A multi award-winning dry white wine from Surlingham here in Norfolk. The current English Wine of the Year has now won the coveted Platinum Trophy for best value white wine from a single grape variety at the Decanter magazine World Wine Awards http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/english-wine-decanter-world-wine-awards-2017-369381/ The wine has a silky softness, gentle hints of spice, and a[…..]
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Picpoul de Pinet Les Girelles Jean-Luc Colombo 2015
£10.99
This is a nicely rounded Picpoul with freshness and good structure. Delicious with or without fish.
Ad Hoc Hen & Chicken Chardonnay 2015 Pemberton
£15.99
We love good Chardonnay. The harmonious balance of oak and fruit when done properly is hard to beat. This one ‘had’ us on the very first whiff…The Ad Hoc range from Larry Cherubino sings with purity and freshness, this Chardonnay has this toasty nuttiness that just begs to be sniffed…a lot…and the zesty, crunchy, apple[…..]
Sierra Grande Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Central Valley, Chile
£6.99
Benchmark Chilean Sauvignon from a fantastic 2015 vintage! A fresh and crisp wine with ripe citrus fruit. Packed with lime zest, lemon and kiwi fruit flavours. Think of cool glacial streams and enjoy the refreshing, racy acidity on the finish. A house wine of great quality and value. Quaff with fish and chips, grilled fish[…..]
Domaine de Vedilhan Viognier, Pays d’Oc 2015
£8.99
Domaine de Vedilhan (pronounced ‘Ved-ee-ohn’) is the estate of the Fayet family based in the village of Moussan close to Narbonne. The property is quite unique in that there is a natural brook running around the outskirts which provides natural irrigation to give much needed water. This gives the wines their freshness and appeal; keeping the[…..]
Congham Vineyard Pheonix 2015 Norfolk, England
£9.99
Phoenix is a white grape variety of German origin created by Dr. Gerhardt Alleweldt at the Geilweilerhof Institute for Grape Breeding in Siebeldingen in 1964, by crossing the Vitis vinifera variety Bacchus with the hybrid grape Villard Blanc. The style is ever so slightly off-dry, beautifully aromatic and full of fresh, mouth watering fruit. This[…..]
Cadus Appellation Chardonnay 2014 Uco Valley
£13.99
Cadus are a relatively new producer in Mendoza producing great wines from the Uco Valley. This Chardonnay is finely crafted by talented young winemaker Santiago Mayorga who makes lifted, expressive wines. Aromas of toasty vanilla oak marry with bright stone and tropical fruits. The juicy fresh palate is enhanced by supple texture, minerality and a[…..]
Chateau Musar White 2007
£25.99
A unique white wine produced from the indigenous grapes Merwah and Obaideh, thought to be the ancestors of Chardonnay and Semillon. The wine is aged in oak for 9 months before being transferred to bottle where it ages for 7 years until release. Reminiscent of mature white Burgundy but with a honeyed, intensely zesty characteristic,[…..]
Finca Remendio Rueda Blanco 2014
£9.99
The Finca Remendio vineyards are located around the town of Rueda in the region of Valladolid, 170km northwest of Madrid. The land is a flat, high plain with gravel soils, at an altitude of between 600 and 780 metres above sea level. It is a blend of 50:50 Verdejo and Viura. The grapes are lightly[…..]
Melissa Bianco ‘Asylia’ 2014 Librandi
£12.79
One of the best-known wineries is Southern Italy, Librandi have a fine reputation for making top-notch wines, and we have been hugely impressed with their whites in particular. Made from the local Greco grape, Asylia is crisp, lemony and gently dry with a soft and pleasingly refreshing aftertaste. Excellent with fish and seafood but a great[…..]
Pecorino Golden Fleece 2015 Umani Ronchi
£12.99
This ancient grape (Pecorino) has been reinvigorated in recent years, expressive, ripe soft fruits and a mineral-rich finish. Superb!
Villa Bianchi Verdicchio Classico 2015 Umani Ronchi
£9.99
Brilliant straw yellow colour with greenish tints. The bouquet is fine and intense, fruity and floral. The palate is pleasant, vibrant and fresh notes, followed by a typically almond aftertaste.
