We have selected these 5 wines for you this month, they are light and refreshing and some rather unusual!
Just what you need for cooling down on hot summer days, either as an aperitif or with food
and they will give you the sense of foreign shores in you own back garden!
apart from the Chardonnay of course, from our very own Sussex!
SUMMER SELECTION
White
rioja tempranillo blanco e.l. ontanon 2018
Rioja Tempranillo BLANCO E.L. Ontanon 2019
n 1988, a Rioja winemaker found a bunch of white grapes amongst the Tempranillo vines in his Murillo de Rio Leza estate in Rioja Baja. After several years of investigation, it was accepted that this was a natural mutation of the usually red tempranillo. (Limited Edition) This wine has a special and unique character, displaying intense tropical fruit aromas of banana, apple and citrus punctuated with white floral notes. It has a round mouthfeel with notes of orange and stonefruit characteristics as well as a lovely volume and freshness on the palate.
Producer : Bodegas Ontanon S.L. | Region : Rioja | Grape : Tempranillo | Volume : 75cl | ABV : 12.5%
OUR PRICE £10.14
Chardonnay PDOO Native Grace Henners 2018
Produced from 100% Chardonnay from the Henners Estate in East Sussex. Wonderful classic Chardonnay fruit flavours including stone fruit, floral and citrus notes. Suitable for Vegetarian/Vegan.
Producer : Henners | Region : East Sussex | Grape : Chardonnay | Volume : 75cl | ABV : 11%
OUR PRICE £13.92
melon blanc vendange nocturne pierre henri gadais
Melon Blanc Vendange Nocturne Pierre Henri Gadais
The grapes for this special cuvee were harvested during the night of September 8th ensuring that they remained cool for a 12 hours maceration on the skins. The result is a tasty wine, light and refreshing, a wonderful introduction to the unique grape variety of the western Loire Valley. Suitable for Vegans
Producer : Domaine de la Combe | Region : Loire | Grape : Melon Blanc | Volume : 75cl | ABV : 11%
OUR PRICE £9.55
Red
malbec petreo tributo colchagua caliterra 2015
Malbec Petreo Tributo D.O.Colchagua Caliterra 2015
This exceptional selection of Malbec, named Petreo, comes from the highest and coolest area of the estate, whose soil of granitic origin is composed by red clay with schists, which make this wine a unique exponent of Cochagua Valley. Tributo Malbec Petreo is a lively red wine, floral and it shows, with an amazing depth granted by its distinctive terroir.
Producer : Vina Caliterra | Region : Valle de Colchagua | Grape : Malbec | Volume : 75cl | ABV : 13%
OUR PRICE £14.06
Rose
chateau des ferrages aop cotes de provence roumery 2018
Chateau des Ferrages AOP Cotes de Provence Roumery 2019
A classic, elegant Provence rose with aromatic notes od strawberry, grapefruit, citrus and peach. A perfect summer sipper blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Rolle and Clairette from limestone vineyards. 90 POINTS DECANTER
Producer : Chateau des Ferrages | Region : Provence | Grape : | Volume : 75cl | ABV : 12%
OUR PRICE £11.94
Chateau Batailley Pauillac A.C. Grand Cru Classe 2009

Producer : Chateau Batailley | Region : Bordeaux | Grape : Cabernet Sauvignon | Volume : 75cl | ABV : 12.50%
OUR PRICE £46.68