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Country: Spain, Galicia, RibeiroGrapes: Treixadura, Godello, AlbarinoABV: 13%Style: Classy Complex WhiteThis expressive Galician white is a blend of Treixadura with small amounts of Godello and Albariño, sourced from several prized vineyards — La Cabrita, La Castiñeira, La Viña del Médico, and Paraje de la Mina — all planted on sandy soils over granite. Fermentation takes place parcel by parcel, in stainless steel and French oak, with the Godello seeing three months of barrel ageing for added texture. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Oct 2025) Wine Press Ratings 96 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2023 Vintage) Taste Fr -
Country: France, Languedoc-RoussillonGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 14%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteAn inviting bouquet of red apples, melon, citrus and a hint of honey coupled with the rich, well-balanced palate of stone fruits, lemons and crushed nuts make for a gorgeous glassful. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Mar 2025) About SpaceNine The 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 -
Country: France, Loire Valley, Pouilly-FumeGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 13.5%Style: Aromatic Floral White17/20 - Jancis Robinson. The great Sauvignon Blancs from Pouilly-Fumé are known (much like their neighbours in Sancerre, Menetou-Salon and Quincy) for their complex minerality and the richness of facets that their respective micro-terroir brings with them. The Domaine de la Croisee Magma Pouilly-Fume's bouquet offers scents of white fruits, chamomile, and freshly mown grass. Creamy on the palate, with ripe mango and pineapple flavours. The spicy mineral finish presents a fascinating contrast to -
Country: France, Loire Valley, SancerreGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 12.5%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThis multi award winning Sancerre is a made blend of the best parcels of Sauvignon the domaine has to offer. On the palate, a fresh, strong, airy style is seduced by the purity and intensity of the fruit. Beautiful pale clear yellow colour, delicate aromas of white flowers, also developing a citrus tone. This classic Sancerre, made from old vines (over 30 years), is a fabulous seafood accompaniment. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Jun 2025) Wine Press / Awards GOLD MEDAL - GILBERT ET GAILLARD (2022) "Pale
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Country: France, Languedoc-RoussillonGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 14%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteAn inviting bouquet of red apples, melon, citrus and a hint of honey coupled with the rich, well-balanced palate of stone fruits, lemons and crushed nuts make for a gorgeous glassful. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Mar 2025) About SpaceNine The 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 -
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 (M -
Country: France, Loire Valley, Pouilly-FumeGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 13.5%Style: Aromatic Floral White17/20 - Jancis Robinson. The great Sauvignon Blancs from Pouilly-Fumé are known (much like their neighbours in Sancerre, Menetou-Salon and Quincy) for their complex minerality and the richness of facets that their respective micro-terroir brings with them. The Domaine de la Croisee Magma Pouilly-Fume's bouquet offers scents of white fruits, chamomile, and freshly mown grass. Creamy on the palate, with ripe mango and pineapple flavours. The spicy mineral finish presents a fascinating contrast to -
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: France, BordeauxGrapes: SemillonABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Fruity White91 Points - Hudun.com. The A de Château d’Arche Bordeaux Blanc is the dry white wine from the Sauternes Grand Cru Classe, Château d’Arche. 2021 was an outstanding vintage for white Bordeaux wines as growers were able to harvest before the rains came. A blend of 85% Semillon and 15% Sauvignon Blanc, the grapes came from selected plots that weren’t affected by botrytis, the fungus that makes Sauternes sweet. The grapes were hand-harvested and hand-sorted before being gently pressed and fermented iRegular Price£21.45Christmas Offer - SAVE 25%£16.09 -
Country: Italy, PugliaGrapes: VerdecaABV: 12.5%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThe Puglia Pop Riccio Verdeca is a brilliantly innovative wine from Puglia on Italy's southern Adriatic coast. Made from the native Verdeca, Puglia Pop's mission is to produce unorthodox wines that are an authentic reflection of grape and place. In the case of the Puglia Pop Riccio Verdeca, this has resulted in a wine that's fresh and minerally, but with richness and intensity. Taste Straw gold in colour with pale emerald highlights, the bouquet is fresh and zingy with green apple, lychee, pine -
