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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: France, Languedoc-RoussillonGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 14%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteGold Medal - Gilbert et Gaillard. An inviting bouquet of red apples, melon, citrus and a hint of honey coupled with the rich, well-balanced palate of stone fruits, lemons and crushed nuts make for a gorgeous glassful. Wine Press Ratings Gold Medal - Gilbert et Gaillard, International Challenge 2026 Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Mar 2025) About SpaceNine The husband-and-wife team behind A23’s wines, Thomas and Gunhild, have a unique approach to winemaking. Above all else, they aim to produce wines that cap -
Country: France, Languedoc-RoussillonGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13.5%Style: Juicy Lively RedGold Medal - Gilbert et Gaillard. The SpaceNine A23 Pinot Noir shatters the myth that you can't get great Pinot Noir that offers great value for money. Rated 4.0 on Vivino, it's a soft, rounded style of Pinot that gives plenty of fresh red berry fruit with cherries, cream, and spicy vanilla to the finish. Wine Press Ratings Gold Medal - Gilbert et Gaillard, International Challenge 2026 Bronze Medal Winner - International Wine and Spirits Challenge Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Mar 2025) 'The Spacenine ARegular Price£17.95Spring Collection - Save 15%£15.26 -
Country: Italy, VenetoGrapes: GleraABV: 11%Style: Fresh Fruity SparklingA beautiful rose Prosecco from the family-run Villa Degli Olmi. Delightfully elegant bubbles with notes of summer red fruits, accompanied by a savoury and creamy finish. A wonderful aperitif or simply to be enjoyed in the sun. The bouquet is delicate with notes of red fruits, and the flavour is savoury with creamy effervescence. Excellent as an aperitif, it is a wine for the whole meal that goes well with cold and light dishes, risottos, fish main courses and white meats. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (MarRegular Price£19.45Spring Collection - Save 15%£16.54
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Country: England, DorsetGrapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot MeunierABV: 12%Style: Rich Complex Sparkling93 Points – Anne Krebiehl MW. A chardonnay‑dominant traditional method sparkling wine from cool Dorset, built around bright citrus and saline minerality with subtle complexity from pinot noir and pinot meunier. Grown on chalky soils and made with a low‑intervention approach, this cuvée marries fresh orchard fruit with a refined texture and persistent mousse, reflecting careful viticulture and sustainable practices throughout. Taste Vivid lemon zest and green apple give immediate lift, followed b -
Country: England, DorsetGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12%Style: Crisp Classic SparklingGold Medal – IWSC 2025. 100 % Chardonnay from chalky Dorset soils, this traditional method English sparkling shows both precision and texture. Extended lees ageing brings depth and lees‑driven complexity, while sustainable vineyard practices and a light‑touch cellar approach let crisp cool‑climate fruit shine through. Bright acidity and saline minerality give definition to the wine’s orchard fruit and brioche character. Taste Aromas of green apple, lemon zest and pear blossom lead, followed by t -
Country: England, DorsetGrapes: Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, ChardonnayABV: 12%Style: Rich Complex SparklingGold Medal Winne - WineGB. A Pinot-led traditional method sparkling wine built around Pinot Noir, supported by Pinot Meunier and a touch of Chardonnay, grown on the chalk soils of Dorset. Richer and broader than the typical English style, it leans into the depth and generosity of the Pinots, with low-intervention winemaking and sustainable vineyard practices allowing texture and character to take centre stage. Taste Ripe red berry fruit lead raspberry, red cherry and a touch of blackcurrant leaf -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Complex Sparkling91 Points - Cellar Tracker. Grand Cru Champagne from the prized vineyards of Chouilly, offered here in a handy half bottle. Made from 100% Chardonnay, this Blanc de Blancs delivers real precision and finesse, with more depth and polish than many big name houses, and at a far more appealing price. Taste Gold yellow colour with aromas of pastries and freshly baked bread. On the palate, citrus dominated flavours of lemon, tangerine & grapefruit with a complex finish of cocoa and linseed oil. Vi -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Complex Sparkling92 Points - Decanter. Blanc de Blancs Champagne with real precision, built on Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs. Zero dosage puts everything under the spotlight, so there’s nowhere to hide, just chalk, citrus and the natural depth of the fruit. It’s a style that leans into tension and structure, offering a more focused, gastronomic take on Champagne. Taste Taut and driven, with lemon zest, green apple and a fine bead carrying the wine across the palate. Layers of chalk and crushed stRegular Price£46.95Spring Collection - Save 15%£39.91 -
