Terra Alta's BEST Garnacha Blanca, as awarded 2019. Fans of white Burgundy will find pleasures old and new in this rich and complex wine from the up-and-coming Terra Alta region, inland from Barcelona. Fruit laden and floral on the nose, with graphite notes. The natural acidity has been retained, enabling the wine to be fresh and moreish rather than cumbersome and tiring on the palate, as seen in other Garnacha Blancas. From the century-old farm Benufet, located in Serra Xalamera, on calcareous, clayey soils, which are poor in organic matter. Grapes are manually harvested and selected then fermented in concrete barrels. Batonnage of fine lees for 2 months brings texture, depth, and a slight smokey hints. A final 'rest' in large, old oak brings the recipe together. A very gastronomic wine, with volume and poise. 

In honour of the nurses so praised by Boris we have a put together a fantastic selection of our favourite PORTUGUESE and NEW ZEALAND wines! A mixed case containing six wines from each country, for just £120, which includes a saving of over £15.00

Contents include wines from Guarda Rios, Prunus, Cloud Factory, Ramos Pinto, Alabastro, and Sileni Estates. Six white wines and six reds.

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Kreuth is pale straw-colored with brilliant highlights, showing aromas of tropical fruits and minerals. It is a full-bodied, perfectly balanced wine that offers flavors of rich pear and apple nectar. Ideal with seafood, poultry or appetizers.

The Kreuth vineyard, where yields are strictly limited, is located at an altitude of 1,000 feet, rooted in volcanic soil. After a temperature-controlled fermentation in oak barrels this age-worthy wine is matured for 12 months in large oak casks, with 20% of the wine resting in barriques. The result is a wine of exceptional quality and poise that will evolve for many years in bottle. 13.5% abv

James Suckling 94 points

Wine Advocate 93 points

A composition of Terlano’s three most traditional white varieties, namely Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon. This cuvée - which was one of the wines produced when the winery was founded - is a complex and layered wine. Pinot Bianco, as the main variety, provides the freshness and a good acid structure. Chardonnay delivers a pleasing warmth and mellowness and Sauvignon adds the fine aromatic character.
Green apple and white peach combine with fine nuances of lemon balm and mint to create the typical aroma of the classic Terlano.
Strong peachiness on the palate too, lending the Terlano its lively yet rounded character. The multifaceted, well structured palate is an interplay of freshness and minerality and leads to a wonderfully persistent finish.

On low-vigour, stony, clay-rich soil, in a cool maritime mesoclimate, naturally tiny yields of well under 35 hl/ha give rise to a certain tightness, tannin line and elevated length to balance the richness and generosity of this Pinot Noir. The wine is not overtly fruity but it is soft and generous and shows hints of alluring savoury “primal” character along with a dark, spicy, complex primary fruit perfume. Classy and classic.

 Introducing the newest addition to their bottle range: Ramsbury Low Alcohol – 100% taste with only 0.8% ABV.

It took them some time to perfect our low-alcohol ale because they wanted to get it just right.  A great-tasting and flavorful low-ABV option.

RLA is a light and refreshing pale ale, bursting with flavor. It boasts a citrus profile and aroma, delicately balanced with Azacca hops, giving it a fruity finish with hints of juicy mango.

An easy drinking Italian red made from Corvina and Merlot from the shores of Lake Garda. Perfect party wine.

This is a family run winery, in the heart of Redondo, with a deep love and understanding of the viticultural heritage of their region. Alexandre Relvas started in 1997, and his two sons Alexandre Jr and António now run the show, ably supported by Head Winemaker Nuno Franco and his team at the Pimenta Winery.

Herdade São Miguel is the original, flagship estate which comprises 35 Ha of vineyard as well as Cork forest and olive groves and a heathy flock of Merino sheep. The family develop their enterprise locally and globally, committing to ambitious environmentally sustainable and socially responsible policies so the benefits are shared, and added value is retained.

The wines are bold in expression, varied in style and authenticity shines through them all.  This, their tinto, is a blend of Aragonez (Tempranillo), Alicante Bouschet and Antao Vaz - all indigenous to this sunnny, windswept area of Portugal - and create such a generous, moresih wine that is both soft and satisfying all at once. Great dinner-party wine  - it's hard not to like this!

