Our best-selling white wine, and for good reason. From South Africa’s Western cape, where vineyards have been planted for centuries. Old vine Chenin gives texture, honeyed fruits and crisp apple acidity, whilst the Viognier imparts weight, balance and deep, ripe tropical notes. South Arica is producing some great wines right now, and this is amazing value. A brilliant all-rounder; enjoy with salty nibbles such as cheese straws or roasted nuts for an easy-going start to any evening.

The vineyards of Villa Enzo are positioned on the gentle slopes of Abruzzo and this wine is made in the traditional way from 100% Montepulciano grapes. There is no influence of oak so this purple/ruby coloured wine offers pure, vibrant aromas of red cherry fruit. The satisfying palate is rich with juicy fruit and very approachable, soft tannins. A classic Italian wine.

Grenache and Cinsault blend from the sunny Pays D'Oc. Fruit-forward and rounded, with surprisingly good texture and concentration for a rose at this price point. We worked hard to find it! Strawberry and spice, with a lengthy finish. A great aperitif, but equally good for sunny lunches.

Percheron is a French breed of workhorse, and this is our "workhorse" red. It is a real stalwart and hugely popular. Medium bodied, full of red fruit flavours and oh so clean on the palate. Tremendous value.

A great partner to rich and savoury red meat dishes such as salt-marsh lamb, or a gutsy bean casserole.

The Cape Heights Chardonnay is an excellent value crisp Chardonnay from South Africa's Western Cape. Fresh, tangy, citrus, with perfumed jasmine notes and white stone fruit flavours. Impressive breadth and character on the palate and a refreshing finish. Try this wine with grilled white fish, roast chicken, or pasta with creamy sauces.

13% abv

Les Volets Chardonnay from Vallee de l’Aude in the Languedoc in France is a fresh, flavoursome southern French Chardonnay in a Burgundian style. There are cream and honey notes on the nose with balancing underlying acidity that ensures longevity and elegance.

A classic Southern Rhône red; friendly and warming autumnal, leafy aromas and an ample, baked fruit palate. A delicious, uncomplicated, soft, fruity and very drinkable red.  Made predominantly from a blend of Grenache and Syrah from the Vin de Pays de Vaucluse. Traditional Rhône-based viticulture is used, with part manual/part machine harvest. 

A wonderful and innovative blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Vermentino from Southern France. A deliciously refreshing change from straight Sauvignon Blanc. Luscious exotic fruit aromas from the Vermentino are balanced by the clean, zingy fruit of Sauvignon, resulting in a wonderfully aromatic smooth dry white.

Ideal as an apéritif, with moules marinieres or creamy chicken dishes. The exotic flavours also complement Chinese and other oriental dishes. A great all-rounder and excellent value.

Apricots and almonds - classic Viognier!  A Viognier of intense power, character and zest; soft apricots and chamomile tea are followed by a rich palate and a bitter almond finish.  Wonderfully creamy and full in the mouth, silky and very fruity. Goes well with Thai and Vietnamese dishes or strong cheeses such as Taleggio, Pont-l'Évêque and Roquefort.  Suitable for vegans.

13% abv

A classic Provencal rose, beautifully pale pink in colour with a delicate nose of wild strawberry, Morello cherry and a definite hint of sea air. An abundance of fresh red fruit on the palate, with balanced acidity and a crisp finish. Our all-time bestseller.

Planted at altitude on the cooler, hillside slopes of clay and limestone in the foothills of the Pyrenees, this Chenin is one of the latest varieties to be picked, achieving full ripeness yet retaining a refreshing crispness. This ripe yet crunchy fruit gives this wine its freshness, vigour and structure as well as its luscious texture, which is further complemented and enriched from partial vinification and maturation in a combination of new and seasoned French oak. Incredible value and quite capable of handling more tricky food pairings, such as Thai Curry or Tagine.

‘Oliviers’ derives from the olive groves that flourish around the sun-drenched vineyards of southern France. This wine captures that, with brightly perfumed fruit and a touch of wild lavender and garrigue. Intense flavours of ripe red summer berries with warm spice and a wild herby edge from the Mourvedre, which also lends structure and texture. The style is smooth, luscious and full of character.

A real easy drinker, with or without food. Try with tomato-based and salty Mediterranean dishes.

This smooth, juicy Primitivo is full of Southern Puglian character. The vineyards are based in IGT Salento where the grapes can achieve early and full ripeness without becoming excessively alcoholic. Medium bodied and ripely fruited, with a touch of spice and soft velvety texture. A very enjoyable everyday wine.

Picpoul vines grow just inland from the Étang de Thau, home to southern Languedoc's famous oyster and mussel beds. Along the coast you'll find cabins where locals gather to feast on mussels or 'huitres braisees' (oysters cooked over a fire pit) which are perfect with a glass of Picpoul de Pinet.

Gently perfumed, ripe melon fruit on the nose. The palate is ripe but retains excellent freshness, balanced by a touch of white pepper spice that is very typical of its grape variety. Deliciously long, the finish shows bright fruit and a clean, saline/mineral edge.

