Full-bodied, rich white wines
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2015 Beaumont ‘Hope Marguerite’ Chenin Blanc
Bot River, South Africa
First released in 1996, this old vine Chenin is widely regarded as the benchmark of its style in the Cape. Rich and full on, we’ve lost count now of how many times Sebastian Beaumont has […]
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2015 Botanica ‘Mary Delany’ Collection Semillon
Western Cape, South Africa
Why are we not surprised that Ginny Povall should receive a Platter Five Star for this wine, her maiden release? This American girl has something of a reputation for picking up Five Stars. Her partnering […]
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2014 Chardonnay, Chamonix Reserve
South Africa, Franschhoek
Bold oaky and peachy nose, with strong stone fruit emphasis on the palate. Fine vanilla overlay and a touch of soft spice – lemongrass notes. Really textural, rich but very well balanced with a core […]
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2014 Gavi di Gavi “Montessora” La Giustiniana
Italy, Piedmont
Gavis too often tend to be rather dull – but not this one! Stood out straight away in a flight for its richer, fuller style, with bright stone fruits, lifted minerality (almost flinty) and creamy […]
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2014 Shaw & Smith M3 Adelaide Hills Chardonnay
Australia, Adelaide Hills
Genuinely fine and restrained Australian Chardonnay in a Burgundian style. Very pure, measured stone fruit and dissolved light toast and vanilla oak, with lifted acidity, make for a textural, rich, but balanced wine. Lovely vitality […]
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2015 Newton Johnson, Family Vineyards Chardonnay
South Africa, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Outstanding New World example of a Burgundian styled, barrel fermented Chardonnay – with real pedigree, pristine stone fruit flavours and exceptional balance.”
£23.00 -
2015 Thorne & Daughters Rocking Horse Cape White
Western Cape, South Africa
About as rare as…. This is the third release of this modern Cape White Blend and the first to garner a Platter Five Star. Based on Roussanne, it also includes a parcel of unique red […]
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2013 Cà dei Frati Lugana “Brolettino”
Italy, Lombardy
One of Lombardy’s finest – bright stone fruit flavours, a hint of honey and fine mineral notes – all laced together with lifted, refreshing acidity. Nice, gentle vanilla oak flavours and framework polishes off the […]
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2012 Pouilly Fuissé de Château Fuissé, “Tête de Cru” JJ Vincent
France, Burgundy
The Mâconnais most famous Cru – Pouilly Fuissé – this is a standard setting, complex, creamy and textural example – and one of the most complex blended wines in all of Burgundy. Bright, ripe stone […]
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2014 Puligny-Montrachet Les Levrons, Domaine Berthelemot
France, Burgundy
Rich and intense Puligny from an excellent producer. Fresh and rich in the mouth, floral aromas with hints of almond and hazelnut. A lovely example of top Burgundy wine.”
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2013 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Bachey-Legros
France, Burgundy
Hedonistic, modern expression of Burgundian Chardonnay. From the south of the Côte-d’Or region – one famous for its unmatched wines of this varietal. Excellent example, drinking very well now.”
£38.00
