Lela taught us all how to enjoy Mediterranean Spain, the beaches, the restaurants, the nightspots, the wine and of course how to play dominoes.

Tasting Notes

 Bright, ripe, tropical, a real fruit bowl of flavours- this has Lela's unmistakable stamp of unalloyed fun. Fresh and delicious.

Production Method

Cryo-maceration at 10º C for around 6 hours, static cleaning and fermentation at 18º C.

Producer

Bodegas Alceño has been producing wine in Jumilla since 1870, making it one of the oldest wineries to commercialise the wines of the region.

Now owned by Familia Bastida, the winemaking today follows modern principles without losing the tradition and identity of this historic bodega.

Specifications

A very well made, perfectly tuned Garganega!

Tasting Notes

This dry white has aromas of pear and apple with citrus notes. The palate is clean and crisp with floral notes, hints of apricot and honeysuckle, and a light, lifted, lemony finish.

Producer

Established in 2003, Adria Vini is a winemaking venture jointly owned by Boutinot and Araldica Castelvero, the leading co-operative in the Monferrato hills of Piemonte. Our aim is to produce authentic, well-priced still and sparkling wines from local grape varieties. All aspects of production, from grape selection through to vinification, maturation, blending and bottling are meticulously overseen by Araldica's winemaking team of Claudio Manera and Lella Burdese - assisted by Boutinot's Tony Brown MW. We source from a range of private growers and cooperatives, with whom we have long term relationships, principally in Veneto, Friuli, Lombardy, Sicily, Puglia, Abruzzo and Sardinia.

Production

Garganega is sourced from hillside vineyards in the northern Veneto. Grapes are harvested in late September and fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel.

Specifications

"Ventisquero Explorador - the adventure begins- pays homage to the Exploradores 
glacier (or "Ventisquero" in spanish) in Southern Chile and all the adventurers who begin 
the tour of our wines."

Tasting Notes

It offers a vibrant, youthful aroma of plum, cherry, and cassis with a touch of spice. The palate is smooth and well-balanced, with silky tannins that beautifully blend the fruit and oak.

Vinification

The selected clusters were transported to the winery, where they underwent a 
low-temperature pre-fermentative maceration o bring out the maximum colour and 
aromas. Then the must was fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled 
temperature of between 24°C and 26°C.

Producer

Ventisquero has the only wines in the world from the Atacama desert, making wines 
further north than any other winery in Chile. Ventisquero makes wines in all other 
cardinal points, the west, east and south making them a winery of diversity and 
distinction. They are family owned, with 100% estate vineyards and one of the founding 
wineries to push the sustainability movement in Chile. With award winning Chief 
winemaker Felipe Tosso at the helm and world recognised winemaker John Duval, they 
continue to take Ventisquero ‘a step beyond’.

Alan's Personal Tasting Note

Specifications

"Ventisquero Explorador - the adventure begins- pays homage to the Exploradores 
glacier (or "Ventisquero" in spanish) in Southern Chile and all the adventurers who begin 
the tour of our wines."

Tasting Notes

Bright, zesty and wonderfully refreshing. This Chilean Sauvignon Blanc bursts with lime, grapefruit and crisp green apple, lifted by subtle herbal notes and a clean mineral edge. The palate is light, vibrant and mouth‑watering, with a streak of citrus acidity that keeps everything lively and super drinkable. Finishes fresh, pure and perfect for summer sipping.

Vinification

The must was protected from contact with the air throughout the process which began 
with a cold maceration for 6 to 12 hours to increase the aromatic potential. Next came a 
slow fermentation at a constant temperature of between 13°C and 15°C, which enabled 
the fruit aromas typical of the variety to be drawn out.

Producer

Ventisquero has the only wines in the world from the Atacama desert, making wines 
further north than any other winery in Chile. Ventisquero makes wines in all other 
cardinal points, the west, east and south making them a winery of diversity and 
distinction. They are family owned, with 100% estate vineyards and one of the founding 
wineries to push the sustainability movement in Chile. With award winning Chief 
winemaker Felipe Tosso at the helm and world recognised winemaker John Duval, they 
continue to take Ventisquero ‘a step beyond’.

Specifications

A Bright, breezy and cheekily crisp Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting Notes

Fresh fruity Sauvignon Blanc with notes of tropical fruit and goosberries. The palate is fresh and crisp.

Vinification

Grapes are picked by hand in the early morning and de-stemmed. Only free-run juice is used. Juice is clarified by flotation, and clean juice is used for fermentation. Selected yeast is used for a cold fermentation in a stainless steel tank for 18 days. Wine is left on the lees for 3 months before racking. Stabilisation and filtration before bottling.

Producer

Perdeberg Group is one of South Africas leading wine producers and exporters with its head office situated in the shadows of the Paardeberg Mountain in Paarl. Established in 1941, we offer customers a complete solution to meet the ever-changing needs of 
their consumers. The unique composition of our vineyards significantly contributes to the quality of our wines. These dry land bush vines create exceptional fruit concentration more than vines subjected to unnatural vineyard practices. The structure and complexity in these smaller berries bring intense colour, added body and bold flavours.

Specifications

A great drop for those keen to avoid alcohol but still looking for the flavour experience of Prosecco.

Tasting Notes 

It has notes of exotic fruit salad and citrus fruits, with floral aromas reminiscent of Prosecco.

Producer

Based in Treviso in the heart of Proseccocountry, La Gioiosa is one of Italy’s leading Prosecco producers. Owned by the MorettiPolegatto family La Gioiosa represents the tradition of winemaking which has been passed through generations of the family. La Gioiosa has consistently won awards across the globe and its quality wines are enjoyed by many.

Production

Whole grapes are put into the pneumatic press for soft pressing. The resulting must, after a first racking, is placed into controlled temperature tanks at 0% where it remains until it is used for the production of 0% sparkling. CO2 is added gently to ensure a fine perlage.

Specifications

A polished swirl of sunshine, fruit and coastal charm.

Tasting Notes

Fresh fruity white with notes of Stone fruit and citrus. The palate is fresh and crisp.

Vinification

Grapes are picked by hand in the early morning and de-stemmed. Only free-run juice is used. Juice is clarified by flotation, and clean juice is used for fermentation. Selected yeast is used for a cold fermentation in a stainless steel tank for 18 days. Wine is left on the lees for 3 months before racking. Stabilisation and filtration before bottling.

Producer

Perdeberg Group is one of South Africas leading wine producers and exporters with its head office situated in the shadows of the Paardeberg Mountain in Paarl. Established in 1941, we offer customers a complete solution to meet the ever-changing needs of 
their consumers. The unique composition of our vineyards significantly contributes to the quality of our wines. These dry land bush vines create exceptional fruit concentration more than vines subjected to unnatural vineyard practices. The structure and complexity in these smaller berries bring intense colour, added body and bold flavours.

Specifications

Tasting Notes

A soft, juicy, easy‑drinking rosé bursting with ripe strawberry, raspberry and watermelon aromas. The palate is sweetly fruited and refreshing, with gentle red berry flavours, a touch of candy brightness and a smooth, rounded finish.

Producers

A fourth-generation family business with over a century of passion and expertise in cultivating California grapes.

Specifications