Alphabetical's white Vin Ordinaire really isn't ordinary - it's always well worth having a few tucked inside the fridge door. Alphabetical Wines came from a decision to break the rules. Unfussed by area or origin they aim to make wines that are impressive yet affordable.
A vibrantly fresh, crisp and refreshing white made from indigenous Italian grape Pecorino, grown in the rolling hills of the central Le Marche region.
A deliciously pure, fruity southern Rhône blend of Roussanne and Viognier, Plein Sud is characterful, fresh and elegant.
Backhouse Chardonnay is the best Californian Chardonnay we've tasted under £15 - and we're five-time winners of USA Specialist of the Year at the Decanter Wine Awards - so we should know!
Jeune White is a refreshing, floral and flavoursome wine from Chateau Musar. Made with fruit from younger vines, it is totally different to their other white wines and ready to drink on release.
"The 2021 Etna Bianco opens with cascading floral tones and crushed stone giving way to sweet peach. It’s soft and enveloping, with a bolt of green citrus and riveting acidity that quickly builds tension. This leaves the palate completely refreshed and with a salty concentration. This zesty and mineral-packed Etna Bianco really plays with the palate." Eric Guido, vinous.com, 90 pts
Mâcon-Vergissons' 'Les Rochers' is a steep, limestone-infused site that produces a superb and great-value wine. This Mâcon-Vergisson is all about finesse, with lovely aromatic purity.
Winemaker Alexander Milner's passion is seeking out forgotten patches of old dry-farmed bush vines and restoring them to their glory. The AXLE Chenin's first vintage was only in 2018 but was quick to receive critical acclaim and are getting better and better every year. A wine of exceptional quality and intrigue, it's a must try!
After mastering Provençal Rosé, Cédric Bourez along with his family started the quest for a characterful estate. One with a natural richness of terroir with a diverse soil profile. They fell in love with Anjou, with incredible old plots of Chenin Blanc, in the best orientation, facing the Layon river. The vines are rooted in volcanic rock called “Spilite” giving the wines soul and elegant nuances.
CMS White is a Sauvignon Blanc-dominated blend by Hedges, one of Washington State's very finest producers. It offers outstanding value for money.
A truly captivating blend of 4 varietals grown from one of Stellenbosch's oldest single vineyards. Highly perfumed in the glass with layers of floral & tropical fruit notes. Roussanne and Viognier add richness and texture, while Chenin Blanc and Verdelho add bright fruit and acidity. The wine is delicately oaked, and handled as carefully and naturally as possible. A true delight that is consistently among the best received South African white wines.
A 75cl bottle of Oppenheimer Kreuz Riesling Auslese 2018 by Weingut Carl Koch. A white wine from Germany. Made from Riesling.
The domaine has been in Géraldine Coumbes family since 1525, along with her husband Xavier Peyraud they started the estate Mas des Brousses in 1997. With just 10 hectares under vine, they are able to tend to and care for the land in a way that is impossible to do on a larger scale.
Bodegas Arrayán was founded in 1999 as a personal project of entrepreneur José María Entrecanales and his wife, María Marsans, on their estate, La Verdosa, which is located in Santa Cruz de Retamar, Toledo.
Nestled between the sea and Ligurian hills is the Ancient Roman city of Luni, which is home to this enchanting white wine. Succulent but crisp, on the palate it is soft, harmonious and balance. The Etichetta Nera is a vineyard selection from the top sites and the wine consistently rates among the best Vermentino in Italy.
In collaboration with Graham Tatomer London Cru have released a cool climate Californian Chardonnay in Santa Barbara. The vineyard site in Sierra Madre was hand selected by Graham and Alex and the wine made and bottled by Graham. The wine arrived in the UK and was brought straight to the London Cru winery for the much anticipated launch party.
This Sancerre is one of the top offerings from Morin using fruit from one of the best areas in the whole of Sancerre; a delicious zesty wine with great minerality.
This is a cool-climate White Blend from the Sondagskloof region of the Cape South Coast. Made from 13 and 11 year old vines of Sauvignon and Semillon respectively this blend is has an energetic acidity and a chiselled structure, processing fantastic ageing potential.
The south-east facing vineyards are surrounded by indigenous flora such as; shrubs, trees and plants that thrive in the wild garrigue: rosemary, bay, thyme, broom, oak, pine…
"The 2020 Bourgogne Blanc Les Femelottes has a light, fragrant nose with yellow plum and citrus peel. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, the 10% new oak lending a very subtle creaminess towards the finish. Everything you want from a Bourgogne Blanc...and a bit more." Neal Martin, vinous.com, 90 pts
A 75cl bottle of Bourgogne Blanc Les Saussots 2020 by Domaine Chavy-Chouet. A white wine from the Burgundy region of France. Made from Chardonnay.
Ovide' is Pierre Morin's top wine. Made from 50 year-old vines from gravelly limestone soil, this is a stunning expression of Sauvignon.
A 75cl bottle of Sauvignon Blanc 2019 by Long Meadow Ranch. A white wine from Napa in the California region of U.S.A.. Made from Sauvignon Blanc.
"Full-bodied, really intensely flavoured, zesty and intense. There's some citrus peel notes that mingle with the violet and juicy satsuma fruit. Great freshness and intensity, this is a Condrieu in all but name. It has remarkable finesse for an IGP – look beyond this relatively lowly classification, the quality is excellent." Matt Walls, decanter.com, 92 pts
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