- Alicante Bouschet
- Alvarinho
- Arinto
- Azal
- Bonarda
- Cabernet Franc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- Cinsault
- Corvina
- Espadeiro
- Feteasca Alba
- Fiano
- Frappato
- Garganega
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- Glera
- Grenache / Garnacha
- Loureiro
- Malbec
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- Pinotage
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- Touriga Nacional
- Verdejo
- Vermentino
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- Viura Blanco / Macabeu / Macabeo
- Alicante Bouschet
- Alvarinho
- Arinto
- Azal
- Bonarda
- Cabernet Franc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- Cinsault
- Corvina
- Espadeiro
- Feteasca Alba
- Fiano
- Frappato
- Garganega
- Gewürtztraminer
- Glera
- Grenache / Garnacha
- Loureiro
- Malbec
- Merlot
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- Petit Verdot
- Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
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- Rondinella
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- Sauvignon Blanc
- Shiraz / Syrah
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- Tinta Roriz
- Torrontés
- Touriga Franca
- Touriga Nacional
- Verdejo
- Vermentino
- Viognier
- Viura Blanco / Macabeu / Macabeo
NV Portal Da Calcada Patusco Vinho Verde
Regular price £10.69 Sale price £9.09 Save 15%A modern, vibrant Vinho Verde with a gentle spritz!
Tasting Notes
Patusco Vinho Verde has a citrus yellow color with greenish hints. Fruity aroma with intense citric notes giving freshness and joviality to the versatile and pleasant set. Slightly “petillant”, fresh and balanced.

Production
The selected grapes were destemmed and pressed. The extracted juice was decanted by gravity and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Before bottling, the wine underwent stabilization and subsequent filtration.
Producer
Founded in 1917 in the Vinho Verde region, Calçada Wines is one of the oldest producers in the region focused especially on the production of still white and rosé wines and sparkling wines and is now the 3rd generation of the family to lead the business. In addition to producing high quality wines, Calçada brand is also synonymous with the art of hospitality - Casa da Calçada is a XVI palace converted into a luxurious hotel - it is a reference in hospitality and within the property we still proudly have what is considered the oldest vineyard in the region.
Specifications
| Year | NV |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 25% Loureiro, 25% Arinto, 25% Azal, 25% Trajadura |
| Country | Portugal |
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Alcohol content
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11% alc vol
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| Units of alcohol per bottle | 8.63 units |
| Type | White Blend, Fizz |
| Allergy Information | Contains sulphites |
| Dietary Information | Vegan & Vegetarian Approved |
| Food Matching |
It is the ideal companion for light and fresh meals (seafood, salads, pasta, etc.), and can even be served as an aperitif
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| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Origin | Vinho Verde |
| Appellation | DOC Vino Verde |
2023 Domaine Boutinot Les Cerisiers Rosé, AOP Côtes du Rhône
Regular price £11.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Determined to craft the finest Côtes du Rhône Rosé, based on varieties naturally suited to this style: Grenache Noir for its body, Cinsault for its freshness, and a hint of spice from a touch of Syrah.
Tasting Notes
An elegant, truly gastronomic rosé from our home in the Rhône. A classic salmon pink rosé with delicate perfumed aromas of rosehip syrup, wild berry blossoms and cherries on the nose. Full flavoured, ripe and beautifully balanced with acidity, there’s elegant, textured, berry fruit on the palate with a twist of raspberry freshness to lift the finish. Deliciously balanced and moreish.

Producer
Boutinot’s love affair with the Southern Rhône spans thirty years of making wine in the region. In 2010, the relationship was sealed with the purchase of a winery and vineyards above the village of Cairanne. Domaine Boutinot’s seven vineyards are planted with classic southern Rhône grape varieties – old vine Grenache Noir and Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan Noir – and they all sit within the Cairanne Cru boundaries, sanctioned in 2016 when Cairanne was granted its own appellation status.
Working with our vigneron neighbours we are helping to revive traditional grape varieties such as Cinsault and Counoise, and in the cellar we prefer time-honoured winemaking methods such as a long cuvasion aided only by natural yeasts, gentle remontage, manual pigeage and patient maturation in a nursery of French oak barrels.
Production
Our hunt for specific plots that would deliver the best grapes with the right balance and flavour profile led us to the south of the Côtes du Rhône where we found ripeness and aroma to balance the freshness found in plots from northern villages of the Southern Rhône valley. As with previous vintages, Les Cerisiers is again made in the same way as the best rosés of Provence, uses the ‘rosé de presse’ method as soon as the grapes are picked. This very gentle pressing extracts as much aroma and flavour as possible with the least amount of tannins. The wine is both pressed and vinified at cool temperatures (of no more than 16Intent ) in stainless steel vats to preserve these delicate aroma, flavours and colour.
Sustainability
In July 2021 Domaine Boutinot Rhône achieved the Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE 3) certification This certification recognises a high level of commitment to protecting and enriching the environment with the focus on biodiversity conservation, plant protection strategy, management of fertiliser use and management of water.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Grenache Noir 85%, Cinsault 10%, Syrah 5% |
| Country | France |
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Alcohol content
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13% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.75 units |
| Type | Rose |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Dietary Information |
Vegan, Vegetarian, Sustainable
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| Food Matches | As with rosé from neighbouring Provence, Les Cerisiers should not be seen only as a delicious apéritif but a match for light dishes - a simple charcuterie plate or grilled salmon and prawns. It also pairs well with more complex dishes; Bouillabaisse, the classic southern French fish stew, or even Red Thai Chicken Curry, a spicy bean tagine or a mushroom and aubergine lasagne. |
| Origin | Rhône |
| Appellation | Côtes du Rhône Villages |
2024 Dona Paula Beyond Shadows Malbec
Regular price £10.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%In Luján de Cuyo, the land echoes with the legacy of generations of vintners. Beyond Shadows emerged as a heartfelt homage to this storied past, artfully merging time-honored traditions with a spirit of renewal to create an authentically expressive Malbec.
Tasting Note
Deep, youthful colour and lifted aromas of ripe blackberries, plum and a touch of violet. The palate is smooth and generous, with juicy dark fruit wrapped in supple tannins. Subtle French oak adds gentle spice and warmth without overshadowing the fruit. Fresh acidity keeps everything lively, leading to a rounded, satisfying finish that balances richness with drinkability.

Producer
Doña Paula is a dynamic producer based in the heart of Mendoza. They acquired their first vineyard in 1997 in Ugarteche, Luján de Cuyo. This is prime Malbec country and Doña Paula set their sights on terroir expression from the outset. They have subsquently added a further 3 estates in different areas of the Uco Valley, setting themselves up for longevity and consistency. Each vineyard is situated at altitude, ranging between 950 and 1350m, with great attention paid to their specific terroir and creating wines true to their place of origin.
Production
Fermentation in concrete tanks with 14 days of maceration. Aging in contact with medium toasted French oak for 6 months.
Specifications
| Year | 2024 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Malbec |
| Country | Argentina |
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.75 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Aged | Oak aged |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Features | Vegan and Vegetarian, Sustainable practices |
| Food Matches |
Beef, lamb or pork, pasta with tomato sauce or mushrooms, risotto, empanadas, pizzas. |
| Appellation | Mendoza |
2024 El Convertido Verdejo Organic
Regular price £13.49 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A beautiful glass of white wine Spain's La Mancha, this Verdejo stands out from the rest.
Tasting Notes
Expressive nose of gooseberry, apple and white fruit. Fruity wine with a nice balance of white fruit and fresh acidity.

History
El Convertido loosely translates to 'the converter' and tells the story of La Mancha, the world's largest wine region, which is gradually transitioning to a more sustainable future. The conditions are ideal for organic viticulture and that is what family business De Haan Altés wants to show with this Verdejo.
Specifications
| Year | 2024 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Verdejo |
| Country | Spain |
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Alcohol content
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12% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Features | Vegetarian, Vegan, Organic & Sustainable farming |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites and no other allergens |
| Food Matches | Perfectly complements chicken and turkey! |
| Appellation | VDT Castilla Leon |
2023 Pierre Bourée Fils Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Regular price £24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A classic and expressive Bourgogne Pinot Noir, crafted well and showcasing true typicity.
Tasting Notes
Translucent ruby red in colour with youthful wild strawberry fruit on the nose. Wonderfully pure and expressive flavours on the palate with mouthwatering acidity balancing the gentle, ripe tannins and elegant, savoury red fruit.

