{"title":"White Wines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"st-romain-la-perriere-domaine-buisson-2019","title":"St Romain La Perriere Domaine Buisson 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou could compare this to Meursault 'Meix Chavaux' Roulot. Or for Puligny, it's a bit 'Clavoillon' but without the weight. The style is lean, racy, steely, with a citrus palate, with some nice fruit to carry it, but it's that lovely incisive nature that singles out this wine. (A bit Coche). The aromas are fine and very lifted and appealing, with acacia flowers, lemon and white peach. The palate is silky and fine and evolving nicely with a delicate hint of white-buttered toast with a lovely minerality and sharp, limestone tang that I like so much. Very long and graceful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Henri et Gilles Buisson is a sensational producer. They are most definitely a feather in our cap. We don’t come across producers like this often, that aren't already being imported to the UK. In fact, it would be just a few like this in a lifetime, such is the quality of terroir they have, but more importantly what they’re doing with it. Perriere is one of 4 lieu-dits made by the Buisson brothers, each as good as the last.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BUISSON, H AND G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41552360734905,"sku":"FBUISSONW19B02","price":75.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/products\/saint-romain-perriere-domaine-buisson.png?v=1781691930"},{"product_id":"vina-gravonia-blanco-crianza-bodegas-r-lopez-de-heredia-rioja-2014","title":"Vina Gravonia Blanco, Crianza, Bodegas R. Lopez de Heredia, Rioja 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe white vines in this vineyard are now 92 years old and their juice was fermented in old oak vats with indigenous yeasts. Complex and developed with notes of beeswax, lanolin, lemon rind and honey. It's amazing how long these whites from Rioja can age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo step back inside the López de Heredia winery is to step back in time. Founded in 1877, and little changed since, López de Heredia might not be quite the oldest winery in Rioja, but they are certainly the most tradition bound and least changed. You read a lot of marketing fluff about ‘family winemaking tradition’, but at López de Heredia, it’s real. Maria José López de Heredia and her winemaker sister, Mercedes, couldn’t care less about wine fashions. They've been producing wines in the style their great grandfather did, where their wines slumber in their deep cellars for many years before release.  The quest for perfection is of utmost importance, and no wine is released until it is ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LOPEZ DE HEREDIA","offers":[{"title":"DUTY PAID","offer_id":43286707896505,"sku":"DLOPEZW14B01","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/gravonia-2016.jpg?v=1762431076"},{"product_id":"trincadera-chao-dos-eremitas-antonio-macanita-2021","title":"Trincadera Chao dos Eremitas Antonio Macanita 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Tamarez, also known as Trincadeira-das-Pratas. Tamarez was for many years a very important varietal in Alentejo, Antonio is bringing it back. 12 months lees, this wine pairs a textual richness with freshness. Fresh yet broad in terms of fruit, which goes from citrus to tropical, with vibrant lemon and ripe pineapple. Very fine, persistent and clean. So interesting and so delicious. Drinking so well now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker of the Year' 2018, 'Singularity Award' 2018, 'Revelation Producer' 2017, Wine Project of the Year 2016 - it's safe to say that Antonio Macanita's mantlepiece is under some strain. But despite the high achievements and fancy awards, there's a devil-may-care adventurousness to António Maçanita which really puts us in mind of the likes of Pieter Walser or Swartland revolutionaries Adi Badenhorst and Eben Sadie in South Africa (funnily enough, Alentejo, where Antonio makes his Fitapreta wines, has been compared to Swartland - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein that it was traditionally dominated by co-operatives but recently we’ve seen an influx of small growers with old plots making really interesting and exciting wines).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Like the Saffers, Antonio has sought to challenge wine lovers' expectations and make great new wines from often largely forgotten territories. He also surfs. He learned his trade at some of the world's top wineries - Rudd in Napa, D’Arenberg in Australia and Lynch-Bages in Bordeaux - before blazing a trail all over Portugal - from Douro to Alentejo to the Azores Islands. In addition to his own multi-region company, he also consults for 13 other wineries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FITAPRETA VINHOS","offers":[{"title":"DUTY PAID","offer_id":43286739615929,"sku":"PFIT09W7521","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/fita-preta-chao-dos-eremitas-os-paulistas-white-2022.jpg?v=1775752425"},{"product_id":"alicante-branco-chao-dos-eremitas-antonio-macanita-2021","title":"Alicante Branco Chao dos Eremitas Antonio Macanita 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlicante Branco, also known as Boal de Alicante or Boal Cachudo, was a very important varietal in Alentejo pre-Phylloxera. As far as we know, this is the only 100% Alicante Branco produced! 12 months lees and the grapes style gives you Yellow-citrus colour, intense nose, notes of orange, peach and gunpowder. Full-bodied attack, excellent texture and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker of the Year' 2018, 'Singularity Award' 2018, 'Revelation Producer' 2017, Wine Project of the Year 2016 - it's safe to say that Antonio Macanita's mantlepiece is under some strain. But despite the high achievements and fancy awards, there's a devil-may-care adventurousness to António Maçanita which really puts us in mind of the likes of Pieter Walser or Swartland revolutionaries Adi Badenhorst and Eben Sadie in South Africa (funnily enough, Alentejo, where Antonio makes his Fitapreta wines, has been compared to Swartland - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein that it was traditionally dominated by co-operatives but recently we’ve seen an influx of small growers with old plots making really interesting and exciting wines).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Like the Saffers, Antonio has sought to challenge wine lovers' expectations and make great new wines from often largely forgotten territories. He also surfs. He learned his trade at some of the world's top wineries - Rudd in Napa, D’Arenberg in Australia and Lynch-Bages in Bordeaux - before blazing a trail all over Portugal - from Douro to Alentejo to the Azores Islands. In addition to his own multi-region company, he also consults for 13 other wineries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PALPITE","offers":[{"title":"DUTY PAID","offer_id":43286739681465,"sku":"PFIT10W7521","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/Screenshot2026-03-24140240_b2e63dae-1e3d-47ed-8367-dd203ffb20da.png?v=1774363901"},{"product_id":"pinot-grigio-la-jara-2023","title":"Pinot Grigio La Jara 2023","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA Pinot Grigio that dances across the palate with as much enthusiasm and joy as someone dancing the Charleston, with real flavour and peachy notes - with every sip simply glowing with sun ripened peaches and pretty floral notes too. Organic and vegan to boot!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmid the sea of almost watery pinot grigio one may find on an average pub wine list, La Jara stands tall. How does a producer distinguish himself from the crowd? Well, going organic certainly helps, but what separates La Jara from the other pinot grigios and proseccos out there is that fruit quality is absolutely paramount. La Jara shows a pride in its product that is becoming all too rare in this region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"LA JARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44166513557689,"sku":"A3836123","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_51530e09-0121-4cbf-91bf-fef861d50f78.png?v=1715871036"},{"product_id":"tesselaarsdal-chardonnay-2024","title":"Chardonnay Tesselaarsdal 2023","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom unirrigated vineyards on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, and this is just her fourth release! Crisp acidity and lean minerality underpin notes of melon and tangerine fruit and accents of lime blossom. A triumphant expression of terroir, this medium-bodied, cool climate wine is both silky and fresh and boasts a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBerene Sauls has probably the most unique story of all of our winemakers.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrowing up in a small village in the Overberg, Berene admits that she came from a beer-drinking community, and wine was never really on her radar. Her first exposure was at the age of 19, when she began working for the trailblazing Hamilton Russell family as an au pair. Lasting only a month, her talents at childcare aside, Anthony Hamilton Russell recognised her drive and thought a job working in the winery office would better suit her. Thrown in at the deep end knowing really nothing about wine, she was soon exposed to every side of the business - assisting with exports, bottling and labelling, driving forklifts and picking during harvest too, as well as on the side, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"growing and developing a palate that wasn't there!\"\u003c\/em\u003e Her curiosity kept her rising through the ranks, and fifteen years after starting her career, Anthony offered her the opportunity to make her first wine, aided by proficient head winemaker Emul Ross. She leapt at the opportunity, and the rest is history. She named her business Tesselaarsdal for the small village that she grew up in, and if you look closely at the label, you can make out two people walking across the mountain. This is Berene and her grandmother.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TESSELAARSDAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44297278423225,"sku":"A3116123","price":39.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_89ff1982-c173-4fc3-996a-42b8bebe3d23.png?v=1718893325"},{"product_id":"vision-tokaji-dry-holdvolgy-2019","title":"Vision Tokaji Szaraz Dry Holdvolgy 2019","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's got a lovely calm depth about it. Lovely for gentle sipping, interesting nosing, and with food. It's a peach of a wine blended from off cuts of their best whites. 