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Country: Italy, VenetoGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteLe Vie Angarano Michiel Chardonnay 2020 is a vibrant, expressive white wine showcasing fresh tropical and stone fruits, subtle vanilla, and lively minerality. Produced by a dynamic, women-led estate with deep historical roots and organic vineyards, its reputation for quality and sustainability shines through. Collecting accolades and consistently well received by wine lovers, this Chardonnay combines heritage, innovation, and terroir - making it an excellent choice for the discerning palate. TasRegular Price£29.95Spring Sale - SAVE 35%£19.47 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Pessac LeognanGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet FrancABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedA lesser-known Bordeaux property, the Chateau Le Thil Comte Clary 2013 was rated highly by Decanter's former Consultant Editor, Steven Spurrier, who said it possessed, 'Fresh crunchy fruit, (a) good lifted Pessac-Léognan with character and charm. Now mature, it's taken on that lovely smokey, undergrowth character that is so attractive in mature red Bordeaux. Enjoy this on its own or with roast pork, venison, or cheeses. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2025) About the Producer Château Le Thil Comte ClaryRegular Price£34.95Spring Sale - SAVE 35%£22.72 -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: Vermentino / RolleABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteThe Domaine de La Croix vineyard, the largest of the Crus Classés Côtes de Provence, and 1 of only 18, enjoys a geographical location by the sea with an exceptional microclimate. Cuvee Éloge is a delicate and distinguished white with a beautiful fruity expression of citrus zest, along with a fine, chiseled mineral texture. On the palate, hints of mango and freshness capturing the spectacular terroir. Taste A brilliant, pale yellow colour, this wine presents an elegant nose with notes of white flRegular Price£26.95Spring Sale - SAVE 35%£17.52 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Pessac LeognanGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit VerdotABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedChateau Carrosse Martillac Pessac-Leognan 2019 is a refined Bordeaux displaying poised fruit, gentle spice, and impressive length. Crafted by the Miailhe family with a steadfast commitment to sustainability and parcel-specific winemaking, it stands out among its peers for its respectful approach to terroir and quality. The vintage combines critical appreciation for balance and structure with a story of revival and environmental care, ultimately presenting a wine of true significance from the Pes
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Country: Argentina, PatagoniaGrapes: MalbecABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity Red91 Points - James Suckling. This lovely, refreshing Patagonian Malbec originates from the San Patricio del Chañar Valley in Neuquén. Brothers Hector and Pablo are passionate about expressing the characteristics of Argentina’s diverse terroirs, along with freshness and bright, focused fruit. The result is an exceptional Malbec produced with minimal intervention winemaking. Fresh and fruit-forward, it offers smooth tannins and a gentle touch of oak. Taste Ripe dark fruits and blackberry, with smoo -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full RedThe Catena Appellation La Consulta Malbec isn’t just one of Perfect Cellar’s best Argentinean red wine buys, it’s one of the best wine buys on our entire list. The Catena family are known for their pioneering work in high-altitude viticulture in Argentina and the Appellation La Consulta Malbec showcases the beauty of such wines perfectly. Produced from Malbec grapes sourced from the La Consulta region of Uco Valley, Mendoza, it manages to combine a huge weight of concentrated black fruits with f -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: Cabernet FrancABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full RedOver the last few years, Argentinean Cabernet Franc has got a lot of wine critics very excited. One taste of the Catena Appellation San Carlos Cabernet Franc and it’s easy to see why. Argentina’s pioneering Catena family could be set to do for Cabernet Franc what they did for Malbec. Made from fruit sourced from the family´s historic high-altitude vineyards (1,090m/3,576ft above sea level) in San Carlos, the sandy loam soils are perfect for Cabernet Franc, delivering small, concentrated grapes t -
Country: Italy, SicilyGrapes: GrilloABV: 13.5%Style: Aromatic Floral White90 Points - Decanter. Grillo thrives along Sicily’s south-western coast, where warm days and sea breezes help the grape produce whites with both ripeness and freshness. Sourced from calcareous soils in Menfi and given a light touch of oak, this single-vineyard example shows the variety’s richer side while keeping the lively, saline edge that makes Sicilian whites so appealing. Taste Apricot and yellow apple lead the palate, backed by zesty citrus, subtle oak spice and a tangy, saline finish that -
