Cuvées

Beaujolais-Villages

3.7

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Domaine Romain ZordanBeaujolais€€€€€Still Red

Romain Zordan's youthful-style Beaujolais-Villages: fresh fruit, bright acidity and minimal tannin for versatile bistro drinking.

Beaujolais-Villages

4.0

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Maison Georges DuboeufBeaujolais€€€€€Still Red

Duboeuf's flagship Beaujolais-Villages: the textbook expression of the style, fresh, fruit-forward and accessible, sourced from dozens of Villages-zone growers across the appellation.

Alter Ego de Palmer

4.4

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Bold

Château PalmerBordeaux€€€€€€€€€Still Red

Not a second wine but a distinct cuvée emphasising freshness and fruit intensity over the grand vin's power: Margaux character with more immediate expression, distinguished by its energy and precision.

Chateau Bauduc Bordeaux Superieur

3.9

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Chateau BauducBordeaux€€€€€Still Red

Bauduc's entry-level claret; a straightforward Merlot-Cabernet blend offering reliable, juicy red-fruit character and soft tannins at an accessible price. Drink now or hold for up to seven years. The wine is consistently good for its level.

Chateau Haut-Lariveau

4.0

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Chateau Moulin Pey-LabrieBordeaux€€€€€€€Still Red

100% Merlot Fronsac from the 4.5-hectare Haut-Lariveau parcel acquired by the Hubau family in 1990. More approachable and fruit-forward than its Canon-Fronsac sibling, farmed with the same biodynamic discipline.

L'Oratoire de Chasse-Spleen

3.4

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Château Chasse-SpleenBordeaux€€€€€€€Still Red

The approachable second wine of Chasse-Spleen from the Moulis AOC: Merlot-driven, with enticing red fruit and soft tannins, ready to enjoy without extended cellaring.

Le Carillon de l'Angelus

4.2

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Chateau AngelusBordeaux€€€€€€€€Still Red

The second wine of Angelus, Merlot-dominant with a forward, polished character. Bright red fruit, soft spice and floral tones make it approachable younger than the grand vin while retaining the estate's Merlot generosity.

Petit Becot

3.9

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Chateau Beau-Sejour BecotBordeaux€€€€€€€Still Red

The renamed second wine of Beau-Sejour Becot (formerly Tournelle de Beau-Sejour Becot), renamed Petit Becot in 2012. Merlot-dominant with fresh red cherry character and gentle tannin; designed for early drinking pleasure.

Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose

4.8

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Fruity

Champagne Billecart-SalmonChampagne€€€€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional

One of Champagne's most admired roses: pale salmon-pink with wild strawberry, redcurrant and white peach over fine red fruit, saline freshness and a silky, precise finish.

Gosset Grand Rose Brut

4.5

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Fruity · Elegant

Champagne GossetChampagne€€€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional

Gosset's non-vintage rose: red berries and rose over spice and white flowers, the palate marked by fresh red fruit, vinous structure and racy non-malolactic acidity.

Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose

4.6

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Fruity · Festive

Champagne Laurent-PerrierChampagne€€€€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional

A pioneering saignee rose from Pinot Noir alone: fresh red berries, strawberry and raspberry over rose, the palate marked by bright vinous red fruit and a clean finish.

Paul Bara Grand Rose de Bouzy

4.5

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Fruity · Bold

Champagne Paul BaraChampagne€€€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional

A textbook Bouzy rose from Pinot Noir alone: floral strawberry and red berries over rose and spice, with a deep Pinot character and fresh acidity.

Ruinart Rose

4.5

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Fruity · Elegant

RuinartChampagne€€€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional

An early historic rose, fresh and delicate: red berries and rose over citrus, the palate marked by raspberry and redcurrant with a chalky finish.

Taittinger Prestige Rose

4.4

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Fruity · Festive

Champagne TaittingerChampagne€€€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional

A delicate, perfumed rose with a bouquet of strawberry, red berries, herbs, blood orange and guava, fresh and lively on the palate.

