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

Dornier is a family owned winery situated in The Golden Triangle area of the upper Blaauwklippen Valley Stellenbosch and their Cocoa Hill Sauvignon Blanc is made from grapes from the Stellenbosch and Elgin areas. Intense aromas of gooseberry, ripe passion fruit and lime. The mouthfeel is lively with tastes of green melon and lemon with a lingering aftertaste. Taste Made from grapes from the Stellenbosch and Elgin areas. The wine has an attractive green tinge in the glass with intense aromas of g

Peter 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. Taste White gold with amber hig

90 Points - vwWine. The vines of Lamothe-Bouscaut thrive in the vicinity of the Garonne River, where they have flourished for an average of 35 years, rooted in deep clay soils with a limestone base. Nestled 200 meters above sea level, these vineyards boast a composition of 20% Semillon and 80% Sauvignon Blanc. Exhibiting a pale gold hue, the wine offers a fragrant bouquet that combines notes of asparagus, acacia, lemon, and toast. On the palate, it unfolds with opulent richness and a creamy text

Paul Prieur et Fils is a family business with deep roots in Sancerre. The family was among the first in Sancerre to bottle their entire production themselves and to raise awareness about the Sancerre appellation both in France and abroad. Today, the estate is run by Luc Prieur, a graduate of the Lycée Viticole in Beaune, who has thus become the 11th generation of winemakers in the Prieur family. This is bursting with bergamot freshness. As always, Luc says it showed the best balance between acid

Ken Forrester Wines The FMC is a premium Chenin Blanc wine produced by Ken Forrester Vineyards in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The FMC stands for "Forrester Meinert Chenin", named after the winemaking partnership between Ken Forrester and Martin Meinert. This wine is made from old vines of Chenin Blanc, which are known for producing high-quality and intense flavours. The FMC is a complex and richly textured wine that exudes aromas of apricot, honey, and roasted almonds. On the palate, it boasts f

96 Points - New Zealand Wine Rater. A wonderful Burgundian style Chardonnay from a producer who carefully select fruit from Marlborough's top organic single vineyards to produce wines of great elegance and complexity. A polished, complex nose that leaps from the glass. Bursting with appealing grapefruit and peach aromas with complex notes of toasted sourdough, popcorn and white pepper lees influence. The most impressive thing about this wine is the poise, balance and restraint on the palate. It'

92 Points - New Zealand Wine Rater. A delicate and fragrant Sauvignon Blanc from a producer who carefully select fruit from Marlborough's top organic single vineyards to produce wines of great elegance and complexity. Aromas of lime skin, green apple, cut grass, gunflint, lemongrass and garden herbs. Taut, fresh, lively palate with herbal, spicy capsicum flavours with good intensity and a rapier-like thrust of saline acidity at the finish. Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - New Zealand Wine Rater (2

94 Points - Gilbert et Gaillard. The Chablis masters at Sylvain Mosnier took full advantage of the excellent 2022 vintage and produced wines that are full of freshness, ripeness, and complexity. Classically styled, their Chablis 2022 has great intensity and energy, with its ample fruit kept in check by the clean, balancing acidity. This is a delight now but it will develop over the next 3 years or so. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - Gilbert et Gaillard | Double Gold Medal "Golden yellow. Elegant

Domaine de Margüi can trace its roots back to Roman times through ruins and amphorae discovered in 2002. In 2017, the Domaine was fully renovated and became part of the Skywalker Vineyards collection. The Bastide de Margui is the Domaine's Grand Vin from the historical plot of Clos de Mingeaud, where the grapes are rigorously de-budded, hand-picked, and sorted to produce a wine of exceptional quality. Ripe white fruit notes mingle with subtle white flowers, while the palate is fresh and structur

Ernesto del Palacio has been making wine for over 300 years in the region of Toro, most famously known for its powerful reds made from Tinta de Toro, a variant of the internationally known Tempranillo. Their Toro Blanco, made from Verdejo and a touch of Malvasia, is a wonderfully elegant, fresh, and complex white with an abundance of fresh fruits. Taste A bright straw yellow wine with greenish reflections has an elegant, fresh and complex aroma of great intensity with a marked fruity tone that r

Malvid, an up-and-coming brand, found itself at a crossroads in 2020. The pandemic and dwindling demand from wineries compelled them to shift their focus from cultivation to crafting their own wine. Seleccion Sobre Lias is a singular limited production Verdejo made from a rigorous selection of grapes, seeking to achieve the greatest expression of the Verdejo variety by ageing on its own lees to enhance the expressiveness of the wine. Complex on the nose, with hints of white fruit and aromatic he

Meursault, along with Puligny Montrachet and Chassagne Montrachet, forms the renowned "golden triangle," the core of the Côte de Beaune, renowned for its premier Chardonnay terroirs in Burgundy. With notes of brioche, almond and fresh apple, on the palate there is a lovely tension, which is pure and clean. Drinking well now, it can age for up to 10 years in the cellar. Taste Bright straw yellow in colour, Meursault Decelle & Fils comes with notes of brioche, almond and fresh apple. On the pa

91 Points - The Wine Front. Grown at the base of the Christmas Hills on the western of Yarra Glen, the Homestead vineyard has an expansive easterly exposure with a degree of protection from the westerly heat and hot northerly winds. This little subregion grows wine with the full and rich expression of the Yarra Valley floor with a restraint that the more exposed hillsides don’t afford. Pale straw yellow with a restrained youthful nose, quietly complex. Poached pear, freshly cut quince, jasmine b