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Other White Varieties & Blends

 

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Found 20 wines

Other White Varieties & Blends

Robert Sinskey Vineyards, Abraxas, Vin de Terroir 2018, Sonoma Valley, California, USA

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

Complex and balanced, with dominant Riesling characteristics and a long, fresh finish.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

'High intensity, with lime, lemon and petrol notes. Good complexity and good length.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester. ‘This is well balanced and lengthy, with some nice bitterness on the finish. A very good choice for wine pairing menus.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

£26.01 Size: 75cl Pol Roger

Bruce Jack, Ghost in the Machine, Clairette Blanche 2023, Western Cape, South Africa

Silver medal winner

'A textural wine with popping green fruit, this is herbaceous, bright and youthful, with a slight bitterness.'
Carolina W Seibel, Pétrus.

'The floral, creamy and yeasty notes here would pair well with nigiri cod.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£12.65 Size: 75cl Majestic Commercial

Jim Barry, Watervale, Riesling 2023, Clare Valley, Australia

Silver medal winner

'Floral honeysuckle notes with lemon, lime and green apple, there’s high acidity and a little bit of residual sugar here, making for a pleasant mouthfeel. This would work well with many types of food, and on its own too.'
Vanessa Stolz, Pine.

£11.97 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Jim Barry, The Florita, Riesling 2019, Clare Valley, Australia

Silver medal winner

'Riesling aromas of petrol and lime, followed by lemon sherbet on the palate, with great length.'
Vanessa Stolz, Pine.

'A developing nose with smoky, petrol notes with some dried stone fruit too. Lip-smacking acidity with a good finish.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

£28.75 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Tahbilk, Marsanne, Nagambie Lakes 2022, Victoria, Australia

Silver medal winner

'With a floral nose showing some melon and peach notes too, this is a harmoniously balanced wine with a good finish, exhibiting both modern winemaking and varietal character.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

'Rich and tropical, with butterscotch, nectarine and mango, and a creamy, textured palate.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

£12.74 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Valdivieso, Valley Selection, Viognier 2019, Curicó Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

'Crunchy stone fruit and underripe nectarine with floral notes of orchid and lily shining through, and some bright, fresh acidity too.'
Clara Rubin, Hawksmoor Group.

'Nicely balanced, with a savoury quality on palate, with integrated oak.'
Emer Landgraf, The Clove Club.

£11.44 Size: 75cl Bibendum

Thistledown, Walking with Kings, Rousanne/Grenache Blanc 2022, McLaren Vale, Australia

Silver medal winner

'Floral, with a ripe apricot and honeyed nose, and a hint of dried pineapple, leading to a viscous palate that’s dry and balanced overall. Good varietal character and modern winemaking.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

'Peach, apricot and lychee, with a well-rounded palate – excellent with seared scallop, or on its own.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

£20.85 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

Andrew Murray Vineyards, Viognier 2021, Santa Barbara County, California, USA

Silver medal winner

'Deep gold in colour, with a very mineral nose that’s slightly floral too. Great length, with tropical fruit notes.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

'A dry, waxy textured mouthfeel, with some nutty and buttery notes and a lovely finish.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

£25.56 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Lake Chalice, The Falcon, Riesling 2021, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

'Peach and citrus lead to pronounced aromas of flint and wet stones, followed by ripe stone fruits on the palate.'
Nikos Emner, Dinner by Heston.

'Excellent intensity and varietal typicity, with good balance and length – a versatile wine for food pairings, including Asian cuisine.'
Cong Cong Bo, Amphora.

£23.87 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Matias Riccitelli, Blanco de la Casa 2023, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

'A bright and expressive nose, with energy that follows through to the palate – taut acids and generous, waxy citrus fruits. A bright and generous character with salinity and grassiness.'
Clara Rubin, Hawksmoor Group.

'Good oak integration, and a savoury quality on the palate.'
Emer Landgraf, The Clove Club.

£23.15 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Dandelion Vineyards, Honeypot of the Barossa, Roussanne 2023, Barossa Valley, Australia

Silver medal winner

'An exuberant nose of apricots and honeysuckle, with vibrant acidity and a long, complex finish, harmoniously balanced with tart stone fruit.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

'Notes of lemon curd and stone fruit, with high acidity – great with hake ceviche.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

£11.65 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Shannon, Semillon 2019, Elgin, South Africa

Silver medal winner

'Waxy textured and smoky, with notes of citrus and green bell pepper.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'Fresh, vibrant and nutty.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

'Lots of minerality and lemon zest – great with grilled pork neck.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£15.28 Size: 75cl Bibendum

Garzón, Single Vineyard, Albariño 2023, Maldonado, Uruguay

Silver medal winner

'The aromatics are floral and fresh, aligned with the variety, with some nice freshness on the palate.'
Emer Landgraf, The Clove Club.

'Delicate and light, with minerality and salinity.'
Maria Cintoli, Gravetye Manor.

'Tension and energy, with ripe stone fruits and an electric acidity.'
Clara Rubin, Hawksmoor Group.

£23.75 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Longavi, Glup, Naranjo 2020, Itata Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

'Bright floral notes followed by ripe green grape and lychee notes, and an acid structure that holds together well.'
Clara Rubin, Hawksmoor Group.

'With a floral, orange blossom quality, and citrus adding depth, this is an expressive, clean style that’s aromatic without being too perfumed.'
Glen Montgomery, Eorna.

£12.09 Size: 75cl Bibendum

Berton Vineyard, Metal Label, Classic Viognier 2023, New South Wales, Australia

Bronze medal winner

'An apricot and grapefruit-led nose with floral nuances and wonderfully bright, fresh acidity – well-exhibited Viognier character.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

'Lychee and peach notes would make this pair nicely with spicy crab cake.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

£10.68 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Neudorf, Tiritiri Pinot Gris 2022, Nelson, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

'A ripe wine with good varietal typicity and good concentration, and lots of stone fruit notes as well as some sweet spices. Good weight and concentration, with mellow acidity and minerality, and well-integrated bitterness that brings complexity.'
Laurent Chaniac, The Cinnamon Collection.

£16.13 Size: 75cl Bibendum

Bruce Jack, Off the Charts Viognier 2023, Swartland, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

'Tangerine dominates, as well as yellow stone fruit, with some medicinal and herbal notes coming through.'
Carolina W Seibel, Pétrus.

'A varietally expressive example of Viognier that could be listed as an alternative to French examples that are usually higher in price for this quality.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£11.08 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Olifantsberg, Soul of the Mountain, The Matriarch 2019, Western Cape, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

'Greenness, white florality and a depth of fruit ripeness, as well as jasmine, iodine and purple flowers.'
Carolina W Seibel, Pétrus.

'An oily texture, quite stunning phenolic grip, and a nutty, savoury finish. This could easily be sold as an alternative to oaky Chardonnay, or Chenin Blanc.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£21.35 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Swartland, Limited Release, Roussanne 2020, Swartland, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

'Greengage notes, as well as a touch of petrol, with good balance and florality.'
Carolina W Seibel, Pétrus.

'A waxy-textured wine, oily and rich, and well balanced too.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

£11.61 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Château Ste Michelle, Dry Riesling 2021, Washington State, USA

Bronze medal winner

'Straw coloured, with hints of green, with notes of lime and lemon, as well as some good acidity.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Showing some intense minerality on both the nose and palate, beautifully balanced by high acidity.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

£11.95 Size: 75cl Bibendum