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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: 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: 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: Germany, NaheGrapes: RieslingABV: 12%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteWeingut Hees Riesling Trocken 2024 is a lively, aromatic white wine that captures the essence of both the Riesling grape and the Nahe’s mineral-rich terroir. Crafted by a family estate famed for their artisanal attention and minimal intervention, this vintage offers the clarity, energy, and purity that define the best contemporary German Rieslings. TasteThis wine greets the senses with notes of juicy nectarine, citrus, and fresh stone fruit, all supported by an elegant, well-integrated acidity.
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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: Italy, AbruzzoGrapes: MontepulcianoABV: 12%Style: Juicy Lively RedVilla degli Olmi is a cellar with a long tradition for the quality and distinctiveness of its wines. This Montepulciano is an intense ruby red wine, incredibly pleasant on the nose with typical notes of liquorice and fresh mint. The taste is dry with soft tannins. It combines perfectly with elaborate meats, such as braised or roasted, and with aged cheeses. This Montepulciano D'Abruzzo from Villa Degli Olmi is a great value wine that impresses beyond its price tag. Taste Deep crimson hue with vi -
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: Italy, PiedmontGrapes: MuscatABV: 5.5%Style: Sweet Aromatic SparklingPietro Rinaldi D'Ampess Moscato d'Asti 2024 is an irresistibly aromatic, delicately sweet sparkling wine, bursting with fresh fruit and subtle honey flavors. Crafted by a visionary family estate famed for their heritage and sustainable practices, this Moscato d'Asti is both authentic and highly acclaimed. Ideal for celebrations or simply enjoying life’s sweet moments, it brings the best of Piedmont’s terroir to your glass. TasteSweet and aromatic, Pietro Rinaldi D'Ampess Moscato d'Asti 2024 openRegular Price£14.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£11.96 -
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: 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: 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: 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: South Africa, Western Cape, RobertsonGrapes: ColombardABV: 12%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteFresh, zesty, and expressive, the Goedverwacht JG Colombard 2024 captures the essence of Robertson’s terroir and the vision of a leading South African producer. Goedverwacht’s dedication to quality, innovation, and sustainability shines through in every bottle - backed by top critic scores and a strong Vivino rating of 4.1. Ideal for lovers of clean, pure-fruited white wines seeking both character and pedigree in their glass. TasteFresh, crisp, and lively, this Colombard from Robertson opens wit -
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: Germany, NaheGrapes: RieslingABV: 12%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteWeingut Hees Riesling Trocken 2024 is a lively, aromatic white wine that captures the essence of both the Riesling grape and the Nahe’s mineral-rich terroir. Crafted by a family estate famed for their artisanal attention and minimal intervention, this vintage offers the clarity, energy, and purity that define the best contemporary German Rieslings. TasteThis wine greets the senses with notes of juicy nectarine, citrus, and fresh stone fruit, all supported by an elegant, well-integrated acidity. -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, PaarlGrapes: Vermentino / RolleABV: 12%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThe 2024 Vermentino from Bacco Estate is a bright, coastal-inflected white with zesty citrus, wild herbs, and a saline edge. Italian by variety, proudly South African in character — it’s vibrant, textured, and refreshingly different. A clever, confident take on Mediterranean style. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (July 2025) Taste Fresh, fragrant and floral on the nose, the Bacco Estate Vermentino offers an enchanting blend of peaches, pear drops and jasmine with a clean citrusy overtone. On the palate, ther -
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: England, KentGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 12%Style: Elegant Crisp RoséSilver Medal - Global Rosé Masters. Folc's 2023 Dry English still rosé is crispier, fresher & brighter. Crafted from a blend of Pinot Noir Precoce, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Bacchus, and Ortega grapes sourced from family-run vineyards in Kent, Suffolk & Sussex, including the legendary Kits Coty. Consistently winning 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 Internatio -
