2023/24 Big Fine Girl Riesling, Jeanneret, Clare Valley

Riesling

The Big Fine Girl Riesling by Jeanneret is a pale yellow colour with flecks of green. The beautifully generous nose shows apple, apricot, lychee and pear with the palate following suit with masses of beautifully fresh, vibrant and zingy fruit; notably apples, lemons and blackcurrants at their mouth-watering best.  Gorgeous to drink on its own but with a weight of fruit that makes it an excellent match for food.

£15.95

2023/24 Lo & Behold Chenin/Viognier, WO Swartland

Chenin Blanc Blend

The Lo & Behold white is very grown up for such a humble price tag.  Made from 90% Chenin Blanc, 10% of which is aged in french oak, the remainder naturally fermented in stainless steel, plus 10% Viognier that is fermented in cement tanks.  The wine is blended before bottling, resulting in a fresh and vibrant wine with citrus and pear fruit alongside more tropical notes.  The finish is long and balanced and leaves one wanting more! 

£12.95

2023/24 Los Olivos Chardonnay, Zuccardi, Mendoza

Chardonnay

The Los Olivos Chardonnay by Zuccardi  is a beautiful balanced dry white wine with fresh peach and citrus aromas. Vibrant and fruity with lovely crisp acidity on the finish.

£14.95

2023/24 Riesling ‘Les Elements’, Domaine Bott-Geyl

Riesling

Jean-Christophe Bott is heir to the family tradition dating back to 1795, when his ancestor, Jean-Martin Geyl tended his vines and made his wine. Jean-Christophe Bott has been responsible for Domaine Bott-Geyl since 1993 and he converted the vineyards to be organic in 2000 and then biodynamic in 2002.  In the vineyards he concentrates on low yields and in the cellars he oversees the vinification in the most natural and minimalist manner to produce wines with precise varietal character.

£23.95

2024 3 Sources Macabeu, Dom Nadal Hainault, IGP Cotes Catalanes

Macabeo

The Macabeu grapes for this lively and fresh white are harvested very early to preserve the freshness and delicate characteristics of the grape.  It is lively and elegant with pear, citrus and passion fruit on the nose.  The palate is lively and fresh too with more pear and citrus fruits along with a floral, Bergamot tinged touch.  This spritely and fresh white doesn't have any sulphur added during the whole winemaking process - Different and delicious!

£17.95

2024 Bourgogne Aligote, Domaine Billard Pere et Fils

Aligote

The Domaine Billard Aligote is crisp and fresh with lots up front citrus fruit backed up by subtle stone fruit flavours.  The palate is taut and refreshing yet has a softness to the long mineral-tinged finsh.

£18.95

2024 Bourgogne Chardonnay, Domaine Fournillon

Chardonnay

The crisp, fresh Bourgogne Chardonnay from Domaine Fournillon comes from vineyards close to Chablis and shares similar characteristics with citrus and mineral tinged fruit. There is some decent weight in the mid-palate with a creaminess to the texture, but no oak was harmed in the making of this wine.  Sophisticated, very drinkable and great value.

£16.95

2024 Bourgogne Cote d’Or, Domaine Denis

Chardonnay

£26.95

2024 Braida Antica Blanc, Russolo, Friuli Venezia-Giulia

White Blend

Dry yet exotic, this field blend is made from estate grown Muller Thurgau, Ribolla Gialla, Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio.  The elegant nose shows floral notes of jasmine and zesty lime, leading to delicate white spices, including white pepper and a touch of ginger. On the palate, this pristine white wine opens with vibrant freshness, leading to a crisp, bone-dry finish. Beautifully balanced and almost effortlessly drinkable, this cracking white is a great value and suits many occasions.  

£13.95

2024 Butussi Ribolla Gialla, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC

Ribolla Gialla

The Butussi Ribolla Gialla is a delicious, medium bodied, dry white wine from Friuli in north-eastern Italy.  Supremely elegant and delicately floral on the nose, the palate shows crisp citrus and peach fruit that mingles with fresh almonds.  The well-balanced finish is superbly clean and fresh.  Elegant, harmonious and a terrific wine to pair with shellfish.

£23.95

2024 Cap a l’Ouest Sauvignon, Domaine de la Bretonniere, IGP

Sauvignon Blanc

Domaine de la Bretonniere have been making wine in the Loire for generations.  With an utmost respect for the environment and meticulous attention to detail in the vineyard they are able to produce vibrant, crisp wines with lovely pure fruit and crisp, balanced acidity.  The Cap A l'Ouest Sauvignon is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris and has a bright, pale yellow appearance with golden reflections. The intense bouquet of flowers and lychee follow through to the generous palate that manages to be powerful and fruit-forward whilst retaining freshness and zip with long lasting acidity.

£12.50

2024 Catarratto, Cantine Birgi, Terre Siciliane

Catarratto

The Cantine Birgi Catarratto is a fabulous low alcohol white wine from Sicily.  Early harvested to keep sugars low, and subsequently alcohol levels, this brigh, fresh white is a joy to drink and perfect for those looking for something a little lighter.  Perfect for a mid-week supper white and ideal for long lazy lunches in the summer.