Mirabello Pinot Grigio 2015
£7.99
A fresh, dry Pinot Grigio with gentle floral and citrus aromas. Crisp and delicate on the palate with lightly honeyed fruit balanced by lemony acidity and a fresh, dry finish.
Gavi ‘Conchetta’ 2015
£9.99
A gently aromatic, dry white with green apple, lime and lightly herbal characters, typical of the local Cortese grape. Ripe citrus fruit flavours combine with savoury notes to give a crisp, fresh white – ideal with seafood.
Capitel Croce IGT, Anselmi 2013
£21.50
Outstanding. The wine exhibits a straw colour and subtle vanillin and spice aromas are noticeable in the aromatics, a creamy texture, admirable finesse and complexity and a surprisingly fat concentration and length.
San Vincenzo IGT, 2015 Anselmi
£14.99
Roberto Anselmi is one Italy’s best white winemakers, and one the great pioneers behind the resurgence of Soave, once one of Italy’s most popular white wines. Unfortunately, due to the restrictive laws within the region, Roberto no longer uses the ‘Soave’ DOC on his labels, but his wines remain superlative. San Vincenzo is a fresh, satin-soft white[…..]
Saint Véran 2014 Domaine Botti
£15.99
The Botti family has owned the 20 hectare vineyard for more than 80 years. The vineyard is situated in the southerly part of the Mâconnais in the heart of the Lamartine area. St Véran is produced entirely from Chardonnay grapes and the vines are planted in clay and chalky soils. This one has a fresh,[…..]
Puligny-Montrachet Les Levrons 2014 Domaine Berthelemot
£37.99
Rich and intense with great typicity from this excellent producer, the deep stony soil gives the wine its intensity and elegance typical of the land around Puligny. Aromas are floral with hints of almond and hazelnut and the wine is fresh and rich in the mouth.
Meursault ‘Les Tillets’ Domaine Berthelemot 2013
£36.99
The wine is elegant and mineral with great textural intensity, a broad creamy palate with savoury butter and toasty notes balanced by a racy and vivacious finish. Still young, this lovely wine has the characteristic delicate touch of Berthelemot.
Mâcon-Charnay Réserve Personelle 2014
£10.99
The village of Charnay is renowned as being one of the smallest and best of the Mâcon Villages producing classic unoaked white Burgundy with great depth and weight.
Chablis 2014 Domaine de la Motte
£14.99
A classic Chablis from vines grown on the famous Kimmeridgian clay with nervy, mineral fruit but added depth from a small, around 10%, addition of some oak aged wine into the blend. This is very typical of the Motte style and gives a richness and balance to the wine.
Chablis Premier Cru Vau-Ligneau 2013 Domaine de la Motte
£17.99
Toasty oak and ripe, juicy mangoes on the nose, the palate is ripe, yet with plenty of fresh chablis acidity. This will be long-lived; expect at least five years’ drinking.
Sancerre La Gravelière 2015 Joseph Mellot
£19.99
A beautifully elegant Sancerre with great balance of fruit and acidity. Pair with crab, lobster or even your favourite goats cheese.
Touraine-Oisly 2014 Domaine de Pierre
£14.50
A seriously good Sauvignon Blanc from the village of Oisly, renowned as being the cradle for French Sauvignon. A must-try for lovers of this grape.
Vouvray Cuvée de Silex 2014 Domaine des Aubuisières
£13.49
The very talented winemaker Bernard Fouquet is a very lucky man as he has 26 hectares of Chenin Blanc vineyards planted on the best soils in Vouvray. He works with a lutte raisonnee philosophy, which they like to think of as the thinking man’s answer to organic, using treatments only when necessary. Bernard is a[…..]
Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Domaine du Pré Baron
£9.99
This Sauvignon has a beautiful perfume; think gooseberries steeped in elderflower cordial. The palate is very fresh and dry with plenty of acidity and a lingering floral finish.
Tyrrell’s Lost Block Semillon 2013
£13.99
A classic, light to medium bodied Semillon with an un-oaked style that exhibits aromas of limes and refreshing citrus flavours.