13.5% alc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#Tasting#\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLast summer, we were contacted by Holdvolgy, a vineyard run by siblings Pascal and Natalia Demko, whose mother moved from France to Hungary in the 1960s. Pascal's search for a special vineyard for his father's birthday which led to the purchase of parts of the historic 7 Grand Crus of Mád in Tokaj. After tasting their wines in Paris, I was captivated by their exceptional quality, both dry and sweet. Tokaj wines, with their exotic aromas and flavors, surpass even my first love, Sauternes. Remarkably, their sweet wines, at 12% alcohol, remain unchanged after four months, suggesting they could be enjoyed for centuries to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"HOLDVOLGY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44298478944441,"sku":"A4246119","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/Vision.png?v=1718970495"},{"product_id":"meditation-tokaji-dry-holdvolgy-2021","title":"Meditation Tokaji Furmint Dry Holdvolgy 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Meditation is really quite special, with beautiful balance, poise and depth. And a wine that grows on you as you drink through the bottle. A wine you could be given on a pairing menu in a top restaurant and think, yes! 13.5% alc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast summer, we were contacted by Holdvolgy, a vineyard run by siblings Pascal and Natalia Demko, whose mother moved from France to Hungary in the 1960s. Pascal's search for a special vineyard for his father's birthday which led to the purchase of parts of the historic 7 Grand Crus of Mád in Tokaj. After tasting their wines in Paris, I was captivated by their exceptional quality, both dry and sweet. Tokaj wines, with their exotic aromas and flavors, surpass even my first love, Sauternes. Remarkably, their sweet wines, at 12% alcohol, remain unchanged after four months, suggesting they could be enjoyed for centuries to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"HOLDVOLGY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44298479468729,"sku":"A4256121","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/Meditation.png?v=1742382921"},{"product_id":"lourens-family-wines-skuinskap-steen-2022","title":"Skuinskap Steen Lourens Family Wines 2022","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSourced from Piekenierskloof, Lourens Family Wines Skuinskap Steen 2022 is  one of South Africa's finest fine Chenin's, renowned for its minerality and structure. Exciting to drink, with so much energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e#Tasting#\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFranco Lourens spent some years working with the great Chris Alheit before setting to focus entirely on his own range of wines. This is a breathtakingly self-assured range and in just a few vintages, places Franco into the very top bracket of top-end New Wave SA producers. Whilst still extremely modest, he is inevitably set to join the likes of Chris Alheit, Eben Sadie, Adi Badenhorst, Duncan Savage \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eet alia\u003c\/i\u003e in the shimmering constellation of New Wave South African stars. Sharing cellar space with good friend Lukas Van Loggerenberg, Franco works with a variety of sites across the Western Cape including the country's oldest Verdelho vineyard, and two exceptional sites in Piekenierskloof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FRANCO LOURENS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44366680654009,"sku":"A1576122","price":47.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/Lourens-Skuinskap-Steen-Bottle-Shot.jpg?v=1742382848"},{"product_id":"st-romain-la-perriere-domaine-henri-et-gilles-buisson-2022","title":"St Romain 'La Perriere' Domaine Henri et Gilles Buisson 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe style is lean, racy, steely, with a citrus palate, with some nice fruit to carry it, but it's that lovely incisive nature that singles out this wine. The aromas are fine and very lifted and appealing, with acacia flowers, lemon and white peach. The palate is silky and fine and evolving nicely with a delicate hint of white-buttered toast with a lovely minerality and sharp, limestone tang that I like so much. Very long and graceful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Henri et Gilles Buisson is a sensational producer. They are most definitely a feather in our cap. We don’t come across producers like this often, that aren't already being imported to the UK. In fact, it would be just a few like this in a lifetime, such is the quality of terroir they have, but more importantly what they’re doing with it. Perriere is one of 4 lieu-dits made by the Buisson brothers, each as good as the last.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BUISSON, H AND G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44453286445241,"sku":"A3186122","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/saint-romain-perriere-domaine-buisson_88dae37e-f196-476b-b146-50d4375ec7c5.png?v=1781691853"},{"product_id":"st-romain-sous-la-velle-domaine-henri-et-gilles-buisson-2022","title":"St Romain 'Sous la Velle' Domaine Henri et Gilles Buisson 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is serious. The most gorgeous drop, with prodigious length and some serious va-va-voom. Toasted hazelnuts and baked grains, a hint of spearmint and smoky, pithy palate, with a flavour that carries on and on. Vines here are 60-90 years old, with a high ratio of clay-marl to limestone. Astonishingly classy, with a long life ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Henri et Gilles Buisson is a sensational producer. They are most definitely a feather in our cap. We don’t come across producers like this often, that aren't already being imported to the UK. In fact, it would be just a few like this in a lifetime, such is the quality of terroir they have, but more importantly what they’re doing with it. The Sous La Velle is one of 4 lieu-dits made by the Buisson brothers, each as good as the last.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BUISSON, H AND G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44453289361593,"sku":"A3196122","price":56.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/products\/saint-romain-sous-la-velle-domaine-buisson.png?v=1781691760"},{"product_id":"meursault-les-vignes-de-marguerite-domaine-henri-et-gilles-buisson-2022","title":"Meursault Les Vignes de Marguerite Domaine Henri et Gilles Buisson 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the mid-slope of Les Luchets and Les Chevaliers. Vines around 80 years old. A steely style of Meursault, almost Puligny-esque. Good tension and a shimmering, vibrant style. Another thrilling wine but very young at the moment, it needs 3 to 5 years. Drink 2027 – 2040.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuisson is now being talked about as one of the brightest new stars of Burgundy. We have been amazed at the quality, and how they keep going, with their flavours evolving little by little, whilst keeping up their energy and brilliance. Both whites and red in 2022 are superb. Buisson are one of our best ever finds. They are still so well priced. When I think what you can get from around the world in terms of fine Chardonnay and fine Pinot Noir, that represent the pinnacle of their respective regions, be that Sonoma, Oregon, Patagonia, Central Otago, Victoria, Margaret River, where wines have often gone over £80 to £100 a bottle, these from Buisson, which are outstanding, and better, you could argue, still offer amazing value. If you want to have some top Burgundy at a fair price, this is one of the best addresses right now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BUISSON, H AND G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44453290574009,"sku":"A3206122","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/DomHGBuissonMeursault2018.jpg?v=1725619181"},{"product_id":"jurancon-sec-tauzy-domaine-castera-2022","title":"Jurancon Sec Tauzy Domaine Castera 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonder. Ever been put off by disappointing Jurancon? Think again. So tantalising - dry but mellifluous, with apricot kernel, cooked bramley apple with a scattering of toasty, crunchy oats and cobnuts. An awful lot to sink your teeth into and ponder over, as you enjoy with some delicious salted almonds (our favourite pairing.)  It almost has something salted almond about it on the palate too, and with baked hay as well. The texture is phenomenal.  By now I am sure you'll be able to tell we really REALLY love this wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrank Lihour is a young, fifth generation winemaker from Monein, who has lit a fire under this sleepy region with wines that sing with Jurancon purity and terroir. Franck has made wines for over 10 years around the world (including, it turns out, at our friends at Beaumont winery in South Africa) where he picked up many ideas to improve the quality of wine back home. He gingerly introduced them to his father, and now has taken over full throttle, and wow, these wines are superb!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE CASTERA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53352425521538,"sku":"A4786122","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/tauzy.png?v=1683303854"},{"product_id":"le-tresche-sauvignon-blanc-villa-papiano-2022","title":"Le Tresche Sauvignon Blanc Villa Papiano 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most exciting and interesting Sauvignons we've had. Stunning, pure Sauvignon, that is almost electric. Wonderfully mineral, green tinged and spiked with wild herbs like lemon balm, fresh peas from the pod, bruised herbs, warm hay with medium body and fresh acidity. The name Tresche is a reference to the complex love affairs in the court of the Medici that are the basis of the birth of Villa Papiano in the distant 1400s. The label is inspired by one of the most famous paintings in Romagna and portrays a young girl engaged in crushing grapes. Aged for 8 months in concrete eggs and tonneaux.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in the unique terroir of Modigliana, on the border of Emilia Romagna and Tuscany, Villa Papiano's vineyards are the highest in the area, planted on terraces between 450-570 metres above sea level. Their wines are defined by the estate's high elevation and steep slopes, ancient soils of marl and sandstone, and unique microclimates created by the dense forest that surrounds them. Farming organically, in a way that respects their incredible surroundings and winemaking with minimal intervention, the Bordini family focus almost exclusively on indigenous varieties and old clones. These are remarkable wines from a terroir that we're adamant will soon be the talk of the town.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VILLA PAPIANO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54857184444802,"sku":"A4306122","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_73beffc6-a246-4bd7-a23d-7a0abad6482f.jpg?v=1750863028"},{"product_id":"savage-white-blend-2023","title":"Savage White Blend 2023","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e‘96 points – Duncan Savage’s superb white uses grapes from two vineyards on sandstone soils in Elandskloof and Villiersdorp and is a cuvee of Sauvignon Blanc and 24% Semillon. Racy and pithy, despite completing full malolactic, it has a lovely flinty reduction, notes of brine, blackcurrant leaf and salted almonds and a core of celery, lime and pink grapefruit. Drink 2025 – 2032.’ Tim Atkin MW, South Africa Report 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e‘…This has a complex bouquet with beeswax, wild mint and fennel, the Sémillon marrying beautifully with the Sauvignon. The palate is well balanced with a keen line of acidity. Very poised with impressive weight, it dovetails into a pretty, floral finish. Wonderful.’ Neal Martin, Vinous.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe may have made his name as a Sauvignon Blanc specialist at the illustrious Cape Point Vineyards where he stacked up a very impressive roster of awards, but Duncan is a winemaker with many strings to his bow, and winemaking capacities that go far beyond Sauvignon Blanc. He has been on very fine form for the last few years, but right now? Oh boy, he's on fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Duncan Savage thinks he hasn't hit his full potential yet. Heaven help his rivals when he does.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Tim Atkin MW. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAwarded winemaker of the year twice in 2023! \u003cbr\u003eDuncan Savage was awarded 'winemaker of the year' by Tim Atkin MW, and by the editor of Platter's Guide to South Africa Wines in 2022. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAVAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54857188245890,"sku":"A1076123","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/Savage_White.jpg?v=1725549763"},{"product_id":"the-vineyard-party-im-your-huckleberry-2022","title":"I'm Your Huckleberry The Vineyard Party 2022","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePitch perfect Semillon, although do not hesitate to give it a really good swirl. So very briar-y and brambley, with such piquancy, and tang - think the finest French creme fraiche with macerated yellow peppers, struck flint, tangerine and just a little tree bark and medicinal herbs. The weight is lovely - not quite that waxy lanolin character that Semillon takes on with age, but certainly on the path. It finishes with the merest hint of bitter pithiness, orange peel and some bruised rosemary. This is such a superb example of the ageing potential of Semillon. Only Jolette's second release, I'm your Huckleberry incorporates skin contact and whole bunches in the fermentation, but is a very mild version without too much grip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the Platter Guide's Newcomer of the Year 2022, The Vineyard party is one of South Africa's most exciting new micro-producers! Winemaker Jolette Steyn seeks out sustainably farmed vineyards that prioritise biodiversity, and works with avant-garde, low intervention techniques in the cellar. Both unusually named wines come with wonderful stories behind them too. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"I'm your Huckleberry\" has two meanings: it is a phrase from a nineties Western, called Tombstone, and a particular scene where Val Kilmer's character shows up to a duel and delivers this line. It signifies acceptance of a challenge, saying 'I'm the one you're looking for'; 'Call me, I'll answer'; 'Tell me where, I'll show up\/I'll be there', 'I'm it'. So, in part, it's a chat between Sémillon and herself, saying 'Let's do this, let's be there, let's show up!' It was also the name of a black Labrador whom Jolette loved dearly, and part of the team of her favourite and most influential harvest team in a small town called Lompoc in California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE VINEYARD PARTY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54863532589442,"sku":"A1226122","price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_66b97ed9-68d9-4403-a4b2-01c59490712e.jpg?v=1742381985"},{"product_id":"the-vineyard-party-daisy-if-you-do-2022","title":"Daisy If You Do The Vineyard Party 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatter’s Wine Guide 2022 - Newcomer Winery of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCool, refreshing and yet firm with a spine. On a hot day, at a well-laden outdoor table, this would be heaven. It’s so much more substantial than most Sauvignons. Well made! Should develop well.\"Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the Platter Guide's Newcomer of the Year 2022, The Vineyard party is one of South Africa's most exciting new micro-producers! Winemaker Jolette Steyn seeks out sustainably farmed vineyards that prioritise biodiversity, and works with avant-garde, low intervention techniques in the cellar. Both unusually named wines come with wonderful stories behind them too. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"I'm your Huckleberry\" has two meanings: it is a phrase from a nineties Western, called Tombstone, and a particular scene where Val Kilmer's character shows up to a duel and delivers this line. It signifies acceptance of a challenge, saying 'I'm the one you're looking for'; 'Call me, I'll answer'; 'Tell me where, I'll show up\/I'll be there', 'I'm it'. So, in part, it's a chat between Sémillon and herself, saying 'Let's do this, let's be there, let's show up!' It was also the name of a black Labrador whom Jolette loved dearly, and part of the team of her favourite and most influential harvest team in a small town called Lompoc in California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE VINEYARD PARTY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54863538061698,"sku":"A1236122","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_5b62e6c0-6c5c-4ea0-ad9e-eb61d3f8e3f6.png?v=1733409789"},{"product_id":"flint-silex-2023","title":"Silex Flint Vineyards 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eI compare it to white Burgundy - as that's the closest experience I can relate it to - like a fine St Aubin or village Meursault (but a very good one). It is made from a good proportion of Chardonnay - with some Pinot Blanc (a grape allowed in Burgundy) and Pinot Noir (but the white juice) and Pinot Gris. The wine is from Flint Vineyard in Norfolk, with grapes from Crouch Valley and Kent. If this was from France, Spain, Portugal, California or South Africa, I'd still be raving about it. I put it right up there at the top of any white wine blend in the world.  It is not only wonderful wine, it's surely one of the best value wines out there. It makes you think it's going to be a good mineral experience on the palate, and it is, but then you start notice the apple, lemon, and hint of high quality butter, and a touch of toasted almonds. It's got plenty of body, but its tautly textured, with a nice waxy, juicy, grippy finish. Superb! It's hard to stop drinking this. It's also only 12% alc. which is a big tick. Nosing and sipping this is good fun and with any fish and shellfish it's going to be a wonderful match. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#Tasting#   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from 39% Chardonnay, 28% Pinot Blanc, 17% Pinot Gris and 16% Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003eIt's been made from the best juice of the grape - called the coeur de cuvee - that runs freely out the grape without pressing - and it's been aged in neutral and new oak for 12 months. 12% alc.. From vineyards in Crouch Valley, Essex, and Kent, and Norfolk. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"FLINT \u0026 VINE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54880455131522,"sku":"A5546123","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/Silex_2023_grey_960x960_crop_center_b3931ad9-78ed-4a9e-a09a-346b349eff02.webp?v=1740482429"},{"product_id":"blank-bottle-orbitofrontal-cortex-2023","title":"Orbitofrontal Cortex Blank Bottle 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points, Tim Atkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruits of an eccentric scientific experiment some years before, that saw a team of neuroscientists attaching probes to Pieter's scalp and skin as he blind tasted 21 samples and blended wines according. The orbitofrontal cortex is the conscious part of your brain, and thus, this is a wacky white blend produced from all the components that Pieter and his assistant like the best. Not necessarily \"the best\" technically, but their favourite barrel and tank selections from a host of sites and varieties across the winelands. It's young on release, with hint of shortbread, fresh cut apple, with a creamy, almond loaded palate, hint of honey and pithy note, with a very long finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis, the 2023, Pieter is absolutely thrilled with. As are we! 12 varietals from his favourite barrel samples culminate to this absolute gem, with Chenin, Verdelho and Chardonnay to name but a few featuring grapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tale behind the name BLANKbottle is that when Pieter was starting out, he made a small parcel of Shiraz and was left with a few unlabelled cases. One day, a woman wanted to buy a wine – “Anything but Shiraz,” she told him. Pieter shrugged and sold her the unlabelled Shiraz, neglecting to mention the variety. A few weeks later she returned demanding more, saying it was the best thing she’d ever drunk. For Pieter, it was a lesson on the gap between what people think they like (or dislike) and what they actually like (or dislike). After that, he decided not to list the varieties on his labels. Every one of Pieter’s wines is a story, rather than a grape variety, and it’s the juice inside the bottle which reveals that story. He doesn’t own any vines, but instead scours South Africa’s winelands for top-quality fruit that has somehow slipped under the radar, now sourcing from nearly 70 sites. Some years he’ll make 20 wines, other years 35. With the benefit of anonymity, variety and regional identity take a back seat while parcel expression does the driving. These are some of South Africa’s most original wines, made by one of South Africa’s most original winemakers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLANK BOTTLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54913354957186,"sku":"A2616123","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_a7ca0411-ee23-4899-8524-3d63f848bcd2.jpg?v=1742382419"},{"product_id":"blank-bottle-b-bos-i-overberg-2023","title":"B-Bos I Blank Bottle 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'...a Sauvignon Blanc\/Semillon blend from the southernmost tip of the country, Cape Agulhas, and it would make any Loire, Graves or Marlborough winemaker blush.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Matthew Jukes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after the sleepy little town of Baardskeerdersbos where the grapes are sourced and where the B-Bos spider creeps into your bedroom at night to steal your beard to build his nest .... From the most southerly tip of Africa, Cape L'Agulhas, Pieter makes this brilliant whites. A brilliant Sauvignon Blanc with a smidge of Semillon, this is his lovely B-Bos 1 you see here. