Macon Villages, Joseph Drouhin
Joseph Drouhin was a daring and enterprising young man who came from the Chablis region. In 1880, at the age of 22, he settled in Beaune and founded there his own wine company. His aim was to offer wines of great quality that would bear his name. Robert Drouhin, who succeeded Maurice in 1957, gave […]
The Wolftrap White, Boekenhoutskloof
Viognier 43% Chenin Blanc 41% Grenache Blanc 16% The majority of grapes for the white blend emanates from the Swartland, and the wine typifies this profile. It over-delivers in every sense. The Viognier brings a rich, ripe fruitiness on the nose with its alluring peach melba aromas. Our Chenin offers acidity for balance and freshness, […]
William Robertson, Chenin Blanc
The fruit was sourced from 35 specially selected grape growing families in the Robertson Valley. Vines are grown in deep cool alluvial soil that is rich in lime and receives an annual rainfall of only 280 mm per year. Our Chenin Blanc vines are planted on the riverbanks with a row direction from northwest to […]
Durello, Spumante Brut, Palladiano
Established in 2003, Adria Vini is a winemaking venture jointly owned by Boutinot and Araldica Castelvero, the leading co-operative in the Monferrato hills of Piemonte. Their aim is to produce authentic, well-priced still and sparkling wines from local grape varieties. All aspects of production, from grape selection through to vinification, maturation, blending and bottling are […]
Coquille de Mer, Vermentino
If you’re a Sauvignon Blanc fan, you really need to try this wine. Vermentino from the south of France – so easy drinking and utterly delicious! Refreshingly fruity it makes for delightful drinking especially on a warm summer’s day. Pale lemon in appearance with candied citrus, apricot and gentle floral aromas. Ripe lemon zest with […]
Mineralium Chenin Blanc
Mastering the nuances of Southern French varietals and combining traditional and modern winemaking techniques, Xavier Roger wines are a superb example of the quality that are now being produced in the South of France. Using the best parcels in the area, he continues to make outstandingly good value, very drinkable wines. On the nose there […]
Cicada, Alexandre Favier
Cidada – a new white wine from Alex Favier (famed for his Châteauneuf-du-Pape whites). Produced under his Cicada label (there’s a red too). It takes its name from the emblem of the Domaine – Chante Cigale – the famed ‘singing cicadas’ of Provence. An unusual blend of Viognier (40%), Picpoul Blanc (30%) & Grenache Blanc […]
Serica, Viognier, Domaine de Vedilhan
All good wine is made as much in the vineyard as it is in the cellar. This is especially true of Serica Viognier, where the grower nurtures his Viognier vines producing healthy grapes at optimum ripeness. Domaine de Vedilhan (pronounced ‘Domaine de Ved-ee-ohn’) is the estate of the Fayet family based in the village of […]
El Abuelo, Bodegas Piqueras
Unoaked wine made from sustainably-grown grapes from our select plots located at the heart of the Almansa region at an altitude of over 750m. Fresh and crisp medium-bodied white wine with intense citrus, lime and tropical notes and a persistent finish. Food-friendly wine to enjoy with dishes such as grilled salmon, seared scallops, chicken, rice […]
La Fleur Solitaire, Cotes du Rhone
Although famed for its red wines, white wines have a long heritage in the southern Rhône valley, where the locals enjoy an occasional glass at the start of a warm evening. La Fleur Solitaire is therefore a solitaire amongst the rubies of the Boutinot Rhône range; a white Côtes du Rhône made from traditional southern […]
El Porvenir Amauta Absoluto – Torrontes
El Porvenir Amauta Absoluto comes from Winemaker Mariano Quiroga Adamo. One of Argentina’s brightest young winemakers and El Porvenir benefits from the sage involvement of renowned winemaker Paul Hobbs. These Cafayate vineyards are amongst the highest in the world. This wine is bright and appealing with lovely fresh tropical fruit and citrus blossom notes. The […]
Les Coteaux Tufiers, Vouvray Demi Sec
A delicious off-dry style of Chenin Blanc with stony minerality, cheese rind tones with a hint of lime zest. The palate is honeyed with baked apple, lemon curd and a touch of spicy ginger with a clean mineral finish. The light sweetness is perfectly balanced creating a lovely rich mouthfeel with refreshing acidity and a good length. This […]