Amauta Absoluto Torrontes 2015 Salta
£11.99
Bright and appealing yellow colour with lovely fresh tropical fruit and citrus blossom notes. Alsatian in style, with lovely Eastern nuances of rose-petal, lemon grass and ginger. The palate is rich and aromatic, fresh and beautifully structured, with lovely rich ripe fruit and crisp acidity
Montagny Premier Cru 2014 Bouchard Père & Fils
£19.49
Delicate aromas of fruit & honey, the palate has a real freshness and a lively minerality. Perfect with shellfish.
Hugel Classic Gewurztraminer 2013
£18.99
One of the great names of Alsace, and what we believe is the benchmark for quality Gewurztraminer. Top quality.
Trimbach Riesling 2013
£16.99
Elegant and classic with fine minerality and a crisp lemony acid backbone leading in to a long finish. Brilliant with mildly spicy cuisine.
Cave de Turckheim Réserve Gewurztraminer 2013
£13.50
The perfect wine for spicy foods, lovely fragrant notes of lychee and rose with a slightly smoky richness.
Cave de Turckheim Réserve Pinot Blanc 2013
£10.99
One of the most underrated white grapes; this Pinot Blanc is dry and stylish and makes a perfect aperitif.
Cave de Turckheim Réserve Pinot Gris 2013
£11.99
Wonderfully rich and slightly spicy white wine, partners beautifully with Asian or fusion cuisine.
Esporão Reserva Branco 2014
£13.99
Creamy, well balanced palate, good depth of ripe fruit but with elegance and minerality, finishes long and fresh.
Stella Blanco Dry Muscat 2015
£8.49
This is a light, dry, fabulously aromatic white of impressive purity. Deliciously different.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Domaine Chante Cigale, 2014
£22.99
Modern white Chateauneuf from one of the region’s best dynamic young producers.
Côtes du Rhône Blanc ‘La Fleur Solitaire’ 2015
£9.99
A proper white Côtes du Rhône – floral and soft fruited with a hint of oak to add texture and vinosity.
Juan Gil Moscatel Seco 2015
£10.99
This is aromatic, complex and juicy, yet also broad and savoury with peach-stone fruit characters, a touch of spice and a long, zesty fin
Cune Barrel Fermented Blanco, Rioja 2015
£9.99
Rich and creamy white Rioja. The additional fermentation in cask really rounds out the elegant fruits.
Borsao Macabeo 2014
£6.99
A deliciously forward and fruity wine, citrusy and bright and great value. Perfect for picnic’s.
Alma de Blanco Godello 2015
£12.49
A wonderfully crisp and fresh white with light peach notes and a floral finish.
Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Marlborough
£10.99
Classic Marlborough Sauvignon; ripe gooseberry, bell pepper and asparagus notes and a full finish.
The Frost Pocket Sauvignon Blanc 2015
£11.99
Deliciously crisp and fresh, packed full of vibrant and long lasting lime, gooseberry and tropical fruit flavours.
Te Awa Left Field Pinot Gris 2014
£13.99
Ripe apple and pear intertwine with spice and vanilla. Deliciously rich and aromatic.
Yealands Estate Grüner Veltliner 2014
£14.99
A dry, soft-textured white with notes of honeysuckle, white pepper and spice finishes with lovely freshness.
Yealands Estate Gewurztraminer 2013
£14.99
This is one of the best Gewurz we have tried outside Alsace. Dry and elegant with lychee & ginger spice.
Monsters Attack Riesling by Some Young Punks 2014
£17.99
Bright golden focus and beautiful structure in this spatlese-style Clare Valley Riesling.
Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Chardonnay 2014
£24.99
Beautifully balanced, elegant, cool-climate Chardonnay. A joy to drink!
Mullygrubber Semillon/Chardonnay 2015
£8.99
The Semillon/Chardonnay blend is an Australian classic, delivering an approachable and refreshingly balanced white wine.
Sixty Clicks Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2014
£8.49
Fresh cut grass, lemony citrus and white stone fruits and a crisp, zingy finish.