Vineyards are in the Hautes Côtes, at the top of the slopes just above Domaine de la Motte's Chablis classified plots and so achieve good ripeness. The soil is Portlandian, which is less chalky than Kimmeridgian, and typically produces wines which are less mineral and more fruity, well suited to earlier drinking. Having said that, Motte’s wine has real finesse with good fruit character – very much their house style. Cool-fermented in stainless steel, malolactic fermentation is also in stainless steel and the wine is unoaked.

Fairly restrained on the nose, savoury herbs and citrus on the palate. Well balanced with a suggestion of "hot stone" minerality. Old school, lean, and steely.

This is a real achievement in English winemaking. A textural and complex wine made with 15% Chardonnay blended into the Bacchus. The Bacchus brings Sauvignon-like aromatics of cut-grass and gooseberry, whilst the Chardonnay brings a little richness and depth. Fruit sourced from different vineyard sites brings further complexity.  A zesty wine, but with enough breadth and softness to keep well back from the 'austere and green' element of may English wines. The beautiful label evokes an English garden in summer, which is, arguably, what this wine tastes like. 

2016 was a hit and miss year in Bordeaux, but Chateau Guillot Clauzet really hit the spot with careful management and selection to create this succulent and opulent Pomerol. Ripe and plummy, overlaid with smokey leather and forest-floor aromas, this elegant wine has matured beautifully. No need to wait - this is ready to enjoy now - but will continue to develop game and spice notes over the coming years with proper storage. Try alongside venison, pheasant, or strong cheeses. Delicious. 

13% abv

Angostura Bitters was created in 1824 as a medicine, but as people kept taking it, they became intoxicated with its unique flavour and aroma. Now you will be able to find it behind almost every bar in the world, as it is an essential for many cocktails. Essential in an Old fashioned. Product of Trnidad & Tobago.

Bright ruby red, with upfront aromas of freshly-picked raspberries and an underlying savoury leesiness. Fleshy red fruits continue to the palate and are joined by fine tannins and juicy acidity; the foundations of a serious Pinot Noir.

Delicious both with and without food; try with a herby sausage casserole, grilled lamb or pea and ham soup. Don't serve too warm!

Very taut and with real zing, this northern outlier reflects the more skeletal form of its native Chablis, as opposed to the more familiar, richer expressions further south. The commune of Préhy is the only one in Chablis where the "Bourgogne" appellation is permitted. The principle reason relates to the subsoil (Portlandian rather than Kimmeridgian). Despite its lean profile, full malo has given this skeleton a luxury cashmere sweater that softens and rounds out those angled edges.

The best white Rioja is a match for great white Burgundy, and this proves the point. 100% Viura grapes and aged in large oak foudres. These french oaked barrells balance the bright, lively acidity with a gentle cloak of vanilla and toast. 

The vineyards here are dry-farmed and hand-picked. They picked the fruit for the 2018 in two lots, 10 days apart. Two-thirds of the fruit that went into the 2018 Rays Road is from the early pick, described by winemaker Michael Brajkovich MW as ‘very distinctively limestone in character, with mineral, salty, flint characters that were certainly reminiscent of Chablis’, while the last third was much riper. Whole-bunch pressed, fermented with ambient yeast entirely in barrel, treated to 100% malolactic conversion and aged for 11 months in barrel.  Fresh and minerally and super-crisp but quite satisfying and not meagre at all. Super-clean. Just right for current drinking. If only all white burgundy offered this accessibility (I'm talking both price and taste). Really quite long. A neat, complete wine.

A properly Mediterranean scented rosé with a beautiful pink complexion. Ultra pale in colour, clean and fresh on the nose and the palate. Grenache Noir (46%), Cinsault (27%) and Rolle (9%) provide structure, supplemented by Syrah (8%), Mourvèdre (7%), Tibouren (2%) and Carignan (1%) for complexity. The palate is pretty with red fruit characters backed by gentle acidity. The finish is long and complex and with just a touch of aeration really shows its class. As always, a food wine par excellence.

A stunning blend of Castelão, Aragonez, and Touriga Nacional. Hand-crafted, traditionally made Portuguese blend, foot-trodden in granite lagars an bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Touriga Nacional and Aragonez provide beautifully ripe, dark berry fruit, but it's the indigenous Castelão that brings this wine to life. It's this lesser-known variety that adds intrigue, with redcurrant acidity, freshness, and bright cherry with a sour edge; perfectly balanced agianst a deep and brooding backdrop. There's a lovely leafy herbaceous note and rusticity to the tannic structure that balances the more modern fruit component. Overall, a just a really great wine to drink!

