Silver 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 well

This fun and delicate Organic Prosecco has alluring and intense aromas, along with a beautiful straw yellow colour achieved though the process of natural fermentation. An impressive Italian Sparkler from a producer who have been making wine since 1895.  About the Producer Villa degli Olmi is a cellar with a long tradition for the quality and distinctiveness of its wines. The story begins on horseback between the 19th and 20th centuries, a few years before the Great War, when great-grandfather

94 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit. Selected for the inaugural Appellation Marlborough Wine Annual Collection 2022, the Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc is a classical Marlborough Sauvignon. Concentrated yet elegant with flavour density and a lingering, precise finish. Sam Kim from Wine Orbit rated this vintage as 94/100 and described it as "Wonderfully fruited and fresh on the nose showing Granny Smith apple, nettle, lime zest and white floral aromas, it's intensely flavoursome on the palate offering e

Gold Medal - Gilbert et Gaillard. This multi award winning Sancerre is a made blend of the best parcels of Sauvignon the Domaine has to offer. On the palate, a fresh, strong, airy style which is seduced by the purity and intensity of the fruit. Beautiful pale clear yellow colour, delicate aromas of white flowers, also developing a citrus tone. This classic Sancerre, made from old vines (over 30 years), is a fabulous seafood accompaniment. A true premium Sancerre. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Apr 2024) Wi

90 Points - Decanter - This delicious NZ Sauvignon Blanc is made from grapes sourced from the three premium Wairau Valley sub-regions, each selected for the distinct characteristic each location brings to the wine. The cool climate enables a long, slow ripening period for the fruit, resulting in intensified flavours and a wonderful naturally crisp acidity. Citrus, grapefruit and peach on the nose, the palate is a wonderful mix of gooseberry, passionfruit and melon. This is a must try for any Sa

The great Sauvignon Blancs from Pouilly-Fumé are known (much like their neighbours in Sancerre, Menetou-Salon and Quincy) for their complex minerality and the richness of facets that their respective micro-terroir brings with them. But while the wine prices on the Loire are skyrocketing in many places, this first-class Pouilly-Fumé from the young Domaine de la Croisée stands out as one to follow. Tasting Note The bouquet offers scents of white fruits, chamomile, and freshly mowed grass. Creamy o

This classy award winning white Bordeaux showcases the unique terroir of the tiny commune of Cerons. The château itself is an old vineyard charterhouse built at the beginning of the 18th-century on a terrace overlooking the Garonne. The dominant Semillon brings richness and tropical fruit flavours along with a smooth texture. The Sauvignon Blanc and Gris bring vivacity, minerality, classic citrus and floral aromas to the blend. The wines are magnificent, colourful, fruity and concentrated. Colou

Yealands Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is from their Seaview vineyard in the Awatere Valley which is exposed to some of the toughest growing conditions in Marlborough; high sunshine and wind, cool nights and low rainfall which produces a smaller, thicker skinned berry with intense fruit flavours. This wine is a blend of three different blocks on the property, each uniquely contributing to the expressive nature of the wine.  Taste Abundant flavours of snow pea, passionfruit and blackcurrant lea

Unbeatable Value Red from Burgundy ! Coteaux Bourguignons is a recent appellation (2011). It allows Burgundy’s red varietals, Pinot Noir and Gamay, to express all of their freshness. Though the soils are all composed of calcareous clay, the diversity of the terroirs that span the region from north to south gives this wine lovely, complex aromas and flavours. Fruity spicy nose with notes of cherry, redcurrant and liquorice with a touch of rose petal. Medium-bodied and delectable on the palate wit

Aged for 10 months in Oak barrels and released for sale 12 months after harvest, this Sancerre has had time to develop its complex and balanced flavours and a beautiful ruby colour. This wine displays aromas of strong ripe red berries with tones of cherry in particular, whilst he palate experiences intense aromas and a finish both fresh and crisp. The concentrated palate, ample and harmonious, prolongs the complexity of aromas and supple tannins, and leads to a persistent finale which leaves you

Situated west of the limestone mountain range spanning from Tournus to Fuissé, Milly-Lamartine vineyards grace the final west-facing slopes of the Mâconnais region. Nestled at elevations of 290 to almost 400 meters, they benefit from the cooler Upper Mâconnais micro-region. Diverse soils, including limestone, clay, and marls, vary by plot, hillside exposure ranges from northeast to southwest. The nose offers freshness with hints of gunflint, menthol, peach, and apricot. On the palate, fullness a

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast. An amazing and better value alternative to Sancerre. Reuilly wine is produced in a small appellation situated near the town of Bourges, distinct from the main Loire Valley wine region. Reuilly lies along the Cher River, a tributary of the Loire, and it has been steadily growing in prominence since its establishment in September 1937. Alongside neighbouring appellations like Ménétou-Salon and Quincy, Reuilly offers a more budget-friendly option compared to the renowne

