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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, lRegular Price£29.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£23.96 -
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£14.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£11.96 -
Country: France, Languedoc-RoussillonGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 14%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteAn 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. 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 capture the essence of the grape they are using. While many winemakers are all about terroir and a taste of place, forRegular Price£14.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£11.96 -
Country: France, Languedoc-RoussillonGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13.5%Style: Juicy Lively RedBronze Medal Winner - IWSC. 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 Bronze Medal Winner - International Wine and Spirits Challenge. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Mar 2025) 'The Spacenine A23 Pinot Noir isn’t produced by the side of the Brighton Road as theRegular Price£15.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£12.76
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Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Complex Sparkling93 Points - James Suckling. The iconic Ruinart Blanc de Blancs is pure Chardonnay elegance. Bright and precise, it delivers citrus, white flowers and subtle mineral notes, all carried on a creamy, persistent mousse. The 1.5 L magnum gives extra presence and allows the wine to age gracefully, making it an impressive choice for celebrations or slow, reflective enjoyment. Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - James Suckling About the Producer Ruinart is the oldest Champagne house, founded in 1729, and hasRegular Price£249.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£199.96 -
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 palateRegular Price£34.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£27.96 -
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 blackRegular Price£29.45Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£23.56 -
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 poRegular Price£21.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£17.56 -
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 citRegular Price£10.45Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£8.36 -
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,Regular Price£24.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£19.96 -
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,Regular Price£43.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£35.16 -
Country: Spain, Murcia, YeclaGrapes: Monastrell / Mourvedre / MataroABV: 11.5%Style: Rich Complex SparklingA genuinely singular Rose 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£54.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£43.96 -
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 palateRegular Price£42.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£34.36 -
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 citronRegular Price£59.65Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£47.72 -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 12%Style: Rich Full RedAt just 12% ABV, this low-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 fea -
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 whileRegular Price£34.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£27.96 -
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)Regular Price£20.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£16.76 -
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 grRegular Price£16.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£13.56 -
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 EyeRegular Price£59.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£47.96 -
Country: USA, California, Napa ValleyGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14.3%Style: Rich Full Red96 Points - The Tasting Panel. Erikson & Caradin Raptor & Crimson Cabernet Sauvignon NV is a benchmark for innovative Napa Valley craftsmanship, blending the best of four stellar vintages into a single, richly textured and elegantly structured wine. Its plush black fruit, spice, and signature Napa minerality, combined with critical acclaim, make it a top pick for discerning Cabernet lovers and collectors seeking depth, character, and luxury in every bottle. Vivino Rating 4.0 (Aug 2025) T -
Country: USA, California, Napa ValleyGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14.3%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - Decanter. Thurlow Cellars Boomslang Cabernet Sauvignon NV is a powerful, polished Napa Valley red that’s both modern and elegantly approachable. This non-vintage Cabernet Sauvignon results from a blend of fruit from 2019, 2021, and 2022, sourced from thirty-five-year-old vines grown in some of Napa’s highest-quality subregions. Crafted by renowned winemaker Kevin Morrisey (formerly of Ehlers Estate and Stags’ Leap), Boomslang delivers a harmonious combination of complexity, plush tex -
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, lRegular Price£29.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£23.96 -
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£48.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£39.16 -
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£16.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£13.56 -
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 driedRegular Price£89.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£71.96 -
Country: Spain, La ManchaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity RedBold, vibrant, and unmistakably modern, SpaceNine A23 is a Tempranillo that breaks boundaries. With layers of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and a touch of vanilla spice, this red is all about deep fruit flavours balanced by smooth tannins. A hint of mocha and toasted oak lingers on the finish, giving it a plush yet structured feel. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Mar 2025) Taste Deep ruby in colour, this Tempranillo bursts with aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and subtle vanilla spice. The paRegular Price£14.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£11.96 -
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£14.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£11.96 -
Country: Austria, NiederosterreichGrapes: Gruner VeltlinerABV: 12.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteFresh and vibrant, this Austrian Grüner Veltliner bursts with green apple, ripe pear, and zesty citrus, lifted by a subtle hint of white pepper spice. A fine balance of lively acidity, crisp minerality, and bright fruit leads to a refreshing, elegant finish. Perfect as an aperitif or paired with light dishes. 90 Points - Falstaff. Two Friends and a Bottle of Wine Grüner Veltliner N.V. is a crisp and refreshing white wine, awarded 90 points by Falstaff. Made from 100% Grüner Veltliner, it showcas