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Country: Italy, VenetoGrapes: GleraABV: 11%Style: Fresh Fruity SparklingSilver Medal - Mundus Vini. Crafted through natural fermentation, this premium Prosecco offers a refreshing blend of floral and fruity notes, complemented by a gentle, creamy mousse. Villa degli Olmi, a fourth-generation family-run winery, consistently excels in producing an impressive range of affordable, high-quality wines. Its Prosecco delights with vibrant apple and citrus flavours while eschewing the traditional bready Champagne undertones in favour of a fragrant jasmine infusion. With wellRegular Price£15.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£12.76 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Canon FronsacGrapes: MerlotABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedThe nose needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of spices, pepper and more of the fresh/varietal flowers that are associated with small touches of cassis as well as a fine toasted tip. The palate is fruity and offers a tangy structure, juiciness, flavour, a fine salinity, roundness, a good finesse of the texture, freshness, as well as a certain tension in finesse. This wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy/pulpy cassis, and more red berries with touches of pulpy / tangy plum, hints ofRegular Price£19.45Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£15.56 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Cotes de BourgGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic RedThis delightful Merlot-Cabernet blend is built on centuries of Bordeaux tradition. This prestigious estate, boasting six generations of craftsmanship, offers exceptional value. The Lafons, honouring tradition and utilising modern techniques, produce a stunning 2019. This medium bodied red offers a beautiful balance of fruit and acidity. Fresh florals, ripe cherry, and a mineral finish with hints of tobacco create a classic Bordeaux experience, all at a great price point. About the Producer SixRegular Price£16.45Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£13.16 -
Country: France, Loire ValleyGrapes: Chenin BlancABV: 12.5%Style: Crisp Classic Sparkling91 Points - James Melendez. An exceptional organic sparkling wine that puts many champagnes in its shadow. This lovely Organic Crémant de Loire has been aged for a minimum of 12 months to obtain maximum aromatics and complexity. The first nose is delicate and very fresh, then it is more expressive through a small biscuit tip after aeration. We find this in the mouth within a compact texture, built by the time on slats, illustrated by small and delicate bubbles and supported by aromas of fresh liRegular Price£24.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£19.96
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Country: Italy, VenetoGrapes: GleraABV: 11%Style: Fresh Fruity SparklingSilver Medal - Mundus Vini. Crafted through natural fermentation, this premium Prosecco offers a refreshing blend of floral and fruity notes, complemented by a gentle, creamy mousse. Villa degli Olmi, a fourth-generation family-run winery, consistently excels in producing an impressive range of affordable, high-quality wines. Its Prosecco delights with vibrant apple and citrus flavours while eschewing the traditional bready Champagne undertones in favour of a fragrant jasmine infusion. With wellRegular Price£15.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£12.76 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Canon FronsacGrapes: MerlotABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedThe nose needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of spices, pepper and more of the fresh/varietal flowers that are associated with small touches of cassis as well as a fine toasted tip. The palate is fruity and offers a tangy structure, juiciness, flavour, a fine salinity, roundness, a good finesse of the texture, freshness, as well as a certain tension in finesse. This wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy/pulpy cassis, and more red berries with touches of pulpy / tangy plum, hints ofRegular Price£19.45Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£15.56 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Blaye-Cotes de BordeauxGrapes: MerlotABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic RedBordeaux's Blaye-Cotes de Bordeaux is one of the less well-known communes of this famed region. Subsequently its wines are often excellent value for money, especially in near-perfect vintages like 2019. The Chateau Crusquet de Lagarcie is Merlot-based and offers masses of pump black berry, plum, and cherry fruit, with cassis, spice and green pepper flavours coming from the firmer Cabernet. With its long, smouldering finish, this is an outstanding claret for the money, one that will continue tRegular Price£16.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£13.56 -
