£20 to 30

Bright ruby red in colour. The nose is brimming with cranberry and raspberry fruit character, along with hints of game meat and smokiness. On the palate it is balanced, elegant and savoury with a mineral finish. 

Country: Australia

Region: Tarrawarra, Yarra Valley

Grapes: Pinot Noir

ABV: 13.5%

Food Match: Perfect with roast duck

Earthy, meaty nose with hints of black berry and forest berries. Morello Cherry, juicy, structured, but soft tannins, very long, elegant finish.

Country: Portugal

Region: Lisboa

Grapes: Castelao

ABV: 13.5%

COZs is a partnership between two Portuguese wine grape growers, Tiago Teles (Gilda, RAIZ) and António Marques-da-Cruz (Quinta da Serradinha), that started in 2015, in a 60-year-old vineyard of the Baga variety. In 2017, acquired the historic Vinha da Pena in Serra de Montejunto – a limestone formation from the Jurassic period, located 15 km from the Atlantic Ocean, in the Lisbon region. Pioneers in the introduction of organic agriculture as well as new concepts of pruning and soil fertilization in the Serra de Montejunto, we initiated an important transformation of practices and mentalities in mountain viticulture.

Aromas of plum, bramble leaf, and a hint of black pepper and spice. The palate is complex with ripe black fruits, prune, fig and an orange zest hint balanced by savoury characters of cloves and cedar. A rich wine with supple tannins and a graphite minerality, finishing long and elegant.

Country: Italy

Region: Veneto

Grape Variety:  50% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella, 10% Merlot 

ABV: 14.5%

Food Match: Sausages and rich stews

Zero Dosage represents Methode Cap Classique in its purest form, allowing the grape, site and vintage to truly shine. The grapes were sourced from a single vineyard and hand harvested before whole bunch pressing using the champagne method. Post fermentation, the wine is matured on its primary lees for 3 months prior to racking when the wine is then allowed to slowly ferment and mature in the cellar for 12 years prior to disgorgement. The nose invites a vibrant bouquet of peach, almonds and exotic spice, complementing a palate of stone fruit, brioche and a lingering, pleasant mousse.

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

Grapes: Chardonnay

ABV: 11.5%

Food match: Due to its lengthy bottle maturation, the wine is complex and layered. The vibrant acidity and linear minerality means this wine can be seamlessly paired with almost any food.

Bright straw yellow colour with golden flecks. On the nose: complex, white floral jasmine notes and minerals. On the palate, it is creamy and savoury, with flavours of ripe pear, herbs and minerality, alongside its crisp acidity.

Country: Italy

Region: Veneto

Grape Variety:  Trebbiano di Soave 

ABV: 12.5%

Food Match: goats cheese, asparagus or fish stir-fried Chinese dishes featuring fresh vegetables and prawns.

Located in Fitta, in North West Italy, Suavia is owned and run by the three Tessari sisters: Meri, Valentina and Alessandra.

Concentrated, dense and full of ripe dark fruit characters, packed with lots of juicy cherry character and a soft, sweet spice finish. Wonderful claret from a family owned Chateau, made in amphora clay vessels, giving texture and structure to the wine.

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux AOC

Grapes: Merlot

ABV: 13%

Food Match: Lamb cutlets with rosemary roast potatoes

Liatiko is an indigenous Cretan grape variety , light ruby/garent in colour. The nose has a rich, ripe red fruit and sweet spice character. The palate is full, but has very soft tannins. 

Under organic conversion, this is a pale, shimmering ruby, hedonistic, unoaked light -coloured red with gorgeous perfumed, strawberry and raspberry liqueur notes, hints of game and fennel. Plump vibrant fruits, a refreshing thread of fine-pitched acidity, poised slightly grippy yet elegant tannins - hard to resist.

Country: Greece

Region: Crete, Heraklion

Grapes: Liatiko

ABV: 14.5%

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Raspberry red in colour, this grape variety, Otskhanuri Sapere, gives enticing aromas of plums, ripe berries with herbal and floral notes and a hint of balsamic. Full bodied, with balancing fresh juiciness and a long, dry and slightly smoky, earthy finish.

