2023
2023
Cantina Colli Euganei 2023 Rialto Merlot Colli Euganei
Italian Red
Dark berry fruit fills the palate from the first sip, generous and full-flavoured without feeling heavy. Bright freshness and juicy lift give the wine an easy, energetic shape, while soft, harmonious tannins frame the fruit rather than dominate it. The finish is smooth and uncomplicated. Serve slightly cool with pizza, tomato-rich pasta, grilled sausages or simple roast chicken.
Villa Locatelli 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Friuli Isonzo DOC
Italian White
Pale green with golden highlights, opening intensely with grapefruit, white peach and fresh mint. Green bell pepper and tomato leaf bring a precise herbal edge, followed by thyme, rosemary and marjoram. Dry and medium-bodied, the palate is warm, elegant and well balanced, with bright citrus freshness carrying the aromatic finish.
Villa Locatelli 2023 Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Friuli Isonzo DOC
Italian Red
Deep garnet with purple highlights, offering violet, plum preserve and dark-fruit notes, followed by black pepper and warm spice. The palate is sturdy and energetic, with fresh acidity, firm tannins and an earthy, savoury core. Dark fruit returns on the finish, leaving a brisk, peppered and confidently rustic impression.
Villa Barcaroli 2023 Trebbiano d’Abruzzo
Italian White
Fresh floral aromas rise from the glass, followed by white orchard fruit and a delicate citrus lift. The palate is crisp yet gently enveloping, with savoury detail balancing its clean fruit and bright acidity. Persistent and quietly elegant, it finishes dry, refreshing and well suited to seafood, salads and simply prepared pasta.
Domaine Les Vignes d’Adélie 2023 Viré-Clessé
French White
Domaine Les Vignes d’Adélie 2023 Chardonnay Vin de France
French White
Green and yellow apple open with clean definition, joined by grapefruit and a gentle honeyed note. The palate stays bright and fruit-led, with measured weight and enough softness to keep the citrus in balance. A neat, easy finish follows. Serve chilled with vegetable dishes, light pasta or cured meats.
Claude Lafond 2023 Préambule Pinot Gris Rosé
French Rosé
Vivid and aromatic, with a clean burst of fresh fruit and a bright, easy lift. The palate is lively and direct, keeping its fruit clear and refreshing rather than sweet or heavy. A polished, understated rosé with enough energy for the aperitif table and enough presence for grilled fish, summer salads, fresh cheeses or lightly seasoned vegetables.
Clos des Nines 2023 Pulp White
French White
Bright and thirst-quenching, with fresh grapefruit, citrus zest, white peach and a light floral lift. The palate is smooth and fruit-forward, balancing juicy stone fruit with lively acidity and a clean mineral edge. Energetic and easygoing, it finishes crisp, lightly savoury and distinctly refreshing, with a gentle saline note that invites another glass.
Artemis Karamolegos 2023 Santorini Kouloura
Greek White
A mineral Greek white led by stone fruit, citrus, white flowers and dried herbs. The palate is firm and fresh, with Assyrtiko’s bright acidity carrying the fruit into a saline, persistent finish. Structured enough for the table but still refreshing, it is especially good with grilled octopus, shellfish, feta, lemon-dressed vegetables or herb-forward dishes.
Joie 2023 En Famille Reserve Pinot Meunier
Canadian Red
Delicate yet deeply layered, with candied strawberry and fresh plum at the centre. Purple flowers add perfume, while cinnamon and clove bring warm spice before a lift of blood orange. The aromatic range moves easily from ripe fruit to floral and citrus notes, giving this uncommon red a distinctive, finely drawn profile.
Joie 2023 En Famille Reserve Chardonnay
Canadian White
Lemon curd, exotic peach and ripe mango open a broad, expressive palate. Creamy texture brings hints of crème brûlée and oatmeal, while citrus and mineral detail temper the richness and keep the layers in balance. Generous without becoming heavy, this Chardonnay combines depth, polish and enough freshness to carry the finish with quiet confidence.
Ēkhô Wines 2023 Rosé Naxos
Greek Rosé
Soft pink and quietly aromatic, led by floral notes rather than overt fruit. Pronounced acidity gives the palate a crisp, taut shape, while subtle spice, lees ageing and partial fermentation in acacia bring texture and complexity without heaviness. Light-bodied, dry and elegant, it finishes clean and restrained. Serve well chilled with shellfish, grilled vegetables, mezze or lightly spiced seafood.
Domaine Bunan 2023 Moulin des Costes Bandol Blanc
French White
White flowers, citrus peel and fennel lead, followed by pear, lemon and a subtle saline note. The palate is fresh and textural, with enough breadth to carry the fruit while a crisp mineral line keeps the finish precise. Elegant and food-friendly, it suits shellfish, grilled fish or fresh goat cheese.
Bunan 2023 Moulin Des Costes Rose
French Rosé
A pale Provence rosé with wild strawberry, peach and fragrant Mediterranean herbs. The palate is dry and mineral-driven, with bright acidity and subtle salinity bringing focus to the soft fruit and carrying the wine into a clean, savoury finish. Elegant and refreshing, it pairs naturally with shellfish, grilled fish, salads or vegetable dishes dressed with olive oil and herbs.
