De’ Vasari Chianti Riserva 2015
Chianti Riserva, under $50 – surely that is a typo, but apparently not. And while this is not the kind of Chianti Riserva that you
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De’ Vasari BIO Chianti 2019
Here we have a good introduction to slightly old school Chianti – so break out the Margherita pizza! Quite deep in colour, there is a
Tsarine Rose NV
One of my ultimate pleasures is Champagne rosé. This example shows notes of strawberry, cranberry and rose petal swirls with effervescence in the glass. It
Terre Del Barolo Barbera D’Alba 2018
Dried tobacco leaf, red cherries and plum skins. Plenty of more gamey characters as well coming through for this 2018 vintage, with the expectant bright
J Vignier Aux Origines Blanc de Blancs NV
This will be a new name in Champagne for many of us. That can be a warning sign but on the evidence of this, have
Maison Dousset Vaucoupin 1er Cru Chablis 2019
Philippe Millet’s dream was to produce great grapes but also vinify and sell his own wine, the dream now in thehands of his two sons.
Maison Dousset Chablis 2019
Is this the time to confess that my sister took one look at this bottle and announced that she did not like Chablis, she much
Maison Dousset Petit Chablis 2020
Chablis really is the flavour of the month. A series of excellent vintages, prices far more realistic than those of neighbouring Burgundy and ever-increasing winemaking
Felicette Grenache Blanc 2020
Grenache Blanc is one of the most underrated varieties and this example show why. But beware that this is a grape variety which impresses with
Felicette Grenache Rouge 2020
Yes that’s right, a French Grenache with space cats on the label named after Felicette, a Parisian stray that was the first cat in space.
Fabrizio Vella Rosso Organico 2020
A very good value introduction to natural wine here from Sicily and made from the local Nero d’Avola grape variety which has a delicious brightness
Fabrizio Vella Bianco Organico 2020
A good first step into the world of more natural wine made with organic grapes and minimal additions. It’s crafted from Cattaratto, a very widely
Funkstille Grüner Veltliner 2020
Seriously, how could you not love a wine called Funkstille? And I am happy to say that the wine absolutely lives up to expectations. It’s
Santa Macarena Pinot Noir 2020
From one of the cooler parts of Chile comes this very smart Pinot Noir that beautifully showcases the savoury and herbal style of Pinot Noirs
Aurkitu Vinas Viejas Garnacha 2019
A very Spanish style of Grenache from the inland region of Navarra which shows another delicious side to this variety. It’s a deeply coloured and
Duplessis-Duval ‘Muscadet Sevre et Maine’ Melon de Bourgogne 2019
This is by far the most delicious Melon de Bourgogne I have had the pleasure of enjoying. Aromatically gifted — which is not always the
Champagne Veuve Monsigny Brut Selection Champagne NV
While there might be a bit of a shortage for some Champagnes right now, luckily the Veuve Monsigny Brut Selection is still kicking goals making
Champagne Veuve Monsigny Premier Cru Brut NV
A good step up from the standard Veuve Monsigny here thanks to the fruit sourcing from Premier Cru vineyards, which make up the top 10%
Collezione Oro Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Rosé 2020
Yes that’s right – pink Prosecco. It seems the Italians were not happy only making the most popular sparkling white wine on the planet and
L’Expression du Pinot Gris 2020
You do not often find Pinot Gris in the South of France but maybe that’s about to change with some canny winemakers now doing their
El Toro Macho Organico Superior Viura Sauvignon Blanc 2020
So what exactly can you expect from a $5.99 bottle of wine? You’d assume not much but think again as here we have a bright
Paul Mas Le Rosé 2020
Plenty of orchard fruits in the glass like white nectarine and Johnathon apples. A fresh ruby grapefruit citrus also drives the wine with plenty of
L’Eglise Saint Martin Blanquette de Limoux NV
Long before Champagne came into existence the traditional method sparkling wines of Blanquette de Limoux graced many a table, made up of 90% Mauzac which
Marchesi Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2018
Castello di Fonterutoli has been owned and run by the Mazzei family for almost 600 years so it is one of the most historic wine
