WWF Spring Discovery Whites Case

A crisp and fresh, unoaked grüner veltliner with typical grüner notes of rocket and white pepper supported by citrus and white-blossom flavours. From the Czech region of Moravia, bordering Austria, where it shares similar loess and granite soil. Thaya winery has won lots of awards, including their 31-year-old winemaker (Jakub Smroka) winning the Winegrowers Association Winemaker of the year in 2021. The winery's proximity to the Podyjí National Park as well as the River Thaya running through the region helps achieve freshness in the grapes and resulting wine.

Quimay wines are selected by The Wine Society and winemaker Alejandro Sejanovitch to demonstrate the exciting wines now being produced in the cool La Consulta region situated in the Uco Valley. This greengage scented semillon has a round yet fresh palate and good length of flavour.

From Valencia, this Mediterranean white has a fragrant, honeyed and aromatic profile with texture, a slightly herbal, fennel note and nice fresh acidity. Malvasia was originally planted because of it’s resistance to both drought and rot playing a crucial role in sustaining the farmers' crops in difficult vintages. Today you can find some wonderful examples, often delivering excellent value. Malvasía Aromática, hand harvested from 20+year-old-bush trained, dry-farmed vineyards in Fontanars dels Alforins, with three months on fine yeast lees.

Grenache blanc is thriving in South Africa and especially its warmest, driest climes, like the on-trend Swartland region where its drought-tolerant qualities shine. This is full of lime zest and conference pear, with a bright, crisp, and lively palate. As well as abundant citrussy fruit, there is a riper nectarine character on the finish.

Golden straw in colour, with a broad, aromatic nose of lime blossom and wisteria, layered with apple, citrus and a touch of apricot. The palate is elegant and well balanced, showing characteristic almond notes, gentle savoury depth and a soft, lingering fruity finish. A poised, gastronomic Friulano, ideal with seafood, cured hams or simply by the glass.

Quinta do Ameal dates back to the early 1700s but its acquisition by the team at Esporão a few years ago has seen it given a wonderful new lease of life. Bico Amarelo is an affordable but serious Vinho Verde, without the sweetness or spritz of many examples. This is a blend of avesso, loureiro and alvrarinho grapes from across the region. The nose is crisp and fresh with lemon verbena and pear. The palate is pure and refreshing, with a touch of fresh mint towards the end.