Production
Grapes are hand-harvested and are sourced from several parcels in Couchey, Meursault and Gevrey-Chambertin. Up to 50% of the bunches are destemmed and these grapes along with the remaining whole bunches are put into open top wooden tanks and gently crushed followed by daily pumping over. Since yeasts are an expression of the individual vintage and vineyard only the natural grape yeasts are used for the fermentation. The wine has a traditionally long vatting period of around 20 days and is then decanted into oak barrels of which 20-30% is well toasted new oak. After at least 6 months on the fine lees, the wine is racked, blended and rests for a month before bottling.
Producer
In the latter years of the nineteenth century, Pierre Bourée took over a wine business in Gevrey-Chambertin and gave it his name. In 1922, his son, Bernard, succeeded him and renamed the house as Pierre Bourée Fils. In 1945, Bernard Bourée began to train his nephew, Louis Vallet, who eventually became director of the house, assisted by his brother, François. Together, they expanded the cellars and the winery, and developed the business outside Europe. As well as putting their own unique stamp upon the business, each successive generation added to the house's vineyard holdings. Today, Bernard and Jean-Christophe Vallet run the house alongside their sons, Pierre and Louis Henry.
This winery represents everything that we are proud to be associated with: attention to detail, careful selection of the best grapes, and above all a passion for making superb wines. All Pierre Bourée wines are vinified in their cuverie in Chambolle-Musigny, and are then matured in their cellars at Gevrey-Chambertin.
A Note on Sustainability
Pierre Bourée et Fils is keen to work in an as environmentally friendly method as possible, using techniques such as regular maintenance of the soil by ploughing, applying the minimum of phytosanitary treatments and the controlling of vine vigour and yields through careful pruning. The Vallets tend their vines very traditionally and advancements in the vineyards have been limited: for example, only manure has been used as fertiliser for the last half a century which has encouraged wild asparagus to grow amongst the vines. Harvesting is manual, as the family is opposed to the use of mechanical techniques.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Country | France |
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.4 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Features | Vegan & Vegetarian |
| Food Matches | Traditionally paired with Coq au Vin, this wine also complements roast chicken or young game birds beautifully. For vegetarians, a young Bourgogne Rouge pairs delightfully with pasta bakes or ratatouille. |
| Origin | Burgundy |
| Appellation | AOP Bourgogne |
NV Bodegas Alceño, El Blanco de Lela del Mar
Regular price £9.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%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
| Year | NV |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | A field blend of Airén, Sauvignon Blanc, Macabeo |
| Country | Spain |
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Alcohol content
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12% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Dietary Information |
Vegan, Vegetarian
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| Food Match | Perfect with - Seafood, shellfish and light salads |
| Origin | Murcia |
| Appellation | Murcia |
2020 Calcada Duris Reserva
Regular price £14.89 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A rich and polished Portuguese red, crafted for lovers of bold flavour and finesse.
Tasting Notes.
Duris Reserva has an intense ruby color with violet hues. Aromas of red fruits, with floral and spicy nuances. In the mouth, it is a balanced wine with round tannins and a long and pleasant aftertaste.

Production
The grapes were harvested manually at the perfect point of maturation, from different plots and immediately processed in the cellar. After destemming and gentle crushing, the grapes were sent to stainless steel vats, where alcoholic fermentation took place. During this phase, gentle macerations are carried out at a controlled temperature. After fermentation, it aged in 225L French oak barrels for 9 months. Before bottling, the wine was slightly stabilized and filtered.
Maturation
100% Oak french barrels
Producer
Founded in 1917 in the Vinho Verde region, Calçada Wines is one of the oldest producers in the region focused especially on the production of still white and rosé wines and sparkling wines and is now the 3rd generation of the family to lead the business. In addition to producing high quality wines, Calçada brand is also synonymous with the art of hospitality - Casa da Calçada is a XVI palace converted into a luxurious hotel - it is a reference in hospitality and within the property we still proudly have what is considered the oldest vineyard in the region.
Specifications
| Year | 2020 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar |
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
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| Country | Portugal |
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Alcohol content
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13.5% alc vol
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| Units of alcohol per bottle | 10.1 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Allergy Information | Contains sulphites |
| Dietary Information | Vegan & Vegetarian Approved |
| Food Matching | Perfect with meat, game and cheese dishes |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Origin | Vinho Verde |
| Appellation | DOC Vino Verde |
NV Cramele Recas, Solara, Orange
Regular price £14.49 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Discover a wine that embodies the essence of nature's touch, meticulously balanced and structured, yet exuding a purity and freshness that is simply captivating.
Tasting Notes
Colour
Dark straw in colour with orange hints.
Nose
The nose is a delicate mélange of quince, poire william and a hint of vanilla.
Palate
A complex and structured wine, with elegant but discreet fruit flavours of stone fruits, backed up with a powerful tannin structure and long finish.

Production
Refreshing like a white wine, with the complexity of red wine. This orange wine is made by leaving the grape skins and seeds in contact with the pressed juice, creating a deep orange-hued finish. The wine ferments naturally without the addition of yeasts, sulphur or any other additions. The different varieties are then blended and before a natural cold stabilisation, and bottled unfiltered and unfined.
Producer
Back in 1988, three families decided to invest in a winery in Romania, starting with 650 hectares of slightly unloved vineyards and a rusty, once state-owned winery.
Yet Englishman Philip Cox and his Romanian wife Elvira, have turned the Cramele Recas Estate into the most successful winery in Romania. Recas are now recognised globally for their impressive scale and breadth of fascinating wines, including natural and orange wine from organic grapes. Despite the scale the emphasis is on making good wines that over-deliver, and as a result they’ve struck on a magic formula that has seen sales and demand boom. Vineyards are a combination of evolved plantings from 1447 and more recent planting, whilst the winery has seen significant investment and boasts state of the art facilities where innovation thrives. Recas are in every way a modern, dynamic winery, whose open minded approach and quality sets them apart … a winery you really can’t ignore.
Specifications
| Year | NV |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar |
Feteasca Alba 51% Sauvignon Blanc 19% Others 30% |
| Country | Romania |
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9 units |
| Type | Orange Wine |
| Features | Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Food Matches | Hard and semi hard cheese, tuna steak and chicken. |
| Origin | Romania |
| Appellation |
Romana |
2023 Bodegas Altolandon, Mil Historias Malbec (Organic)
Regular price £16.79 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Tasting Notes
Nose
Bright ruby to dark purple in colour, it promises plenty of power.The nose is complex with powerful aromas of blackberry and blueberry with, rose, rosemary, violets and floral notes as well as a hint of spice.
Palate
The palate is nicely concentrated and with fine tannis. The flavours of blueberry, plum and blackberry are big, with hints of bittersweet cocoa and a subtle stimulating flavour of mint and violet, dark cherry, blackberry, red plum, earth, espresso, tobacco, dark chocolate, black pepper, black tea, violet. Very complex.

Producer
Owner & winemaker, Rosalia Molina, makes organic wines in one of Spain's highest altitude wineries. Her mission is to make wines that express the typicity of DO Manchuela: the vineyard, the altitude and the varieties planted.
This is a climate on the edge of what is possible: at 1,100 metres above sea level, the grapes experience a large diurnal range that encourages even ripening and helps to retain natural acidity. Rosalia's vineyards are certified organic, she uses only natural fertilisers, promoting biodiversity by welcoming chickens, sheep and pigs from local farms to roam the vineyards freely. Grapes are hand harvested and vinified as naturally as possible with native yeasts and little other intervention. The wines are then aged in clay amphora and some in French oak to give texture and complexity.
Winemaking
Never harvested before the 12th October and always by hand. The colour is extracted in 6000 litre inox tank. Skin contact for 2 to 3 weeks at a controlled temperature before an alcoholic fermentation which is spontaneous, with gentle pumping over for 5 weeks. Pressed directly to 3rd use, 225 Litre French oak barrels, where the malolactic fermentation takes place, also in a natural and spontaneous way for about 4 months. Aged for 4 months in 50% oak barrel and 50% in clay amphoras. Stabilisation is also natural and during the coldest months, temperatures can go to minus 15º C.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Malbec |
| Country | Spain |
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.1 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Ageing in Barrels | 4 months in oak barrels |
| Suggested Serving Temp | Between 16°C and 18°C. |
| Food Matches | Lamb is likely the best choice. However, fragrant meat dishes like Thai beef or Cuban pork are also excellent options. |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Appellation |
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2024 Calusari, Pinot Grigio, Romania
Regular price £10.79 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%The Calusari, an historical Romanian Sect, were believed to be able to cure the victims of fairies with their magical flying dance called the Calus, The wines of Calusari are a true taste of modern Romania.
Tasting Notes
Lovely, opulent aromas of grapefruit and peach follow through to a lithe body, with loads of fruit as well as abundant melon and apple character and citrusy acidity.

