Christmas Party Dozen

This marriage of two Rhône grape varieties from the Minervois/Saint-Chinian border is now a firm member favourite. Fresh, round, full-flavoured and moreishly fruity.

A gem of a wine and a worthy 2024 Wine Champion. As one taster put it, ‘this tasted like the south of France. Characterful, easy to like, cracking value.` So many members turn to this happy union of zingy Gascon sauvignon blanc and fragrant peachy Languedoc viognier for summer refreshment, and it was easy to see why during our blind tastings.

This wine combines Loire and southern French fruit for a delicate, slightly tropical aroma, and easy, creamy finish.

Great-value grenache-syrah blend from the foothills of the Massif Central in southern France, packed with ripe tasting, juicy fruit.

Soft, fruity and easy-drinking white made from Spain's very own macabeo (aka viura) grape. This has a light touch, with no oak to mask the white-fruit flavours.

Easy-drinking pinot, light, fresh and well rounded, with bright, red-berry and cherry fruit; best served on the cooler side.

Rocco Pasetti makes the most attractive example we know of this Italian classic. Full-bodied and bursting with gutsy ripe cherry and redcurrant with plenty of spice on the finish. A juicy and fulfilling example of this great grape. It's absolutely perfect for enjoying with pizza or pasta dishes of all kinds.

A smooth, easy-drinking blend with juicy notes of plum, blackberry and fig. Full-bodied, fruit-forward and charming. This has been a best seller within our Australia range for a number of years.

Popular, food-friendly white blend, with a creamy yet fresh palate lifted by citrus notes, its aromas of white flowers and apricot enhanced by light oaking.

Made exclusively for us by Yalumba, this is a modern Australian chardonnay at a very good-value price. Crisp, citrus-led and light on the palate, it makes for enjoyable, unpretentious refreshment.

Ripe, full-bodied claret with impressive density of fruit. From a property that produces outstanding value wines with true Bordeaux character. Unoaked to ensure maximum fruit expression.

A floral, vibrant Spanish red which is fruity and plump with a touch of spice. A lovely introduction to the flavour of unoaked garnacha.