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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.

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.

Refreshing and zesty fizz from Germany, with a delicate creamy note and elegant long finish.

Country: Germany

Region: Rheingau

Grapes: Riesling

ABV:12%

Food Match: Perfect as an aperitif or with the fish/salad course.

The Allendorf family has lived and worked in the Rheingau for 700 years. Based in Oestrich Winkel in the heart of the Rheingau, the estate has grown dramatically over the last 60 years from 1.5 ha to 70 ha, making it one of the biggest family-owned wineries in the Rheingau.

Read all about Victoria's recent trip to Germany in her blog here.

Made solely from Chardonnay, this is a serious and elegant Crémant du Jura. On the nose it is creamy; on the palate well balanced with good depth and classic Champagne-esque toasted brioche flavours and creamy notes evident again, giving this complex wine an appealing softness.

Country: France

Region: Arbois, Jura

Grapes: Chardonnay

ABV: 12.5%

Domaine de Désiré Petit’s Crémant is made using the ‘methode traditionelle’, from Chardonnay purposely grown on poor soils to maintain good acidity in the wine. Bottling is generally carried out during the January to March following harvest, after which the wine spends 12 to 15 months on its lees before disgorgement and dosage of 0.6cl per litre.

A beautiful deep purple colour. Floral and herbal notes like lavender and mint on the nose, with mineral hints of graphite, cigars box and cedar. Fresh and elegant palate, fresh acidity, smooth tannins, a long finish. You can drink it now or it can be aged by 7 years. 

Country: Chile

Region: San Javier

Grapes: Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc

ABV: 13,5%

Food pairing: slow cooked recipes, braised meat, boeuf bourguignon, lamb, liver
steak.

The long maceration brings balance to the natural intensity of Loureiro grape, amplifying it's salty profile.

Country: Portugal

Region: Minho

Grapes: Loureiro

ABV: 12.5%

From young Pinot Noir vines showing great potential. Lovely and ripe from the 2020 sunshine, showing notes of crunchy red fruits like cranberries and currants. Wonderful English red!

Country: England

Region: Devon

Grapes: Pinot Noir

ABV: 12%

Subtle vanilla and spice along with delicate aromas of peach and orange are complimented by savoury, peppery notes on the palate. Serve as an aperitif or with light salmon or chicken dishes with nutty grains.

Country: Spain
Region: La Mancha
Grapes: Verdejo
ABV: 11%

Made from biodynamically farmed Verdejo grapes this orange wine from La Mancha is fermented with ambient yeasts on the skins for 10 days and aged in very large French oak vats for 6 months. The wine is only partially filtered and has an attractive cloudy amber colour. Lees aging helps round out the wine, creating a smooth and complex finished wine.

Concentrated aromas of red berries, sweet liquorice, red berries, tobacco, forest floor and minerality. Rich and textured palate full of almond and smoky flavours. Complex, layered with mulberry and savoury, meaty notes with a long, dry finish.

Country: South Africa

Region: Malgas, Swellendam, Western Cape

Grapes: Syrah , Touriga Nacional, Mourvédre, Trincadeira and Cabernet Sauvignon

ABV: 14,5%

Sijnn is prounounced 'sen', or 'seine'

Certified IPW sustainable

Les Cailloux is a very stoney and limestone 40 year old vineyard of 1 hectare. Sitting at 340m above sea level on a plateau, the stones here are larger and not only provide a great mineral backbone to the wines, but also keep the grapes warm into the evening. The 2019 is excellent, very green, lean and with a hint of the grassy green notes. Great acidity and structure and should age very nicely. 15 months ageing in 228L barrels.

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Grapes:  Chardonnay

Food Match:  Wonderful with rich lobster linguini

Celebrate the coronation with English Sparkling! A classic traditional method sparkling with citrus aromas of lemon and lemon sherbet with notes of red apple, biscuit, and brioche.
Crisp, refreshing acidity,  a soft mousse and long citrus and honeyed finish.

Country: England

Region: Devon

Grapes: Chardonnay

ABV: 12%

Traditional Champenoise method and organic, with a distictly Catalan character . Abundant bubbles of medium size forming crown. Pale yellow colour with green reflections. On the nose fresh and clean with good aromatic intensity, mainly primary aromas of fruit and floral. Delicious!

Country: Spain

Region: Penedès

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc

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.

Created as an ode to the bounty of the sea, Miss Lucy can turn the many other delights safe to grace our tables into a celebration of the ocean.

Only a salty breeze and a sunny day can improve what is already a perfect match. This unique blend bursts with citrus pamplemousse (Paw Paw) flavours. 

