2023 Vintage Wines
2023 Vintage Wines
Staff Picks
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Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic RedFrom the single vineyard Crais de Chêne in Fixin, Naddef’s 2023 shows the domaine’s hallmark balance of structure and finesse. Hand-harvested and carefully vinified, it captures the depth and rustic charm of Fixin with a polished, modern touch. Taste Bright ruby in colour, with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and a hint of spice. The palate is vibrant and expressive, combining juicy fruit with earthy undertones, fine tannins, and a fresh, mineral finish that reflects its Côte de Nuits terroir.Regular Price£64.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£51.96 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteFrom the hills of Chitry-le-Fort, this white Burgundy is all about freshness and minerality. Hand-harvested and carefully vinified, it captures the subtle elegance of Kimmeridgian marl soils. Bright and precise, it’s an approachable Chardonnay with a clear sense of place. Taste This wine presents a golden yellow hue with an inviting nose of white flowers and fresh fruit, including lime and grapefruit. On the palate, it opens clean and straightforward before developing into a rich, layered profilRegular Price£24.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£19.96 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: AligoteABV: 12.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteDomaine Giraudon’s Bourgogne Aligoté comes from 5 hectares of carefully tended vineyards in Chitry-le-Fort. Hand-harvested and sustainably managed with controlled tillage, natural grassing, and short Guyot pruning, the grapes are vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve freshness and authenticity. The result is an Aligoté that is precise, lively, and reflective of its mineral-rich terroir. Taste Vibrant pale yellow in the glass, this Aligoté shows fresh, fruity aromasRegular Price£19.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£15.96 -
Country: Italy, SicilyGrapes: Carricante, CatarattoABV: 13%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteTenuta Ferrata Ceneris Etna Bianco 2023 is a crisp, mineral-driven white from Sicily’s storied volcanic slopes, uniting the freshness of Carricante and Catarratto with the region’s signature energy. Produced by a passionate family estate harnessing Etna’s wild spirit, and already drawing high praise, it stands out as a compelling choice for lovers of terroir-driven Mediterranean whites. TasteThis vibrant Sicilian white - principally Carricante with a dash of Catarratto - pours a straw yellow wit
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Country: France, AlsaceGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 12.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red91 Points - Ian D'Agata.Trimbach’s Pinot Noir Réserve is a reminder that Alsace isn’t just about whites. Sourced from estate vineyards and crafted with typical precision, it’s a vibrant, finely etched red with purity, poise and just the right amount of grip. Bright cherry fruit, subtle spice and a whisper of earthiness—proof that Pinot Noir from Alsace deserves a spot on the serious wine drinker’s radar. Taste Bright and expressive, with aromas of sour cherry, wild berries and a hint of spice. T -
Country: Spain, Galicia, RibeiroGrapes: Treixadura, AlbarinoABV: 13%Style: Classy Complex WhiteA rare, small-production Ribeiro from the 2-hectare Viña de La Castiñeira in Ribadavia. Made from 96% Treixadura and 4% Albariño, 60% was aged on fine lees in stainless steel and 40% in 600 L French oak for six months. Bright lemon-yellow with pale gold reflections, it offers pear and mimosa aromas, a fresh and structured Atlantic-driven palate, and a long, precise finish. Only 1,982 bottles produced. Taste Bright lemon-yellow with pale gold reflections, La Sombrilla 2023 shows aromas of pear an -
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 matur -
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: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: Grenache, Syrah / ShirazABV: 15.5%Style: Rich Full RedThe Chateau de Gourdon Terrasse a l'Ombre is made under the relatively rarely seen Côtes du Rhône Village "Suze-la-Rousse”. A blend of old vine Grenache and Syrah, each plot is harvested individually and several ‘tries’ may be attempted to ensure only perfectly ripe grapes are picked. To ensure the wines reflect the character of the vine and vineyard, they are fermented in stainless steel using natural yeasts. Taste With its wonderfully deep, saturated colour and bold bouquet of crushed plums, b -
