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Wine Heroes

This page is dedicated to our wine heroes – the wines, winery, winemakers that have shaped our vinous journey over the past 20 years.
We followed, bought and collected all the wines that feature on this page for many years and their quality vintage upon vintage is without question.
In short, these are the wines we drink, and we hope you will love them as much as we do.

Wine Heroes

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2020-barrel-fermented-sauvignon-blanc-lismore/">2021 Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc, Lismore</a> Wine Republic Heros White Wine

    2021 Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc, Lismore

    £3095

    Lismore Estate is based in Greyton within the Overberg region of the Western Cape of South Africa.  It’s here with the Sonderend mountains as a backdrop that winemaker & proprietor Samantha O’Keefe makes her fabulous wines.   ‘ I had a farm in Africa….’  The opening line of Karen Blixen’s classic memoir Out Of Africa comes to mind when you hear Samantha’s amazing story.

    We love barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc at Wine Republic and this beauty is made in an “oxidative” style using old 500-litre barrels for 70% of the fermentation and maturation bringing forward richness, intense fruit and complexity. 30% of the wine is fermented and aged in 1500-litre concrete egg tanks to enhance the rich palate texture and minerality. In both the barrels and the eggs, extended less contact adds complexity and a richer, creamy texture which works beautifully with the bright citrus and fresh herb notes and salty minerality from the grape.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2021-bishop-glaetzer/">2021 Bishop Shiraz, Glaetzer</a> Wine Republic Heros Red Wine

    2021 Bishop Shiraz, Glaetzer

    £3195

    Bishop is a true expression of Barossa Shiraz that is elegantly structured with a long finish.

    Made from exceptional old vine fruit was sourced from the famed Ebenezer sub district at the northern tip of the Barossa Valley. These old vines are between 35-120 years old.

    In the glass there is an explosion of brooding dark tones with bright cassis and coffee bean hints. The palate has a subtle richness with flavours of dark plum and blackberry intermingled with dark chocolate and dried spice. Generous yet restrained tannin provides exceptional palate length and persistence.

    Peak Drinking: Great drinking now but this wine will also benefit from up to 10 – 15 years of careful cellaring.

    Bishop is the family name of Colin’s wife’ Judith. Fittingly the sign of Venus, a symbol which has come to represent women and feminine energy, is the centrepiece of the Bishop label.  In mythology, the symbol meant the Roman goddess Venus or her Greek equivalent Aphrodite. But the sign has also been linked back to ancient Egypt – a nod to Bishop’s link to Amon-Ra and Anaperenna.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2020-chardonnay-lismore/">2021 Chardonnay, Lismore</a> Wine Republic Heros White Wine

    2021 Chardonnay, Lismore

    £3200

    Lismore Estate is based in Greyton within the Overberg region of the Western Cape of South Africa.  It’s here with the Sonderend mountains as a backdrop that winemaker & proprietor Samantha O’Keefe makes her fabulous wines.   ‘ I had a farm in Africa….’  The opening line of Karen Blixen’s classic memoir Out Of Africa comes to mind when you hear Samantha’s amazing story.  A native Californian, Berkeley educated, Sam realised her dream and bought a mountain in Africa.

    In December 2019 Samantha’s farm, home, cellar and just-opened wine cellar was all lost in a bush-fire. Samantha has proven herself to be one of the winemaking stars of South Africa and gaining respect from all around the world. The day this tragedy took place Samantha was receiving calls from winemakers all around the Cape, giving her some of their top grapes and asking her to make the wine in their cellars in order for her to continue making wine and not miss a harvest. A remarkable woman making remarkable wines.

    The 2020 Lismore Chardonnay is delicious in the glass.  The nose is a complex, expressive bouquet of citrus and tropical fruits layered with brioche, honey and walnut. The palate is carried through by a distinct minerality and crisp acidity through to a lingering citrus finish.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2017-vina-ardanza-reserva-especial-la-rioja-alta/">2017 Viña Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta</a> Wine Republic Heros Red Wine

    2017 Viña Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta

    £3350

    La Rioja Alta’s Viña Ardanza Reserva is one of the finest Reserva’s available and a benchmark for the region.  Every vintage is outstanding and never fails to elicit a smile upon drinking.    La Rioja Alta is the gold standard for traditional bodegas: a winery that ages their wines the old-fashioned way, meaning three years in barrel with two rackings a year, followed by three years in bottle.