IWC 91 points SILVER MEDAL - 'Well handled, balanced and integrated fruit with fine tannins. Fresh and herbal finish'. - Panel Chair: Joe Wadsack | Co-Chair: Jamie Goode - IWC 2020

The hand-picked grapes are sourced from selected vineyards in the Dao region south of the Douro Valley, where old vines are tended traditionally in granite soil. The grapes undergo a cold, pre-fermentation maceration for 5 days, followed by a final alcoholic fermentation lasting around 4 days. The wine also undergoes malolactic fermentation, and is then matured for 12 months in (2nd year) French and Russian oak.

Immediately juicy with lots of bramble fruits and polished aromatics. Underlying savoury and herbal character with silky, supple black fruit. Soft tannins with hints of pine and vanilla on the elegant finish.

Goes well with grilled beef or lamb or robust stew. For a veggie alternative try with spinach and lentil casserole.

Caiaffa works to the principle of synergistic agriculture. They believe that nature is man's greatest collaborator and that it is nature which maintains balance. Certified organic, they do not use insecticides or pesticides in order to encourage a balanced ecosystem and work at one with nature.

Amazingly fresh nose, with aromas that bring to mind a cosy pub in winter. Smooth and easy drinking and showing impressive length. A touch of ‘bittersweet’ on the palate with liquorice and smoky notes balancing a rustic bramble-fruit profile. Despite these 'weighty' descriptors, the wine retains a lightness of touch and works just as well at cellar temperature as it does fireside. Three months in oak gives a rounded palate and balance. Great to pair with smoked ham or bacon, game, hearty soups and stews.

A top quality 100% Chardonnay Methode Cap Classique from South Africa's oldest and finest. This traditional method fizz certainly represents excellent value and is a firm favourite with us and our customers.

Bright and pale gold in appearance. An intense nose with vibrant flavours of stone fruit and citrus, with a hint of brioche and lime zest. Precise bubbles on the palate with a concentrated mouse and lively fresh citrus flavours concluding with a crisp flinty finish. Incredible quality and value from one of the worlds oldest wine estates.

A family winery with heritage dating back to 1679, the Coetzees consider themselves caretakers and guardians of the beautiful lands they farm. Their wines reflect this ethos - not bending to whims and fashions - but holding fast to an idea of quality, purity, and working with natures bounty.

An exquisite, oaked Chardonnay, rich with aromas of dried pear and peach with a hint of vanilla on the nose with green apple and gooseberries on the palate and a lingering minerality. Just when you think it's done, the finish hits you with toast and butter and brioche that just goes on and on. An outstanding wine at this price. Capable of 10+ years ageing.

La Réserve d'Angludet is the second wine of the Château d'Angludet. It comes from the same 34 Ha of vines that counts Angludet's vineyard. A series of thorough tasting carried out by Ben Sichel determines the final distinction between the top wines. La Réserve d’Angludet offers the best quality for price in the entire Margaux appellation, offering dazzling aromatic expression and gentle extract, which is sustained yet delicate.

A still youthful bouquet that opens gradually to offer up a rich palate of wild fruit, violets, blackberry, blackcurrant, and plum. The beautifully well-bred palate, with smooth extract adding elegant plumpness to the moderate tannins and a hint of toastiness. Drunk in its youth, it will offer all the finesse and charm typical of this exceptional terroir. Drink 2020 - 2025

Ayala's Rosé has an unusually high proportion of Chardonnay in the blend, this gives the wine tremendous elegance and poise. The nose and palate are full of gentle red fruit character with hints of strawberries, raspberries and even blackcurrants.

The youngest vines of Garnatxa Negra at Herència Altés are harvested early to preserve their natural acidity and to make a fresh and zesty Rosat.  Pale, refreshing rosé, with ripe strawberry fruit flavours, and a supple mouthfeel. Utterly refreshing and full of character.

This champagne with its distinctive bottle is one for connoisseurs. Using only Pinot Noir from grand cru villages and the more unusual soak-on-the-skins method, it has delicious raspberry and redcurrant flavours. The undisputed star of the pink fizz market, Laurent-Perrier Rosé remains No.1 in the pink Champagne field thanks to its consistently appealing light, elegant fruit and delicate mousse. Graces the shelves and fridges of the world's best bars and hotels.

Domaine L’Ancienne Cure Jour de Fruit Monbazillac  is a wonderfully rich sweet wine made from low yields of late-harvested, botrytised, Semillon (90%) and Muscadelle (10%).  It has flavours of marzipan, orange peel and spices. Christian Roche has emerged in the last five years as one of the best growers in this appellation. A wonderful alternative to Sauternes, and better for youthful drinking.

