Xinisteri is a white grape native to Cyrus that has only recently come to find international acclaim. From Europe’s highest vineyards, this delicious example delivers juicy white peach and pineapple, balanced by racy acidity and herbal notes. Unoaked, mineral and fresh, the beautifully balanced palate leads to a mouth-watering finish. A unique and intriguing wine. Fabulous!

Established in 1861, Laurent Lebrun has recently taken over the running of this family estate as its 6th generation winemaker.
The Sauvignon here is a classic expression of the flinty-clay terroir, offering fantastic length & structure. Clean citrus fruit with subtle smoky undertones. Deliciously mineral and mouthwatering on the finish. True class.

Bright peach, pear and lemon flavours are supported by an elegant flinty backbone and just a touch of spice in this pure and charming Austrian white, made with minimal intervention and employing biodynamic methods at a small family winery. So clean, precise and rivetting. A new favourite.

Cave de Turckheim Riesling 'Marnes et Calcaires' wine is an exemplary, delicate Alsatian Riesling. The chalk and clay soils of the slopes around Turckheim help to produce wines of considerable longevity, complexity and distinction. Cool fermentation and ample skin contact ensures an aromatic, expressive Riesling. Bottle age has lent an alluringly complex baked citrus nose. Racy, dry and elegant, this is a fine Riesling with potential to age. Match with fish, scallops and white meats.

Widely regarded as one of the best co-operatives in the world, Cave de Turckheim is situated to the north west of Colmar in Alsace. Michel Lihrmann has been the senior winemaker for over 25 years and his style of drier wines has been a huge hit, expressing the wonderful breadth of the Alsatian terroir and grape varieties while pushing pure fruit flavours to the fore.

On first sip, the Simpsons Wine Estate’s unoaked Gravel Castle Chardonnay instantly brings to mind Chablis; immense quality, but also due to the minerality and laser-like lemon and lime imparted by the Burgundy clone vines planted on chalky soils. Simpsons Wine Estate’s ethos is to consistently make the finest wines possible in Kent. And as you dive deeper into this wine’s fresh blossom, crunchy pear and tropical fruit sorbet flavours, it becomes apparent the Simpsons are probably the finest still winemakers working in the UK today.

The chalky soils of the South Downs are on the same seam that runs from Champagne and Chablis, and the maritime influence of the coast being just eight miles away results in a long, slow ripening season that produces immensely complex grapes. 

This single vineyard is grown on the steepest north west facing slopes on the estate, which are rich  in active limestone.  The four noble varieties of Alsace; Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris and Riesling are planted and picked side-by-side.  Handpicked in one day, Vin de terroir is the style.  Crisp and clean nose with aromas of kerosine and citrus from the Riesling with underlying notes of Christmas lillies, pear and stone fruits from the Muscat and Pinot Gris. On the palate, the wine has honeycomb, citrus and an array of fresh herbs finished with a clean balanced acidity. Balanced and round, and while there is a perceived sweetness to this wine, it is fermented dry.

100% Turbiana (aka Verdicchio) grown on the southern shores of Lake Garda in an organic vineyard. Some extended skin contact gives some wonderful texture to what is otherwise a delicate wine. Like Soave on steroids! Stainless steel fermented with 6 months on lees bringing some savoury notes. A real winner with seafood. Fans of Muscadet or Soave will find a lot to like here. 

The vineyards of L'Enfant are owned and controlled by one family, and are located in the La Seca region of Rueda. Head-trained bush vines range in age from 35 to 55 years and are hand harvested.A dry, tasty and perfectly balanced wine. Bright and mouthwatering, typical of the Verdejo grape, but it is also rounded with plush volume. Falling somewhere between a Sancerre and a Chablis stylistically, but with more (very appealing) leesy character that brings a savoury, lactic weight. Superb concentration whislt retaining a lightness of foot. Moreish!Pairs well with rice dishes, white meat and fish.

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.

A must maceration for 36 hours helps extract the layered features of this grape. Fermentation occurs spontaneously in the presence of native yeasts, resulting in a floral and highly aromatic wine, reminiscent of lillies, pear juice and sherbet. A long, steely backbone brings balance and structure. A wonderful white for all year round.

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.

Telmo Rodriguez is one of Spain’s pioneer winemakers, advocating native grape varietals tied to the climates and conditions of their sites, and making world-class wines from both lesser and well-known regions across Spain. Perhaps most impressively, whilst Telmo makes rare and limited wines of astonishing character and quality, his everyday wines have been equally praised and widely recognised for the tremendous value they offer.

This, his Godello, is a triumph of that vision; unoaked, gentle, restrained and precise. Dry yet soft, with a touch of godello's distinctive minerally citrus fruit, alongside green apple and savoury notes. Absolutely perfect with light sea food dishes. 

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.

Musar Jeune White is an unoaked blend of Viognier, Vermentino, Chardonnay from youthful Bekaa Valley vines. Crisp and aromatic, this eclectic blend of French and Italian varieties has its own distinct personality – passionfruit, apples, elderflowers – and a dry, refreshing finish. Vines planted since 2000 at around 1,000m above sea level in the Bekaa Valley.
Fermented in cement-lined vats and released a year after the harvest.
No need to decant; enjoy chilled (12°C) with grilled fish, herb-scented roast chicken, seafood salads and spicy oriental dishes.

