Grecanico is the name of the grape variety when grown in Sicily, more commonly known as Garganega, the variety responsible for the more famous Soave. Conte di Matàrocco is a lovely soft and pleasant wine, hand harvested and ideal as an aperitif.  Taste Pale yellow colour with greenish reflections, with a delicate and pleasant perfume with notes of tropical fruits and wild flowers. On the palate it is soft and fresh with persistent acidity. About the Producer Cantine Paolini has a history spannin

A project started by a small group of friends passionate about wine, Sabresenò, in the Sardinian dialect, sounds like 'don't be in a hurry' and exemplifies their winemaking ethos. Argeste, which inherits its name from the Mistral wind that blows forcefully over the lands of Gallura, is the first bottle of Sabresenò. Sardinia's only DOCG, the wine is a Vermentino di Gallura Superiore, born from the strong passion of a group of friends for oenology, cultivated with perseverance and dedication over

97 Points - Halliday Wine Companion / Halliday 5 Red Star Winery. Featured in Matthew Jukes 100 Best Australian Wines , while also receiving a score of 97/100 from the Halliday Wine Companion. Briar Ridge's Single Vineyard wines are produced in very limited quantities from their unique 'Dairy Hill' vineyard block, only when vintage conditions have yielded the highest standard of fruit quality. Pure Semillon fruit aromas of Kaffir lime leaf and lemongrass, a crisp refreshing palate of citrus frui

92 Points - The Wine Front / Halliday 5 Red Star Winery. A limited release Fiano from Briar Ridge winery, this wine is made in the traditional style displaying aromatic notes of honeysuckle and orange blossom. The intensely flavoured palate shows ginger spice, Nashi pear and subtle nutty characters combined with a rich and textured mid palate. The traditional style adding the acid line providing length and a crisp, persistent finish. Wine Press Ratings / Awards Halliday 5 Red Star Winery "Outsta

A lovely Gavi di Gavi with more complexity and body than many others you will find. This Gavi from Roberto Sarotto is from the single vineyard of Bric Sassi which enjoys a privileged position in the Gavi growing area. Here the vineyards mostly face due South and are made up of 40 year old vines. Complex with delicious white peach notes on the nose leading onto more stone fruit on the palate as well as delicious honeydew melon. Worked traditionally using modern techniques, a wine of excellent fin

A complex nose of white flowers with a well balanced body and crispness from an interesting blend of Obaideh, Rolle, Clairette, Sauvignon Blanc & Chardonnay sourced from vineyards between 1200 and 1600 metres above sea level. The local variety, Obaideh responsible for the subtle creamy, honey texture.  Taste A well-balanced white with white flower scents. It combines depth, roundness, crispness and an oriental twinkle thanks to the local variety obeïdi. Enjoy in the first 2 years after bottl

A surprisingly light and refreshing blend of local Rhone grape varieties of Roussanne, Viognier & Clairette from an organic producer who have been making wine since 1826. Exotic fruits and white flowers give this charming Rhone blend real personality. Taste Pale yellow colour, golden highlights. Primary aromas of white flowers and exotic fruits. In the mouth, the fruit appears instantly with floral and white peach notes.  About the Producer The Jaume family have been making wine here since 1

Made from 30 year old Chenin vines, Domaine Gilles Gaudron Vouvray Les Vaux Louis Sec is rich and juicy on the palate with notes of pear and quince enhanced by an intense chalky minerality. About the Producer In 1993, Gilles Gaudron, the fourth generation of the family, assumed control of the family domaine. The estate comprises 50 distinct, small parcels of vineyards, spread over 27 hectares of limestone-clay soils. The vines are closely spaced and trained in the goblet style, with the majority

Silver Medal - Mundus Vini. A prosecco made via natural fermentation, it is fresh, floral and fruity with a soft and creamy mousse. Consistently award winning, the 4th generation family run Villa degli Olmi produces a wonderful portfolio of great value, every day fine wines. Taste This wine is a straw yellow colour, achieved through natural fermentation. Its flavour is subtle, accompanied by fruity undertones with a rich aroma and distinguished by a pleasing and lasting foam with a lovely balanc

The Lirac Blanc is a blend of Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Clairette, Roussane & Viognier, grown on limestone scree soils which give white wines outstanding fruit and depth. This a very food friendly wine which can be cellared for 4 to 5 years, but is drinking beautifully now, serve at 10 to 12°C . Taste Winemakers tasting notes: This white wine has a dazzling brilliant colour. It delivers the characteristic minerality of its terroir that combines harmoniously with the aromatic expression of

A very pleasant wine with floral and tropical fruits with a lovely aromatic finish.  Tasting Note Bright straw yellow colour, even very intense, with nuances of greenish yellow, it has an elegant, intense nose, with aromas of hawthorn and acacia blossoms that give way to a fruity weave of citrons, mandarins and tropical fruit. About the Producer The property, which lies about 6 km from the Ionian coast, also includes a manor house called “Masseria” dating back to the early 1900s, a typical compl

