White Wine
Berton Hoare Lane Chenin Blanc Verdelho 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Bob Berton, dynamic winemaker and old friend, has left behind some of Australia's finest estates to branch out on his own - setting up his own boutique winery. A delighted Bob is now able to produce the wines he really wants to make - original and harmonious blends that throw out the rulebook to discover delicious new flavours. Hoare Lane is a refreshing, fruity combination of the Loire's traditional grape, crisp Chenin Blanc, Aussie favourite Verdelho and a dash of tropical Chardonnay. Aromas of kiwi fruit with melon, ripe peach and pear favours ... a fruit explosion with a hint of vanilla. Crisp green apple and citrus keep it mouthwatering and fresh. Ideal on its own or served with fish and chips. Great with friends.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Bob Berton, dynamic winemaker and old friend, has left behind some of Australia's finest estates to branch out on his own - setting up his own boutique winery. A delighted Bob is now able to produce the wines he really wants to make - original and harmonious blends that throw out the rulebook to discover delicious new flavours. Hoare Lane is a refreshing, fruity combination of the Loire's traditional grape, crisp Chenin Blanc, Aussie favourite Verdelho and a dash of tropical Chardonnay. Aromas of kiwi fruit with melon, ripe peach and pear favours ... a fruit explosion with a hint of vanilla. Crisp green apple and citrus keep it mouthwatering and fresh. Ideal on its own or served with fish and chips. Great with friends.
Berton Crook Road Verdelho 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Sauvignon fans will adore Bob Berton's 'maiden' wine from his brand new Crook Road winery. Verdelho has been grown in Australia for nearly 200 years, but until recently was used almost exclusively for sweet wines, or 'stickies,' as they call them Down Under. However innovative winemakers like Bob have transformed it into a delicious, fresh-tasting dry white ... great for lovers of Sauvignon! Bob's a very old friend of ours - he introduced you to ever-popular Willy Willy Shiraz and we're delighted he chose to give you exclusive access to his supremely refreshing Verdelho ... especially as these grapes were the very first to be crushed in this exciting new winery! Lively, mouthwatering Verdelho bursting with citrus and lemon grass aromas. Hints of tropical passion fruit and zesty lime are joined by a fresh, lemon crispness on the finish.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Sauvignon fans will adore Bob Berton's 'maiden' wine from his brand new Crook Road winery. Verdelho has been grown in Australia for nearly 200 years, but until recently was used almost exclusively for sweet wines, or 'stickies,' as they call them Down Under. However innovative winemakers like Bob have transformed it into a delicious, fresh-tasting dry white ... great for lovers of Sauvignon! Bob's a very old friend of ours - he introduced you to ever-popular Willy Willy Shiraz and we're delighted he chose to give you exclusive access to his supremely refreshing Verdelho ... especially as these grapes were the very first to be crushed in this exciting new winery! Lively, mouthwatering Verdelho bursting with citrus and lemon grass aromas. Hints of tropical passion fruit and zesty lime are joined by a fresh, lemon crispness on the finish.
Don Cayetano Sauvignon Blanc 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Chile's natural advantages are awesome ... it's an ideal vine climate.'' (The Times) With its high-altitude vineyards, endless hours of sunshine and abundant irrigation from crystal Andes snowmelt, Chile gives wines with astonishing fruit concentration - and the new vintage Don Cayetano Sauvignon is no exception! ''Positively crackling with lemongrass and tropical, kiwi fruit flavours, this clean, refreshing white is an ideal aperitif. Mouthwatering citrus and cut grass give a fantastic, clean finish.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Chile's natural advantages are awesome ... it's an ideal vine climate.'' (The Times) With its high-altitude vineyards, endless hours of sunshine and abundant irrigation from crystal Andes snowmelt, Chile gives wines with astonishing fruit concentration - and the new vintage Don Cayetano Sauvignon is no exception! ''Positively crackling with lemongrass and tropical, kiwi fruit flavours, this clean, refreshing white is an ideal aperitif. Mouthwatering citrus and cut grass give a fantastic, clean finish.''
