91 points - James Suckling (2016) - This Soave Vintage from Bertani is delicious white with a great personality and complexity, it goes well with flavoursome white meats and intensely-flavoured fish dishes such as creamed salted codfish. It combines both classic & modern techniques. The wine is made from two harvests, one in September and one in October. The first harvest is fermented with no skin contact, the second harvest is of overly ripe grapes and is then fermented with the skins. The

Meinert Wines produces a small and personalised range of wines in limited quantities from both the hillside Devon Crest vineyard outside Stellenbosch as well as a number of vineyard sites across the Cape Winelands. Their Meinert Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from the cool climate region of Elgin, an area also renown for apples and pears. With a touch of Semillion in the blend (5%) this is a serious Sauvignon, beautifully textured from the extended maturation whilst retaining the complex and fresh a

Hand harvested, organically grown grapes from vineyards overlooking the town of Vò are fermented using natural yeasts to produce beautifully refreshing blend of Garganega, Manzoni Bianco, Chardonnay & Moscato Giallo. I you love whites like Sauvingon Blanc, this will be a real treat. About the Producer Having made their fortune in architecture, the Voltazza father and son team purchased this beautiful property 6 years ago and studied the vineyard. They want, quite simply to make the best, cle

Domaine François Chidaine is a renowned winery located in Montlouis-sur-Loire, in the heart of the Touraine region in the Loire Valley, France. The estate spans 45 hectares and is recognised for its exceptional production of wines made primarily from Chenin Blanc grapes. This biodynamic wine from Francois Chidaine, is a cornerstone of their vineyard, honey, apple, and citrus are key notes, for this Chenin Blanc with minerality in the finish. A wonderful expression of the grape for this region.

'Vendage Tardive' or late harvest is a particular wine classification in Alsace where the grapes are left on the vine for as long as possible to dehydrate and concentrate the sugars and aromatics. For this wonderfully opulent riesling, the grapes are harvested manually at the end of October before being pressed in a pneumatic press in order to extract the juice and aromas. Naturally present yeast on the grapes will start the alcoholic fermentation process that will change the grape juice into wi

A product of grapes harvested from two plots, this Pinot Gris Les Murets is a medium-dry white wine with a pale-yellow colour. Its nose is fine and delicate with notes of roasted almonds, apricots and honey. On the palate, it is refreshing with a complex and full structure and we find all the aromas as on the nose, notably honey and candied fruits. About the Producer It was at Zellenberg in 1785 that Thomas Rentz became fascinated in winemaking, setting up his own vineyard and producing his own

Award Winning Winemaker - A breath of fresh air in a world of too much mediocre Pinot Grigio. Baglio al Sole is not only incredibly drinkable but offers so much more! From Villa degli Olmi comes this Pinot Grigio from the famous Grave zone in Friuli, an area where viticulture dates back to the Roman Empire. Fresh and pleasantly soft on the palate with aromas & flavours of light citrus and delicate flowers complemented by green apple & pear, with a dry finish.  About the Producer Villa de

The Lirac Blanc is a blend of Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Clairette, Roussane & Viognier, grown on limestone scree soils which give white wines outstanding fruit and depth. This a very food friendly wine which can be cellared for 4 to 5 years, but is drinking beautifully now, serve at 10 to 12°C . Taste Winemakers tasting notes: This white wine has a dazzling brilliant colour. It delivers the characteristic minerality of its terroir that combines harmoniously with the aromatic expression of

Paul Prieur et Fils is a family business with deep roots in Sancerre. The family was among the first in Sancerre to bottle their entire production themselves and to raise awareness about the Sancerre appellation both in France and abroad. Today, the estate is run by Luc Prieur, a graduate of the Lycée Viticole in Beaune, who has thus become the 11th generation of winemakers in the Prieur family. This is bursting with bergamot freshness. As always, Luc says it showed the best balance between acid

91 Points - The Wine Front. Grown at the base of the Christmas Hills on the western of Yarra Glen, the Homestead vineyard has an expansive easterly exposure with a degree of protection from the westerly heat and hot northerly winds. This little subregion grows wine with the full and rich expression of the Yarra Valley floor with a restraint that the more exposed hillsides don’t afford. Pale straw yellow with a restrained youthful nose, quietly complex. Poached pear, freshly cut quince, jasmine b

Lungolago is Viandante del Cielo’s white, a blend of Chardonnay with the native variety of Grechetto, producing a complex white that can evolve in the bottle for years. Named Lungolago, or ‘lakeside’, in honour of the body of water that has so much influence on the life and health of the vines, Lungolago has a delicate nose of white peach and hints of pineapple. A spicy and savoury character with distinctive fennel and peppermint from the Grechetto, the lively acidity and the wet-stones minerali

The Le Pergolette is made exclusively from the local speciality, Garganega. Tenute Ca ’Botta go to great lengths to extract as much flavour as they can so give the grapes an extra-long maceration and a long, slow fermentation. The result is a wine that has all of Garganega’s freshness and vitality but with greater body, richness and intensity.  This is a fine example of what this excellent variety can do in the right hands. Taste Golden in colour, it exudes aromas of ripe peaches, and red apples

Halliday 5 Red Star Winery. The Squire Vineyard was the original name of Briar Ridge's estate in Mount View, Hunter Valley. Chardonnay was the first planted white variety on the grounds, and this wine pays homage to the crucial role that this grape has in Briar Ridge's history, as well as the history of the region.A traditional style Chardonnay, rich & opulent packed with notes of peach & melon. Subtle influence of oak provides structure & spice notes, with a natural nectarine like a