White Wines
2008 Chardonnay, Gouguenheim
This oak-aged Chardonnay is one of the finest we've tasted from Argentina, with buttery aromas, a touch of citrus, and elegant oak. We also think it's great with sesame chicken. Mendoza leading light Susana Balbo crafted it from the impeccable fruit of Patricio Gouguenheim's 'Valle Escondido' ('Hidden Valley') vineyards in high, cool Tupungato, where grape-growing conditions are just about perfect. Doubly-rewarding for her; she'd urged him to invest his inheritance there in the first
Astrolabe Chardonnay Oaked
Grown at Astrolabe Farm and Two Ponds Vineyard, the grapes from this harvest were of unusual high quality with a great intensity of flavour and moderate acid levels. The resultant wine is straw gold in colour and displays ripe melon and dried stone fruits aromas, followed by a buttery, honeyed lift. A textured palate with an abundance of stone fruit, it has a pleasing weight and a long dry finish.
2005 Vouvray Moelleux 'Le Haut Lieu' Domaine Huet
Gaston Huet was a hero of French viticulture. He relentlessly championed the cause of top quality wine and his own beloved Vouvray in particular. He established his domaine as the standard for all others. As mayor of the village of Vouvray for many years he presided over the rise of the Vouvray appelation and exerted influence to promote the wines at every occasion. One notable battle was when he forced the TGV line that was being built through his region to be laid on rubber shock absorbers lest the vibrations disturb the wine in the cellars. The domaine is now ably run by his son in law Noel Pinguet.
Hereford Ros
The group Penaflor owns parcels of vines in the best part of Argentina where the sun shines 300 days a year! Harvested in April, the 2009 vintage is already in stock and is fresh, fruity and fabulous!Argentinian ros
2006 Chardonnay Reserva, Casa Rivas
A lavish step up in quality from our regulation Casa Rivas Chardonnay. Rich and weighty yet exuberant. The latest addition to our Casa Rivas range (showcase for Chilean brilliance) comes courtesy of grandiose, century-old Viña Tarapacá. Their 2,600 hectare Rosario de Naltagua plot lies in a loop of the Maipo River, 40 minutes' invigorating drive south of Santiago. Ideal growing conditions, notably cold nights and hot days, produce stylish, characterful wines like this.
South Africa Mixed 12-bottle case
With long hours of sunshine, moderated by sea and mountain breezes, South Africa has the perfect climate for grape growing. This case is a joyful jumble of varieties and styles, from the easy-drinking Beach House White to the South African classic red, Pinotage.
DOMAINE FAIVELEY - Meursault 2009 75cl Bottle
The 2009 vintage gives us a light gold Meursault with a typical nose for its appellation. These aromas of quince, ripe peach, and grilled notes are also found on the palate, where the wine is rich and round. It's a balanced wine with beautifully long aromas and very representative of Meursault.
2008 Riesling, Watervale, Tim Gramp, Clare Valley
If you're looking forward to some expensive seafood (or just quiche on the beach), you'll be delighted with this intensely citrusy Riesling from Tim Gramp and South Australia's elite Clare Valley. The area lies on rich seams of slate, like those underlying some of Germany's finest vineyards. Which makes for impressive roofing and fantastically pure Rieslings. Watervale is among the Clare's most sought-after vineyard areas, so this really is the crème de la crème.
Mâcon Blanc Villages Louis Jadot Single White Wine, Boxed, 75cl
Presented in a wooden box, this single Chardonnay is a dry, fruity wine with florals aroma and a hint of lemon. Best served chilled with fish or poultry
Torrontez, Famatina Valley, Bodegas Tapiz
Argentinian trophy winery Tapiz was bought by local sons of the soil the Ortiz family with a view to honestly expressing the challenging 'terroir' thereabouts. Namely, the Valle de Famatina, between 1000-1400m above sea level, in semi-desert with only 400mm rain per year. Using estate grown fruit and grapes from trusted neighbours, they create wines that resonate with the extremity of their origins.
Finca Sophenia Reserve Chardonnay
Golden yellow colour of good intensity. Intense tropical fruit aromas like pineapple, mango and peach, with delicate citric and mineral hints. Vanilla and toast notes confer elegance and complexity. In the mouth, it shows a sweet and concentrated entrance of good balance leading to a fresh and persistent finish.
SAUZA - Tres Generacion Plata 70cl Bottle
This Plata Tequila is an un-aged, crystal clear tequila made from 100% blue agave. It is triple-distilled, giving it a unique pure agave taste and smoothness. Colour: Brilliantly clear and colourless. Aroma: Mild fleshy agave with hints of citrus and sweet floral notes. Body: Smooth and light with clean tingle. Taste: Initial spiciness on a background of herbs and fresh agave. It is exceptionally well balanced with no bite or burn. Finish: Lingering white pepper, finishing clean and cool.
2007 Pinot Grigio, ll Colle,Veneto, Italy
Founded in 1972 by Fabio Ceschin (whose family have made wine since the 1920s) Il Colle lies amid the rolling hillsides of San Pietro di Feletto, north of Treviso. Italian wine aficionados will recognise this as Prosecco country, but the estate also produces an impressive range of still wines like this classic Pinot Grigio. Delicate aromas of peaches and spice lead to a softly-textured palate with a crisp finish. Excels with creamy pasta dishes.
