White Wine

100% Incrocio Manzoni Bianco grown organically in Valdarno Di Sopra DOC. A tiny production of 297 bottles and 3 magnums! The organic farming is also certified. Naturally fermented with only wild, indigenous yeasts after making the finest selection of grapes, destemming and soft pressing. Fermentation took place in a very fine new barrique (225 l) to which it rested for a further 10 months. An intense and bright straw yellow colour happily greets the eye. The nose is broad and refined with hints of exotic fruit and citrus, white flowers and mineral nuances. On the palate, the wood marries extraordinarily well with the wine, adding texture and complexity with hints of butter and hay that mingles well with a pleasant saltiness that embellishes the finish. This comes across like a finely judged oaked Chenin Blanc and a good white Burgundy. Interesting, thrilling stuff! The legendary and completely wonderful Giampaolo Chiettini helps the young (very young!) Rocco (23!) and his sister Meca (24!) on their beautiful estate in DOC Valdarno di Sopra. A very exciting young estate to watch.

A Pinot-dominated special edition from our old friends Autreau, a family firm since 1670 in Premier Cru village of Champillon just north of Epernay

The grapes for this wine were sourced from one of the few plantings of Riesling in the maritime, cool climate Denmark sub region of Western Australia’s Great Southern wine region. Only the finest, more pristine, free run juice was used in the production of this wine resulting in a palate of outstanding finesse, free from the harsh, phenolic characters and deeper colours associated with grape pressings. A long, cool ferment in stainless steel tanks, minimal fining and the use of screw caps are all further steps towards capturing the inherent delicacy of this cool climate variety. A brilliant, exceptionally pale straw colour with youthful green tinges. The wine exhibits intense floral and citrus with hints of passionfruit enhanced by an underlying spicy lift. A seamless palate, with initial flavours of mandarin and grapefruit leading to a sherbet mid-palate of passion fruit and spice finishing with classic mouth-watering citrus. The fine structure is testament to the care taken during this wines production.

Celebrating but don't want the alcohol? This outstanding Nozeco non alcoholic Sparkling is perfect for any occasion

The latest vintage from the legend of Lebanon.

Mouth watering Sauvignon Blanc, with ripe tropical fruit flavours and a twist of crisp citrus.

Virginia Willcock’s interest in winemaking began in Perth, where as a teenager she assisted her father on a small vineyard. Her experience led her to the Margaret River, and today she is one of Australia’s most-awarded winemakers. Margaret River’s rich sunshine enriches the Chardonnay grapes with intense flavour. Cool nights chase sun-filled days that encourage a neat stroke of acidity that perfectly rounds each sip. Expect notes of lemon and tropical fruit, with a touch of ginger and a fresh hint of minerality on the finish. Its rounded texture and touch of acidity make it a fantastic match for seared scallops.

Bacchus - England's answer to Sauvignon Blanc.  A clean, crisp white wine with flavours of gooseberry and nettle leading to a long refreshing finish.

Wonderful and characterful small estate Picpoul from a great and talented family. Our partners for many years.

A VIBRANT CHARDONNAY WITH AROMAS OF MANGO, CITRUS, PINEAPPLE AND ORANGES. A SMOOTH PALATE WITH REFRESHING ACIDITY AND ITS TROPICAL FRUIT FORWARD FLAVORS AND HINTS OF VANILLA. HARVESTED BY HAND IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS FROM MULTIPLE PREMIUM VINEYARDS LOCATED AROUND CALIFORNIA. MOST VINEYARDS FOUND WITH COOL COASTAL BREEZES, AMPLE SUNSHINE, AND WELL-DRAINED SOILS. 92 points Wine Enthusiast

Sixth generation Francoise Antech has taken this excellent producer to even greater heights, championing the Limoux region and Mauzac grape variety around the globe. The UK is the family's largest market , now looked after by seventh generation Baptiste. This is the first priced wine in a range of their Blanquettes and Cremants that we recommend. Blanquette de Limoux has a claim to being one of the world's oldest sparkling wines, with legend dating its creation to 1531.

Great aromatic intensity on the nose,with tropical notes followed by floral scents; lemon, peach, grapefruit, elder flower, hawthorn and lime blossom. A whole, flowering fruit orchard to discover. The palate offers fine balance between the fresh attack and the long, fruity finish. Sniff the empty glass and you’ll find the aromas still there, as intense and lingering as ever! A perfect match for seafood whatever the occasion. Ideal with shellfish and smoked salmon.

From an exceptional south-facing single vineyard set high on the North Downs. Without question the best still English wine I have tasted. It’s mouth-fillingly fine with rounded, supple peach-like fruit and an ever so slightly toasty, vanilla finish thanks to nine months in French oak. If you like serious white Burgundy or Chablis, you’ll love this.

This is an excellent wine, very much in the style of Sauvignon Blanc that has made Marlborough famous, fresh grassy aromatics with superb texture and palate weight and fresh overall crispness. A small proportion of Semillon goes into the beland adding complexity and richness.