Country: South Africa

Region: Robertson

ABV: 12.5%

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Pinot Gris 

Springfield Estate goes against the grain in order to make sure the drinking experience is perfect at the consumer end and sustainable at its end. The wines are all about the rocky, unforgiving terroir of Robertson, and stand head and shoulders above most producers for sheer quality.

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Delicious, dry amber wine made in traditional Georgian Qvervri. An aromatic nose of citrus blossom, dried apricots and almonds. On the palate there are hints of burnt orange rind and dried peach, structured with soft tannins and a long finish.

Country: Georgia

Region: Kakheti

Grapes: Kisi

ABV: 13%

Food Match: Spicy dishes, seafood such as shellfish and salmon, aged hard cheeses.

The Shilda winery lies at the foot of the southern slope of the Caucasus Mountain range and this special climate and the diversity of the mineral-rich soil creates spectacular wines.

Fresh floral aromas combine with characteristic sweet brioche overtones, balanced by peach skin and baked biscuit flavours with a crisp citrus finish.

Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Country: France

Region: Champagne 

Food match: Drinks very nicely well chilled on its own of course (but not on your own - this is the sociable drink par excellence after all!), but also recommended with light nibbles, salads and simple fish dishes.

Pale lemon colour, the Rótulo Branco is crisp and aromatic with aromas of blossom and pear. On the palate it has good body, a silky texture and a citrusy acidity providing a great backbone. Fruity notes and hints of fresh herbs accompany its long finish.

Country: Portugal

Region: Dão

Grapes:  Encruzado, Borrado das Moscas, Rabo de Ovelha and Cercial.

ABV: 12%

Gorgeous, natural, silky red made from native Portuguese grapes, the nose could be mistaken for Pinot Noir with it's elegant floral perfumed notes with hints of herbs and ripe crushed strawberry.

Country: Portugal

Region: Bairrada

Grapes: Baga

ABV: 12%

This delicious blend of Shiraz and Malbec has a palate of ripe black and red berries, subtle spice, smooth tannins and a rich, long finish.

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

Grapes: Shiraz, Malbec

ABV: 11%

Food Pairing: Perfect served alongside slow cooked lamb shank, fillet steak or a rich tomato pasta.

Vegan/Vegetarian 

Oaked red wine, quite fruity. A mix of red and dark fruit on the nose. The palate is smooth and structured with a lingering finish. 

Grape: Pinot Noir

Country: South Africa

Region: Elgin

ABV: 14,5%

Vegan

Very dry, notes of 90% cocoa chocolate and aniseed.

Concrete

Country: Portugal

Region: Beiras

ABV: 13.5%

Grapes: Rufete, Marufo, Touriga Franca

Natural

kept in tank for 2 winters

unfiltered

750m above sea level, plateau, unique micro climate for Portugal.

Bright green-yellow with shimmering reflections. On the nose very aromatic, juicy  apricot and a hint of vineyard peach, some citrus; white pepper and fresh meadow herbs; very juicy and vibrant on the palate; the refreshing acid balances the wine perfectly; salty-mineral, structured and elegant with intense fruit aromas in the finish. Very long lasting; typical traits of the Achleiten.

Country: Austria

Region: Wachau

Grapes: Riesling

ABV: 14%

Notes of green apple, lemon and fresh pineapple. Nuances of honey and orange
blossoms develop on the palate which is carried through mid-palate with a delightful, fresh, flinty and lingering finish. If you like Chablis, you'll love this!

Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

Grapes: Chardonnay

ABV: 13.5

Eikendal Vineyards sit between the foothills of the Helderberg and the edge of Stellenbosch Mountains.

One of the most delicious wines in the shop! Bold aromas of white peach and lemon zest with subtle spice and honeycomb notes. Absolutely wonderful.

Country: Germany

Region: Baden

Grapes: Pinot Gris

ABV: 13%

The perfect match with Turkish chicken shish, taboulet and warm crushed potatoes with spring onions.

Located between the Rhine River and the Black Forest, Burkheim produces lush and mineralic wines that are ideal companions to a wide range of modern cuisine. Bercher
produces Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc) and Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris). All the wines go through extended lees-aging and have a wonderful aging potential.

A fruit-driven red wine, a great balance of acidity and juiciness. Notes one can taste: red fruit, pepper, liquorice, cinnamon, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate.

Grape: Carignan

Country: South Africa

Region: Swartland

ABV: 15%

Food pairing: beef, lamb, game, mushrooms

Vegan