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Groenendal Vineyards Chenin Blanc
Groenendal Vineyards Chenin Blanc - £57.99
Price on 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.

Sowman Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Sowman Estate Sauvignon Blanc - £10.39
Price on from Laithwaites.
Set in Marlborough's 'Golden Mile', Terry and Lynley Sowman's pristine estate used to supply finest quality Sauvignon grapes to the region's most demanding winemakers. When they decided to bottle their own wine, they turned to veteran winemaker John Forrest for expertise. John - whose wines are rated above the revered Cloudy Bay - has crafted a thrillingly intense white. Full of mouthwatering citrus aromas, this zippy Sauvignon is guaranteed to enliven your tastebuds! Explosive guava and gooseberry flavours are kept lively and fresh under screwcap. Ideal with asparagus dishes, delicate fish and summer salads.

Sowman Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Sowman Estate Sauvignon Blanc - £106.95
Price on from Laithwaites.
Set in Marlborough's 'Golden Mile', Terry and Lynley Sowman's pristine estate used to supply finest quality Sauvignon grapes to the region's most demanding winemakers. When they decided to bottle their own wine, they turned to veteran winemaker John Forrest for expertise. John - whose wines are rated above the revered Cloudy Bay - has crafted a thrillingly intense white. Full of mouthwatering citrus aromas, this zippy Sauvignon is guaranteed to enliven your tastebuds! Explosive guava and gooseberry flavours are kept lively and fresh under screwcap. Ideal with asparagus dishes, delicate fish and summer salads.

Reserve Champalou 2005
Reserve Champalou 2005 - £10.89
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Husband and wife team Didier and Catherine Champalou met at oenology (winemaking) college in 1976. Both from winemaking families, they established their own winemaking enterprise in 1984 with a focus on quality and innovation. As 'The Wine and Food Guide to the Loire' says of them - ''...applying rigorous standards they have created one of the most exciting wineries in Vouvray''. The noble Chenin Blanc is the grape here and the delimited zone of 'Vouvray AOC', is where it reaches its apotheosis. In its nobility is great versatility. It can appear in all guises - from the intensely honeyed and ageworthy, to off-dry, through to bone dry. This Reserve' is ever-so-slightly off-dry. Subtle honeydew melon aromas, guava and melon flavours, well-poised with balanced citrus lime 'backbone'. Delicious to sip now but will gather further complexity over the next couple of years. Perfect with delicate shellfish flavours or subtle charcuterie.

Lasseter's Reef Verdelho 2006
Lasseter's Reef Verdelho 2006 - £6.29
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Named after the legendary Henry Lasseter and his mythical 'Reef of Gold', refreshing, fruit-laden Lasseter's Reef is a great contender for the definition of drinkability. It's fruit-laden core is the crowd-pleasing Verdelho grape. ''Top-drawer Verdelho has an amazingly zesty, tropical flavour'' said Matthew Jukes in The Daily Mail. That's exactly what you'll find here, plus a touch of creamy roundness. Though still quite rare, Verdelho is the 'in' grape Down Under among lovers of smart whites. Enticing aromas of pineapple, peach and freshly mown grass. Crisp flavours of sweet melon and guava. Serve chilled on its own or enjoy with grilled king prawns, pasta or chicken.

Eden Valley Growers Riesling 2004
Eden Valley Growers Riesling 2004 - £12.99
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''Perfectly fragrant Riesling, with all the aspects of the lofty Eden Valley district there in abundance: lime, citrus blossom and minerally notes'' (Adelaide Advertiser) A unique collaboration between a dedicated group of top Eden Valley's growers, this delicious Riesling is a perfect example of why the region produces Australia's most hallowed, blossom-scented whites. Zesty, fresh and very elegant, the wine has intense aromas of citrus, lime and guava. Enjoy as an aperitif or with your best fish and seafood dishes.

Finca La Casilla 2007
Finca La Casilla 2007 - £5.99
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Dynamic young winemaker, Ana Becoechea is famed for making personality-filled wines at great value prices. By using the best raw materials she can lay her hands on - excellent old-vine fruit, premium barrels - Ana creates critically acclaimed wines that are brimming with character and finesse. Fine wine expert, Robert Parker is a big fan and frequently bestows Ana's wines with the enviably high scores he usually reserves for top-flight claret and Rioja! Bursting with vibrant apple, kiwi and guava flavours, this astonishingly fresh white caused quite a stir in our tasting room. A tantalising aperitif, or perfect lunchtime tipple - you will love this as much as we do!

Seven Rivers Sauvignon Blanc
Seven Rivers Sauvignon Blanc - £46.74
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The Independent on Sunday calls Bio Bio ''the cool climate region to watch'' - and judging by this minerally-fresh white, it's set to rival Marlborough and Loire in the Sauvignon Blanc stakes! With a climate similar to the Loire valley, Bio Bio (meaning 'Big Big') is perfect for producing ultra-fine whites bursting with minerality. Unlike the rest of Chile, the region benefits from a large river and waterfall system and a very healthy rainfall which is essential for grapes to flourish. Astoundingly fresh with abundant gooseberry, guava and cut grass flavours. An absolute delight on its own, with canapes, crudites, seafood of all kinds and fresh aromatic goat's cheeses.