A classic and classy wine from this esteemed Burgundy producer. Very elegant, with aromas of honeysuckle and ripe orchard fruits. The Maconnais gives a warmer, broader style of Chardonnay than further north in Burgundy, and this roundness of fruit is perfectly balanced with crisp, fresh citrus notes. Rich and textured in the mouth, with pear and apple flavours and subtle notes of baked bread. Unoaked.

Really easy drinking Chianti, without compromising on character. A splash of Merlot softens out the young Sangiovese, making it a perfect weeknight wine for pizza and pasta dishes. Cracking stuff and great value.

Hailing from Piedmont, in northern Italy this is a fine, and beautifully made style of Sauvignon, with citrus fruit characters lifted by ripe gooseberry and floral notes. Zesty acidity balances perfectly with the considerable weight on the palate, and crisp grapefruit flavours make this an attractive and characterful wine. Vegan and Sustainable. 12% abv

A cracking value red blend from Alentejano, in the south of Portugal.  Based on Tempranillo, known locally as Aragonez, this shows lifted aromas of blackcurrant and blueberries and just a touch of florality. The palate is bright and well-defined with layers of black cherry, plum and dark spice, over ripe tannins. Great stuff!

14% abv

Sumptuous and refreshing and absolutely en-pointe for the coming months (cue; sunshine). Made from traditional Muscadet grape Melon de Bougogne, showing that trademark touch of salinity we know and love, enlivened with a touch of Sauvignon blanc for added ‘lift’ and aromatic quality. 

12% abv

A lovely, full bodied and satisfying wine from a blend of regional varieties. From the Alentejano region of southern Portugal, known for its elegant yet powerful wines. Makes a great partner to sausage and lentils, or roasted game birds.

One of our bestsellers, this villages-quality Rhone wine seriously over-delivers. Supple and rounded, whilst packing a hit of white pepper and spice over generous dried strawberry and herbal notes. Delicately oaked, this is soft and velvety yet structured enough to hold up to robust southern-French cuisine, which it compliments wonderfully. . 

14% abv

Bags of personality here in this southern Italian bombshell. Intensely flavoured and deeply coloured; black cherries and blueberry muffin come first, followed by underlying light tarry notes that bring an appealing umami richness. Tannic structure gives backbone to the weight of the fruit and its chocolatey richness. Pair this inky, blanket of a wine with spit-roast lamb, or lentils and bacon with roasted beetroot.

A clean, modern and approachable style of Verdicchio from 100% estate-grown grapes. Delicate apricot and orchard fruit aromas with a hint of white flower and citrus. The palate has minerality and texture with ripe stone fruit characters, refreshing lemon citrus acidity, a touch of salinity, and a crisp zesty finish. This wine offers exceptional depth and concentration for the price. Great with fish dishes, chicken salads and light starters.

Monte Schiavo own a portfolio of prime vineyard within the Castelli di Jesi zone, and this wine comes from some of their most prized plots, notably the Colle del Sole vineyard. Their collaboration with renowned Italian winemaking consultant Carlo Ferrini since the 2015 vintage, has added a new depth and complexity to their winemaking. One to watch.

Our house Prosecco and a real step up on mass supermarket offerings, produced by a Cantina founded in 1947. Fresh and smooth, with notes of wildflowers and crunchy orchard fruit and bubbles that are fine and persistent. Perfect as an aperitif!

Intense and quite persistent, fruity with hints of tropical fruits, apple and pears. Well-balanced, with Malvasia bringing aromatic complexity and perfunme, alongside zippy, fresh Chardonnay. A great value, easy drinking, everyday wine.

Classic Medoc from a family enterprise situated just north of Saint-Estèphe, achieving Cru Bourgeois status in 1993. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a touch of Cabernet franc and Malbec, this lovely Bordeaux blend strikes the perfect balance; fresh blackcurrant, berries and plum, with a leafiness and perfume that brings brightness to the palate. Medium body and tannin, with a notes of cedar and spice giving depth and leading to a long and moreish finish. An easy food pair to meats, cheeses and flavourful vegetable dishes. Concentrated but with a refreshing lightness on the palate.

This Tuscan estate makes an excellent range of wines, from this, their entry level Sangiovese, up to their top-scoring Brunello del Montalcino. Specialsing in the Sangiovese grape, they know how to make high-quality wines that are full of Italian flavour.

Intense on the nose, fruity and spicy, with ripe blackberries, wild strawberries, rose spice and vanilla. Medium bodied and fresh on the palate, where the red fruit character persists. 

James Suckling 91 points

13.5% abv

Aromas of intense ripe damson and black cherry with a hint of spice. Ripe and generous on the palate, robust and full-flavoured with intense plum and sour cherry fruit, balanced by tangy, juicy acidity, leading to a moreish finish.

How woud we descibe this..? Well, Italian Muscadet! Full of Sicilian lemon and sea salt character this is just the perfect wine to have with fish and seafood. An appealing savouriness, and good texture here too from some time spent on lees (also a common trait of Muscadet). Pair with lobster ravioli or crab linguine for a match made in heaven.