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tale behind the name BLANKbottle is that when Pieter was starting out, he made a small parcel of Shiraz and was left with a few unlabelled cases. One day, a woman wanted to buy a wine – “Anything but Shiraz,” she told him. Pieter shrugged and sold her the unlabelled Shiraz, neglecting to mention the variety. A few weeks later she returned demanding more, saying it was the best thing she’d ever drunk. For Pieter, it was a lesson on the gap between what people think they like (or dislike) and what they actually like (or dislike). After that, he decided not to list the varieties on his labels. Every one of Pieter’s wines is a story, rather than a grape variety, and it’s the juice inside the bottle which reveals that story. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLANK BOTTLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54913360888194,"sku":"A5156123","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/Blank-Bottle-S1-copy-e1569079482347.png?v=1743067113"},{"product_id":"escalada-do-sil-blanco-alberto-orte-2021","title":"Escalada do Sil Blanco Alberto Orte 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're new to discovering the glory and potential of good Godello, Escalada do Sil is the one to start with. O\u003cspan\u003ene of Alberto’s smallest production wines with just 1200 bottles made, from parcels on the steep slopes of the Sil river entirely farmed by hand - no tractors here for how steep it is, and how remote! There's a toastiness on the nose on first opening that swiftly lifts to reveal a kaleidoscope of flavours… creamy cashew and fleshy white flowers, chamomile, and a rush of candied pineapple, canteloupe, membrillo, honey, and a wisp of smoke. It has magnificent structure, almost Puligny-esque but with something like a good Bordeaux Blanc too, with excellent weight and length. Will go years, for sure. Oosh this is smart. Really, here’s your chance to discover a new star. Don’t say we didn’t tell you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA titan of the Spanish wine industry - introducing Alberto Orte! Oh, where to begin. He’s the guy, at the tender age of 24, who co-founded renowned US based Spanish specialist wine importer, Olé \u0026amp; Obrigado. A farmer, producer and historian all in one, he’s dedicated a huge portion of his life to exploring, identifying and preserving old varieties and clones, and has successfully identified a whopping 200+ old clones of Palomino Fino and Palomino Jerez and revived and re-planted over 20 grape varieties on the brink of extinction. As well as his projects in Jerez, Alberto also makes wine from extraordinary sites in Yecla, Rioja and as we have here, Valdeorras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALBERTO ORTE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54938051576194,"sku":"A1306121","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_a897faa3-ef68-42b5-98fc-c2b2a3faabd2.jpg?v=1742382966"},{"product_id":"danbury-ridge-octagon-block-chardonnay-2022","title":"Danbury Ridge Octagon Block Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eOh boy are we excited to introduce you to the wines of Danbury Ridge! A more intense nose than their signature Chardonnay, with a little hint of the new oak. Lemon curd, dried hay, baked honeyed oats, and toffee nut crisp, leading to a palate with an extraordinarily seamless, silken texture, and a quiet and persisting energy and poise. Nougat and a little honeysuckle, creamy and lush. Fermented in old Burgundian Oak and 18 months aging on the lees, the Octagon Chardonnay really is perfectly balanced. Power, focus and precision, this is a world beating Chardonnay. Already delicious, but I'm certain will cellar comfortably for years and would without doubt only get better. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in the warmest, dried area of the UK, the first vineyards were planted at Danbury Ridge in 2014, and 2018 was their debut vintage. And as Jancis Robinson said, \"what a debut!\" Jancis has been a fan ever since, this 2022 vintage scoring a hefty 17.5\/20 from her. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe focus here has, and always will be still wines, and with the climate they have, and the ripeness levels the grapes are reaching, one can certainly see why. When Swig was founded, who knew one day we would be talking about the brilliance of Essex terroir! We firmly believe that Danbury Ridge have raised the bar exponentially for English still wine, and we're so excited to join them at the beginning of their journey. Now onto their 2022, a year marked with glorious warmth and growing conditions, producing this rare, limited parcel of joy you see before you.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DANBURY RIDGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54949963170178,"sku":"A5626122","price":64.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/ChardonnayOctagonBlock.jpg?v=1738840273"},{"product_id":"sancerre-madeleine-paul-cherrier-2023","title":"Sancerre Madeleine Paul Cherrier 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom his oldest vines of Sauvignon, between 40-60years old, planted on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ecaillotes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e soil, a soft and rocky limestone typical in this area, south facing. Just 1300 bottles made too. It has the merest hint of enticing reduction, struck rock, lime peel and oat biscuits too, with the zesty aromatics and precision of Sauvignon grown on these soils. Elegance personified. We tasted a 2014 on visiting and it was utterly fantastic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've found over the years that the wine producers who never get back to you are the best. And so it was with Stephane \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eCherrier\u003c\/span\u003e......! Having heard exciting things about him, we made the major diversion on our trip to Burgundy in February 2022 to meet vigneron Stephane in person. What a brilliant decision that was. \u003cspan\u003eLocated in the tiny village of Verdigny just northwest of Sancerre, h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee farms a scattering of hillside parcels totalling 13ha; 10 planted to Sauvignon and the remaining 3 to Pinot Noir on rocky Kimmeridgian limestone, organically too. As his father didn't bottle and instead sold the wine to other producers, Stephane is actually the one putting the name on the map. Stylistically, the domaine is about elegance, restrained power and making a lovely drink that blends beautifully with food, and ages superbly too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHERRIER, PAUL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55017648914818,"sku":"A6046123","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/products\/Paul-Cherrier-Sancerre-Madeleine.jpg?v=1773159535"},{"product_id":"sancerre-chaume-saint-pere-paul-cherrier-2023","title":"Sancerre Chaume Saint Pere, Paul Cherrier 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom very stony soil which Sauvignon loves, this is super fresh, vivacious and zingy with personality. Limey, orange zest and a hint of just ripe crunchy apricot, stony too. Very  mineral and elegant yet with bags of fruit. A very smart first release from this vineyard. Stephane Cherrier is a master at what he does. This is everything you'd ever want from a Sancerre...there I said it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've found over the years that the wine producers who never get back to you are the best. And so it was with Stephane \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eCherrier\u003c\/span\u003e......! Having heard exciting things about him, we made the major diversion on our trip to Burgundy in February 2022 to meet vigneron Stephane in person. What a brilliant decision that was. \u003cspan\u003eLocated in the tiny village of Verdigny just northwest of Sancerre, h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee farms a scattering of hillside parcels totalling 13ha; 10 planted to Sauvignon and the remaining 3 to Pinot Noir on rocky Kimmeridgian limestone, organically too. As his father didn't bottle and instead sold the wine to other producers, Stephane is actually the one putting the name on the map. Stylistically, the domaine is about elegance, restrained power and making a lovely drink that blends beautifully with food, and ages superbly too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHERRIER, PAUL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55003640824194,"sku":"A6036123","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/products\/Cherrier-Sancerre-Blanc_9663d4a5-ccd0-43bd-befc-0b81714255cb.jpg?v=1750863375"},{"product_id":"dolinebrune-roc-blanc-domaine-de-brunet-2024","title":"Dolinebrune 'Roc Blanc', Domaine de Brunet 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful Southern French Rhone blend of Viognier and G\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan title=\"grape-grenache-blanc\"\u003erenache Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e. This exudes sunshine and ripe stone fruits like peach and apricot. This wine sits quietly in our warehouse as we get so little a year, but it's one of the best values we have. Excellent texture. It's gorgeous.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#Tasting#\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeographically, we’re high in the hills to the north of Montpellier, above the long and winding river Hérault. This domaine was something of a patchwork operation, segmented over the years as inheritances split one estate into several. Now it is wholeagain, under the control of brothers Serge and Marc Coulet, the scions of a family that has owned the estate since the 18th century. After WW1, this was the only vinegrowing family to continue making its own wine. The rest went to the cooperative. This means that Brunet are, in a sense, the oldest independent winery in the Terrasses du Larzac. And what wines they are. Far more refined than those from neighbouring Pic St Loup, Mas Brunet is a firm favourite of the Swig team.