Country: Georgia

Region: Imereti

Grapes: Otskhanuri Sapere

ABV: 12.5%

The grapes were carefully sorted in the vineyard and then again upon arrival at the
winery, berry by berry to ensure only the healthy, undamaged and best quality fruit was
vinified. Skin-contact fermentation took place using the traditional Georgian method of
clay jars known as Qvevri. These vessels have been recognised by UNESCO as a
process of important cultural heritage. The Qvevri in the Vachnadziani winery have a
950-litre capacity. The alcoholic fermentation lasted for one week, followed by a
maturation period of five months without skin contact.

Food Match: red meat dishes, stews and casseroles or mature cheeses

Georgia is considered to be the ‘cradle of wine', as 8,000 year-old indigenous Rkatsiteli grape seeds have been found in clay vessels. Vachnadziani was established in 1953 and is one of the oldest wineries in Georgia. During the Soviet years the vineyard fell into disrepair, but now the vineyards and cellars have received considerable investment. The aim is to preserve their ancient wine culture while combining it with cutting edge technology. With over 1,000 hectares of vineyard, covering the Kakheti region in eastern Georgia and the Imereti, Racha and Lechkhumi regions in western Georgia, Vachnadziani cultivates 25 vine varieties - the majority of which are indigenous. Their exciting and dynamic range reveals all the charm of this historic winemaking land.

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

Tastes like blended alcoholic sweet-raisins - one of the most amazing sweet dessert wines. Pair with strong hard cheese or pour over vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.

Country: Spain

Region: Jerez

ABV: 15%

Grapes: Pedro Ximenez

An excellent example of cool climate Riesling. Elegant aromas of ripe lime, wax and stone fruit on the nose. On the palate, lots of ripe stone fruits again and a long, zesty finish. 

Country: USA

Region: Washington State

Grape: Riesling

ABV: 11%

Food Match: Thai green curry

Deliciously plump fruit, poised, refined and very approachable. Plum, some bitter cherry fruit, clove, cinnamon nose. Spicy up front and smooth, rounded fruit.

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux, Montagne St Emilion

ABV: 14%

Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Merlot

59 year-old vines, some of the oldest in South Africa. This complex and interesting Chenin is fermented and matured in clay eggs, producing distinctive notes of yellow apple alongside green melon and lime on the nose. This wine is beautifully structured on the palate, bursting with fresh yellow and white fruit flavours and a subtle yet distinctive finish.

Country: South Africa

Region:  Stellenbosch

ABV: 13%

Grapes:  Chenin Blanc

Food Match: This goes beautifully with a wide range of foods because of it's fruit character and great acidity. Our suggestion would be roast pork loin or seafood.

A perfumed, fresh nose with aromas of blackberry, blueberry and vanilla pod. A tight, elegant and structured palate with supple tannins and a long finish.

Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

Grapes: Malbec

ABV: 14.5%

Food Match: Great with braaied sirloin steak.

Dornier is a family owned winery that is situated in the Golden Triangle area of the famous Upper Blaauwklippen Valley in Stellenbosch - their prestigious neighbours are
De Trafford, Keermont and Waterford, so they are in fine company. The property was home to one of the first wineries in Stellenbosch, having been completed in the late 1600s, as well as an historic Sir Herbert Baker home. 

The winemaking philosophy at Dornier is to produce premium quality wines, with minimal intervention in the winery, that are expressive of the unique terroir of the Golden Triangle and showcase the complexity and finesse of the noble grape varietals planted on the farm..

A brilliant Petit Chablis - ripe and untouched by oak. Showing all the characteristics of the terroir, as well as lemony freshness and vivacity, underpinned by tight minerality.

Country: France

Region: Chablis

ABV: 12.5%

Grapes:  100% Chardonnay

Great balance and fruit in this high quality Alsace Riesling.