£9.95

2024 Chardonnay Demi Muid, Domaine la Colombette, Pays l’Herault

Chardonnay

The Chardonnay Demi Muid, Domaine la Colombette is a lovely deep golden colour leads to an inviting nose of butter, toastiness and bright citrus and apple fruits.  The palate is impeccably balanced with beautifully intergrated oak from fermentation in 600 litre Demi-Muid barrels.  Complex, inviting and a true joy to drink.

£21.00

2024 Church House Chenin Blanc, Matawhero, Gisborne

Chenin Blanc

The Church House Chenin Blanc from Matawhero has a pale straw colour with golden highlights and the expressive nose shows blossom, orange zest and a gentle floral character.  Chenin Blanc hallmarks abound on the palate with stone fruit, lime and honeysuckle alongside perfecty poised acidity.

£18.95

2024 Classic Sauvignon Blanc, KWV, WO Western Cape

Sauvignon Blanc

The KWV Classic Sauvignon Blanc is an elegant and refreshing,  textbook Sauvignon showing plenty of Gooseberry character laced with Guava and Passion fruit.  The palate is crisp and refreshing with green apple and chalky minerality leading to a well-balanced finish.

£9.95

2024 Clea by Bardos Verdejo, DO Rueda

Verdejo

The Clea Verdejo comes from older, 20-25 year old vines that are planted at around 700 metres above sea level in Rueda.  This lovely wine is very typical of the variety, with lots of zesty vibrant citrus and stone fruit flavours and notes of cut grass.  This is a great wien to try if you're a Sauvignon Blanc fan and fancy something a little different.

£13.95

2024 Cotes Du Rhone Blanc, Domaine Grand Veneur

Roussanne

The Cotes Du Rhone Blanc from Domaine Grand Veneur is a superb value white. It is a blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Viognier and Clairette and been a regular feature of our list for several vintages thanks to it's wonderful balance of delicate floral aromatics, peach and stone fruit flavours and balanced fresh acidity. 

£18.95

2024 Diamantopetra Vidiano/Assyrtiko, Diamantakis, Crete

Assyrtiko

The Diamantopetra Vidiano/Assyrtiko is a bright, pale yellow in the glass. The aroma is elegant with flavours of pineapple, apricot and chamomile which are combined elaborately with vanilla, nuts and oak. In the mouth, full bodied with crisp acidity that integrates nicely allowing the fruit to be properly expressed. The finish is long as leaving you a wonderful aftertaste with apricot and vanilla hints.

£22.95

2024 Esporao Colheita Branco, Vinho Regional Alentejano

White Blend

The Esporao Colheita Branco is an organic blend of Antao Vaz, Viosinho and Alvarinho grown in schist and loamy-clay vineyards.  This fabulous wine is wonderfully refreshing and bursting with notes of fresh grapefruit with tropical fruit notes and a zesty, herbaceous edge.  The palate continues to be fresh and complex with a richer, slight creamy texture to the finish.

£16.95

2024 Estate Chardonnay, Kumeu River

Chardonnay

The Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay is made from grapes grown in six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu Region. Particular care is taken to select only the very best grapes from these vineyards for Kumeu River Estate label.

£29.95

2024 Funkstille Gruner Veltliner, Neiderosterreich

Gruner Veltliner

The Funkstille Gruner Veltliner has subtle exotic hints, ripe pear and fresh citrus flavours. Dry, but not bone dry, with complex flavours. The palate is rich with flavours of melon and grapefruit with a refreshing, zippy finish.

£11.95

2024 Goldmine White, Boekenhoutskloof, WO Western Cape

White Blend

The Goldmine White is the long awaited partner to The Chocolate Block, Boekenhoutskloof iconic red wine.  The blend of Swartland Chenin along with Chardonnay, Semillon and Viognier from other regions in the Cape fermented in a mixture of french oak, concrete eggs and clay amphora.  This lovely, textured white shows plenty of stony/savoury notes with herbal aromas and rich yet clean pear and citrus fruit.

£25.95

2024 Grillo Bianco Maggiore, Cantine Rallo, DOC Sicilia

Grillo

The Bianco Maggiore Grillo comes from organic grapes grown in Marsala in western Sicily.  The wine is packed with a heady mix of zesty grapefruit and tropical fruits underpinned by fine minerality, lasting through the long, balanced finished. Grapes at Cantine Rallo tend to be harvested earlier than their neighbours, leading to a characteristic freshness in their wines.

£19.95

2024 Hunting Hill Chardonnay, Kumeu River

Chardonnay

The 2024 vintage is a fantastic one for Hunting Hill. Even though the yields were low, the fruit was pristine and beautifully ripe. The aroma of 2024 Hunting Hill is quite reticent in its youth, but you can get glimpses of the typical lemon/lime blossom fragrance and a touch of flintiness. The palate is concentrated and long showing the density of the low yield. This is a fabulous Hunting Hill that will show its best with 7-8 years of bottle age.

£55.00