Value White
Wild House Chenin Blanc WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
Ripe peach and tropical fruit on the nose with fresh citrus notes. Honeyed and textured on the palate with crisp acidity and hints of honey dew melon and lychee leading to a bright, zesty finish with fresh lemony acidity. The 2022 vintage won the ‘Best Value White’ trophy in the Wine Merchant Top 11 2023 Awards.

Food pairing: Brilliant with seafood, poultry and chargrilled vegetables.

Vegetarian, Vegan & Sustainable

Value Red
False Bay ‘Bush Vine’ Pinotage COASTAL REGION, SOUTH AFRICA
Wild yeast fermentation, low yielding bush vines and ageing in large French oak foudre inform this richly-fruited, yet savoury and satisfying Pinotage. Fresh, plummy aromas with savoury, smoky notes. The palate is ripe and rich with vibrant fruit, slightly rustic yet moreish tannins and a persistent finish.

Food pairing: Perfect with pork belly dishes or barbecued meats, game, or good old fashioned sausage and mash.

Vegetarian, Vegan & Sustainable

White of the Year
Diez Siglos Verdejo Ecológico RUEDA, SPAIN
A delightful fresh, zesty and characterful Organic Veredjo from the north of Rueda. This is a Verdejo with extra palate weight and richness, but with plenty of acidity to balance it.Fresh citrus and herbaceous characters on the nose. The palate has ripe stone fruit and an appealing texture. The finish is bright with crisp and zesty lime acidity.

Food pairing: Drink with grilled or fried fish, herby summer salads, goats cheese and Mexican dishes.

Vegetarian, Vegan, Organic & Sustainable

Red of the Year
La Perdrix Solitaire Malbec AUDE, FRANCE
A true French classic - the Languedoc has long been associated with Malbec (where it was originally known as Côt and traditionally an important component in blends). Notes of mulberry and underlying redcurrant and blackcurrant aromas. Complex, with fine raspberry and red-fruit flavours backed by a touch of chocolate truffle richness. A mid-weight harmonious wine, an expression of purity and youthful fruitiness.

Food pairing: Delicious with steak and meats from the grill. It works with seared tuna, too.

Vegetarian and Vegan

Premium White
Papagiannakos Assyrtiko ATTIKA, GREECE
Papagiannakos’ coastal location on the Attican peninsula infuses the wine with salinity and racing acidity, due to its proximity to the sea. Fresh floral aromas of citrus, white blossom, mandarin and lime. Further citrus characters on the textured, mineral palate with a refreshing saline acidity. A zesty, crisp and characterful white with potential to age.

Food pairing: Swordfish - straight off the griddle, or roast belly pork.

Vegetarian and Vegan

Premium Red
Domaine des Tourelles Red BEKAA VALLEY, LEBANON
A hugely characterful, high altitude red from one of the founding Lebanese wineries. Deep ruby red with fantastically expressive aromas of cherries, cedar wood, rosemary and cloves. A rich savoury palate with lots of Morello cherry and blackberry flavours, some earthy spice and fine tannins. A wine packed with flavour and heritage.

Food pairing: Perfect with rich, lamb casseroles or a spicy chickpea harissa stew.

Vegetarian and Vegan