Domaines Bunan Le Vin De B 2023 Rouge
French Red
A smoky southern French red with dark cherry and a lightly wild, savoury edge. The palate opens gradually, moving from smoke into ripe fruit with a rounded, easygoing texture. Serve it with barbecue, smoked cheese, hearty soups or grilled sausages; a brief chill and a little air help its dark-fruited character show clearly.
Tornatore 2023 Etna Bianco
Italian White
Carricante from Etna's northern slope gives this white a bright, mineral profile, with green apple, grapefruit, white peach and aromatic herbs. The palate is dry and lively, balancing juicy acidity with a saline finish and gentle lees texture. Serve chilled with shellfish, grilled fish, citrus-dressed vegetables or fresh cheeses.
Garzón 2023 Reserva Albariño
Uruguayan White
Pale yellow with green reflections, with peach and citrus aromas bringing a clean, lively lift. The palate is fresh and mineral, shaped by marked acidity and a rounded texture from time on fine lees. Bright citrus carries through a long finish, where stony detail and ripe orchard fruit remain in balance.
Santa Julia 2023 La Oveja Natural Torrontés
Argentinian White
Casa Marín 2023 Cartagena Riesling
Chilean White
Pale yellow and dry, this Riesling brings honeydew melon, peach and ripe citrus together with mineral detail, a hint of petrol and a light herbal edge. Firm acidity keeps the palate focused and energetic. The fruit opens gradually through the finish, balancing coastal freshness with a measured, gently rounded sense of ripeness.
Greywacke 2023 Wild Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand White
Lychee, ripe mango and white flowers lead an intricate bouquet, with tarragon and thyme adding a distinctive herbal edge. The palate is broad and succulent, bringing gooseberry compote, citrus and a subtle saline note into focus. Bright acidity keeps the texture energetic, while savoury complexity and a fine mineral finish reward a slightly larger glass.
Astrolabe 2023 Marlborough Pinot Gris
New Zealand White
Pale gold and quietly aromatic, with citrus peel, poached pear and peach joined by a gentle touch of spice. The palate is pure, crisp and dry, layering pear, quince and light stone fruit over fine minerality and delicate structure. Balanced and food-friendly, it suits roast poultry, salmon, creamy mushrooms or a simple pasta.
Misty Cove 2023 Estate Series Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
New Zealand White
Kono 2023 Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand White
Vibrant and fruit-driven, this Marlborough white opens with citrus zest, grapefruit, passionfruit and lemongrass. The palate brings ripe lemon and lime, green apple and pineapple, framed by crisp, lively acidity. Tropical fruit and herbaceous notes are also documented, together with mineral detail and a small hint of residual sweetness. The profile is fresh, aromatic and centred on bright citrus and tropical fruit.
Blue Grouse 2023 Pinot Noir Cowichan Valley
Canadian Red
Red cherry and raspberry meet forest floor, cool florals and a restrained touch of spice. Amphora brings textural depth, while seasoned oak adds structure without dominating the fruit. Medium-bodied and composed, the palate has fine tannins and maritime freshness. The finish remains savoury and precise. Serve with duck, salmon or mushrooms.
Le Vieux Pin 2023 Petit Blanc 375mL Okanagan Valley
Canadian White
Green citrus, gooseberry and fresh currant open into a light touch of tropical fruit. Orchard-fruit weight gives the mid-palate shape, while the dry, aromatic profile remains lithe and refreshing rather than slight. Clean and versatile through the finish, it is an easy match for shellfish, salads, goat cheese or lightly spiced dishes.
LaStella 2023 Leggiero Chardonnay
Canadian White
Lake Breeze 2023 Riesling
Canadian White
Tart green apple, fresh apricot and lime pulp lead a crisp, finely drawn profile. The palate is dry, clean and lean, with bright natural acidity carrying citrus and orchard fruit through the centre. The finish is refreshing and precise, leaving a quiet mineral impression and enough structure to reward a little bottle age.
Anthony Buchanan 2023 Ashlyn Pinot Noir
Canadian Red
Bright red fruit and delicate florals lead, followed by a lightly earthy, savoury note. The palate is supple and precise, with whole berries and ambient fermentation preserving freshness and fine aromatic detail. Gentle French oak and concrete ageing add shape without heaviness, while measured acidity carries the fruit through a clean, softly textured and composed finish.
Tinhorn Creek 2023 Pinot Gris
Canadian White
Bright apple, white peach and fresh citrus give this crisp, clean white an immediately inviting profile. Sun-ripened orchard fruit brings gentle breadth, while zesty acidity keeps the palate focused and refreshing. Flavourful without becoming heavy, it finishes with clear fruit and brisk lift, well suited to seafood, roast poultry or fresh cheeses.
Alderlea Vineyards 2023 Bacchus
Canadian White
Heady floral and citrus aromas open into juicy kiwi and ripe apricot. The palate is clean and crisp, with mature-vine fruit giving the wine more presence than its refreshing profile first suggests. Balanced acidity keeps everything bright and direct, carrying orchard fruit, citrus and a light floral echo through a fresh, poised and gently persistent finish.