None of these wines use any animal products in the production of the wine. It should be noted however that they may use manure as fertiliser and, if the wine is also biodynamic, may use animal based products in the vineyards.
A rich and bloody bouillabaisse of the Western Cape’s classical cultivars, packed with juicy life, red in tooth and claw. It has a nose of creamy summer pudding and a palate of crushed cherries with a cranberry tang and texture....
"A juicy red with aromas of blackberries, plums and black cherries. These characters follow through to the palate, which has considerable fruit weight along with soft tannins and a savoury spiciness. Refreshing acidity on the finish."
Restrained and elegant with fresh bramble fruit flavours and hints of dark chocolate and spice, well-balanced with smooth tannins. This is a lovely example of cooler-climate Merlot and an excellent food wine.
Produced from old vine Sauvignon Blanc grown on the cool, hilly farm of the Martin family, this has fresh, crisp, ripe citrus fruit and is packed with lime zest and kiwi fruit flavours. Think of cool glacial streams and enjoy...
Ripe white peaches and mango with a touch of vanilla creaminess on the nose with elegant, tight almost mineral flavours on the palate, no oak, very pure, clean and crisp.
Contains Sulphites
Pinot Noir under a tenner.... you don't get them all that often that are worth drinking, but this one is. Super red berry fruit and a lovely soft, gentle tannin.
A fresh, dry white with gentle floral and citrus aromas. Crisp and delicate on the palate with lightly honeyed fruit balanced by lemony acidity and a fresh, dry finish.
Contains Sulphites
Wild yeast fermentation is key to this benchmark Chenin Blanc. The long wild yeast ferment provides bready aromas and additional complexity to the wine. Dried herbaceous notes, including fennel and aniseed from the nearby Fynbos, dominate the nose, followed by...
Old bush vine Cinsault forms the backbone of this 'proper' rosé. A pale, spicy and textural Rosé mostly sourced from bush-vine Cinsault with summer fruits on the palate and a lovely clean, savoury, dry finish. An independent company, owned by...
Very smart varietal Shiraz, savoury but polished and seriously appealing. Dark garnet with a violet rim. Fresh lifted berry fruit that draws you in! Full yet elegant with bramble aromas and cream, cassis and black cherry flavours on the palate...
Perfect Pinotage - youthful, vibrant and fruity. This wine has a bright nose of summer pudding and cream. The palate has a savoury earthiness redolent of its sandy provenance. An independent company, owned by Waterkloof founder Paul Boutinot, False Bay...
This wine is edgy, with good acidity and tannins but also has a lovely purity of blackberry and mulberry fruit. It has a long, fresh finish leaving you wanting more! A cassoulet pairing with this will work brilliantly.
Soft supple Victorian Shiraz, dangerously moreish by the glass. Bright, aromatic and juicy on the nose with just a touch of naughty bacon fat and white pepper. True to the varietal. This vintage is our brightest, most dangerously drinkable Shiraz...
Intense ripe blackcurrant aromas with aromatic spices, tarragon, then clove and vanilla. Black current and black berry fruit flavours are backed by fine, well structured tannins . The ripe fruit is sumptuous and lingers on the palate with a touch...
"Extremely fresh and aromatic, with tropical and citrus fruit character. It is light-bodied, with crispy fresh lemony and citric notes, fruity balance, excellent definition and fine acidity." Casa Santos Lima is a family owned (4th generation) business with more than...
"The aromas are of ripe red fruits with a good balance of oak which is the result of 4 months in oak barrels. It is a very well balanced wine that has a long and pleasant finish." Casa Santos Lima...
Le Fou means 'The Madman', possibly because they are trying to make Pinot Noir in southern France. Thing is, this is fab! No oak, all fruit, lovely.
Contains Sulphites
"This wine shows a beautiful pink colour and predominant ripe red fruit aromas. It is medium bodied, revealing nice sensations of ripened fruit, combined with good minerality and acidity."
A blend of Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro, Jaen and Touriga Nacional, this wonderful wine from the Dao is full of ripe cherry, plum and blackberry fruit. One of Portugal's most progressive producers,making wine in five regions from the Douro in the...
Fresh lime zest and green pepper aromas on the nose are carried through to the mineral palate which is alive with crunchy fruit, zest and a long, long zippy finish
Contains Sulphites
The nose offers floral aromas of jasmine, lychee, and honey notes. The floral notes reappear on the palate, along with apricot, and mandarin orange. Medium bodied with good concentration and a refreshing ripe fruit finish.
