2023
La Fea 2023 Red Blend
A generous Spanish red with intense blackberry and dark cherry aromas. The palate is full and smooth, with ripe fruit carried by a balanced, easygoing structure and a clean finish. Straightforward but satisfying, it is a versatile everyday bottle for burgers, grilled red meat, tomato-based pasta or a board of firm and semi-firm cheeses.
Château du Cèdre 2023 Marcel Malbec
Ripe raspberry and plum lead a soft, easygoing expression, with fresh fruit kept lively by a gently rounded structure. Light to medium-bodied and uncomplicated, the palate is smooth, generous and immediately approachable. A slight chill brings out its freshness, making it an easy match for charcuterie, burgers, pizza or simple grilled meats.
Vecchia Cantina 2023 Chianti
Fresh red berries and plum lead with a gentle floral note, while brief wood ageing adds a quiet touch of vanilla. The palate is medium-bodied and balanced, with lively acidity, moderate tannins and a savoury finish. Straightforward but well shaped, it suits tomato-based pasta, grilled meats, pizza or a board of cured meats.
Envyfols 2023 Chardonnay Pays D’Oc
An aromatic Chardonnay with fresh herbs, cut grass and ripe peach, followed by touches of honey, citrus and spice. The palate is supple and rounded, balancing orchard-fruit richness with enough acidity to remain lively. A gentle sweetness of fruit carries through the stony finish, making this an appealing match for roast chicken, creamy vegetables or lightly spiced seafood.
Vilacetinho 2023 Vinho Verde
A fresh Portuguese white with citrus, orchard fruit and a gentle tropical note. The palate is smooth and easygoing, with enough brightness to keep the ripe fruit clear and lively through a clean finish. Refreshing without feeling sharp, it is well suited to simple seafood, salads, mild cheeses or an uncomplicated glass on its own.
Les Deesses Muettes 2023 Merlot
Soft and dry, with a rounded, easy-flowing profile that favours suppleness over weight. The palate stays straightforward and approachable, keeping its structure gentle and its finish composed. Serve at cool room temperature with roast chicken, pork tenderloin, lentils, mushroom dishes or mild cheeses; it is a relaxed, table-ready red from southern France, well suited to weeknight dinners.
Lake Breeze 2023 Pinot Blanc Naramata
Green apple, pear and melon lead with a light tropical lift and a subtle flinty note. The palate is clean, crisp and fruit-driven, with lively acidity and enough texture to feel complete rather than slight. Fresh orchard fruit carries the balanced finish. Serve with shellfish, salads, roast chicken or mild cheeses.
Li Veli 2023 Torremossa Fiano
An aromatic Fiano with mild citrus, pear and fresh fruit on the nose. Lively acidity and mineral notes bring definition to the rounded palate, creating a style that feels generous yet firm rather than heavy. Clean and composed through the finish, it works well with grilled fish, roast vegetables, fresh cheeses or simply seasoned poultry.
Masseria Li Veli 2023 Garrisa Susumaniello Salento IGT
Ripe red fruits and blackberry lead with hints of sweet spice and Mediterranean scrub. The palate is juicy and enveloping without feeling heavy, its smooth tannins and bright acidity keeping the fruit energetic through a persistent finish. Balanced power and finesse make it a natural partner for grilled meats, hearty pasta or aged cheese.
Nespolino 2023 Sangiovese Merlot Rubicone
Cherry and violet lead into light herbal and chocolate notes. Partial barrel maturation lends a smooth, rounded texture without obscuring the fruit. Dry, harmonious and medium-bodied, the palate is supported by gentle tannins and a balanced finish. Serve at a cool room temperature with pasta, braised pork, pizza or spinach cannelloni.
Klimt The Kiss 2023 Gruner Veltliner
Citrus, yellow apple and ripe pear open with a familiar white-pepper lift. The palate is fresh and jaunty, with crisp fruit, light herbal detail and a clean mineral line. Dry, lively and easy to place at the table, it finishes with pepper and citrus. Serve with schnitzel, seafood, salads or fresh cheeses.
Guillaume Vrignaud 2023 Chablis
White flowers, green apple and lemongrass lead a bright, finely drawn profile. The palate is silken, with subtle lees texture set over a cool river-stone mineral line. Freshness carries the wine cleanly, giving the finish a snappy, lifted feel rather than weight. Precise and food-friendly, it pairs naturally with oysters, white fish, roast poultry or fresh goat cheese.
Domaine Tinel-Blondelet 2023 Sancerre Fretoy
White flowers, orange and clementine form a bright, aromatic bouquet, with a light hint of anise adding definition. The palate is ample and rounded, its ripe fruit balanced by freshness and a gently bitter close. Clean and versatile, it works well as an aperitif or with asparagus, shellfish and fresh goat cheese.
Reverdito 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo Simane
Cherry and raspberry rise with rose petals and delicate spice on a bright, aromatic nose. The palate is fresh and balanced, with refined tannins giving the red fruit a graceful frame. Light on its feet yet persistent through the finish, it is an elegant match for cured meats, pasta, roast poultry or semi-aged cheese.
Champalou 2023 Vouvray Sec
White acacia blossom opens into green apple, pear and quince, with a quiet note of honeyed wax and dried herbs. The palate is medium-bodied and dry, balancing fruit expression with fresh acidity and a long, clean finish. Detailed yet unforced, it works equally well as an aperitif or alongside grilled trout, pork, rice dishes or fresh cheeses.
Clos de la Roilette 2023 Fleurie
Black cherry and raspberry lead a floral, cool-toned nose, joined by violet, black pepper, stone and a faint smoky note. Smooth and well structured, the palate layers crushed strawberry and black raspberry over earthy spice. Fresh mineral detail carries the fruit into a long, composed finish. Serve lightly cool with charcuterie, roast chicken, pork or mushroom dishes.
Domaine Tinel-Blondelet 2023 Pouilly-Fume L’Arret Buffatte
Pear, green apple, lemon and white flowers open with aromatic clarity, underpinned by a cool line of flinty minerality. The palate is vibrant and textured, with citrus-driven acidity and a firm mineral backbone. Precise, expressive and composed through the finish, it suits goat cheese, shellfish or simply prepared salmon.
Mulderbosch 2023 Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch
Green apple and white peach develop into pear and ripe melon, with a subtle savoury note beneath the fruit. Partial maturation in neutral wood adds breadth without obvious oak flavour. Fresh, textured and dry, the palate finishes with orchard fruit and a light mineral edge. Pair with roast chicken, seafood or creamy vegetable dishes.
Guillaume Vrignaud 2023 Petit Chablis
Fresh citrus aromas set a clean, energetic tone, with ripe fruit adding gentle breadth. The palate is full-bodied yet lively, carrying its fruit with clarity and a crisp, composed finish. Straightforward and refreshing without feeling austere, it works equally well as an aperitif or alongside shellfish, grilled fish and lighter summer dishes.
Esprit du Rhone 2023 Cotes du Rhone Rose
Melon and light strawberry meet citrus zest, dried cherry and a subtle mineral note. The palate is lively and rounded, with a gentle creaminess through the middle and enough acidity to keep the fruit refreshed. A clean, persistent finish makes it an easy partner for grilled prawns, summer salads or Provençal vegetables.