WWF Summer Discovery Mixed Case

As they often do in the Rhône, a little white viognier is fermented together with syrah and the formula works really well, the viognier rounding off vigorous dark-fruit flavours of the syrah.

Chilean chardonnay with a vibrant green-apple and melon palate, fermented in oak to enrich the flavour, and with about 20% of the oak new to contribute a hint of vanilla.

Ripe yet fresh tannat, with bright blackberry fruit on the palate and mild tannins. Fermented and matured in tank to capture the fruit. Each year buyer Toby Morrhall blends this wine with Pisano's winemakers, Gustavo and Gabriel Pisano, aiming to produce a good introduction to Uruguayan tannat, with the accent on fruit, with a certain mild blackberry grip but avoiding dry tannins. For a more structured wine try Pisano Don Francesco Founders Gran Reserve Progreso Tannat 2025.

Fresh and finely balanced, this ribolla gialla offers delicate aromas of citrus peel, green apple and white flowers. The palate is crisp and precise, with lively acidity, a subtle mineral note and a clean, gently saline finish. Light, refreshing and thoroughly drinkable, it is ideal as an aperitif or with simply prepared seafood.

Simonsig are one of very few Cape producers who champion gewürztraminer, first planted on the farm in 1973, with their Jamala bottling - a lovely, typical and excellent value example of this perfumed grape. Sourced from their own estate as well as from trusted growers (they simply don't have enough on the farm to fulfil demand), this is off-dry in feel with a tangy orange freshness tempering the sweetness. Scented with classic rose petal aromas, there is a zesty lemon and grapefruit character too, making this a dream with citrussy-based sauces as well as Thai-influenced cuisine.

Vilana is a native grape of Crete and produces light, herbaceous and mineral white wines. Here Lyrarakis have utilised a short time macerating on the skins to develop texture and grip on the palate alongside flavours of orange blossom, pear and apple.

A bright, ruby-coloured red with an immediately inviting nose of ripe cherries, juicy raspberries and blackcurrant. The palate is supple and balanced, with plush tannins giving a smooth, rounded mouthfeel. The blend is led by around half touriga nacional, supported by other native Portuguese varieties alongside syrah and a smaller portion of Alicante Bouschet, combining freshness, ripeness and approachability. It may have some of the worst back label blurb you'll ever read but the wine in the bottle is an unpretentious, easy-going bargain.

This is not Rioja as you know it! Made with carbonic maceration, the same way as Beaujolais, and with no oak, it was hailed as ‘one of the wines of the 2026 Wine Champions tasting’ for its ‘pure violets and blueberries’ and ‘perfumed energy.’ A beautiful new arrival that announced itself in style.

This wonderfully crisp dry white from the east coast of Corsica is highly drinkable. Made from 100% vermentinu, a variety that thrives in the coastal Mediterranean climate, it makes a perfect warm weather aperitif, but also matches a wide array of dishes including white fish, seafood and salads.

A cunning white blend from the Alentejo region south east of Lisbon. Made up of Arinto, bringing zesty citrus character and focus, alvarinho for stone fruit flavours and viognier for a little extra body and aromatic generosity. This has real energy, generosity and freshness and is a pure, easy-drinking white which combines good breadth of flavour with structure and a flavours of lime, apples and a fresh mineral profile.

Barbera d'Asti,Manfredi 2025

A juicy red from a highly regarded Szekszárd estate from Hungary. The region is a series of valleys and the estate is made up of over 30 hectares, primarily focused on indigenous varieties. This is a kékfrankos and merlot blend that is aged in a mix of stainless steel and large barrels for 12 months. Wonderful red-berry perfume combined with plenty of spice and a juicy core.