Special Occasion Wines

Special Occasion Wines

Our special occassion wines collection combines a range of exceptional wines that offer outstanding value for money.  Our mission is to make affordable fine wines accessible to all.  By working with producers and seeking out the hidden wine gems in famous regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rioja we can offer you fine wines that offer great value for money.

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  • Organic
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    Vivino 4+
    Country: Italy, Veneto
    Grapes: Chardonnay
    ABV: 13.5%
    Style: Classy Complex White
    Le Vie Angarano Michiel Chardonnay 2020 is a vibrant, expressive white wine showcasing fresh tropical and stone fruits, subtle vanilla, and lively minerality. Produced by a dynamic, women-led estate with deep historical roots and organic vineyards, its reputation for quality and sustainability shines through. Collecting accolades and consistently well received by wine lovers, this Chardonnay combines heritage, innovation, and terroir - making it an excellent choice for the discerning palate. Tas
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  • Wine 90 Point Rating
    Vivino 4+
    Country: South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch
    Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
    ABV: 14%
    Style: Smooth Fruity Red
    90 Points - Gilbert et Gaillard. Dornier is a family-owned winery situated in The Golden Triangle area of the upper Blaauwklippen Valley Stellenbosch. The primary focus at Dornier lies in the production of premium quality wines with minimal intervention which are expressive to the unique terroir. Donatus Red is a classical Bordeaux blend from 5 vineyards on the slopes of the Stellenbosch Mountain. Bursting with flavours of blackcurrant and liquorice. The palate is refined and elegant with silky
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    Wine 93 Point Rating
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    Country: New Zealand, Marlborough
    Grapes: Chardonnay
    ABV: 14.5%
    Style: Classy Complex White
    93 Points - Cameron Douglas, MS. 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's t
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  • Vivino 4+
    Country: France, Bordeaux, Pessac Leognan
    Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
    ABV: 13.5%
    Style: Savoury Classic Red
    A lesser-known Bordeaux property, the Chateau Le Thil Comte Clary 2013 was rated highly by Decanter's former Consultant Editor, Steven Spurrier, who said it possessed, 'Fresh crunchy fruit, (a) good lifted Pessac-Léognan with character and charm. Now mature, it's taken on that lovely smokey, undergrowth character that is so attractive in mature red Bordeaux. Enjoy this on its own or with roast pork, venison, or cheeses. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2025) About the Producer Château Le Thil Comte Clary
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  • Staff Picks
    Country: France, Provence
    Grapes: Vermentino / Rolle
    ABV: 13.5%
    Style: Rich Fruity White
    The most elegant wines of the Domaine, imbued with the terroir of the Saint Tropez peninsula, Cuvee Bastide Blanche Blanc is 100% Rolle, with 10% aged in oak barrels to impart a wonderful richness and round texture. Refreshing exotic fruits are intertwined with notes of vanilla and coconut, lingering with a hint of salinity. An exceptional white from the Cru Classé vineyards of Domaine de La Croix. Vivino Score: 4.1 (Sept 2024) Taste Transparent, very pale yellow wine reveals an enticing nose, b
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    Wine 90 Point Rating
    Country: Germany, Nahe
    Grapes: Pinot Blanc
    ABV: 12%
    Style: Classy Complex White
    A modern classic from award-winning Weingut Hees, the Weissburgunder Trocken Steingewann 2023 bursts with purity and elegance. This expressive Pinot Blanc was honored with an outstanding 90 points in the Vinum Weinguide Deutschland 2025, confirming its place among the region’s very best. Crafted by Marcus Hees, recently named “Aufsteiger des Jahres” (Rising Star of the Year) by the Vinum Weinguide, this wine exemplifies precision, freshness, and terroir-driven personality.  TasteOn the palate, t
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    Vivino 4+
    Country: Spain, Galicia, Ribeiro
    Grapes: Treixadura, Godello, Albarino
    ABV: 13%
    Style: Classy Complex White
    This 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
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  • 6 for 5
    Country: England, Kent
    Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
    ABV: 12%
    Style: Crisp Classic Sparkling
    Folc English Sparkling Rosé marks an exciting new chapter for Folc, made under a négociant model that sources top fruit from leading vineyards across southern England. Using the classic Champagne grapes – Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier – it’s crafted by the traditional method and aged 23 months on lees. Bright, precise and refined, this is a modern English sparkling with real freshness and depth. Taste Cherry pip and dried flowers meet fresh strawberry jam on the nose, while the palate
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  • Wine 92 Point Rating
    Vivino 4+
    Country: Italy, Sicily
    Grapes: Fiano
    ABV: 13%
    Style: Rich Fruity White
    92 Points - James Suckling. Made in the 16th Century old property, the Planeta Cometa is made from some of the most beautiful southern Italian grapes, comparable with the great white wines of the world and the initial project of Planeta. Cometa is the very best expression in a unique and original way of the characteristics of this extraordinary vine. Intense and fruity aromas, its great structure and minerality today make it one of the most important white wines of southern Italy. Delicate aroma
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  • Wine 96 Point Rating
