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South Africa's answer to Chablis! 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%

Goes well with Caesar Salad or seared salmon or tuna, equally, it will complement grilled or roasted white meats and pan-fried duck. It was awarded the top 15 award in the Chardonnay du Monde 2019 out of 696 Chardonnays tasted. And received a Double Gold Medal in the 2019 Veritas Awards

A fantastic wine for all occasions. Aromatic guava and orange blossom Jump from the glass – this Chenin Blanc is dry, but fruity, with ripe apples, peaches and a hint of orange peel on the palate.

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

Grapes:  100% Chenin Blanc

Vegan/Vegetarian

The fruit for Aloe Tree hails from the increasingly fashionable west coast of the Cape. Cool nights and sea breezes combine to extend the growing season, resulting in perfectly balanced, ripe grapes. 

A South African Merlot packed full of delicious flavours. 

Fresh and bright with characteristic aromas of cherry and red fruits. Light and juicy on the palate with soft tannins.

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

Grapes:  Merlot

ABV: 13%

The coastal region of South Africa is renowned for its fine and expressive fruit. Produced from only free-­run juice and fermented on skins in stainless steel tanks. The wine is left on the lees for an extended period for greater palate weight and mouthfeel.

By carefully blending Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir grapes, all grown in Hertfordshire's Little Hadham, this is a handcrafted, delicate Rosé version of English Sparkling Wine.

Country: England

Region: Hertfordshire

Grapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier

ABV: 12.5%

The Four Acres Estate is a small family run vineyard and orchard set on a hillside above the Ash Valley in Little Hadham, Hertfordshire.
After a lifetime spent in the travel industry, Platon Loizou decided that he wanted to get back to his Cypriot roots and fulfil a long-term dream of making wine. Since 2010 he has been out in all weathers, getting closer to nature tending his precious vines, nurturing them from saplings to maturity, bolstering his knowledge by consulting at every step with some of the best vintners in the country.

An aromatic wine but don't be scared it's not sweet at all - and extremely more-ish

Hints of orange blossom and candied citrus fruits. Something completely different from the likes of Chardonnay, this is an engaging wine with a vibrant finish. You won't be disappointed, we promise!

Country: Chile

Region: Rapel Valley

Grapes:  Gewurztraminer

ABV:13%

Vegan/Vegetarian

Emiliana is one of the world’s most important producers of organic and biodynamic wines and the largest in South America. They have a total of 997 hectares under vine in the valleys of Casablanca, Maipo, Colchagua, and Cachapoal of which 923ha are IMO certified organic and the remaining 77 in conversion. Their spectacular biodynamic vineyard and winery at Los Robles is a model that attracts visiting viticulturalists and winemakers from all over the world. General Manager José Guilisasti and winemaking consultant Alvaro Espinoza were key to establishing this project to convert a large commercial winery into a commercially viable organic one. These innovative wines are made with great care and attention and the results are inspiring.

Exuberantly fresh on the palate with ripe mango fruit, a slightly salty edge and underlying minerality. 

Country: France

Region: Pinet

ABV: 12.5%

Grapes:  100% Picpoul

Cave de l'Ormarine is an award winning Cave producing wines from the tiny Pinet appelation in the Herault. Set up in 1992, bit with a history dating back to 1922 Cave de l'Ormarine has made significant investment in the winery and prides itself on the high standards and traceability of its grapes.

Straw yellow in colour, the nose shows aromatic white flowers mixed with citrus notes as well as pear and pineapple. Dry on the palate this is fresh and mineral like.

Country:  Italy

Region: Puglia

Grapes: Verdeca 100%

ABV: 13 %

Food Matching: Incredible with baked pastries, croissant, but anything with acidity/ lemon flavours.

This delicious wine has aromas and flavours of jammy red fruits, juicy red cherries, pomegranate juice, summer herbs, and a touch of violet. On the palate it is rich and refreshing.

Country: Italy

Region: Sicily

ABV: 13.5%

Grapes: Nerello Mascalese

Full of zest and forward fruity flavours, typical of the Sauvignon grape. Bursting with exotic tropical fruit.

Country: Chile

Region: Central Valley

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc

ABV: 11%

This natural wine is chocca block packed full of bramble fruit notes with raspberry and blackberry dominating the aroma, smooth and juicy with complex notes of blueberry and moderate acidity and smooth tannins on the finish.

Country: Romania

Region: Panciu 

Grapes: Merlot, Pinot Noir 

ABV: 13.5%

A serious rosé with a strong personality.

Beautiful pale salmon colour with an appealing lemon and herb nose followed by flavours of warm southern French herbs with rich, rounded fruit.  Very much a food wine with a powerful character and a delicious dry finish.

Country: France

Region: Provence

Grapes:  65% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache, 15% Cinsault

ABV: 14%

Organic

Vegan/Vegetarian

Domaine Lafran Veyrolles is an estate with a superb terroir and is widely recognised as one of the top three producers in the appellation. Jean-Marie Castell runs this small, traditional estate with just 10 ha of vines on the famous red clay soil of Bandol.  The estate nestles in and is protected by the hills of the Cadière d'Azur and benefits from a maritime climate. The estate is farmed organically and the yields are kept extremely low. Domaine Lafran Veyrolles reds have made it one of the star performers of the appellation … but don’t overlook the rosé wines as they deserve attention too!

