2023 Quimerino Blanco, Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza

Sauvignon Blanc

The Quimerino Blanco is a blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc with the remaining 10% made up of Marsanne and Roussanne, fermented seperately at low temperatures in stainless steel. The result is a wonderfully elegant and fresh white wine that is packed with zesty, fresh fruit courtesy of the Sauvignon with a savoury edge coming from the Roussanne and Marsanne.  Really delicious and something a little different from this first class producer.  

£24.95

2023 Regiones Cabernet Franc, Zuccardi, Uco Valley

Cabernet Franc

This is a wonderfully rich and luscious Cabernet Franc from Zuccardi's high altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley.  Bright red and dark fruits, firm tannins and keen acidity on the long finish.

£19.95

2023 Riesling Ried Anzenthal, Waldschutz, Wagram

Riesling

Wow, the Ried Anzenthal is a fabulous example of single vineyard Austrian Riesling.  The complex nose is clean and fresh with peach and exotic fruits mingled with hints of honey and blossom.  The palate is complex too with concentrated lime zest and more peach fruit along with distinct minerality.  The finish rich and long yet surprisingly zesty and fresh.  Drinking beautifully now, this tremendous wine has a long life ahead of it and will reward cellaring for at least a decade or maybe even two!

£26.95

2023 Riesling Sekt Trocken, Hanewald-Schwerdt, Pfalz

Riesling

The Hanewald-Schwerdt Riesling Sekt Trocken has a steely lemon tinged nose with red apple and peach underpinned by zesty lime acidity, resulting in a lovely refreshing style.  This is by no means bone dry though, and with 23grams of residual sugar this a fruitier style that is a great alternative to Prosecco for those looking for something a little different.

£21.00

2023 Rioja Orientale Rosado, Real Agrado, DOCa Rioja

Red Blend

The Real Agrado Rioja Rosado is made from a blend of 75% Garnacha and 25% Viura, made in the Saignee method.  The inviting nose of watermelon and strawberry with floral notes leads to a wonderfully rounded yet fresh palate that balances vibrant fruti and a soft, creamy texture.  The finish is well-balanced, clean and refreshing making you want to go back for more.

£15.95

2023 Rully Rouge Chaponniere, Domaine Belleville

Pinot Noir

The Rully Rouge Chaponniere from Belleville is such a pretty wine, showing lovely fresh strawberry and raspberry fruit on the nose, followed by smoky secondary aromas.  Fruit forward and delicate on the palate, there is a satisfying complexity with good ageing potential.

£37.00

2023 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Sur Gamay, Domaine Moingeon

Chardonnay

This family estate seems to get better and better with each generation that takes the helm.  A wonderful Saint Aubin that balances vibrant, almost tropical fruit flavours with some well integrated oak courtesy of 11 months ageing.  Rounded and elegant on the palate with a long, balanced finish, this is terrific white burgundy.

£50.00

2023 Sancerre Rouge ‘La Louisonne’, Emile Balland

Pinot Noir

This tiny 6.5 hectare domaine in the Loire was started by Emile Balland in 1999. The Ballands have been making wines in the Loire since 1650 and his father was instrumental in achieving recognition for the young AOC Coteaux du Giennois in the 1980s.

£27.95

2023 Sauvignon Blanc ‘Cabriole’, Idun Winery, WO Bot River

Sauvignon Blanc

The Cabriole Sauvignon Blanc from the Idun winery is an elegant yet expressive Sauvignon from the cool Bot River region of South Africa.  Subtle tropical fruit is beautifully balanced with saline touches and minerality on both the nose and palate, which builds to show an impressive richness whilst never losing freshness and expertly poised acidity.  This terroir driven wine nods more to the classic old world Sauvignon Blanc from Europe than it does the modern Kiwi style, but there is enough character to satisfy lovers of both styles - very impressive.

£19.95

2023 Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon, Flametree, Margaret River

White Blend

The Flametree Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend is a delicious example of this Bordeaux style white blend.  Elegant citrus and stone fruit sit merrily alongside more exotic fruit notes such as lychee.  The maritime influence is clear in the fresh, zippy finish.  This wine is delicious now but will continue to evolve happily in bottle for a while yet.

£21.00

2023 Scheid District 7 Chardonnay, Monterey, California

Chardonnay

Superb value, the Scheid District 7 Chardonnay comes from a vineyard at Greenfeld where the morning fog lingers to protect the vines from the heat of the sun. The aromas are fresh and extroverted with notes of yellow apple, pear and citrus, enhanced by hints of coconut, vanilla and toasty oak. The medium-bodied palate is soft and balanced with bright fruit, hints of butter and a lingering subtle oak finish.

£17.95

2023 Single Vineyard Chardonnay, Matawhero, Gisborne

Chardonnay

The delicious Single Vineyard Chardonnay from Matawhero is unoaked but goes through full malolactic fermentation giving a rounded, nutty style of white that is full yet fresh and fruit forward.  The nose shows tantalising notes of Melon, stonefruit and butterscotch which leads to a palate of peaches and cream with a lovely nutty character on the finish. 

