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2022 The Eleanor Chardonnay, Hartenberg Wine Estate
£3695

The Eleanor Chardonnay is a serious style Chardonnay made to honour the matriarch of the historically most influential family to own the estate prior to the current day. Strong and resolute in character, yet always sophisticated and poised, the influence of Eleanor Finlayson`s spirit seems evident in this wine.

The bouquet is flush with fresh aromas of citrus and lanolin, finishing on an enticing floral note. The aroma evolves in the glass, developing hints of pastries. The citrus freshness carries through to an elegant and balanced palate. Good acidity is met by biscotti and stone fruit with and long finish.

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2022 North Canterbury Chardonnay, Pyramid Valley
£3695
Pyramid Valley, established by Mike and Claudia Weersing, is a boutique powerhouse in Waipara’s limestone-rich Omihi Hills. They harness old vine Mendoza clones (planted 1982–1990) on cool clay soils to craft site-specific Chardonnay known for its balance of finesse and depth.

The wine presents a subtly hazy, lemon-gold hue. The nose reveals layered aromas of grilled nuts, citrus zest, delicate florals, and a faint hint of lemon rind. On the palate, mouth-watering acidity drives a laser-focused profile featuring vibrant citrus, toasted nut complexity, and a creamy mid-palate, all wrapped in a saline signature. This is a classic North Canterbury Chardonnay, fully ripe, texturally refined, and built for both early enjoyment and medium-term cellaring.

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2021 Milla Cala , Viña VIK
£3800
A signature blend of all the varieties on the VIK estate, the red fruit notes from the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot intermingle perfectly with the black fruit and spice of the Carmenère, all underpinned by a mineral hint of Cabernet Franc and the violet nuances of Syrah.

Situated within the valley’s interior, the vineyard benefits from a rich tapestry of diverse terroirs and microclimates. Each parcel features unique exposures, tempered by coastal breezes, which intricately crafts complexity in the resulting wines. The vineyards are planted across 12 small valleys, totalling 327 hectares. More than 6,000 soil analyses were conducted to match clonal selection of rootstock and varieties. The soil types include colluvial, alluvial, sand, clay, and gravel stone, each imparting a distinctive characteristic to the resulting blend. Milla Calla incorporates all the varieties on the estate. The vines are planted in the Colchaguilla, La Feria, Boqueron plots at high density, of 10,000 vines per hectare, with six bunches per vine. 50% of the vineyards are massale selection and 50% are from carefully selected clones. The vines are sustainably cultivated and hand-harvested at optimum maturity.

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2022 Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaillons, Domaine Sébastien Dampt
£3950

Sebastien Dampt is fast rising to the top echelons of chablis winemaking. Year upon year he delivers remarkable wines that are an ode to the regional terroir, reflecting both their devotion to winemaking and the rich heritage of Chablis. The domain is undoubtedly a perfect embodiment of tradition meets modernity in wine-making.

This 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaillons possesses a brilliant golden tint, with an enticing aroma of citrus fruits and white flowers. This Chablis is well-balanced, offering a bright, zingy freshness complemented with rich, fruity flavours. The palate is defined by a minerally undertow, evoking chalk and flint notes. Ripe and structured, it culminates in a long, lingering finish. A reflection of its celebrated terroir, this wine is a testament to sophisticated winemaking.

In terms of vinification, Sébastien keeps it simple. His approach is traditional, as he learned from his father and grandfather. In Chablis this means fermentation and maturation in steel tanks. Sébastien does not use winemaking techniques such as battonage or wood aging; he is all about pure grape and terroir expression. The wine does undergo the usual malolactic fermentation in Chablis, which rounds out the acids just a little more.

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2022 Morgon Côte du Py Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Jean Foillard
£4100
Domaine Jean Foillard wines have achieved cult like status in Morgon.

The 2022 Morgon Côte du Py Vieilles Vignes is a quintessential expression of Jean Foillard’s commitment to natural winemaking and the unique terroir of Morgon. Crafted from 100% Gamay grapes sourced from old vines, some over 60 years old, planted on the renowned Côte du Py’s granite and schist soils, this wine embodies the depth and elegance characteristic of the region.

It opens in the glass with an inviting bouquet of ripe red fruits, including raspberry and cherry, complemented by floral notes and subtle hints of spice and minerality. The palate is fresh and vibrant, showcasing juicy red fruit flavours with a velvety texture. Well-integrated acidity and fine tannins provide structure, leading to a persistent and elegant finish.

While approachable now, the 2022 Morgon Côte du Py Vieilles Vignes has the potential to evolve gracefully over the next 10 to 15 years.

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2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Solitude
£4250
Domaine de la Solitude’s wines are renowned for their characteristic elegance whilst expressing the true origins of their terroir. This 2022 is a rich and opulent wine with ripe blackcurrant aromas layered with notes of the garrigue and cistus (a hardy shrub) flowers. Full-bodied but with a soft texture on the palate, this wine retains the estate’s characteristic elegance whilst embracing a modern style of winemaking. Ripe fruits combine with notes of cocoa and cherry and a hint of liquorice on the finish.