"A lovely fruity style of Vinho Verde, apples, minerally and with a load of citrus. A perfect wine to pair with shellfish, Mealhada suckling pig or Fish & Chips!" With more than 50 years making Vinho Verde, this producer is...
A nose of pink grapefruit, passion fruit, mandarin oil notes and lightly herbaceous characters. The palate is rich with minerality, racy lime zest acidity and a touch of stone fruit - giving a lovely texture and intensity, and just a...
Paulo Laureano (one of the most highly prized Portuguese oenologists) created an elegant and well structured wine with a long persistent finish on the palate. The nose is full of dark ripe berries with spices and toasty flavours and it...
Bright berry and black cherry aromas, and a touch of spice. The palate has all of Valpolicella's appealing fresh cherry and ripe bramble fruit, along with added weight and complexity from maturation in oak. Supple tannins lead to a finish...
A variety of yellow fruits and limes can be picked up on the nose with a touch of cumin. The palate shows a fresh acidity with a lingering mouth feel- an effortlessly balanced wine. Made by False Bay Vineyards &...
This wine is complex, stylish and elegant. Aromas of dark chocolate, pencil shavings and black currant are prominent on the nose. The tannins are soft but still give a lovely structure on the palate. Made by False Bay Vineyards &...
Originally grocers in Madrid, the Fernandez faily decided to set up this biodynamic estate from scratch. They wanted to make biodynamic wines that were accessible and easy to drink and with 100 hectares of vineyards, they have really achieved this....
A light, citrus focused white wine, lime and geraniums with an almond finish. Settimo Pizzolato has mastered making wine with no added sulphites, and is the first producer we've thought that the wines are worth stocking based on quality alone....
Originally grocers in Madrid, the Fernandez faily decided to set up this biodynamic estate from scratch. They wanted to make biodynamic wines that were accessible and easy to drink and with 100 hectares of vineyards, they have really achieved this....
Nekeas is originally a cooperative founded by 8 families from Añorbe. They put together 174 ha and first investment for the planting and winery. It always has been managed like a private company. Nowadays the vineyards are up to 225...
Really distinctive white made from rare Verdil grapes & Viognier grown at high altitude to produce a smoky, tense wine with broad lemon & lime notes. After his training as a biodynamic farmer, Derrick Neleman ended up on the vineyards...
"The zestiest of the four Alvarinho’s in our portfolio due to the Atlantic influence, it possesses a bright citric colour with intense aromas of tropical fruits and apricot. It has a good structure which is balanced by an excellent acidity...
Brilliant crimson with ruby hues in colour. Aromatics of bright red fruits, floral with a fleshy, soft and silky palate. Displaying good natural acidity, which premotes food pairing opportunities, making this wine ideal for foodlovers everywhere. After his training as...
“Beautiful aromatics with lovely citrus and apricot hints. Lovely concentration with rounded, rich tangerine and lemon fruit. Such finesse here: fine-grained and delicious. Mouthwatering and a bit saline. So nice. 93/100” Dr Jamie Goode, The Wine Anorak Evan Frazier of...
Classic lifted semillon and sauvignon blanc aromas. Lemon/lime, gooseberry, pine needles, green mango and passion fruit with distinctive grassy edge. Intensely flavoured, pristine fruit with a clean and zippy palate. Fresh fruit flavours of lemon, passionfruit and pineapple. The palate...
Finca La Linda’s Torrontes from Luigi Bosca is a perfect expression of this iconic white grape from Argentina. With its white flower and tropical fruit aromas, this wine pairs well with just about anything! Try with coconut curry or even...
Chocolate - cherries - perfect Argenine Malbec. Do you need me to say any more? The Arizu family of Bodega Luigi Bosca has been making wine in Mendoza since 1901. Over the years they have accumulated a veritable encyclopedia of...
Cool, structured and fresh, this Chardonnay has ripe citrus notes with hints of fresh pineapple and a wonderful core of acidity running through its spine. There is no oak on this wine just pure, unadulterated fruit. 90 points James Halliday...
"Dark cherry base with a deep red finish. Subtle aromatic herbs, fennel & eucalyptus, with bold ripe red fruit. Full bodied, with fine silky tannins. Moving to a creamy toasted, balsamic finish. Pairs well with grilled red meats, roast beef...