Staff Picks
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Country: Germany, NaheGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 12.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteVibrant, fresh, and contemporary, Weingut Hees Sauvignon Blanc Auener Hohe 2023 showcases the estate’s adventurous spirit in the Nahe region. This wine is recognised for its outstanding value and expressive style. TasteA lively, green and flinty Sauvignon Blanc with brilliant acidity and minerality. On the nose, discover layers of citrus, tropical fruit, and fresh-cut grass, joined by subtle notes of gooseberry and white peach. The palate is snappy and vibrant, offering juicy lime, grapefruit,Regular Price£31.95Spring Sale - SAVE 35%£20.77 -
Country: Spain, MurciaGrapes: Monastrell / Mourvedre / MataroABV: 13%Style: Juicy Lively RedThe Bodegas Bastida En Paradero Desconocido is an excellent example of how good the wines from Murcia in South East Spain have become. Medium-bodied with an aroma of fresh fruits of the forest, on the palate it's lively, well-fruited - strawberries, cherries, raspberries and plums - with a lovely lift of flowers that combine with the fresh, strawberry acidity to give it life and energy. Enjoy this on its own or with red meat or pink fish. About the Producer Founded in 1950, Bodegas Bastida is aRegular Price£15.45Spring Sale - SAVE 35%£10.05 -
Country: Germany, NaheGrapes: RieslingABV: 12%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteWeingut Hees Riesling Trocken 2024 is a lively, aromatic white wine that captures the essence of both the Riesling grape and the Nahe’s mineral-rich terroir. Crafted by a family estate famed for their artisanal attention and minimal intervention, this vintage offers the clarity, energy, and purity that define the best contemporary German Rieslings. TasteThis wine greets the senses with notes of juicy nectarine, citrus, and fresh stone fruit, all supported by an elegant, well-integrated acidity. -
Country: New Zealand, MarlboroughGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 14.5%Style: Classy Complex White93 Points - Cameron Douglas, MS. A wonderful Burgundian style Chardonnay from a producer who carefully select fruit from Marlborough's top organic single vineyards to produce wines of great elegance and complexity. A polished, complex nose that leaps from the glass. Bursting with appealing grapefruit and peach aromas with complex notes of toasted sourdough, popcorn and white pepper lees influence. The most impressive thing about this wine is the poise, balance and restraint on the palate. It's t
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Country: Australia, Margaret RiverGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13%Style: Classy Complex White96 Points - James Suckling. Crafted in concrete egg-shaped vats, the Larry Cherubino Uovo Chardonnay 2024 is a wine of quiet precision and natural energy. The egg's unique shape encourages constant, gentle lees movement — no corners, no stagnation — producing a Chardonnay of remarkable texture and purity. Taste Pale gold in the glass, the Uovo Chardonnay shows aromas of white peach, citrus blossom, and a hint of flinty minerality. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a gentle creaminess from -
Country: Austria, NiederosterreichGrapes: Gruner VeltlinerABV: 12.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteThe Weingut Pfaffl Grüner Veltliner Vom Haus is a beautiful wine borne of one of the most challenging, but successful, vintages in recent years. Made from 100% Grüner Veltliner from their own Certified Sustainable vineyards, this family-owned estate produces classically styled Austrian wines that offer beauty and complexity in a stunningly stylish fashion. If you’re a fan of classy, refined wines such as Alsace Riesling or Chablis, then you will love the Weingut Pfaffl Grüner Veltliner Vom Haus. -
Country: Chile, Colchagua ValleyGrapes: CarmenereABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red93 Points - Wine Review Online. Textbook expression of Chile’s signature grape from Montes. Sourced largely from vineyards in Colchagua Valley, it shows the estate’s knack for producing polished, characterful reds that deliver both depth and drinkability. Generous, smooth and packed with flavour, it’s a reliable benchmark for modern Carmenère. Taste Deep ruby in the glass, with aromas of ripe blackberry, plum and black cherry layered with notes of dark chocolate, sweet spice and a hint of tobacc -
Country: Australia, Yarra ValleyGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic Red95 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Silky, site-driven Pinot Noir from the cool reaches of the Yarra Valley, shaped by precision viticulture and a light touch in the cellar. Sourced from a single vineyard, this is a pure expression of place, fine-boned, aromatic and quietly complex, with an emphasis on clarity over power. Farming is carried out with a strong focus on sustainability, ensuring the vineyard speaks clearly in the glass. Taste Bright red cherry and wild strawberry lead, layered with rose pe -
Country: Australia, Yarra ValleyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Classy Complex White96 Points – James Halliday. Cool-climate Chardonnay at its most refined. Sourced from vineyards across the Yarra Valley, this is a precise, modern Australian style shaped by wild fermentation and careful oak ageing, delivering purity of fruit with texture, freshness and subtle complexity. It’s a benchmark expression of the region’s elegant Chardonnay style. Taste White peach, nectarine and citrus blossom lead the nose, followed by lemon curd, green apple and a hint of hazelnut. A touch of flint -