2008 Masetto Dulcis, Endrizzi (Half Bottle)
The Endrici family, enthusiastic practitioners of biodynamic cultivation, have made wines in northern Italy's mountainous Trentino region for four generations from the fruit of two vineyards: Masetto and Kinderleit. The character of Masetto Dulcis derives from the sweetness of late-harvested aromatic Traminer and Chardonnay, barrel-fermented and matured. Enjoy the rich exotic fruit aromas and honeyed stone fruit flavours in this pale amber nectar with creamy, fruity
Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2009/2010, Casablanca Valley
A rich buttery Chardonnay from one of the best producers in Chile. Aromas of toffee apple with lovely essences of toasty oak make this a great alternative to white burgundy.
2007 Con Class, Rueda Blanco, Vendimia Excepcional, Cuevas de Castilla
Sixth generation winemaker Ricardo Sanz has brought expertise and a flair for modern styles to Spain's Rueda region. His speciality is the ancient, temperamental Verdejo grape, whose delicate character is preserved by harvesting at night and fermenting the wines slowly at low temperatures. This seafood-friendly wine, a blend of Verdejo, white Rioja grape Viura, and Sauvignon Blanc is vibrant and zesty, with grapefruit, cut grass, gooseberries and tropical fruits.
BRIOTTET - Liqueur de Melon (Cantaloupe) 70cl Bottle
It was from Egypt, where it was already cultivated five centuries BC, that the melon set off for a long journey through Asia, via Persia and India. The 'Cantaloup' melon, cultivated by Roman monks, was introduced into France, in c.1495, by an expedition of Charles VIII on returning from the Wars of Italy. What a good idea! To begin with the melon was acclimated in the Comtat Venaissin and brought renown to the city of Cavaillon where Briottet's melons are produced. They are macerated to obtain a pleasant sweet, fruity and typical liqueur. It can be served as an aperitif or with desserts, alone or accompanied by champagne or white wine. Served chilled, it is excellent with sorbets, soups or fruit salads. You can also serve it in this cocktail: 3 cl liqueur de melons -1.5 cl vodka - 1.5 cl curacao triple sec - Fizzy water. To be drunk iced.
DuQue Egmond Cava Brut
Beautiful, full and dry sparkling white wine. Light yellow with a small green tint. Exuberant scent, spicy, and fresh with hints of banana, melon, apricot and apple. Powerful mousse, fresh flavour, perfectly balanced. The dry finish is long with good acidity. This Cava is made from the Macabeo, Parellada and Xarello grapes.
Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc
Classic expression of the dry, gooseberry, grass and passion fruit style of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Clean and crisp it is bursting with minerality and white stone fruit flavours. Expressive on the palate, finishing with great length. This fashionable white wine is a benchmark by which New World Sauvignons are judged. Awarded a Gold Medal at the prestigious Royal Hobart Show.
Inycon Sicilia Chardonnay Pinot Grigio Vineyard Selection 75cl
INYCON VINEYARD SELECTION CHARD P GRIGIO 75CL
VALDIVIESO - Reserve Viognier 2010 75cl Bottle
Lifted fragrant nose of apricots and dried stone fruits. Crisp and clean on the palate, well structured with excellent fruit weight. The whole Valdivieso range encapsulates everything that Chile excels at: rich, vibrant flavours and smooth, glossy textures. This is fragrant with gorgeous flavours of apricots and peaches with a crisp, clean finish.
Castillo Santa Paulina Sauvignon Blanc
This wine is perfect for dry white wine enthusiasts. It bursts with notes of exotic fuits and has a wonderful freshness. This white wine comes just in time for the season. Fruity and refreshing, it will be ideal with fish or summery salads!More about Chile...The vineyards in Chile spread over 180,000 ha and lie at the border of the Pacific Ocean on the West and the Andes on the East. A new era of continous improvement started in 1850 when famous French wine makers realised the region's great potential and came over with their skills and vinification techniques. Chilean wine has become increasingly popular since the seventies and has clearly tickled our taste buds! The vineyards enjoyed another wave of investment and improvement techniques in the 1990s, which has allowed Chilean wine to compete on the international scene. Chilean wine is definitely worth a try, even for those who belong to the Old World school of thought! We are sure that it is only the beginning of the success story and that a lot of new exciting and fascinating wines are waiting just around the corner! And another thing... Chilean vineyards are the only ones in the world that have not been touched by phylloxera, a bug that damaged European and American vineyards in the 1900s. Some of the vines are 140 years old and are able to produce very rich, complex and well-structured wines.
2007 Watervale Riesling, Mitchell Estate
We've been fans of this stellar Riesling for decades. Incisive and elegant, with freshly-cut grapefruit and lemon zest flavours, it's fantastically refreshing, and a favourite at Cellar and Kitchen Store tastings. Despite having so many contenders for Riesling supremacy in South Australia's Clare Valley (an area north of the Barossa Valley with slate as bedrock - just as in some top German vineyards) Jane and Andrew Mitchell effortlessly lead the pack vintage after vintage.
BOUCHARD PERE & FILS - Gevrey Chambertin 2008/9 75cl Bottle
Deep and intense on the nose. This wine is the result of the perfect marriage between grace and liveliness, strength and finesse. Length of exceptional quality on the finish. Several years of ageing is essential for the full expression of its unique generosity. Food-wine matches: Game, Venison and Full-flavoured cheeses Best served: 17-18 degrees C. Vinification : Fermentation in small temperature-controlled vats. Maturing in oak barrels from France.
Oriano Grillo di Sicilia 2010
The little-known Grillo is native to Sicily and southern Italy, and is one of the region's most ancient white grape varieties. It is more widely found in the region's fortified wine, Marsala, but is here used to make a unique dry white. Straw yellow on colour, with youthful green highlights. The backbone flavours are of green apples, accompanied by scents of almond, pear and camomile on the nose. Drink with oily fish such as mackerel, bass or bream.