Country: England, KentGrapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot MeunierABV: 12%Style: Crisp Classic SparklingFolc English Sparkling Rosé marks an exciting new chapter for Folc, made under a négociant model that sources top fruit from leading vineyards across southern England. Using the classic Champagne grapes – Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier – it’s crafted by the traditional method and aged 23 months on lees. Bright, precise and refined, this is a modern English sparkling with real freshness and depth. Taste Cherry pip and dried flowers meet fresh strawberry jam on the nose, while the palate -
Country: Portugal, DouroGrapes: Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barocca, Touriga FrancaABV: 19%Style: Sweet and Fortified91 Points - Decanter. Quinta da Pedra Alta Alta No. 10 is an elegant, complex tawny port crafted from a blend of Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Nacional, and Touriga Franca. The grapes are handpicked from high-altitude vineyards and foot-stomped in traditional granite lagars. Aged in old port casks, including a small proportion from barrels over 40 years old, this port showcases the estate’s commitment to quality and tradition. Taste Deep amber in colour, with aromas of dried red and black -
Country: Portugal, DouroGrapes: RabigatoABV: 18%Style: Sweet and Fortified90 Points - Decanter. Quinta da Pedra Alta Pedra No. 03 White Port NV is a modern, off-dry white port that showcases the versatility of Portugal’s indigenous grape varieties. A blend of Rabigato, Gouveio, and Viosinho, this white port is crafted from premium grapes sourced from the estate’s highest vineyards. The wine is aged in traditional oak casks, resulting in a harmonious balance of fruit and structure. With an alcohol content of 18%, it offers a refreshing alternative to traditional red po -
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: Spain, Montilla-MorilesGrapes: Pedro XimenezABV: 16%Style: Sweet and FortifiedAlvear Pedro Ximénez Solera 1927 is a benchmark expression of Spain’s most iconic dessert wine. Made from sun‑dried Pedro Ximénez grapes and aged in a traditional solera system, it delivers a rich, unctuous nectar that balances intense sweetness with remarkable depth and complexity. With a deep mahogany hue and viscous texture, it exemplifies the artistry and tradition of Montilla‑Moriles winemaking. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Oct 2025) Taste Deep mahogany in colour, with aromas of dried figs, toffee, -
Country: Spain, Montilla-MorilesGrapes: Pedro XimenezABV: 19%Style: Sweet and Fortified95 Points - Guia Penin. A rare gem from Montilla-Moriles, Alvear Palo Cortado Nº 7 PX NV is made entirely from Pedro Ximénez and aged around 20 years in a solera system. It combines the finesse of an Amontillado with the depth of an Oloroso, offering a beautifully mature and distinctive style from one of Spain’s oldest bodegas. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Oct 2025) Wine Press Ratings 95 Points - Guia Penin "Style, complex, age nuances, elegant. Colour, old gold, amber rim. Aroma, acetaldehyde, varnish, -
Country: Spain, Murcia, YeclaGrapes: Monastrell / Mourvedre / MataroABV: 11.5%Style: Rich Complex SparklingA genuinely singular Rosé Cava, this limited release brings together Mediterranean Monastrell and more than 40 months on lees to create a sparkling wine with depth, freshness and real personality. Crafted from the 2020 vintage and finished with an extraordinary Fondillón-based dosage drawn from 1964, 1971 and 1973, it’s a bottling that links history, artistry and superb viticulture. Fewer than 3,000 bottles exist, each presented with a sculptural “nose” by Nicolás de Maya—an ode to intuition andRegular Price£54.95Spring Collection - Save 15%£46.71 -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot MeunierABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Complex Sparkling96 Points - Cameron Douglas, MS. Ayala Brut Majeur NV is the house’s signature non-vintage Champagne, highly rated and excellent value. Predominantly Chardonnay with a touch of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, it delivers bright citrus, green apple, and subtle brioche notes. Ideal as an aperitif, with fresh seafood, light poultry, or simply to enjoy with friends — a Champagne you’ll reach for again and again. Taste The nose shows green apple, pear, lemon zest, and gentle floral hints. On the palate -
Country: England, KentGrapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot MeunierABV: 12%Style: Crisp Classic SparklingDomaine Evremond Classic Cuvee Edition 1 NV offers a harmonious balance of citrus, orchard, and pastry notes, underscored by a fine creamy mousse and saline minerality. Produced by a remarkable Franco-British team - Taittinger and Hatch Mansfield - it is already decorated with high critic scores. This wine is an elegant tribute to both tradition and innovation in English sparkling winemaking. TasteA fine and elegant mousse carries concentrated flavours of lemon, green apple, rich tarte au citron -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 12%Style: Rich Full RedAt just 12% ABV, this lower-alcohol red drinks like a white. It has the weight and texture of a red, a touch of sweetness on the palate, and is best served chilled, even icy cold. A blend of Shiraz, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot and Sagrantino from Rovalley Vineyard in southern Barossa gives aromatic complexity and layered texture. Perfect with spicy dishes – Thai, Indian, Vietnamese or Mexican – where the gentle sweetness tames the heat. TasteJuicy and refreshing, the Fierce III Wild Blend f -