Marthinus Chenin Blanc 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The multi award-winning Bovlei winery has been at the forefront of the Cape's wine revolution, which has seen South Africa become a ''cutting edge wine producing country'', according to The Independent. This refreshing white is named after Marthinus 'Tiny' Broodryk who was winemaker at Bovlei for over 15 years. Now winemaker Frank Meaker has joined the team and the winery is going from strength to strength - as shown by their amazing medal collection! Deliciously zesty, with plentiful citurs aromas and generous tropical fruit on the finish. A great match to grilled seafood or a luxury fish pie!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The multi award-winning Bovlei winery has been at the forefront of the Cape's wine revolution, which has seen South Africa become a ''cutting edge wine producing country'', according to The Independent. This refreshing white is named after Marthinus 'Tiny' Broodryk who was winemaker at Bovlei for over 15 years. Now winemaker Frank Meaker has joined the team and the winery is going from strength to strength - as shown by their amazing medal collection! Deliciously zesty, with plentiful citurs aromas and generous tropical fruit on the finish. A great match to grilled seafood or a luxury fish pie!
Farnese Trebbiano 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Farnese's Filippo Baccalaro has won many awards for his Trebbiano, including a prestigious International Wine Challenge 'Wine of the Year' trophy. He is currently rejoicing in a spectacular white vintage - ''excellent quality, wonderful freshness and purity of flavour''. It's no wonder that Farnese have been rated Italy's 'Winery of the Year' three years running in the country's leading wine guide ... especially when Filippo puts his heart and soul into his wines, rigorously selecting grapes and adding countless masterful touches. Pale gold with super-fresh aromas and ripe, white peach and citrus flavours. Lively and refreshing, but with real depth and concentration. Hurry for your share!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Farnese's Filippo Baccalaro has won many awards for his Trebbiano, including a prestigious International Wine Challenge 'Wine of the Year' trophy. He is currently rejoicing in a spectacular white vintage - ''excellent quality, wonderful freshness and purity of flavour''. It's no wonder that Farnese have been rated Italy's 'Winery of the Year' three years running in the country's leading wine guide ... especially when Filippo puts his heart and soul into his wines, rigorously selecting grapes and adding countless masterful touches. Pale gold with super-fresh aromas and ripe, white peach and citrus flavours. Lively and refreshing, but with real depth and concentration. Hurry for your share!
Domaine Lalande Sauvignon Blanc 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Deep in the heart of the Languedoc, historic Domaine Lalande has a loyal following owing to its breathtaking quality and great value! Award-winning winemaker Richard Osborne has one simple aim: to make wine that expresses pure fruit character. The 'Languedoc region .. offers the greatest concentration of hand-crafted French wines with real individuality' (Jancis Robinson) This wonderfully pure Sauvignon has classic gooseberry aromas, lashings of thirst-quenching citrus fruit and a deliciously crisp minerality - a real treat. Perfect as an aperitif.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Deep in the heart of the Languedoc, historic Domaine Lalande has a loyal following owing to its breathtaking quality and great value! Award-winning winemaker Richard Osborne has one simple aim: to make wine that expresses pure fruit character. The 'Languedoc region .. offers the greatest concentration of hand-crafted French wines with real individuality' (Jancis Robinson) This wonderfully pure Sauvignon has classic gooseberry aromas, lashings of thirst-quenching citrus fruit and a deliciously crisp minerality - a real treat. Perfect as an aperitif.
Pech de Calade 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The spicy Marsanne grape is a rarity even in its native southern France. This generously round, full-bodied white highlights why this grape is so highly prized in the northern Rhone's famed Hermitage. Strangely for a white it loves plenty of warmth. When the sun shines, out comes a rich, tropical character that's not to be missed. The Montaroi family with their winemaker Pierre have cherry-picked their very best fruit to make this captivating wine. Pale gold with ripe peach aromas and a hint of spice. Generous, mouthwatering, creamy apricot flavours make this a great accompaniment to baked trout and sea bass.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The spicy Marsanne grape is a rarity even in its native southern France. This generously round, full-bodied white highlights why this grape is so highly prized in the northern Rhone's famed Hermitage. Strangely for a white it loves plenty of warmth. When the sun shines, out comes a rich, tropical character that's not to be missed. The Montaroi family with their winemaker Pierre have cherry-picked their very best fruit to make this captivating wine. Pale gold with ripe peach aromas and a hint of spice. Generous, mouthwatering, creamy apricot flavours make this a great accompaniment to baked trout and sea bass.