Country: Italy, VenetoGrapes: CorvinaABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity Red92 Points - Luca Maroni. Produced from high-altitude vineyards using hand-picked Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, and Corvinone grapes, the Tenute Ca 'Botta Alta Valpolicella Superiore DOC 2019 is an award-winning, critically acclaimed Italian wine that sets new standards for Valpolicella. The vines’ altitude imbues a lovely freshness and aromatics to the wine, which are balanced by it being made in their patented Fermentino Ca'Botta tank for greater richness of structure and aroma. Vivino Rating: -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Cotes de BourgGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic RedThis delightful Merlot-Cabernet blend is built on centuries of Bordeaux tradition. This prestigious estate, boasting six generations of craftsmanship, offers exceptional value. The Lafons, honouring tradition and utilising modern techniques, produce a stunning 2019. This medium bodied red offers a beautiful balance of fruit and acidity. Fresh florals, ripe cherry, and a mineral finish with hints of tobacco create a classic Bordeaux experience, all at a great price point. About the Producer SixRegular Price£16.45Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£13.16 -
Country: France, Loire ValleyGrapes: Chenin BlancABV: 12.5%Style: Crisp Classic Sparkling91 Points - James Melendez. An exceptional organic sparkling wine that puts many champagnes in its shadow. This lovely Organic Crémant de Loire has been aged for a minimum of 12 months to obtain maximum aromatics and complexity. The first nose is delicate and very fresh, then it is more expressive through a small biscuit tip after aeration. We find this in the mouth within a compact texture, built by the time on slats, illustrated by small and delicate bubbles and supported by aromas of fresh liRegular Price£24.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£19.96 -
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 -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: GrenacheABV: 14%Style: Juicy Lively RedNicknamed by the winemaking team as their ‘Buddy’ wine, the Chateau de Gourdon 921 Le Coq Rouge Cotes du Rhone was created to be a joyous, easy-going wine. Rich dark ruby red colour with a pretty pink rim, the bouquet is a classic mix of stewed blackberries, raspberries and black pepper. Juicy and lively on the palate, there’s a lovely balance between black fruits, red berries, cherries, and spices. Perfect with hard cheeses, red meats or mushroom dishes. Produced from a blend of Grenache with aRegular Price£15.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£12.76 -
Country: Italy, VenetoGrapes: Corvina, RondinellaABV: 14.5%Style: Smooth Fruity Red94 Points - Luca Maroni. This is produced using hand-picked Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, and Corvinone grapes and the age-old Ripasso, double fermentation technique. It then receives length ageing in small French barrels, adding further complexity and depth. This Decanter World Wine Awards Silver Medal winner is the ideal partner for dark red meats, mushroom dishes, and strong cheeses. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Jun 2025) Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - Luca Maroni (2018 Vintage) 90 Points / Silver Med -
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: Germany, PfalzGrapes: RieslingABV: 12%Style: Aromatic Floral White93 Points - IWSC. Not into terroir trends? A23 captures the soul of the grape itself. This Riesling boasts a pure nose of white flowers, crisp apple & pear, with zesty citrus. The dry palate explodes with layers of green & white fruit, a hint of lemon & honey, ending with a kiss of minerals. Beyond typical Riesling - A23 delivers a unique, expressive experience. Try it today! Wine Press Ratings 93 Points / Silver Medal - International Wines and Spirits Challenge Vivino Rating: 4.0 (MRegular Price£14.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£11.96 -
Country: Germany, MoselGrapes: RieslingABV: 9%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThe Peter Mertes Gold Edition Riesling Kabinett Feinherb 2023 is another outstanding wine from this award-winning producer. White gold with amber highlights, the bouquet offers lovely fragrant notes of white blossom, green apple, pears and grapefruit. The quality of the excellent (if capricious!) 2023 vintage shines through, with mouth-watering flavours of honeydew melon, dried apple and citrus, all of which are set off by minerals and a touch of lemon zest. Off-dry, with fragrant notes of whi -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Cotes de BourgGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedThe Chateau Tertre de Viaud 2022 highlights the quality of both the Cotes de Bourg and the 2022 Bordeaux vintage. Inky purple with a charming pink rim, the nose offers ripe notes of plum, cherry, kirsch, baked earth, spices, and blueberries. In the mouth, it's medium-bodied with a lovely purity to the bramble, red and black berries, and damson fruit. Supporting notes of tobacco, green peppers, and flowers make for a mesmering and complete drinking experience. Bravo! 92 Points - Wine EnthusiaRegular Price£16.45Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£13.16 -
