Great Wine Under £12

An elegant and refreshing alternative for those who prefer to skip the alcohol without compromising on taste. With vibrant notes of green apple, passion fruit, and citrus and a touch of elderflower to finish.

Country: Spain

Grapes: Viura

ABV: 0%

Aromas of white peach, citrus blossom and fresh green apple.  Fine lively bubbles, contributing to the elegant finish. To be enjoyed in its purest and natural form, without the restrictions of alcohol.

Country: South Africa

Region: Coastal Region, Western Cape

Grapes: Chardonnay

ABV: 0.45%

Reg Holder started his career with vintages in France, Australia and the USA before
returning to South Africa. He then spent 11 years as the winemaker at both Neil Ellis and
Delheim. In 2015, while his wife was pregnant with their first child, he started experimenting with de-alcoholised wine for her. When they were expecting their second, in 2017, Reg decided that he was going to move full time into the Lautus de-alcoholised project.
He uses a state of the art piece of machinery that combines centrifugal force and a
vacuum in order to extract the alcohol while leaving the wines' volatile flavour and aromatic essence intact. Unquestionably the best de-alcoholised wine we have tried!

This is superb value for money, a  Merlot dominant Bordeaux blend from the slopes of Stellenbosch's Simonsberg Mountain.

Country: South Africa

Region: Bankhoek, Stellenbosch

Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

ABV: 14.5%

This blend from the Bordelaise specialists of Banghoek Valley is brim full of ripe, bramble and plummy fruit with dark curranty corners. Bright, fresh and gently leafy on the finish.

This is a young and fresh Rioja  bursting with cherry, redcurrant and brambles and has soft, supple tannins.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja Alavesa

Grapes: Tempranillo

ABV: 14%

This always shows prominent tangerine notes on the nose, and this vintage also shows intense pineapple, lime and hints of spice. Refreshingly unoaked, citrus and white peach flavours combine with a zesty fresh acidity and a clean, bright finish.

Country: Australia

Region: South Eastern Australia

ABV: 13%

Grapes:  100% Chardonnay

Food Match:  This bright and approachable style of Chardonnay is a great partner to a wide range of dishes, try with tempura fried vegetables, aromatic chicken salads or crispy Chinese pork.

Vegan/Vegetarian

Quintessentially Australian, this is hugely appealing and has gained a loyal following. Reflecting our skill and experience in seeking out the very best of regional Australia, this wine captures ideal climatic conditions and pure varietal definition.

Pale straw in colour, aromas of summer fruit and citrus – leaning more towards Kumquat and orange. There are spicy undertones from light oaking. Fine tannins underpin fresh acidity. To be enjoyed in its purest form, without the restrictions of alcohol.

Country: South Africa

Region: Coastal Region, Western Cape

Grapes: Chardonnay

ABV: 0.45%

Reg Holder started his career with vintages in France, Australia and the USA before
returning to South Africa. He then spent 11 years as the winemaker at both Neil Ellis and
Delheim. In 2015, while his wife was pregnant with their first child, he started experimenting with de-alcoholised wine for her. When they were expecting their second, in 2017, Reg decided that he was going to move full time into the Lautus de-alcoholised project.
He uses a state of the art piece of machinery that combines centrifugal force and a
vacuum in order to extract the alcohol while leaving the wines' volatile flavour and aromatic essence intact. Unquestionably the best de-alcoholised wine we have tried!

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

Deliciously fruity and well balanced with notes of fresh blackberry, plum and morello cherry.

Country: Argentina

Region: Mendoza

Grapes: Malbec

ABV: 13.5%

Food Match: Great with roast lamb and all the trimmings

Recently elevated to Garda DOC, this Garganega Pinot Grigio is selected from high quality vineyards in the area between Lake Garda and Vicenza. The addition of Garganega makes a more interesting, characterful wine than many basic Pinot Grigios. It evokes thoughts of summer evenings sipping wine by the shores of the lake!

Lightly aromatic with ripe stone fruit and citrus characters. A zesty, easy to drink dry white wine with considerable texture and soft, lightly honeyed fruit on the finish.

Region: Veneto

Grapes: Gargenega, Pinot Grigio

ABV: 12.5%

Pale yellow wine. It is floral on the nose and shows citrus notes. It is very fresh in the mouth, with fruity character, tasty and with a balanced acidity.

Country: Spain

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc

ABV: 0.%

Food Match: Tapas, appetizers and starters, soft cheeses, and nuts. Its particular flavour is a good pairing to fish and seafood, smoked salads, rice and vegetables.

The grapes are immediately separated from the stalk. After light pressing, the must is racked and clarified to proceed with fermentation for 15/20 days at a
controlled temperature between 10 and 16°C. This will allow us to maintain the fruity character of the wine. Subsequently, the alcohol has been extracted using an innovative procedure that preserves the organoleptic properties of the wine.

Pale lemon-yellow with hints of green, it has intense aromas of pineapple, green grass, white flowers and a flinty touch. It is dry and refreshing on the palate with a long citrussy finish and concentrated flavours.

Country: Spain

Region: Castilla

ABV: 12.5%

Grapes:  Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc

Food match: Ideal for pairing with seafood, rice based dishes such as Paella, or Risotto, or to accompany an aperitif.

A great value, clean, crisp Pinot Grigio.  Light green apple and pear fruit characters with bright, fresh acidity.

Country: Italy

Region: Sicily

Grapes: Pinot Grigio

ABV: 11%

Soft and juicy, with appealing cherry, cranberry and damson fruit flavours and a hint of dried herbs. It’s an easy drinking style with soft tannins and light body.

Country: Italy

Region: Abruzzo

Grapes: Montepulciano

ABV: 11%

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%

Light, fresh and zippy.

Country: Italy

Region: Puglia

ABV: 8.5 %

Grape: 100% Pinot Grigio

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

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.

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.

Concentrated on the nose, with tropical fruit , guava and citrus flavours. On the palate, fresh and round, balanced with a good acidity, and fresh fruit aromas.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

Grapes: Viura

ABV: 13%

Carefully selected estate grown grapes are aged for 24 months in French and American oak barrels to create this silky smooth reserva.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

Grapes: Tempranillo and Graciano

ABV: 14%

A classic easy drinker from the South of France. Full of dark berry and damson fruit aromas and flavours. Soft tannins and a juicy finish.

Country: France

Region: Cotes de Gascogne

ABV: 13.5%

Grapes: Grenache and Syrah

Food match: perfect with saucisson or rich casseroles