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: New Zealand, MarlboroughGrapes: Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, RieslingABV: 12.5%Style: Aromatic Floral White92 Points - Cameron Douglas. From Awatere Valley’s finest single vineyards, Yealands Estate Single Vineyard PGR delivers a bright, textural blend of Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and Riesling. Aromatic and inviting, it shows citrus, orchard fruits and delicate spice, lifted by crisp acidity and subtle mineral depth — a refined, site-driven expression of Marlborough. Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Cameron Douglas, MS (2024 Vintage) "Aromatic and enticing bouquet with scents of lemon and apple, pear -
Country: New Zealand, MarlboroughGrapes: AlbarinoABV: 12.5%Style: Dry Refreshing White90 Points - Decanter. From coastal vines in the Awatere Valley, Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Albariño offers a sleek, ocean-influenced take on the Spanish classic — bright, precise and quietly textural, with a premium, site-driven edge. Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Decanter (2023 Vintage) "This is just the second vintage of winemaker Natalie Christensen's Albariño, sourced from the Seaview Vineyard in Awatere Valley, where strong off-shore winds help to produce small, concentrated grapes. S -
Country: New Zealand, Hawke's BayGrapes: Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red95 Points - Cameron Douglas. Esk Valley River Gravel is a rich, complex, and elegant blend from Hawke’s Bay that marries expressive dark fruit with refined oak and seamless structure. Crafted by a trailblazing winery renowned for its artisanal methods and focus on unique terroir, this wine is recognised for excellence by leading critics and offers impressive ageing potential for any serious wine collection. Wine Press Ratings 95 Points - Cameron Douglas, MS (2021 Vintage) "Opaque appearance wit -
Country: France, Languedoc-RoussillonGrapes: PicpoulABV: 12%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteFrom the sunlit shores of southern France, Picpoul de Pinet Réserve de la Roquemolière captures everything that makes Picpoul such a favourite: bright freshness, seaside character and easy drinkability. Made in a clean, modern style, it’s a classic example of why this corner of the Languedoc has become the go-to for crisp, food-friendly whites. Taste Zesty and refreshing from the first sip, with flavours of lemon zest, green apple and a hint of white peach. There’s a light saline note running th -
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: Spain, Manzanilla-Sanlucar de BarramedaGrapes: PalominoABV: 15%Style: Sweet and FortifiedLa Guita Manzanilla is a benchmark of Sanlúcar de Barrameda — a wine that captures the sea-sprayed freshness and quiet complexity that define true Manzanilla. Made entirely from Palomino grapes and aged under flor in the cool coastal bodegas of Sanlúcar, it shows the precision and purity that have made La Guita a staple of the region for generations. Taste Bright, bone-dry and wonderfully briny. Aromas of chamomile, green apple and toasted almond lead into a taut, saline palate with notes of cit -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13%Style: Classy Complex White91 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards. Thelema consistently produce wines of stunning quality and value and this Chardonnay is no exception. 10 months in French oak barrels have given this wine a complex profile of ripe fruit, toasty oak with a lovely texture. Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards (2023 Vintage) "Orange blossom, almond paste and bees wax notes lead into a elegant palate with floral nuance and chalky grip elevated by tangy acidity." Taste Fermented and maturRegular Price£23.4520% Off South Africa£18.76 -
Country: Australia, Margaret RiverGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13%Style: Classy Complex WhiteCrafted in concrete egg-shaped vats, the Larry Cherubino Uovo Chardonnay is a wine of quiet precision and natural energy. The egg's unique shape encourages constant, gentle lees movement — no corners, no stagnation — producing a Chardonnay of remarkable texture and purity. Taste Pale gold in the glass, the Uovo Chardonnay 2023 shows aromas of white peach, citrus blossom, and a hint of flinty minerality. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a gentle creaminess from lees stirring, per -
Country: Australia, Margaret RiverGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteThe Pedestal Chardonnay is Larry Cherubino’s take on a modern, vibrant Margaret River white. Crafted with care, it balances bright, energetic fruit with subtle texture from lees contact, delivering a Chardonnay that is precise, approachable, and expressive of its vineyard site. Taste Pale straw in colour, the Pedestal Chardonnay shows aromas of white peach, citrus blossom, and hints of lightly toasted almond. The palate is medium-bodied and textural, with juicy stone fruit and citrus flavours fr -
