WHITE

Name of wine: Maison Belenger IGP Cotes de Gascogne White Country: France Region: Côtes De Gascogne

The Cote de Gascogne is in the Armagnac area of South West France and is home to La Maison Belenger, a winery that tend to focus on local grape varieties made in a modern style. On the nose there are spicy, floral, citrus and pink grapefruit aromas. The palate has a beautiful minerality and delicate acidity.

Simple tasting notes: Grapefruit, White Blossom, Apple

Name of wine: Cap Cette Picpoul de Pinet  Country: France Region: Pinet

The Cap Cette Picpoul de Pinet is crafted in the heart of the Languedoc region, by leading viticulturalists in the Beauvignac Family. Vineyards benefit from a temperate Mediterranean climate, which results in exuberant, powerful flavours of citrus and florals in the final wines. The Cap Cette Picpoul is no different; harmonious and fresh, this is a classic example of the category.

Simple tasting notes: Citrus, Mineral, Elegant

Name of wine: Les Anges Sauvignon Blanc VDP  Country: France Region: Loire Valley

Made by Les Caves de Loire in the Loire valley north west France, this Sauvignon is crisp and refreshing with lovely balance. This Sauvignon opens to inviting aromas of lime zest, gooseberries, grapefruit, lychee and minerals that take shape in the glass. On the palate this is nicely textured with excellent balance of fruit and vibrant acidity leading into a bright finish.

Simple tasting notes: Lime, Gooseberry, Herbs

Name of wine: Luis Felipe Vine Trail Gewertraminer Country: Chile Region: Central Valley

A dry Gewurztraminer, with just a touch of richness. Well-balanced showing classic notes of orange blossom, lychee and rose followed by a fresh finish.

Simple tasting notes: Lychee, Orange Zest, Pear

Name of wine: Peth Wetz Estate Riesling Rheinhessen Country: Germany Region: Rheinhessen

Weingut Peth-Wetz, run by husband and wife Christian and Maja, epitomises the new face of German wine. A dry Riesling with a delicate fragrance of white peaches, apricot and juicy pears. Classic Rheinhessen, both in expression and style.

Simple tasting notes: Citrus, Peach, Pear

Name of wine: Vivanco Rioja Blanco Country: Spain Region: Rioja

Family owned for four generations. A blend of Viura and Tempranillo Blanco. Really fresh, with intense and elegant aromas of green apple, citrus fruits, pineapple and some floral hints.

Simple tasting notes: Pineapple, Cream, Floral

Name of wine: Domingo Martin Albarino Country: Spain Region: Rías Baixas

Rich and generous flavours of ripe peaches and pears, backed by vivid lemon and mineral acidity. A well-balanced wine with a fresh finish and the classic Albarino Salinity

Simple tasting notes: Peach, Citrus, Sea Salt

Name of wine: Chezatte Sanacerre 22 Country: France Region: Loire Valley

The clay-with-flint soil combined with a few limestone parcels of land give the Estate’s Sancerre a pale, brilliant colour, with a fine, intense smell as well as hints of minerals quite typical of the area. In the mouth, it is fresh with good body and a citrus background. The intensity of the Vintage makes it go well with all types of seafood.

Simple tasting notes: Gooseberry, Citrus, Flint

Name of wine: Domaine Costal Chablis 2021 Country: France Region: Chablis

Our Chablis wine is wonderfully balanced and very attractive, with a remarkable freshness and minerality that marks it out as classic. Expressive and open with ripe and slightly exotic hints that introduce sappy, plump and nicely mineral flavours. Well balanced wine, ideal as an aperitif. Also excellent with seafood, snails, delicatessen and goat cheeses.

Simple tasting notes: Golden Apple, Lemon, Oyster Shell

Name of wine: Domaine Trouillet Pouilly Fuisse Country: France Region: Burgundy

Pouilly Fuissé is the name of the wine region in France where this wine is from. The Pouilly-Fuissé appellation neighbours Saint-Véran in the southern Mâconnais and it’s home to some of Burgundy’s richest, ripest white wines. The multi-award-winning Domaine Trouillet have been established here for over a hundred years. Still family run today, it’s currently managed by fourth-generation winemaker, William. The estate’s vines average between 40 and 50 years old, and along with strict low yields, plus three generations of expertise behind him, he crafts this complex, elegant Chardonnay. Expect full and fresh flavours of citrus, peach, brioche and honey.