Country: France, Bordeaux, GravesGrapes: Semillon, Sauvignon BlancABV: 12%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThis 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. ColouRegular Price£23.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£19.16 -
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: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Pinot GrigioABV: 12%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteThe Lou Miranda Fierce III Pinot Grigio 2025 is a bright, lively expression of the variety from the Barossa. Carefully harvested for freshness, it’s crisp, textural and refreshing – a Pinot Grigio with real presence and energy. Taste Pale yellow with a touch of eggshell, the Lou Miranda Fierce III Pinot Grigio 2025 bursts with juicy nashi pear, lychee and white florals. Crisp, lively and textural, with lemon, guava and pineapple flavours finishing on persistent crunchy pear. About the Producer L -
Country: France, Loire Valley, SancerreGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 12%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteClassic Sancerre Elegance from the LoireLe Petit Broux 2023 is a vibrant, expressive Sancerre crafted by the renowned Cave de Sancerre cooperative. Sourced from limestone-rich vineyards, this wine captures the purity and finesse that define the region’s best Sauvignon Blancs - delivering freshness, minerality, and a lively aromatic profile. Tasting Notes Zesty citrus, white peach, and green appleDelicate floral notes and a touch of fresh-cut grass Clean, mineral-driven palate with a crisp, mout -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, RobertsonGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 11.5%Style: Crisp Classic SparklingPaul René Chardonnay Brut 2020 is a shining example of South African Cap Classique, with 92 points from John Platter. This family-crafted sparkling wine from Robertson offers elegance and finesse, showcasing the exceptional quality that’s put Paul René on the map. Wine Press Ratings / Awards Gold Medal - IntercontinentalWineChallenge (2020 Vintage) Gold Medal - LumaAward (2020 Vintage) Taste Aged for 44 months on the lees, this Chardonnay Brut offers a refined, champagne-like profile. Fresh applRegular Price£26.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£21.56 -
Country: Germany, NaheGrapes: RieslingABV: 12%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteWeingut Hees Riesling Trocken Steingewann 2024 is a vibrant, terroir-driven white that perfectly expresses the unique character of the Nahe region and the meticulous craftsmanship of its producer. The wine is the result of handpicked Riesling grapes grown on steep slopes surrounding the village of Auen, where clay-slate soils and cool elevations favour precision and aromatic clarity. Following a careful short maceration, spontaneous fermentation, and stainless steel aging, the wine reveals the b -
Country: Germany, NaheGrapes: Pinot BlancABV: 12%Style: Classy Complex WhiteA modern classic from award-winning Weingut Hees, the Weissburgunder Trocken Steingewann 2023 bursts with purity and elegance. This expressive Pinot Blanc was honored with an outstanding 90 points in the Vinum Weinguide Deutschland 2025, confirming its place among the region’s very best. Crafted by Marcus Hees, recently named “Aufsteiger des Jahres” (Rising Star of the Year) by the Vinum Weinguide, this wine exemplifies precision, freshness, and terroir-driven personality. TasteOn the palate, t -
Country: Portugal, DouroGrapes: RabigatoABV: 12%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteNiepoort’s Redoma Douro Branco is one of a new wave of delicious, high-altitude Portuguese whites. It's produced from a blend of native grapes - Rabigato, Códega do Larinho, Viosinho, Donzelinho and Gouveio - from old vines that are up to 80 years old. Careful vinification ensures that the wine’s freshness and vibrancy are preserved and that the complex blend of white fruits, green herbs, hints of vanilla, and mineral tones are kept in balance. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Sept 2025) Taste White gold, wi -
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: South Africa, Western Cape, DurbanvilleGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 11.5%Style: Rich Complex SparklingGroot Phesantekraal MCC is an elegant and structured sparkling wine with layers of citrus, a creamy palate, and a persistent finish. The producer’s deep roots in Durbanville, combined with innovative cellar work, make this wine a distinctive expression of South African craftsmanship. With growing acclaim and sustained critical recognition, this bottle promises both immediate enjoyment and impressive credentials for those seeking quality and story in their glass. TasteA refined South African sparRegular Price£29.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£23.96