Producer
Back in 1988, three families decided to invest in a winery in Romania, starting with 650 hectares of slightly unloved vineyards and a rusty, once state-owned winery.
Yet Englishman Philip Cox and his Romanian wife Elvira, have turned the Cramele Recas Estate into the most successful winery in Romania. Recas are now recognised globally for their impressive scale and breadth of fascinating wines, including natural and orange wine from organic grapes. Despite the scale the emphasis is on making good wines that over-deliver, and as a result they’ve struck on a magic formula that has seen sales and demand boom. Vineyards are a combination of evolved plantings from 1447 and more recent planting, whilst the winery has seen significant investment and boasts state of the art facilities where innovation thrives. Recas are in every way a modern, dynamic winery, whose open minded approach and quality sets them apart … a winery you really can’t ignore.
Production
The winery has been fully fitted out with stainless steel, automatic temperature controlled tanks for fermenting and storing the wine. The primary vinification facility has been completely renewed with the best possible equipment for gently crushing, de stemming, pressing the grapes- in order to be able to maintain all the quality in the grapes. All of the grapes for this wine come from their own estate and are harvested early in the morning to avoid the heat which would otherwise cause the juice to become pink during fermentation.
The grapes were lightly crushed and then further cooled to 8°C before a gentle pressing in state of the art vacuum presses. Free run juice is separated from the heavier pressing and decanted into stainless steel temperature controlled tanks for 48 to 72 hours, until perfectly clarified. The clear juice is transferred to stainless steel fermenters and inoculate with selected yeast to begin fermentation which takes 3 weeks at 10°C. The wine is kept on fine lees until bottling.
Specifications
| Year | 2024 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Country | Romania |
| Alcohol content | 11.5% |
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8.6 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Excellent with chicken, fish dishes, light seafood dishes. | |
| Cellaring Potential | 1 year |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Origin | Timis County |
2025 Domaine Papagiannakos Savatiano Old Vines
Regular price £16.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Classic expression of the indigenous Savatiano grape from vineyards just outside Athens.
Tasting Notes
Rich and peachy on the nose with floral aromas, leading onto a broad peachy palate with lemon and herbal characters. The wine is textural with a crisp, citrus-tinged, and lightly saline finish. This is much more than a simple refreshing white wine, it is refreshing but it also has wonderful texture, complexity and good length. With its rich peachy floral character, the nose is reminiscent of a good Viognier whilst the texture and depth on the palate are similar to an old vine Semillon.

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Production Method
The Savatiano grape is well-adapted to the Attican climate, and is widely cultivated here. The grapes for this wine are sourced from 7 blocks of 50 year old, low-yielding, unirrigated Savatiano vines in Markopoulo. They grow in limestone soil, on gentle north-facing slopes, at just 100m altitude. The grapes are hand-harvested in mid-September, then undergo fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 17˚C for around 20 days.
Producer
Domaine Papagiannakos was established in 1919 in the heart of the plain of Mesogaia, Attica - just 30km from the shadow of the Acropolis. Third generation winemaker, Vassilis Papagiannakos, was born and bred in Markopoulo, and grew up around the family winery. At that time the Savatiano variety was the winery's sole focus - but later Malagouzia was introduced, along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and other varieties. Vassilis owns 10 hectares of vineyard in the Attica region, and maintains long-term leases on a further 20 hectares, with vines on average 50-60 years old. Rocky, sandy, clay topsoil nurtures low yielding bush vines - extremely limited irrigation is employed. The Papagiannakos family continues its traditions whilst bringing the winery into the 21st Century with a stunning and innovative bioclimatic winery.
Sustainability
In 2007 their state of the art bioclimatic winery was completed which saves energy in the wine-making process and is built to allow gravity to move wine from one part to another. They have moved to lighter weight bottles, use electric vehicles on the domaine and are taking steps to reduce their CO2 output as much as possible over the years to come. The pine used for their Retsina has been sourced from the same resion collector for many years and comes from forests located just 15 minutes drive from the domaine.
Alan's Personal Tasting Note
"This is lovely. Mid weight, stone fruit, some minerality and salinity, but it’s the delicious creamy texture that excites and satisfies me. There is either some lees stirring involved or some time in oak, but the result is an amazing textural experience which delivers length and flavour to the aftertaste. All in all, a delicious, perfectly balanced white with interesting flavours - but that texture, YUM!" APRIL 2026
Specifications
| Year | 2025 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Savatiano 100% |
| Country | Greece |
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Alcohol content
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12.5% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.4 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Dietary Information |
Vegan, Vegetarian, Sustainable
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| Food Match. | Drink with pork chops and lemony potatoes |
| Origin |
Attika |
| Appellation | PGI Markopoulo |
2023 Paolo Leo Millefiori Appassimento
Regular price £13.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A deliciously rich expressive red!
Tasting Notes
The wine has a lovely and intense ruby-red colour with a bouquet reminiscent of cherries, dried fruit, chocolate and prunes. On the palate it is full-bodied, soft and round, with a pleasant spiciness and an amazingly long and lingering finish.

Producer
The cellars occupy a total area of about 24,000 square meters. The first is located in the heart of the Salice Salentino DOC (San donaci) the second, inaugurated in August 2020, is located at the gates of the Primitivo di Manduria DOC (Monteparano).
They are equipped with a state-of-the-art winemaking plant, a large barrel cellar and a modern cutting-edge bottling line capable of reaching 7000 bottles per hour. The winery is flanked by the farm Masseria Carritelli that is surrounded by vineyards.
Viticulture
The grapes are selected from low-yielding vineyards in province of Verona. The grapes are inter-planted and trained using the typical pergola Veronese and Guyot methods. Plant density is 4.200 vines per hectare with an average yield of no more than 1,4 kg of grapes per plant. The grapes are carefully picked by hand in early October.
Vinification
Approximately 60% of the picked grapes are placed in small wooden crates of 5 kg each. The crates are then placed in the “fruttaio,” a well aerated loft, and are left there to dry at a controlled temperature and humidity until December. During this “appassimento” the grapes will lose up to 50% of their original weight in water, thus concentrating their color, substance and aromas. The grapes which are not dried are immediately vinified. After de-stemming, the grapes are not crushed, allowing them to remain intact, reducing damage to the skins and optimizing color extraction. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 25-26°C for 8-10 days. Frequent remontage and delestage are carried out in the early stages of fermentation in order to achieve softextraction of aromas and gentle tannins. After racking, malolactic bacteria are added to induce a second fermentation. In late December the dried grapes are vinified. After de-stemming, the grapes are crushed and placed in stainless steel tanks, where selected yeasts are added. A very slow fermentation is initiated which will last approximately 30 days at a controlled temperature of 24°C. Here too frequent remontage and delestage are carried out in the early stages of fermentation in order to achieve soft extraction of aromas and gentle tannins. After racking, malolactic bacteria are added to induce a second fermentation.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Corvino, Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% |
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle
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10.1 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Food Matches |
Roasted meat, game and aged cheeses. |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Features | Vegan & Vegetarian |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Appellation | Puglia IGP |
| Origin | Puglia |
2024 Cinco Fincas, Malbec, Mendoza
Regular price £11.59 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A very quaffable, easy drinking malbec which will absolutely have you reaching for another glass!
Tasting Notes
This malbec has copious amounts of blackberry, plum and cherry, this is super juicy, bright and fresh. Rounded tannins make this soft on the palate with a fresh finish.

Producer
A blend of five vineyards, the selection process was rigorous in determining which parcels of fruit would make the cut for this wine.
Working with local growers from across the Mendozan region it is clear the result was worth the effort. A quintessential Argentine Malbec packed with fruit and freshness at an incredible price
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested from a number of premium vineyards and estates around Mendoza prior to pressing at the winery. The vineyards sit in the appellation of Medrano in Mendoza at around 350 metres above sea level. Vines are planted at a density of 4000 vines per hectare in a semi desert like position, located close to the Tunyan river, this moderates the climate a little.. Soils are deep and sandy and the vines they support are around 10 years old and trained vertically with Guyot pruning.
The wine is fermented in concrete vats with 30% whole berries, with a mix of pigage and pumping over especially at the beginning of fermentation. Aged on the fine lees, this produces a wine that is superb value for mon
Specifications
| Year | 2024 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Malbec |
| Country | Argentina |
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.4 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Ageing in Barrels | No Oak Ageing |
| Suggested Serving Temp | Between 16°C and 18°C. |
| Food Matches | An excellent choice with grilled meats, chilli and spicy vegetable stew. |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites, Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Appellation |
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2023 Umbrele, Chardonnay, Vilie Timisului, Romania
Regular price £11.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A Romanian ray of light: crisp, juicy, Umbrele Chardonnay.
Tasting Notes
A wonderfully fresh and fruity Chardonnay with amazing fruit and power. Ripe and thick, with lots of mango and toasted oak--a Chardonnay showing all the attributes. There's a chewy buttery, intensely tropical side to this full-bodied wine.

Producer
Back in 1988, three families decided to invest in a winery in Romania, starting with 650 hectares of slightly unloved vineyards and a rusty, once state-owned winery.
Yet Englishman Philip Cox and his Romanian wife Elvira, have turned the Cramele Recas Estate into the most successful winery in Romania. Recas are now recognised globally for their impressive scale and breadth of fascinating wines, including natural and orange wine from organic grapes. Despite the scale the emphasis is on making good wines that over-deliver, and as a result they’ve struck on a magic formula that has seen sales and demand boom. Vineyards are a combination of evolved plantings from 1447 and more recent planting, whilst the winery has seen significant investment and boasts state of the art facilities where innovation thrives. Recas are in every way a modern, dynamic winery, whose open minded approach and quality sets them apart … a winery you really can’t ignore.
Production
Grown on a variety of soils, from cracking clays to limestone rich loams. All vineyards are non-irrigated. Trained to vertical shoot positioned trellis with 2 to 4 canes per vine with replacement spurs. Inter vine soil management by cultivation. Yields from 5 to 15 tonnes per hectare. 90% mechanical harvested.
Grapes are night harvested to arrive cool at the winery. Destemmed, lightly crushed and then chilled to 5° C and transferred to stainless steel temperature controlled maceration tanks, for 24 hours. Following this the grapes were lightly pressed, and the juice was fully decanted at low temperatures until completely clear before being inoculated with selected yeast, and fermented for 3 weeks at 15° C. Half of the wine was then aged for 3 months in oak with lees stirring to generate depth and complexity before being blended with the unoaked portion and prepared for bottling.
Alan's Personal Tasting Note
"This is delish. Made by an Englishman in under invested Romania it’s got lovely, fresh, mango n apricot/peach fruits, balanced by a delicious fresh acidity. Great length and balance and although 50% of the blend is matured in barrel the oak in no way overpowers the fruit, it’s just in perfect balance with it. Long, beautiful & moreish, this will be a sure fire winner." MAY 2026
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Romania |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% |
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9.4 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Food Matching | Grilled satay chicken, veal, shrimp, crab and lobster |
| Cellaring Potential | 1 year |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Origin | Timis County |
2023 Miopasso Fiano Terre Sicilliane IGP
Regular price £11.49 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%The perfectly chilled fresh, crisp aperitif!
Tasting Notes
Fresh and floral, with a crisp acidity with touches of honey and a little complex nuttiness. This wine offers lovely minerality and is beautifully balanced.

