Our favourite wines, chosen by the team for value for money, unique characters, and just plain drinkability.
Albino Armani 1607 Moscato Spumante, Veneto, Italy
Albino Armani 1607 Moscato Spumante, Veneto, Italy
Moscato, an aromatic wine par eccellence, is traditionally consumed in the sparkling version to better appreciate its impressive fruity and floral bouquet and the bright golden color. On the nose it offers intense and captivating
frangrances that recall
Alpha Zeta 'V' Valpolicella 2019, Veneto, Italy
Alpha Zeta 'V' Valpolicella 2019, Veneto, Italy
Under the leading New Zealand Winemaker Matt Thomson, Alpha Zeta make a range of quality wines, each true to their regional identity, using only grapes sourced from specially selected vineyards in the hills around Verona. This Valpolicella is typically so
Alpha Zeta Pinot Grigio 2021, delle Venezie IGT, Italy
Alpha Zeta Pinot Grigio 2021, delle Venezie IGT, Italy
Clean, crisp and fresh but still with plenty of character, this wine is lively and aromatic, with the classic freshly baked bread crust perfumes and ripe, juicy pear character. A classic aperitif or complement to pan-Asian cuisine, salads and light pasta
Andre Clouet "1911" NV, Champagne, France
Andre Clouet "1911" NV, Champagne, France
Only 1911 bottles of this Grand Cru Champagne are made each year and every bottle is numbered by hand. Though it is classified as a non vintage Champagne, the wines that make up the blend are actually from the 1995, 1996 and 1997 vintages.
Tasting note
Andre Clouet Grande Reserve NV, Champagne, France
Andre Clouet Grande Reserve NV, Champagne, France
The estate of André Clouet lies in the heart of Grand Cru Pinot Noir country in the little town of Bouzy. The estate is run by Jean-François Clouet, a long-standing friend of The Vintner, whose champagnes are outstanding. Jean-Francois owns 8 hectares of
Andre Clouet Silver Brut NV Champagne Magnum 1500ml
Andre Clouet Silver Brut NV Champagne Magnum 1500ml
The NV Brut Nature Silver is naturally a very focused, driven wine given the no-dosage style. This shows wonderful nuance and depth all the way through to the long finish, with bright aromas and flavors but less of the toastiness than some of the hous
Anna de Codorniu, Blanc de Blancs, Brut Cava, Catalonia, Spain
Anna de Codorniu, Blanc de Blancs, Brut Cava, Catalonia, Spain
Anna de Codorníu Blanc de Blancs Reserva is a unique edition for selected gastronomy. The vivacity, freshness and fruitiness of Anna are enriched by aging in cavas over 15 months, which makes it the perfect company of our cuisine.
Varietals: Chardonnay
Arteis & Co Brut Rose 2007, Champagne, France
Arteis & Co Brut Rose 2007, Champagne, France
Nose:
A sharp and elegantly powerful noise with yellow fruits notes, bloody orange and some red fruits such as strawberry and raspberry coulis; some nice white fruit aromas bring in some complexity with notes of pear and apple
Palate :
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Azienda Agricola Icollirossi Monforte d`Alba Barolo DOCG Nebbiolo 2016, Piemont, Italy
Azienda Agricola Icollirossi Monforte d`Alba Barolo DOCG Nebbiolo 2016, Piemont, Italy
Tart, somewhat undergrowthy scent of more red than black berries with clearly dried-floral notes, hints of almonds and a touch of tar. Also in the mouth rather tart, slightly nutty and dried-vegetable, fine-dusty, present tannin, good persistence, chalky
Baron de Ley Gran Reserva 2015, Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain
Baron de Ley Gran Reserva 2015, Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain
Made from grapes grown in the cooler parts of the Imas vineyard estate at Mendavia (Rioja Baja).
The wine is an attractive ruby-red colour, of medium density, and has brick-red hues. The nose reveals an aroma of toast, ripe fruits, traces of infusions,
Baron de Ley Reserva 2017, Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain
Baron de Ley Reserva 2017, Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain
Ruby-red colour. On the nose it surprises you with its powerful fruity character mingling with reminders of its noble ageing, traces of coconut, toffee and attractive wild herb nuances. After a powerful attack the sensation of soft, supple volume gradual
Bodega Privada Extra Brut, Sparkling, Mendoza, Argentina
Bodega Privada Extra Brut, Sparkling, Mendoza, Argentina
Danny's notes:
Love this wine, it's super affordable as an everyday sparkling, it punches well above it's weight,
Structure:
Decent acid, good consistent bubbles, good balance between bright fruits and autolysis aromas and flavours
Aroma and f
Borsao Tres Picos 2019, Garnacha, Campo de Borja, Spain
Borsao Tres Picos 2019, Garnacha, Campo de Borja, Spain
Maceration during 20-25 days in total. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of between 25 to 30 degree. The wine is submitted to an aging of 5 months in new bordelaise barrels of French Oak.