Veuve Clicquot Brut Rose

4.4

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Festive · Fruity

Veuve Clicquot PonsardinChampagne€€€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional

A richly aromatic rose combining cherry, strawberry and raspberry with white pepper, saffron and biscuit, finished by toast, orange peel and gingerbread accents.

Croft Pink

4.0

Sweet · Light-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Refreshing · Fruity

CroftDouro Valley€€€€€Fortified Port

The original rose Port: bright, fresh red-berry fruit designed to be served chilled over ice or in a cocktail.

Quinta da Avessada Moscatel de Favaios

4.2

Sweet · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Fruity

Quinta da AvessadaDouro Valley€€€€€Fortified Vdn

The signature sweet fortified Moscatel of the Favaios plateau, intensely aromatic with orange blossom, candied citrus and honey, lifted by fresh acidity.

Quinta do Portal Moscatel do Douro

4.2

Sweet · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Fruity

Quinta do PortalDouro Valley€€€€€€€Fortified Vdn

A rare fortified Moscatel do Douro, intensely aromatic with orange blossom and candied citrus, sweet but lifted by fresh acidity.

Cruz del Mar Cream

4.1

Medium Sweet · Easygoing · Fruity

Bodegas César FloridoJerez & Sherry€€€€€Fortified Sherry

G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba

4.4

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

G.D. VajraPiedmont€€€€€Still Red

A benchmark Vajra Dolcetto, juicy and purple-fruited with the soft tannin and easy drinkability that define the everyday red of the Langhe.

Marchesi di Barolo Barbera d'Alba Ruvei

4.3

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Fruity · Savoury

Marchesi di BaroloPiedmont€€€€€Still Red

A deep ruby Barbera with purple hints, blackberry and red-fruit preserve aromas with vanilla and toasted hazelnut, full and enveloping with subtle acidity and integrated oak.

Pecchenino Dogliani San Luigi

4.3

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

PeccheninoPiedmont€€€€€Still Red

A red-purple Dogliani with violet nuances, blackberry, raspberry, blueberry and red cherry with mineral notes, medium-bodied with soft tannins, moderate acidity and good balance.

Pecchenino Dogliani Superiore Siri d'Jermu

4.5

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic · Fruity

PeccheninoPiedmont€€€€€€€Still Red

An intense ruby Dogliani with violet nuances, blackberry, blueberry and red cherry over mineral notes, full-bodied with soft tannins and good balance, showing Dolcetto's serious side.

Vietti Dolcetto d'Alba Tre Vigne

4.3

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

ViettiPiedmont€€€€€€€Still Red

A purplish-red Dolcetto with subtle violet hues, blackberry, raspberry and violet aromas and mineral, blueberry notes, medium-bodied with soft tannins and good balance.

Condrieu Coteau de Chery

4.5

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant · Fruity

M. ChapoutierRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still White

Chapoutier's single-vineyard Condrieu from the Coteau de Chery, one of the most prized sites in the appellation. Biodynamically farmed Viognier with tropical aromatics and excellent depth.

Condrieu Invitare

4.4

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant · Fruity

M. ChapoutierRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still White

Chapoutier's Condrieu from the Coteau de Chery parcel. Biodynamically farmed Viognier with great aromatic intensity and rich tropical-fruit texture.

Condrieu Le Grand Vallon

4.5

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant · Fruity

Domaine Francois VillardRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still White

Condrieu Les Chaillets Vieilles Vignes

4.6

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant · Fruity

Yves CuilleronRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still White

Old-vine Viognier from the Les Chaillets site above Chavanay. Cuilleron's classic Condrieu, renowned for its lush, tropical-influenced aromatic richness and old-vine depth.

Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire

4.4

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant · Fruity

Georges VernayRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still White

Vernay's entry-level Condrieu, showing the appellation's characteristic apricot and floral freshness in a more accessible and earlier-drinking style than Coteau de Vernon.

