White Wine over £12.00 per bottle
Scintillating Sauvignons Six - £36.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Sauvignon Blanc continues to go from strength to strength'' says Hapers wine magazine ...
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Sauvignon Blanc continues to go from strength to strength'' says Hapers wine magazine ...
Vibrant Sauvignons - £36.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Zesty, vibrant Sauvignons ... for delicious Summer sipping!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Zesty, vibrant Sauvignons ... for delicious Summer sipping!
Crisp Pinot Grigios - £36.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Wonderfully crisp Pinot Grigios ... delicious enjoyed under the Summer sun!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Wonderfully crisp Pinot Grigios ... delicious enjoyed under the Summer sun!
Pignoletto - £37.14
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This tongue-tingling fizz was once reserved for exclusive ristorantes in Bologna, but our buyers convinced winemaker Lorenzo Bertot to part with a few cases of his uplifting fizz ... and customers love it! A chilled glass of Pignoletto is deliciouly uplifting and makes an ideal aperitif ... but why not add a bit of sparkle to picnics or enjoy with classic dishes from Bologna like tortellini in brodo? ''Refreshingly off-dry, with seductive apple and white flower aromas, and a soft, gently sparkling mouthful of luscious peaches and pears. Delightfully different.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This tongue-tingling fizz was once reserved for exclusive ristorantes in Bologna, but our buyers convinced winemaker Lorenzo Bertot to part with a few cases of his uplifting fizz ... and customers love it! A chilled glass of Pignoletto is deliciouly uplifting and makes an ideal aperitif ... but why not add a bit of sparkle to picnics or enjoy with classic dishes from Bologna like tortellini in brodo? ''Refreshingly off-dry, with seductive apple and white flower aromas, and a soft, gently sparkling mouthful of luscious peaches and pears. Delightfully different.''
Baron Lazare Pinot Grigio - £37.14
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Adored for its pure refreshment, Pinot Grigio was originally bought to Hungary by Italians and the scintillating results taste just as good as their expensive Latin counterparts. This deliciously, zippy wine with an ancient heritage offers unrivalled value for money, and is a superb introduction to these historic vintages. ''Wonderfully crisp with fresh-cut grass and citrus aroma, plus refreshing citrus flavours''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Adored for its pure refreshment, Pinot Grigio was originally bought to Hungary by Italians and the scintillating results taste just as good as their expensive Latin counterparts. This deliciously, zippy wine with an ancient heritage offers unrivalled value for money, and is a superb introduction to these historic vintages. ''Wonderfully crisp with fresh-cut grass and citrus aroma, plus refreshing citrus flavours''
Albastrele Pinot Grigio - £37.74
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Made from handpicked, 100% organic grapes, Albastrele captures all the fresh, crisp character that makes Pinot Grigio so delicious. A Sauvignon-like zing keeps this gem whistle-clean and thoroughly refreshing. A favourite of the Tsars, Moldovan wines are now being rediscovered thanks to the enthusiasm and acclaim Albastrele has enjoyed year after year. Since 2002 our buying team have braved white-knuckled flights, and a distinct lack of signposts, to return these superb wines to the international menu. Rich green-gold with floral apple and pear aromas. Intense citrus and stone fruit flavours make for truly mouthwatering enjoyment. Great as an aperitif and delicious with salmon en croute, asparagus risotto or seafood tagliatelle.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Made from handpicked, 100% organic grapes, Albastrele captures all the fresh, crisp character that makes Pinot Grigio so delicious. A Sauvignon-like zing keeps this gem whistle-clean and thoroughly refreshing. A favourite of the Tsars, Moldovan wines are now being rediscovered thanks to the enthusiasm and acclaim Albastrele has enjoyed year after year. Since 2002 our buying team have braved white-knuckled flights, and a distinct lack of signposts, to return these superb wines to the international menu. Rich green-gold with floral apple and pear aromas. Intense citrus and stone fruit flavours make for truly mouthwatering enjoyment. Great as an aperitif and delicious with salmon en croute, asparagus risotto or seafood tagliatelle.
