Whites

Perfect summer picnicking wine or great gift idea for an organic wine lover..

Contains:

3 x Allumea Organic Grillo Chardonnay

Straw yellow in colour with an elegant bouquet, reminiscent of pineapples and lemons. The palate shows hints of tropical fruit with a beautifully crisp acidity and a persistent finish. Only the best, handpicked, organically grown grapes are used to make this wine!

Country: Italy

Region: Sicily

Grapes: Grillo. Chardonnay

ABV: 12%

3 x Allumea Organic Nero D'Avola Merlot

Soft and velvety, bursting with dark berry and bitter cherry fruit characters.

Country: Italy

Region: Sicily

Grapes: Nero D'Avola, Merlot

ABV: 13.5%

Round and elegant wine with classic, subtle buttery notes balanced by juicy acidity. A top quality white Burgundy with more than 10 year aging potential.

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Grapes: Chardonnay

ABV: 12.5%

Gorgeous aromas of orange blossom, with hints of nuttiness and candle wax. Concentrated, savoury, but fresh palate with an elderflower cordial and orange rind and mineral finish.

Country: Georgia

Region: Tsindali, Kakheti

Grapes: Kisi

ABV: 12%

Food Match: Great paired with flame grilled pork or hard, aged cheese such as parmesan or comté.

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

Lemon yellow colour with flecks of green. Aromas of stone fruits peach and apricot, tropical fruits mango, passion fruit and melon. On the palate it is light, with balanced sweetness and acidity and a tropical fruit finish.

Country: Georgia

Region: Racha, Khvanchkara

Grapes: Tsolikouri

ABV: 13%

Food Match: Spicy dishes such as tagines or Thai Curries, fruity desserts such as pavlova or summer pudding or just fresh cut fruit.

Giuaani Winery is located in the historic village of Manavi, the heartland of Georgian wine producing region, Kakheti. The Manavi village, cradled by the southern slopes of the minor Caucasus, is a home to one of the 29 PDOs (Protected Denomination of Origin) of Georgia. Its unique soil composition and microclimate provides perfect conditions for vine cultivation, especially for Kakhuri Mtsvane grape variety, and for the production of Manavi PDO white dry wines.

A fresh, crisp wine showing all the fine qualities of the unique Furmint grape. Aromas of blossom, apple, and pear combine with flavours of ripe apricot and peach to produce a
sleek, intense dry wine with a long, refreshing finish.

Country: Hungary

Region: Tokaji

ABV: 13%

Grapes: Furmint

Tokaji wines have enjoyed a long, glorious history. Louis XIV of France described them as “The wine of Kings and King of wines”, whilst Catherine the Great of Russia stationed a contingent of Cossack soldiers in the region to protect the vineyards and escort the wine on its journey to St. Petersburg. Many European monarchs are known to have enjoyed Tokaji wines over the centuries. Napoleon III ordered 30–40 barrels of Tokaji for the Imperial Court each year, while Emperor Franz Joseph sent Queen Victoria a gift of Tokaji every year on her birthday - a dozen bottles for each year of her age.

Packed with rich, fresh stone fruit, white spice, green pepper/capsicum and minerality and keeps on giving with a core of stony acidity and a relentless finish.

Country: South Africa

Region: Helshoogte Pass, Stellenbosch

Grapes: Viognier, Chardonnay

ABV: 13.5%

Limited edition Chardonnay from Warwick’s Estate vineyard Block 18 and the Helderberg Vineyards. Aromas of flowers, minerals and stones, white nectarine and poached pear on the nose. Silky yet austere with a round yet clean and long lemon flavoured finish.

Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

Grapes: Chardonnay

ABV: 14.5%

Intense aromas of white peach, nectarine and grapefruit, which follow through on the palate and are joined by a crème bruleé like creaminess from the extended lees ageing.

Country: Georgia

Region: Kakheti

Grapes: Rkatsiteli

ABV: 13%

Food Match: Grilled vegetables, light pasta dishes such as Spaghetti al Limone, shellfish dishes, and soft cheese.

Georgia is considered to be the ‘cradle of wine', as 8,000 year-old indigenous Rkatsiteli grape seeds have been found in clay vessels.

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

Notes of  bay leaf, citrus zest, and grapefruit on the nose followed by a gentle, textural palate with bright citrus acidity and green apple.

