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- Dry & Fruity Whites
A plethora of aromas detectable on the nose with apple, citrus and tropical fruits leading the way. The palate is elegant and balanced with great stru... Read More- Origin
- Portugal
- Tejo
A plethora of aromas detectable on the nose with apple, citrus and tropical fruits leading the way. The palate is elegant and balanced with great stru... Read More -
- Medium Bodied Reds
Aromas of red fruit, cassis and some floral overtones fill the nose, with a hint of spice. In the mouth, the wine is rich with a medium to full body a... Read More- Origin
- Portugal
- Tejo
Aromas of red fruit, cassis and some floral overtones fill the nose, with a hint of spice. In the mouth, the wine is rich with a medium to full body a... Read More -
- Dry & Light Whites
Clear colour with a light aroma and Loire-like flinty notes, but with more apricot fruit on the palate. Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Western Cape
Clear colour with a light aroma and Loire-like flinty notes, but with more apricot fruit on the palate. Read More -
- Light & Fruity
This sparkling wine is fresh and lively on the palate with the floral bouquet typical of Chenin Blanc. Well-balanced and light with an elegant afterta... Read More- Origin
- France
- Loire
This sparkling wine is fresh and lively on the palate with the floral bouquet typical of Chenin Blanc. Well-balanced and light with an elegant afterta... Read More -
- Sparkling Red
An Aussie classic. A delightful, delicate sparkling Shiraz with a wonderful depth and richness of plummy flavours. Surprisingly light on the palate wi... Read More- Origin
- South Australia
- Clare Valley
An Aussie classic. A delightful, delicate sparkling Shiraz with a wonderful depth and richness of plummy flavours. Surprisingly light on the palate wi... Read More -
- Off Dry Rosé
A delicate and subtle rose with a nose of rosehips and redcurrants. Soft and fresh with more summer fruit flavours and an off-dry finish. Read More- Origin
- France
- Loire
- Sancerre
A delicate and subtle rose with a nose of rosehips and redcurrants. Soft and fresh with more summer fruit flavours and an off-dry finish. Read More -
- Dry & Fruity Whites
Delicious aromas backed up by intensely rich Sauvignon Blanc fruit. Read More- Origin
- France
- Loire Valley
Delicious aromas backed up by intensely rich Sauvignon Blanc fruit. Read More -
- Dry & Fruity Whites
Classic white wine from Gascony. Crisp fruit flavours that are both citrussy and tropical. Combines an intense flavour with fantastic drinkability, gr... Read More- Origin
- France
- Gascony
Classic white wine from Gascony. Crisp fruit flavours that are both citrussy and tropical. Combines an intense flavour with fantastic drinkability, gr... Read More -
- Origin
- Portugal
- Tejo
A strong summer fruit character with abundance of raspberries and strawberries. This is supported by some floral notes and a touch of spice as the mou... Read More -
- Medium Bodied Reds
This is a cracking Côtes du Rhone. The aroma is crammed full of raspberry and strawberry fruit. On the palate the wine is spicier with firm structure... Read More- Origin
- France
- Rhône Valley
This is a cracking Côtes du Rhone. The aroma is crammed full of raspberry and strawberry fruit. On the palate the wine is spicier with firm structure... Read More -
- Medium Bodied Reds
A soft, fragrant bouquet with delicious red berry fruit and a stylish finish. Read More- Origin
- France
- Beaujolais
A soft, fragrant bouquet with delicious red berry fruit and a stylish finish. Read More -
- Dry & Fruity Whites
Fragrant smoky aromas backed up by the zesty and characterful Sauvignon Blanc fruit. Read More- Origin
- France
- Loire Valley
Fragrant smoky aromas backed up by the zesty and characterful Sauvignon Blanc fruit. Read More -
- Medium Dry Whites
Characteristically floral and spicy, this wine is a perfect match for Asian food. The surrounding wild rosemary meadows of the Colchagua Valley enhanc... Read More- Origin
- Chile
- Central Valley
Characteristically floral and spicy, this wine is a perfect match for Asian food. The surrounding wild rosemary meadows of the Colchagua Valley enhanc... Read More -
- Light to Medium Bodied Reds
A pronounced nose of intense redcurrant fruit is joined on the palate by summer berries and soft spice. Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Rioja
A pronounced nose of intense redcurrant fruit is joined on the palate by summer berries and soft spice. Read More -
- Medium Bodied Reds
This light and fruity yet deceptively complex red has a slightly green character nestled in amongst red summer berries and just a hint of spice. Can b... Read More- Origin
- France
- Loire Valley
This light and fruity yet deceptively complex red has a slightly green character nestled in amongst red summer berries and just a hint of spice. Can b... Read More -
- Medium to Full Bodied Reds
This full-bodied, Syrah-dominated wine is full of concentrated black fruit aromas as well as hints of spice and after a few years bottle aging will de... Read More- Origin