Producer
Miopasso offers an outstanding selection of Italian wines made with modern production technologies and local grape varieties. By combining resourceful grape sourcing with precise winemaking, this range has built a reputation as an excellent value-for-money option amongst its core of wine aficionados. Enjoy some of the finest Italian wines that money can buy with Miopasso.
Viticulture
Belice Agrigento – mid-way across Sicily on the southern coast.
The grapes are picked by hand in mid September and are carefully selected.
Vinification
The grapes are destemmed, soft pressed using a pneumatic press, then left in contact with the skins for about 12 hours at 10°C for optimum extraction of the aromas. Fermentation takes place at about 14-16°C. We do not do malolactic fermentation in order to retain all the natural acidity of the wine. We then leave the wine on its fine lees at a constant temperature of 16°C until the end of January. Prior to bottling at the end of February/beginning of March, we do a very gentle filtration.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Fiano |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 13% |
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9.75 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Food Matches |
Miopasso Fiano is perfect chilled as an aperitif and wonderful with a plate of seafood. |
| Features | Vegan & Vegetarian Approved |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Appellation | Sicilia Doc |
| Origin | Sicily |
2024 La Vie En Rose, Cinq Petales, Cinsault Rose
Regular price £12.29 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A beautifully, elegant Rose - such a food friendly wine that will have even the hardened sceptics seen the wine through rose tinted specs!
Tasting Notes
La Vie en Rose is a beautifully elegant wine and now it comes with refreshing new packaging to match. Fresh, summery and pale in colour, this dry rosé has hints of summer fruits such as strawberry and wild raspberry and mouth-watering acidity. Food friendly and delicious.

Viticulture
Top category grapes from the Puichéric area from the best qualitative plots and vines averaging 25 years old. 150m above sea level, the vines are protected from wind and receive plenty of sunshine. Grapes mature slowly developing an aromatic profile.
Winemaking
The grapes are selected among the coolest vineyards to ensure good natural acidity. Harvest is during the coolest hours of the day, early morning and the grapes are directly pressed into airbag presses. The juice is cold settled and goes though fermentation at cool temperature for 2 weeks. The wines are then quickly cleared off their gross lees and are kept in stainless steel tanks on fine lees only until bottling, in order to keep maximum fresh fruit and freshness..
Specifications
| Year | 2024 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Cinsault 100% |
| Country | France |
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Alcohol content
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12% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9 units |
| Type | Rose |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Dietary Information |
Vegan, Vegetarian
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| Food Matches | Incredible with salads and chargrilled meats but a versatile wine which partners well with most seafood and meat dishes. |
| Origin | Languedoc |
| Appellation | IGP Pays d'Oc |
2023 Portal da Calcada Vinho Verde Rose
Regular price £10.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A vibrant, yet delicate Rose
Tasting Notes
This wine boasts a delicate salmon hue, capturing the essence of the Vinho Verde region with its gentle red berry aroma and lively acidity, making it a refreshingly appealing and versatile choice for pairing with food.

Production
The previously selected grapes were de-stemmed and lightly pressed. The extracted juice is decanted by gravity. It then fermented in stainless steel vats with temperature control over two weeks. Before bottling the wine was filtered and stabilized.
Producer
Founded in 1917 in the Vinho Verde region, Calçada Wines is one of the oldest producers in the region focused especially on the production of still white and rosé wines and sparkling wines and is now the 3rd generation of the family to lead the business. In addition to producing high quality wines, Calçada brand is also synonymous with the art of hospitality - Casa da Calçada is a XVI palace converted into a luxurious hotel - it is a reference in hospitality and within the property we still proudly have what is considered the oldest vineyard in the region.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Vinhao |
| Country | Portugal |
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Alcohol content
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11.5% alc vol
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| Units of alcohol per bottle | 8.6 units |
| Type | Rose Wine |
| Allergy Information | Contains sulphites |
| Dietary Information | Vegan & Vegetarian Approved |
| Food Matching | Perfect alone as an aperitif or with light food - salads, white fish or antipasti. |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Origin | Vinho Verde |
| Appellation | DOC Vino Verde |
2019 Enira, Bessa Valley, Bulgaria
Regular price £19.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Where Mountain Meets Vine – A Bold Balkan Beauty!
Tasting Notes
The wine has an attractive, dark garnet colour. Intense aromas reveal a magnificent bouquet consist of plum, red cherry, forest fruits, milk chocolate and vanilla. The palate is dense, round with a distinctive silkiness indicating the perfect balance between ripe fruit and oak tannins. Superb softness and long-lasting end completed this remarkable wine.

Production
The grapes are hand-picked, then carefully selected on sorting tables. Cold maceration of whole berries is performed from 5 to 8 days at 16C. Alcohol fermentation with addition of selected yeast strains is controlled at 26-28C during 8-10 days, in order to reach 3-4 g/l residual sugar, followed by maceration from 5 to 8 days in concrete thermoregulated tanks. Malolactic fermentation continues in tanks, then ageing for about 12 months in oak barrels.
Producer
Count Stephan von Neipperg, owner of several famous Bordeaux properties including Châteaux Canon La Gaffelière and La Mondotte, deliberately sought out Bulgaria’s Bessa Valley, where the wonderful clay-limestone soils displayed the potential to make great wines.
In the shadow of the dramatic Rhodope Mountains, these soils provide the structure, strength and minerality that enable Stephan to create wonderful wines, full of power and elegance.
Bessa Valley is located on the hills between the Rhodope Mountains and Maritsa River. The climate is continental – hot summer and cold winter. The terroir is influenced by the river and the mountain. Rainfalls are at usual level. The soil in the Valley is loamy and clay-stony, mixed with limestone. The limestone rock is half a meter under the soil layer. 140 Hectares of vines are planted with Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Specifications
| Year | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 42% Merlot, 36% Syrah, 12% Petit Verdot |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% alcohol |
| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.9 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Features | Vegetarian & Vegan |
| Dietary Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Food Matches | A sumptuous accompaniment to dark meats like roast beef or game. |
| Appellation | Bessa Valley |
2024/2025 Portal da Calcada Vinho Verde Loureiro Alvarinho
Regular price £11.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%An example of a fresh, vibrant Vinho Verde.
Tasting Notes
Delicate floral aromas and a fruity fragrance. On the palate, lively acidity brings a refreshingly crisp, appealing, and food-friendly wine.

Production
Grapes are de-stemmed, lightly pressed, and fermented in stainless steel vats with temperature control for approximately 15 days.
Producer
Founded in 1917 in the Vinho Verde region, Calçada Wines is one of the oldest producers in the region focused especially on the production of still white and rosé wines and sparkling wines and is now the 3rd generation of the family to lead the business. In addition to producing high quality wines, Calçada brand is also synonymous with the art of hospitality - Casa da Calçada is a XVI palace converted into a luxurious hotel - it is a reference in hospitality and within the property we still proudly have what is considered the oldest vineyard in the region.
Specifications
| Year | 2025 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar |
Loureiro, Alvarinho
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| Country | Portugal |
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Alcohol content
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11.5% alc vol
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| Units of alcohol per bottle | 8.6 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Allergy Information | Contains sulphites |
| Dietary Information | Vegan & Vegetarian Approved |
| Food Matching | Perfect alone as an aperitif or with light food or paired with light starters, fish, seafood, white meats and pasta. |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Origin | Vinho Verde |
| Appellation | DOC Vino Verde |
2024 Caparrone Pecorino, Colline Pescaresi
Regular price £12.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Abruzzo’s Adriatic coast is famous for its incredible seafood, perfectly complemented by the local Pecorino wine.
Tasting Notes
Appealing aromas of stone fruit with citrus and grapefruit notes. The palate is crisp and zesty with layers of fresh peachy, tropical fruit characters. Lively and approachable, with texture and minerality giving depth, and backed by vibrant acidity.

