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Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14%Style: Ripe Fruity RoséFabulous Rose from one of wine Supremo Tim Atkins' favourite Rioja producers. Lovely red berry fruit flavours with gentle spice on the finish and a hint of orange zest on the nose. Fleshy and open-knit, offering juicy raspberry and bitter cherry flavours that turn spicier on the back half. The orange and red berry notes linger on the nicely persistent finish, which shows subtle firming grip. A surprising and gorgeous Rose from Rioja to be enjoyed all year round. If you enjoy a decent glass of roRegular Price£14.45Spain Offer - Save 15%£12.29 -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, Walker BayGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 13.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteThis exquisite Sauvignon Blanc from Kaalvoet Meisie in South Africa is truly a gem. It captures the same mineral essence found in more famous European counterparts such as Sancerre, yet comes at a much more budget-friendly cost. With its vibrant clarity, this wine presents a harmonious blend of crisp green apple and captivating fynbos spice, all enveloped in a refreshing natural quality. If you or your friends enjoy Sauvignon Blancs akin to Sancerre, this bottle is sure to leave a lasting impres -
Country: France, Languedoc-RoussillonGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 14%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteThe 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 Chardonnay shows how effective this approach can be. Chardonnay is a wonderfully complex, multifaceted grape and its beauty shines through here. Its inviting bouquet of red apples, -
Country: France, Languedoc-RoussillonGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThe 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 of purple flowers. The powerfRegular Price£14.95BBQ Wines - Save 20%£11.96
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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£16.95Spain Offer - Save 15%£14.41 -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: Tempranillo BlancoABV: 12.5%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThis exotic Rioja white is crafted from the local Tempranillo Blanco grape, offering a crisp, vibrant expression of a variety with great potential. With its pale yellow hue and bright, expressive character, this wine showcases the unique qualities of the region and the grape, making it a standout choice for those looking to explore something new from Rioja. Taste The nose is a fragrant blend of passion fruit, freshly-cut grass, and hints of white fruits like apple, evoking the fresh essence of tRegular Price£12.95Spain Offer - Save 15%£11.01 -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: Tempranillo, Graciano, GrenacheABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThis estate-grown and bottled Rioja is crafted in a modern style that highlights the region’s ability to produce wines with freshness and elegance. With careful attention to detail, this wine is macerated and aged in cement tanks, then aged further in bottle, offering a clean and balanced profile. Taste The nose is rich and inviting, with sweet aromas of blueberries, blackberries, and subtle raisin hints. On the palate, juicy tannins and mineral notes intertwine with the flavours of black berrieRegular Price£14.95Spain Offer - Save 15%£12.71 -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: Tempranillo, Graciano, GrenacheABV: 13%Style: Juicy Lively RedSoft, juicy and full of charm, this is Rioja made for relaxed, everyday drinking. Packed with ripe red berries, a touch of spice and just the lightest brush of oak, it’s everything you want from a young Tempranillo — fresh, vibrant and ready to go. No need to overthink it: just uncork, pour, and enjoy with anything from tapas to a midweek roast. Taste Bright ruby in the glass, this young Rioja opens with lifted aromas of red cherry, raspberry and a touch of violet. The palate is fresh and fruit-Regular Price£12.95Spain Offer - Save 15%£11.01 -
Country: Italy, PugliaGrapes: NegroamaroABV: 12.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedFrom 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. Exceptional value for money! Taste Ruby red with shades of purple; the nose has fascinating scents of wild berries. The palate is mar -
Country: Spain, La ManchaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity RedBold, vibrant, and unmistakably modern, SpaceNine A23 is a Tempranillo that breaks boundaries. With layers of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and a touch of vanilla spice, this red is all about deep fruit flavours balanced by smooth tannins. A hint of mocha and toasted oak lingers on the finish, giving it a plush yet structured feel. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Mar 2025) Taste Deep ruby in colour, this Tempranillo bursts with aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and subtle vanilla spice. The paRegular Price£14.95Spain Offer - Save 15%£12.71 -
Country: Spain, MurciaGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 12%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteAnother great wine from the up-and-coming region of Murcia in southeastern Spain, this is a complete joy. The bouquet offers crisp green berries, rhubarb, lemons and smoky minerals, while on the palate there are mouthwatering notes of pears, gooseberries, citrus and white peaches. The ideal summer solo sipper, it's the perfect partner to white meats, creamy cheeses, or fish.Regular Price£13.95Bin End Sale - 35% off£9.07 -
Country: Spain, JumillaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThe Bodegas Bastida Bomba Seleccion Especial Tempranillo 2023 is a class act and a must-buy wine for people looking to enjoy a fine wine for everyday drinking money. Lively and intense, the nose boasts crushed blackberries, sour cherries, mint, orange zest and sage. These flow onto the soft, silky palate where they are joined by flavours of plum, green herbs, and mellow spices. The perfect wine to serve with a Sunday lunch or a mid-week pizza. About the Producer Founded in 1950, Bodegas BastidaRegular Price£14.95Spain Offer - Save 15%£12.71 -
Country: Spain, MurciaGrapes: Monastrell / Mourvedre / MataroABV: 13%Style: Juicy Lively RedThe Bodegas Bastida En Paradero Desconocido is an excellent example of how good the wines from Murcia in South East Spain have become. Medium-bodied with an aroma of fresh fruits of the forest, on the palate it's lively, well-fruited - strawberries, cherries, raspberries and plums - with a lovely lift of flowers that combine with the fresh, strawberry acidity to give it life and energy. Enjoy this on its own or with red meat or pink fish. About the Producer Founded in 1950, Bodegas Bastida is aRegular Price£14.95Spain Offer - Save 15%£12.71 -
