5 Stars - Platter's Wine Guide. A rich, silky Cabernet Sauvignon from the outstanding Thelema Mountain Vineyards. Thelema have firmly entrenched themselves as one of the leaders in Cabernet Sauvignon, placing Stellenbosch Cabernet’s firmly on the global wine map. 18 months spent in barrel, 45% of which is new French oak, along with careful hand sorting have produced a truly elegant and complex Cabernet Sauvignon. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Jun 2025) Wine Press Ratings 5 Stars - Platter's Wine Guide (20

94 Points - Tim Atkin, MW. 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 94 Points - Tim Atkin, MW (2022 Vintage) Taste Fermented and matured in French oak barrels, this medium bodied Chardonnay presents aromas of citrus and hints of peach on the nose with nuttiness on the mid-palate. It is fresh with

91 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards. 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 91 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards (2023 Vintage) "Orange blossom, almond paste and bees wax notes lead into a elegant palate with floral nuance and chalky grip elevated by tangy acidity." Taste Fermented and matur

From one of Alsace’s most respected names, Trimbach Pinot Blanc is a masterclass in understated elegance. Sourced from cool vineyards around Ribeauvillé, it’s a fresh, finely tuned white that captures the purity and charm of the variety. A versatile, quietly stylish wine that proves less can often be more. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Jun 2025) Taste Fresh, clean and quietly confident, the Trimbach Pinot Blanc offers notes of ripe pear, apple and a hint of white blossom. Crisp acidity and a gentle, round

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Trimbach’s 2018 Pinot Gris Réserve is a textbook example of the house style—precise, structured and quietly complex. From a warm vintage, it shows generous orchard fruit, subtle spice and a whisper of smokiness, all wrapped in a dry, finely tuned frame. Rich but never heavy, it’s a grown-up Alsace white with real ageing potential. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Jun 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2018 Vintage) "Only a hint of freshly cut, ripe pear peel ap

97 Points - James Suckling.  Emerging from one of Alsace’s most esteemed terroirs—Brand in Turckheim, known as the “land of fire” for its warm granite-mica slopes. Crafted from decades-old vines, this dry Riesling balances refined elegance with powerful structure. Lionel and Julien Trimbach oversee its traditional stainless-steel fermentation and restrained aging, preserving purity, minerality, and the vineyard’s signature finesse. Taste Laser-focused and crystalline, this 2021 exudes lime-zest

98 Points - James Suckling. A rare jewel from one of Alsace’s most celebrated sites, Geisberg 2019 is Riesling at its most precise and age-worthy. Intense citrus and stone fruit meet layers of wet stone, saline minerality and laser-like acidity. Built to shine now and for decades to come. Taste Lime zest, white peach and green apple on the nose, with hints of jasmine and flint. The palate is taut and mineral-driven, unfolding with citrus, ripe pear and a saline, mouth-watering finish that linger

94 Points - The Wine Advocate. A compelling addition to the legendary Alsace house’s line-up—marked by its dramatic granite terroir and meticulous lineage. This Grand Cru emerges from meticulous vineyard work on terraced, south-facing slopes, delivering a wine that is simultaneously rich and sharply mineral, embodying both power and elegance. It’s a bold yet refined expression of Trimbach’s precision-driven style.   Taste Bold and expressive, Schlossberg 2022 is “open-hearted, fragrant, aromatic

94 Points - James Suckling. Trimbach’s 2022 Riesling Réserve is a masterclass in tension and precision. Sourced from organically grown estate vineyards in Ribeauvillé and Bergheim, it captures the concentration of a warm Alsace vintage without losing an ounce of freshness. Packed with citrus, stone fruit and a fine chalky grip, it’s a dry Riesling with both energy and depth—built to age, but hard to resist now. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - James Suckling (2022 Vintage) Taste A vibrant mix of r

91 Points - Ian D'Agata. Trimbach’s Riesling Réserve is a masterclass in tension and precision. Sourced from organically grown estate vineyards in Ribeauvillé and Bergheim, it captures the concentration of a warm Alsace vintage without losing an ounce of freshness. Packed with citrus, stone fruit and a fine chalky grip, it’s a dry Riesling with both energy and depth—built to age, but hard to resist now. Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Ian D'Agata (2023 Vintage) 94 Points - James Suckling (2022 Vi