Domaine de la Solitude has one of the best terroirs in Châteauneuf-du-Pape with its abundance of rounded quartzite stones from the Villafranchian period. These stones absorb heat during the day and then radiate it at night, promoting full grape maturity. Yielding just 30 hectolitres per hectare, the vines are carefully managed throughout the year. The grapes are hand-harvested once each variety has reached full maturity, which is based on tastings undertaken by an expert panel. The vineyard is farmed sustainably; the domain promotes and develops biodiversity in the vineyard by maintaining a flourishing wine-growing ecosystem.

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2022 ‘Pojega’ Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore, Guerrieri Rizzardi – MAGNUM
£4500
A magnum of 2022 Pojega Ripasso Valpolicella by Guerrieri Rizzardi

Crafted from hand-harvested grapes grown on the historic Rizzardi family estate—established in 1649 and nestled in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico zone—this Ripasso showcases both tradition and finesse. The inclusion of 10% Amarone in the Ripasso process brings added depth and structure to the wine, while preserving the hallmark freshness and elegance of the region.

In the glass, the nose of the 2022 Pojega is aromatic and expressive, offering layers of ripe dark cherry, blackberry, and plum, with subtle hints of spice, dried herbs, and cocoa. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with a vibrant acidity that lends lift and drinkability, balanced by a supple texture and fine-grained tannins. The Amarone component adds richness and complexity, contributing to a long, persistent finish with notes of dark fruit and earthy undertones.

Multi-dimensional and refined, Pojega is a red that captivates now and promises even more with time in the bottle. A perfect companion to hearty dishes, but equally compelling on its own.

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2022 Sancerre ‘Terre de Silex’, Chateau de Sancerre
£4600

A fresh, invigorating and mineral expression of Sancerre from the famous Silex soils, this stunning cuvée shows beautiful structure and longevity.

The 55-hectare estate comprises 93 different plots over the five villages of Thauvenay, Ménétréol, Bué, Sancerre and Crézancy. This combination offers the possibility to select from the best plots from a range of terroirs with distinct mesoclimates, resulting in complexity in the wine. The region’s rolling hills and semi-continental climate produce beautifully structured Sauvignon Blancs that are crisp and fresh, evoking aromas of ripe gooseberries, smoke and gunflint notes. The grapes for this cuvée come from two plots rich in clay and with a high flint content, known as Silex. Silex is a type of sedimentary soil which is rich in flint; renowned for imbuing the wines with a distinctive flinty, mineral character.

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2022 Moutere Pinot Noir ‘Home Block’, Neudorf
£4795
Nelson lends itself to sophisticated, savoury Pinot Noir. This is a gentle and graceful Pinot. Vanilla, violets and pink peppercorns are woven together with notes of pomegranate, blueberries and soft acidity. Fine, cocoa-like tannins tie this wine together with elegance and purity. There are seductive, brooding, earthy, visceral nuances throughout this Moutere Pinot. It’s Autumnal and crunchy, which keeps it refreshing and restrained

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2022 Chardonnay Skin Contact, Ataraxia
£4900
Ataraxia, founded by celebrated South African winemaker Kevin Grant, is perched high in the dramatic hills of the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, one of the country’s premier cool-climate wine regions. With vineyards planted at altitude on stony, clay-rich soils derived from ancient Bokkeveld Shale, Ataraxia is uniquely positioned to craft wines of purity, precision, and place.

The 2022 vintage marks only the third time Ataraxia has produced a fully skin-fermented Chardonnay, drawing on millennia-old winemaking traditions. This limited bottling pushes boundaries while honouring heritage, using an ancient technique to deepen the narrative of South African Chardonnay. The result is a rare and distinctive wine that invites curiosity and rewards attention, offering an authentic expression of terroir and time.

In the glass, it opens with aromas of orange peel, chamomile, toasted almond, and dried apricot, layered with earthy undertones and subtle spice. On the palate, the wine is structured yet fluid, with firm tannins and a mouth-coating richness that gives way to notes of preserved lemon, white peach, ginger, and a gentle saline minerality. The extended skin contact imparts both grip and intrigue, while the cool-climate acidity of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge keeps the wine vibrant and precise through a lingering, savoury finish.

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2022 Bannockburn Pinot Noir, Valli
£4995
Valli Vineyards, established in 1998 by pioneering winemaker Grant Taylor, is renowned for crafting single-vineyard wines that express the unique terroirs of Central Otago. The Bannockburn Vineyard, located in the Cromwell Basin, benefits from a warmer, semi-continental climate and deep, free-draining loess soils over gravelly schist. These conditions yield Pinot Noirs of depth, structure, and longevity. Since 2015, winemaker Jen Parr has collaborated with Taylor, bringing a shared commitment to producing wines that embody honesty, integrity, and a true sense of place.