Very intense and incredibly complex, this beautifully crafted wine has an aroma reminiscent of ripe cherry, plum, and blackberry, yet retains a delicate freshness and softness on the palate.

Country: Italy

Region: Puglia

Grapes:  Primitivo 100%

ABV:  13.5%

Food Matching

Hearty and meaty pasta dishes with rich red sauces.

In the early 1990s, Magpie identified this special site - a single vineyard of Grenache and Mourvèdre. After an olympic blending exercise one night with the wine from here, they name the vineyard 'Clovella'. This wine is a heady embrace of dark spice; it's no coincidence that there’s a distinct clove note in this wine. Bright, fresh, textural in spite of 22 months ageing in older French oak. Soft, moreish and foody.

Country: Australia

Region: Barossa

Grapes: Grenache and Mourvedre

ABV: 14%

Food Match: Slow cooked lamb shanks or Fillet of Beef for a special occasion.

The label design inspiration is all about the meeting of mouths, that energy before lips meet, whether meeting a glass of wine or each other. Two varieties blending into one....

Velvety smooth, rich, concentrated and supple. Flavours of cassis, bramble and black cherry with a sheen of vanilla from the oak ageing.

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux, Margaux

ABV:13.5%

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Serve 12 to 14 degrees C

Food Match: Red meat dishes such as beef Wellington or roast lamb.

Floral, citrus and gentle tropical aromas lead on to a palate which is deliciously off-dry with flavours of ripe melon and sherbet lemon acidity. The finish is refreshing with a classic spritz. Great as an aperitif - or serve with salads, sushi and grilled fish.

Country: Portugal

Region: Vinho Verde

Grape: Loureiro 50%, Avesso 15%, Arinto 35%

ABV: 11.5%

Summer pudding reaches from the glass, there is an abundance of blackberry and cassis fruit with a naughty creaminess of oak that marries on the palate for a bold pastiche of old vine Barossa Cabernet. It's a big glass of juicy theatre.

Country: Australia

Region: Barossa Valley

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon

ABV: 14.5%

Food Match: It’s lovely with steak tartare, seared tuna, roast Mediterranean veg and some crunchy, matured hard cheese.

Delicately pink, dry, fresh and fruity. You can't go wrong with this Southern French beauty on a warm summer's day.

Country: France

Region: Vaucluse

Grapes: Grenache, Cinsault

ABV: 13%

Food match

Great with tapas and antipasto, perfect picnic wine

Lemon yellow colour which is clean and bright. A very expressive aroma with citrus and grapefruit, spices and vanilla scents. A fresh and very well balanced wine with balanced acidity and a long citrus finish.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

Grapes: Viura

ABV: 12.5%

This Rioja winery, Ontañón, has called the wine "Kaori" (meaning "aroma" in Japanese) and is known for its Viura and Tempranillo blends, which are well-suited to Japanese cuisine, especially sushi and sashimi. 

Classic Gavi...gently aromatic, dry white with green apple, lime and lightly herbal characters, typical of the Cortese grape.

Ripe citrus fruit flavours combine with savoury notes to give a crisp, fresh white - ideal with seafood.

Country: Italy

Region: Piemonte

ABV: 12,5%

Vegetarian

Grapes: Cortese

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

Country: Italy

Region: Veneto

Grapes: Sangiovese

ABV: 11%

Vibrant garnet red from Douro in Portugal displays plenty of black fruit and plump with the added elegance of delicate floral notes. 30 % of the wine is aged for 6 months in French oak which knits the wine together and provides a long finish.

Country: Portugal

Region:  Douro

Grapes: Touriga Nacional (35%), Tinta Roriz (35%) & Touriga Franca (30%)

ABV: 13%

Food matching ideas: Perfect with grilled sausages, mashed potato and gravy!

A super, easy drinking red wine. Very fresh and fruity, but full bodied with a juicy finish.. 

Country: Italy

Region: Veneto

Grapes: Malbec

ABV: 12.5%

Food matching ideas: Perfect with game or aged cheeses.

Borga Wine

A bright and characterful, fruit-forward, Chianti Riserva from the Uggiano estate south of Florence. Six months ageing in large oak casks gives a nicely mature wine with impressive depth of flavour for this price level.

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Grapes: Sangiovese 90%, Canaiolo 10%

ABV: 13.5%

Food matches: This wine is super versatile with a range of starters and main courses. Try it with a charcuterie board with creamy Stracciatella and fresh ciabatta or a classic spaghetti Bolognese. 

Ripe peach and tropical fruit on the nose with fresh citrus notes. Honeyed and textured on the palate with crisp acidity and hints of honey dew melon and lychee leading to a bright, zesty finish with fresh lemony acidity.

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

Grapes: Chenin Blanc

ABV: 13%

Food Match: Brilliant with seafood, poultry, chargrilled vegetables.

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Fresh lime citrus nose, with ripe stone fruit and tropical notes and hint lemon grass. Green apple and ripe citrus characters on the palate with cleansing acidity and a nice streak of minerality on the finish..

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

ABV: 11.5%

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc

 Food match: Peri Peri chicken or asparagus and lemon risotto.