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE DE BRUNET","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55036885336450,"sku":"A4296124","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_5e511643-753f-4756-9910-19acc8690a35.png?v=1741961719"},{"product_id":"bourgogne-grande-reserve-chardonnay-domaine-de-mauperhuis-2023","title":"Bourgogne Grande Reserve Chardonnay, Domaine de Mauperthuis 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe top release in Mauperthuis' white range. From their oldest vines, all sat upon Kimmeridgian limestone. Wild yeast fermented, 12 months in old Burgundian oak, this is a broad, complete wine with pure fruit and delightful, rich and full flavours. Complex and refined, opening with dried fruits, peach, peanuts, and spices. The palate is structured, full-bodied, and fruity, supported by that Kimmeridgian minerality and great acidity, keeping it still bright despite it's concentration and weight. With time, more of that toasted caramel and ground nut character will develop. This has years in the tank, though delicious now too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-width middle-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"middle-description__item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat Mauperthuis farms organically was one of the main reasons we took an interest in the domaine in the first place. In a rarefied place like Burgundy, it really helps to separate the wheat from the chaff, so to speak. Soils that are chemically sprayed to get rid of weeds and pests tend to kill the microbial life in the soils. Then you have to pump chemical fertiliser in to counter the damage and end up with artificially high yields. The only people winning are the chemical manufacturers. With organic farming there are no short cuts. You have to look after your vines very carefully and work hard to keep them healthy in order to get a decent crop. Organic farming keeps yields low - which means better concentration and of course better wines. Healthier soils also allow the terroir to shine. Ask any Burgundy winemaker worth their salt and they'll confirm this. So yes, organic is the only way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MAUPERTHUIS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55036965519746,"sku":"A5826123","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/Maupethuisgrandereservechardonnay.jpg?v=1742469041"},{"product_id":"gemischter-schatz-christoph-bauer-2024","title":"Gemischter Schatz Christoph Bauer 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eGemischter Shatz, what's that?! It's a field blend produced from several different grape varieties which are picked and co-fermented together. In this case, it's a blend of Welschriesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Neuburger, and Traminer. So much to like here! A delightfully joyous, fresh, and juicy white. Green apple, citrus, and white peach on the palate, with a slight spritz, with a lovely apply blossom scent and bruised fresh green herbs on the nose. Don't say we didn't warn you! This is such a versatile and unique wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-width middle-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"middle-description__item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that never fails to make us happy here at Swig, is seeing a vineyard filled with life. And no, we're not talking about the grapes growing on the vines, but the life beneath and around them, wildflowers growing between the rows, and the air buzzing with insects, bees and birds. Say no to monoculture, and yes to nature and organic farming! And that's just what we have at Winery Christoph Bauer, located north of Vienna, in the region of Weinviertel. Gruner Veltliner rules here as king, and Christoph and his wife Heidi are dedicated to producing artisan wines with clear varietal and vintage character, balancing traditions with modern innovations. We're delighted to have them in the Swig family!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BAUER, CHRISTOPH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55044371939714,"sku":"A4146124","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_f5520af7-f42c-465b-8569-06d6539bbb46.jpg?v=1742380951"},{"product_id":"macon-villages-les-chouettes-chateau-de-messey-2023","title":"Macon-Villages 'Les Chouettes', Chateau de Messey 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrederic has nailed this wine. So fresh, pure, lovely clean Chardonnay. \u003c\/span\u003eFleshy peach, silky mango kulfi and smooth dairy lift. Light-footed length and good bit of fruity heft with lemony-bright edges. \u003cspan\u003eI love the drinkability of this wine. It's a joy. This is wonderful to drink now and this summer. It's a blend of 50% from the Clos and 50% from the vineyard by the Chateau, and in 10 year old barriques, and 3 yr old foudres.  Named Chouettes (owls) out of respect, as at Messey they put some much into letting nature and the eco-system have its say in the area, which creates an environment in the vineyard where chemicals are not needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau de Messey is a new star from a special terroir in southern burgundy called 'Cruzille'. Boasting 1,000 years of history (they are mentioned in manuscripts dating back to the 9th century CE), Château de Messey is located just outside Tournus on a hilltop 300-400 metres above sea level and surrounded by woods. Owner Marc Dumont purchased the chateau complete with ancient vaulted cellars and 89ha of vines in the early '90s and the quality has sky-rocketed in the last few years. The estate is run by Fredereic Servais, named Winemaker of the Year in 2017 by Appelation Bourgogne for his work at Clos des Poncetys. The character is deeper and more complex than most Macon, and in fact, this is an hour to the North of Macon. This is from a delimitated part of a clos of 4 hectares and much higher than most vineyards in Burgundy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHATEAU MESSEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55051909202306,"sku":"A3796123","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/Les-Chouettes-1x1-1.png?v=1742561998"},{"product_id":"blank-bottle-aasvoel-2023","title":"Aasvoel Blank Bottle 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiny production and not made every year, 100% Verdelho, from the oldest vineyard of the variety in the country. I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003encredible concentration and energy here and what a great nose - swaggering out of the blocks! Concentrated lime peel and a little chalkiness too, with a super zingy palate - apples and sherbert, gloriously mouth-filling, broad and long, with a very biscuitty finish and saline streak. Pieter is becoming more and more of a fan of Verdelho, and the proof is in the bottle - the different bottlings get better each year. Perhaps you're wondering about the name? It means vulture in Afrikaans - click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blankbottle.co.za\/blank_bottle_wines\/aasvoel-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to read more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tale behind the name BLANKbottle is that when Pieter was starting out, he made a small parcel of Shiraz and was left with a few unlabelled cases. One day, a woman wanted to buy a wine – “Anything but Shiraz,” she told him. Pieter shrugged and sold her the unlabelled Shiraz, neglecting to mention the variety. A few weeks later she returned demanding more, saying it was the best thing she’d ever drunk. For Pieter, it was a lesson on the gap between what people think they like (or dislike) and what they actually like (or dislike). After that, he decided not to list the varieties on his labels. Every one of Pieter’s wines is a story, rather than a grape variety, and it’s the juice inside the bottle which reveals that story. He doesn’t own any vines, but instead scours South Africa’s winelands for top-quality fruit that has somehow slipped under the radar, now sourcing from nearly 70 sites. Some years he’ll make 20 wines, other years 35. With the benefit of anonymity, variety and regional identity take a back seat while parcel expression does the driving. These are some of South Africa’s most original wines, made by one of South Africa’s most original winemakers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLANK BOTTLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55071933792642,"sku":"A1446123","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/Aasvoel_8b8a9125-d3cc-4b04-9d7f-e9854f218038.jpg?v=1743006649"},{"product_id":"aa-badenhorst-grensloos-chenin-blanc-2023","title":"Chenin Blanc Grensloos AA Badenhorst 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points, Tim Atkin - 95 points, Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96 points and a Wine of the Year for Chenin Blanc - 'Grensloos rounds up all Adi Badenhorst's single vineyard sites, most of which used to be bottled on their own. Using grapes from five sites on Jakkalsfontein and Kalmoesfontein, it's very gently wooded in foudres and concrete tanks, with lots of leesy richness, stony concentration and layers of beeswax, white flowers, honey and citrus. More than the sum of it's parts. Drink 2025 to 2035.' Tim Atkin MW, South Africa Report 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe firmly believe that Adi Badenhorst is one of the most exciting winemaker in South Africa. He is also the most frustrating. His laid back, self-deprecating, playful manner keeps you guessing and makes you wonder whether he has any idea what he is actually doing, whether he just chucks some grapes into a vat and hopes for the best, but we know full well that there is a huge amount of expertise that goes on behind closed doors, when no one is around to witness his skill and diligence ...and spoil his reputation!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BADENHORST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55080614101378,"sku":"A4896123","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_4171ba73-d310-4dbc-8194-39edf7429340.jpg?v=1750863465"},{"product_id":"almanua-vine-vinu-2024-magnum-1-5l","title":"Almanua Vinho Verde Terroir Maritimo Vine Vinu 150cl Magnum 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagnum size - Perfect for a party. \u003c\/b\u003eThis is a chiselled glass of white you could only thank us for, perfect with fresh crunchy salads, grilled fish or simply on its own. Luis’ vineyards are on soils of granite with clay, only 20kms from the ocean. This is a structured and round Vinho Verde, with saline notes, oyster shells, lime and quince.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#Tasting#\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLuis Cerdeira is synomous with Vinho Verde since as a young man he joined his father  who started the Soalheiro wine estate in 1982. Now that Luis's own son Manuel is a young man he wanted to do the same thing for him, and together they have started a winery called Vine Vinu, which means from vine to glass, to explore different terroirs. They have two - one which is coastal made in Requiao, which is 20km form the sea - and one which is in the mountains in Melgaco. They are bottling them separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vine Vinu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55165413753218,"sku":"A5655124","price":39.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_324f28be-a0de-4ae0-a5cb-0b3d733f83b3.png?v=1745924910"},{"product_id":"keermont-terrasse-2023","title":"Keermont Terrasse 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Chenin dominated blend of six different grapes. Really satisfying, ripe, honeyed nose transitioning through green apples to an appetizing dry, tangy finish.” Jancis Robinson MW. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Alex Starey’s captivating mille-feuille of white varieties, and it has never looked classier.