Simple tasting notes: Peach, Brioche, Honey

ORANGE

Name of wine: Arancino Bianco Macerato Orange Wine Terre Siciliane IGT Organic  Country: Italy Region: Sicilia

Fermentation begins spontaneously by the indigenous yeasts present in the skins. The maceration-fermentation, subsequently, lasts for over 20 days at a controlled temperature of 15 degrees. In this phase, the skins slowly give way to the wine color, structure and aromas. A strong and important wine, golden yellow in color with soft coppery reflections. It has hints of candied citrus fruits and herbs typical of the Mediterranean. On the palate the salinity and tannins harmonize with the extreme freshness, giving an elegant and persistent finish.

Simple tasting notes: Candied Orange, Mediterranean herbs

Name of wine: Longavi Glup Naranjo  Country: Chile Region: Itata Valley

Six months on skins in concrete tanks, than 4 months in old Frfench barrels. This is intensely floral with lovely exotic grape, tangerine and passionfruit notes. The palate is fresh and tangy, with citrus peel and table grape notes, a hint of mint and lovely fruity terpenic character.

Simple tasting notes: Citrus, Melon, Apple

ROSE

Name of wine: Filarino Sangiovese Rosato Rubicone IGT  Country: Italy Region: Emilia Romagna

A fruity rose made from the thin skinned Sangiovese grape. The nose is delicate, and fine with notes of wild rose, pomegranate and blood orange. It’s a lively wine, fresh and balanced, with a long, complex finish.

Simple tasting notes: Pomegranate, Blood Orange, Blossom

Name of wine: Chateau Roubine Hippy  Country: France Region: Provence

A bright and alluring opening with aromas of exotic fruits, complemented by a refreshing and delicate profile featuring notes of pink grapefruit and lime. A sunny wine that delicers instant enjoyment!

Simple tasting notes: Strawberry, Peach, Pink Grapefruit

RED

Name of wine: La Serre Cabernet Sauvignon Vin de Pays d’Oc  Country: France Region: Pays D’Oc

La Serre is one of Bibendum’s oldest brands, with a history stretching back two decades to when it was one of the pioneers of varietal wines and labels from the South of France in the UK market. The wines still represent brilliant value for money and focus on clean, bright fruit flavours that are easy to appreciate and enjoy. A real crowd-pleaser: this smooth, easy-drinking wine has flavours of fresh blackcurrants and blackberries.

Simple tasting notes: Blackburrant, Blackberry, Plum

Name of wine: Domaine Felines Jourdan Grenache Syrah  Country: France Region: France

A family run winery on the meditereanean coast. This unique terroir translates to crisp, bright flavours and electric acidity that characterise the Felines Jourdan wines. Beautiful ruby color with purplish reflections. The nose is fruity with notes of black cherry, blackberry, cachou and finally blueberry and cocoa. In the mouth, sensation of a gourmet freshness.

Simple tasting notes: Black Cherry, Blueberry, Cocoa

Name of wine: Zensa Nero d’Avola Appassimento IGP Terre Siciliane Organic  Country: Italy Region: Puglia

Zensa , pronounced ‘senza’, by Italian definition means ‘without’. It’s a reference to their winemaking philosophy and practices, which are entirely organic and focus on as little human interference as possible. The team at Zensa focus on using organic grapes from Trapani and Puglia, crafting wines from indigenous varieties. This wine is made from Nero D’avola grapes in the apassimento style. It has a deep purple-red colour and an intense aroma of blackberries and blueberries. The palate is soft and silky, bursting with spicy flavors of black pepper, dark chocolate, wild berries and vanilla. The tannins are elegant and the finish is long.

Simple tasting notes: Red Berries, Chocolate, Vanilla

Name of wine: Chateau Du Caillau Cahors Malbec  Country: France Region: Cahors

Château Du Caillau Malbec Cahors is a red wine hailing from the Cahors region in southwestern France, which has a long history of producing malbec. his wine is made from 100% Malbec and aged 50% in stainless steel tanks and 50% in oak barrels before being bottled. This wine is packed full with flavours of black fruit, cherry and cassis, with a subtle smoky nuance. The tannins are firm and ripe, giving the wine great structure.

Simple tasting notes: Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Tobacco

Name of wine: Les Roches Beaujolais Villages  Country: France Region: Beaujolais

Beaujolais is a small appelation in the south of Burgundy, producing largely Gamay grapes. Beaujolais ranges from light to medium body.This wine has expressive aromas of floral and red fruit notes . Excellent integration of red fruit and savoury flavours with soft and well-balanced tannins.