92 Points - Wine Spectator. One of the most amazing Californian Zinfandels you can find in the UK. Big flavours, big body, big abv content, but everything is in harmonious balance. “Juvenile” comes from young vines (6-25 years old), interplanted, from several of their old vine designated vineyards – including Hayne, Ueberroth, Pesenti, Salvador and Vineyard 101. Whilst it offers sumptuous, joyous fruit, it also gives more than a glimpse of Turley’s single vineyard wines. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Aug

92 Points - Robert Parker. The Zinfandel Old Vines is a blend of declassified wine from Turley’s old-vine vineyards. A great buy and one of the best old-vine cuvees the Turleys have produced, rich full-bodied, and unctuously textured, it explodes from the glass revealing black fruits, earth, kirsch, licorice, pepper, and underbrush elements.  Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Aug 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Robert Parker (2022 Vintage) "As with the Juvenile bottling, the 2022 Zinfandel Old Vines punc

From the heel of Italy, Puglia, this Negroamora del Salento from the family run, award winning winery of Varvaglione has an abundance of wild fruit with a pleasant streak of vanilla and a silky finish. Ruby red with shades of purple; the nose has fascinating scents of wild berries. The palate is marked by vanilla with a long lingering finish and a velvety texture. Taste Ruby red with shades of purple; the nose has fascinating scents of wild berries. The palate is marked by vanilla with a long li

A 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, flo

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

A 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 (Mar

A rare chance to savour the exquisite Pouilly Fuisse Vieilles Vignes 2021 from Burgundy great, Vincent Girardin. 2021 was a lovely but hugely challenging vintage in Burgundy.  The little wine that was made offers a delicious combination of freshness, elegance, and harmony. The Vincent Girardin Pouilly Fuisse Vieilles Vignes typifies this, offering mouth-watering citrus, green apple and white peach fruit that’s given richness and depth by barrel fermentation. Sublime now, it will continue to deve

Old vines and limestone soils give this Pouilly-Fuissé its depth and precision. Girardin captures the richness of the 2022 vintage without losing the region’s trademark freshness. It’s poised, elegant and unmistakably Burgundian — Chardonnay with real clarity and finesse. Taste Winemakers tasting note: A delicate and distinguished wine, green-gold in colour. The local soils favour harmonious development of the Chardonnay aromas with notes of hazelnut, toasted almond and mineral notes. About th

The Weingut Pfaffl Grüner Veltliner Vom Haus is a beautiful wine borne of one of the most challenging, but successful, vintages in recent years. Made from 100% Grüner Veltliner from their own Certified Sustainable vineyards, this family-owned estate produces classically styled Austrian wines that offer beauty and complexity in a stunningly stylish fashion. If you’re a fan of classy, refined wines such as Alsace Riesling or Chablis, then you will love the Weingut Pfaffl Grüner Veltliner Vom Haus.

Is this the best Whispering Angel ever?  Probably. Chateau d'Esclans' Whispering Angel 2024 Rosé is a dry, refined wine with a pale salmon hue, featuring a delicate nose of fresh strawberries, white peach, and citrus blossom. The palate offers notes of wild berries, cherries, pink grapefruit, and stone fruits with a silky, soft texture and vibrant acidity.  There's more weight and extract than in the 2023 (a very tricky year), and it finishes with a clean, elegant finish of summer fruits, minera

From vineyards on the left bank of the Loire, Xavier Frissant’s Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2024 shows just how much character this corner of the valley can deliver. Farmed sustainably and now in organic conversion, the estate’s flint and clay soils bring both energy and depth to the wine. It’s a vibrant, finely balanced Sauvignon Blanc that captures the freshness of the 2024 vintage with Frissant’s trademark precision. Tasting notes Brimming with citrus and orchard fruit, this is Loire Sauvignon B

91 Points - Chris Kissack. La Source is a vibrant, terroir-driven Cabernet Franc from sandy-gravel soils. It offers fresh blackcurrant and red berry aromas, underpinned by subtle graphite notes. On the palate, fine tannins and lively acidity create a poised structure, leading to a clean, mineral finish. A classic Loire red with the balance to enjoy now or cellar for a few years. Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Chris Kissack - Winedoctor (2023 Vintage) Taste The Yannick Amirault Saint-Nicolas-de-B