A rich golden ale, brewed with Ramsbury's own malted barely, a little torrified wheat and English Golding hops, gives this ale its distinctively light, hoppy aroma and taste.

From Patagonia, in the far south of Argentina, comes this terrific Pinot Noir. A cool climate of long warm days and very cold nights allow for a very clean and bright wine with huge intensity of flavours. Ripe red cherries and summer fruits abound and the finish is long and elegant. A real show-stopper and a GrapeSmith favourite.

Produced from 57ha of low-yielding organic vineyards, Ontañón make 300 barrels dedicated to organic wines. Harmonious and elegant, this is everything modern Rioja should be. Deep and concentrated but with a refreshing lightness on the palate. A touch of smokiness that leads to a long and moreish finish.

AIX now available in 75 cl! Magnums and larger formats are also available. Fragrant and well balanced, salmon pink in colour the nose is fresh and fragrant, delicate yet youthful and offers classy notes of watermelon, strawberries and flowers. 

13.5% abv

A fine, single estate Gavi di Gavi from a 5 hectare plot on the La Battistina estate - textured and complex whilst retaining bright acidity. Pear and quince are balanced by notes of blanched almond and bay leaf. A very enjoyable wine of excellent quality.

 One of our favourite reds all year round.  A Jaen (Mencia)-led blend, which also features some Touriga Nacional and Alfrocheiro, aged without oak.  With typical Dao freshness, this is a herb-fruited, honest reflection of this great appellation. It’s fun and immensely drinkable.

A rich, ripe Cabernet from California with wild berry fruits and complimented by sweet vanilla oak. It has a lovely softness which makes it very accessible, with dark cherry and subtle oak notes on the finish. A great glass of wine which keeps you coming back for more! The grapes are sourced from California's regions of Lodi and Manteca and the final blend is then given 6 months in wood to marry the blend and add weight. Top write up in Decanter March 2020 and we love it too.

A summery blend of Gamay and Pinot noir fromt the Nantais region of the Loire Valley. Comparable to a great Beaujolais, but without the ‘bubblegum’ notes those wines sometimes impart.  Juicy and refreshing, with light tannins, medium body, and a moreish finish. Also lovely lightly chilled.

This windswept Sauvignon Blanc is not concocted from over-croppped grapes, nor pumped up on clever winemaking additives. This authentic wine comes from cool, windswept, ocean-facing vineyards in Stellenbosch. These gems give up meagre yields and small berries, which are hand-harvested to ensure natural intensity and cutting acidity is preserved. Fresh and zesty with grassy and dry bay leaf aromatics, Fynbos (which surrounds the vineyards), mineral notes, with hints of citrussy richness. This is a restrained Sauvignon Blanc with a palate that has lots of minerality and citrus with just a touch of green pepper and grass. Fabulous seaside Sauvignon.

Sustainable viticulture, wild ferment, no nasties, vegan. Proper wine, sensibly priced.

Ancora Rosso, Sangiovese, IGT Puglia is an approachable everyday-drinking red. The perfect midweek wine. A juicy, unoaked, food-friendly wine with appealing aromas of fresh red fruist. The palate has juicy berry fruit characters and a hint of spice. Soft, rounded tannins are balanced by tangy acidity. Ideal with simple pasta tossed in olive oli, garlic and Parmesan, pizzas and tomato-based dishes.

Looking for a fantastic everyday red? Look no more. Made in Verona from a blend of 40% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, (as found in Valpolicella) 30% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon (as found in Bordeaux), this cracker of a red delivers the best of both worlds. Packed with black and red cherry, dried plum and silky blackberry flavours. Unoaked, maintaining purity of flavour, with some dried grapes added to the mix (like Ripasso) bringing richness. Trastullo is an archaic Italian word that means something which gives you enjoyment. By name, by nature. Enjoy!

A very smart Syrah from one of our favourite South African producers, this is plush, polished and seriously appealing. Fresh and lifted berry fruit aromas make for a very inviting nose; full yet elegant, with bramble, cassis and black cherry. These flavours follow on the palate with a typical Syrah note of black pepper spice. Fine, ripe tannins with a long rich, finish. Astonshing value.

Ideal with spicy dishes, red meats and rich Mediterranean dishes.

Sustainable viticulture, wild ferment, and no nasties. Proper wine, sensibly priced.

A Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in French Oak for 16 months. Intense fruit combines with floral and spicy notes for a medium-bodied wine with a silky-soft texture and a long, classy finish. Top stuff.

Meerlust Estate has a long history and the Myburgh family have been making wine at the estate for eight generations since 1756. Current owner Hannes Myburgh (who studied winemaking at Chateau Lafite) continues to maintain the family tradition to the art of fine wine making. The Estate is ideally positioned for the production of characterful and complex wines – there are cooling ocean breezes and evening mists in the summertime which allow the grapes to ripen slowly and thereby gaining full, complex, rich and robust varietal characteristics.