Crisp White

2009 Urban Sauvignon Blanc, Bodegas O. Fournier Thanks to the high altitude at which these grapes are grown over 1,000m this Sauvignon has steely, lime and grapefruit flavours and a fresh, zingy palate. Pure and refreshing.... read more..

2008 Muscadet Sur Lie, Ch. La Noe Crisp green apple fruit and a balancing nutty richness from the lees ageing. Refreshing acidity and an impressive finish. A perfect match with seafood especially oysters and a joyous reminder of how enjoyable Muscadet can be.... read more..

2008 Petit Chablis, Dom. Chevallier Petit Chablis is normally slightly lighter in style than Chablis but this a touch broader than one might expect. Classic stony Chablis flavours with crisp Granny Smith apple fruit.... read more..

2009 Sancerre Blanc, Dom. des Clairneaux A delicious, stylish, balanced Sancerre that drinks beautifully early on and develops well with age. Quite a ripe style for Sancerre with almost New Zealand like gooseberry fruit along with pear and apple. Zesty but ripe acidity, lovely minerality an... read more..

2008 Vigne Nuove Trebbiano, Valle Reale Whilst we originally only considered the reds from Valle Reale, one taste of this and we were convinced to take their white too! Medium weight with flavours of pear and apple and a soft finish.... read more..

2009 Woodthorpe Sauvignon Blanc, Te Mata Woodthorpe is a 210 hecatre vineyard with an ideal aspect on elevated north-facing river terraces in Hawkes Bay – originally a colonial settlement, militia encampment and staging post! Lovely aromatics on the nose, ripe tropical, citrus notes on th... read more..

2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Catherine Marshall Ripe but focussed, Cathy’s sauvignon captures lovely green apple fruit freshness with a mineral lift. Great for seafood and outdoor drinking.... read more..

2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Forge Mill New World Sauvignon at it’s crisp, crunchy best. Take a hint of kiwi fruit, bundle in some green apples, finish with a clean, crisp finish and there you have it.... read more..

2008 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Kumeu River Ripe grapefruit, citrus, classic grassyness – zesty minerality, still youthful, full of life. Surprising weight and depth in the palate, creamy yet fresh and lively; hard to resist. The minerality continues through onto the finish which is medium l... read more..

2009 Cal y Canto Viura / Verdejo, Bodegas Lopez Mercier A classic Spanish white - 50/50 Viura/Verdejo blend. Temperature controlled fermentation preserves the fresh lemon and melon fruit; fruity but fresh – great value. Great with seafood, and a lovely summer drinker.... read more..

2008 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, Domaine Chevallier The rather special 1er Cru Montmains is given a little time in a combination of new and old oak just to allow the extra layers and complexity to develop. Stocks of this wine are limited but I would recommend anyone who hasn’t tried a Chablis for a wh... read more..

2008 Chablis Cuvee Prestige, Domaine Chevallier A blend of the Chevallier brothers` finest vineyerd parcels; Premier Cru in all but name. Lovely poise, raciness, with good rich apple fruit beneath.
‘Bracing appley nose, stony. Full-bodied, with considerable weight, power, spiciness and a bi... read more..

2009 Rioja Blanco, Bodegas Muga A blend of 90% Viura and 10% Malvasia. Dry and clean with peach and citrus notes and hints of oak. For anyone with bad memories of oaky, over-oxidised white Rioja I prescribe at least a glass of the excellent Muga Blanco. A delightful combination of ... read more..

2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Terres Rousses This is a delicious, racy glass packed with Granny Smith apple, crunchy pear and good ‘stony’ mineral notes underneath. Perfect with fresh seafood, grilled fish and green salads.... read more..

2008 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, Dom. de la Rablais Antoine’s Sauvignon Blanc on sandier soils is harvested first thing in the morning or at dusk – the cooler temperatures preserve the aromatics beautifully. Real grassy freshness, a zing of gooseberry and Granny Smith; Loire meets Marlborough – a wond... read more..

2009 Tres Olmos Lias, Bodegas Garcia Revalo This wine is matured on its lees giving the wine extra depth of flavour and structure. Pear and orchard fruitsmore than tropical – lovely texture in the mouth, quite complex flavours including ripe citrus, anis. The finish is balanced and long – imp... read more..

2009 Vina Ardaja, Bodegas Garcia Revalo 100% Verdejo. Clean, bright, crystal-clear wine. Lovely ripe tropical fruit flavours – the finish is balanced and sustained with clean minerality. This works well with white meat, salads or seafood - paella?... read more..