From a fantastic winemaker based in the Chateauneuf du Pape region, this is full bodied, grown up Rhone wine from vineyards just beyond the Chateauneuf borders. Black fruits, black pepper and olive, and beguiling herbal aromatics just keep on coming. Stunning value for the complexity and quality. Pair with southern French cuisine for gastronomic heaven!

14% abv

Forget all the bad rep Soave has from those over-cropped wines of the 1980's - this is PROPER Soave. The perfect aperitif - vibrant, fresh and elegant, with notes of citrus, white flowers and blanched almonds. It's appeal lies in it's subtlety, rather than it's power. Think ballet dancer rather than rugby player! Utterly exquisite. Prepare to rediscover this northern Italian gem. 

The name refers to 'terraces of the moon' - the selected hilllside vineyards of Trentino where grapes for this distinctive, lifted Pinot Grigio are sourced. A zesty wine with excellent concentration and depth. Stone fruit, apple and floral nose. The palate shows delicate yet complex floral notes, subtle mineral character and attractive white fruit leading to fresh citrus acidity on the finish.

A multi award-winning wine, this is excellent with lemon sole, snapper or baked seabream. Or try it with Carpaccio with Parmesan

Not just another pretty pink rosé, this is Pinot Noir rosé with substance; delicate and dry but with enough substance to keep coming back, glass after glass. Sit back, dig your toes into the sand and forget about life for a while... Pair with fresh seafood and light salads, preferably enjoyed sitting under an umbrella in the sun, overlooking the Mediterranean. But a sunny terrace will do the trick too...

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.

From the excellent 2020 vintage comes this Gold Medal winning and great value Beaujolais. Full of bright and juicy red fruits but showing a touch of class, with grapes sourced from 6 Cru villages in the Beaujolais region. Easy on the carbonic maceration, meaning less of the ‘bubblegum’ notes usually associated with this style of wine. Classic and uncomplicated and best served cool, around 13 degrees. Very versatile; enjoy as an aperitif and easily complements many food styles.   Gold Medal winner at the Concours de Grand Vin Macon.

13% abv

Great value, fresh and appealing white from northern Italy, DOC Garda.

Aromas of juicy golden-delicious apples, stone fruit, and a hint of lemon lead onto a clean, crisp palate with plenty of texture and weight. Fresh apple and a lightly honeyed, floral note. Enjoy with grilled white fish, risotto, light starters such as prawn cocktail.

With the faintest whiff of biscuity oak this bright, tangy Barossa Chardonnay is an absolute delight. It has that classical Barossa charm, elegance, poise, tang and naggingly more-ish elusive something-or-other which makes one wonder why there isn't more Australian Chardonnay like this. 
Hand harvested in small batches, the grapes from this family-owned estate are picked and fermented with some skin contact. 25% is fermented in French puncheons and American hogsheads for 6 months, aged on lees then blended with the 75% unoaked juice, settled and bottled. Into the main Barossa blend a small component of Eden Valley Chardonnay is blended and the whole sees a tiny bit of secondary use oak for some fine structure.

Serve with anything with chicken, pork, prawns, seafood ... Brilliant as a quaffer or perfect with a lovingly cooked meal.

Organic wine still has a bit of a 'grubby' reputation amongst some consumers. 'The Convert' will rid you of that idea! So fresh, so easy-going, but with wonderful texture to boot. This is top-quality organic fruit from the heart of Castilla in central Spain. Verdejo is the traditional white grape of the region, able to produce refreshing wines in this warm climate. Saline and savoury notes come through from some time on lees, with green and citrus fruits making for a refreshing finish. Moderate acidity and good palate weight make this supple and moreish. You've been warned! 

For fans of Villa Maria, this is where you find the self-same wine, under their alternative label, and at better value! This 'de-classified' wine comes from the Villa Maria Estate in Marlborough, and shows the classic New Zealand Sauvignon style. Aromatic notes of gooseberry and cut grass on the nose with a rich palate of tropical fruit. Defined and lifted, this is the perfect crowd pleasing wine for a party.

Bardos Clea Verdejo is a wine made from 100% Verdejo from vineyards that are 20-25 years old, located in Rueda, at more than 700 metres of altitude on stony soils. 