Country: Australia, Margaret RiverGrapes: Nebbiolo, Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThe Uovo Nebbiolo-Cabernet Sauvignon is Larry Cherubino’s innovative take on a blend that marries Italian varietal elegance with Margaret River structure. Fermented in the signature egg-shaped vats (‘Uovo’), the wine balances freshness, texture, and precision, highlighting both the lifted aromatics of Nebbiolo and the dark fruit depth of Cabernet Sauvignon. Taste Bright ruby with a hint of garnet, the Uovo Nebbiolo-Cabernet shows aromas of cherry, raspberry, and subtle floral notes, complemented -
Country: Australia, Margaret RiverGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThe Pedestal Cabernet Sauvignon is Larry Cherubino’s expressive take on Margaret River Cabernet, combining vibrant, approachable fruit with classic structure. Crafted from carefully selected vineyards, it balances freshness and depth, delivering a wine that is both immediately appealing and capable of graceful evolution in the cellar. Taste Bright ruby in the glass, the Pedestal Cabernet offers aromas of red and blackcurrant, ripe cherry, and a touch of herbal lift. Medium-bodied and supple, the -
Country: Australia, Margaret RiverGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14%Style: Rich Full RedThe Cherubino Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is Larry Cherubino’s flagship red from Margaret River, combining site expression with precision winemaking. Crafted from carefully selected fruit, it reflects the region’s classic Cabernet traits—ripe dark fruit, fine-grained tannins, and an underlying freshness—while showcasing Larry’s commitment to balance, elegance, and long-term ageability. Taste Deep ruby in colour, the 2021 Cherubino Cabernet opens with aromas of cassis, blackberry, and dark cherry, la -
Country: New Zealand, MarlboroughGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 14%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteVilla Maria Woven Sauvignon Blanc 2023 impresses with its layered citrus and minerality, is produced by a leading sustainable New Zealand estate, and has been recognised with excellent scores from leading critics. TasteA multi-layered Sauvignon Blanc brimming with aromas of citrus, wild fennel, florals, and subtle smoky notes. The palate offers citrus zest, blackcurrant, and nectarine, enveloped by a zesty acid backbone and finely woven mineral texture. French oak ageing brings added complexity, -
Country: New Zealand, Hawke's BayGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteVilla Maria Keltern Vineyard Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 is a sleek, mineral-laced wine showcasing Hawke’s Bay terroir, crafted by one of New Zealand’s most celebrated family estates, and continues to earn critical attention and enthusiast favour. TasteDisplaying a brilliant straw and lime-tinted hue, this Chardonnay opens with fragrant aromas of white nectarine, citrus blossom, and nougat, layered with hints of flint and toasted nuts. The palate is sleek, tightly woven, and unfolds graduall -
Country: New Zealand, Hawke's BayGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteEsk Valley Seabed Chardonnay 2021 balances creamy texture and flinty freshness, layered with stone fruit and subtle oak. Produced by a sustainability leader in New Zealand from a distinctive seabed vineyard, it comes highly rated by critics and wine enthusiasts, standing as a benchmark for Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay. TasteEsk Valley Seabed Chardonnay 2021 displays a creamy, layered palate brimming with flavours of white peach, grapefruit, Brazil nut and lemon, underpinned by flinty, saline mineralit -
Country: New Zealand, MarlboroughGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity RedVilla Maria The Attorney Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 delivers sophisticated depth and complexity, revealing layers of dark fruit, fine tannin, and subtle oak. Crafted by a leading name in sustainable New Zealand winemaking, it has earned top awards and a standout Vivino rating, cementing its reputation as one of the finest Marlborough Pinots. TasteA Pinot Noir of remarkable depth, Villa Maria The Attorney Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 brims with aromas of coffee beans, dried herbs, and rip -
Country: New Zealand, Hawke's BayGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedVilla Maria Ngakirikiri Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 stands as a benchmark New Zealand red: a deeply flavoured, elegantly structured wine from the acclaimed Gimblett Gravels, crafted by a pioneering producer renowned for excellence and innovation. A critically acclaimed flagship wine, it offers refined power, complexity, and exceptional cellaring potential. TasteVilla Maria Ngakirikiri Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 shows an intense, deep purple colour and captivating aromas of cassis, black plum, violet, t -
Country: New Zealand, Hawke's BayGrapes: Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14%Style: Rich Full RedEsk Valley River Gravel 2019 is a rich, complex, and elegant blend from Hawke’s Bay that marries expressive dark fruit with refined oak and seamless structure. Crafted by a trailblazing winery renowned for its artisanal methods and focus on unique terroir, this wine is recognised for excellence by leading critics and offers impressive ageing potential for any serious wine collection. TasteEsk Valley River Gravel 2019 is a full-bodied blend offering deep aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, and plu