    Outstanding aromatic intensity on the nose, with spicy and balsamic liquorice, clove, nutmeg and black pepper notes, enveloping a subtle hint of ripe red fruit: brandied cherry and raspberry jam. The palate is well-balanced and fresh, with a broad range of flavours and soft, round tannins, leading to a spicy, balsam-like aftertaste on the finish.

    A Viña Ardanza in its prime and with a long life ahead of it.

    The 2016 vintage comprises 80% Tempranillo from Fuenmayor and Cenicero blended together with 20% Garnacha from the famous ‘La Pedriza’ vineyard in Tudelilla.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2021-the-florita-riesling-jim-barry/">2021 The Florita Riesling, Jim Barry</a> Wine Republic Heros White Wine

    2021 The Florita Riesling, Jim Barry

    £3350

    Jim Barry’s iconic and outstanding single-vineyard Riesling, The Florita, stands tall at the top of the tree for Clare Valley Riesling.

    Located fifteen kilometres south of Clare township in the tiny village of Watervale, Florita – Spanish for ‘little flower’ – comes from a famous Riesling vineyard planted to Palamino in 1946 for making Fino Sherry but was replanted to Riesling in 1962. This was the birthplace of Leo Buring Watervale Riesling and the Florita vineyards, where legendary winemaker John Vickery sourced his grapes for his great Watervale Rieslings of the 1960s and 1970s.

    The 80-acre vineyard was bought by Mark, Peter and John Barry in 1986. First released as the ‘Florita Riesling’ in 2004 by Jim Barry Wines, this micro-batch Riesling is made from grapes hand-selected from individual rows. Its best fruit comes from vines planted in shallow loamy soils and the vineyard has good air-drainage which alleviates the risk of frost. A wine with a reputation second to none for consistency and a true benchmark wine.

    The 2021 is a simply astonishing incarnation that Riesling lovers would be remiss to not have in their cellar. Drink 2027 – 2050 +

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2017-the-mcrae-wood-shiraz-jim-barry/">2017 ‘The McRae Wood’ Shiraz, Jim Barry</a> Wine Republic Heros Red Wine

    2017 ‘The McRae Wood’ Shiraz, Jim Barry

    £3500

    This Shiraz honours the vision of pioneer Clare Valley winemaker Jim Barry. In 1964, Jim purchased 28 hectares of prime land from Duncan McRae Wood and planted his first vineyard with Shiraz. It was an inspired choice of both grape variety and location.

    This wine displays lovely red and purple tones in the glass.  Red and purple fruits carry onto the palate supported by a rich, earthy undertone and fine silky tannins giving the wine terrific structure, great length and persistent flavour.  Rich, vibrant aromas of blackcurrant and briary fruits with hints of vanillin oak and spice.

    Made using the ‘Jim Barry’ method and as such can be enjoyed upon release, but would equally benefit from cellaring to allow the wine to show some mature characteristics that come with age.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2020-barbera-dalba-bruno-giacosa/">2020 Barbera d’Alba, Bruno Giacosa</a> Wine Republic Heros Red Wine

    2020 Barbera d’Alba, Bruno Giacosa

    £3500

    Bruno Giacosa is considered to be one of Piedmont’s most highly regarded producers, their wines are some of the most highly sought after in the world.

    Bruno Giacosa’s Dolcetto d’Alba is an immediately appealing wine produced from grapes grown on exceptional hillside vineyards. The bouquet is full of vibrant red cherry and cassis notes and there is lovely depth of pure, ripe fruit on the palate. Dark strawberry and red cherry fruit flavours mingle with wild herbs and juicy, ripe tannins.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2021-hunter-valley-shiraz-brokenwood/">2021 Hunter Valley Shiraz, Brokenwood</a> Wine Republic Heros Red Wine

    2021 Hunter Valley Shiraz, Brokenwood

    £3500

    Brokenwood Hunter Valley Shiraz is an icon of the region, it typifies the excellence of the Brokenwood winery.    This 2021 is a stunning example of young Hunter Shiraz, fresh, supple with impressive length. Dry herbs and unctous dark fruits are completed by a lovely texture in the mouth.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2020-sauvignon-blanc-inglenook/">2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Inglenook</a> Wine Republic Heros White Wine

