£10 to £15

Soils rich in limestone and broken mountain rock on De Wetshof’s site-specific vineyards allow this wine to emit optimum varietal expression. An unwooded wine, Bon Vallon has a brisk and clean freshness leading into a wide spectrum of classic flavours including citrus, wild flowers and grilled nuts, with a nuanced minerality on the aftertaste.

Country: South Africa

Region: Robertson

Grapes: Chardonnay

ABV: 13.5%

Half Bottle

A fresh and zesty wine with a medley of tropical fruit aromas and flavours.

Country: South Africa

Region: Voor Paardeberg

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon

ABV: 13%

Crisp, dry and clean - a very refreshing glass of  pink bubbly!

Country: Italy

Region: Veneto

Grapes: Rabosa

ABV: 12.3%

Lovely, fresh and full of red apples and ripe pineapple fruit. A full of style of Aussie Chardonnay! 

Country: Australia

Region: South East Australia

Grapes: Chardonnay

ABV: 13%

Bold red with black cherry and ripe plum on the nose and palate. Hints  violets and a touch of sweet spice give it complexity. Soft, vanilla oak enhances the fruit intensity.

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

Grapes: Shiraz

ABV: 13%

Vegan Friendly

Grapes are grown in Casa Berger vineyards beneath the slopes of Montserrat in Alt Penedes. Harvested at night, mixed and chilled in dry ice, then spent 2h macerating before being fermented for 25 days. Aged for 10-12 months before release.
Garnacha imparts delicious red berry flavours, Monastrell is responsible for the beautiful colour - floral on the nose, with red apple and pear notes leading to a crisp and lively wine with signature toasty cava finish.

Country: Spain

Region: Penedes

Grapes: Garnacha tinto, Monastrell

ABV: 12.5%

Fresh and zesty aromas with notes of almond skin, fennel and even a little jasmine. A bright natural acidity on the palate with a teasing top note of grassy fennel, almond nuttiness and the residual salinity of an old dry grown vineyard. Drink slowly to take all this in.

Country: South Africa

Region: Piekenierskloof

Grapes: Palomino

ABV: 12.5%

Pinot Noir is one of Romania’s greatest hidden secrets. Probably the only place in the world that can do this grape variety justice at such brilliant value. The nose is full of summer fruit aroma’s, strawberry, blueberry, and the palate is light and crisp and refreshing with notes of raspberry and cranberry. Serve well chilled at a summer bbq.

Country: Romania

Region: Recas and Minis

ABV: 12.5%

Grapes: Pinot Noir

Food match: Greek salad, grilled fish, potato salad

As you walk through the rolling vineyards of the 700 hectare Cramele Recas estate, two things are inescapable. The first is the scale of the transformation that Englishman Philip Cox and his wife Elvira have managed to achieve, replanting 700 hectares of decrepit vineyards and replacing them with immaculately tended sites the equal of anywhere else in the world. The second is that if you didn't know where you were, you'd be convinced you were in Tuscany or any other "Classic" wine producing region. And, to a certain extent you are, Romania has a history of wine making stretching back millennia and it was this potential that has driven this dynamic duo to dedicate their lives to driving forward Romanian wine making to it's current state of rude health. A 20 million euro investment in the vineyards and brand new winery.

Led by award-winning winemaker José Neiva, this fruity Lisboa blend offers ripe berry  flavours leading to a smooth, fruity palate. It is a versatile choice for the
dinner table, pairing perfectly with pasta,meat or vegetarian cheese dishes.

Country: Portugal

Region: Lisboa

Grapes: Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Castelão and Syrah

ABV: 11%

Saperavi is often compared to Malbec, Cabernet Franc and even Gamay depending on how it is made. This is dark, juicy and fresh, dee black in colour, rich and full but finishes really freshly with a gentle grip. Delicious.

Country: Georgia

Region: Kakheti

Grapes: Saperavi

ABV: 13%

Food Pairing:  Sausage caserole, a juicy burger and barbecued meats.

Vegan

Read all about Penny's recent trip to the cradle of wine, Georgia in her blog here.

Bright juicy fruit with a hint of spice on the nose.

Country: Italy

Region: Friuli Venezia-Giulia

Grapes: 

ABV: 12.5% 

Food Match: Goes well with roast meats red or white

Bright pink colour . Fine and persistent perlage. Delicious notes of red fruits on the nose.
The palate balanced, complex and refreshing.

Country: Italy

Region: Eastern Veneto

Grapes: Pinot Noir

ABV: 12%

Residual sugar: 8-12 g/l

Food Match: Fish dishes, especially crustaceans, and white meat.

Nestled in the heart of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG area, the Althea Winery is surrounded by beautiful Rive or hills which are recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

A great way to discover Sauternes-like sweet wines. Wonderful aromas of melon, peach and honey. The palate is well balanced, very generous with a lot of exotic fruits and apricot. The finish is as long as with a good Sauternes. Awesome value sweet white!

