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This delicious Chardonnay walks a tightrope of fruit, minerality, oak and acidity. Summer stone fruits are woven together with rockpool minerality combined with a layered texture from lees contact and delicate integration of oak. There is beautiful shape to this wine, voluminous without being overblown and tapering to a refreshing and modern finish.
‘Tiritiri’ means to grow, cultivate or share in Reo Maori.
Swartberg Wingerde is the personal project of acclaimed South African winemaker Rudiger Gretschel, whose career includes roles at Boekenhoutskloof, Krone, and Reyneke Wines. Driven by a passion for sustainability and terroir expression, Gretschel established Swartberg Wingerde in the rugged Piekenierskloof region, renowned for its ancient, dry-farmed bush vines. The Holism range reflects a holistic approach to viticulture and winemaking, emphasising harmony between nature and human craftsmanship. The 2022 Holism Palomino is crafted from old-vine Palomino grapes, harvested by hand and fermented naturally, showcasing the unique character of this often-overlooked varietal.
In the glass, the 2022 Holism Palomino opens with delicate aromas of citrus blossom, ripe pear, and subtle mineral undertones. On the palate, it delivers a crisp and refreshing profile, with flavours of green apple, lemon zest, and a hint of almond. A gentle salinity and fine acidity provide balance, leading to a clean, lingering finish. This wine exemplifies the potential of Palomino in South Africa, offering a refined and elegant expression that pairs beautifully with seafood, light poultry dishes, or enjoyed on its own as an aperitif.
White WineDomaine Jean Goulley was formed in 1986 by Jean Goulley and is now run by his granddaughter Maud. The Domaine is well regarded for their mineral style of Chablis’s that have a purity and vivacity that pays homage to the Chablis of the past.
2020 is a very fine vintage which is not easy to compare to other years. Although the grapes ripened very early in the year, the dry weather and absence of heat spikes meant that grape quality and health was exceptional. It has been described as ‘a very classic vintage’ and very different from 2018 and 2019. Many producers have described it as the best since 2014!
In the glass, this 2020 Petit Chablis is clean, fresh and appealing, with ripe crunchy green apple fruit and crisp acid keeping everything vibrant. An early drinking Petit Chablis that will give a lot of pleasure over the next 3-5 years.
Maud and her family believe in the ethos of organic farming along with that of minimal intervention; all of their vineyards are farmed organically. The vineyard is situated on the left bank of the River Sereine, where the vines are planted with an easterly orientation at an average altitude of 210 metres. The double Guyot trained vines are between 25 to 30 years old and are grown in Kimmeridgian soils, which are rich in clay and limestone with fossilised seashells. There is also the presence of Cailloux, large pebbles which help to promote ripening by absorbing the heat of the day and then radiating it at night. The vines are planted to a density of 5,700 vines per hectare and yields are kept to a maximum of 60 hectolitres per hectare. At Domaine Jean Goulley, they believe in highlighting terroir and produce their wines in an unoaked style, allowing them to reveal the purity, minerality and vitality of the soil.
This naturally vinified wine is golden in colour with a complex bouquet of smoky, spicy and herbal aromas enveloping the fruit. Grapefruit flavours are accompanied by a hint of tomato plant on the firm, dry and textured palate. Long and mineral finish with a touch of salinity.
Naturally vinified without any additions or must corrections. The fruit was carefully selected, vinifying only the highest quality berries. The grapes were fermented with natural indigenous yeasts in traditional clay amphora pots known as ‘Tahla’. The process took place without any intervention, including temperature control. Following fermentation the wine was aged for five months with skin contact which imparted complex aromatics to the wine. This may create a natural deposit in the bottle.
From one of the best sub-zones in Gavi, the aromas are intense and elegant with hints of white flowers, golden apples and mineral notes. Well structured and balanced on the palate, with fragrant notes leading to incredible length on the finish.
Rovereto is a small, but privileged sub-zone of Gavi recognised as one of the best microclimates for the production of the Cortese grape. The vines are grown in mostly calcareous clay-marl soils of volcanic origin, which are rich in iron and magnesium.
A beautifully fresh wine with tropical notes and a core of minerality shining through the spicy flavour, long and saline on the finish.
Made from a blend of Carricante and Grecanico. Carricante is an ancient white wine grape variety from eastern Sicily. It is thought to have been growing on the volcanic slopes of Mt Etna for at least a thousand years. Grecanico is one of the great varieties of white wine grape native to Italy, it is more commonly called Gargenega.
Occhi di Ciumi grapes are grown in a valley between the volcano and the Nebrodi Mountains, at approximately 620 metres above sea level. At this elevation, warm days and cool nights encourage a long ripening period concentrating the flavours in the grapes while retaining balancing acidity. The vines are grown in ash coloured volcanic soils, which are rich in minerals and fossils. The soil is permeable to air and water and is rich in pumice stone and microelements, which allow the plants to produce a complex aromatic profile. The 10 to 50 year old vines are cultivated following organic and biodynamic principles and the vineyard is in conversion to organic status.
The undisputed champions of Frascati wine, the Santarelli family is almost single- handedly responsible for transforming Frascati into a Titan of the volcanic wine category. Their Frascati DOCG is a deserved winner of the Tre Bicchierri award and is truly one of Italy’s great white wines.
This is an intense and aromatic Frascati, with notes of juicy exotic fruits complemented by floral top notes. Refreshing yet textured with fruity flavours of apple and pear layered with hints of minerality, finishing on a delicious savoury note.