La Vieille Ferme Rouge

4.0

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Famille PerrinRhone Valley€€€€€Still Red

La Vieille Ferme is the ultimate everyday Southern Rhone; light, fresh, herb-scented, and designed for uncomplicated drinking. One of the best-selling French wines globally.

Bodegas Roa Costera

3.8

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Bodegas RoaRibera del Duero€€€€€Still Red

Fresh, early-drinking Roble/Joven from Bodegas Roa with brief American oak, showing bright cherry, raspberry and floral notes for everyday bar-style drinking.

Cepa 21

4.3

Dry · Easygoing · Fruity

Bodegas Cepa 21Ribera del Duero€€€€€€€Still Red

Condado de Haza Roble

4.0

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Bodegas Condado de HazaRibera del Duero€€€€€Still Red

The accessible Roble from Alejandro Fernandez's Condado de Haza estate, with brief American oak showing fresh cherry, plum and coconut vanilla for early everyday drinking.

Garcia Figuero Roble

4.0

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Garcia FigueroRibera del Duero€€€€€Still Red

Fresh, fruit-forward Roble from Garcia Figuero's La Horra estate: bright cherry, strawberry and vanilla from 4 months in American oak, with high acidity and low tannins suited to immediate enjoyment.

Neo Compromiso

4.2

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Bodegas y Viñedos NeoRibera del Duero€€€€€€€Still Red

Medium-bodied entry Crianza from Neo with ripe cherry, plum and vanilla, showing the eastern Burgos sub-zone's concentrated fruit character.

Neo Prieto

4.0

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Bodegas y Viñedos NeoRibera del Duero€€€€€Still Red

Fruity, fresh-styled Joven/Roble from Neo with bright cherry and raspberry character, light oak influence and refreshing acidity for early drinking.

Trus Roble

3.9

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Bodegas TrusRibera del Duero€€€€€Still Red

Easy-drinking Roble from Bodegas Trus with brief American oak contact, offering fresh cherry, light vanilla and bright acidity for everyday enjoyment.

Urban Ribera

4.0

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Bodegas O FournierRibera del Duero€€€€€Still Red

O Fournier's fresh, accessible entry label from Berlangas de Roa: bright cherry, red berry and light vanilla from brief French oak contact, designed for early enjoyment.

Vizcarra Senda del Oro Roble

4.0

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Bodegas VizcarraRibera del Duero€€€€€Still Red

Fresh, lively Roble from the high-altitude Vizcarra estate with bright cherry, strawberry and floral notes from brief oak contact and a refreshing acidity typical of the cooler Burgos elevation.

Cune Crianza

4.2

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

CVNERioja€€€€€Still Red

The house's everyday Crianza: bright, juicy Tempranillo with gentle oak, a reliable weeknight Rioja and one of Spain's best-selling reds.

Diamante

4.0

Off Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Bodegas Franco-EspanolasRioja€€€€€Still White

The house's famous off-dry white: floral, gently sweet and fresh, a historic aperitif-style Rioja white with a loyal following.

Erre Punto Tinto

4.2

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Fruity

Remirez de GanuzaRioja€€€€€Still Red

A young, carbonic-style red co-fermented with a little Viura: bright, juicy and floral, made for early drinking and a chilled summer red.

Izadi Crianza

4.1

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Bodegas IzadiRioja€€€€€Still Red

A modern, fruit-forward Crianza: juicy Tempranillo with gentle oak, a reliable everyday Rioja.

Lecea Corazon de Lago

4.1

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Fruity

Bodegas LeceaRioja€€€€€Still Red

A foot-trodden Tempranillo from the traditional rock-cut calado cellars at San Asensio: juicy, fresh and savoury, made the old artisanal way.