Country: Germany, NaheGrapes: RieslingABV: 12%Style: Fresh Fruity SparklingThis truly unique Riesling Sparkling Brut opens with lively citrus, green apple, and white peach, underscored by energetic bubbles. The palate is fresh and zingy, balancing fruitiness with a crisp acidity and a delicate mineral edge. Its mousse is gentle yet persistent, leading to a clean, invigorating finish. ProductionProduced using the traditional bottle fermenting method (méthode traditionelle), this sparkling Riesling sees extended lees aging, which enhances its complexity and texture while -
Country: France, Loire ValleyGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 11%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteGold Medal - Gilbert et Gaillard. Zesty, fresh and unmistakably Loire in style, SpaceNine A23 is all about bright Sauvignon Blanc character. Bursting with citrus, gooseberry and cut grass, it’s clean, energetic and easy to enjoy — a crisp, modern take on classic Loire freshness. Wine Press Ratings Gold Medal - Gilbert et Gaillard, International Challenge 2026 About SpaceNine The husband-and-wife team behind A23’s wines, Thomas and Gunhild, have a unique approach to winemaking. Above all else, t -
Country: England, SussexGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12%Style: Fresh Fruity SparklingFitz Sparkling Wine is an innovative English sparkling wine that emphasises fruit and is easy to enjoy. It is produced in Sussex using the Charmat method, which the finest producers of Prosecco favour. Fitz is light, fruity, and juicy, with mouthwatering tones of white peach, honeysuckle, apple with melon, pear and a touch of gingery spice to the crisp finish. Vegan-friendly, serve this lightly chilled with strawberries, hummus and crudites, or peppery rocket salad. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (May 2025) -
Country: Italy, PugliaGrapes: Minutolo, Bianco d’Alessano, VerdecaABV: 11.5%Style: Fresh Fruity SparklingThe Cignomoro Pepe Nero Cuvee Spumante Brut NV is a delicious sparkling wine from the Cignomoro winery. Cignomoro is a genuinely boutique winery in the heart of Puglia on Italy's southern Adriatic coast. Produced from a blend of native Puglian grapes, the Cignomoro Pepe Nero Cuvee Spumante Brut is fun and serious at the same time. Vivino Rating 4.1 (May 2025) Taste Blend: Minutolo / Bianco d’Alessano / Verdeca Ghostly pale with beautiful, tiny bubbles, the nose is a charming blend of white gr -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12%Style: Crisp Classic Sparkling96 Points - bettane et desseauve. 'La Cuvée' comes from the purest grape juice and it alone allows Laurent‑Perrier to craft a champagne of great finesse and a beautiful freshness obtained after a long ageing process (4 years) in their cellars. Laurent‑Perrier’s style and personality are defined by its very high proportion of Chardonnay, made up of Chardonnay 50%, Pinot Noir 30-35%, Meunier 10-15% sourced from over 100 different Crus for maximum complexity and balance. Sensory Characteristics Eye -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot NoirABV: 12%Style: Rich Complex SparklingLebeau-Batiste Brut Tradition is a beautifully crafted grower Champagne, aged on its lees for over two and a half years to build complexity and depth. The blend also includes 20% reserve wines from previous standout vintages – a hallmark of quality that adds richness rarely found in non-vintage Champagne. Taste Pale gold in the glass with fine, pearlescent bubbles, this wine opens with inviting aromas of white berries, citrus peel and warm almond croissants. The palate is rounded and generous, l -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12%Style: Rich Complex SparklingCuvée Terre de Chardonnay is a pure expression of Chardonnay, crafted with elegance and finesse. This blanc de blancs Champagne captures the variety’s charm and complexity in a style that’s both refined and welcoming – a true showcase of Chardonnay’s potential in Champagne. Vivino Rating 4.1 (June 2025) Blend: 100% Chardonnay Taste Delicately fragrant on the nose with notes of white flowers, green grapes, fresh apples, and crushed nuts. On the palate, it surprises with its weight and depth, delRegular Price£48.95Spring Collection - Save 15%£41.61 -
Country: Spain, CataloniaGrapes: Xarel-lo, Parellada, Viura / MacabeoABV: 11.5%Style: Crisp Classic SparklingThe Castell de Sant Pau Cava has quietly built a strong reputation — and rightly so. Bursting with creamy peach and pear, sharpened by citrus and a touch of dry, dusty minerality, this is serious Cava in the grower Champagne mould, just without the price tag. A must for fizz lovers. Pair with salty canapés or white, meaty fish like monkfish or turbot. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2025) Wine Press Ratings 89 Points - James Suckling "A medium-bodied Cava with green apples, lemon peel, apricot pie and hRegular Price£16.95Spring Collection - Save 15%£14.41 -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 12%Style: Crisp Classic Sparkling95 Points - DWWA. Arguably the most beautiful rosé champagne in the world, the most common criticism of this wine is that the bottles aren’t big enough. The Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rosé is bottled summer. Deep ruby pink, the bouquet wafts waves of concentrated strawberries, red cherries, and raspberries into the air. On the palate this a serious joy. It opens up with an intense, Burgundy-like rush of cherries, loganberries and brambles, only for cherry sherbet acidity, flowers, liquorice and dried