\" Matthew Jukes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous drop from the first sniff. Pear tarte tatin, butterscotch, lime and hazelnut, with almost a hint of creme anglaise - think vanilla pod, freshened by a bracing oyster shell element which leads to a stone fruit-filled palate: fuzzy skinned apricots, peach, with good weight, and a lingering sweetsour finish and good bit of grip. Though it always varies, Chenin Blanc leading, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are the main building blocks. The remainder Viognier, Roussanne and Marsanne with each variety playing a key part - Chardonnay adding more weight, Sauvignon adding acidity, and some spice from the Rhone varieties. A Decanter magazine MUST TRY in a recent vintage! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeermont Estate may well take the prize for most beautiful vineyards and views in all of South Africa. And yup, there's some pretty stiff competition! Nestled in a natural amphitheatre between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountains, their ambition is to produce wines that reflect the natural wonders of this exquisite place. And oh boy do they do it with aplomb. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KEERMONT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55194507084162,"sku":"A1506123","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_7af96a95-0c17-4a52-98d1-40146c16de48.jpg?v=1747130878"},{"product_id":"grillo-di-meno-terre-siciliane-2024","title":"Grillo Di Meno Sicilia 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e kind of wine I always hope to discover early on in a Mediterranean summer holiday, so that one can stock up and not head back to the wine aisle every day hoping to find something better. It's got that that certain something that adds joy to a lunch, or a conversation, or an evening meal, and just makes you think, yes, this is summer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLast night we drank it as an aperitif and it was excellent with little chunks of salty parmesan cheese and olives. And we then had it with ravioli with ricotta and amalfi lemon butter and asparagus and it was spot on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt would be lovely with summer dishes like goat's cheese, peach, honey and mint crostini, cantaloupe melon and prosciutto, summer prawns, artichokes, heirloom tomatoes, bruschetta with basil, courgette flowers, baked summer vegetables, summer risotto, squid, sea bass, grilled peach and chicken salad, or grilled chicken, and fresh pasta pesto. You get the idea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e nectarine and melon notes, and white flowers, with a wee hint of salinity, and a coolness, like a slice of cucumber in Hendrick's Gin, the aroma is just lovely, and the palate is pure and dry, with a nice juicy, peachy feel, with a nice subtle lick of fresh summer herbs. It's only 12.5% alcohol, which I appreciate on a summer's day, and when the wine is flowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m_-4601328920570027016content-padding m_-4601328920570027016first m_-4601328920570027016last\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m_-4601328920570027016kl-row m_-4601328920570027016colstack\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m_-4601328920570027016kl-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m_-4601328920570027016mj-column-per-100 m_-4601328920570027016component-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" role=\"presentation\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHailing from the subregion of Alcamo in Western Sicily, the Vesco family have been tending vines, olive groves and wheat in this area for 100 years. Since the early 90s, they've revolutionised their farming and cellar practices, and are today combining traditional techniques with modern technology to resounding success. With nearly 100 hectares under vine, they're known as a trailblazer on the island for organic and sustainable viticulture.  Meno means less in Italian, so expect less handling, less intervention and less filtering and SO2, but certainly no less flavour!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DI MENO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55207632732546,"sku":"A5866124","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_b14056f3-66df-4049-9c60-4fc8c7c13508.png?v=1747749567"},{"product_id":"escalada-do-sil-blanco-alberto-orte-2022","title":"Escalada do Sil Blanco Alberto Orte 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're new to discovering the glory and potential of good Godello, Escalada do Sil is the one to start with. O\u003cspan\u003ene of Alberto’s smallest production wines with just 1200 bottles made, from parcels on the steep slopes of the Sil river entirely farmed by hand - no tractors here for how steep it is, and how remote! There's a toastiness on the nose on first opening that swiftly lifts to reveal a kaleidoscope of flavours… creamy cashew and fleshy white flowers, chamomile, and a rush of candied pineapple, canteloupe, membrillo, honey, and a wisp of smoke. It has magnificent structure, almost Puligny-esque but with something like a good Bordeaux Blanc too, with excellent weight and length. Will go years, for sure. Oosh this is smart. Really, here’s your chance to discover a new star. Don’t say we didn’t tell you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA titan of the Spanish wine industry - introducing Alberto Orte! Oh, where to begin. He’s the guy, at the tender age of 24, who co-founded renowned US based Spanish specialist wine importer, Olé \u0026amp; Obrigado. A farmer, producer and historian all in one, he’s dedicated a huge portion of his life to exploring, identifying and preserving old varieties and clones, and has successfully identified a whopping 200+ old clones of Palomino Fino and Palomino Jerez and revived and re-planted over 20 grape varieties on the brink of extinction. As well as his projects in Jerez, Alberto also makes wine from extraordinary sites in Yecla, Rioja and as we have here, Valdeorras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALBERTO ORTE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55238815842690,"sku":"A1306122","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_14eccc5a-c40b-4847-9592-52f07d0dc72a.jpg?v=1748607815"},{"product_id":"riesling-stefan-winter-2024","title":"Riesling Stefan Winter 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eTonnes of limey fruit, green apple crunch and tantalising wet stone acidity. It has all the flavours you usually get with a well made Sauvignon let’s say, but also the minerality and that unique concentration of flavours which Riesling does best. You can enjoy the Winter Riesling by itself, and even Jancis Robinson has confessed to sipping it in the garden. You may expect me to now say it is heaven with Asian food (as that’s what we always have with Riesling, isn't it?) but with quality seafood it is superb, a bit like Sauvignon does, but even better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet us introduce you to Stefan Winter. He has 2 loves in life; football and winemaking. Stefan started making wine at just 16, and now is responsible for the family's 20ha of vineyards, predominantly on calcareous soils around Dittelsheim. Since 2004, he has been a member of the dynamic Rhineland-based winegrowing association Message in a Bottle and an active member of the German Weinelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WINTER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55239131464066,"sku":"A3886124","price":21.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_17374889-ddef-4a59-b24b-9436912cd207.jpg?v=1748611898"},{"product_id":"au-bon-climat-chardonnay-2023-santa-barbara","title":"Au Bon Climat Chardonnay 2023, Santa Barbara","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is a beautiful example of the Au Bon Climat style. The flinty, stony aromas stand out, while in the background is an intriguing spice note of clove and nutmeg from sur lies barrel aging in somewhat neutral, François Frères barrels for 10 months. Flavors and aromas of citrus and stone fruit, are finished with a beautiful lemon\/lime zest note. This wine is intense, but light on its feet and is built to compliment food, not over power food. It's immediately enjoyable and it will improve for at least 10 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeeding little introduction, we are delighted to now have the wines of the late Jim Clendenen available. Deeply influenced by his love of Burgundy, Clendenen set up ABC with Adam Tolmach in 1982 with the ambition to make wines that spoke of their place, which emulate the restraint and finesse of Europe but with a magic touch of New World flair. The vineyards ABC source their grapes from reads as a ‘who’s who’ of Central Coast vineyards with Bien Nacido and Jim’s own “Le Bon Climat” as the biggest contributors. He passed away in 2021 and is remembered as one of the most charismatic and influential people of his vinous generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AU BON CLIMAT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55302960906626,"sku":"A4330123","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_49449e51-e866-435b-8869-ded577abfe13.png?v=1750253397"},{"product_id":"curator-white-2024","title":"Curator Chenin, Viognier, Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Curator White is consistently a feat of brilliance, and the 2024 is another easy-drinking, great-bang-for-your buck bottle. Fresh and vibrant, it's a super wine to enjoy on a warm evening. Chenin Blanc makes up the largest proportion as the backbone and structure. The Chardonnay brings in delicious notes of dried peaches and apricots, whilst the Viognier, from one of SA's favourite growers and vineyards, completes the Swartland canvas bringing body and length. This is amazing value for money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re calling it: this might just be one of the best-value white wines to come out of South Africa. It’s an absolute steal. Bursting with character and charm, this bottle punches well above its price tag and fits just about any occasion, whether it’s a lazy weekend sip, a midweek glass with your 5-minute dinner masterpiece, or passed around with mates over Friday night snacks. Frankly, you’d be hard-pressed to beat it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CURATOR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55303002816898,"sku":"A2626124","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/Curator_Chenin_Blanc_Chardonnay_Viognier_2023.jpg?v=1756467439"},{"product_id":"blank-bottle-luuks-2024","title":"Luuks Chardonnay Blank Bottle 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'...a cool-climate, ripe, and dramatic Chardonnay with perfect oak augmentation, and it is breath-takingly delicious.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - Matthew Jukes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuuks - it keeps getting better and better! Now in its forth release, this is at first smoky and tense, coupled with just the right level of opulence - clotted cream, crunchy biscuits and chiffon cake, white flowers and buttered toast too. Very broad and long. So well-balanced, and with a long future ahead of it. The name comes from the barrel it was aged in: the first ever new barrel that Pieter bought. Luuks roughly translates from Afrikaans to 'lux' or 'luxury' in English and it became a bit of a nickname for this wine aged in their fancy new barrel.