The 2022 Valli Bannockburn Pinot Noir exhibits a bright garnet hue and a lifted bouquet of dried florals, wild thyme, Otago cherry, mulberry, and nuances of new leather. On the palate, it offers a harmonious blend of forest fruits and lush florals, underpinned by an intriguing flinty note. The wine’s finely textured structure builds gracefully, culminating in a persistent and captivating finish. Great now and will continue to evolve over the next 15 years.

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2022 Gibbston Pinot Noir, Valli
£4995
Valli Vineyards, founded in 1998 by renowned winemaker Grant Taylor, is dedicated to expressing the unique terroirs of Central Otago through single-vineyard winemaking. Grant is a four-time winner of the prestigious International Winemaker of the Year award at the IWC in London. He has been instrumental in shaping Central Otago’s global Pinot Noir reputation over the last 4 decades. Since 2015, winemaker Jen Parr has collaborated with Taylor, bringing a shared commitment to producing wines that embody honesty, integrity, and a true sense of place.

The Gibbston vineyard, Valli’s original site, is located in the coolest and highest sub-region of Central Otago, known for producing wines of elegance, vibrancy, and aromatic complexity. Under the guidance of Taylor and winemaker Jen Parr (NZ Winemaker of the Year 2020), Valli continues to craft wines that embody purity, precision, and place.

In the glass, the 2022 Valli Gibbston Pinot Noir is a captivating expression of this alpine sub-region. Aromatically intricate, it opens with an evocative mix of wild thyme, rosemary, fennel, and earthy mushroom, harmoniously intertwined with bright notes of dark cherry, ripe strawberry, and dried rose petals. On the palate, the wine is refined and focused, offering a compact yet layered structure that flows gracefully, akin to a mountain river in spring. Fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity provide drive and tension, while the hallmark Gibbston perfume lingers beautifully on the finish. Elegant yet concentrated, this Pinot Noir is both immediately expressive and built to age gracefully over the next two decades.

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2022 Estate Reserve Chardonnay, Lismore
£5200
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.

A stunning example of a restrained, cool-climate Chardonnay. Intense citrus aromas and classic soft fruits, jasmine and walnut are layered with honey and vanilla notes. The palate is beautifully balanced with refreshing, crisp acidity and a distinct minerality. Concentrated and refined, with a crisp, clean citrus finish.

Having pioneered a new extreme cool climate region in South Africa, Samantha chose to release an Estate Reserve range to illustrate what the vineyards are capable of. The wines are produced from very low yielding vines. The vineyard is planted at 300 metres above sea level, in the foothills of the Sonderend Mountain Range.

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2022 Earthborn ‘6 Barrels’ Chardonnay, Ataraxia
£5250
The Ataraxia Chardonnay Earthborn Organic – this new organic variation of the highly endowed Chardonnay’s of Ataraxia is truly exceptional! Fermented in 20% new wood, it is taut and tangy, with delicious aromas of mandarin and lemongrass, subtle spices, an impressive structure, stunning depth and exceptional minerality.

This “Vin de Terroir” was made from Ataraxia’s first vintage of organic grapes grown on its own vineyards. He presents a journey of conversion to organic principles that began five years ago. Spontaneous and complete barrel fermentation without additives, followed by maturation in specially selected French oak barrels, sourced exclusively from Burgundian coopers, were part of a gentle and minimalist winemaking approach without interfering with the natural vinification processes.

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2022 Waitaki Pinot Noir, Valli
£5495
Valli Vineyards, founded in 1998 by renowned winemaker Grant Taylor, is dedicated to expressing the unique terroirs of Central Otago through single-vineyard winemaking. Grant is a four-time winner of the prestigious International Winemaker of the Year award at the IWC in London. He has been instrumental in shaping Central Otago’s global Pinot Noir reputation over the last 4 decades. Since 2015, winemaker Jen Parr has collaborated with Taylor, bringing a shared commitment to producing wines that embody honesty, integrity, and a true sense of place.

The 2022 Valli Waitaki Pinot Noir is a wine of striking poise and aromatic complexity, capturing the unique energy of this limestone-rich region. It shimmers in the glass with a translucent garnet hue, inviting you into a beguiling bouquet of wild strawberry, pomegranate, and pink pomelo, delicately threaded with wild thyme, cedar, and a smoky hint of gunflint. The palate is equally compelling, with layers of cardamom, allspice, damson plum, tart cherry, and fresh strawberry unfurling in seamless succession. Sleek and finely tuned, the wine’s lithe frame is supported by silky tannins and a bright, mineral-driven acidity that leads to a long, savoury finish marked by a signature saline lift. Intense fragrance, savoury nuance, and electric vitality define this exceptional Pinot Noir, mesmerising now, with the structure and balance to evolve beautifully over 15+ years.

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