Marques de Bataneros Oak Aged - £37.74
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Made from the traditional Airen variety - the most widely grown grape on the plains of La Mancha - and partially fermented in brand new oak to add a touch of creamy, vanilla richness ... this exciting white is brimming with vibrant character. Hugely aromatic, it's made by leading Spanish winery, Felix Solis. Their ability to transform traditional grapes using modern technology has earned them an enviable reputation as one of the best producers around! Superb stone fruit flavours, with hints of toast, butter and vanilla. Excellent when matched with rich seafood dishes
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Made from the traditional Airen variety - the most widely grown grape on the plains of La Mancha - and partially fermented in brand new oak to add a touch of creamy, vanilla richness ... this exciting white is brimming with vibrant character. Hugely aromatic, it's made by leading Spanish winery, Felix Solis. Their ability to transform traditional grapes using modern technology has earned them an enviable reputation as one of the best producers around! Superb stone fruit flavours, with hints of toast, butter and vanilla. Excellent when matched with rich seafood dishes
Albastrele Pinot Grigio - £37.74
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Made from handpicked, 100% organic grapes, Albastrele captures all the fresh, crisp character that makes Pinot Grigio so delicious. A Sauvignon-like zing keeps this gem whistle-clean and thoroughly refreshing. A favourite of the Tsars, Moldovan wines are now being rediscovered thanks to the enthusiasm and acclaim Albastrele has enjoyed year after year. Since 2002 our buying team have braved white-knuckled flights, and a distinct lack of signposts, to return these superb wines to the international menu. Rich green-gold with floral apple and pear aromas. Intense citrus and stone fruit flavours make for truly mouthwatering enjoyment. Great as an aperitif and delicious with salmon en croute, asparagus risotto or seafood tagliatelle.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Made from handpicked, 100% organic grapes, Albastrele captures all the fresh, crisp character that makes Pinot Grigio so delicious. A Sauvignon-like zing keeps this gem whistle-clean and thoroughly refreshing. A favourite of the Tsars, Moldovan wines are now being rediscovered thanks to the enthusiasm and acclaim Albastrele has enjoyed year after year. Since 2002 our buying team have braved white-knuckled flights, and a distinct lack of signposts, to return these superb wines to the international menu. Rich green-gold with floral apple and pear aromas. Intense citrus and stone fruit flavours make for truly mouthwatering enjoyment. Great as an aperitif and delicious with salmon en croute, asparagus risotto or seafood tagliatelle.
Yarrunga Field - £37.74
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Thirteen vintages after customers delighted in its Gold medal debut, the exceptionally moreish and supremely versatile Yarrunga Field is not only going strong ... it just keeps getting better and better! And here's the 2006 to prove it. One of our original 'sunshine in the glass' wines, it is made by multi award-winning Sam Trimboli. Sam has always made Yarrunga in tiny volumes - less than 1% of some supermarket big brands and with loads more character - and this vintage is no exception. Bright straw colour and refreshing aromas of pineapple, citrus and oaky, vanilla hints. Deliciously versatile. The crisp, long-lasting melony flavours complement soft cheeses, poached salmon, roasted poultry or Asian dishes.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Thirteen vintages after customers delighted in its Gold medal debut, the exceptionally moreish and supremely versatile Yarrunga Field is not only going strong ... it just keeps getting better and better! And here's the 2006 to prove it. One of our original 'sunshine in the glass' wines, it is made by multi award-winning Sam Trimboli. Sam has always made Yarrunga in tiny volumes - less than 1% of some supermarket big brands and with loads more character - and this vintage is no exception. Bright straw colour and refreshing aromas of pineapple, citrus and oaky, vanilla hints. Deliciously versatile. The crisp, long-lasting melony flavours complement soft cheeses, poached salmon, roasted poultry or Asian dishes.