The harvest is carried out at night, at temperatures below 15ºC. The fermentation is carried out with local yeasts at a controlled temperature and the wine rests on its lees for at least 4 months, gaining complexity and texture.

On the nose, the intense aromas of fruit such as white peach combine with cut grass, citrus, balsamic and mineral notes. In the mouth it has a good volume and persistence, well integrated acidity and a characteristic aniseed aftertaste, typical of the grape. Really a high quality example of this native Spanish variety.

13% abv

Organic Grillo loveliness from the sunny shores of Sicily. On the nose, citrus notes intermingled with floral elements. Refreshing and fruity at the same time, with lime and pineapple notes, giving the palate a full-bodied and persistent taste. Perfect with chicken, asparagus risotto and traditional Mediterranean fish dishes.

With a short ageing (3-4months) in new oak barrels, this 100% Rioja Tempranillo is fruit driven, yet complex, with sweet blackberry, forest fruits, and cherries. Subtle, integrated hints of toast and vanilla bring nuance and charm. Soft tannins ensure all-round drinkability and pleasure. A stunning value wine and a weeknight favourite in our house.

Arinto, Azal & Trajadura

The perfect summer day-time wine at 11.5% alcohol, Raza is a blend of Arinto (50%), Azal (35%) and Trajadura (15%)  - the traditional grapes of Vinho Verde. With a gentle spritz, and a crisp and easy style, the fruity finish is just a bit off-dry, making it the ideal aperitif. Clean, fresh, and invigorating - just like the west coast of Portugal. You can't really go wrong with this!

Pellehaut Harmonie de Gascogne rouge is remarkably well balanced, showing intense fruit flavours married with subtle, toasty oak. Very approachable, easy drinking but with lots of class and depth. A bouquet of aromas, combining blackcurrant, dried strawberry, raspberry, blackberry and hints of clove. Supple and fresh, an array of fruit is also expressed on the palate. This wine will pair easily with all styles of cuisine and offers fantastic quality at an everyday price.

Aroma of blackberries currants and figs. On the palate it is graceful, enveloping and of intense structure. This boutique winery marries tradition and heritage with the latest in wine making technology to produce harmonious wines that offer a lot a value.

The vineyards are located in the area of Ugarteche and Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, known as the first wine region of Argentina.

A fabulous wine for everyday drinking, offering a fine balance between freshness and roundness, with a long finish. Ideal with shellfish, smoked salmon, white meats and vegetable dishes. Great aromatic intensity on the nose, with tropical notes followed by floral scents – lemon, peach, grapefruit, elderflower, and lime blossom – all of which persist on the palate.  Top quality winemaking and thoroughly enjoyable either with or without food.

An exciting find from the depths of Chile. Deliciously long, bright, textural Pinot from cold, stony vineyards deep in the Central Valley's old glacial riverbeds. Summer fruits of red currant, raspberry and wild strawberries on the nose follow through to a juicy palate. A touch of oak barrel maturation on some of the cuvée adds spice complexity. Immense value.

In the shadow of El Descabezado volcano, lies a wiry old block of Pinot Noir rooted in rocky, glacial soils. The ‘El Infernillo’ (translates to little devil) vineyard was planted in 2000, and the grapes from the naturally low-yielding vines were used as a blending component, often into Merlot to add vibrancy and elegance. Boutinot discovered the quality of the vineyard Pinot Noir back in 2012 when Eric Monnin, Burgundian winemaker and creative genius of Boutinot own production, became besotted by it. The quality was immediately obvious and with Eric’s guidance, we have been working with the fine fruit from this 20ha vineyard ever since. A little is aged in new Vosges demi-muids then judiciously blended with the unoaked majority. All components of this wine are vinified in a 200 year old hacienda that has survived three of the strongest earthquakes in recorded history. The bottle artwork is from 'The Old Man of the Valley' - a famous street graffiti artist from Chilé in the 1950's.

A classic fruity southern red; juicy and lush with no harsh edges. Grenache from the deep South of France is steeped in texture and character. Rich red fruit and white-pepper spice on the nose with more intense berry fruit and liquorice on the palate. An ideal partner to Mediterranean cooking; olives, crusty bread and tasty cheese, roasted vegetables and herb infused red meats.

100% Chardonnay from the Languedoc. Rich and tropical, full of sunshine and ripe fruit character. Peaches and cream, papaya and melon with a juicy lemon curd freshness. Unoaked.