Country: Italy, SicilyGrapes: Nero d'AvolaABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedBright Sicilian sun and volcanic soils shape a Nero d’Avola that is rich, ripe, and immediately approachable. Crafted with care, it showcases the grape’s signature dark fruit and spice while reflecting Mandrarossa’s attention to quality. TasteJuicy black cherry and plum are layered with hints of Mediterranean herbs and subtle cocoa. Medium-bodied with soft, polished tannins, it finishes smooth and persistent. About the Producer Part of the quality-driven Mandrarossa range from Cantine Settesoli, -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Fruity White92 Points - Tasting Panel. Bright, fruit-driven and effortlessly drinkable, this California Chardonnay reflects certified sustainable vineyard practices and a winemaking style focused on freshness and balance. Generous yet controlled, it captures the easy charm of modern California whites. Taste Ripe peach, golden apple and citrus are layered with a touch of vanilla and gentle creaminess. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity, it finishes smooth, round and inviting. Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Tas -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Primitivo / ZinfandelABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red92 Points - San Francisco International Wine Competition. Sun-drenched California vineyards yield a Zinfandel brimming with vibrant fruit and supple texture. Crafted with certified sustainable practices, it balances approachability with the depth and care that define DeLoach wines. Taste Ripe raspberry and blackberry mingle with subtle spice and a hint of vanilla oak. Medium-bodied with soft, rounded tannins, it delivers a smooth, persistent finish perfect for casual or celebratory occasions. Wi -
Country: New Zealand, MarlboroughGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity Red92 Points / Silver Medal - DWWA. From carefully selected Awatere Valley vineyards, Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020 is a refined, site-driven expression of Marlborough. Elegant and layered, it combines red cherry and cranberry fruit with subtle spice, fine tannins and a whisper of oak, delivering precision, texture and a polished, enduring finish. Wine Press Ratings 92 Points / Silver Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards (2020 Vintage) "Attractive aromatic complexity, showing dried -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet FrancABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red96 Points - Patricio Tapia - Descorchados. A fascinating new release from the Catena Institute’s historical vineyard project, The Birth of Cabernet is more than just a name — it’s a tribute to the earliest Cabernet vines planted in Mendoza in the early 20th century. Drawn from old vines in Agrelo, this 2021 is a snapshot of place and time: cool nights, low yields, and a long growing season delivering purity, poise and quiet power. Wine Press Ratings 96 Points - Patricio Tapia - Descorchados (202 -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red98 Points - James Suckling. The Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2020 is one of the jewels in Argentina’s wine crown. It’s produced from vines that are up to 90 years old from the Catena Zapata Family Vineyards, Nicasia and Angélica vineyards, which lie at between 920m and 1095 metres above sea level. With their mix of gravel, loam and clay, these sites provide a wonderfully vivid and varied palate from which the winemakers can work. Such is the diversity that several weeks can pass between harves -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, PaarlGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, SangioveseABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red92 Points - James Suckling. Bacco Estate’s flagship red from Paarl is a Bordeaux-style blend with a touch of Italian charm from Sangiovese. Concentrated and layered, it balances structure with elegance, showing the estate’s quality and character at its finest. Taste A dark, plush core of black plum, cassis and mulberry opens with hints of graphite and gently integrated oak. On the palate the fruit is rich and layered, with fine tannins and juicy acidity giving structure and momentum. Notes of chRegular Price£52.9520% Off South Africa£42.36 -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, PaarlGrapes: Sangiovese, Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red91 Points - James Suckling. From the beautiful Tuscan-style producer Bacco Estate, this flagship Paarl red blends Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon with richness, elegance and precision. Concentrated and layered, it balances power with finesse — a top-tier wine showing the estate at its very best. Blend 82% SANGIOVESE, 18% CABERNET SAUVIGNON Taste Dark plum, black cherry and cassis dominate, with hints of graphite, cedar and subtle spice adding complexity. The palate is structured yet polished,Regular Price£52.9520% Off South Africa£42.36 -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: PinotageABV: 13.5%Style: Juicy Lively RedAngus Paul's unwavering dedication revolves around South African heritage varietals, with a particular enchantment for Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, and Cinsault, while passionately upholding the principles of minimal intervention winemaking. Transient Lands Pinotage is an ongoing project to source, blend and bottle special parcels of Pinotage across the Western Cape and become an expression of each vintage through the grape’s proverbial lens. The blend incorporates Pinotage from diverse locations, eaRegular Price£25.9520% Off South Africa£20.76 -
Country: France, South West FranceGrapes: MalbecABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedCahors, in the South West of France is the ancestral home of Malbec, where in its French form, it is a more savoury, dark skinned & brooding variety that its Argentinian cousin. Perfected over the centuries, Clos la Coutale is a blend of Malbec (85%) and Merlot (15%) with an average yield of 45 hl which allows consistent quality and maturity each year. Matured in barrels and wooden casks for one year to obtain a good balance between tannins and fruit, this is a rustic, medium to full-bodied -
