Adventurers' Case

Bleasdale The Wild Pear Sauvignon Verdelho 2021

A wonderfully affordable introduction to Greece's finest white grape, assyrtiko, showing the grape's character off in style at a keen price. Clean as a whistle with flavours of citrus, green apple and wet slate, with structured acidity, food-friendly grip and an appetising mineral, salty finish.

Ollieux-Romanis is a large estate in Corbières with over a century of growing the red-fleshed grape Alicante Bouschet. They use it in many of their red wines, such as the Society`s Corbières, though never more than one or two percent. In generous years they sometimes make a blend of carignan and Alicante which works well. But buyer Marcel Orford-Williams liked the idea of a pure Alicante and is thrilled by the result. Obviously very deep purple colour, fragrant with plum very evident. Tannins are soft and the finish fruity with maybe a hint of spice. It can be enjoyed cellar cool or even lightly chilled, perfect with a barbecue but best kept away from a white tablecloth!

Mitravelas Red on Black Agiorgitiko 2021

If you`re a newcomer to Italy`s lagrein grape, expect big, rich, ripe aromas of berries and cherries atop a plush palate with a touch of oak to soften the tannins, and gentle spice. So good it was voted a 2022 Wine Champion at our extensive blind tastings.

‘I`m optimistic our summer will kick into life soon! So, for my seasonal pick I`ve chosen a great-value, dry Hungarian furmint from Tokaj offering the best of both worlds. With brisk summer refreshment but with spice and weight, it`s great as an aperitif at garden gatherings, or for more serious food-pairing whatever the weather.` Matthew Horsley, Buyer for Hungary