Country: New Zealand, MarlboroughGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 13%Style: Aromatic Floral White90 Points - Wine Review Online. The Rapaura Springs Reserve Sauvignon Blanc was borne of the challenging, but ultimately successful 2023 New Zealand vintage. The nights were particularly cool which boosted aromatics and helped develop flavour complexity and the unusually long, cool growing season gave the wines extra freshness and minerality. Wineries that held their nerve and picked late were rewarded with exceptional fruit which the Rapaura Springs team handled with typical care, batch fermen -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, Walker BayGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 13.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteThis exquisite Sauvignon Blanc from Kaalvoet Meisie in South Africa is truly a gem. It captures the same mineral essence found in more famous European counterparts such as Sancerre, yet comes at a much more budget-friendly cost. With its vibrant clarity, this wine presents a harmonious blend of crisp green apple and captivating fynbos spice, all enveloped in a refreshing natural quality. If you or your friends enjoy Sauvignon Blancs akin to Sancerre, this bottle is sure to leave a lasting impres -
Country: Austria, NiederosterreichGrapes: Gruner VeltlinerABV: 12.5%Style: Dry Refreshing White90 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 showcases Austria’s top vineyards and captures everything we love about this vibrant variety—zesty, elegant, and full of character. Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Falstaff Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Apr 2025) Taste Fresh and vibrant, this Austrian Grüner Veltliner bursts with green apple, ripe pear, and zesty citrus, lifted -
Country: Austria, NiederosterreichGrapes: Gruner VeltlinerABV: 12.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteThe 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. -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Cotes de BourgGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red92 Points - Wine Enthusiast. This 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 wine from the legendary vintage 2022. 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 ex -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14%Style: Juicy Lively Red90 Points - Tim Atkin MW. This 90+ point Rioja from a modern style, family run winery is incredible value for a wine with this amount of complexity and style. The Solarce Tinto is a blend of Tempranillo, Grenache, Mazuelo & Graciano and is aged for 8 months in American and French oak barrels. Full-bodied and silky smooth with layers of fruit and spice. Fantastic Value for money for this superb Rioja. Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2021 vintage) Taste Intense ruby-red colour witRegular Price£15.95Spain Offer - Save 15%£13.56 -
Country: Italy, PugliaGrapes: Primitivo / ZinfandelABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity RedDiscover this beautiful Primitivo wine from Villa Degli Olmi - an award winning Vineyard - home to some excellent value wines from Puglia, Southern Italy. Primitivo has been a varietal used on both banks of the Aegean sea from Croatia through to Italy. Primitivo are grown here because they arrive at maturity earlier than other varietals, meaning the sugar and polyphenols are ready before the harsh, desert like sun arrives in mid summer. An incredible value, full-bodied Primitivo with an intenseRegular Price£15.95BBQ Wines - Save 20%£12.76 -
Country: France, Languedoc-RoussillonGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 14%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteThe 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 Chardonnay shows how effective this approach can be. Chardonnay is a wonderfully complex, multifaceted grape and its beauty shines through here. Its inviting bouquet of red apples, -
Country: France, Languedoc-RoussillonGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThe 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 of purple flowers. The powerfRegular Price£14.95BBQ Wines - Save 20%£11.96 -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: GrenacheABV: 12.5%Style: Ripe Fruity RoséNicknamed by the winemaking team as their ‘Buddy’ wine, the 921 Le Coq Rosé was created to be a joyous, easy-going wine. Produced from a blend of Grenache with a little Syrah and other local varieties, it’s a pet project only made in relatively small quantities. Fermented in concrete and stainless-steel tanks, it is fruit-driven yet has admirable depth and complexity. Taste Lovely ruby pink in colour, the nose is a mix of red cherries and strawberries with a touch of raspberry jam. Medium-bodiedRegular Price£14.95BBQ Wines - Save 20%£11.96 -
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. Produced from a blend of Grenache with a little Syrah, Cinsault and other local varieties, it’s a pet project only made in relatively small quantities. Fermented in concrete and stainless-steel tanks, it is fruit-driven yet has admirable depth and complexity. A cold maceration and long, slow fermentation giving a well-extracted wine that’s roRegular Price£14.95BBQ Wines - Save 20%£11.96 -
Country: France, South West FranceGrapes: MalbecABV: 13%Style: Smooth Fruity RedCahors, in the South West of France is the ancestral home of Malbec, where in its French form, it is a more savoury, dark skinned & brooding variety that its Argentinian cousin. Perfected over the centuries, Clos la Coutale is a blend of Malbec (85%) and Merlot (15%) with an average yield of 45 hl which allows consistent quality and maturity each year. Matured in barrels and wooden casks for one year to obtain a good balance between tannins and fruit, this is a rustic, medium to full-bodied -
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 and -
Country: Germany, MoselGrapes: RieslingABV: 9%Style: Aromatic Floral WhitePeter Mertes take meticulous care in making their wines. Only the finest, fully ripe grapes were selected – essential in 2023 – where they are sorted and carefully broken up. Fermentation is carried out in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks to ensure the delicate aromas and balance are preserved. Once completed, the wine spends time on its lees to extract further character. Off-dry, with fragrant notes of white blossom, green apple, pears and grapefruit. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Oct 2024) T -
Country: France, Languedoc-RoussillonGrapes: GrenacheABV: 13%Style: Ripe Fruity RoséGold Medal Winner Concours Général Agricole Paris. A consistently award winning pale salmon pink rose made in the fashionable Provencal style. The Cuvee "4 Saisons" offers fantastic value for money and is a deliciously refreshing aperitif. About the Producer Situated at the bottom of the Herault valley, within sight of the sea, Monts d’Hortes is owned and run by Roch Anglade, a highly qualified oenologist who used to run the viticultural research establishment at Beziers before returning to the