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tale behind the name BLANKbottle is that when Pieter was starting out, he made a small parcel of Shiraz and was left with a few unlabelled cases. One day, a woman wanted to buy a wine – “Anything but Shiraz,” she told him. Pieter shrugged and sold her the unlabelled Shiraz, neglecting to mention the variety. A few weeks later she returned demanding more, saying it was the best thing she’d ever drunk. For Pieter, it was a lesson on the gap between what people think they like (or dislike) and what they actually like (or dislike). After that, he decided not to list the varieties on his labels. Every one of Pieter’s wines is a story, rather than a grape variety, and it’s the juice inside the bottle which reveals that story. He doesn’t own any vines, but instead scours South Africa’s winelands for top-quality fruit that has somehow slipped under the radar, now sourcing from nearly 70 sites. Some years he’ll make 20 wines, other years 35. With the benefit of anonymity, variety and regional identity take a back seat while parcel expression does the driving. These are some of South Africa’s most original wines, made by one of South Africa’s most original winemakers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLANK BOTTLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55348595229058,"sku":"A6536124","price":37.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_fe6fcb91-227d-4e85-bd3e-58e7388e7a22.jpg?v=1751276120"},{"product_id":"soli-white-miroglio-2024","title":"Soli Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Riesling 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnticing aromatics dominated by semi-dried pineapple, perfectly ripe juicy peaches, passionfruit and apple blossom. Simultaneously delivers a tease of heady aromatics, texture and freshness in spades. Very drinkable, and a lovely drop with Vietnamese food, as an aperitif, or pork cooked with apple. Soli Pinot may be the darling of many, but we're a fan of you too Soli White! A blend of Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc from the Miroglio estate vineyards in the Thracian Valley. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re proud to have been one of the first agents to bring high-quality Bulgarian wine to the attention of UK wine drinkers, and Edoardo Miroglio has always been our Number One. Wine lover Edoardo searched high and low to find the perfect spot to grow Pinot Noir in Bulgaria. The piece of land he chose is on the eastern side of the Thracian Valley, with the Saint Ilia hills shade the area from the freezing Baltic winds while a natural lake nearby regulates the temperature. But Miroglio is no fool, he has had extensive tests and research done just to confirm his theories. He purchased the land in 1998 and by 2004 they had produced their first vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIROGLIO, EDOARDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55361936687490,"sku":"A1656124","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_fb6cfedf-b127-4090-a534-fc2f5df25fb6.jpg?v=1751625760"},{"product_id":"thamnus-chardonnay-2022","title":"Chardonnay Thamnus 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Thamnus Chardonnay was one of the discoveries of my 2023 report, so I'm delighted that it's every bit as good this year. Sourced from a single vineyard on Shaw's Mountatin, it's light on its feet yet very well structured, with stylish 38% new wood, effortless minerality and a medley of citrus, pear, vanilla and clementine. Drink 2025-2029\" 95pts, Tim Atkin MW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Thamnus wines are a real product of their environment. 10ha of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, nestled on the north-facing slopes in Overberg, overlooking the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. This is cool climate, cool plots and old, unique soils. Even the wineries imagery, using the rare ‘fynbos’ mountain rose as their labelling, shows the affinity for this special spot in South Africa. Style wise, winemaker PJ Geyer is certainly inspired by old-world styling. The deliberate placement of the plots is focused around retaining structure, acidity and gaining minerality in the wines. Very quickly, Thamnus is charming and bewildering highly regarded critics who follow SA closely. We are thrilled to have scooped them and can't wait for them to be sampled!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THAMNUS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55428715872642,"sku":"A6766122","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_3b0f3350-4284-4778-969f-82011535aa34.png?v=1752746710"},{"product_id":"albarino-nai-e-senora-terra-de-asorei-2024","title":"Albarino, Nai e Senora, Val do Salnes, Rias Baixas 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 has arrived and we're absolutely buzzing about it! To say we’re head over heels would be an understatement. This vintage is bursting with vibrant, peachy aromas right off the nose, laced with zesty lime and a whisper of oyster shell. And that finish? Think lemon syllabub creamy, citrusy perfection. On the palate, it crackles with energy, zippy, bright, and brimming with tension yet it's effortlessly drinkable. The length is incredible. This is one seriously impressive white: relaxed enough for a casual sip, yet polished enough to shine at a dinner party. Pair it with whitebait or a cold pint of prawns and you’re in for something special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this in an ocean of Spanish wines at a huge wine fair south of Madrid. We tasted hundreds of wines on that occasion, including about 70 Albarinos, and this was the only wine we imported! Crucially, the vineyards are in the Salnes Valley, influenced by the large saline estuary of Ria de Arousa and the weather of the Atlantic ocean. This is the original heart of Galician wine made from Albarino, where you get excellent ripeness balanced by scintillating coastal freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TERRA DE ASOERI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55436872384898,"sku":"A2686124","price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_09bcdc6d-dec6-4917-9f69-53ed34c1a349.jpg?v=1752843138"},{"product_id":"ramey-russian-river-valley-chardonnay-2022","title":"Ramey 'Russian River Valley' Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A bright straw color, the 2022 Chardonnay Russian River Valley is fresh and aromatic with notes of flinty, ripe, fresh apple, candied lemon, a savory, lightly herbaceous touch, and a hint of wet stone. Medium to full-bodied, it’s elegant and long on the palate, with a delicate saline touch and a balanced feel throughout. It is phenomenal wine and shows off the versatility of this vintage with ease. Drink it over the next 10 or more years.\" 95pts, Audrey Frick for JebDunnuck.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout his career, David Ramey's wines have been some of the most sought-after in the world. Learning his craft from luminary Christian Moueix at Château Pétrus, his roots remained in California, and he returned home to put these techniques into practice. In his richly varied career, he has helped establish wineries that have become household names, including interstellar Napa institutions Dominus and Rudd Estate. Whilst still at Dominus, he produced his first wine in 1996 under his own label using fruit from the Hyde Vineyard, produced in partnership with his good friend and fellow Cali icon, John Konsgaard. Just over 20 years on, in an interview with Stephen Tanzer of Vinous, David is convinced that the wines he is making today are better than ever before and will age even more consistently and profoundly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RAMEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55537659183490,"sku":"A3426122","price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/Ramey_RussianRiverValley_Chardonnay2021_1e58eae2-04ac-4eb1-ab1e-e0edc4af8828.jpg?v=1761297786"},{"product_id":"clochard-la-calcinara-2024","title":"Clochard La Calcinara 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Nutty nose. A fine Italian substitute for white burgundy” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eJancis Robinson MW.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo named Clochard, meaning vagrant in French for being produced from verdicchio vines that lie outside the Verdicchio Castelli DOC boundary. Never underestimate the outsider! This is really very smart- lime zest, spring hawthorn and apple blossom, with a fine, chalky element and touch of cardamon too. The palate is zippy and bursting with life - lime juice, a gentle bitter and creamy almond note, and briney freshness too, finishing long and with long, yellow-pepper accented tang. The calcareous soils of their land is certainly evident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in the rolling hills of Ancona in the Marche, on the eastern coast of Italy, La Calcinara is headed up by the high-spirited and talented Berluti siblings, Paolo and Eleonora.  Even spending just 5 minutes with them, their energy, enthusiasm and love of wine is infectious. Their 12 ha of vines and olive groves are farmed organically, and winemaking is minimal intervention, with only very low additions of SO2 at bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA CALCINARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55554298216834,"sku":"A4326124","price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_e880840f-859f-473b-adc9-3200235ccb15.jpg?v=1755080038"},{"product_id":"hendelberg-riesling-trocken-weingut-prinz-2023","title":"Hendelberg Riesling trocken Weingut Prinz 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\"The 2023 Riesling Hallgartener Hendelberg, from the core parcel of the site, was harvested when the grapes were golden from vines that are between 10-40 years old on this stony, southfacing site. This was fermented spontaneously, partly in wood, partly in stainless steel. Yeast still swings on the nose, alongside Golden Delicious flesh and a beautiful apple freshness. The palate is stony and has finely chiseled, tart apple fruit that nonetheless spells ripeness and generosity. Zestiness on the finish and a taut, dry core are promises for the future. (Bone-dry) 2026-2050\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92pts, Anne Krebiehl, Vinous.