White wines

White flowers and green plums on the nose, apple & peach on the palate, edged with bright acidity & bristling minerality. Delicate yet persistent, this is a great example of Albarino from Rias Baixas, with a light blend of Loureira and Caino Blanco which gives it a richness unique for the region.

As light as Atlantic spray, slightly sparkling, bursting with fruit and cut through with crisp acidity. From one of Spain’s tiniest DO regions, and a source of great pride to Basque farmers.

Aromas of pineapple, grapefruit   crystallised lime. Full bodied and slightly spicy on the palate, with hints of fig and melon as the glass warms. From Terra Alta, next door to Priorato, an as yet little discovered region with huge potential.

Like a “petit Meursault”, nuts, caramel, a rich mouthfeel, and a lemony finish. Made from the best parcelles of this dynamic domaine in the Limoux.

Primary pearfruit aromas from Viognier melt into a buttery mouthfeel, with great expression of dried fruits. Harmony, balance, and real joy from Terroir d'Aniane.

A synthesis of Rhone and Burgundy - "One sip transports you from Condrieu to Meursault". A gorgeous harmony of Viognier, Chardonnay and Rousanne.

An attractive musky nose, a tranquil palate, ripe pear and apple offset by cleansing mandarin. Striking and complex.

Seductive honey and nutty almond flavours added to typical Garganega foral and citrus layers, with a classic mineral edge. Refreshing and enduring Veneto deliciousness.

Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi

Superiore 2009.

A special grower who makes very special wines - this is Verdicchio that acquires depth with age, akin to great Chablis or even Vouvray. Only bottled when the moon and wind are right...

Great structure with pronounced herbal, fruit and leafy aromas, and a bright acidic backbone. Complex but subtle, and a fine example of Sauvignon Blanc from Friuli.

Lively fruit, steely acidity, and an abundance of aromatics, this is a wonderfully elegant and balanced wine, and a superb example of old vine Chenin from Stellenbosch.

Dry, poised, elegant, with floral aromatics. Classic understated Marlborough wine from the Wairau Valley, which is less obvious and more subtle than many Sauvignon Blancs from this region.

Crisp, lingering, aromatic and exciting. This is a real find, from vines grown in the "birds nest" style on Santorini, and which clearly reflects the minerality of the island's volcanic soil.

Beautifully judged, crisp, with a bite of pearskin, from the Clare Valley - an unexpectedly fresh and seductive Australian chardonnay that refreshes and satisfies.