La Prima Scelta Pinot Grigio 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
'La Prima Scelta' is a crisp, mouthwaterng wine made by internationally experienced winemaker Giorgio Flessati.. Thanks to a long friendship, our buyers were offered 'first choice' of Giorgio's finest fruit from high altitude vineyards around Lake Garda. The result is an exquisite Pinot Grigio that is scintillating quality and incredible value. ''This Venetian gem has the crispest pear and melon flavours. An ideal aperitif and a moreish white which works very well as a partner for light fish and seafood dishes.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
'La Prima Scelta' is a crisp, mouthwaterng wine made by internationally experienced winemaker Giorgio Flessati.. Thanks to a long friendship, our buyers were offered 'first choice' of Giorgio's finest fruit from high altitude vineyards around Lake Garda. The result is an exquisite Pinot Grigio that is scintillating quality and incredible value. ''This Venetian gem has the crispest pear and melon flavours. An ideal aperitif and a moreish white which works very well as a partner for light fish and seafood dishes.''
La Naissance de Venus Mauzac 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
For five centuries the Mauzac grape has provided mouthwatering refreshment to the people of Limoux, an elevated little wine town in the Pyrenees foothills. Now you can share in their secret with this fabulous release! It's made from the fruit of ancient Mauzac vines which cling to steep slopes above Limoux. Low yields, intense sunshine and cool breezes make for ripe, pristine grapes. And every vintage, local expert Alain Gayda selectsthe cream of the crop for his Sieur d'Arques cellar (highly rated by wine guru Robert Parker, and next door to the Rothschilds' Baron d'Arques). Seductively aromatic with white peach, pear and green apple. Old-vine fruit makes for great depth of lime, lemon and melon flavours, complemented by subtle minerally notes. The quintessential aperitif and glorious with seafood.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
For five centuries the Mauzac grape has provided mouthwatering refreshment to the people of Limoux, an elevated little wine town in the Pyrenees foothills. Now you can share in their secret with this fabulous release! It's made from the fruit of ancient Mauzac vines which cling to steep slopes above Limoux. Low yields, intense sunshine and cool breezes make for ripe, pristine grapes. And every vintage, local expert Alain Gayda selectsthe cream of the crop for his Sieur d'Arques cellar (highly rated by wine guru Robert Parker, and next door to the Rothschilds' Baron d'Arques). Seductively aromatic with white peach, pear and green apple. Old-vine fruit makes for great depth of lime, lemon and melon flavours, complemented by subtle minerally notes. The quintessential aperitif and glorious with seafood.
Finca Concepcion Sauvignon Blanc 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This super-refreshing Sauvignon owes it wonderfully crisp flavours to the quality of the grapes. Grown in vineyards that lie over 1,000 metres above sea level, the grapes benefit from plentiful sunshine during the day and cool temperatures at night which allows them to ripen perfectly. Bursting with intense passion fruit and lemon aromas, leading into a zesty, lingering finish. Fantastic on its own, or partnered with fresh seafood.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This super-refreshing Sauvignon owes it wonderfully crisp flavours to the quality of the grapes. Grown in vineyards that lie over 1,000 metres above sea level, the grapes benefit from plentiful sunshine during the day and cool temperatures at night which allows them to ripen perfectly. Bursting with intense passion fruit and lemon aromas, leading into a zesty, lingering finish. Fantastic on its own, or partnered with fresh seafood.
