A beautifully expressive Loire Valley white, Le Prieuré de Saint-Ceols Menetou-Salon 2020 captures the purity and elegance that make Sauvignon Blanc from this appellation so sought after. Crafted with precision in the heart of Menetou-Salon, this vintage offers a finely balanced profile of freshness, minerality, and subtle complexity.
The nose opens with bright citrus aromas – lemon zest and grapefruit – layered with notes of green apple, white peach, and a gentle herbal lift. On the palate, the wine is crisp and vibrant, delivering clean, refreshing acidity alongside flavours of lime, gooseberry, and a delicate flinty minerality that reflects the region’s limestone-rich soils.
Elegant and refined, this is a versatile Sauvignon Blanc that pairs beautifully with seafood, goat’s cheese, fresh salads, or light poultry dishes, while its mineral edge makes it a superb choice as an aperitif.
The Valley Chardonnay 2025 balances richness with precision. The growing season brought even ripening, producing fruit with concentrated flavour and natural acidity. Pale gold with green flecks, it offers aromas of white peach, citrus zest, and almond cream, layered with hints of flint and vanilla. The palate is textured yet refined, with ripe stone fruit and lemon curd lifted by a streak of minerality. Gentle oak integration adds warmth and spice without overwhelming the fruit’s purity. A long, poised finish leaves a mouthwatering impression, inviting another sip.
This is a Chardonnay built for versatility — equally comfortable with roast chicken, pan-seared scallops, or creamy mushroom pasta. While delicious now, a few years in the cellar will allow its nutty and toasty dimensions to deepen, rewarding patience with even greater complexity.
Te Kano’s Life Pinot Gris 2023 delivers vibrancy and finesse in equal measure. The season’s cool nights and sunny days produced fruit with crystalline acidity and delicate aromatic lift.
On the nose, white nectarine, pear, and citrus blossom are joined by subtle hints of ginger and fresh herbs. The palate is beautifully balanced — silky and rounded, yet with a spine of refreshing minerality that carries flavours of ripe stone fruit, Meyer lemon, and a touch of honeysuckle. There’s a purity and precision here that makes it effortlessly food-friendly, from grilled prawns and summer salads to lightly spiced Asian dishes. The finish is long, clean, and just off-dry, leaving the impression of freshness and elegance.
A wine that embodies the spirit of its name: vibrant, life-affirming, and full of character.
Gabriëlskloof is a classically styled Sauvignon Blanc that captures the vibrant and coastal spirit of Bot River. It presents intense aromas of blackcurrant leaf, white pear, melon, and tropical passion fruit, leading to a fresh, lively palate characterised by crisp acidity, light body, and a zesty lime‑lemon finish. A delicate salinity and flinty undertone round out the experience.
Winemaking: Gently pressed, cold‑fermented in stainless steel at 15°C, with 4–6 months on fine lees to develop texture.
Ideal Pairings: Excellent with green salads, goat cheese, fresh seafood, and light vegetarian dishes.
A bright, elegant Chilean Chardonnay from the renowned Cachapoal Valley. The 2023 Tradition Reserve blooms in the glass with a pale straw hue and green highlights. On the nose, it offers charming aromas of tropical fruit, apricot, pear, and crisp white-tree fruits. These notes continue on the palate alongside fresh, balanced acidity and a refined, lingering finish.
Hand-harvested and expertly crafted, this unoaked or lightly-oaked expression celebrates varietal purity and the bright, sun-kissed character of Los Boldos fruit.
A vibrant and expressive Chenin Blanc showcasing the character of old bush vines. Pale straw in colour with green hues, it offers aromas of citrus zest, stone fruits, and a touch of fynbos. The palate is crisp and lively, featuring flavours of quince, white peach, and subtle minerality. Balanced acidity and a clean, refreshing finish make it an excellent choice for pairing with seafood, poultry, or creamy dishes.
A bright and expressive white wine with a pale straw-yellow hue. The nose offers delicate citrus aromas, complemented by subtle notes of white flowers and a hint of biscuit. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and well-balanced, featuring fresh acidity and a smooth, rounded finish. With an alcohol content of 13%, this wine is ideal for pairing with seafood, light salads, or as an aperitif.
From the rolling Tuscan hills just beyond the Ligurian border, the 2023 Vermentino ‘Vignebasse’ by Terenzuola delivers a vibrant, expressive white that brings sun, sea, and stone into perfect harmony. Grown on the estate’s lower vineyards—le vignebasse—this is a wine that showcases Vermentino at its most elegant and refreshing.
On the nose, it bursts with aromas of citrus blossom, ripe pear, and a touch of wild rosemary. The palate is zesty and mineral-driven, with notes of lemon peel, white peach, and a subtle saline edge, all wrapped in a clean, mouth-watering finish.
What sets this Vermentino apart is the winemaking: cold maceration and careful fermentation in stainless steel to preserve purity, followed by time on the lees to add texture and complexity. It’s a beautifully structured white, balancing freshness with depth.
Perfect as an aperitivo or paired with seafood, grilled vegetables, or creamy pasta dishes, this is a go-to bottle for those who love crisp whites with personality.
Pieropan Soave Classico 2023 is straw yellow in colour, with greenish hints. On the nose it has aromas of almond blossoms and marzipan, with a touch of citrus. On the palate it is rounded and has flavours of ripe fruit perfectly balanced by a fresh, clean acidity that enhances its long length.
The 2021 Chardonnay Santa Rita Hills Cuvée shines with brightness and precision. Aromas of citrus, white flowers, slate, and a hint of white pepper are elegantly layered, offering remarkable clarity. Its crisp, saline-driven finish is exceptionally refined and captivating.
David Moret’s 2022 vintage in the Côte de Beaune was characterised by abundance and excellence. The growing season began with a cold, wet winter, which resulted in a slower start to the growing season and delayed budburst, saving the vines from the worst of the spring frosts. The winter rains also replenished soil water reserves and sustained the vines through four heatwaves during the summer. Harvest was earlier than usual, but the quality of the fruit harvested was excellent, with vibrant aromatics and balancing acidity.
David Moret is a micro-négociant making wines in his small cellar in Beaune. Despite first studying oenology, he went on to sell winemaking supplies before finally deciding to make wines himself. With no family-owned vines, David bought grapes and purchased his first barrels in the late 1980s, starting his own, eponymous label in 2000. Since then, he has continued to buy small parcels of grapes from top growers and ferments using indigenous yeasts. His wines are bottled without fining or filtration, after being naturally settled while ageing in oak. David uses 20% new oak for his Villages wines and up to 40% new oak for his Premier and Grand Crus.
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