Country: France, Bordeaux, FronsacGrapes: MerlotABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedBordeaux's Fronsac wines are famed for their power and intensity, and the Chateau Tour du Moulin 'Les Terres Rouges' 2022 delivers this beautifully. Very deeply coloured, with a nose of plums, black cherries, purple flowers and star anise, in the mouth it's full, youthful, well-fruited and satisfying. While it will develop in bottle over the coming years, it's such a joy now with dishes such as sausages, lasagne, pizza or a Sunday roast, it's hard to resist it. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Nov 2025) Tast -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, Walker BayGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteThis rich and expressive Sauvignon Blanc is fermented and aged for 12 months in a combination of new (40%) and older oak barrels. It boasts a vibrant bouquet, with elegant notes of exotic fruits such as starfruit and dragon fruit, intertwined with tropical accents of passionfruit and ripe pineapple, and subtle hints of yellow peach. Herbal nuances and a touch of exotic spice add depth to its pronounced fruit profile. With bright acidity and a lingering finish, this wine offers exceptional agingRegular Price£20.4520% Off South Africa£16.36 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, PauillacGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedA real hidden gem from a wonderful parcel of vines sandwiched between plots owned by Château Latour and Château Lynch Bages, this is a must-have wine for any Bordeaux enthusiast or collector. Only 3000 bottles were made, and this full-bodied yet elegant wine will mature beautifully over the next 10 years. A blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot, with the average age of the vines being 40 years old, the Dauprat exhibits great finesse, smoothness, and supple tannins. Great wine at a great -
Country: Australia, South AustraliaGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full RedIf you like your Australian red wine to combine power with finesse, then the Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz is the perfect wine for you. Produced on the famed terra rossa soils, arguably Australia’s greatest, in the warm Wrattonbully region, it gets its name from the remains of a 37-million-year-old whale that were found here. Made from old, low-yielding vines, the quantity of fruit produced here is tiny, but the quality is exceptional. Once picked the grapes were destemmed – no ex -
Country: Spain, Montilla-MorilesGrapes: Pedro XimenezABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex White90 Points - Guia Penin. The Alvear 3 Miradas Vino de Pueblo 2018 is a striking example of Montilla-Moriles’ new wave. Made entirely from old-vine Pedro Ximénez grown on the region’s chalk-rich albariza soils, it’s fermented in traditional tinajas and aged briefly under flor. This is Alvear showing a lighter touch — a beautifully textural, dry white that captures both the heritage and the energy of the region today. Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Guia Penin (2018 Vintage) Taste Bright, lifted an -
Country: France, South West FranceGrapes: MalbecABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity Red92 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Château du Caillau Cahors Malbec is a striking example of the “black wine” from the Lot. Deep, dark and immediately expressive, it combines the power and structure Cahors is famous for with a purity of fruit that makes it approachable even in its youth. Rated 92 points by Wine Enthusiast, this Malbec demonstrates the region’s capacity for rich, layered reds that balance intensity with finesse. Taste On the nose, expect black cherry, plum and subtle violet aromas, lif -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full RedCrafted from the finest Helderberg vineyards, Waterford Estate Kevin Arnold Shiraz is a masterful showcase of balance, depth, and complexity. Named after Waterford’s founding winemaker, this refined Shiraz embodies both power and precision—perfect for those who appreciate a structured yet expressive red. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Sept 2025) Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2019 Vintage) Taste Rich aromas of dark berries, violets, and exotic spices lead to a beautifully layered palate. NoteRegular Price£34.9520% Off South Africa£27.96 -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Chenin BlancABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteFrom a small plot planted in 1986 at 230 meters above sea level, the different soil types contribute to the complexity and many facets of this wine. The Moordernaarskloof (Murderers Gorge) Chenin Blanc has delicate scents of wild flowers and fruit, especially Cape Honeysuckle, white peaches, and pineapples, with an underlying minerality. The palate fully matches the nose with a creamy sensation and a texture that combines elegance and intensity, along with concentrated fruit flavours. Wine PressRegular Price£22.9520% Off South Africa£18.36 -
Country: Australia, South AustraliaGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red92 Points - WinePilot. The Tapanappa Foggy Hill Pinot Noir is a prime example of what cool-climate Australian Pinot can do. From the breezy slopes of the Fleurieu Peninsula, it’s elegant, layered, and quietly powerful. There’s a real sense of place here — the vineyard sits at 350m and the maritime influence keeps everything fresh and precise. Drink it now if you’re impatient, or tuck a few bottles away and watch it gain even more depth. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Sept 2025) Taste Bright, medium-weight -
Country: Italy, VenetoGrapes: Pinot GrigioABV: 13.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteBright and expressive, this Pinot Grigio balances crisp green apple and pear with subtle citrus and floral notes. Medium-bodied and textured, it has a soft, creamy mid-palate, fresh acidity, and a mineral-driven finish that lingers. Elegant yet approachable, it’s perfect on its own or with seafood and light pasta dishes. About the Producer Tenute Ca’Botta is an innovative winery in northern Italy’s Veneto region. They specialise in making dry red and white wines from partially dried grapes, know