Simple tasting notes: Cherry, Violet, Redcurrant

Name of wine: Maseria Borgo Dei Truilli Primitivo  Country: Italy Region: Puglia

Intense ruby-red in colour, it displays aromas of black cherries, prunes, spice and white pepper. The moth feel is full-bodied, velvety and elegant, with soft yet firm tannins and a long, lingering finish. The primitivo grapes are carefully selected from low-yielding vineyards in the Province of Taranto, in southern Puglia.

Simple tasting notes: Black Cherry, Prune, Pepper

Name of wine: Peth Wetz Estate Spatburgunder Rheinhessen  Country: Germany Region: Rheinhessen

Spatburgunder is the German term for Pinot noir – the literal translation is Late Burgundian, referring to the late ripening variety, and Burgundian origins. This Pinot Noir offers outstanding balance. Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry and spice on the nose. The palate delivers a lovely, smooth texture and notes of licorice, pomegranate and toast accented by a touch of red tea on the lingering finish.

Simple tasting notes: Cherry, Raspberry, Pepper

Name of wine: Vivanco Rioja Reserva 2015  Country: Spain Region: Rioja

This is an intense and rich wine with flavours or red and black berry fruit integrated vanilla, sweet spice and complex leather character. This is achived by ageing in oak barrels and in the bottle prior to release.

Simple tasting notes: Blackberry, Vanilla, Leather

Name of wine: Chateau La Moulin de la Chapelle St Emilion Grand Cru 2016  Country: France Region: Saint-Émilion & Satellites

From St Elilion, a famous appelation in Bordeaux’s Right Bank, known for producing excellent Merlot. This wine is 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc. Plum and damsons on the nose. This St Emilion is rich and velvety, with soft, supple tannins and ripe plum, mulberry fruit and liquorice on the palate.

Simple tasting notes: Plum, Mulberry, Oak

Name of wine: Vieux Chevalier Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge  Country: France Region: Châteauneuf-Du-Pape

This wine is complex and elegant, with aromas of redcurrants, red cherries and black berries, with herbal flavours such as lavender, thyme and rosemary. The wine shows very subtle oaky notes, bringing complexity and length. With an excellent balance, the tannins are elegant and silky.

Simple tasting notes: Blackberry, Lavender, Rosemary

SPARKLING

Name of wine: Saint-Meyland Methode Traditionnelle Brut NV Country: France Region: Burgundy

Saint-Meyland is a brilliant and cost-effective alternative to the champagnes found in its neighbouring region. Fermented in bottle for eighteen months, it employs champagne’s method of production, the rich, yeasty toastiness declaring its irresistible credentials. A light golden colour with a persistent stream of small bubbles. Crisp and dry on the palate, with lemon and pear fruit flavours, as well as a buttery richness.

Simple tasting notes: Lemon, Pear, Brioche

Name of wine: Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut  Country: France Region: Champagne

Perrier Jouet was established in 1811 by Pierre-Nicolas-Marie Perrier in the town of Epernay, adding the maiden name of his wife, Ad le Jouet, to name the house. In 1854 Perrier Jouet were the first house to release a dry style of Champagne, which would then be replicated across the region. It was also one of the first Houses to stamp the cork of its wines and add the initials PJ as proof of their authenticity.The Grand Brut has fine bubbles, which release deliciously floral, slightly honeyed fruit aromas. It shows fresh fruit such as white peach on the palate, and has an elegant finish.

Simple tasting notes: White Peach, Biscuit

WHITE

Name of wine: Le Corbeau Colombard White Country: France Region: Languedoc

Le Corbeau is a crisp white wine made from the Colombard grape, traditionally used in Armagnac. Made by Vignobles Foncailieu, a union of 801 winegrowers in the heart of Languedoc who champion the protection of biodiversity in the region.

Simple tasting notes: Crisp, fruity, citrus-driven.

Name of wine: Sauvignon Domaine La Prade Country: France Region: IGP Pays d’Oc

A crisp and lively white with aromas of green apple, pink grapefruit, and elderflower. Fermented in stainless steel, it’s dry and refreshing with a rounded mid-palate and an elegant finish.

Simple tasting notes: Zesty, aromatic, dry.

Name of wine: White Rabbit Riesling  Country: Germany Region: Rheingau

Founded in 1870, Balthasar Ress is a historic estate in the Rheingau. The “White Rabbit” label is a playful, fruit-forward Riesling made with organic practices and a nod to the Hasensprung vineyard

Simple tasting notes: Fruity, fresh, playful.