Quickie! Sauvignon Blanc by Some Young Punks 2015
£13.99
Generous, up front and fruity with more crispness and minerality than is all too often lacking in Aussie Sauv.
D’Arenberg The Hermit Crab 2013
£13.99
A gorgeously rich and flavoursome white with luscious ripe fruits and a savoury, slightly smoky finish.
The Tea Leaf Chenin Blanc 2014
£12.99
Uniquely expressive Chenin from an old Rooibos tea plantation. A touch of oak lends weight and creaminess to the fabulous fruit.
Ken Forrester ‘Petit’ Chenin Blanc 2016
£10.49
A wine with quince and pear drop flavours. Real freshness on the palate with crunchy green apple and grapefruit flavours and a tangy finish.
Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2015
£8.99
This is a lovely full and tropical fruit-driven Sauvignon with notes of green fig, melon & asparagus.
Cleefs Classic Collection Chenin Blanc 2016
£8.99
A fresh and fruity style of Chenin Blanc with ripe tropical fruit flavours and a clean, citrus finish
Chateau Ste Michelle Colombia Valley Riesling 2013
£12.49
This is a top-notch off-dry Riesling full of refreshing, flavoursome fruit – try with dressed crab or Thai curries.
Bogle Vineyards Chardonnay, Clarksburg 2013
£14.99
The chunky bottle belies the elegance inside. Fresh apple and pear mix playfully with spicy vanilla and nutmeg. Complex & creamy.
Bogle Vineyards Viognier, Clarksburg 2014
£17.99
A stunning wine from the Bogle family. Luscious and ripe with fresh apricot and pear flavours.
Lanya Sauvignon Blanc 2015
£7.99
Crisp and juicy in the palate, with lime, pear and herbal flavours in delicate balance, with a soft finish
Chateau Laulerie Blanc, Bergerac 2015
£10.99
Produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc this is a delicious southern French white with notes of ripe gooseberry, white peach and citrus zest that is the perfect pick-me-up after a long day.
Les Oliviers Sauvignon Blanc/Vermentino, Pays d’Oc 2015
£7.49
A delicious southern French white that is the perfect pick-me-up after a long day.
Picpoul de Pinet ‘Les Prades’, Coteaux du Languedoc 2015
£10.49
Picpoul is fast becoming popular with its floral aromas and citrus character making it a great foil for seafood.
Cave de Turckheim Réserve Riesling 2013
£11.99
Dry, refreshing and beautifully balanced, with flavours of lime, peach and great minerality.Dry, refreshing and beautifully balanced, with flavours of lime, peach and great minerality. Read our blog on Riesling grapes
Pouilly-Fumé, Chateau Favray 2014
£17.99
A round, lush Sauvignon Blanc with depth of fruit, fantastic concentration, and superb balance which make it an absolute gem.
Ironbark Chardonnay 2015
£8.49
A lovely creamy Chardonnay with soft peach, apple & citrus fruits. Subtle oak keeps this vibrant and fresh.
Humberto Canale Intimo Blanco 2014 Rio Negro, Patagonia
£10.99
Blended from Sauvignon & Semillon, this is a winning combination of citrus and tropical fruit flavours.
Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese Trocken 2012
£17.99
A finely structured white with honeyed apricot and stone fruit characters and a mineral backbone. The crisp citrus finish lingers.
Fritz Willi Mosel Riesling 2014
£12.50
Fragrant off-dry Riesling. Aromas of ripe apricots and red apples with delicious citrus and mineral characters.
Kalogeri Malagouzia, Domaine Papagiannakos 2014
£12.99
Peach, apricot and white blossom aromas. Stone fruits, good texture and fresh lemony acidity.
Chorey-Les-Beaune Blanc, Domaine Maillard 2013
£26.99
This wine displays classic aromas of toast and grilled nuts on the nose. On the palate the wine is minerally, with lovely buttery overtones.
Essensia Orange Muscat, Andrew Quady 2014. 375ml
£13.49
Rich and sweet, with peach and orange fruit, great with choccy desserts…and orange one’s of course.