Production
The Pecorino grapes are sourced from the district of Caparrone, in the hills west of Pescara. Fermented in stainless steel and aged for 2 months on lees.
Producers
Rocco Pasetti's superbly sited, 50 hectare, estate lies in the heart of the Collecorvino district in the hills northwest of Pescara, recognised as one of the best vineyard zones in Abruzzo.
Surrounding the winery, the south-facing slopes of clay-chalk soils, at around 250m altitude, are ideal for the cultivation of Montepulciano, with Pecorino grown on the lower slopes. The cellar was completed in 2004 - carved into the hillside. Rocco's son, Franco Pasetti, is also a winemaker and now works alongside him at the estate.
The Contesa wines are impeccably-made expressions of Abruzzo's local grapes - modern and easy to drink, yet wines of real substance.
Sustainability
Contesa is certified by VIVA, a Sustainability programme promoted by the Italian Ministry of Environment. This uses four key indicators - Air, Water, Vineyard and Territory - to assess environmental and social impact based on life cycle assessment standards and ISO-compliant methodologies (eg. ISO 14067 for carbon footprint). This has been in place at Contesa since 2025 (prior to that Contesa was certified Sustainable according to SQNPI). The winery is also in conversion to Organic - with all wines certified Organic from the 2025 vintage.
Specifications
| Year | 2024 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Pecorino |
| Country | Italy |
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Alcohol content
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12% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Features | Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Food Matches |
Great with a whole roasted turbot, should you ever come across one! Else serve with sea bass. |
| Origin | Abruzzo |
| Appellation |
Colline Pescaresi IGT |
2022 Domaine Papagiannakos Erythros
Regular price £17.29 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A lovely introduction to the classic Greek Agiorgitiko (pronounced 'Ah-yor-YEE-te-ko' !) grape.
Tasting Notes
Sweetly ripe dark black and red fruit aromas. The palate has blackcurant from the Cabernet Sauvignon with rich bramble fruit from the Agiorgitiko. Finely structured with remarkably approachable tannins, there is a touch of well-integrated French oak, a light savoury note and a twist of liquorice on the finish.

Production Method
Both the indigenous Agiorgitiko grapes and Cabernet Sauvignon are sourced from old vines cultivated in the clay soils of gently sloping Peloponnese vineyards, at around 300m altitude. Each grape is vinified separately. After a 5-day pre-fermentation cold soak, the must undergoes a 15 day vinification at controlled temperatures. After a 6 month maturation in new French oak barrels the blending of Agiorgitiko and Cabernet Sauvignon takes place.
Producer
Domaine Papagiannakos was established in 1919 in the heart of the plain of Mesogaia, Attica - just 30km from the shadow of the Acropolis. Third generation winemaker, Vassilis Papagiannakos, was born and bred in Markopoulo, and grew up around the family winery. At that time the Savatiano variety was the winery's sole focus - but later Malagouzia was introduced, along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and other varieties. Vassilis owns 10 hectares of vineyard in the Attica region, and maintains long-term leases on a further 20 hectares, with vines on average 50-60 years old. Rocky, sandy, clay topsoil nurtures low yielding bush vines - extremely limited irrigation is employed. The Papagiannakos family continues its traditions whilst bringing the winery into the 21st Century with a stunning and innovative bioclimatic winery.
Sustainability
In 2007 their state of the art bioclimatic winery was completed which saves energy in the wine-making process and is built to allow gravity to move wine from one part to another. They have moved to lighter weight bottles, use electric vehicles on the domaine and are taking steps to reduce their CO2 output as much as possible over the years to come. The pine used for their Retsina has been sourced from the same resion collector for many years and comes from forests located just 15 minutes drive from the domaine.
Specifications
| Year | 2022 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Agiorgitiko 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30% |
| Country | Greece |
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Alcohol content
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12.5% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.4 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Dietary Information |
Vegan, Vegetarian, Sustainable
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| Food Match. | Great with steak, or try lamb-stuffed peppers. |
| Origin |
Attika |
| Appellation | PGI Markopoulo |
2023 Montresor Gran Guardia, Soave Classico
Regular price £11.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%
An excellent and affordable representation of an underrated Italian classic, originating from the picturesque vineyards nestled in the heart of the Soave region.
Tasting Notes
An excellent example of good quality Soave Classico, fresh and lightly fruity with delicate floral aromas of honeysuckle, elderflower and a hint of spice. Crisp and refreshing on the palate with good depth of honeyed fruit, and a clean, lightly nutty finish.

Production
Montresor Soave Classico is made from a blend of Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave grapes cultivated in selected vineyards around the Soave hillsides. The vines are trained in the traditional trellis system, and grapes are picked by hand in September. The grapes are gently pressed in Bucher presses and fermentation in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 16 degrees after a short maceration. Malolactic fermentation is actively prevented. The wine is held on lees for a few months and given a light filtration before bottling.
Producer
One of Verona’s historic houses, founded by Giacomo Montresor in 1892, with a reputation built on high quality, affordable Valpolicella and Amarone. In recent years, the range has grown steadily with vineyards being developed in Friuli and northern Veneto, around Conegliano. Their portfolio also includes impressive Prosecco wines.
The winery was family-owned until 2018 when Montresor was acquired by Cevico, a co-operative group based in Emilia Romagna, with two highly regarded Veneto co-ops as co-investors. Since then, a major investment programme has transformed the company – with modern production facilities and a new winemaking team rejuvenating quality across the board, while access to high quality grapes from the Veneto co-owners has enabled some excellent new wines to be developed.
Sustainability
In 2021 Montresor launched its new organic project, a range of 'Montresor Bio' wines. Some of its wines are already bottled in a lighter weight glass bottle (less than 420g) to reduce carbon dioxide emissions during transport, with the added benefit of reducing the amount of glass to be manufactured.
Solar panels are being installed at the winery to provide some of the electricity required in the production process; plus a water purification system to recover and recycle the water used at the winery.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Garganega, Trebbiano di Soave |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% abv |
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle
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9.4 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Food Matches |
Very versatile wine but excellent with simple fish such as grilled plaice or on its own well chilled as an aperitif. Also particularly good with Rissotti - simple herb versions are probably best.
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| Features |
Vegetarian, Vegan, Sustainable |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Origin | Veneto |
| Appellation |
Soave DOP
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2022 Tenuta Aquilaia Chardonnay, Maremma Toscana DOC
Regular price £14.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'% A beautifully integrated oak aged Chardonnay which punches above it's weight for the price.
Tasting Notes
Bright straw-yellow colour. Floral scents with notes of acacia and orange blossoms accompanied by tropical fruit, peaches and vanilla. An elegant, full and savory palate, with a well-balanced acidity and a persistent finish.

Producer
The 40 hectare Tenuta Aquilaia estate in Maremma (southern Tuscany), close to Scansano, was acquired by Azienda Uggiano in 2019. Only 15ha are currently dedicated to vineyards - of average age 15 years - although they have recently added a further 1.5 hectares to bring this total nearer to 17ha. Here they produce five red grape varieties: Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, Alicante, Merlot and Petit Verdot; plus white varieties Vermentino and Chardonnay.
The area was an old Etruscan settlement and site of ancient winemaking, and several mementos of the Etruscan era are still visible.
Production
Cold Maceration of the must for 12-15 hours at a temperature of 10-12 degrees. Soft pressing and fermentation of juice (free-run must) at a temperature of 18-22 degrees. Elevation in French oak barriques for 6 months and subsequent ageing in steel tanks.
Specifications
| Year | 2022 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.1 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Features |
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| Food Matches | Perfect with 'Caccuocco alla livornese' (seafood soup) or seafood risotto. |
| Origin | Toscana |
| Appellation | Maremma Toscana DOC |
2024 Ventisquero Explorador Merlot
Regular price £9.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%"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
| Year | 2024 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 85% Merlot, 15% Syrah |
| Country | Chile |
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Alcohol content
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13% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.75 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Aging Potential | This wine can be enjoyed now, but it has the potential to be aged for at least 15 years. |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites, vegan. vegetarian. |
| Food Matches |
Best served at between 16°C and 18°C. This wine pairs well with semi-mature cheese,
white meat and pasta dishes |
| Origin |
La Roblería Vineyard, Colchagua Valley |
2024 Domaine Chatzivariti, Mosaic White (PGI- Slopes of Paiko)
Regular price £19.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%From Vineyard to Glass – A Story of Greek Craft and Clarity
Tasting Notes
A lovely light but expressive white wine. Citrus notes, peat and a hint of quince. Lovely acidity and some minerality on the finish.

Production Method
The estate now follows environmentally conscious philosophies, aimed at a low-interventionist approach to obtain the best quality of grapes while preserving soil fertility. Organically cultivated vines in Bidablas for the Xinomavro, Roditis, Sauvignon Blanc and and in Filyria for Assyrtiko. Roditis, Sauvignon Blanc and Assyrtiko are gently pressed and let to ferment in separate vats at low temperatures. Xinomavro is pressed and immediately separated from the skins, and then left to ferment at low temperatures. Following the alcoholic fermentation, the wines are blended together, with the final wine remaining in contact with the lees for 3 months before being bottled.
Producer
Founded in 1994 by Vagelis Chatzivaritis, the Chatzivaritis Estate is located in the heart of Goumenissa, Macedonia.
The property spans 20ha of organically farmed vineyards across the regions of Bindabla, Filyria, Plagia, Pentalofos and Griva, cultivating indigenous grape varieties such as Xinomavro, Negoska, Roditis, Malagousia, Muscat and Assyrtiko, along with small plots of international varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. In 2017, Vagelis’ daughter, Chloi, returned to Greece after completing winemaking studies in France and Portugal. She brought with her a modern, low-intervention philosophy along with less familiar winemaking techniques such as pétillant naturel (‘pét nat’) and carbonic maceration.
Specifications
| Year | 2024 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Xinomavro 25%, Roditis 25% Others 50% |
| Country | Greece |
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Alcohol content
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12% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Dietary Information |
Vegan, Vegetarian, Organic
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| Food Match | Salads, grilled fish, and meze platters. Also cheeses like Brie and Camembert. |
| Origin |
Goumenissa |
| Appellation | Macedonia |
2023 Quinta da Calcada Alvarinho
Regular price £14.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%This wine boasts a lively acidity that creates an exceptionally fresh, appealing, and gastronomic wine.
Tasting Notes
It has a vibrant yellow citrus hue, capturing the essence of the Vinho Verde region with delicate floral hints and a fruity fragrance. Its lively acidity creates a wine that is refreshingly fresh, appealing, and perfect for pairing with food.