Groenendal Vineyards Chenin Blanc 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Chenin Blanc has been grown in the Cape since the first settlers arrive from the Loire Valley in the 1660s. Despite the recent switch to more ubiquitous international varieties (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc), Chenin remains the definitive Cape white. Always distinctive, in the right hands it is capable of elegance, complexity and longevity. Groenendal was among the first 15 farms established in the Wellington area 300 years ago. Chenin has been grown there for the last century. The current owner Herman Le Roux's great grand father emigrated from Blois in the Loire which is the centre of Chenin Blanc cultivation in France. Today the estate's wines are vinified by Franck Meaker at Wellington's Bolvei Cellars. Pale gold with light green tinges. Ripe peach, citrus and guava aromas. This is a really well balanced wine with a whack of fresh fruit flavours, lovely harmonious structure and a crisp lingering finish. Especially recommended with grilled fish and seafood kebabs.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Chenin Blanc has been grown in the Cape since the first settlers arrive from the Loire Valley in the 1660s. Despite the recent switch to more ubiquitous international varieties (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc), Chenin remains the definitive Cape white. Always distinctive, in the right hands it is capable of elegance, complexity and longevity. Groenendal was among the first 15 farms established in the Wellington area 300 years ago. Chenin has been grown there for the last century. The current owner Herman Le Roux's great grand father emigrated from Blois in the Loire which is the centre of Chenin Blanc cultivation in France. Today the estate's wines are vinified by Franck Meaker at Wellington's Bolvei Cellars. Pale gold with light green tinges. Ripe peach, citrus and guava aromas. This is a really well balanced wine with a whack of fresh fruit flavours, lovely harmonious structure and a crisp lingering finish. Especially recommended with grilled fish and seafood kebabs.
Marthinus Chenin Blanc 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
With South African wines going from strength to strength - it's no wonder this old-vine Chenin from Marthinus Estate remains one of your favourite whites. The great grape of the Loire, Chenin's appeal is found in its wonderful depth of fruit - rich and concentrated, but also crisply refreshing acidity. In the warmth of the Cape sunshine, its imbued with zesty citrus aromas and generous tropical fruit. Balanced and racy, with lemon, lime, lychee and honey on the nose. Ripe tropical fruit palate. Delicious with chicken, pasta or salads.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
With South African wines going from strength to strength - it's no wonder this old-vine Chenin from Marthinus Estate remains one of your favourite whites. The great grape of the Loire, Chenin's appeal is found in its wonderful depth of fruit - rich and concentrated, but also crisply refreshing acidity. In the warmth of the Cape sunshine, its imbued with zesty citrus aromas and generous tropical fruit. Balanced and racy, with lemon, lime, lychee and honey on the nose. Ripe tropical fruit palate. Delicious with chicken, pasta or salads.
Estampilla Torrontes Sauvignon 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Torrontes, ''one of Argentina's most exciting grapes'' (The Times), is a discovery well worth making. In this mouthwateringly crisp white, made along very organic lines, its gentle spiciness is combined with racy Sauvignon giving a wonderfully fresh, vibrant result. In Famatina Valley's high-altitude vineyards, warm days and cool, dry nights give the ideal conditions for ripe, concentrated grapes - with refreshing, zesty charm. Whilst snowmelt from the hills provides the purest irrigation, ideal in the near desert-like conditions. ''Delicious, leap-from-the-glass aromas of grapefruit lead to juicy pineapple and orchard fruit flavours. A lively aperitif that also goes very well with salads and light fish dishes.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Torrontes, ''one of Argentina's most exciting grapes'' (The Times), is a discovery well worth making. In this mouthwateringly crisp white, made along very organic lines, its gentle spiciness is combined with racy Sauvignon giving a wonderfully fresh, vibrant result. In Famatina Valley's high-altitude vineyards, warm days and cool, dry nights give the ideal conditions for ripe, concentrated grapes - with refreshing, zesty charm. Whilst snowmelt from the hills provides the purest irrigation, ideal in the near desert-like conditions. ''Delicious, leap-from-the-glass aromas of grapefruit lead to juicy pineapple and orchard fruit flavours. A lively aperitif that also goes very well with salads and light fish dishes.''
Duc de Guise Sauvignon Blanc 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This cracking alternative to more expensive Sancerre combines traditional know-how with innovative wine-making thanks to the New World experience of talented winemaker Franck Chatelain. Less full-on than some Kiwi examples, this refreshing, intensely floral wine is fruity, elegant and very moreish.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This cracking alternative to more expensive Sancerre combines traditional know-how with innovative wine-making thanks to the New World experience of talented winemaker Franck Chatelain. Less full-on than some Kiwi examples, this refreshing, intensely floral wine is fruity, elegant and very moreish.