Country: Spain, Galicia, Rias BaixasGrapes: AlbarinoABV: 12.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteThe iconic Mar de Frades Albariño is a pure expression of the unique characteristics of the Albariño grape variety. Ghostly pale it offers intense aromas of lemon, grapefruit, orange zest, crushed rocks, gardenia flowers, and melon. In the mouth its tangy and as fresh as the Atlantic breezes that play such a part in its creation. Beyond this first rush are flavours of tropical lychee and pineapple, mandarin with delicate balsamic and a hint of salinity. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (May 2025) Wine Pres -
Country: Austria, NiederosterreichGrapes: Gruner VeltlinerABV: 12.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteFresh and vibrant, this Austrian Grüner Veltliner bursts with green apple, ripe pear, and zesty citrus, lifted by a subtle hint of white pepper spice. A fine balance of lively acidity, crisp minerality, and bright fruit leads to a refreshing, elegant finish. Perfect as an aperitif or paired with light dishes. 90 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 showcas -
Country: Italy, VenetoGrapes: GarganegaABV: 14%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteThe Le Pergolette is made exclusively from the local speciality, Garganega. Tenute Ca ’Botta go to great lengths to extract as much flavour as they can so give the grapes an extra-long maceration and a long, slow fermentation. The result is a wine that has all of Garganega’s freshness and vitality but with greater body, richness and intensity. This is a fine example of what this excellent variety can do in the right hands. Vivino Score: 4.2 (Sept 2024) Taste Golden in colour, it exudes aromas of -
Country: Italy, SicilyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteThe Planeta Chardonnay has become an illustration of the changes in Sicilian wine. It was created from a wish to compete in the world production of this noble and widespread variety. After a long process beginning in 1985, today Planeta’s Chardonnay is an icon for the whole of Sicily. A rich light gold colour, deep but transparent, the pleasing contrast of creaminess and crunchiness. A soft white wine supported by a refreshing note of acidity, with a slight mineral touch which harmoniously combi -
Country: France, Loire Valley, SancerreGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 12.5%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThis multi award winning Sancerre is a made blend of the best parcels of Sauvignon the domaine has to offer. On the palate, a fresh, strong, airy style is seduced by the purity and intensity of the fruit. Beautiful pale clear yellow colour, delicate aromas of white flowers, also developing a citrus tone. This classic Sancerre, made from old vines (over 30 years), is a fabulous seafood accompaniment. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Jun 2025) Wine Press / Awards GOLD MEDAL - GILBERT ET GAILLARD (2022) "Pale -
Country: New Zealand, MarlboroughGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 13%Style: Aromatic Floral White92 Points - Cameron Douglas, MS. The Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is one of New Zealand’s finest Sauvignons and is the winner of 5 international gold medals. The 2023 was awarded 94 points by Wine Orbit which described it as "Wonderfully fruited and fresh on the nose showing Granny Smith apple, nettle, lime zest and white floral aromas, it's intensely flavoursome on the palate offering excellent fruit purity and persistency, making it delicious and highly enjoyable.” Classic and class -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 14.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteJ Vineyards bright and appealing Russian River Valley Chardonnay showcases the best of this classic cool-climate region. Aromas of citrus and orange blossom open with every swirl. Smooth and beautifully balanced, notes of yellow apple, meyer lemon and pear layer with suggestions of toasted macadamia and creamy almond. Hints of light toast and spice lift the fruit characteristics. The palate is rich, full and beautifully textured before finishing with a crisp and delicate flourish. Wine Press Rat -
Country: Spain, RuedaGrapes: VerdejoABV: 13.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteMalvid, 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 heRegular Price£17.95Christmas Offer - SAVE 35%£11.67 -
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. Colou -