Casa del Rio Verde Sauvignon Blanc - £37.74
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Zesty, refreshing Chilean Sauvignon - an exclusive find for us made by super-talented winemaker Adolfo Hurtado at the award-winning Cono Sur winery, known for pushing the boundaries of Chilean winemaking with special projects like this. Young Adolfo has astounded the international wine circuit by scooping more awards than any other winemaker in Chile's history. He identified some special parcels of vineyard in the warm, lush Colchagua valley next to a river called the Rio Verde. The fruit here ripens easily but retains its elegance and balance thanks to the cooling breezes brought by the river. Bright, pale lemon colour. Vibrant aromas of ripe pear and citrus ... following through on the palate with refreshing grapefruit and a delicious crispness. And 2007 is proving a terrific year for aromatic whites of this quality.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Zesty, refreshing Chilean Sauvignon - an exclusive find for us made by super-talented winemaker Adolfo Hurtado at the award-winning Cono Sur winery, known for pushing the boundaries of Chilean winemaking with special projects like this. Young Adolfo has astounded the international wine circuit by scooping more awards than any other winemaker in Chile's history. He identified some special parcels of vineyard in the warm, lush Colchagua valley next to a river called the Rio Verde. The fruit here ripens easily but retains its elegance and balance thanks to the cooling breezes brought by the river. Bright, pale lemon colour. Vibrant aromas of ripe pear and citrus ... following through on the palate with refreshing grapefruit and a delicious crispness. And 2007 is proving a terrific year for aromatic whites of this quality.
Zamba Sauvignon Blanc - £37.74
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This piercingly aromatic Sauvignon comes from some of the world's highest vineyards, located in Argentina's isolated Famatina Valley, some eight hours drive north of the city of Mendoza. Here the combination of high altitude, long sunshine hours and low rainfall makes for a perfect grape growing climate. Highly experienced winemaker Rodolfo Griguol has worked in this region for many years, and during that time has built up a network of contacts with the best growers. He takes only top quality grapes from them to make Zamba - a deliciously mouthwatering, grapefruit and passionfruit flavoured white wine, named after a distinctive Argentinian music and dance. A tongue-tingling array of grapefruit, lime and passionfruit flavours make this the perfect partner for sea bass of a plate of chargrilled prawns. Snap up this seriously refreshing, great value-for-money gem while stocks last!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This piercingly aromatic Sauvignon comes from some of the world's highest vineyards, located in Argentina's isolated Famatina Valley, some eight hours drive north of the city of Mendoza. Here the combination of high altitude, long sunshine hours and low rainfall makes for a perfect grape growing climate. Highly experienced winemaker Rodolfo Griguol has worked in this region for many years, and during that time has built up a network of contacts with the best growers. He takes only top quality grapes from them to make Zamba - a deliciously mouthwatering, grapefruit and passionfruit flavoured white wine, named after a distinctive Argentinian music and dance. A tongue-tingling array of grapefruit, lime and passionfruit flavours make this the perfect partner for sea bass of a plate of chargrilled prawns. Snap up this seriously refreshing, great value-for-money gem while stocks last!
Aresti Estate Old Vine Gewurztraminer - £37.74
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This old-vine superstar from the acclaimed Aresti family is made from rare but opulently aromatic Gewurztraminer, which thrives in Chile's Curico Valley. It's thanks to Chile that Alsace's most exotic grape variety is regaining the limelight - even though it's so scarce it only accounts for 0.2% of Chile's plantings. Exceptionally aromatic and crisp, this textbook Gewurz is made along very organic lines as Aresti's vineyards are blessed with Eden-like conditions. The old-vine fruit is harvested at night and fermented at low temperature to keep all its enticing character. Spicy, crisp and fragrant with aromas of lychees, limes and rose blossom. Refreshing and captivating flavours of ripe apricot, lychee, citrus and a hint of spice. A fantastic aperitif - delicious with Thai, Asian and Japanese cuisine too.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This old-vine superstar from the acclaimed Aresti family is made from rare but opulently aromatic Gewurztraminer, which thrives in Chile's Curico Valley. It's thanks to Chile that Alsace's most exotic grape variety is regaining the limelight - even though it's so scarce it only accounts for 0.2% of Chile's plantings. Exceptionally aromatic and crisp, this textbook Gewurz is made along very organic lines as Aresti's vineyards are blessed with Eden-like conditions. The old-vine fruit is harvested at night and fermented at low temperature to keep all its enticing character. Spicy, crisp and fragrant with aromas of lychees, limes and rose blossom. Refreshing and captivating flavours of ripe apricot, lychee, citrus and a hint of spice. A fantastic aperitif - delicious with Thai, Asian and Japanese cuisine too.
Farnese Trebbiano - £37.74
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!
Farnese Trebbiano - £37.74
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!
Estampilla Torrontes Sauvignon - £37.74
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.''
Joubert's Farm Chenin Blanc - £37.74
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.
