Care for Wild Protected Bushvine Chenin Blanc 2020 - A delicious bushvine Chenin Blanc that is fermented in barrel, giving the South African signature white grape varietal a rich, smooth creaminess which compliments its zingy acidity and delicate flavours of apricot and peach.
Black Cottage Marlborough Pinot Gris 2020 - This dry Pinot Gris with a crunchy, crisp texture has aromas of Asian pear, quince and ginger spice. These are reflected in mouth-quenching flavours on the palate, where you’ll also find touches of vanilla bean come through with a crack of rock salt on the finish. Pair with Asian fare and spicy dishes to best compliment.
Wither Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021 - Distinctly Marlborough, Wither Hills Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc is refined, elegant and aromatic. Expect mouth-watering acidity and a juicy core of citrus fruit that exudes fragrant notes of crunchy greens and tropical guava.
Vionta Albarino Rias Baixas 2021 - This is a fresh and zesty Albarino with generous floral and peach aromas. The palate is full-bodied with fresh acidity bursting with peach and citrus fruit, green apple, kiwi and melon flavours. The wine finishes long and aromatic. This is a wonderful match for fish and shellfish, and also stands up well to spicy and smoked dishes.
Black Cottage Pinot Noir Rosé 2021 - This New Zealand rosé is fresh, elegant and eminently drinkable. On the nose, it delivers notes of cranberry, melon and sea breeze aromas with undertones of raspberries and subtle liquorice, mirrored on the palate. The finish is clean and dry with a lick of salt. Its delicate flavours make this bright, sophisticated wine a delightful aperitif to sip in the sunshine but it also works well with seafood, particularly shellfish.
Whispering Angel Cotes de Provence Rosé 2022 - This legendary Provençal pink boasts sun-kissed creamy flavours of peach and raspberry with refreshing citrus undertones and a smooth, dry finish. Winery owner Sacha Lichine is famously quoted: “In the Esclans Valley angels whisper. If you drink this wine, you might hear them.” This rosé is so heavenly to sip, we think he’s onto something.
Champagne Albert Meyer Brut NV - This top-drawer Champagne offers so much more than many other bottles at more expensive prices. What makes this Champagne special is the time spent maturing, to give lovely brioche and toasty notes that cushion the fruits. A real revelation.
Gratien & Meyer Cuvée Flamme Cremant de Loire Brut Rosé NV - Produced in the same méthode traditionelle as Champagne, this stunning French fizz boasts fine smooth bubbles and floral, fruity aromatics. On the palate, its citrus zest and elderberry character accentuate the refreshing, light finish. This pink-hued bubbly makes an ideal accompaniment for a bowl of fruit, a red-berry dessert or can simply be enjoyed as an aperitif.
Black Cottage Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020 - This wine is dark and brooding with aromas of forest floor, black cherry and chocolate-coated coffee bean. The palate has spicy, peppery notes with thyme, violets and a texture typical to Malborough's Southern Valleys. A juicy Pinot Noir, which would benefit from being decanted. Beautiful with rich foods such as venison or stilton-stuffed portobello mushrooms.
Care for Wild Protected Shiraz - The Protected Collection Shiraz is rich with hints of pepper and offers a soft velvety finish. Made in Elgin, a cool corner of the Western Cape, just east of Stellenbosch, this wine is a delicious halfway house between an elegant, savoury Syrah from the Northern Rhône and a powerful, brooding, full-bodied Australian Shiraz. It is perfect to pair with chicken and meat dishes as well as being a wonderful accompaniment to mature cheeses.
Spier Seaward Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 - Vibrant aromas of red and black berries with cedar spice deliver a complex middle palate and balanced freshness. This medium- to full-bodied wine shows beautiful integration. Savour it with lamb loin and roasted root vegetables or Beef Stroganoff.
Finca Ferrer Estate Grown Malbec 2017 - An impressively rich and satin-smooth Argentinian Malbec, which opens up with aromas of blackberry, chocolate, violets, sweet spices and slightly mineral notes, followed by mocha and black pepper. Medium bodied, with intense though delicate tannins and a lingering and enjoyable finish.
