Montagny is an appellation for white Burgundy produced in the Côte Chalonnaise. All the vineyards may be designated Premier Cru as long as the alcoholic strength is higher than 11.5%. The wines have a little more body & more acidity than other whites from this region. A brilliant deep golden colour, this wine has a floral nose with hints of citrus fruit dominated by roasted brioche overtones. It has a pleasant floral & slight mineral freshness in the mouth. Ready to be drunk now & partner with caramelised king prawns, poultry or cheeses. ...

You'll be shocked to know that this single-vineyard Chardonnay is totally unoaked. Why? Well, the deep roundness of the supple peach, pear & hazelnut flavours, all tickled by a whisper of butter, are so decadent you'd swear it had seen some! ...

This is a sparkling version of Montanas celebrated Sauvignon Blanc, made from grapes sourced from both the northern & southern parts of the Wairau Valley. A small percentage of Pinot Gris adds a balance & roundness of texture. Displays all the tropical melon, pineapple & grapefruit-like aromatic hallmarks of classic Marlborough Sauvignon, with a delicate but invigorating sparkle, & a refreshing dryness. Serve as an alternative party fizz, or alongside fresh seafood appetizers. ...

Produced exclusively from carefully selected plots of the Ravasqueira vineyard, only the best grapes were chosen for this wine. It's a precise blend of Alvarinho & Viognier from a family estate devoted to sustainability & quality. & it’s aged on its lees for six months in French oak to give it a lush complexity. It's rich & textured with mouth-watering ripe citrus flavours & a delicious minerality. Enjoy it with white fish dishes or seared scallops. ...

This is a traditional blend of native Portuguese grapes, Aragonez, Touriga Nacional & Trincadeira. Combining these classic grapes with modern winemaking makes for a distinctively fresh, complex wine with inviting aromatics. Expect juicy flavours of blueberry, black cherry, vanilla & spice. Partner with a hearty casserole. ...

This is the cream-of-the-crop Amarone made on a single vineyard by the celebrated Monte del Frà winery. It's full-bodied, velvety & robust, with rich notes of plum, liquorice, leather, pepper & cinnamon. Leading US wine critic James Suckling gave it a 93-point score. Try it with aged cheeses. ...

The Chardonnay comes from several vineyards around the village of Argeliers, around 30km inland of the Mediterranean near Narbonne. Made from the first juices obtained after pressing, which are fermented with partial oak contact, & aged on their lees for 3 months. An invitingly fruit-driven wine, with aromas of ripe apple & nectarine embellished with delicate notes of spring flowers. Generous on the palate, with soft acidity & a rounded texture. Enjoy chilled, either on its own, or with your choice of fruits de mer. ...

This wine is made by Finca Torremilanos, a family-run estate located at the eastern end of Ribera del Duero. Its 200 hectares of vineyards are spread across some 140 organically-farmed plots, including some which are over 100 years old. A fruit-focused & easy-drinking wine, with medium weight tannins framing a core of ripe blackcurrant & raspberry flavour, accented with hints of cocoa. Best enjoyed with barbecued chops. ...

You know you’re doing something right when, after 45 years of Chardonnay winemaking, they name a California Chardonnay style after your winery, the “ Montelena style.” In short, it means a non-malolactic, minimally oaked Chardonnay. This estate has long made one of the best examples of a quiet, restrained Chardonnay that ages for 20 or more years. Robert Parker
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" Montelena’s 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate wraps around the palate with serious depth. Even with all of its intensity, the 2009 has a silkiness that makes it incredibly delicious at this early stage. Red berries, flowers, tobacco & sweet herbs all flesh out on the generous, radiant finish. While many 2009s are a bit tight today, Montelena’s 2009 Estate is showing very nicely, although it is keeping some cards close to the vest. I imagine the 2009 will start to enter its prime drinking window around age 8-10 & drink well for at least another decade beyond that. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2029". 93+ points. Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate. ...