Very intense cherry red colour
Borsao ‘Berola' 2017, Garnacha, Campo De Borja DO, Spain
Borsao ‘Berola' 2017, Garnacha, Campo De Borja DO, Spain
Rich, almost extravagant, this wine offers ample evidence that red wine blends in Campo de Borja can achieve relatively lofty heights. This Garnacha-based wine, allied with helpmates such as Syrah and Cabernet, shows lots of black fruits, even hints of ca
Bretz Riesling Spatlese 2019, Rheinhessen, Germany
Bretz Riesling Spatlese 2019, Rheinhessen, Germany
The family estate Bretz was founded in 1721 and for centuries the wine estate has cultivated vines at the vineyard site Petersberg, the highest point in Rheinhessen. The families’ main goal is to create unique wines at high quality level by using old trad
Buehler Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2017 USA
Buehler Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2017 USA
Our 2017 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon grown on our estate hillside vineyards (30%) in conjunction with grapes from other mature, high-quality, low-yielding Napa Valley vineyards located on the valley floor. Comprised o
Buehler Zinfandel, Napa Valley, California 2018
Buehler Zinfandel, Napa Valley, California 2018
The grapes we choose for our 2015 Buehler Vineyards Napa Valley Zinfandel are a mix of those off our estate vineyards and grapes from other select Napa Valley high quality, low-yielding vineyards. Dry-farmed for over 28 years, our 4.5 acre estate block co
Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2019, Abruzzo, Italy
Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2019, Abruzzo, Italy
Intense ruby red with purplish reflections; intense nose, characteristic of the primary aromas of the grape variety; a fruity element, robust and full-bodied, well-balanced with its tannins.
Grape Varietal: Montepulciano
ABV: 12.5%
Vol: 750ml
Cantina Zaccagnini Pecorino DOC 2020, Abruzzo, Italy
Cantina Zaccagnini Pecorino DOC 2020, Abruzzo, Italy
The wine has a bright yellow colour with greenish reflections. A citrusy, aromatic, very pleasant bouquet, highlighting the grapefruit notes. On the palate it is balanced, persistent and very fresh due to the consistent acidic structure of the grape var
Domaine Paul Blanck Aurerrois Vieilles Vignes 2018, Alsace, France
Domaine Paul Blanck Aurerrois Vieilles Vignes 2018, Alsace, France
This wine is a beautiful shade of bright yellow. On the nose, notes of flowers and fruit salad. On the palate, the wine is soft and silky with a fruity, mineral finish. This is an easy match for white meats, poultry and vegetable dishes.
Grape variety:
Domaine Paul Blanck Pinot Gris 2019, Alsace, France
Domaine Paul Blanck Pinot Gris 2019, Alsace, France
The wine is delightful to look at, with a pale golden yellow hue. Beautifully limpid. Luminous flashes, a twinkling, of pale straw gold. A gentle nose, giving off a subtle aromatic mix of fruit flesh (peaches, nectarines) and cereal grain. The attack is b
Erste+Neue Pinot Grigio 2019, Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Erste+Neue Pinot Grigio 2019, Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
The Pinot Grigio is graced with lovely purity in its clean, focused fruit. There is a wonderful warmth that radiates through the wine even if this remains a fresh, mineral-driven style of Pinot Grigio.
Nose: floral, butter, cream, almond and citrus
Tast
Erste+Neue Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Südtirol Alto Adige, Italy
Erste+Neue Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Südtirol Alto Adige, Italy
Higher hilly areas between 400 and 500m above sea level. Gravelly, calcareous soil. Fermentation and storage at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks; particularly careful treatment of the grapes to save the typical spicy aroma. Bright straw yellow wi
Fattoria La Massa 'La Massa' , 2017 Toscana IGT, Italy
Fattoria La Massa 'La Massa' , 2017 Toscana IGT, Italy
93 points James Suckling
Outer quote mark A plush red with sweet-berry and spice aromas and flavors. Hints of vanilla. Full body. Lush and delicious. Needs a little time to come together, but already very attractive. Inner quote mark (7/2019)
91 poin