Grand Gaillard Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Bergerac dry whites are crisper and fruitier than Bordeaux'' (Decanter). Proved beyond doubt with winemaker Lionel Condeau's take on this classic white Bordeaux blend. 2006 was a stupendous vintage for whites as you'll soon realise when you taste this vibrant, citrussy delight. Grand Gaillard has been a customer favourite for years, but with dynamic new winemaker Lionel Condeau at the helm quality is up another notch. His enthusiasm and commitment to quality over quantity deserves mention - like green harvesting, which removes all but the healthiest fruit weeks before harvesting ... leaving the vines to focus on fewer grapes. Quantity down, quality up! Plump, rounded, lemony Semillon made all the racier by lime-scented Sauvignon. All the elegance and finesse you'd normally find only in more expensive chateau wines from neighbouring Bordeaux. Sublime partner for goat's cheese and all kinds of seafood.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Bergerac dry whites are crisper and fruitier than Bordeaux'' (Decanter). Proved beyond doubt with winemaker Lionel Condeau's take on this classic white Bordeaux blend. 2006 was a stupendous vintage for whites as you'll soon realise when you taste this vibrant, citrussy delight. Grand Gaillard has been a customer favourite for years, but with dynamic new winemaker Lionel Condeau at the helm quality is up another notch. His enthusiasm and commitment to quality over quantity deserves mention - like green harvesting, which removes all but the healthiest fruit weeks before harvesting ... leaving the vines to focus on fewer grapes. Quantity down, quality up! Plump, rounded, lemony Semillon made all the racier by lime-scented Sauvignon. All the elegance and finesse you'd normally find only in more expensive chateau wines from neighbouring Bordeaux. Sublime partner for goat's cheese and all kinds of seafood.
Berton Maria's Block Semillon 2006 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
When Australia becomes a republic, it should toast its new president with a glass of Australia's icon white, Semillon. So says writer Max Allen and many other critics would agree. For Semillon you see, more so than Chardonnay, Shiraz or Riesling is a wine that Australia 'does' like no one else. The most classic examples come from the Hunter Valley, cost a small fortune and can last decades. Out in the Riverina, in inimitable fashion, they make excellent examples of Semillon at far more down to earth prices. We love this one from Bob Berton's new winery. The fruit comes from his partner, Frank Sergi's vineyard - a small parcel named after Frank's mother Maria. Zippy fresh, un-oaked Semillon with lemon grass and sweet citrus notes. Full, creamy, yet elegant and balanced. Serve with lemon chicken, roast pork and apple sauce, or a veal and olive casserole.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
When Australia becomes a republic, it should toast its new president with a glass of Australia's icon white, Semillon. So says writer Max Allen and many other critics would agree. For Semillon you see, more so than Chardonnay, Shiraz or Riesling is a wine that Australia 'does' like no one else. The most classic examples come from the Hunter Valley, cost a small fortune and can last decades. Out in the Riverina, in inimitable fashion, they make excellent examples of Semillon at far more down to earth prices. We love this one from Bob Berton's new winery. The fruit comes from his partner, Frank Sergi's vineyard - a small parcel named after Frank's mother Maria. Zippy fresh, un-oaked Semillon with lemon grass and sweet citrus notes. Full, creamy, yet elegant and balanced. Serve with lemon chicken, roast pork and apple sauce, or a veal and olive casserole.
Kleinbok Colombard 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Colombard is very much a South African success story - no one does it better and the quality just seems to be getting better year on year. This beauty comes from the small family-owned property next door to our old friends at the Bergsig Estate. The owner, WH Lategan has just turned 102 and he reckons a glass of wine a day has helped him get there! A dash of Semillon adds weight to this pristine Colombard. Nettley, pineapple nose with fresh guava and tropical fruit palate. Lovely aperitif best enjoyed young and fruity.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Colombard is very much a South African success story - no one does it better and the quality just seems to be getting better year on year. This beauty comes from the small family-owned property next door to our old friends at the Bergsig Estate. The owner, WH Lategan has just turned 102 and he reckons a glass of wine a day has helped him get there! A dash of Semillon adds weight to this pristine Colombard. Nettley, pineapple nose with fresh guava and tropical fruit palate. Lovely aperitif best enjoyed young and fruity.