    Country: Germany, Nahe
    Grapes: Riesling
    ABV: 9.5%
    Style: Aromatic Floral White
    Delicate, aromatic, and beautifully balanced, Weingut Hees’s Riesling Kabinett Römerstich 2023 is a true reflection of the Nahe’s finesse. From acclaimed producer Marcus Hees, this wine is celebrated for its crystal-clear fruit and vibrant freshness. The 2023 vintage receives critical acclaim online for its fine structure and seductive minerality, with tasting panels highlighting its complexity and value. TasteExpect a harmonious interplay of juicy nectarine and citrus, sustained by elegant, wel
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  • Organic
    Wine 92 Point Rating
    Vivino 4+
    Country: Spain, Castilla y Leon
    Grapes: Verdejo
    ABV: 13.5%
    Style: Classy Complex White
    Ossian is one of Spain’s greatest white wines.  Remarkably, it is made from pre-phylloxera vines that are between 100 and 200 years old, and its levels of concentration and complexity have made many a wine lover and critic revise their opinions of Spanish white wines.  Having been hand-picked, the tiny, organically farmed grapes are transported to the state-of-the-art winery for fermentation.  The wine is then matured in oak vats in the coolness of the old Monastery of El Parral, during which ti
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  • Award winning
    Country: France, Alsace
    Grapes: Pinot Gris
    ABV: 12%
    Style: Sweet and Fortified
    To be awarded the prestigious "Sélection de Grains Nobles" label, each grape—hand-selected after noble rot develops—is meticulously harvested one by one in late October or early November under strict state supervision. The grapes are gently pressed to extract their purest juice and aromas, initiating a natural fermentation process guided by careful temperature control to ensure balance and depth. After two to three months, the wine is racked to begin maturing, followed by filtration for stabilit
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    Vivino 4+
    Country: South Africa, Western Cape, Tradouw Valley
    Grapes: Cabernet Franc
    ABV: 13.5%
    Style: Rich Full Red
    Joubert Tradauw Reserwe Cabernet Franc 2021 is an elegant, multi-layered red with a structured palate and refined depth. Crafted by a passionate family producer renowned for their minimal intervention approach and unique terroir, this wine has garnered praise from critics and wine lovers alike, representing the very best of South African craftsmanship. TasteA classic, well-balanced Cabernet Franc with generous layers of sweet red and dark hedgerow fruit, stewed apple, and cranberry. Subtle spice
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  • Wine 95 Point Rating
    Country: New Zealand, Marlborough
    Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
    ABV: 14%
    Style: Aromatic Floral White
    Villa Maria Woven Sauvignon Blanc 2023 impresses with its layered citrus and minerality, is produced by a leading sustainable New Zealand estate, and has been recognised with excellent scores from leading critics. TasteA multi-layered Sauvignon Blanc brimming with aromas of citrus, wild fennel, florals, and subtle smoky notes. The palate offers citrus zest, blackcurrant, and nectarine, enveloped by a zesty acid backbone and finely woven mineral texture. French oak ageing brings added complexity,
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  • Wine 92 Point Rating
    Vivino 4+
    Country: France, Rhone Valley
    Grapes: Grenache
    ABV: 15%
    Style: Rich Full Red
    92 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Raspail Ay is one of the most celebrated, traditional Gigondas estates. Owner Dominique Ay has now been joined by his son Christophe and daughter Anne-Sophie. The vines average 40 years old and are a mix of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre. The grapes are 100% destemmed, vinified in cement tanks and aged in a mix of foudres and “cuves béton”. The wines are never fined and rarely filtered. These are wines packed with fruit, and age admirably. Vivino Rating: 4
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  • Vivino 4+
    Country: USA, California
    Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
    ABV: 15%
    Style: Rich Full Red
    The best grapes make the best wine" is the philosophy applied by the Winery's founder, Louis M. Martini. Implemented at the estate since its creation in 1938, this exacting philosophy has enabled the winery to become one of the leading names in Californian wines. With its vineyards in the sumptuous Sonoma and Napa Valleys and its many award-winning wines, the estate is now world-renowned for its great Cabernet Sauvignons. Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - The Wine Independent (2021 Vintage) "A comp
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  • Wine 93 Point Rating
    Country: France, Alsace
    Grapes: Pinot Noir
    ABV: 13%
    Style: Savoury Classic Red
    93 Points - James Suckling. Trimbach’s Pinot Noir Réserve is a reminder that Alsace isn’t just about whites. Sourced from estate vineyards and crafted with typical precision, it’s a vibrant, finely etched red with purity, poise and just the right amount of grip. Bright cherry fruit, subtle spice and a whisper of earthiness—proof that Pinot Noir from Alsace deserves a spot on the serious wine drinker’s radar. Taste Bright and expressive, with aromas of sour cherry, wild berries and a hint of spic
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    Vivino 4+
    Country: France, Provence
    Grapes: Vermentino / Rolle
    ABV: 14.5%
    Style: Rich Fruity White
    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. Château Margui, the Domaine's emblematic Cuvée, boasts a nose of white cherries and vine peaches, punctuated by light floral touches of honeysuckle. Dry in profile, it is smooth and silky on the palate with a polished texture, while the acidity is juicy, offering a wonderful sensation of freshness.
