Our popular Top 12 case offers a dozen great wines from around the world. We've chosen wines that we love and our customers keep coming back to. A worthy way to reflect on a good year of great wines.
Dominio de La Granadilla Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Rueda, Spain
An intensely flavoured Sauvignon from this up-and-coming region. Guava and fennel aromas give way to a creamy palate of kiwi and grapefruit, balanced by an energising acidity.
Boekenhoutskloof Wolftrap White 2024, Franschhoek, South Africa
A sibling of the Chocolate Block, this intriguing Cape Blend combines the aromatics of Viognier (lychee, citrus blossom) with the body of Grenache Blanc (green plum, macadamia), and the verve of Chenin Blanc (pineapple, ginger).
Umani Ronchi Villa Bianchi Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Classico 2024, Marche, Italy
A quintessential Verdicchio from Marche masters Umani Ronchi. Brilliant lemon in colour with green inflections, the nose abounds in notes of peach, jasmine, and thyme.
Hesketh Rules of Engagement Pinot Grigio 2023, Limestone Coast, Australia
A crisp and clean Pinot Grigio from the cool Limestone Coast of Australia. An inviting nose of Conference pears and lily is followed by a fresh, fruity palate with crunchy acidity and a touch of lemon oil on the finish.
Forrest Estate Heart of Stone Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough, New Zealand
A JN classic. Exuberant nose of passionfruit and cut grass followed by an invigorating palate of gooseberry, lime zest, and stony minerality.
Domaine Gayda Sphere Viognier 2024, Pays d'Oc, France
Warm aromas of honeysuckle uplift a generous palate filled with ripe peach and tangerine.
Kilikanoon The Lackey Shiraz 2019, Clare Valley, Australia
This mature Shiraz from Clare Valley masters Kilikanoon is chock-full of Aussie intensity. Leather and black pepper aromas give way to rich damson fruit, with notes of liquorice and chocolate supporting from the wine's maturation in French oak barrels.
Altosur Malbec 2024, Gualtallary, Mendoza, Argentina
A smouldering charcoal and graphite bass line supports lavish blackberry and vibrant violet florals. Generous and textured with powdery tannins and a long, gourmet finish.
F. Thienpont Causse Rouge 2019, Bordeaux, France
Classic Claret from a family behind such revered properties as Le Pin, VCC and Pavie Macquin. Red plum and cassis notes are accented by earthy hints of cedar and gravel. With rounded tannins developed through a few years' bottle maturation, this versatile Bordeaux is an ideal bottle for the Christmas table.
La Pruina Negroamaro 2024, Puglia, Italy
A robust Negroamaro from the 'heel' of Italy. Sun-baked fruit notes of prune and blueberry accompany hints of dried oregano and sandalwood in this full bodied, luscious red.
Herdade do Sobroso Rio dos Patos Selection Tinto 2023, Alentejo, Portugal
A traditional Alentejo red blend, this wine is elaborated in steel to retain its juicy dark berry fruit. Medium-bodied with supple tannins and touches of tamarind and bay leaf.
Familia Martínez-Bujanda Joven Tinto 2024, Rioja, Spain
A youthful Rioja from this esteemed family. A lustrous ruby hue, the wine abounds in strawberry and blood orange fruit, with chalky tannins and bright acidity providing structure. Nuances of dill and fig provide complexity to this eminently food-friendly wine.