Wildekloof Chenin 2004 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Chenin Blanc is to South Africa what Sauvignon Blanc is to New Zealand and Chardonnay to Australia - it's the white they do best ... and this is deliciously fresh drinking from a young winemaker who's just won a coveted Champion Chenin Trophy too. The small vineyard at Wildekoof is situated at high altitude in a wild ravine of the Lngeberg mountains - where the cool climate is ideal for Chenin, allowing it to retain acidity that is essential for that thrilling refreshment. Lively citrus fruit aromas leap from the glass. Waves of zingy lemon and green apple freshness lead to a terrifically pure finish. Fantastic as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to grilled salmon steak, fresh Summer salads.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Chenin Blanc is to South Africa what Sauvignon Blanc is to New Zealand and Chardonnay to Australia - it's the white they do best ... and this is deliciously fresh drinking from a young winemaker who's just won a coveted Champion Chenin Trophy too. The small vineyard at Wildekoof is situated at high altitude in a wild ravine of the Lngeberg mountains - where the cool climate is ideal for Chenin, allowing it to retain acidity that is essential for that thrilling refreshment. Lively citrus fruit aromas leap from the glass. Waves of zingy lemon and green apple freshness lead to a terrifically pure finish. Fantastic as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to grilled salmon steak, fresh Summer salads.
Joubert's Farm Chenin Blanc 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Introducing Joubert's Chenin - our most exciting Cape discovery for years. It's loaded with vibrant citrus and tropical fruit intensity, making the perfect aperitif. Club buyer Nick Taylor has been working round the clock to bring you something extra special from Stellenbosch - ''the pre-eminent South African wine appellation'' (Decanter magazine). And he's found it in this supreme Chenin from Beau Joubert, an estate which dates back to 1695. It's one of the highest in Stellenbosch, with stunning views of False Bay and Table Mountain and has been run by the Joubert family for generations. This is premium Cape wine country which the Joubert family share with very expensive names such as Amani, Jordan and Saxenburg. Same soils, climate and dedication - but look what great value you get here. South African Chenin at its pristine, aromatic best. Fresh, concentrated and bursting with crisp lime, guava and pineapple flavours. Super on its own or alongside seafood.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Introducing Joubert's Chenin - our most exciting Cape discovery for years. It's loaded with vibrant citrus and tropical fruit intensity, making the perfect aperitif. Club buyer Nick Taylor has been working round the clock to bring you something extra special from Stellenbosch - ''the pre-eminent South African wine appellation'' (Decanter magazine). And he's found it in this supreme Chenin from Beau Joubert, an estate which dates back to 1695. It's one of the highest in Stellenbosch, with stunning views of False Bay and Table Mountain and has been run by the Joubert family for generations. This is premium Cape wine country which the Joubert family share with very expensive names such as Amani, Jordan and Saxenburg. Same soils, climate and dedication - but look what great value you get here. South African Chenin at its pristine, aromatic best. Fresh, concentrated and bursting with crisp lime, guava and pineapple flavours. Super on its own or alongside seafood.
Don Cayetano Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - £6.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Chile's natural advantages are awesome ... it's an ideal vine climate.'' (The Times) With its high-altitude vineyards, endless hours of sunshine and abundant irrigation from crystal Andes snowmelt, Chile gives wines with astonishing fruit concentration - and the new vintage Don Cayetano Sauvignon is no exception! ''Positively crackling with lemongrass and tropical, kiwi fruit flavours, this clean, refreshing white is an ideal aperitif. Mouthwatering citrus and cut grass give a fantastic, clean finish.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Chile's natural advantages are awesome ... it's an ideal vine climate.'' (The Times) With its high-altitude vineyards, endless hours of sunshine and abundant irrigation from crystal Andes snowmelt, Chile gives wines with astonishing fruit concentration - and the new vintage Don Cayetano Sauvignon is no exception! ''Positively crackling with lemongrass and tropical, kiwi fruit flavours, this clean, refreshing white is an ideal aperitif. Mouthwatering citrus and cut grass give a fantastic, clean finish.''