Name of wine: Conde Valdemar Rioja Blanco Country: Spain Region: Rioja

A fifth-generation family winery based in Oyón, Álava, Valdemar is known for innovation and estate-grown wines. Their white Rioja blends Viura, Malvasía, and Tempranillo Blanco for a fresh, floral style

Simple tasting notes: Scented, citrusy, vibrant.

Name of wine: Picpoul de Pinet St Clair, Luvignac Country: France Region: Pinet

A crisp, food-friendly white from vineyards near the Étang de Thau, this 100% Picpoul offers elegant citrus, pear, and white flower aromas. Gentle skin contact and cool fermentation preserve its bright, mineral character and refreshing finish.

Simple tasting notes: Citrusy, saline, fresh

Name of wine: Chinon Blanc Les Bondonnières, Couly-Dutheil Country: France Region: Chinon AOC

Established in 1921, Couly-Dutheil is a prestigious Chinon estate known for both red and white wines. Their Chenin Blanc from Les Bondonnières is elegant, mineral-driven, and expressive

Simple tasting notes: Mineral, floral, elegant

Name of wine: Serra da Estrela Albariño Country: Spain Region: Rías Baixas

Crafted in the O Rosal subregion, this expressive Albariño bursts with ripe pear, apricot, and exotic fruit, balanced by zesty citrus and a mineral edge. Aged on lees for added texture, it’s clean, vibrant, and refreshingly long on the finish.

Simple tasting notes: Zesty, fragrant, saline.

Name of wine: Sancerre, Domaine Cherrier Country: France Region: Loire Valley

A family estate for three generations, Domaine Cherrier farms 25 acres of Sauvignon Blanc in Sancerre. Their wines are classic expressions of the region’s flinty soils and cool climate

Simple tasting notes: Flinty, crisp, herbal

Name of wine: Chablis Domaine Ste Claire, JM Brocard (Organic) Country: France Region: Chablis, Burgundy

A vibrant, organically grown Chablis made from 100% Chardonnay, showcasing crisp apple and lemon aromas with a flinty, mineral backbone. Crafted biodynamically by one of Chablis’s leading producers, this wine offers purity, elegance, and a savoury complex

Simple tasting notes: Bright, savoury, refined

Name of wine: Viré-Clessé Rendez-Vous de Septembre, Rijckaert Country: France Region: Mâconnais, Burgundy

Florent Rouve is a Burgundy-based producer known for terroir-driven Chardonnay. This elegant Chardonnay from limestone-rich soils in Viré-Clessé offers delicate aromas of honeysuckle, peach, and chamomile.

Simple tasting notes: Buttery, mineral, smooth

ORANGE

Name of wine: La Transición Blanco Orange Wine, Soto Manrique Country: Spain Region: Cebreros, Castilla y León

From the rugged, high-altitude vineyards of the Sierra de Gredos, this skin-contact orange wine blends rare indigenous varieties and undergoes extended maceration for depth and texture. Amber-hued and aromatic, it offers floral, stone fruit, and herbal notes.

Simple tasting notes: Nutty, savoury, pithy

ROSE

Name of wine: Domaine Coste Rosé  Country: France Region: IGP Pays de Côtes de Thongue

A pale pink rosé made from Grenache and Cinsault, grown on diverse soils including volcanic and chalky clay. Crafted using the saignée method, it offers fresh strawberry and blackberry flavours with a dry, rounded palate and impressive length.

Simple tasting notes: Fresh, fragrant, light

Name of wine: Château Sainte Marguerite Symphonie (Organic) Country: France Region: Cru Classé de Provence

A standout Cru Classé rosé, this elegant blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Rolle offers delicate citrus, white peach, and herbal notes with a lightly spiced, refreshing finish. Certified organic and beautifully crafted, it epitomises the finesse of top-tier Provence rose.

Simple tasting notes: Elegant, floral, crisp

RED

Name of wine: Les Lauriers Grenache/Carignan Country: France Region: Béziers, Languedoc

A blend of Grenache and Carignan from vineyards near the Canal du Midi. The co-operative uses modern techniques like micro-oxygenation and stainless steel aging to preserve freshness

Simple tasting notes: Silky, fruity, earthy

Name of wine: Terres d’Azur Merlot Country: France Region: IGP Pays d’Oc

Located in the south of France, Alma Cersius’ vineyard extends over 1200 hectares. The vineyard benefits from the proximity of the Mediterranean Sea which tempers the heat of the summer months on soils made up of pebbles and clay.