Domaine Vocoret is a small family estate dating back to 1713. The estate is now in the hands of fourth generation Jerome Vocoret and comprises just over 33 hectares spread across the four appellations. Half of the vineyards are premier Cru and Grand Cru and the offer at this level is excellent. The label proudly states ‘Qualité, Noblesse, Respect du Terroir’. A generous style with lots of ripe pear notes along with great citrus acidity and a dash of green apple skin. Plenty of concentration here, all backed up by a slatey, stony aftertaste.

Fresh red apples, white grape skin, some citrus and fresh nettles. Soft notes of oak coming through on the tongue. Good acidity balance. Round and long.

The influence of wild yeast, vineyard site, barrel ferment and time on lees makes for a rich and textural style of Sauvignon Blanc. Fifteen months in French barriques has given this wine a well-rounded textural palate while still retaining freshness at the back of the palate.

England's top winery's top wine. Named after their entry in the Domesday Book in 1086. Easily the equal to the best of luxury cuvee Champagne.

Light gold hue and a fine, delicate mousse. Aromas of lemon sherbet and honeysuckle lead into fresh pastry and vanilla characters. The palate is rounded and soft, offering generous yet elegant notes of green apple, lemon zest, orange blossom, and chamomile, with a touch of baked hazelnut. A subtle minerality accentuates the fresh, crisp acidity, leading to a long and complex finish.

Parker 94 "Huet's bright golden colored 2016 Vouvray Clos du Bourg Moelleux Première Trie is clear, fresh and intensely fruity on the remarkably precise nose. Medium-bodied yet concentrated, elegant and sweet on the palate, this is a salty, piquant, mineral Chenin Blanc with intense, elegant and well-structured fruit. The wine reveals a chalky finesse and long tensioned finish. Bottled with 84 grams of residual sugar, this is still a pretty sweet but doubtlessly promising Vouvray. Tasted February 2018." "Huet's winemaker Jean-Bernard Barthomé classifies the complicated 2016 vintage as "exceptional" in so far as the frost from April 27th reduced 50% of the potential yields. 2016 was also exceptional due to the endless rainfalls in spring that were followed by an exceptional period of drought between July and November. The harvest? "Exceptional!" It started October 6th and went on for three beautiful weeks under a blue, luminous sky. "Beautiful conditions prior to and during the harvest allowed us to make multiple passes through the vineyards," he said, which led to the production of the entire range of table wines from Sec to Première Trie and even the rarely produced "Cuvée Constance" (I haven't tasted the latter yet, though). Bottled in April 2017, all the wines are very delicate, elegant, pure and superbly balanced expressions of their specific terroirs. The Clos du Bourg Moelleux is the first since 2009, and it is fabulous. However, my personal wine of the vintage is the 2016 Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie, which is a very complex and truly exciting Chenin Blanc from flint and green clay soils! Its light, fresh, pure and concentrated style reflects the vintage perfectly, with firm yet vibrant structure, a salty taste, crystalline acidity and a long, complex finish that reflects the great terroir of Le Mont"

Domaine Vocoret is a small family estate dating back to 1713. The label proudly states ‘Qualité, Noblesse, Respect du Terroir’. A generous style with lots of ripe pear notes along with great citrus acidity and a dash of green apple skin. Plenty of concentration here, all backed up by a slatey, stony aftertaste.

Domaine Vocoret is a small family estate dating back to 1713. The estate is now in the hands of fourth generation Jerome Vocoret and comprises just over 33 hectares spread across the four appellations. Half of the vineyards are premier Cru and Grand Cru and the offer at this level is excellent. The label proudly states ‘Qualité, Noblesse, Respect du Terroir’. A generous style with lots of ripe pear notes along with great citrus acidity and a dash of green apple skin. Plenty of concentration here, all backed up by a slatey, stony aftertaste.

75% Chenin Blanc and 25% Viognier. Grapes are grown on 30+ year old trellised Chenin and 15 year old Viognier from hidden corners of the Cape. Vibrant and aromatic with delicious subtle perfumed aromas with white peach and hints of jasmine on the nose. On the palate it has tight, white, fleshy stone fruit and fresh apricot flavours that balances the sandy texture. Bright acidity and minerality helps to deliver a delicious flavoursome and characteristic wine.

Pale gold in colour with very fine bubbles. Intense aromas of raspberry, red apple skin and rose petal. The textured palate is both vibrant yet refined, revealing layers of orange zest, raspberry, apricot and marzipan. Opulent fruit and complex biscuit characters persist in a long, mouth watering finish. "12% alcohol. This is from a single plot, 73% Pinot Noir and 23% Chardonnay, on greensand soils in Sussex. This is so refined, nuanced and delicate with beautiful cherry and citrus fruit with a sense of finesse. There’s nice concentration, fine acidity and a beautiful focus to the fruit with fabulous length and elegance. Finishes with finely spiced red cherry fruit, and the fine acid line on the finish just keeps going on. Still quite taut and primary, this has a bright future ahead of it". 95/100 Jamie Goode wineanorak.com