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from the Hendelberg vineyard in Hallgarten, Rheingau, you get a real sense of the terroir in this wine; a kind of body and richness and flavour that is more Rheingau than limey, delicate Mosel. Moving into a kind of richer Burgundy white kind of area in terms of weight and away from the limey Riesling flavours. Serious food wine and excellent for the price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#Tasting#\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFred Prinz, formerly head winemaker at Kloster Erberbach, is now producing wines under his own label from top vineyards, some shared with renowned winemaker Peter Jacob-Kuhn. Though not widely known outside Germany, his wines offer outstanding quality at excellent value. His family-run estate is organic and biodynamic. \u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003eThe wines are outstanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WEINGUT PRINZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55580586246530,"sku":"A6296123","price":28.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_958f401f-f977-4313-9b69-ee3010dc1309.jpg?v=1755692058"},{"product_id":"genese-moncao-melgaco-alvarinho-vine-vinu-2024","title":"Genese Moncao \u0026 Melgaco Alvarinho Vine Vinu 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'95 points – top 100 Portuguese wines' \u003c\/strong\u003e- Jacobo García-Andrade Llamas, JamesSuckling.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGénese is from Monção and Melgaço, 100% Alvarinho grapes, carefully selected from vineyards in altitude. The winemaking process combines slow fermentation in stainless steel with partial malolactic fermentation and aging 20% of the wine in Mixtus Barrels—barrels crafted from different types of wood. A rounder, richer and fuller style of Alvarinho that has more texture and weight than many and possesses great cellar potential too. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#Tasting#\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLuis Cerdeira is synomous with Vinho Verde since as a young man he joined his father who started the Soalheiro wine estate in 1982. Now that Luis's own son Manuel is a young man he wanted to do the same thing for him, and together they have started a winery called Vine Vinu, which means from vine to glass, to explore different terroirs. They have two - one which is coastal made in Requiao, which is 20km form the sea - and one which is in the mountains in Melgaco. They are bottling them separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vine Vinu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55645391290754,"sku":"A6246124","price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/genese-768-02.jpg?v=1757333439"},{"product_id":"moment-of-silence-blank-bottle-2024","title":"Moment of Silence Blank Bottle 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur old favourite, Moment of Silence. Incorporating some old vine Chenin Blanc, and Viognier, fermented and aged in a mix of old oak barrels, amphora and concrete tanks.. Stunning fruit - golden delicious apples,  apricots and ripe pears with a lovely lift of acidity on the finish.  Blank Bottle at its very best. It is an amazing value wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery one of Pieter’s wines is a story, rather than a grape variety, and it’s the juice inside the bottle which reveals that story. He doesn’t own any vines, but instead scours South Africa’s winelands for top-quality fruit that has somehow slipped under the radar, now sourcing from nearly 70 sites. Some years he’ll make 20 wines, other years 35. With the benefit of anonymity, variety and regional identity take a back seat while parcel expression does the driving. These are some of South Africa’s most original wines, made by one of South Africa’s most original winemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieter is getting better as a winemaker and has more say and control in the vineyards than ever before. That's a significant investment but it means the quality of fruit is higher. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLANK BOTTLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55645676896642,"sku":"A4906124","price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BlankBottleMomentofSilence24.png?v=1760947757"},{"product_id":"arneis-elvio-tintero-2024","title":"Arneis Elvio Tintero 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis new vintage is delicious. I find the complexity and quality within is really impressive and pleasing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArneis, or little rascal' as it's known in the local Piemontese dialect from Langhe. So named for its ability to beguile the most patient of winemakers due to its rather fickle nature, it makes a fabulous summery drop or a perfect aperitif. Dainty and pretty: soft, mellow, floral, with a little bitter almond, pithy note – it’s not in-your-face, not shouty, but softly aromatic and with easy grace and approachability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a winery located in the steep hills of Mango in Gramella, the Tintero family has been tending grapevines in the appellations of Moscato d'Asti and Langhe for four generations. While there is a strong traditional focus on high-quality Moscato, la familia Tintero devote a few plots of their sustainably farmed vineyards to other local Piemonte varieties, such as Arneis, Favorita, Dolcetto, Barbera and, of course, Nebbiolo. Produced from sustainably farmed vineyards, Tintero’s varietal still wines – our current favourites beings the white Arneis and red Nebbiolo – offer impeccable value. Approachable, affordable and speaking eloquently of their grape variety and Piedmontese terroir – these are fresh, characterful wines that seem to bring a smile to the face of everyone who tries them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TINTERO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55646190502274,"sku":"A3656124","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/peFUGZHCQ1SqZkoFIiohLA_pb_600x600_89c2f6c5-df85-432c-a0e3-84093b2ba1a1.png?v=1778844777"},{"product_id":"olivier-coste-chardonnay-2024","title":"Olivier Coste Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnoaked, but lovely creamy does-everything Chardonnay! Gentle round mouth feel and a brilliant go to Summer pour that is sure to put a smile on everyone's face. Pair with BBQ halloumi skewers drizzled with lemon dressing, summery salads, chargrilled monkfish or grilled chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003eOlivier\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003eCoste’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003es\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efamily has been\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003efarming\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003ein the Languedoc\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003efor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003e a good while\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003esince 1701\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein fact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003eOlivier\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003e– a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003e\u003ci\u003etwelfth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egeneration winemaker – has\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003ea profound attachment to the Languedoc terroir and an unerring focus on sustainability.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003eAt the estate near Beziers, e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003energy used by his domaine is 100% renewable, farming is organic and biodiversity is encouraged through tree planting and wilderness preservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSTE, OLIVIER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55652018487682,"sku":"A4150124","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_fa2d2970-8bce-478e-b78c-ff5a005abbc1.png?v=1757421440"},{"product_id":"kumeu-river-estate-chardonnay-2024","title":"Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe wine that built Kumeu River's reputation, produced from 6 vineyards. \u003cspan\u003eThe 'Estate' Chardonnay is one of the finest values in the world, it's a wonder that it is still so well priced for a wine of this quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2024 Estate Chardonnay is floral and tightly coiled, with a scratched lime backbone. It's not as complex as the Ray's Road tasted alongside, yet it's utterly composed and restrained. It is mineral and very good indeed!\" \u003cstrong\u003e92pts, Erin Larkin, RobertParker.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'If you have never tried these wines, then it is time you see for yourself what New Zealand is capable of.' Neal Martin, Vinous. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKumeu River is considered unanimously to be New Zealand's top Chardonnay producer, and having sold their wines on and off for over 15 years, we are over the moon to have secured a parcel of their outstanding 2020s. Established in the 50s just 20kms north of Auckland, for several decades now the Brajkovich family have fashioned Burgundy-inspired wines that rival their finest old world counterparts - silky, complex, tantalising wines that have gained the favour of just about every wine journalist and MW worth their salt. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KUMEU RIVER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55652341678466,"sku":"A1726124","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_0e280be8-dbf4-4b1b-9df1-f9821765a5f9.png?v=1767631450"},{"product_id":"kumeu-village-chardonnay-2025","title":"Kumeu River Village Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is terrific value, coming from one of the leading masters of New Zealand Chardonnay.  Fine, not oaky, but has been aged in old oak to bring out some extra flavour dimension. Elegant, juicy, mineral. Sensational value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Village Chardonnay is from hand-harvested vines in both Kumeu (42%) and Hawke's Bay (58%) planted between 1989 and 2016.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'If you have never tried these wines, then it is time you see for yourself what New Zealand is capable.' Neal Martin, Vinous. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKumeu River is considered unanimously to be New Zealand's top Chardonnay producer, and having sold their wines on and off for over 15 years, we are over the moon to have secured a parcel of their latest releases. Established in the 1950s just 20kms north of Auckland, for several decades now the Brajkovich family have fashioned Burgundy-inspired wines that rival their finest old world counterparts - silky, complex, tantalising wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KUMEU RIVER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55652349051266,"sku":"A1716125","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_b8a51f99-7b97-45ef-a0cd-596a914cbede.png?v=1766051718"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/collections\/29403405_2080505738859345_6812368299586748416_n_08684da9-03e8-4e71-91a6-686bc1a578e6.jpg?v=1643709029","url":"https:\/\/swig.co.uk\/collections\/white\/region-jura.oembed","provider":"Swig Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}