    2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Inglenook

    £3695

    While Inglenook has long been celebrated for its iconic Cabernet Sauvignon, the estate also harbours hidden potential for white wine production. Located in the lower portion of the historic Château vineyard, the “Tank House” block has proven exceptionally well-suited for cultivating white varieties, particularly Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. This area is characterised by sandy-clay loam soils with excellent water retention and underlying gravel that ensures optimal drainage, conditions that promote balance, aromatic intensity, and textural depth. With this foundation, Inglenook’s Sauvignon Blanc is crafted to express both the elegance of its terroir and the precision of the estate’s winemaking philosophy.

    The 2020 Inglenook Sauvignon Blanc is a vivid expression of the variety, opening with bright, well-defined aromas of lemon zest, honeydew melon, and white flowers. On the palate, the wine strikes a harmonious balance between vibrancy and texture, featuring a creamy, rounded mid-palate that gracefully unfolds into a lingering, mineral-driven finish. Notes of lemon-lime, white peach, and a subtle saline edge add depth and complexity. Crisp yet refined, this Sauvignon Blanc showcases the estate’s dedication to crafting white wines of purity, precision, and place.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/champagne-collet-brut-nv/">Champagne Collet Brut NV</a> Wine Republic Heros Champagne & Sparkling Wine

    Champagne Collet Brut NV

    £3750

    A bright golden Champagne with a fine stream of bubbles and complex aromas of white flowers, lemon zest, quince and white peach. Delicate hints of spice, anise and herbs are layered with rich notes of puff pastry. A refreshing palate with gentle bubbles, a balanced texture and a wonderful crunch of freshness on the finish.

    A blend of over 100 Crus, this cuvée is a true voyage of the senses across the terroir of Champagne, from the Marne Valley to south of the Aisne. The composition was completed with 35% reserve wines in order to preserve the consistency of the Champagne Collet house style, year after year. This cuvée reached full maturity after a minimum of three years of bottle ageing in the historic, limestone cellars in Ay, which are centuries old.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2023-chardonnay-masut/">2023 Chardonnay, Masut</a> Wine Republic Heros White Wine

    2023 Chardonnay, Masut

    £3800

    Masút Vineyard & Winery was founded by Ben and Jake Fetzer, third-generation members of the legendary Fetzer winemaking family. The brothers established the estate in Mendocino County’s rugged Redwood Valley, where they focus on small-lot, estate-grown wines that reflect the wild beauty and cool-climate finesse of the region. The Masút estate vineyard, planted on hillside slopes at elevations up to 1,200 feet, benefits from Pacific Ocean influences, long growing seasons, and sustainably farmed soils, making it an ideal location for producing vibrant, expressive wines.

    The 2023 Masút Chardonnay is a beautifully balanced wine that showcases the varietal’s natural brightness and depth while maintaining restraint and elegance. Sourced from the estate’s cooler blocks, the fruit was gently pressed and fermented with native yeasts, then aged in a combination of French oak and stainless steel to preserve freshness while building texture.

    In the glass, the wine opens with aromas of crisp green apple, Meyer lemon, and white peach, laced with hints of honeysuckle, crushed stone, and lightly toasted almond. The palate is lively and layered, offering a core of citrus and orchard fruit balanced by a subtle creaminess and a vibrant mineral finish. Oak influence is measured, adding complexity without overpowering the wine’s purity and energy.

    The 2023 Masút Chardonnay is a refreshing, food-friendly white with depth and elegance, ideal with seafood, roast chicken, or creamy pasta dishes. A confident expression of cool-climate California Chardonnay, it captures both the precision of the site and the passion of the Fetzer brothers’ winemaking philosophy.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2019-zeltinger-sonnenuhr-riesling-trocken-gg-selbach-oster/">2019 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Trocken GG, Selbach-Oster</a> Wine Republic Heros White Wine

    2019 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Trocken GG, Selbach-Oster

    £3850

    With a rich history that traces it back to the 17th century, Selbach-Oster is a family-owned wine estate based in the Mosel Valley. They produce a full range of Rieslings, from bone-dry expressions to sweet styles. This release from the 2019 vintage is made with grapes grown in one single vineyard, Zeltinger Sonnenuhr.