Luis Canas Crianza

4.2

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Bodegas Luis CanasRioja€€€€€Still Red

A bright, modern Crianza: juicy Tempranillo with gentle oak, a reliable everyday Alavesa Rioja and a strong value pick.

Muga Blanco

4.3

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Fruity

Bodegas MugaRioja€€€€€Still White

A barrel-fermented modern white Rioja: fresh stone fruit and citrus with a creamy lees texture and gentle toast, an easy gastronomic white.

Pancrudo de Gomez Cruzado

4.4

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Fruity

Gomez CruzadoRioja€€€€€€€€Still Red

A single-vineyard old-vine Garnacha from a high, cool site: fragrant, peppery and mineral, a fresh, elegant expression of the variety in Rioja.

Predicador Tinto

4.4

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Fruity · Elegant

Bodega ContadorRioja€€€€€€€Still Red

Romeo's accessible red, sourced from across Rioja: modern, polished and fruit-forward with the estate's fine-grained tannin, a value entry to the Contador style.

Sela

4.3

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Fruity · Easygoing

Bodegas RodaRioja€€€€€Still Red

Roda's younger, fruit-forward red from younger vines: bright and modern with a light French-oak touch, an accessible introduction to the house style.

Sierra Cantabria Cuvee Especial

4.3

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Fruity

Sierra CantabriaRioja€€€€€Still Red

The family's accessible estate red: polished, fresh and savoury, a reliable modern Rioja from the Sonsierra.

Vinas de Gain

4.5

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Fruity

ArtadiRioja€€€€€€€Still Red

Artadi's village-level Tempranillo from several old-vine Laguardia plots: the gateway to the estate, fresh and floral with fine tannins and a mineral lift.

Vivanco Tempranillo Garnacha

4.0

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Bodegas VivancoRioja€€€€€Still Red

A bright, young Tempranillo-Garnacha for early drinking: juicy and floral, an easy everyday Rioja.

Baglio di Pianetto Ficiligno

4.2

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Fruity

Baglio di PianettoSicily€€€€€Still White

Ficiligno blends Inzolia's almond-citrus freshness with Viognier's perfumed apricot-orange blossom character at high altitude near Palermo, producing an aromatic Sicilian white of unusual floral intensity.

Donnafugata Lighea

4.3

Off Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Refreshing · Fruity

Donnafugata PantelleriaSicily€€€€€Still White

Lighea is Donnafugata's dry-to-off-dry Zibibbo table wine from Pantelleria: fresh, aromatic, with the grape's characteristic muscat-like floral and apricot character in a lighter, immediately approachable style.

Donnafugata Lighea

4.2

Off Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Fruity

DonnafugataSicily€€€€€Still White

Lighea blends Zibibbo's heady Muscat-like perfume with native white grapes in a delicately off-dry aromatic style: floral, peachy, with balancing acidity that keeps it from cloying.

Poggio Badiola

4.3

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Marchesi Mazzei Castello di FonterutoliTuscany€€€€€€€Still Red

An everyday Mazzei: Sangiovese-led with Merlot softness, brief American-oak round, made for a Tuesday-night table.

Scalabrone

4.2

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Easygoing

Tenuta Guado al TassoTuscany€€€€€€€Still Rose

Antinori's Bolgheri rose, a coastal pink with Provencal pale color from Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah.

Off Dry · Light-bodied · Medium acidity · Fruity · Easygoing

BortolomiolVeneto€€€€€Sparkling Tank

Bandarossa (red ribbon) is a fruitier, more aromatic Extra Dry than Senior. Designed for pairing with fruit-forward desserts and aromatic preparations, it expresses the warmer side of Valdobbiadene's Glera.

Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry

4.1

Off Dry · Light-bodied · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Col Vetoraz SpumantiVeneto€€€€€Sparkling Tank

The Extra Dry expression from Col Vetoraz's elevated hilltop estate. Off-dry with gentle floral sweetness; the altitude of the estate prevents the Extra Dry from tipping into overripe territory, maintaining freshness.

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