Best drunk as an apéritif (with Roquefort), with foie-gras, melon, or with cakes and desserts.

37.5cl bottle.

Attractively aromatic with fresh red fruits, floral notes, and hints of sweet spice. The palate offers ripe plum and damson characters balanced by a lightly earthy, savoury complexity with finely-grained tannins.

Rich meat stew; pasta with fresh pesto, aubergine and smoked bacon.

Aromas of bramble fruit, vanilla, nutmeg and sweet spice. The palate is rich and complex with blueberry and blackberry fruit, ripe tannins and good length.

Food match: Great with lamb chops, dishes with chorizo, and hearty vegetable casseroles.

Textured and luxurious this is a sophisticated Cabernet Franc from Gard. There is a wild 'after the rain' woodland perfume, with menthol and truffley hints. The palate is incredibly long and layered with bramble fruit, earthy peppery layers and a touch of sweet prune on the finish.

Juicy lamb shanks, rich tomato based dishes laced with roasted garlic and pepper, marinated steak with mashed potato and green beans or savour it at the end of the meal over a good cheeseboard.

With 30 acres of vines in the Hampshire Downs, 5 miles east of Winchester, it is the deep chalky subsoil that is key to the success of the superb Grange Estate sparkling wines. Acting like a sponge, it stores water from the winter for the heat of the summer. It also imparts a steely minerality, finesse and precise structure to this “Classic” sparkling wine. A blend of 65% Chardonnay with 20% Pinot Meunier and 15% Pinot Noir, it fermented 86% in stainless steel tanks, with 14% in old oak barrels. 33 months of lees-ageing in bottle has contributed a beautiful complexity to this wine. Pale silver-gold colour with lively bubbles, aromas recall lemons, red berries, baked apple and honeyed brioche. Palate is clean, full and generous, with satisfying layers of flavour, the finish being long, harmonious and crisp.

What a discovery! An iconic Gin distilled in London for legendary bar Cafe del Mar in Ibiza. The bar is on the western shore of the island and as such the perfect spot to watch the sunset - whilst sipping on a G&T. Relive your summer holiday with a bottle of our new favourite Gin.

Monte del Frà translates as ‘Hill of Monks’ and is in the heart of the Bianco di Custoza DOC. It now consists of over 65 hectares of vineyards is owned and run by brothers Eligio and Claudio Bonomo. It is one of the most progressive and dynamic producers in the region and has been particularly innovative in its adoption of modern viticultural techniques.

The Custoza Superiore "Cà del Magro" by Monte del Frà is a white wine with an extraordinary quality/price ratio. We are on the famous hill of Custoza above Lake Garda and just 15 km from the centre of Verona. Produced from a blend of local varieties (Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Cortese and Incrocio Manzoni), the wine is aged for 4 months in oak, giving its rich, opulent texture. It pairs well with fish, white meat, and Asian spice.

Pinot Noir grown in rocky soils results in a chunky style with lovely fruit complexity, structure and lovely velvet tannins. Aromas of red cherry. Pine needle and white chocolate flavours on the palate.

Fermented with yeast strains from the Burgundy, France and matured in a mix of new and old 300L French Oak barrels for 10 months.

A harmonious blend of Chardonnay & Carricante from the slope of Mt Etna.

Chardonnay has adapted well to the Sicilian pedo-climate in areas with significant temperature variability and without excessive heat, such as the mid to high hills and the slopes of Etna. In these conditions it matures gradually, improving its complexity and enriching the variety of its aromas.

Carricante, a rare vine which is native to Etna, is widespread at the highest altitudes of the volcano, where it achieves otherwise unattainable freshness. As a late variety, if grown as a small tree and properly vinified, it produces white wines of great stature, with a fresh and complex nose of apple, yellow fruits, orange blossom and anise, as well as a typical acidity that gives it structure and longevity. Harmonic, refreshingly acidic, with a finish of anise and almond. Wonderful stuff.