Production
The previously selected grapes were de-stemmed and slightly pressed. The extracted juice is decanted by gravity. It was then fermented in stainless steel vats with temperature control during approximately 15 days. Before bottling the wine is filtered and stabilized.
Producer
Founded in 1917 in the Vinho Verde region, Calçada Wines is one of the oldest producers in the region focused especially on the production of still white and rosé wines and sparkling wines and is now the 3rd generation of the family to lead the business. In addition to producing high quality wines, Calçada brand is also synonymous with the art of hospitality - Casa da Calçada is a XVI palace converted into a luxurious hotel - it is a reference in hospitality and within the property we still proudly have what is considered the oldest vineyard in the region.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Loureiro, Alvarinho |
| Country | Portugal |
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Alcohol content
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13% alc vol
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| Units of alcohol per bottle | 8.75 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Allergy Information | Contains sulphites |
| Dietary Information | Vegan & Vegetarian Approved |
| Food Matching | Perfect alone as an aperitif or with light and fresh starters. Great pairing with fish and seafood dishes, as well as white meats and pasta. |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Origin | Vinho Verde |
| Appellation | DOC Vino Verde |
2024 Domaine Boutinot ‘La Fleur Solitaire’ Blanc, AOP Côtes du Rhône
Regular price £13.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Although famed for its red wines, white wines have a long heritage in the southern Rhône valley, where the locals enjoy an occasional glass at the start of a warm evening. La Fleur Solitaire is a solitaire amongst the rubies of our Boutinot Rhône range; a white Côtes du Rhône made from traditional southern Rhône white grape varieties.
Tasting Notes
Proper white Côtes du Rhône; fresh, medium-bodied, vinous. The nose is pretty and delicate, with a waft of fennel tops and hints of hedgerow flowers. The flavours are nuanced and refined rather than overt. Careful use of oak adds texture and structure without masking the freshness of this very drinkable white.

Production Method
Following an experiment with a micro cuvée crafted from seven barrels back in 2009, we now source grapes from selected vineyards in the southern Rhône. Each parcel is picked separately in the cooler early daylight hours for gentle pressing that same morning, and each is fermented at a low temperature. To a base of Grenache Blanc, we blend Viognier along with co-fermented pairs of Roussanne/Marsanne and Bourboulenc/Clairette. Over the years we have increased the proportion vinified in stainless steel, with just under a third of the wine now vinified and matured for 6 months French oak barrels (mostly 3rd fill but some new) to add complexity and creaminess.
Producer
Boutinot’s love affair with the Southern Rhône spans thirty years of making wine in the region. In 2010, the relationship was sealed with the purchase of a winery and vineyards above the village of Cairanne. Domaine Boutinot’s seven vineyards are planted with classic southern Rhône grape varieties – old vine Grenache Noir and Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan Noir – and they all sit within the Cairanne Cru boundaries, sanctioned in 2016 when Cairanne was granted its own appellation status.
Working with our vigneron neighbours we are helping to revive traditional grape varieties such as Cinsault and Counoise, and in the cellar we prefer time-honoured winemaking methods such as a long cuvasion aided only by natural yeasts, gentle remontage, manual pigeage and patient maturation in a nursery of French oak barrels.
Sustainability
In July 2021 Domaine Boutinot Rhône achieved the Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE 3) certification This certification recognises a high level of commitment to protecting and enriching the environment with the focus on biodiversity conservation, plant protection strategy, management of fertiliser use and management of water.
Specifications
| Year | 2024 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Grenache Blanc 50%, Viognier 20%, Roussanne 30% |
| Country | France |
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Alcohol content
|
13% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.8 units |
| Type | White Blend |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Dietary Information |
Vegan, Vegetarian, Sustainable
|
| Food Matches | A lovely apéritif, and delicious with lighter dishes such as grilled asparagus drizzled with olive oil and toasted almonds or a goats cheese salad. Fish and chicken are a perfect partner; especially grilled halibut or cod, or a creamy chicken dishes such as the French Poulet à l’Estragon (chicken in a tarragon sauce). |
| Origin | Rhône |
| Appellation | Côtes du Rhône Villages |
2023 Cave de Turckheim Tradition Gewurztraminer
Regular price £15.59 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Textbook Alsace Gewurztraminer - elegant and harmonious.
Tasting Notes
A fantastic balance of ripeness, varietal character and finesse, with a fragrant rose water and lychee nose, lemon aromas and a slight steely character. The palate is the ideal balance of richness and freshness, with notes of rose petal, honey and faint hints of lemon.

Production
Produced traditionally by winemaker Michel Lihrmann - pneumatic pressing, temperature controlled fermentation, no fining and light filtration before bottling - to preserve the fruit, aroma and elegance of the grapes. His philosophy is to make wines with good acidity and fruit balance whilst retaining freshness and harmony.
Producer
Widely regarded as one of the best co-operatives in the world, Cave de Turckheim lies at the mouth of the Munster Valley. Working closely with 180 partners, its vineyards span the full breadth of Alsatian terroir and grape varieties. Cave de Turckheim only produces wine from the grapes of its member growers, it is a récoltant not a négociant.
Substantial investment in the winery has enabled the team to vinify many parcels of grapes separately, offering Michel Lihrmann (senior winemaker for 25 years) the chance to highlight each wine's nuances in his signature dry, yet fruit forward, style.
Committed to producing the highest quality wines, growers are encouraged to keep yields low - for example, Cave de Turckheim voluntarily caps yields for its Grands Crus vineyards at 45hl/ha rather than the permitted 55hl/ha - and to pick the grapes by hand. This is part of a long term and innovative strategy of sustainability that includes developing the largest holdings of organic vineyards in Alsace, using natural alternatives to chemical treatments, and a green overview of all vineyard practices. Alongside some great organic wines, the extensive range runs from the excellent value Tradition wines right through to individual Grand Cru bottlings, plus fantastic Crémants d’Alsace and Vendange Tardive dessert wines.
Sustainability
An awareness of social and environmental concerns has always been high on the agenda for the Cave de Turckheim’s growers. They were among the first in France to practice integrated agriculture, an approach that combines the best of modern tools and technologies with traditional practices, lowering the consumption of energy and other resources, reducing environmental pollution, conserving biodiversity and promoting sustainability. In 2014, all the members of the co-operative obtained Agri Confiance Volet Vert (Green Section) certification and in 2015, they all obtained High Environmental Value Level 2 certification. The growers are aiming for HVE Level 3 certification in late 2019.
In 2008, a number of growers decided to commit to the rigorous standards of organic viticulture. As part of Alliance Alsace, approximately 70 hectares of vines are now cultivated organically, having obtained organic certification in 2011, with a further 30 hectares in transition. These vignerons have revived ancestral practices, tilling the soil and undertaking work that facilitates the elimination of weeds and the combat against the two major diseases: powdery mildew which is tackled with sulphur and mildew which is treated with copper sulphate. Natural fertilisers are also used (nettle, horsetail, comfrey, and dandelion), fortifying the vines and increasing their natural resistance. Organic winegrowers meticulously observe their vines, enabling them to intervene in the right place and at the right time, rather than treating the plants systematically.
Turckheim’s commitment to the environment extends to the winery where it strives to conserve natural resources. Sorting waste for recycling, reducing its carbon footprint, using solar panels, and preventing pollution are just some examples of how environmental considerations are present in every aspect of its daily work. Committed to both the environment and its customers, Cave de Turckheim also plays an important role in the local economy.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Gewürztraminer |
| Country | France |
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Alcohol content
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13% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.75 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Dietary Information | Vegan, Vegetarian, Sustainable farming |
| Food Matches | Try with blue cheeses, exotic cuisine such as the lemongrass flavours of Thai food or fish/chicken curries featuring ginger, mustard seed and spice. |
| Origin |
Alsace, France
|
2025 Salt Wind Merlot
Regular price £10.49 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Indulgence with a wink ripe fruit, silky texture, effortless pleasure.
Tasting Notes
Medium bodied red with flavours of red berries, cherries and some hints of vanilla. The
palate is smooth and fresh.