Made from a blend of local grape varieties, which flourish on the volcanic hills south of Rome. The vineyards were completely replanted during 1990 to 1992, at a density of 5,500 vines per hectare to limit vigour, thus concentrating the flavours in the grapes. The vines are planted at an elevation of 300 metres above sea level and are orientated towards the south-east to maximise sunlight exposure. The volcanic soils are layered with granular tuffs, which are rich in mineral elements producing elegant and fresh wines with a distinctive character.
“Saint Clair now makes the country’s and perhaps the world’s best Sauvignon Blanc” Bob Campbell MW
An intensely fragrant wine, where aromas of tropical blackcurrant bud and passionfruit are complemented by delicate notes of green nettle. Rich and beautifully balanced on the palate with vibrant flavours of passionfruit and melon and an underlying mineral note leading to a long, lingering finish.
Drinking beautifully now and will be at its best over the next three to five years.
The 2019 Block W Chenin Blanc is mineral in profile, tightly wound in its youth, slowly maturing overtime to release delicate floral nuances, trimmed with a finely poised line of acidity. Textured with delicate spice from subtle oak ageing, this is a superlative example of Chenin Blanc with a saline finish.
The grapes come from the Single Vineyard Block W, which is located in the Rustenhof area of Stellenbosch. The soil is Cambrian Cape granite, a duplex soil with a marked textural contrast between the coarse sandy topsoil and the clay enriched subsoil. The clay subsoil, offers good water retention properties, which help to nourish the vines during the hot summers. The vineyard is situated just over 2.5 miles from the sea and vines are grown at an elevation of 65 to 70 metres. The sea breezes have a cooling influence on the vines, imbuing the grapes with a natural acidity that beautifully balances the ripe, concentrated flavours the grapes reach in this warm, sunny climate.
New limited-edition wine from the urban winery Blackbook, based under a railway arch in Battersea, South London.
Grapes are sourced from the single Clay Hill Vineyard in Essex and harvested in mid-October.
This is an aromatic white wine with citrus, honeydew melon and stone fruits over hints of ginger and almond. Peach, zippy lime and a smoky, flinty finish make up a palate that’s both intense and refreshing. A real testament to quality English winemaking.
Pegasus Bay is a pioneering, family-owned estate in the Waipara Valley of North Canterbury, established by the Donaldson family in the 1980s. With a strong focus on sustainable viticulture and low-intervention winemaking, the estate has gained international recognition for producing wines of depth, structure, and individuality.
‘Bel Canto’ is a reserve-style expression crafted only in exceptional vintages, where the grapes are allowed extended hang time and often develop noble botrytis. This approach, along with wild fermentation and ageing on lees, allows the wine to develop remarkable texture, intensity, and age-worthiness while retaining freshness and vibrancy.
The 2023 ‘Bel Canto’ opens with a luminous golden hue, hinting at the richness and concentration to come. Aromatically dynamic, the wine bursts with a vibrant interplay of tropical and citrus notes, pineapple, mango, and orange blossom lead the charge, followed by layers of quince, kumquat, and a subtle minerality reminiscent of wet river stones. On the palate, it strikes a beautiful balance between generosity and precision. A plush, textural mid-palate is enlivened by a cheeky whip of acidity and ripe phenolic grip, giving the wine both structure and energy. These elements funnel together into a persistent, mouthwatering finish that lingers with both elegance and intensity.
‘Pietracalda’ is Feudi di San Gregorio’s finest Fiano Di Avellino and is made from their finest Fiano grapes. Aromas of exotic fruits are enhanced by spicy undertones. Notes of fresh flowers, such as chamomile, freshly picked stoned fruits and candied citron are balanced by a crisp palate, with a lovely creamy texture and distinct minerality on the finish.
The beautiful Feudi di San Gregorio vineyards are spread out over lush and gentle hills in Sorbo Serpico, approximately an hour from Naples and Mount Vesuvius. The soils are volcanic, sandstone and marl. Each vineyard is closely monitored with a meteorological station and combined with the technologies of the new state-of-the-art wine cellar; they ensure that each vintage comes as close to perfection as possible. The soil in the vineyards is predominantly volcanic, which imparts the distinctive minerality to the resulting wine.
Sourced from six carefully selected vineyard sites in the Kumeu region, the 2023 Estate Chardonnay continues Kumeu River’s tradition of crafting benchmark Chardonnay that consistently overdelivers on elegance and precision.
The wine opens with fragrant aromas of lemon zest, subtle white peach and a delicate floral lift. On the palate, it is beautifully poised and finely textured, showing citrus-driven purity supported by understated oak influence – no new barrels were used, allowing the fruit and minerality to take centre stage. A silky mouthfeel and vibrant acidity lead to a clean, persistent finish with signature Kumeu finesse.
Elegant and immediately drinkable, the 2023 Estate Chardonnay also has the structure to age gracefully over the next 4–6 years.
This is one of the best Viogniers made outside the Northern Rhone. Barrel fermented in new French oak and aged on its lees, this is a fresh, concentrated, aromatic wine, bursting with complex flavours of peach, orange, lemon jasmine, herbs and pepper.
Thomas Labille is an accomplished winemaker based in the heart of Chablis
His 2022 Chablis shows all the hallmarks of classic Chablis, with lively citrus fruits layered with mineral overtones. Crisp, and bone dry with a lovely supple texture through to a bright, fresh finish.