Country: France, BordeauxGrapes: MerlotABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedGold Medal Winner. Château Bois de Rolland is situated just 17 kilometres from Saint Emilion, famous for its World Class wines like Château Angelus. This cuvée, made from old vines (Vieilles Vignes) benefits from the same clay and limestone soils, perfect for the Merlot grape to show its full potential. 70% Merlot & 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, this estate bottled wine has a lovely cherry red colour with an elegant nose of cinnamon, vanilla and red fruits. Nicely rounded with a good structure andRegular Price£16.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£13.56 -
Country: France, BordeauxGrapes: SemillonABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Fruity White91 Points - Hudun.com. The A de Château d’Arche Bordeaux Blanc is the dry white wine from the Sauternes Grand Cru Classe, Château d’Arche. 2021 was an outstanding vintage for white Bordeaux wines as growers were able to harvest before the rains came. A blend of 85% Semillon and 15% Sauvignon Blanc, the grapes came from selected plots that weren’t affected by botrytis, the fungus that makes Sauternes sweet. The grapes were hand-harvested and hand-sorted before being gently pressed and fermented iRegular Price£21.45Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£17.16 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Haut MedocGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red90 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Chateau Laroze Labatisse is a relatively modern estate that builds on ancient winemaking roots. The passion project of Gérard Bougès, it started life in 1983 when Gérard decided to develop some family-owned land in Fournas, in the town of Saint Sauveur, just inland from the prized commune of Pauillac. Seeing the land's potential for producing top-flight wines, he began assembling small, high-quality plots and released his first vintage in 1988. Ever the perfectionistRegular Price£18.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£15.16 -
Country: Italy, VenetoGrapes: MuscatABV: 6.5%Style: Sweet Aromatic SparklingA deliciously light and fragrant Moscato from the family-owned winery Villa Degli Olmi, dating back to the 19th century. With only 6.5% alcohol, the Corte dei Rovi Moscato Spumante has fine bubbles and a wonderfully aromatic nose, typical of the Muscat grape variety. Both floral and fruity with delicate sweet notes of honey, Moscato is an excellent aperitif or accompaniment to desserts and pastries. Tasting Notes Bright yellow colour, with delicate bubbles, aromatic scent typical of Muscat, floRegular Price£12.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£10.36 -
Country: France, Languedoc-RoussillonGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedBronze Medal Winner - IWSC. 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, for Thomas and Gunhild, the grape’s the star. The A23 Syrah is a fantastically complex, silky-textured, well-structured wine. Deeply coloured, the bouquet blends black fruits and black pepper with a touch oRegular Price£14.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£11.96 -
Country: Italy, PugliaGrapes: VerdecaABV: 12.5%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThe Puglia Pop Riccio Verdeca is a brilliantly innovative wine from Puglia on Italy's southern Adriatic coast. Made from the native Verdeca, Puglia Pop's mission is to produce unorthodox wines that are an authentic reflection of grape and place. In the case of the Puglia Pop Riccio Verdeca, this has resulted in a wine that's fresh and minerally, but with richness and intensity. Taste Straw gold in colour with pale emerald highlights, the bouquet is fresh and zingy with green apple, lychee, pine -
Country: Spain, Galicia, Rias BaixasGrapes: AlbarinoABV: 12.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteThe iconic Mar de Frades Albariño is a pure expression of the unique characteristics of the Albariño grape variety. Ghostly pale it offers intense aromas of lemon, grapefruit, orange zest, crushed rocks, gardenia flowers, and melon. In the mouth its tangy and as fresh as the Atlantic breezes that play such a part in its creation. Beyond this first rush are flavours of tropical lychee and pineapple, mandarin with delicate balsamic and a hint of salinity. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (May 2025) Wine Pres -
Country: France, Bordeaux, GravesGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic RedGold Medal - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. 90+ point Graves Bordeaux is a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot from an historic listed Château on a terrace overlooking the Garonne River. Spiced red hedgerow fruit with well balanced tannins and a fresh finish. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Apr 2025) Awards / Wine Press Ratings Gold Medal - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (2020) 90 Points - Decanter (2019) "An intensely fragrant nose of bramble fruits and fresh strawberries. Immediately alive and sRegular Price£19.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£15.96 -
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 -
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£19.45Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£15.56 -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red91 Points - Falstaff. The Catena Appellation La Consulta Malbec 2019 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 2019 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