Vinification
Grapes are picked by hand in early morning and de-stemmed. nly free run juice is used.
Juice is clarified by flotation and clean juice used for the fermentation. Selected yeast
are used for a cold fermentation in stainless steel tank for 18 days. Wine is left on the
lees for 3 months before racking. Stabilization 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.
Alan's Personal Tasting Note
"This is the 2nd of the saltwind range that I’ve tasted, the 2025 Merlot, and it’s stunning! Medium, not FULL bodied, with very attractive damson & blackberry fruit, and the tiniest hint of spice in the back palate. But, like the Chenin, it’s the purity and freshness of fruit that is most amazing to me. You don’t generally get that freshness from South African fruit, it’s usually a lot fuller, jammy and richer than this fresh, smooth mouthful. Not a blockbuster, just an incredibly delicate, fruity wine that , in my opinion, must have been made by one of the new breed of SA female winemakers. A man couldn’t get this delicacy, beauty and softness from SA grapes, and a million miles away from the big, punchy styles of SA red we’ve seen over the last 20 years." JUNE 2026
Specifications
| Year | 2025 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Merlot |
| Country | South Africa |
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Alcohol content
|
13.5% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.1 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Aging Potential | Awaiting info |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites, vegan. vegetarian. |
| Food Matches |
Pair with Lamb, tomatoe based pasta or Duck.
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| Origin |
Western Cape |
2025 Ventisquero Explorador Sauvignon Blanc
Regular price £9.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%"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
| Year | 2025 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
| Country | Chile |
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Alcohol content
|
12,5% alc vol
|
| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.4 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Aging Potential | This wine can be enjoyed now, but it has the potential to be aged for at least 15 years. |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites, vegan. vegetarian. |
| Food Matches |
Ideal accompaniment to seafood, fish with mild sauces and white meats.
|
| Origin |
La Roblería Vineyard, Colchagua Valley |
2023 August Kesseler, The Daily August Pinot Noir
Regular price £24.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%This amazing Pinot Noir is sure to become a delightful part of your daily routine!
Tasting Notes
The Daily August Pinot Noir has a subtle scent of cherry and blueberry, paired with the delicious aromas of cassis and red pepper.

Production
Grapes are hand-picked and then sorted again in the winery. Each parcel is vinified separately. Shortly before bottling the cuvée is assembled. Vinified in barriques in their double stored cellar dug out of the rock and dating from 1792.
Producer
When August Kesseler took over the company founded in 1924 by his parents, he was just 19 years old.
At the time it consisted of a small 2.5ha large-barrel wine business, and he worked hard to achieve the enviable international reputation he enjoys today. Located in the Pinot Noir heartland of Assmannshäusen, in one of the most prestigious wine growing areas for Riesling - the Rheingau, August Kesseler have some of the best Pinot Noir and Riesling sites that the lower and middle Rheingau have to offer spread over 32.5 hectares.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Country | Germany |
| Alcohol content | 13% alcohol |
| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.75 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Features | Vegetarian & Vegan |
| Dietary Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Food Matches | Guinea fowl with red wine butter, parsley risotto and porcini mushrooms. |
| Appellation |
Rheingau, |
2023 Château Ka Source Blanche, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Regular price £21.59 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Château Ka is the only winery in Lebanon to produce wine entirely from its own vineyards. Akram creates both rich, concentrated reds and beautifully fresh, fruity and crisp whites that rank among the finest in the country.
Tasting Notes
This unusual blend of grape varieties creates this exceptionally satisfying wine. Floral and citrusy with great depth of character.

Production
The vineyard is located at 1000m above sea level at the Eastern end of the Bekaa valley. There is very little annual rainfall so drip irrigation is used as necessary. The vineyard was planted in 2006/2010 with all harvesting done by hand in the cool of the morning into 20KG boxes. Upon reception grapes are destemmed and crushed, then pressed in a pneumatic press. Fermentation is carried out at 18 degrees. The wine is then stored on lees in stainless steel vats. Filtered and bottled.
Producer
Behind Château Ka is an extraordinary story of determination and resolve.
Akram Kassatly built his winery in the Bekaa Valley in 1973, but shortly after the first wines were made, Lebanon was engulfed by war. The winery was subsequently forced to close and Akram turned his attention to other businesses, but in 2005 he resolved to try again. Today, Château Ka is the only winery in Lebanon to produce wine entirely from its own vineyards. Akram creates both rich, concentrated reds and beautifully fresh, fruity and crisp whites that rank among the finest in the country.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Sauvignon Blanc 35%, Muscat 27%, Chardonnay 23% |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% alcohol |
| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.4 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Features | Vegetarian & Vegan |
| Dietary Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Food Matches | Delicious with Antipasti and seafood. |
| Appellation | Bekaa Valley |
2024 Sierra Grande Cabernet Sauvignon
Regular price £10.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Expressive Cabernet crammed full of varietal character and finesse.
Tasting Notes
Bursting with red- and blackcurrant fruits, this is a really soft and varietally pure expression of Cabernet with gentle tannins. Cool herby flavours mingle with red fruits and a nice touch of acidity.

Producer
Our winemaking team have been building realationships across Chile over the past two decades, sourcing fruit and wine from across the Central Valleys. We work with a number of small family growers who pay particular attention to quality and ensure that our winemaking team has the best possible fruit to work with . Freshness and purity are the preferred hallmarks of Boutinot's Chilean wines.
Each vintage Boutinot winemaker Guillaume Letang travels the vineyards of our grower partners, blending that year's truest expression's of Chile's unique terroirs.
Production
We source our Cabernet fruit from the Colchagua Valley which sits in the middle of Chile’s main central valley. Colchagua is widely regarded as one of the best locations for red varieties in Chile and many illustrious wineries are based here. The warm, Mediterranean type climate suits Cabernet really well, allowing it to ripen fully, late into the season. A cool short fermentation to preserve fruit aroma and maceration on the skins for only a few days to extract nice colour but minimal tannins. No oak is used. Early bottling to keep the wine's youthful style. We love the pure, blackcurrant characteristics which are always so present in our Cabernet blend.
Specifications
| Year | 2024 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Chile |
|
|
|
| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.1 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
| Dietary Information | Vegan & Vegetarian approved |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Food Matches | Try with herby roast leg of lamb, char-grilled steak, or stuffed baked red peppers. |
| Origin | Chile |
| Appellation | Valle Central |
2021 Passage du Sud, Vermentino
Regular price £11.69 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Passage du Sud, meaning "On it's way South"... is a tribute to the migrating birds which are leaving behind the cold season to reach warmer Mediterranean places. This fruity and well balanced white is typical of the South of France styles.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Pale lemon yellow. Blending floral notes on the nose, with fresh pear, lime and green apple.
Palate
A fresh, crisp medium-bodied white, creamy in texture. Ample acidity in the lingering finish.

Production
The grapes are harvested early in the season. After a gentle pneumatic pressing, with extraction of the premium juices only, the juice is clarified prior to fermentation. The temperature controlled fermentation (16 to 18°C) occurs in stainless steel tanks. The malolactic fermentation is stopped to preserve the freshness in the wine. The resulting wine is aged for 4 months on its fine lees with regular stirring before bottling.
Viticulture
Vermentino is a late ripening Mediterranean grape variety, well-suited to hot, sunny and dry climatic conditions. To craft this distinctive and beautifully balanced white, our winemakers have selected rough terroirs located in the Eastern part of the Pays d’Oc appellation. There, the vines are widely sun-exposed and tempered by cooling sea breezes.
Specifications.
| Year | 2021 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Vermentino |
| Country | France |
|
Alcohol content
|
12.5% alc vol
|
| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.4 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Food Pairings |
Savor this wine chilled, perfect as an aperitif or paired with a chicken and avocado salad, traditional fish and chips, or almond-crusted baked salmon. |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Appellation |
IGP Pays d’Oc |
2022 Vallet Frères Auxey-Duresses
Regular price £38.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Fine, expressive white Burgundy!
TASTING NOTES
Expressive and very appealing sandalwood spice on the nose, the palate is ripe and concentrated with pithy citrus notes and a pleasant twist of acidity on the finish.

Production
The Vallets source only the best quality Chardonnay grapes from Auxey-Duresses in the Côte de Beaune. Traditional practices remain in both in the vineyard and cellar. Grapes are hand-harvested, no artificial yeasts are used and the wine is fermented and aged in barrel for at least 12 months with regular batonnage to stir the fine lees. The wine is racked a month before bottling.
Producer
Founded in 1864 by Pierre Bourée, Vallet Frères is now in the hands of the fourth generation of the family, Jean-Christophe Vallet. The family owns vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin including the entire monopole of Clos de la Justice and in the Grand Cru of Charmes-Chambertin. Vallet Frères also act as a négociant sourcing the best grapes from growers in other parts of Burgundy, with whom it has worked closely for decades.
The wines it produces are complex, fine and authentic examples of Burgundian Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Vallet family’s wines have been imported by Boutinot for over 40 years and are distributed to top independent wine merchants and Michelin-starred restaurants throughout the UK.
A Note on Sustainability
Vallet Frères is keen to work in an as environmentally friendly method as possible, using techniques such as regular maintenance of the soil by ploughing, applying the minimum of phytosanitary treatments and the controlling of vine vigour and yields through careful pruning. The Vallets tend their vines very traditionally and advancements in the vineyards have been limited: for example, only manure has been used as fertiliser for the last half a century which has encouraged wild asparagus to grow amongst the vines. Harvesting is manual, as the family is opposed to the use of mechanical techniques.
Specifications
| Year | 2022 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
|
Alcohol content
|
12% alc vol
|
| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Features | Vegan & Vegetarian |
| Food Matches | Auxey-Duresses goes extremely well with baked fish and poultry in creamy sauces or a classic herb omelette. |
| Origin | Burgundy |
| Appellation | AOP Auxey-duresses |
2022 Domaine Les Vieux Murs Pouilly Fuisse
Regular price £29.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A well-balanced elegant white Burgundy
Tasting Notes
This appellation is often overlooked, a crime! An intense mineral and citrus character with strong hints of complex nutty, buttery flavours. Very well balanced with crisp acidity and good texture, this is a concentrated yet elegant wine.