The Frissant family have been making wine on this 27 hectare vineyard for 8 generations. Spanning 5 different locations and 2 distinct soils structures. This diversity of terroirs allows Xavier to match each grape variety with its perfect growing conditions to produce wines of complexity, and a real expression of the land that they are from. Sourced from the lieux-dits of Les Pentes and Les Hauts Noyers this Touraine Sauvignon Blanc has the balance and minerality of many Sancerre's but for a fra

Award Winning - featured in Prestigious Guide Hachette. Made using Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay, this Champagne beating Blanc de Blancs Crémant is made in the traditional champagne method, then aged for 18 months before release for a complex and delicate Crémant. Fantastically full-bodied with pure fruit and elegantly smooth bubbles. Great value, Superb Quality Crémant! Blanc de Blancs Champagne equivalent ... without the price tag! Taste Pale yellow colour with light reflections. The bubbles are

Folc's lively English still rosé, crafted from a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Bacchus, Reichensteiner, Schönburger, and Dornfelder grapes sourced from family-run vineyards in Kent and East Sussex, has consistently earned accolades. In 2021, it received a Gold at the Independent English Wine Awards and one of the only two medals for still English rosé at the International Wine & Spirits Competition, in addition to two silver medals from WineGB and the International Wine Cha

Quincy, the second appellation established in France (1936) and the first in the Loire Valley, has gained recognition for its exclusively Sauvignon Blanc white wines which are are renowned for their characteristic crispness and dryness. One of the best domaines in Quincy, Yves Lestourgie, who gave up cereal farming 20 years ago to make Quincy is also currently president of the Quincy growers’ association.  Taste Aromatic, with citrus, pepper and floral notes, the palate is fresh, fruity with hin

90 Points - Tim Atkin MW. From the modern style Casa La Rad, highly regarded by wine supremo Tim Atkin, comes this exceptional value white Rioja. A blend of Virua, Verdejo Chardonnay, and Malvasia, the Solarce Blanco is partially fermented in large oak barrels and aged on fine lees to give an elegant and beautifully fresh wine with body and texture to boot! Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Tim Atkin MW (La Rioja Special Report) (2020) "Solarce is an unusual blend of mostly Viura with 47% Verdejo,

96 Points - New Zealand Wine Rater. Gravestone 2019 is a blend of 78% Sauvignon blanc and 22% Semillon. "Complex, vinous and Bordeaux-like on the nose with gooseberry, capsicum, lime skin, herb-garden and smoky/savoury notes. Rich, textural and weighty on the palate with concentration and power that lasts through to it's delicious bone dry finish." This is a blended white wine that oozes sophistication with a touch of lime, fresh pear, honeysuckle and a hint of orange marmalade leading towards a

Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards. A medium bodied Chardonnay (with a dash of Sauvignon Blanc) with flavours of fresh nectarine, grapefruit and pear, with a soft, creamy palate complimented by textural oak. Fowles Wine vineyards are situated on a similar latitude to renowned wine regions like Gisborne in New Zealand, Sonoma and Napa Valleys in the USA, Mendoza in Argentina, Sicily in Italy, and Jerez in Spain and as the southernmost and coolest state on mainland Australia and has gained

The Viré-Clessé appellation, located between Tournus and Mâcon, is the most recent of the Mâconnais region’s village appellations (1999), exclusively made from Chardonnay grapes. The vineyards, for the most part, are planted on hillsides, where a local type of soil derived from white limestone called “cray” can be found. This delicious Vire-Clesse is from one of Burgundy's finest - Albert Bichot - Predominant aromas of fine intense fruit, the nose reveals a touch of lemon, mango and subtle flora

A wonderful cool climate South African Chardonnay from the Elgin Valley in the Western Cape. This fresh and creamy oaked Chardonnay from Thelema Mountain Vineyards is a great alternative to a Bourgogne Blanc, for a fraction of the price.  About the Producer The Elgin Valley is located 70km southeast of Cape Town in the Overberg region. It is uniquely set on a high plateau surrounded by four mountain ranges. Sutherland Vineyards are situated just 9km off the Atlantic Ocean with altitudes of 140 t

95 Points - International Wine Challenge. 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 95 Points - International Wine Challenge (2020) 94 Points - Tim Atkin (2020) Taste Winemakers tasting notes: Aromas of ripe peach, grapefruit marmalade, blossoms and complex yeasty flavours complement the toasty oak

The most sought-after style of Prosecco, this Extra Dry Vintage DOCG wine respects the character of the grape and terroir, whilst delivering a beautifully balanced and refreshing sparkling wine. A very elegant and impressive Prosecco. Taste Pale straw yellow colour and a fine and persistent bubbles. The nose opens with an intense fruity bouquet, enriched by sweet aromatic notes. On the palate it is fresh, harmonious and pleasantly savoury. Bosco del Gaio, from the Lombard word “Gahagi”, or forbi

92 Points - Decanter. From a special vineyard site on the hillside above the Chablis Grand Crus of Les Clos & Valmur, this location is cooler than its famous neighbours lower down the slope. However, it experiences exceptional drainage and exposure to sunlight, making it one of the very finest Petit Chablis locations. The wine is bright white-gold in colour, with an expressive apple and citrus zest aroma. In the mouth, it is bone-dry and super crisp, featuring racy acidity, green apple, and