Meinert White Merlot 'The Italian Job' 2020 75cl
£26.65
This is an utterly delicious white that tastes very much like barrel-fermented Chardonnay - perhaps from Burgundy It is rich and sumptuous, with creme anglaise, pineapple, butter and delicate wood character Intense, with a sustained, flavoursome finish The wine's story makes it even more fascinating When visiting friends in Zurich, Martin Meinert was introduced to a white wine made with Merlot grapes from Ticino - the southern, Italian, part of Switzerland He loved it so much that he resolved to make one himself, with fantastic results (How to make a white wine with black grapes? Press promptly, and keep the juice and the skins separate to prevent the latter from tinting the former)
Akriotou, 'Orivatis Wild' Old Vine Savatiano, Sterea Ellada 2021 75cl
£18.47
A wildly expressive and complex wine, full of lemon, honeysuckle, peach, melon and buttery notes Textured and full-flavoured with a mineral note on the finish
Lake Chalice 'The Nest', Marlborough, Pinot Gris 2023 75cl
£16.46
Aromas of freshly-cut pear mingle with bruised apple undertones on this softly textured Pinot Gris
Saint Clair, 'Wairau Reserve', Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc 2023 75cl
£25.72
Intense herbaceous, passion fruit and mineral flavours, richly textured with a long and saline lingering finish Benchmark Marlborough Sauvignon
Yering Station, Yarra Valley 'Village' Chardonnay 2023 75cl
£19.61
Cool-climate Chardonnay offering citrus, white peach and a touch of flint, with delicate oak complexity playing a supporting role to a citrus-fruit palate full of freshness
Santadi Villa di Chiesa 2023 75cl
£22.39
The deep straw yellow colour of the wine is matched by its richness on the palate Complex and full it mixes the aromatic qualities of Vermentino with the spiciness of the new oak Balanced by good acidity the wine is excellent
Domaine Ferret Pouilly-Fuisse 2022 75cl
£41.78
Probably the finest Pouilly-Fuisse producer that we have encountered, whose wines have that mineral edge more typical of Chassagne, Puligny, etc This comes from a variety of vineyards surrounding the village of Fuisse It has an immediate approachability, with the Domaine s hallmark tension and zestiness still in evidence - a thrilling balance There is an understated oakiness, a slight flintiness on the nose, then honeyed ripeness and creamy texture in the mouth, complemented by bright acidity
Louis Michel Chablis Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2022 75cl
£38.33
Montee de Tonnerre is the very finest and most prestigious Premier Cru, offering quality regularly approaching that of Grand Cru Chablis Louis Michel produces grapes from an entire slope at this location, creating a powerful wine with complexity, balance, wonderful refinement and ageing potential It has concentration and richness, carried in such a subtle way "Grand Cru, at half the price" - fabulous, and not to be missed
Faultline, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc 2023 75cl
£14.53
Aromatic notes of greengage and peapod with a fresh and herbaceous flavour
Oenops, Vindiano 2023 75cl
£23.45
Quintessential Vidiano with abundant citrus notes and white floral, herbal and mineral overtones Creamy and layered with a lively freshness and flavours of stone fruit, lime and subtle spice
Delaire Graff, Banghoek, Stellenbosch, Chardonnay 2022 75cl
£34.46
An elegant Chardonnay with nuances of vanilla, peaches and honeycomb complemented by a hint of minerality on the lingering finish
Brookdale Estate, Paarl, 'Sixteen' Field Blend 2023 75cl
£32.26
A kaleidoscopic burst of lifted floral notes, fresh green apple, white pear and wet stone minerality The juicy stone fruit flavours are balanced by a zesty freshness
Brookdale Estate, Bradbourne Paarl, White Blend 2023 75cl
£30.38
Complex, smooth and silky with rich aromatics of honeyed peach, hazelnut and racy lime balancing the luscious stone fruits through to a mineral finish
Berton Vineyard 'Foundstone', South Eastern Australia, Pinot Grigio 2024 75cl
£11.44
Notes of green apple, pear and citrus fruit through to an off-dry fruity finish
Brown Brothers, 'Explorer Series', Victoria, Orange Muscat and Flora 2022 37.5cl
£10.91
Vibrant gold in colour, with lifted aromas of lemon, honey, spice and musk, through to a fresh and tangy palate with a zesty and balanced sweetness