Production
The Fuissé region in the south of Burgundy is 250-300 metres above sea level. The soil there is predominatly argilo-calcareous. At Fussiacus the average vine age is 25 years so that the plants are in balance and at their peak of production. The techniques are those of organic farming albeit not certified. The harvest here is by hand.
This Pouilly Fuissé is produced in the traditional Burgundy style, with entirely manual grape harvesting. The grapes are gently pressed using a pneumatic press. The must is then fermented in French oak "Foudres" of 25 hectolitres using only natural yeast. The wine goes through malolactic fermentation in oak and is matured for a further 9 months.
Producer
Jean-Paul Paquet began to work the vines of Les Vieux Murs in 1978.
The Chardonnay grape thrives on the limestone and clay soils of the Mâconnais vineyards of Burgundy. At Domaine Les Vieux Murs the 30 to 50 year old vines are in perfect balance to produce fruit of optimum ripeness. Jean-Paul has now been joined by his son Yannick in the family business. Yannick has travelled widely to broaden his knowledge and is quickly earning himself a great reputation.
Specifications
| Year | 2022 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Alcohol content |
|
| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.1 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites & no other allergens |
| Serving Suggestion | Serve between 10°C and 12°C |
| Food Matches | Fantastic with fish starters, veal and white meats in cream sauces. |
| Features | Vegan & Vegetarian approved |
| Appellation | Mâconnais |
| Origin | Burgundy |
NV Nieto Senetiner Camila Rosé Aperitivo Syrah Bonarda
Regular price £10.49 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A wine cocktail made with Mendoza grapes and infused with natural botanicals, and a touch of fine bubbles. This refreshing low alcohol blend of Syrah and Bonarda is ideal served over ice with a slice of grapefruit.
Tasting Notes
Grapefruit, hibiscus and lime.

Production
This blend of Syrah and Bonarda is sweetened with white must and a dosage of natural flavouring. Lightly sparkling and low in alcohol.
Producer
Nieto Senetiner has grown to become one of the leading stars of Mendoza. Although the vineyards and winery were founded by Italian immigrants and date back to 1888, they were acquired by the Nieto and Senetiner families in 1969.
Nieto has some 400 hectares of vineyards in virtually all of the best sub-districts of Mendoza from which it produces classic and modern wines characterised by the uniquely appealing balance of power and finesse that defines the best wines of the region. The top wines come from very old vineyards in the famed sub-district of Agrelo, and are fully deserving of their status.
Since joining the estate, winemaker Santiago Mayorga has taken the wines to another level and was named 'Young Winemaker of the Year 2017' by Tim Atkin.
Sustainability
Nieto Senetiner have a deep commitment to regenerating the soil, reducing the use of pesticides and strengthening the communities at their facilities and vineyards. Their Don Nicanor brand is moving to Organic production and they have been audited and passed the Argentine Winery Sustainability Protocol with Villa Blanca, Vistalba Estate and Las Torcazas Estate now certified. The grapes grown here are used for the Nieto Senetiner Malbec DOC and Don Nicanor wines. They will continue this process and go on to certify 100% of their estates and wineries.
This protocol has been collaboratively developed and adapted for Argentinian winemaking from the California Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Workbook. This provides educational and awareness tools to increase the application of sustainable practices in vineyards and wineries and consists of a self-evaluation of their vineyards – soils, canopy management, irrigation, study of climatic variables, etc. – to determine practices that can be improved upon. Water consumption (in cubic metres consumed per month) is also tracked and recorded in the winery's sustainability report. For Nieto Senetiner, sustainability isn’t just an environmental concept though, it’s sustained on four fundamental pillars: ethics and business transparency, economic development, the health and wellbeing of the community, and community development.
To fight vineyard pests and diseases Nieto Senetiner uses environmentally-friendly treatments, several of which are permitted in organic agriculture. It is registered in the ISCAMEN Agro-Clean Programme in which empty plastic agrochemical containers, previously washed and destroyed, are safely recycled. They have implemented practices such as vegetable coverage to conserve the microbiota and microfauna of the soil. The use of drip irrigation systems to preserve water is a key means of managing a scarce resource, especially in Mendoza.
For grapes supplied by contracted growers, each year Nieto Senetiner provides a manual of good agricultural practices listing the preferred agrochemicals to use to treat each pest and disease. This includes the time that these compounds take to break down so that grapes arrive at the winery without any chemical residue. Growers are also given sustainability guidelines to which they should adhere, and they are requested to document and record any treatments made during the growing season.
Bottle weights have been reduced to help lower the carbon footprint of the wine.
Specifications
| Year | NV |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Syrah 50% Bonardo 50% |
| Country | Argentina |
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Alcohol content
|
7% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 5.2 units |
| Type | Rose Wine Sparkling |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Dietary Information | Vegan, Vegetarian, sustainable |
| Food Matches | Serve very cold with ice and add a slice of grapefruit and red berries. It can also be combined with mint leaves. |
| Origin |
Mendoza
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NV Nieto Senetiner Camila Sangria Aperitivo Malbec Bonarda
Regular price £10.49 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A wine cocktail made with Mendoza grapes and infused with natural botanicals, and a touch of fine bubbles. This low alcohol spritz is a blend of Malbec and Bonarda, serve chilled over ice and a slice.
Tasting Notes
Orange, classic botanicals and lemon.

Production
This blend of Malbec and Bonarda is low in alcohol, and sweetened with white must and a dosage of natural flavourings. Lightly sparkling. Serve very cold with ice and a slice of orange. It can also be combined with herbs such as rosemary to enhance aromas.
Producer
Nieto Senetiner has grown to become one of the leading stars of Mendoza. Although the vineyards and winery were founded by Italian immigrants and date back to 1888, they were acquired by the Nieto and Senetiner families in 1969.
Nieto has some 400 hectares of vineyards in virtually all of the best sub-districts of Mendoza from which it produces classic and modern wines characterised by the uniquely appealing balance of power and finesse that defines the best wines of the region. The top wines come from very old vineyards in the famed sub-district of Agrelo, and are fully deserving of their status.
Since joining the estate, winemaker Santiago Mayorga has taken the wines to another level and was named 'Young Winemaker of the Year 2017' by Tim Atkin.
Sustainability
Nieto Senetiner have a deep commitment to regenerating the soil, reducing the use of pesticides and strengthening the communities at their facilities and vineyards. Their Don Nicanor brand is moving to Organic production and they have been audited and passed the Argentine Winery Sustainability Protocol with Villa Blanca, Vistalba Estate and Las Torcazas Estate now certified. The grapes grown here are used for the Nieto Senetiner Malbec DOC and Don Nicanor wines. They will continue this process and go on to certify 100% of their estates and wineries.
This protocol has been collaboratively developed and adapted for Argentinian winemaking from the California Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Workbook. This provides educational and awareness tools to increase the application of sustainable practices in vineyards and wineries and consists of a self-evaluation of their vineyards – soils, canopy management, irrigation, study of climatic variables, etc. – to determine practices that can be improved upon. Water consumption (in cubic metres consumed per month) is also tracked and recorded in the winery's sustainability report. For Nieto Senetiner, sustainability isn’t just an environmental concept though, it’s sustained on four fundamental pillars: ethics and business transparency, economic development, the health and wellbeing of the community, and community development.
To fight vineyard pests and diseases Nieto Senetiner uses environmentally-friendly treatments, several of which are permitted in organic agriculture. It is registered in the ISCAMEN Agro-Clean Programme in which empty plastic agrochemical containers, previously washed and destroyed, are safely recycled. They have implemented practices such as vegetable coverage to conserve the microbiota and microfauna of the soil. The use of drip irrigation systems to preserve water is a key means of managing a scarce resource, especially in Mendoza.
For grapes supplied by contracted growers, each year Nieto Senetiner provides a manual of good agricultural practices listing the preferred agrochemicals to use to treat each pest and disease. This includes the time that these compounds take to break down so that grapes arrive at the winery without any chemical residue. Growers are also given sustainability guidelines to which they should adhere, and they are requested to document and record any treatments made during the growing season.
Bottle weights have been reduced to help lower the carbon footprint of the wine.
Specifications
| Year | NV |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Pinot Noir 50%, Malbec 50% |
| Country | Argentina |
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Alcohol content
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7% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 5.2 units |
| Type | Red Wine Sparkling |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Dietary Information | Vegan, Vegetarian, sustainable |
| Food Matches | On it's own with ice and a slice. The perfect spritz! |
| Origin |
Mendoza
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