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: New Zealand, MarlboroughGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 13.5%Style: Aromatic Floral White95 Points / Gold Medal - NZ IWS. From one of the best Marlborough vintages in living memory, the 2024 Rapaura Springs Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is a standout example of what this region does best. Rated 95 points by international critics, it’s a precision-made, intensely aromatic white with all the hallmarks of top-tier Kiwi Sauvignon—vibrant citrus, passionfruit punch and a mineral, mouthwatering finish. Proof that when the vintage delivers, Marlborough more than holds its own on the world stage. -
Country: Italy, PiedmontGrapes: CorteseABV: 13%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteGavi is one of the most fashionable white regions in Italy and the Cortese grape is king. Bergaglio's Gavi di Gavi La Minaia from the sub-zone of Rovereto is 100% stainless steel fermented and left to rest in the bottle before being released. White peach and acacia aromatics, with soft honeyed richness, a cool mineral streak, beautifully balanced and fresh through to the long finish. The palate is crisp and dry, with a hint of ripe pears and a complex array of red and green apples, the finish is -
Country: Italy, Friuli Venezia GiuliaGrapes: Pinot GrigioABV: 12.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteAward Winning Winemaker - A breath of fresh air in a world of too much mediocre Pinot Grigio. Baglio al Sole is not only incredibly drinkable but offers so much more! From Villa degli Olmi comes this Pinot Grigio from the famous Grave zone in Friuli, an area where viticulture dates back to the Roman Empire. Fresh and pleasantly soft on the palate with aromas & flavours of light citrus and delicate flowers complemented by green apple & pear, with a dry finish. About the Producer Villa deRegular Price£14.95Christmas Offer - SAVE 25%£11.22 -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: Chardonnay, Viura / MacabeoABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteThe Casa La Rad wines are made from their most valuable vineyard, the La Rad vineyard, with vines older than 35 years of age. The grapes are handpicked and carefully selected before spending 14 months in new French oak barrels and aged on its lees. This wine has an appealing mid-body that shows fresh and vibrant aromas of white peach, citrus, white flowers with mineral notes. Elegant and well balanced with a creamy texture. A gorgeous white from Rioja - a must try! Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - -
Country: Spain, TxakoliGrapes: Hondarrabi Zuri, Petit CourbúABV: 12.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteA wine from vineyards overlooking the Bay of Biscay in the Basque Country, the Masua Txakoli Blanc 2024 has a pale green hue, with delicate aromas of green apples and plums. Light, bright, and clean, a touch of salinity adds character and interest that helps to impart the classic Txakoli "spritz". Enjoy this with olives and salty snacks, white fish and roasted poultry. Taste Pale with a greenish tint, this opens with bright aromas of citrus, green apple, and a hint of sea spray. The palate is -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteThe Sylvain Mosnier Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy is a classic example of Chablis. The Beauroy site, designated as a Premier Cru ‘climat,’ features limestone-rich soils that produce fresh, clean, and mineral-rich wines. Sylvain Mosnier's traditional approach avoids new oak, resulting in wines that are delightful when young but also have the potential to age and develop beautifully in the bottle. Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Gilbert et Gaillard | Double Gold Medal (2021 Vintage) "Beautiful pale goldRegular Price£43.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£35.16 -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Chenin BlancABV: 13%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteArguably the greatest dry Chenin Blanc in South Africa, the Ken Forrester The FMC is a revelation of a wine. Awarded 89 points at the Decanter World Wine Awards, the FMC – ‘Forrester Meinert Chenin’ sets a new standard for South African Chenin. Crafted from a tiny plot of ancient vines, long skin contact and careful use of oak give a wonderfully textured, full-flavoured wine. Melons, pears, peach stones and mouth-watering greengages are supported by nutty oak, minerals, and a fresh, kiwi fruit a -
Country: Portugal, Vinho VerdeGrapes: AlbarinoABV: 13.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteGold Medal - Catavinum. A bright, Atlantic-tinged Alvarinho from the northern edge of Portugal, Conde Villar 2024 captures the freshness and precision that make Vinho Verde’s top whites so compelling. Grown in granite soils and picked at peak ripeness, it’s a wine that overdelivers for the price. Wine Press Ratings Gold medal at the Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition 2025 (2024 Vintage) Taste Zesty and pure, with a saline edge and plenty of citrus lift. Think lime zest, green apple