Simple tasting notes: Juicy, herbal, ripe

Name of wine: Gamay Vin de France, Duboeuf Country: France Region: Vins de Pays de l’Ardèche

From the schist- and granite-rich hills of Ardèche, this light and lively Gamay bursts with fresh cherry and raspberry aromas. Made using semi-carbonic maceration, it’s a crisp, fruit-forward red perfect for casual sipping

Simple tasting notes: Light, floral, juicy

Name of wine: Weinhaus Ress Pinot Noir Country: Germany Region: Rheingau

A delicate and fragrant German Pinot Noir from the heart of the Rheingau, offering sweet red berry fruit and a light, silky structure. Crafted with minimal intervention, it’s a red that delights with finesse and approachability.

Simple tasting notes: Elegant, fresh, delicate

Name of wine: Promesa Rioja Crianza Country: Spain Region: Rioja

A classic, barrel-aged Tempranillo from Rioja Alta and Alavesa, offering ripe strawberry, blackberry, and rhubarb notes wrapped in smooth vanilla and cocoa. Aged for 12 months in American oak, it’s a beautifully balanced red with traditional Rioja characteristics

Simple tasting notes: Vanilla, berry, smooth

Name of wine: Château de Parenchère, Bordeaux Supérieur Country: France Region: Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

A supple, elegant claret blending Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from sustainably farmed, chalky-clay vineyards on Bordeaux’s eastern edge. Ripe plum and berry aromas meet subtle smoke and a poised, medium-bodied palate that rivals more prestigious appellation.

Simple tasting notes:Structured, earthy, smooth

Name of wine: Organic Passo Doble Tierra Soleada, Masi Tupungato Country: Argentina Region: Vale de Uco

A bold and aromatic red blending Argentine Malbec with Venetian Corvina, crafted using Masi’s signature double fermentation technique. Rich forest fruit, cinnamon, and vanilla aromas lead to a powerful palate of spiced cherries and a long, savoury finish.

Simple tasting notes: Lush, rich, aromatic

Name of wine: Botrosecco, Le Mortelle, Antinori Country: Italy Region: Maremma Toscana DOC

A refined Tuscan blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from the coastal Maremma, offering rich aromas of raspberry, strawberry, and white pepper. Aged in oak for twelve months, it delivers a well-balanced palate with fresh fruit, spice, and a lingering finish.

Simple tasting notes: Bold, flavoursome, smooth

Name of wine: Corbières, Via Nostrum Country: France Region: AOP Corbières, Languedoc-Rousillon

A bold and expressive Corbières blend of Syrah and Grenache, grown on limestone-rich hillsides near Thézan-des-Corbières. Rich blackcurrant and blackberry fruit is layered with subtle herbs, vanilla spice, and velvety tannins for a smooth, elegant finish.

Simple tasting notes: Velvety, spiced, succulent

Name of wine: Mercurey Rouge, Château de Chamirey Country: France Region: Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy

A sophisticated Pinot Noir from the Côte Chalonnaise, this Mercurey Rouge blends fruit from ten plots, including Premier Cru sites, to deliver vibrant red berry and violet aromas. Elegant and fresh on the palate, it balances bright acidity with silky tannins.

Simple tasting notes: Elegant, earthy, refined.

SPARKLING

Name of wine: Charles de Fère Blanc de Blancs Réserve Country: France Region: Vin Mousseux

Crafted by a sixth-generation Champenois, this elegant sparkling wine blends Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Chenin Blanc, and Chardonnay from the Loire, Charentes, and Gers. Aged nine months on lees, it offers fine bubbles, fresh nectarine and citrus aromas.

Simple tasting notes: Clean, fruity, elegant

Name of wine: Crémant de Bourgogne, Brut Reserve Marsigny Country: France Region: Burgundy

Crafted in the birthplace of Crémant de Bourgogne, this méthode traditionnelle sparkler blends Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay, and Aligoté. Aged for 12 months on lees, it offers fine bubbles, citrus and ripe pear notes, and a crisp, elegant finish.

Simple tasting notes: Creamy, citrusy, floral

Name of wine: Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut  Country: France Region: Champagne

Perrier Jouet was established in 1811 by Pierre-Nicolas-Marie Perrier in the town of Epernay, adding the maiden name of his wife, Ad le Jouet, to name the house. In 1854 Perrier Jouet were the first house to release a dry style of Champagne, which would then be replicated across the region. It was also one of the first Houses to stamp the cork of its wines and add the initials PJ as proof of their authenticity.The Grand Brut has fine bubbles, which release deliciously floral, slightly honeyed fruit aromas. It shows fresh fruit such as white peach on the palate, and has an elegant finish.

Simple tasting notes: White Peach, Biscuit