This Vermentino di Toscana IGT is from the Belguardo winery, located in Maremma - a coastal area of western central Italy, bordering the Tyrrhenian Sea. The premium area of Maremma is located at an average height of 50-180m above sea level and has South/South-West exposure.  Tasting Note Exotic fruit and yellow peach aromas, with a zingy fresh finish.  Wine Press 90 Points - James Suckling (2019)

90 Points (2021) - Falstaff. The name Vulcanico highlights the character of this wine made from the vineyards near the Volcano Vulture. The freshness, balminess and delicacy typical of the Falanghina grape are seamlessly blended with the brightness and generosity, a unique combination reminiscent of Southern Italy. Wet stone, a spritz of lime and crushed yellow apple form an attractive bouquet as the 2021 Falanghina Vulcanico blossoms in the glass. Wine Press 90 Points (2021) - Falstaff "Bright

This intense and harmonious wine, which combines structure with elegance, comes from the historic Lugana zone on the southern shore of Lake Garda. Intense and bright yellow on the nose it is fruity and fragrant, with notes of tropical fruit and grapefruit. The taste is dry and harmonious and it has an elegant freshness. It is intense, persistent and mineral with the typical hint of almond finish. TasteIntense and bright yellow on the nose it is fruity and fragrant, with notes of tropical fruit a

Spicy New Zealand Grüner Veltliner, a mouthful of juicy stone fruit and a beguiling perfume of honeysuckle and spice. About the Producer The Yealands Biodiversity Plan is our long term, inter-generational commitment to enhance the precious natural resources of our region. Developed in conjunction with landscape architects, regional authorities and iwi, the plan protects and enhances sensitive natural areas including wetlands, waterways, coastal and erosion prone hill country. It’s a commitment t

From the iconic Sicilian producer Planeta, the La Segreta is a lovely, single varietal organic Grillo with classic varietal aromas of citrus, white peach and tropical fruit with a fresh and rounded finish. A very drinkable and great value wine from an excellent producer. Taste Clear yellow colour with green hues; on the nose the primary varietal aromas of citrus, white peach and tropical fruit. Fresh and smooth on the palate. About the Producer In the middle of the 1980’s Planeta planted their f

This is an utterly delicious white that tastes very much like barrel-fermented Chardonnay - perhaps from Burgundy. It is rich and sumptuous, with creme anglaise, pineapple, butter and delicate wood character. Intense, with a sustained, flavoursome finish. The wine's story makes it even more fascinating. When visiting friends in Zurich, Martin Meinert was introduced to a white wine made with Merlot grapes from Ticino - the southern, Italian, part of Switzerland. He loved it so much that he resolv

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

A White Châteauneuf-du-Pape of great elegance and complexity from the highly regarded producer Roger Sabon. Hand harvested in the coolness of the morning, a blend of Roussane, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc & Clairette, the 'Renaissance' has a deeply aromatic and honeyed nose, with as gorgeous rich mouthfeel.  Taste Pale gold with an aromatic nose dominated by frangipane, very ripe white fruits and  hazelnut. Rounded and a honeyed length. About the Producer “The style here is a brilliant combi

91 Points - Peñín Guide. A fascinating blend of Spanish varieties, including the rare Rufete Blanco grape which is only grown in the designated wine area of Sierra de Salamanca, and is the speciality of Vinos la Zorra. Gentle pressing and cold fermentation have produced a wonderful wine with layers of exotic fruit and floral nuances finishing with lively fruit and good body. Consistently receiving over 90+ points for each vintage, Vinos La Zorra are committed to producing high quality wines show

This Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG is made from a special selection of grapes from vineyards lying in the upper hills of Farra di Soligo. Hand harvested from carefully selected grapes grown in vineyards lying in the upper hills of Farra di Soligo, located in the middle of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene area. The results are a beautifully delicate and expressive Prosecco which combines the floral scents typical to the lands of Valdobbiadene and the flavours typical to those of Conegliano. Bright str

Grillo is Sicily's native grape variety, originally used in the production of Marsala wine. Now appreciated for its light, fruit driven wines, this organic Grillo from Cantine Paolini has no sulphites added, and is a beautiful pure expression of fruit.The colour is a pale straw yellow, with a fruity scent with light notes of Sicilian citrus. On the palate it is clean and light, with a fragrant flavour and a good level of acidity. Organic, Delicious and Incredible Value ! Taste The colour is a pa

A selection of old Arneis vines have been skilfully managed, maintaining their genetic heritage to produce this very special wine. Runcneuv Arneis is stylish white wine, fragrant and lively, with delicious minerality on the finish. "A Lovey delicate & beautiful white wine, perfect for an al-fresco lunch." Taste A seductive nose of fresh fruit and flowers that leaves a lovely trace of almonds on the palate. Its flowery, fruity elegance, lusciousness and soft freshness make it an ideal match f

A sumptuous, rich, luxurious white from the shores of lake Garda. The Molceo Lugana Riserva evokes an abundance of ripe stone and citrus fruit and a rich, succulent texture. It's utterly delicious, with layer upon layer of flavour. Harvested and sorted predominantly by hand, this 100% Turbiana, the local name for Trebbiano di Lugana is a wonderful expression of the Lugana region. Awards / Wine Press Cambero Rosso - 3 Glasses