The grapes come into the winery as whole bunches because the Vallets believe that destalked wines lose their colour too quickly. The first 10cm of each barrel is filled with grapes which are crushed by foot, the barrel is then topped up with whole bunches and fermentation starts naturally after 2-3 days. Since yeasts are an expression of the individual vintage and vineyard, no artificial yeasts are used. 3-4 times a day the pulp is trodden by foot to further extract colour and flavour. The wines are left in open top fermenters until the cap sinks then decanted into 20-30% well-toasted new oak (a small percentage compared to most). After 15-20 months the wine is racked, blended and lightly fined. Wines are not filtered but checked by candlelight, then bottled directly from barrel by hand on a cask by cask basis.

Delicate garnet colour with peppery, strawberry fruit on the nose, the palate is light to medium-bodied with appealing nervy fruit and mouth-watering acidity balancing the dry tannins and elegant red fruit.

On the nose there is an abundance of citrus; lime, grapefruit, and in particular the orange zest that is such a regional feature of North Canterbury Rieslings. Aromas of apricot, ginger, and spice bring further complexity and breadth. The long hang-time and influence of botrytis has resulted in a wine that is rich and full bodied, with ripe phenolics that add structure and length. Weighty and mouth filling, yet balanced with refreshing acidity and a dry finish.

The name Timorasso often crops up when wine lovers speculate about what Italy's future great white wines might be. Revived from near-extinction by a handful of producers, it still occupies only 20 or so hectares in it's native Piedmont. 

Summer-meadow scents unfold from the glass, with fresh apple, bitter lemon, and a touch of kerosene. This is a wine to spend time with - honeyed aromas come with aeration, along with warm cereal notes. Intense, long, persistent, floral, fruity, with a warming sensation on the palate. Soft, elegant, and complex. A mineral note very typical of Timorasso, with touches of chamomile, ripe yellow plums, and toasted almond in the finish. A wine that entices and leaves you wanting more.

A classic mainly Chardonnay-based blend, with the addition of some Pinot Noir showing a balance and finesse typical of Ferghettina wines. Made in the Champagne method, and very Champagne in style, each vineyard is vinified separately until the spring after harvest, when, following scrupulous tastings, the wine is blended into a cuvée and bottled for the prise de mousse. The result is an elegant and decisive sparkling wine, the perfect introduction to the estate's style.

Attractive citrus notes in the nose which soon give way to scents of white peach and crusty bread. Crisp, decisive and long on the palate with traces of hazelnut and white flowers. A fine and persistent finish.

A wonderful Fino Sherry from the Solera Familiar range at Lustau. The nose is laced with scents of the sea and profound "flor" aromas. Clean and fresh, with a slight taste of tangy yeast. While most Fino Sherry is aged in Jerez, the Fino Del Puerto is aged in the cool and humid air of El Puerto de Santa Maria.

Emilio Lustau has a long history of sherry production dating back to 1896 and is the only winery in the Sherry Triangle that produces wine in its three main towns: Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Year in and year out, these Sherries receive high plaudits from critics and awarding bodies alike. The current cellar master has won 'Best Fortified Wine Maker' by the IWC for the last three years in a row.

Totally unique to St. George’s Distillery. A local farming estate has been making their own Nog for generations, and very kindly allowed the distillery to borrow/steal the recipe. This is a very alcoholic cream and is best drunk in moderation. A very simple drink consisting of our Single Malt Whisky & cream. We think best served outdoors on a cold and blustery day. Perfect for long walks or a day fishing, or if you are not one to brave the elements, add some ice, a comfy chair and a log fire. Either way you are going to love this Nog.

27.5ml of our favourite Champagne. Picnic sized!

Kaiyo's stock of Mizunara oak casks is its pride and joy. Known to impart a subtle and unusual collection of aromas and flavours to whisky during maturation, it's this wood which is often credited with setting Japanese whisky apart. Kaiyo doubles down on its cask maturation, sending the full casks off to sea for months at a time, allowing the natural motion to ensure constant movement, and thus contact between whisky and wood. Delicate, wheaten nose, with vanilla, ripe dried fruit and hints of cherry. Spicy and oaky on the palate, with dried orange and burnt caramel and a long, lingering finish. Utterly sublime.

Winner of the hugely prestigious The Whisky Exchange Spirit of the Year 2017. Organic blood orange, flowers, spice, berries, pine, drying resins and sweetness fill the mouth. Rich and unbelievably complex, it transcends expectations of a gin. 50cl

The hot, continental climate of Argentina is moderated by cooling influences from Andes, bringing a lively, intense character to the regions wines.  This fantastic example is rich with damson, black cherry and blueberry, plus notes of mocha, tobacco, bitter chocolate, and violet. 60% barrel aged, allowing for maturation and complexity but also the natural freshness of the fruit to pervade.