Country: Chile

Region: Wine of Chile

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc

ABV:12.5%

Food Match: Shellfish and seafood dishes

Delicate aromas of lemon and ripe pear on the nose, dry and herbal flavours and a refreshing salty finish on the palate.

Country: Georgia

Region: Imereti, West Georgia

Grapes:  Krakhuna

ABV: 12.5%

Food Match: Pan fried salmon with fresh coriander and grilled asparagus

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

Read more about the Vachnadziani Winery here.

On the nose there are notes of apricot with florals and clove spice. Yellow fruit on the palate and a savoury spice. The wine has an aging potential thanks to its fruity freshness and acidity.

Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

Grapes: 100% Chenin Blanc

ABV: 13%

Food pairing: gently spiced chickpeas stew with coconut milk, ginger and garlic.

A complex wine with lovely toasty notes and aromas of hazelnuts and savoury buttery characters. The palate has more lovely toasty complexity, hazelnuts and cooking apples. This wine is still fresh balanced with tight, nutty acidic structure and good length.

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Grapes: Chardonnay

ABV: 14%

Vegan/ Vegetarian

This property has historical importance, being farmed by a pioneering family of the wine industry in the Uco Valley. The Italian José Zingaretti immigrated to Argentina at the beginning of the 20 th century, bringing along his knowledge of vine growing and winemaking from his homeland. He was one of the first settlers of Tupungato, which at the time was a remote and nearly inaccessible area. This wine comes from vines of more than 80 years old. Aged for 18 months in a combination of new, second and third use French oak barrels. 50% of the wine underwent full malolactic and 50% partial. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Only 400 cases made. Drinking beautifully now or hold for up to 6 years.

Stunning old-vine chardonnay shows beautiful density and concentration Precise with a round, creamy texture. It’s full- bodied, refined, soft and fluffy. Fresh and bright. Intense, yet subtle with notes of pear and cherry blossom. Wonderful white with unique character.

Country: Argentina

Region: Mendoza

ABV: 14.5%

Grapes: Chardonnay

After visiting Argentina in 1989, Californian trail-blazer Paul Hobbs became deeply interested in both the terroir and Argentine culture, noticing the unique potential for Malbec and other varietals in the region. After meeting two kindred spirits, Andrea Marchiori and Luis Barraud, they founded Viña Cobos in 1997 and since then there has been no looking back. Utilising gnarly old vines, careful vineyard selection, very low yields and an unerring empathy for the raw materials, Viña Cobos craft intense yet balanced wines that showcase the elegance and beauty of this region. The wines from Cobos have branched into four different brands – Felino, Bramare appellation, Bramare Single Vineyard and the super premium Cobos. Binding all of the wines from Viña Cobos is the true identity of each variety and the unique terroir of Mendoza, truly world class wines from a world class producer.

Vinified and aged on the skins in traditional qvevri clay pots for 6 months

Amber with orange hues. Stone fruits, peach and white flowers notes on the nose. Intense with pronounced but soft tannins coming from the skin contact balanced with
refreshing acidity. Medium bodied and moreish, with very good length.

Country: Georgia

Region: Kakheti

Grapes: Rkatsiteli

ABV: 12.5%

Food Pairing:  Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine, aromatic rice, smoked aubergine. Serve cool, not cold.

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

A stunning, rich, textured and complex barrel aged white Rioja.  

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

ABV: 13%

Grapes: Viura and Malvasia

Food match: roast duck or partridge. Perfect pairing for Thanksgiving or Christmas Turkey and all of the trimmings.

Country: Australia

Region: Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale

Grapes:80% Grenache Blanc, 6% Roussanne, 6% Bourboulenc, 5% Clairette, 2% Grenache Gris, 1% Piquepoul Blanc

ABV: 12.5%

Vegan

Biodynamic

Organic

Food Match: 

Blanc is the result of exploration into the best white varieties hailing from the ancient north-west Mediterranean. Native to the southern Rhône, these Châteauneuf varieties have been traditionally blended for many years, encouraging the pursuit of a progressive white blend. With careful vineyard management and a light handed approach in the winery, the Blanc showcases the vibrant, textural and crunchy style these varieties provide in unison.

The Grenache Blanc was picked and pressed to tank. Roussanne, Bourboulenc, Clairette and Grenache Gris were hand picked and basket pressed independently with fine free run separated. All juice extracted to stainless steel tank then transferred for fermentation in old French oak hogsheads and barriques. Matured in barrel on lees for 6 months before blending. Bottled February 2022. Certified Organic and Biodynamic.