Country: France

Region: Cadillac, Bordeaux

Grapes: 95% Semillon, 5% Muscadelle

ABV: 13%

Abundant bubbles of medium size forming crown. Pale yellow colour with green reflections.

On the nose fresh, clean and pleasant with good aromatic intensity, mainly primary aromas of fruit and floral.

Sweet on the mouth however well balanced with the acidity.

Country: Spain

Region: Catalonia

Grapes: Vuira, Parellada, Xarello

ABV: 12.5%

Food Match: Great as an aperitif or as a light accompaniment to white chocolate dessert like white chocolate cheese cake with raspberries, or just with plain white chocolate. 

Aromatic blend of grape varieties with a clean zing of citrus on the finish.

Country: Italy

Region: Friuli Venezia-Giulia

Grapes: Chardonnay, Friulano, Müller Thurgau, Pinot Grigio, Ribolla Gialla, Sauvignon Blanc

ABV: 12.5% 

Food Match: Goes well with roast meats red or white

Concentrated mulberry, blackberry and black pepper notes with soft, plummy fruit flavours and silky smooth tannins.

Country: Australia

Region: South East Australia

ABV: 14%

Grapes: Shiraz

Food Match:  BBQ red meat

Vegan/Vegetarian

Light, fresh and zippy.

Country: Italy

Region: Puglia

ABV: 8.5 %

Grape: 100% Pinot Grigio

Strongly varietal French Cabernet, deep garnet colour with vibrant blackcurrant and blackberry fruit. Soft and supple on the palate with good intensity of fruit and a lovely juicy finish.

Country: France

Region: Languedocc

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon

ABV: 14%

Food match: Soft and pliable red capable of matching with most foods. Easy choice for a devout red drinker. Try with mushroom risotto.

This fruit-forward, easy-drinking Cabernet is made from grapes sourced from sun-drenched Languedoc vineyards, vinified to showcase their fruit and varietal characteristics. By fermenting at lower temperatures than most reds to preserve primary fruit characters. The wine receives twice daily remontage to extract colour and tannins. Meticulous blending produced the ultimate approachable and fruit-driven style, which was bottled early to capture vibrant red fruit. No oak is used, so the grapes' natural fruit flavours shine through.

Vegan

A delicious French Rose with all the style and sophistication that characterise French wines.

Red berries on the nose, followed by a more pronounced palate of more savoury red fruits, ripe citrus and a salty twang - supported by well balanced acidity.

Country: France

Region: Côtes de Thau

ABV: 12%

Grapes: Carignan 70%, Grenache Noir 20%, Syrah 10%

Food match: perfect with pre -dinner snacks such as olives, salted crisps, biltong or olive tapenade with fresh bread.

Vegan

Dark, ruby red in colour, with fresh and vibrant aromas of black fruits which follows through on the palate with juicy black cherry, a youthful wine with good extract and great balance. Ready to drink now, after a meal, on its own or with a cheese board.

Country: Portugal

Region: Douro Valley

Grapes: Field Blend of Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional,
Tinta Francisca and others.

ABV: 19.5%

Food match: perfect with hard cheese or blue cheese

Aromas of raspberries and sweet spice on the nose. Crunchy red fruit and juicy on the palate with supple tannins. Super easy drinking braai wine!

Country: South Africa

Region: Swartland

Grapes: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre

ABV: 13%

Food Match: Goes perfectly with picnics or BBQ (braai) food like potato salad and Boerewors rolls.

Inzuzo means benefit in two of the main South African languages Zulu and Xhosa. The Inzuzo Wine Company is a BEE project spearheaded by Journey's End wines in Stellenbosch and run by one of their talented winemakers, Kaylin Willscott. Kaylin grew up in the poverty stricken Sir Lowry's Pass area. Kaylin's story is integral to the heart of the Inzuzo brand. As a Cape Wine Guild protégée and one of the few women of colour winemakers in South Africa, her journey is a powerful narrative of talent, determination, and community upliftment in South Africa.

Enthralling on the nose, with acacia and elderflower floreality, white peach and apple, with a touch of aromatic herbs. Lean and fresh on the palate, enveloped in balanced softness and fresh fruit. Slightly sapid and fragrant closure.

Country: Italy

Region: Veneto

Grapes: Glera

ABV: 12%

Aromatic and fresh with notes of white peach, citrus blossom and fresh green apple.  Fine lively bubbles, with a zesty and elegant finish. 

Country: Spain

Grapes: Macabeo

ABV: 0.3%

Gooseberry, lemon and apple; this wine is bursting with fresh acidity and has a long finish.

Country: Georgia

Region: Kakheti

Grapes: Rkatsiteli

ABV: 12.5%

Food Match: Steamed trout, chicken, turkey and vegetable salads.

An intense dark red colour. Elegant and fruity, with aromas and flavours of blackcurrant berries, ripe plums, chocolate and pepper notes. A balanced and concentrated wine well mixed with fruit, round and silky mouth and a long finish.

Country: Chile

Region: Colchagua Valley

Grapes: 100% Carmenere

ABV: 13.5%