Opulent aromas of pear and jasmine, with tropical notes and well-integrated but obvious oak. The palate is poised with vanilla oak characters, but left fresh by balancing acidity. Flavours of pineapple, crisp lemon, and brioche notes on the finish.
A vibrant pale yellow colour. This bouquet is characterized with elegance and is expressive, offering aromas of white-fleshed fruits, such as pear and apple, complemented by floral notes and a hint of minerality. The approach to winemaking aims to preserve these delicate nuances, resulting in a rich and engaging aromatic profile on the finish.
Familia Torres San Valentin Parellada was first made by Miguel Torres as a Valentines present for his wife. It is made from the Parellada grape grown in the more mountainous, cooler regions of Penedes and other vineyard areas. The off-dry style brings out the floral aromas and ripe fruit character.
The name Milmanda refers to the historic castle that is situated close to the vineyard. On the nose, the wine offers aromas of ripe fruit, citrus, and floral notes, along with hints of vanilla and toast from the oak aging. The palate is full-bodied, with a creamy texture and well-integrated acidity, which balances the richness of the wine. Flavours of ripe apple, pear, and citrus are complemented by subtle oak and mineral notes, leading to a long, persistent finish.
A blend of local grapes part barrel-fermented in older oak, this deliciously intriguing Portuguese white offers stone fruit, citrus and floral aromas lifted by a salty tang and mineral freshness on the palate.
Aromas of fresh peach and kiwi with hints of jasmine and white pepper. The palate has ripe and juicy stone fruit and honeydew melon characters, refreshing acidity and a gently spicy finish.
Refreshing and minerally, with balanced acidity. Pear, melon and apricot lead the nose, lifted by white flowers and lemon. Fresh acidity and a rounded texture define the medium-bodied palate, with subtle weight from careful lees work.
Le Bombarde Monica di Sardegna DOC is made from grapes of the eponymous grape—one of Sardinia's oldest—and elegantly interprets one of the island's great traditional reds.
Floral, citrus and gentle tropical aromas lead on to a palate which is deliciously off-dry with flavours of ripe melon and sherbet lemon acidity. The finish is refreshing with a classic spritz.
stellar, offering up great precision and vibrancy in the bouquet of green apple, lime, fresh-cut grass, very complex, flinty minerality, orange peel and a gentle suggestion of botanicals in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, pure and full-bodied, with great focus and cut, bright, zesty acids, superb soil signature and a long, complex and utterly refined and balanced finish.
Gentle citrus, sweet hay and toast on the nose, followed by taught minerality, savoury toast and more textural citrus flavours. A really neat, clean moreish Chablis with a lingering mineral finish.
A rounded, fuller style of Chablis with aromas of buttered toast in addition to classic mineral tones, with toasty oak, fresh lemon and a slight creaminess on the palate. The finish is long and mineral with a hint of umami and salinity. Very pleasing.
Domaines De Ladoucette Marc Brédif Vouvray is a white wine hailing from the Loire Valley of France. Made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes, this wine boasts a crisp acidity with subtle hints of apple and honey. The winemaker, Domaines De Ladoucette, is renowned for their high-quality wines and their commitment to traditional winemaking methods. The wine is produced in limited quantities and is aged in oak barrels to add complexity and depth to the finished product.
A fine and mineral nose with some subtle incense and spice. A layered, and elegant palate shows citrus flesh and plush acidity, the oak is also subtle and gentley toasty, all complemented by a long finish.
Expressive, almost exotic aromas and flavours with a lovely touch of oak that adds a slightly nutty character to the lush, ripe Chardonnay fruit. Rich but restrained, there is a real finesse and elegant balance to this very classy white Burgundy.