Country: Australia, Margaret RiverGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13%Style: Classy Complex WhiteThe Uovo Chardonnay 2023 is Larry Cherubino’s take on a modern, site-driven Chardonnay. Fermented in a mix of stainless steel and large oak egg-shaped vats—hence the name ‘Uovo’—it balances freshness and texture, highlighting the purity of the fruit while giving subtle weight and creaminess. The 2023 vintage, with its bright, energetic climate, yields a wine of focus and elegance, designed to express both vineyard character and winemaking precision. Taste Pale gold in the glass, the Uovo Chardon -
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: Italy, PiedmontGrapes: BarberaABV: 14.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedA brilliant example of Barbera from one of Piedmont’s great names. The 2023 Ca’ di Pian is packed with juicy dark fruit, lively freshness, and just the right touch of spice — deliciously versatile at the table and seriously good value. Taste The 2023 Ca’ di Pian Barbera d’Asti Superiore is bright and expressive, brimming with ripe cherry, plum, and blackberry fruit. There’s a lifted floral note, a hint of spice, and a touch of mocha from time in oak. The palate is sleek and concentrated, with Ba -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 14%Style: Classy Complex White95 Points / Gold Medal Winner Decanter World Wine Awards. From the cool, high slopes of Stellenbosch’s Rondekop hill, Oldenburg’s 2023 Chardonnay is a benchmark for modern South African elegance. Awarded 95 Points and a Gold Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards, it balances citrus brightness and ripe stone fruit with subtle oak spice and a mineral edge. Stylish, precise, and ageworthy, this is one of the Cape’s finest Chardonnays. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (September 2025) Wine Press Ratings 95 Poin -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteFrom old Chardonnay vines in Marsannay, Naddef’s 2023 Blanc Vieilles Vignes highlights the precision and freshness that define the domaine’s style. Hand-picked and vinified with care, it delivers a fine balance of richness and mineral drive, offering a superb expression of this often-overlooked appellation. Taste Bright and expressive, with aromas of citrus, white flowers and a touch of stone fruit. The palate combines freshness and depth, with ripe orchard fruit, a subtle creaminess, and a cleaRegular Price£46.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£37.56 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedNathalie Theulot and Jean-Claude Juillot have quietly built Domaine Theulot Juillot into one of Mercurey’s most consistent and characterful producers. Their wines are a reminder that great Burgundy doesn’t always come with a Côte d’Or postcode. Working organically and with old vines rooted deep in Mercurey’s limestone soils, they craft Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays of purity, poise and genuine regional identity. Taste Bright, lifted red fruit leads the way — think wild strawberries, cherries and aRegular Price£34.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£27.96 -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 15%Style: Aromatic Floral White91 Points - Wine Spectator.Dave Phinney doesn’t make wines that whisper — even his Sauvignon Blanc has something to say. Blank Stare takes a grape known for its precision and dresses it in Californian attitude. A portion fermented in oak adds depth and texture, while fruit from Sonoma and the Russian River Valley keeps things bright and racy. It’s Sauvignon with swagger — bold, aromatic and just the right side of indulgent. Vivino Rating 4.0 (Sept 2025) Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Wine Specta -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic RedFrom the single vineyard Crais de Chêne in Fixin, Naddef’s 2023 shows the domaine’s hallmark balance of structure and finesse. Hand-harvested and carefully vinified, it captures the depth and rustic charm of Fixin with a polished, modern touch. Taste Bright ruby in colour, with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and a hint of spice. The palate is vibrant and expressive, combining juicy fruit with earthy undertones, fine tannins, and a fresh, mineral finish that reflects its Côte de Nuits terroir.Regular Price£64.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£51.96 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13%Style: Classy Complex WhiteThe Saint-Romain Blanc from Domaine Germain Père & Fils is a refined expression of this cool, limestone-rich village. A third of the wine is aged in new Allier oak barrels and rests on its lees in oak for several months, with regular stirring early on to enhance texture and depth. The result is a white Burgundy of balance and clarity, combining vibrant freshness with subtle complexity, reflecting the precision and care of the domaine. Taste Pale gold with green highlights, the nose opens witRegular Price£48.