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.

Delicious ripe peach and melon, with a twist of pink grapefruit zest and the freshness of a sea breeze. An enchantingly pale, copper coloured rosé - even more sophisticated looking than its chic cousins from Provence - with a lovely weight and texture across the length of the palate and a dusting of Southern French spice.

A perfect apéritif, either on its own or served with slices of saucisson and fresh gougères. Also ideal with summery lunches outdoors.

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

Our favourite entry-level Italian white from the Monferrato hills made from Cortese, the Gavi grape. A quintessential northern Italian dry white produced in an easy-drinking, fresh style. Fresh, primary fruit aromas of green apples, grapefruit and ripe citrus fruit on the nose with lightly honeyed, lemony notes on the palate. The finish is fresh and crisp with citrus flavours, a hint of almond and mineral touches. Great value and delicious.

12% abv

From the Haute Vallée de L’Aude comes this Chardonnay with great citrus acidity complimented perfectly with just the right amount of creamy texture from a small portion that sees oak.

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.

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.

We're big fans of Pinot Gris here - a really foody wine with so much more character than it's cousin Pinot Grigio. Sileni Cellar Selection Pinot Gris has classic aromatic peach flavours along with beautifully balanced acidity and a long finish. It is just off-dry and well suited to seafood, white meats and Asian food styles. Drink it young or cellar for 3-4 years where it develops honeyed tones and a rich character.

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.

‘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.

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

n.b. new label for 2020 vintage

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

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.

For those who want Provence-style rosé at sensible prices! From the Pays du Var region of southern France - essentially the 'county' in which Provence resides - comes this very stylish rosé, full of Provencál character. Pale salmon-pink, with delicate notes of strawberry, pink grapefruit, white flowers and raspberry; even a hint of sea air. Fresh and light and very easy to knock back! One of our favourites in the sub £10 range, and an absolute steal.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

A Muscadet with depth and complexity. Flinty and lightly mineral with appley fruit and real texture and interest. With some fruit from old vines, adding concentration and mineral complexity to this fresh, savoury wine. A true French classic and makes a perfect match for fish and shellfish. Try with Crab & Chilli Linguine with a good squeeze of lemon.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Caldora winery is located in the coastal town of Ortona in Abruzzo southern Italy. This great value for money Merlot Sangiovese blend is the perfect pairing with Antipasta with its spicy perfumed fruit; red cherry, liquorice, jammy raspberry and a hint of wild flowers. The palate is soft and supple with juicy spicy fruit, plums and rosemary.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

This late harvest Chenin Blanc from the Loire valley is a wonderful dessert wine and fantastic alternative to Sauternes. 

Located in the heart of Côteaux de Layon, Jean-Bernard Chauvin runs this family estate with his wife Catherine and son Denis. The vineyards have always been a priority and it is for this reason that Domaine de Clayou joined the ‘Terra Vitis’ network of vignerons who work their land in a sustainable and environmentally sensitive way.

This is a great wine to pair with blue cheese of fruit based desserts

Cab franc with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. A rush of red fruit on the nose, alongside varietal notes of bell pepper common to Cabernet Franc. Made without oak ageing for primarily young drinking, the red fruit aromas give way to deeper flavours of blackberry with some red licorice, clove and cherry spice, all culminating in a soft and fresh finish.  Enjoy a glass or two with a Frencher-than-French steak tartare, or lentil soup with smoked ham. Or pop in the fridge for half an hour for a refreshing aperitif, perhaps with a little Goats cheese. Salud!

A new-wave classic from Austria. Pale lemon yellow, with a touch of honey on the nose. On the palate, flavours of bright lime, lemon and grapefruit come through, alongside the trademark white pepper and dill of this grape. Steely minerality and refreshing acidity.  Surprisingly weighty texture and a mouthwatering finish with a touch of spice.

 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.

Aromas of warm, ripe dark fruits with black cherry, plum and tarry, smoky notes. The palate is generous and fruit-forward with wild cherry and damson notes combining with spicy, dried fruit characters. Ripe, chewy tannins and fresh acidity give good structure, with an attractive bitter twist on the finish hinting at liquorice and burnt treacle. An impressive example of Nero d'Avola, combining approachability with real interest, depth and complexity.