Fresh white wine from a native Ukrainian grape with notes of mulberry, quince, lemongrass, and white peach.

Grape: Telti-Kuruk

Country: Ukraine

Region: Mykolaiv

Food pairing: fish appetizers, seafood risotto and white meat dishes, poultry​

Aromas of fresh hazelnuts, candle wax, citrus (lemon and lime) herbs, white peach and granny smith apple.
The palate is powerful and concentrated with fresh acidity, saltiness and a chalky minerality on the very long finish. 

Country: Germany

Region: Pfalz

Grapes: Riesling

ABV: 13.5%

The Kalkofen vineyard is located on the western edge of the town of Deidesheim, which is in the heart of the Palatinate wine growing area. The name of the vineyard, Kalkofen, is an old limestone-brick oven in the middle-ages. There is a high content of limestone in this part of the area, which gives a lot of minerality to the vines and is noticeable in the fine wines produced from these Grand Cru (Grosse Lage) vineyards.

Intense, long, persistent, floral, fruity, with a warming sensation on the palate. Soft, elegant, and concentrated. Very typical of Timorasso, mineral with notes of chamomile, ripe yellow plums, and toasted almond in the finish.

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmonte, Colli Tortonesi,  Sarezzano

Grapes: Timorasso

ABV: 14% 

Food Match: Poultry, seafood, soft cheeses, and grilled vegetables.

if you love orange wine, you'll love this very concentrated, rich, aromatic and complex one from Serra Oca in the Lisboa region.

Country: Portugal

Region: Lisbon

Grapes:  Moscatel Graúdo

ABV:12%

93 points, Tim Atkin
The Fynbos Vineyard has well drained soils with north facing slopes that result in a rich, fleshy, generous wine. This wine was 100% wild fermented in a selection of 228L and 300L French oak barrels (25% new, the rest in 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill barrels). It remained on the lees for a total of 12 months with no battonage. Nuanced and multi-layered – this vineyard produces wines with depth and weight, and great structure that allows for significant ageing potential. Sandstone is the dominant soil type in this north-facing vineyard on Iona's spectacular farm. More open and aromatic than its stablemate Kloof, it has top notes of fynbos and aniseed, flavours of honey and stone fruit and attractive patisserie spices from 25% new oak. TA

Country: South Africa

Region: Elgin

ABV: 13%

Grapes: Chardonnay

In early 1997, Andrew Gunn, an engineer by training was contemplating his next career move. Having always loved the outdoors, the prospect of farming appealed to him and feeling young and energetic enough to start a new career, left the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg to begin the search for the ‘perfect’ farm.

After months of searching and 40 farm visits later, Andrew and a very tired estate agent stumbled upon a solitary run down apple farm on a mountain top overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The prospect of a suitable farm in Elgin intrigued Andrew and on driving through the valley, he became excited by the beauty of the area. Surrounded by the Kogelberg Biosphere and Forestry the property had no agricultural neighbours. The rolling hills and the drive up the mountain to where the farm was situated, 420 meters above sea level, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, was unlike anything he had ever seen. It was love at first sight.

As he drove in and stopped in front of a rather run down Herbert Baker homestead, he felt, “this is where I would like to live”, and the view from the front of the house overlooking the Elgin Valley below, made up his mind.

We've got date night in covered for you! Starting with Champers and finishing with a sticky sweet.

On the nose there are notes of apricot with florals and clove spice. Yellow fruit on the palate and a savoury spice. The wine has an aging potential thanks to its fruity freshness and acidity.

Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

Grapes: 100% Chenin Blanc

ABV: 13%

Food pairing: gently spiced chickpeas stew with coconut milk, ginger and garlic.

Dry, zesty and super fresh. Fresh almond nuttiness, an earthy minerality with fresh lime and stone fruit characters. Great balanced acidity with a long, saline finish.

Country: Germany

Region: Pfalz

Grapes: Riesling

ABV: 13%

Residual sugar: 3g/L

The Kalkofen vineyard is located on the western edge of the town of Deidesheim, which is in the heart of the Palatinate wine growing area. The name of the vineyard, Kalkofen, is an old limestone-brick oven in the middle-ages. There is a high content of limestone in this part of the area, which gives a lot of minerality to the vines and is noticeable in the fine wines produced from these Grand Cru (Grosse Lage) vineyards.