Seven Rivers Sauvignon Blanc
Seven Rivers Sauvignon Blanc - £63.99
Price on from Laithwaites.
The Independent on Sunday calls Bio Bio ''the cool climate region to watch'' - and judging by this minerally-fresh white, it's set to rival Marlborough and Loire in the Sauvignon Blanc stakes! With a climate similar to the Loire valley, Bio Bio (meaning 'Big Big') is perfect for producing ultra-fine whites bursting with minerality. Unlike the rest of Chile, the region benefits from a large river and waterfall system and a very healthy rainfall which is essential for grapes to flourish. Astoundingly fresh with abundant gooseberry, guava and cut grass flavours. An absolute delight on its own, with canapes, crudites, seafood of all kinds and fresh aromatic goat's cheeses.

White River Chenin Blanc 2006
White River Chenin Blanc 2006 - £6.19
Price on from Laithwaites.
Made by De Wet Lategan, one of the Cape's best young winemakers, this single estate Chenin Blanc is a lime-filled star. One sip shows why South Africa has developed a worldwide reputation for this traditional Loire variety. Mouthwatering freshness and pure, crisp fruit has kept you (and us!) coming back to this South African gem - it's been our favourite Cape white for a decade. Pale lemon yellow in colour, with fresh lemon and grapefruit aromas. Crisp and tangy on the finish, with a trace of tropical guava, it makes a wonderful partner to barbecued fish or cold roast chicken.

Sowman Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2006
Sowman Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2006 - £10.39
Price on from Laithwaites.
Terry and Lynley Sowman's pristine estate, set in Marlborough's 'Golden Mile', used to supply finest quality Sauvignon grapes to the region's most demanding winemakers. When the Sowmans, renowned growers of top-quality Sauvignon, decided to bottle their own wine, they turned to veteran winemaker John Forrest for expertise. John - whose wines are rated above the revered Cloudy Bay - has crafted a thrillingly intense white. Herbaceous aromas with hints of tropical fruit. Explosive guava and gooseberry flavours are kept lively and fresh under screwcap. Ideal with asparagus dishes, delicate fish and summer salads.

Drakenskloof Colombard 2007
Drakenskloof Colombard 2007 - £6.29
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Best female winemaker in South Africa, Eleanor Visser's'' top-notch Colombard comes from the 2007 vintage - an excellent year for dry white wines in South Africa - and is made using grapes from the premium Worcester area of the Cape. A terrific alternative to pricey Loire whites, this has all the citrus freshness of good Sauvignon Blanc. Pale lemon gold with youthful greenish glints. Mouthwatering aromas of green apple, cut grass and guava accompany lively, juicy apple and citrus flavours. Enjoy on its own or with a light lunch such as red pepper houmous, avocado salad or gently spicy oriental cuisine.

Sowman Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Sowman Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - £10.39
Price on from Laithwaites.
Set in Marlborough's 'Golden Mile', Terry and Lynley Sowman's pristine estate used to supply finest quality Sauvignon grapes to the region's most demanding winemakers. When they decided to bottle their own wine, they turned to veteran winemaker John Forrest for expertise. John - whose wines are rated above the revered Cloudy Bay - has crafted a thrillingly intense white. Full of mouthwatering citrus aromas, this zippy Sauvignon is guaranteed to enliven your tastebuds! Explosive guava and gooseberry flavours are kept lively and fresh under screwcap. Ideal with asparagus dishes, delicate fish and summer salads.

Joubert's Farm Chenin Blanc 2007
Joubert's Farm Chenin Blanc 2007 - £6.29
Price on 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.

Mancini Estate Block 1891 Verdelho Chardonnay 2006
Mancini Estate Block 1891 Verdelho Chardonnay 2006 - £6.15
Price on from Laithwaites.
The wine in the bottle is every bit as original and refreshing as the label. Mancini Estate seamlessly combines mouthwatering Verdelho with creamy ripe Chardonnay. So good you won't be able to resist that second glass. ''Mango'' Mancini is your real 'salt of the earth' Aussie grape grower with Italian heritage. He's built himself an impressive vineyard holding in Griffith over the years through sheer hard work and focus on quality. That's why 'Mr Medals' - winemaker Sam Trimboli - approached him for his grapes during the 2006 harvest. He told us ''They were perfect, spotless and beautifully ripe. I knew I could make something really special with them''. And he certainly has. Sun-ripened tropical fruit flavours - guava, pineapple and so on - mingle with peach-fresh Chardonnay. Crisp, refreshing and well balanced. Serve chilled with barbecued prawn kebabs, sauteed scallops, chicken and mango salad or poached salmon.