Ciacci make wines across the Montalcino region of Tuscany. This Rosso wine is comprised of 85% Sangiovese blended with 15% Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah planted to vineyards located at 240-360 meters above sea level, where galestro soils dominate. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in cement vats. Sour cherry, spices and violets dominate, underpinned by subtle herbaceous notes and good grip from fully ripe tannins. An authentic Tuscan wine of superior quality. 

Whilst not exactly mainstream, white Rioja is now most definitely a ‘thing’. With examples like this it’s easy to see why. Produced solely from Viura and given 4 months in American oak to mellow you get just the right balance between ripe tropical fruit and toasty brioche. Aromas of pear and jasmine, with exotic notes and well-integrated oak. The palate is poised with pineapple, vanilla and crisp lemon acidity. Serve with Lobster or langoustines with cream-based pasta sauce, or roast chicken dishes.

Grown, made and bottled in South Africa. It is crafted the wild way – old vine fruit from Stellenbosch and Swartland, fermented with wild yeast found naturally on the grapes…not in a packet. This magical transformation takes at least six months.

A perfect blend of 4 grapes. The black fruit spiciness of Syrah, deep perfume from Petit Verdot,  plummy juiciness from Merlot, and deep power of Cabernet Franc. The palate begins fresh and fruity, evolving into riper flavours and rich black fruit notes, with elegant tannins and a fine, bright finish. Some whole bunch inclusion brings a brightness that lifts the wine. Moreish acidity and food-friendly tannic structure make this wine an epicure’s delight. Orgonic and Biodynamic.

The Producer; Circle of Life Red is neither defined by grape varietals, nor indeed a specific block within the vineyard, but instead encapsulates the myriad soils, aspects, altitudes and grape varieties found on this windswept, biodynamic farm. Grapes are hand-harvested and brought to the cellar by horses for hand-sorting. Bordeaux varietals are de-stemmed, whilst Rhone varietals are not de-stemmed. Fermentation takes place spontaneously with wild yeast in large, open-top wooden fermenters with foot-pressing or manual punch-downs, ageing for 20 months in the same vessels. The components are then blended and the wine ages further in large wooden foudre. No fining, just a light filtration. No additions other than sulphur. Vegan friendly, biodynamic wine.

Curico, Chile.  Full bodied and opulent; a real bear-hug of a wine that delivers depth and power whilst still maintaining great balance. Intense nose of blackberry, spices, freshly cut wood and cherry liqueur. Full in the mouth, well-structured, with a long finish of toast and vanilla. Aged in a mix of French and American oak for 12 months, lending further depth and presence to the wine.

This plush and aromatic Rioja from the up and coming Bodegas Navarostillo, really shows the benefit of organic fruit. An opulent and inviting nose leads to a juicy and rich palate full of intense ripe black cherry, raspberry and baking spice notes, plus toasted coconut. Easy to drink and great over a few days. Fantastic value for the price.

From Sicilian native grape, Grillo, this is an exotic and exuberant wine, rich with tropical fruit flavours of fresh-cut pineapple and zippy lime. Fresh and easy drinking, and full of Mediterranean character. Notes of exotic white flowers add further complexity and enjoyment to this lovely, satisfying wine. Full of sunshine, even if the UK is not!

12.5% abv

Distinctive black cherry notes, with herbal and subtle tobacco aromas. Vibrant in acidity but well balanced. Light and juicy in texture with supple tannins and a sour cherry twist on the finish.

Ayala has been our house Champagne since we opened and has gained many fans in that time. Part of the Bollinger stable, Ayala Brut Majeur is elegant, energetic, and dry, without being arid. Champagne is very food-friendly (if you’ve never tried with fish and chips, it’s a must!) and has the ability to enhance even the most subtle flavours beautifully. A world-class Champagne. House pour in The Woodspeen, The Goring and Restaurant Gordon Ramsey.

Ramsbury Gin is a rare thing, one of the few single estate gins made in the UK. Ramsbury believe that you can't make great gin without first making great vodka. Ramsbury Gin starts its journey on the estate as Horatio wheat. It is then distilled through their 43 plate copper still, creating a base spirit that gives the gin an incredibly smooth texture.  

Floral tones and crisp quince fades into more savoury juniper, with a refreshing finish and a touch of spice. Smoothness abounds and this single estate spirit sits at the sweeter end of London Dry Gin.