Established in 2009 by vigneron couple Clément Minne and Pauline Giraud Domaine Gueissard has 18 hectares of vines that they fully manage. Clément worked at Domaine Tempier before the duo gained overseas winemaking experience. Made from a blend of 35% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 30% Cinsault, Le Petit G is their entry level effort which delivers delicious drinking at a highly attractive price.
Pale salmon pink in colour. Delightful aromas of strawberry, peach and pomegranate sail through the nostrils followed by some delicate musk and wet stone notes. Delicious raspberry, strawberry and peach fruits carry a gorgeous supple feel across the palate with infusions of musk and wet stone lying underneath. Excellent intensity and drive with brisk acidity and a long beautifully rounded finish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 12.5%

When it comes to matching a wine with steak (or other red meat), look no further than this fabulous Cabernet Sauvignon. We have been searching for an easy drinking Cabernet Sauvignon to spearhead our Quaff range for a while now. I am thrilled to have discovered a fantastic red and white from the Pays d'Oc that really deliver exceptional value and seriously good quality. This is our go to weekday red. Give it a go - it's a belter!

 NOSE - Rich, fruity aromas of stewed plums and rhubarb 
combine with dark chocolate, raisins, cardamom and 
cinnamon, alongside a touch of old leather.
TASTE - Soft and velvety mouthfeel, beginning with juicy 
plums, nectarines and melted almond butter, before 
umami notes of cinnamon, clove and brandy snaps 
emerge.
FINISH - Rich dark chocolate pudding – with a touch of chili, 
cardamom and aniseed.

  Elderflower is the quintessential scent of  British summer. We use hand-picked sprays to make our delicately floral presse. With 100% natural ingredients and Radnorshire spring water, this drink will add sparkle to your favourite summertime cocktails. Some fruit may settle, give our bottles a little shake or turn to release the flavour.

 Drawn from the aquifer on our Estate and bottled in 100% recyclable glass bottles. 75CL

The creation of this wine was a judicious blending exercise to marry aromatics and lift with a generous, velveteen palate. Grapes are sourced from vineyards across Southeast Australia. They are picked at night to avoid high daytime temperatures and crushed immediately after picking. Temperature-controlled fermentation avoids extraction of harsh tannins and maintains the juicy fruit flavours.

Broken Record captures Southeast Australia’s essential joy. Soft and juicy plummy fruit flavours are balanced by smooth, savoury tannins.

Enjoy with spicy red meat dishes like kofta or tagine, or grilled vegetables and halloumi.

  The Pickle House Spiced Tomato Mix is an award winning blend of tomato juice, our Original Pickle Juice and a generous amount of spice.Serve over ice for a Virgin Mary, with vodka for a seriously good Bloody Mary, with gin for a Red Snapper or topped with a light lager for a Michelada.Produced and hand bottled on the family farm in Suffolk, our Spiced Tomato Mix contains all natural ingredients, is suitable for vegans, and has a 12 month shelf life.

This fresh, dry white is a blend of varieties indigenous to Portugal’s Douro valley including Arinto (known to retain freshness even in hot conditions) and Gouveio (known as Godello in northern Spain). Made by  Bernardo Lencastre, this wonderful white has citrus aromas with delicate floral notes and hints of white peach. I love this wine – it’s a crisp with apple and lemon peel flavours, a juicy acidity, and a refreshing finish.

GRENACHE NOIR 70%, CINSAULT 30% The grapes are sourced from vineyards cultivated near to Lake Thau, set in a formerly volcanic region just inland from the sea. This has a particular micro-climate – as the proximity of the water has a moderating affect on the typically Mediterranean temperatures, allowing optimal ripening whilst retaining fresh acidity. The grapes are harvested in the early morning, then the wine is vinified as a classic rosé de presse, with soft pressing and cold fermentation.

Thörle is a much-acclaimed family domaine based in Saulheim in the Rheinhessen, and since 2006 it has been run by brothers Christoph and Johannes. The vineyards are managed organically, and the domaine is being taken in a biodynamic direction.

2021 was an interesting year for white wines, and although yields were down as a result of early difficulties with frost, the growing season meant that what remained on the vine was subjected to nigh on perfect, cool, growing conditions.

An exuberant and richly hewn wine that is as beguiling as it is moreish. Fine fillagree lies with flavours that range from lime to paech to honey and lily. Lasts forever on the palate. A sublime wine. 7.5% alc. 96/100