- France
- Rhône Valley
This full-bodied, Syrah-dominated wine is full of concentrated black fruit aromas as well as hints of spice and after a few years bottle aging will de... Read More -
- Light to Medium Bodied Reds
A velvety, soft and fruity Merlot with flavours of plummy fruit, red berries and hints of spices. Read More- Origin
- Bulgaria
- Thracian Lowlands
A velvety, soft and fruity Merlot with flavours of plummy fruit, red berries and hints of spices. Read More -
- Full-Bodied Reds
Classic full-bodied red wine which typifies the style of this prestigious Southern Rhone appellation. Dark, ripe cassis and black stone fruit combine ... Read More- Origin
- France
- Rhône Valley
Classic full-bodied red wine which typifies the style of this prestigious Southern Rhone appellation. Dark, ripe cassis and black stone fruit combine ... Read More -
- Full-Bodied Reds
An excellent example of the big, rich and superbly balanced wines from this prestigious Southern Rhone region. The nose is full of deep, dark fruit as... Read More- Origin
- France
- Rhône Valley
An excellent example of the big, rich and superbly balanced wines from this prestigious Southern Rhone region. The nose is full of deep, dark fruit as... Read More -
- Dry & Fruity Whites
Full and fruity on the nose, packed with tropical fruit aromas, such as banana, melon and hints of citrus. Very well-balanced and round on the palate,... Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Southern
- Puglia
Full and fruity on the nose, packed with tropical fruit aromas, such as banana, melon and hints of citrus. Very well-balanced and round on the palate,... Read More -
- Light to Medium Bodied Reds
The lightest of the Beaujolais Cru's. A wine with intense black fruit aromas which pairs delightfully with charcuterie. Read More- Origin
- France
- Beaujolais
The lightest of the Beaujolais Cru's. A wine with intense black fruit aromas which pairs delightfully with charcuterie. Read More -
- Rich & Sticky
A nose of ripe green grapes and honeysuckle develops in the mouth with raisin, ginger and honey flavours. Well balanced and fresh, the lighter style a... Read More- Origin
- Australia
- Victoria
- Rutherglen
A nose of ripe green grapes and honeysuckle develops in the mouth with raisin, ginger and honey flavours. Well balanced and fresh, the lighter style a... Read More -
- Medium Bodied Reds
A pronounced nose of intense redcurrant fruit is joined on the palate by summer berries and soft spice. Half bottle size. Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Rioja
A pronounced nose of intense redcurrant fruit is joined on the palate by summer berries and soft spice. Half bottle size. Read More -
- Dry & Full Whites
An unusual example of an oak aged Sauvignon which has been crowned Germany's best. Full-bodied yet gentle with a thrilling minerality and notes of pin... Read More- Origin
- Germany
- Pfalz
An unusual example of an oak aged Sauvignon which has been crowned Germany's best. Full-bodied yet gentle with a thrilling minerality and notes of pin... Read More
Wine Deposits
Going back in history, wine drinkers would drink cloudy wine. There was nothing wrong with the wine and any cloudiness came from tiny particles that naturally form in wine such as tannins, phenolics, tartrates and proteins. If the wines were left to stand over time, these deposits would naturally fall to the bottom of the bottle, hence the decanting process.
Fining Agents Used
These days we like our wines to be bright and shiny and most of all clear. As wine making methods have improved, various fining agents have been used to clean the wine. These used to be milk proteins (casein), egg whites (albumin), animal protein (gelatin) and fish protein (isinglass). Placed in a tank of wine before bottling, these would naturally settle through the wine and take out the deposits.
Fast forward to now, winemakers are recognising preferences for non-animal derived proceesses and are using clay-based fining agents such as bentonite and, in come cases charcoal. And some winemakers are just allowing the wines to settle naturally.
So why are these fining agents used?
This is the techy bit. In red wine, what is called protenatious fining is used to filter out tannins. This includes use of gelatin, egg white and in the old days - dried blood! Benzonite is also used to remove proteins from the wine in reds. The use of fining agents in white wine is mainly concerned with making the wines look bright.
Managing the Wine Label
Depending on the vintage, a producer may use different types of fining agents. It is up to the producer to choose a label for their bottle of wine and not all makers state whether their wine is suitable for vegans or vegetarians.
We work hard to ensure all the information on our wines is up to date and that any allergens are stated as well as suitability for vegan and vegetarian consumers. If in doubt, please feel free to ask.
Other Information
Also in this section of the site - we flag sulphite free wines along with other wines that will suit dietary needs.