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  • Wine 94 Point Rating
    Vivino 4+
    Country: Italy, Sicily
    Grapes: Nerello Mascalese
    ABV: 14.5%
    Style: Savoury Classic Red
    Gaja Idda Rosso 2018 is a beautifully refined Sicilian red, distinguished by its layered fruit, intriguing herbal notes, and precise minerality. Crafted from high-altitude volcanic vineyards by the acclaimed Gaja and Graci partnership, this wine combines the power of terroir with winemaking mastery. With high critic ratings and strong Vivino approval, it is a compelling example of modern Etna excellence. TasteGaja Idda Rosso 2018 offers an expressive nose of black cherry, mulberry, and violets,
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    Wine 91 Point Rating
    Vivino 4+
    Country: France, Loire Valley, Sancerre
    Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
    ABV: 12.5%
    Style: Aromatic Floral White
    91 Points - Bacchus Magazine. Sourced from the south-facing Les Grandmontains vineyard in Chavignol, this 2024 Sancerre captures the classic minerality and precision Laporte is known for. Expect bright citrus and green apple notes framed by lively acidity and flinty, saline undertones. Elegant and balanced, it’s an expressive single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc that pairs beautifully with fresh seafood and goat’s cheese. Ready to enjoy now, with excellent cellaring potential. Vivino Rating:  Wine Pr
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  • Vivino 4+
    Country: South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town
    Grapes: Pinotage
    ABV: 14.5%
    Style: Rich Full Red
    A refined and expressive take on South Africa’s iconic varietal, with a captivating nose of blueberry, raspberry, and violet, complemented by subtle dark chocolate and toasted almond notes, this Pinotage offers both vibrancy and elegance. The palate is smooth and well-structured, showcasing vibrant fruit and a lively, youthful finish. A beautifully balanced wine that highlights the best of Pinotage in its purest form. Vivino Rating 4.3 (March 2025) Taste A complex aromatic profile, beginning wit
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  • Country: France, Burgundy
    Grapes: Chardonnay
    ABV: 12.5%
    Style: Rich Fruity White
    A beautifully balanced Chablis from one of the region’s most reliable producers. Sylvain Mosnier’s 2024 release shows classic Chablis character – crisp green apple, lemon zest and a fine streak of chalky minerality. Fermented and aged in stainless steel to preserve its purity and freshness, it’s an elegant, precise wine that captures the essence of the vintage. Ideal with oysters, shellfish or creamy poultry dishes. Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - James Suckling (2023 Vintage) "A textured, balanc
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  • Wine 95 Point Rating
    Vivino 4+
    Country: Spain, Montilla-Moriles
    Grapes: Pedro Ximenez
    ABV: 19%
    Style: Sweet and Fortified
    95 Points - Guia Penin. A rare gem from Montilla-Moriles, Alvear Palo Cortado Nº 7 PX NV is made entirely from Pedro Ximénez and aged around 20 years in a solera system. It combines the finesse of an Amontillado with the depth of an Oloroso, offering a beautifully mature and distinctive style from one of Spain’s oldest bodegas. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Oct 2025) Wine Press Ratings 95 Points - Guia Penin "Style, complex, age nuances, elegant. Colour, old gold, amber rim. Aroma, acetaldehyde, varnish,
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