A pure fruit driven nose, perfumed with cut limes and a hint of petrol and candle wax. The wine has a voluptuous, honeyed palate and is intensely fruity with white peach and apricot flavours and mineral complexity. The finish is dry, refreshing and beautifully balanced, and incredibly open for a young Alsace Riesling.

Country: France

Region: Alsace

ABV: 13%

Grapes: Riesling

Complex with notes of kirsch and raspberry, a touch of smoke and sweet spice. The mouth is soft, with melted tannins and a pleasant sensation of roundness.

Country: France

Region: Beaujolais

Grapes: Gamay

ABV: 13%

Country: Australia

Region: Polish Hill River, Clare Valley

Grapes: Riesling

Straw yellow in colour. Fresh in flavour, this wine is fruity with superb minerality which adds length. Elegant and intense in aroma.

Country: Italy

Region: Gallura, Northern Sardegna

ABV: 14%

Grapes: Vermentino

Food match: Seafood Linguini

Fresh and zesty nose with notes of citrus, peach, and a hint of honeysuckle. The palate is lightly honeyed and textural with ripe lemon characters balanced by crisp acidity, and with a touch of white spice and a fresh, mineral finish.

Ginger, lime zest and quinine; the palate has a saline minerality, spice, ripe pear, quince and citrus and a lingering minerality. 

Country: South Africa

Region:  Elgin

Grapes: Semillon

ABV: 13%

Food Match: Seafood, grilled fish, salads or creamy pasta dishes.

Shannon’s Sémillon vineyards are planted on Table Mountain Sandstone soil, eight miles inland from the cooling breeze of the Atlantic Ocean. Matured in new French oak barrels for 3 months.

Perfumed nose of white flowers of tropical fruit (pineapple and mango) with hints of grapefruit, candied citrus fruits and sweet spices (ginger and cardamom). Very clear mineral notes on the palate with a long, elegant finish.

Country: Italy

Region: Veneto

Grape Variety:  Garganega

ABV: 12.5%

Located in Fitta, in North West Italy, Suavia is owned and run by the three Tessari sisters: Meri, Valentina and Alessandra.

Food Match: goats cheese, asparagus or fish stir-fried Chinese dishes featuring fresh vegetables and/or  prawns.

Country: USA

Region: Paso Robles California

Grapes: Counoise

ABV: 13%

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Country: Spain

Region: Jerez

ABV: 15%

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New wave Sherry! Diatomists was founded by three friends - Antonio Antonio Morenés (7th Generation Jerezano!) and his friends George from Oxford, and Tommy from Barcelona They all share a passion for wine produced in Andalucía and have over 20 years combined experience in the wine trade, the Diatomists team explore every corner of this southernmost point of Spain in search of winemakers committed to excellence.

A full sweet, yet smooth and rich wine. A perfect wine to serve at the end of a meal with its heady nutty flavours, caramel notes and mouth watering backbone of acidity. Pair with ripe creamy cheeses for a full on taste sensation.

Country: Italy

Region: Sicily

Grapes: Grillo

ABV: 19%

A new white Pet Nat from Ukraine. Fruity, floral and aromatic, notes of citrus, peach and pineapple.

Country: Ukraine

Region: Mykolaiv

Grape: Riesling 50%, Pinot Gris 50%

ABV: 12%

Intense aromatics with flavours of pears, grapefruit, melon, and gooseberry. Brilliant minerality and lemony acidity. Complex and juicy. Lingering finish reminiscent of lemony creams.

Country: Austria

Region: Niederosterrieich

ABV: 12.5%

Grape: Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc)

Food Match: Seafood, fresh salads or Asian-inspired dishes. 

Fun Fact:  Weissburgunder (/vīs-bur-gūn-dur/) is another grape of the pinot family which originated in Burgundy, France. For that reason, the German word “burgunder” is used to mean pinot in the same sense French and English speakers use it. “Weiss,” like “blanc” in French or “bianco” in Italian, is the German word for the colour white. So Weissburgunder is the German name for Pinot Blanc/Bianco.