2025
Lorgeril 2025 L’Orangeraie Rose
Salmon pink in colour, with rose petal and fresh strawberry giving the nose gentle lift. The palate is dry, clean and easy-moving, carrying soft red-fruit flavour through a fresh, composed finish. Light and elegant rather than overtly sweet, it is made for relaxed drinking without feeling anonymous. Serve well chilled as an aperitif or alongside summer salads, prawns and lightly grilled vegetables.
Joya 2025 Rose
Fresh and fruit-driven, with strawberry and watermelon leading raspberry, lemon and grapefruit. Peach and apricot add a softer orchard-fruit note, while a light mineral edge keeps the palate clean. Crisp acidity carries the dry, refreshing finish. Serve well chilled with prawns, Nicoise salad, grilled vegetables, fresh cheeses or simple tapas; it is equally easy as a warm-weather aperitif.
Château Barbebelle 2025 Cuvée Madeleine Rosé
Gaintza 2025 Getariako Txakolina
Lime zest, green apple and white peach lead, joined by grapefruit, lemon blossom, fresh herbs, fennel and sea spray. The palate is light-bodied and crisp, with vibrant acidity, clean mineral drive and a gentle spritz. Citrus, tart pear and white nectarine carry into a dry, saline finish. Bright and precise, it is especially well suited to shellfish, anchovies or fried seafood.
Arrowleaf 2025 Bacchus Okanagan Valley
Passionfruit and elderflower rise with thyme and lemongrass. Dry and lively on the palate, the aromatic fruit is sharpened by citrus and grapefruit, while fresh herbs add a clean savoury edge. The finish is bright, persistent and refreshing. Serve well chilled with shellfish, green salads, goat cheese or lightly spiced dishes.
Grachies 2025 Cotes de Gascogne Blanc
Bright citrus leads into an exuberant mix of blackcurrant, pineapple, gooseberry, peach and apricot. The palate is fresh, light and fruit-forward, with clean acidity keeping the ripe flavours lively and harmonious. Serve well chilled as an aperitif, or alongside salads, grilled prawns, shellfish, simple fish dishes or white meats; its easy freshness also makes it a natural choice for warm-weather lunches.
Pamplemousse Jus 2025 Gewri Pét-Nat
Haywire 2025 King Family Vineyard Pinot Gris
Ripe pear, melon and tropical citrus meet spice and a distinctive savoury herbal note. The palate is clean and spare, with concrete fermentation preserving freshness while adding gentle texture. Crisp, balanced and ready to drink, it finishes with orchard fruit and a dry mineral edge. Pair with spicy tuna rolls, prawns or fresh salads.
Tollo 2025 Trebbiano d’Abruzzo
Pale gold in the glass, with citrus, white peach and pear joined by fresh herbs and flowers. The palate is dry, medium-bodied and bright, its clean fruit carried by lively acidity. A lightly spicy almond note brings savoury definition to the finish. Serve well chilled with grilled fish, soft cheese, shellfish or a simple herb-led pasta.
Mulderbosch 2025 Cabernet Sauvignon Rose
Fresh strawberry opens with a subtle chalky note and a bright copper-pink hue. The palate is succulent and fruit driven, but early-picked acidity keeps it poised and refreshing rather than broad. A fine mineral line brings definition to the clean, balanced finish. Serve with grilled tuna, salmon, tomato salads or light mezze.
La Frenz 2025 Alexandria
Jasmine, fresh mango and cantaloupe rise first, followed by white peach, Asian pear and a delicate Turkish-delight note. The palate is fresh, flamboyant and softly off dry, with a luscious texture carried by enough acidity to stay elegant. Honey lingers through the generous finish. Serve well chilled with Thai dishes, fruit-led salads or soft cheese.
Nichol 2025 Pinot Gris Naramata
A pale salmon-pink hue introduces fuzzy peach, apricot skin and grapefruit. The palate is medium-bodied and juicy, with citrus pith, apricot stone and a light creaminess adding texture. Fine tannic tension from brief skin contact meets bright acidity and a saline finish. Serve with salmon, roast squash or lightly spiced dishes.
La Stella 2025 Moscato d’Osoyoos 375mL
Orange blossom, peach rind, rose petal and melon form an intensely aromatic profile. Light effervescence lifts the fruit, while bright acidity and measured sweetness keep the palate lively rather than heavy. Serve well chilled as an aperitif, with brunch, a cheese board or gently spiced Thai, Cambodian and Vietnamese dishes; it is especially appealing alongside fragrant herbs and mild heat.
Lavau 2025 Livazur IGP Mediterranee Rose
Pale and brilliant in the glass, with dried rose petal and a gentle floral lift. The palate is bright and tangy, bringing lemon, grapefruit and a lightly confectionary note into focus. Hints of linden, marjoram and thyme add a distinctive herbal freshness to the finish. Serve well chilled with summer salads, prawns or grilled Mediterranean vegetables.
Blue Mountain 2025 Estate Cuvee Sauvignon Blanc
Lemon and gooseberry lead a restrained, flavourful profile with a textured leesy middle and a fresh herbal undertone. Firm acidity gives the palate definition without making it severe, while citrus and savoury notes remain clear through the finish. Serve well chilled with oysters, grilled fish, asparagus or fresh goat cheese.
Poplar Grove 2025 Pinot Gris
Pale straw with ripe peach and honeysuckle rising first. The palate is vibrant and fruit-driven, bringing apricot, orchard stone fruit and baked pineapple into focus. Refreshing acidity keeps the generous fruit balanced, carrying it into a lively, inviting finish. Serve well chilled with prawns, grilled scallops, roast squash, lightly spiced dishes or a soft, mild cheese.
Citra 2025 Pinot Grigio Terre d’Abruzzo
Fresh pear and lemon zest lead a light, crisp palate built for refreshment. The fruit is clean and direct, with dry acidity giving it shape and keeping the finish brisk. Easygoing without feeling thin, it closes neatly on citrus and pear. Serve well chilled with seafood, grilled fish, antipasti or a simple salad dressed with lemon and olive oil.
Chant Des Sirenes 2025 Gris De Sauvignon Rose
Red berries, citrus and gentle spice form a bright, aromatic nose. The palate is crisp and intense, with clean minerality bringing definition to the fresh fruit and a lively, dry finish. Its combination of delicacy and energy works equally well as an aperitif or alongside shellfish, Mediterranean salads, baked fish, Thai curry or tagine.