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£39.16 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteFrom the hills of Chitry-le-Fort, this white Burgundy is all about freshness and minerality. Hand-harvested and carefully vinified, it captures the subtle elegance of Kimmeridgian marl soils. Bright and precise, it’s an approachable Chardonnay with a clear sense of place. Taste This wine presents a golden yellow hue with an inviting nose of white flowers and fresh fruit, including lime and grapefruit. On the palate, it opens clean and straightforward before developing into a rich, layered profilRegular Price£24.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£19.96 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: AligoteABV: 12.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteDomaine Giraudon’s Bourgogne Aligoté comes from 5 hectares of carefully tended vineyards in Chitry-le-Fort. Hand-harvested and sustainably managed with controlled tillage, natural grassing, and short Guyot pruning, the grapes are vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve freshness and authenticity. The result is an Aligoté that is precise, lively, and reflective of its mineral-rich terroir. Taste Vibrant pale yellow in the glass, this Aligoté shows fresh, fruity aromasRegular Price£19.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£15.96 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 12.7%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteClément Lavallée’s Les Copains d’Abord Saint-Bris is a low-intervention wine from carefully tended vineyards. Hand-harvested and gently pressed, it undergoes indigenous yeast fermentation, natural malolactic in barrel, and ageing in both oak and stainless steel. Unfined, unfiltered, and handled with gravity rather than pumping, it reflects a delicate, pure expression of Saint-Bris. Taste Pale straw in the glass, with aromas of citrus blossom, green apple, and subtle mineral notes. The palate isRegular Price£43.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£35.16 -
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: Portugal, AlentejoGrapes: Roupeiro, Antao Vaz, Arinto de BucelasABV: 14%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteEsporão Reserva Branco 2023 delivers a creamy, structured palate with-layers of stone fruit, citrus, and oak spice. Made by a sustainability trailblazer in Portugal, this wine is both highly rated and recognised for its environmental ethics - a modern classic with enduring appeal. TasteEsporão Reserva Branco 2023 is full and creamy, revealing layered notes of white peach, citrus, and subtle orange blossom. Underpinned by spice and gentle toasted oak from barrel ageing, the palate is structured a -
Country: Chile, Colchagua ValleyGrapes: CarmenereABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full RedThe Caballo Loco Grand Cru Apalta is one of the best Chilean red wines you can buy. The flagship brand of multi-award-winning Valdeviso winery it is crafted from a blend of old vine Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, and Syrah in the renowned Apalta region of Chile's Colchagua Valley. Apalta grapes are highly prized by fine wine producers. The region’s Pacific-cooled Mediterranean climate is ideal for producing grapes that are complex, aromatic, fresh-tasting and well-balanced. The poor (apalta mean -
Country: Italy, SicilyGrapes: Carricante, CatarattoABV: 13%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteTenuta Ferrata Ceneris Etna Bianco 2023 is a crisp, mineral-driven white from Sicily’s storied volcanic slopes, uniting the freshness of Carricante and Catarratto with the region’s signature energy. Produced by a passionate family estate harnessing Etna’s wild spirit, and already drawing high praise, it stands out as a compelling choice for lovers of terroir-driven Mediterranean whites. TasteThis vibrant Sicilian white - principally Carricante with a dash of Catarratto - pours a straw yellow wit -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Primitivo / ZinfandelABV: 15.2%Style: Rich Full Red92 Points - Wine Spectator. One of the most amazing Californian Zinfandels you can find in the UK. Big flavours, big body, big abv content, but everything is in harmonious balance. “Juvenile” comes from young vines (6-25 years old), interplanted, from several of their old vine designated vineyards – including Hayne, Ueberroth, Pesenti, Salvador and Vineyard 101. Whilst it offers sumptuous, joyous fruit, it also gives more than a glimpse of Turley’s single vineyard wines. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Aug -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red93 Points - Ray Jordan. Hailing from the cooler 2023 Barossa Valley vintage, the Lou Miranda Estate Fierce III Shiraz is an outstanding example of super-premium Australian Shiraz. Grown on the family’s vineyards at Rowland Flat and Lyndoch in the southern Barossa Valley on single wire trellises, the grapes ripened to perfection, harmoniously balancing fruit, tannin, and acidity. Following a careful fermentation with regular pumping over to maximise extraction, it was matured in American oak for