£16.95

2023 Soli Blanc, Edoardo Miroglio, PGI Thrace

White Blend

The Soli Blanc is an innovative, tasty blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling.  Zesty and fresh, with stone fruit and green apple characters that lead to a textured, medium-bodied finish.

£15.95

2023 Te Quiero Red Organic Field Blend, Tierra de Castilla

Tempranillo

The Te Quiero Red Field blend is a great value everyday red wine showing a deep intense purple colour.  Rich ripe, spiced and brambly fruit come to the fore on the pure and mouthfilling palate.  Tannins are rounded on the fresh, lively finish.

£11.50

2023 Tempranillo, Clos de Lom, Valencia

Tempranillo

The Clos de Lom Tempranillo is a wonderful wine, deep red in colour with youthful purple hues. Intense and complex on the nose with hints of black fruits. The palate is fruit packed with more silky dark fruits and well-integrated ripe tannins. The finish is long and classy, and simply begs for another glass to be poured.

£19.95

2023 Terre de Zeus Malagousia, Navitas Winery, PGI Pieria

Malagousia

The Terre de Zeus Malagousia is a wonderful example of classy, modern Greek winemaking.  Certified Organic, this enticing white wine comes from a 16 hectare, family owned vineyard that sits between 100 and 400 metres above sea level on the slopes of Mount Olympus in Macedonia.  Refreshing and juicy, this dry white has notes of peach and nectarine with crisp citrus tinged, and slightly saline acidity.  There's also a lovely vein of minerality running through the wine that keeps it focussed. 

£24.95

2023 The Age of Grace Viognier, Lismore Estate, Cape South Coast

Viognier

The Age of Grace Viognier is a beautifully balanced, barrel fermented white wine from the cool climate vineyards of the Cape South Coast.  Gentle, whole bunch pressing and slow extraction helps maintain the character and quality of the juice.  The wine is settled for 48 hours before 70% being racked into seasoned 225 litre French Oak barrels, the remainder into concrete egg for fermentation and ageing 10 months. 

£31.00

2023 The Tin Mine White, Zevenwacht, Stellenbosch

Chenin Blanc

The Zevenwacht Tin Mine White is a stunning blend of Chenin, Chardonnay, Roussanne, Viognier and Semillon, coming from vineyards planted on decomposed granite soils which lie between 200 and 350m above sea level.  Ageing in 500 litre French oak barrels helps add to the wonderful texture without detracting from the impeccably integrated exotic, spicey fruit and lively yet balanced acidity.

£15.95

2023 Tierhoek Panthera Pardus Pardus, W.O. Piekenierskloof

Rhone Blend

The 2023 Tierhoek Panther Pardus Pardus is a Rhone style blend made in collaboration with Lukas Van Loggerenberg.  The Tierhook 'In Collaboration With' is an idea that unifies some of  the most sought after grapes in the Cape with some of it's most talented winemakers.  Old Vine Grenache, along with newer plantings of  Syrah and Mouvedre are perfectly knit by Lukas Van Loggerenberg to give a wine that is elegant and fresh with restrained alcohol levels and wonderful purity of fruit.  Named after the Cape Leopard that roams these parts, this limited release wine marks the welcome return of Tierhook to the UK market.  Grab some while you can! 

£25.95

2023 Tuffeau Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature, Domaine Plou, VDF

Chardonnay

The Tuffeau Blanc de Blancs is beautifully refreshing and crisp.  Gently sparkling with fine and delicate bubbles, this lovely 'all day' wine is packed with zesty green apple and citrus fruit from start to elegant finish. Perfect for whiling away a sunny afternoon or simply popping to cheer yourself up after a dull day!

£17.95

2023 V(i) W(a), Ecker Eckhof, Wagram

Viognier

The Ecker Eckhof V(i) W(a) is a deliciously restrained and elegant white made from Viognier.  The varietal characteristics are all here, yet quite subtle, with peach and stone fruit, fragrant aromatics and a lovely rounded texture. 

£26.50

2023 Valpolicella Classico, Ca dei Maghi

Red Blend

The tiny Ca Dei Maghi winery produce a range of stunning wines in small quantities.  The 'white label' Valpolicella Classico is packed with raspberry and maraska cherry fruit, bright acidity and wonderful balance through to the long finish.

£19.95

2023 Villa Wolf Pinot Noir, Pfalz

Pinot Noir

The Villa Wolf Pinot Noir is warm and medium-bodied, with a firm acid structure. Its bright black cherry fruit is juicy, ripe, and forward, with a spicy mid-palate and lingering finish. A minimum of twelve months of ageing in used French oak barriques gives the wine a smoky depth and a nice touch of earthy tannins. It’s an excellent, approachable red wine for everyday dining.

£13.95

2023 Viognier ‘Les Contours de Deponcin’, Francois Villard

Viognier

This amazing Viognier from Francois Villard has a pale yellow-gold hue in the glass, and offers powerful aromas of peach, apricot, honeysuckle, and orange blossom on the nose. The palate delivers typically rich, fleshy stone-fruit flavours with a compelling mineral streak, balanced by lively acidity and a subtle salinity that lingers beautifully. This beguiling wines is delicious now, but will continue to provide terrific drinking over the next 3-5 years at least. 

£33.00