The Malvasia Puntinata of the Imperatori winery is a straw yellow wine with light green reflections, intense notes of dried fruit, almonds, with delicate hints of flowers and white peaches are on the nose. In the mouth the sensation of sweetness is predominant but never cloying, perfectly balanced by the mineral notes typical of the area.

Soft, very full and aromatic, very persistent and elegant

Pairings : Fillet of Cod; Tonnarelli with Cacio e Pepe; Deviled chicken with peppers.

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.

Maias Branco Quinta das Maias, Organic, high altitude vineyard, Dao, Mavalsia, Encruzado, crisp, fresh, delightful. A fantastic little organic wine made in the lesser known Dao region of Portugal. The Dao is a hot continental climate but parts are covered by a high plateau and some of the vineyard sites are located here at a over 600 metres above sea level. Quinta das Maias is one of those estates. The 15 hectares of vines are in different parcels and all are organic. The high altitude gives lovely acidity to the wine. The white is crisp, yet soft, stone fruits of white peach dominate with a zesty finish. Very drinkable and approachable white wine for all occasions.

Rias Baixas, Galicia. Northwest Spain. A wild and green part of Spain, with much influence from the Atlantic. Aromas of stone fruit, honey, and floral notes mingle with wild herbs, sweet mandarin skin and apple. Generous and textural on the palate with hints of Galia melon, a definite touch of coastal salinity and freshness. Perfect with fish and seafood.

Intense nose of spices and ripe lemons. The palate is rich and creamy, but with fine bright acidity, waxy lemon and hints of lanolin and a long finish. A classic example of a modern white rioja.

A complex nose filled with aromas of yellow apples, fresh pineapple, honeysuckle and a touch of cinnamon. The integrated citrus-like acidity adds a vibrant freshness to the wine. The mid palate has a beautiful texture, filled with flavours of ripe peaches and apricots to compliment the oak. The finish is long with lingering flavours of white peach. 

Medium straw colour, with some green tints. The nose is ethereal, with lifted perfumes of lemon sherbet, green apples, honey suckle and figs. Underneath there is just some early suggestions of the variety's complex features like lanolin and mushroom. The palate shows fruit flavours of limes, figs and lychees and is rich, generous and mouth-filling.

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

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.

Sadly Soace managed to get itself a bad name. The Italians have always made top quality Soave Classico, but kept all of the good stuff for themselves. They exported bland Gargenega wine from the valley floors. Well, this is absolutely top notch Soave Classico, from a single vineyard, facing south on the side of the Scalette hill. Made from Gargenaga and Trebbiano grapes, hand harvested, and fermented in stainless steel. Ripe tropical flavours over lay a lithe minerality. Enjoy with risotto or fried fish, or just treat yourself to glass as an aperitif. A must try wine!

The Riesling is planted on clay-rich soils and harvested entirely by hand. With 25% of the grapes showing signs of Botrytis at harvest time, this wine boasts stone fruit aromas, honeyed petrol notes, lanolin and a vibrant acidity. Try this with Asian food, fish and spicey vegetarian dishes.

Fermented `sur lie` and aged for 11 months in French oak (32% new), the Chardonnay has a wonderful vanilla, lemon/lime flavour with savoury complexity. This offers excellent value and really is a vialble alternative to white Burgundy at a very sensible price.

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.

Biodynamically farmed and 100% organic. A delicious blend of Sauvignon Blanc 57%, Chenin Blanc 39%, Semillon 4%. The Sauvignon Blanc aromas are prominent on the nose, with beautiful lime and prickly pear notes. Intense flavours, with great balance. A tight mineral core and creamy mid palate from the Chenin Blanc allows for great complexity and a persistent finish. The Sauvignon Blanc lends lovely, fresh acidity to the wine. The wine is made as naturally as possible with no added acids or enzymes. Quite frankly this is really outstanding value for a wine from low yieding vines, hand picked and transported to vinification on pack horses!

Proper white Côtes du Rhône; fresh, medium-bodied, vinous. The nose is pretty and delicate, with a
waft of fennel tops and hints of hedgerow flowers. The flavours are nuanced and refined rather than
overt. Careful use of oak adds texture and structure without masking the freshness of this very
drinkable white.

 From selected vineyards in the southern Rhône, Each parcel is picked separately in the cooler
early daylight hours for gentle pressing that same morning, and each is fermented at a low
temperature. To a base of Grenache Blanc, they blend Viognier along with co-fermented pairs of
Roussanne/Marsanne and Bourboulenc/Clairette. Over the years they have increased the proportion
vinified in stainless steel, with just under a third of the wine now vinified and matured for 6 months
French oak barrels (mostly 3rd fill but some new) to add complexity and creaminess.

This is a stunning Chardonnay. Bursting with Californian sunshine, this certainly doesn't hold back, in fact it reaches out and smothers you in a warm embrace! Wonderful ripe fruit flavours include orange, nectarine and ripe peach. There is a subtle spice and notes of hazlenut and honey. This will go really well with roast chicken and any butter cooked fish.

Certified Sustainable, Practicing Biodynamic, Practicing Organic. Floral and citrusy with a little sultana and honey thing going on. A touch of plimsole rubber reminds you it can only be Riesling. A long, lingering finish with loads of creamy mouthfeel, backed up by acidity that zips through everything. Just the ticket! Drinks dry, though just nudging off-dry, which is perfectly judged against the racy acidity.