Unoaked and fruit-forward, this is all about celebrating the juicy freshness of the wonderful Malbec grape. Blueberries, damsons, cherries and violets abound in this easy-going, lovely wine. With supple tannins, medium body and good natural acidity that keeps the palate fresh and moreish.  A perfect midweek wine that will compliment many food pairings. 

Vying for a place in the “Longest Wine Title” hall of fame, this classic Nantais white will provide enjoyment lasting far longer than the sum of its syllables!

Hand-harvested from prime sites in Sevre et Maine, it delivers delicate and crisp white melon and subtle grapefruit nuances. With wonderful, savoury 'sur-lie' notes, this wine is more about texture and minerality than abundant fruitiness, making it a perfect partner for simple fish and seafood dishes.

Established in the 1900’s, the Cormerais family’s winemaking passion and knowledge has been passed down for generations. Today it is Bertrand Cormerais who runs the 40 hectare estate. His philosophy is a very simple one - he starts in the vineyard with great attention to detail to produce the very best grapes he can, while maintaining great respect for the environment.

Jean-Luc Mardon is the 5th generation of his family to run this 45 hectare domaine in Oisly, Touraine. He has been at the helm for 20 years, and it was his father, Guy, who first started working with Boutinot back in the 1980s. He is a quiet, fastidious winemaker which shows in the quality of his wines.

The Gamay is hand-picked and fully carbonic-macerated. No oak, just vibrant, crunchy, classic Loire Gamay. Lovely fresh, raspberry fruit. Good concentration and depth on the palate, a touch of rusticity and a gentle balancing structure, Winner of Best Value Red Wine Trophy in 'Wine Merchant Top 100' 2021.

Geno is a brand produced by the acclaimed Fundação Eugénio de Almeida, who are located in the Évora sub-region of the Alentejo. 

The Geno white is made from local Portuguese grape varieties Antão Vaz, Arinto and Roupeiro. Antão Vaz is one of the most prized varieties of the Alentejo and is well suited to the warm, sunny climate, retaining its acidity very well. The grapes are large and with tough skins, producing firm, full-bodied, well-structured wines with tropical fruit and tangerine flavours. Arinto is a versatile grape, grown in most of Portugal's wine regions and adds refreshing acidity to the blend, as well as an apple, lime character. Last but not least, Roupeiro is a land-locked grape that grows in a long north-south strip over by the border with Spain. It is added to the blend for its aromatics and citrus, floral flavours.

Geno is a brand produced by the acclaimed Fundação Eugénio de Almeida, who are located in the Évora sub-region of the Alentejo. 

 One of the most dynamic wine regions in Portugal, it is known for great value, easy-drinking wines with rich fruit and good acidity.

The Geno red is a rich and fruity wine made up of a blend of both local Portuguese and international grape varieties: Aragonez, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet and Syrah. Aragonez (also known as Tinta Roriz in Douro or Tempranillo in Spain) thrives in the hot, dry climate of the Alentejo and produces wines that are rich and lively with copious berry fruit and spice. Trincadeira (also known as Tinta Amarela in Douro) also does well in hot climates adding vibrant raspberry fruit and a herby, peppery note to blends. The red-fleshed French grape Alicante Bouschet gives an inky, treacle backbone to the blend and the Syrah adds a touch of spice

Palacio del Camino Real Rioja leans towards a traditional style of white Rioja wine, with honeydew melon, pear and a touch of creamy vanilla alongside fresh citrus fruit. This wine is a great option for those who would like to try something a little different (but not dramatically so!). Fresh, ripe, and textured, with a short time in oak barrel bringing classic Rioja tones.

Seafood is a great partner to this wine, especially with a creamy sauce.

Red and black fruit, spice and vanilla. Plums and prune and soft, aged leather, finishing with dried tobacco. Great with stew or smoky grilled foods. Quality and style from a lesser-known area of Spain, and all the better for it.

2016 was another great vintage in Bordeaux. Intense and vibrant this a very smart wine for the price. Worthy of a dinner party. Saying that we could all do well to take a leaf out of the French book, and turn to Bordeaux for our everyday drinking, rather than just to impress our friends. Thankfully this fits the bill on both, offering an approachable style with enough going on to impress the connoisseurs.

A steal at under £12.