Groenendal Vineyards Chenin Blanc - £37.74
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Chenin Blanc has been grown in the Cape since the first settlers arrived from the Loire Valley in the 1660s. It's found something of a home from home, giving supremely elegant, complex and long-lived wines - ''a vinous national treasure'' the Wine Spectator calls it. The Bolvei cellar in Wellington are celebrating their centenary year in 2007 - so it's clear they know a thing or two about producing wine in South Africa. Their stunning Chenin was made from grapes grown on the dramatic slopes of the Groenenberg mountain, during the outstanding 2007 vintage. Imagine biting into a crisp green apple ... then enjoying an explosion of ripe peach, citrus and guava. Delightfully mouthwatering on the finish, it's fantastic on its own or enjoyed with fresh grilled fish.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Chenin Blanc has been grown in the Cape since the first settlers arrived from the Loire Valley in the 1660s. It's found something of a home from home, giving supremely elegant, complex and long-lived wines - ''a vinous national treasure'' the Wine Spectator calls it. The Bolvei cellar in Wellington are celebrating their centenary year in 2007 - so it's clear they know a thing or two about producing wine in South Africa. Their stunning Chenin was made from grapes grown on the dramatic slopes of the Groenenberg mountain, during the outstanding 2007 vintage. Imagine biting into a crisp green apple ... then enjoying an explosion of ripe peach, citrus and guava. Delightfully mouthwatering on the finish, it's fantastic on its own or enjoyed with fresh grilled fish.
Casa del Rio Verde Sauvignon Blanc - £37.74
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Zesty, refreshing Chilean Sauvignon - an exclusive find for us made by super-talented winemaker Adolfo Hurtado at the award-winning Cono Sur winery, known for pushing the boundaries of Chilean winemaking with special projects like this. Young Adolfo has astounded the international wine circuit by scooping more awards than any other winemaker in Chile's history. He identified some special parcels of vineyard in the warm, lush Colchagua valley next to a river called the Rio Verde. The fruit here ripens easily but retains its elegance and balance thanks to the cooling breezes brought by the river. Bright, pale lemon colour. Vibrant aromas of ripe pear and citrus ... following through on the palate with refreshing grapefruit and a delicious crispness. And 2007 is proving a terrific year for aromatic whites of this quality.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Zesty, refreshing Chilean Sauvignon - an exclusive find for us made by super-talented winemaker Adolfo Hurtado at the award-winning Cono Sur winery, known for pushing the boundaries of Chilean winemaking with special projects like this. Young Adolfo has astounded the international wine circuit by scooping more awards than any other winemaker in Chile's history. He identified some special parcels of vineyard in the warm, lush Colchagua valley next to a river called the Rio Verde. The fruit here ripens easily but retains its elegance and balance thanks to the cooling breezes brought by the river. Bright, pale lemon colour. Vibrant aromas of ripe pear and citrus ... following through on the palate with refreshing grapefruit and a delicious crispness. And 2007 is proving a terrific year for aromatic whites of this quality.
Murray Fishing Club Colombard/Chardonnay - £37.74
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
When a bunch of Aussie winemakers invited us on a fishing trip, we were treated to a really refreshing white, crafted by the hosts and specifically for long afternoons on the river ... and this moreish, easy drinking white has become a huge favourite. The Murray Fishing Club may be an informal institution but they take their winemaking as seriously as their fishing. And this deliciously fresh, well-made blend of crisp honeyed Colombard and peachy ripe Chardonnay is one we didn't want to get away. Packed with enticing citrus, nectarine and peach flavours, it's wonderfully crisp and moreish. Perfect by itself or with freshly landed fish! However, although we secured our parcel at 'mates' rates', there's very little to go round. Cast us an order quick!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
When a bunch of Aussie winemakers invited us on a fishing trip, we were treated to a really refreshing white, crafted by the hosts and specifically for long afternoons on the river ... and this moreish, easy drinking white has become a huge favourite. The Murray Fishing Club may be an informal institution but they take their winemaking as seriously as their fishing. And this deliciously fresh, well-made blend of crisp honeyed Colombard and peachy ripe Chardonnay is one we didn't want to get away. Packed with enticing citrus, nectarine and peach flavours, it's wonderfully crisp and moreish. Perfect by itself or with freshly landed fish! However, although we secured our parcel at 'mates' rates', there's very little to go round. Cast us an order quick!