So French by La Mule Grenache Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Appealing, almost mouth-watering blend of these two varieties. Has a crunchy lively grapefruit and quince character on the palate. Citrus aromas dominate on the nose
Appealing, almost mouth-watering blend of these two varieties. Has a crunchy lively grapefruit and quince character on the palate. Citrus aromas dominate on the nose
A fine if youthful Rioja, naturally Tempranillo dominant. It is deep magenta in colour with a lovely focused nose exhibiting notes of cherries, herbs, raspberries
Grenache, or Garnacha when it hails from its home in Spain, has finally elevated itself from workhorse to superstar. This one is from the northeast
Some fabulous wines coming out of Spain these days, at all levels, but one sector they are nailing is cracking value combined with delicious drinking.
First up, love the label. Next, that delicious Spanish white grape, Albariño, seemingly demands to remain a mystery, wherever it might be. This one gives
Nicely packaged, even if the label is rather busy. From the Castille region (technically, the IGP is Vino de la Tierra de Castilla). As the
The first thing that will catch your eye with this wine is the striking and rather fun label. This is an organic wine from the
Another striking label with an exciting Spanish blend from Rioja, again organic. 70% Tempranillo and 30% Garnacha. This is deliberately very different to your traditional
Is it just me or does anyone seeing this label immediately start humming a little, swaying those hips and shoulders (perhaps not as rhythmically as
Always a pleasure to see a mature example of Rioja. Regulations demand that Reserva Rioja be aged for a minimum of three years, one of
This is everything you want Chianti to be – bright cherries, ripe yellow plums, savoury herbs and a delicate earthy minerality. With a quick slosh
This wine absolutely leaps from the glass with the enthusiasm of a Labrador puppy. There’s lemon, lime, and juicy white nectarine in droves. In the
This is a lovely example of this variety from France. It’s not a big wine but it has a beautiful mouthfeel and texture. In fact,
A classic Sancerre with a beautiful mix of exotic guava and herbal aromas underlined by a strong minerality followed by a streamlined palate with energetic
Something special here that delivers both power and finesse. The wine is immediately engaging asit delivers piering, focused aromas of pebbles and flints with a
This fine example of an early drinking Riesling from the Mosel Valley is gently aromatic and offers up attractive slaty, pear and citrus fruit aromas
This dry Rheinhessen Riesling displays plenty of power and impact offering up an array of exotic fruits including brown pear and apricot aromas with a
This Alsatian Pinot Blanc starts a little shy but comes good with time in the glass. It opens up with quite classic chalky, citrus aromas
This exotic yet measured example of Alsatian Gewürztraminer offers up beautiful purity of fruit as it delivers lifted lychee, pear and rosewater aromas that retain
Looking for an introduction to German Pinot Noir, then your search is over with this example from Becker Landgraf classic in style and feel. It
This beautifully expressive and detailed Sancerre offers up poised aromas of chalk and citrus with a pine needle freshness. The palate is then light weight,
This comes from a vineyard selection off Chene Marchand which has been given plenty of oak and, while not ready to drink quite yet, the
A superb example of Italian Pinot Bianco, or Pinot Blanc, this is a wine that delivers both subtlety and complexity. Exotic tropicals, chalk and citrus
Fantastic value here with a mature Auslese from a good year in peak condition. 2006 was a vintage chartacterised by lots of botrytis in the
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