    This 2019 opens with a haunting nose of floral notes, herbs, slate spice, minerality and a hint of honey and apricot. On the palate, there is a lot of texture, gripping, feisty extract and enormous density, integrated acidity, mineral and long

    The GG in the title of the wine stands for Großes Gewächs and is a mark of quality.  A wine from one of the best producers and from one of the best vineyard sites making dry wines.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/demi-sec-champagne-collet/">Demi-Sec, Champagne Collet</a> Wine Republic Heros Champagne & Sparkling Wine, Dessert Wine, Port & Dessert Wine

    Demi-Sec, Champagne Collet

    £3995

    This delicious sweet style champagne has light aromas of meringue and praline that are swirled in delicate notes of violet and stewed fruits, through to a beautifully balanced palate with sustained freshness and fine, sweet flavours. Notes of candied citrus and candied strawberry are complemented by a warm touch of white pepper in this light Champagne which develops on the palate over time.

    An assemblage of over 100 Crus, this cuvée reveals a broad array of aromas reflecting the diverse terroirs of the Champagne region. The composition is completed with 35% reserve wines in order to preserve the Collet style year after year. The blend comprises 50% Pinot Meunier from the villages of the Marne Valley and the Ardre Valley, which brings tonicity, richness and tension to the wine. The Crus of the Aisne make a tender and round wine and punctuate the assemblage with exotic fruit notes. 30% Chardonnay from the Sézannais region adds enjoyment and harmony and the Crus of southern Epernay contribute tonic citrus notes. 20% Pinot Noir from the Côte des Bar contributes structure and tension.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/nv-classic-cuvee-nyetimber/">MV Classic Cuvee, Nyetimber</a> Wine Republic Heros Champagne & Sparkling Wine, English & Welsh Sparkling Wine

    MV Classic Cuvee, Nyetimber

    £3995

    The signature wine of Nyetimber is a classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier and is a perfect balance of elegance and intensity. The blend includes wines from all the Nyetimber vineyards and also from several vintages.

    The pale-golden hue and fine bubbles make the flagship Classic Cuvee Multi-Vintage the ideal occasion-ready drink – whether it’s toasting a big birthday or simply finishing a busy week. Following extensive ageing in the Nyetimber cellars (usually more than three years), the Classic Cuvee Multi-Vintage has distinctive toasty and spicy aromas. A palate of honey, almond, pastry and baked apples gives it a hint of decadence. Intense yet delicate, elegant yet complex – it’s no wonder it’s consistently crowned one of the best English sparkling wines.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2019-pinot-noir-masut/">2019 Pinot Noir, Masut</a> Red Wine

    2019 Pinot Noir, Masut

    £3995

    Masút Vineyard & Winery is a family-owned estate in Mendocino County’s Eagle Peak AVA, founded by third-generation winemakers Ben and Jake Fetzer. Rooted in their family’s deep California wine legacy, the brothers established Masút in 2009 to focus exclusively on estate-grown, small-lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Their organically farmed vineyard, located between 900 and 1,800 feet above sea level, is defined by volcanic soils, maritime breezes, and steep, rugged slopes, creating ideal conditions for crafting wines of purity, balance, and site expression.

    The 2019 Masút Pinot Noir captures the estate’s essence: refined, vibrant, and seamlessly structured. Sourced from select estate vineyard blocks, this wine showcases the nuance and energy of high-elevation Pinot Noir, made with minimal intervention to preserve the natural character of the fruit and the terroir.

    In the glass, it opens with aromas of ripe cherry, wild raspberry, and rose petal, layered with notes of forest floor, clove, and a hint of toasted oak. The palate is silky and poised, delivering a core of red berry fruit framed by fine-grained tannins and refreshing acidity. Earthy undertones and a touch of spice add depth, leading to a long, graceful finish.

    The 2019 Pinot Noir is a true reflection of place, both rugged and elegant, with the finesse to pair beautifully with dishes like roast duck, grilled salmon, or mushroom risotto. Aged in French oak for gentle integration, it’s a wine of intention and integrity, built for both immediate enjoyment and graceful ageing.

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