HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
(Continued) 90-94pts
Finca Sophenia, Reserve, Gualtallary, Mendoza, Argentina 2020 92
£17.99 (2015)
The Wine Reserve
Invitingly youthful. Shows appealing notes of apple, lemon zest, green mango and a stony minerality. A refreshing mountain wine. Drink 2021-2024 Alc 13.5%
Tarapacá, Gran Reserva, Leyda Valley, San Antonio, Chile 2020 92
£16.99
Laithwaite’s
With distinctive Leyda personality, this has mouthwatering acidity with notes of flint, nectarine and asparagus. Long, aromatic, fine finish. Light-bodied, but packs a punch with its maritime character. Drink 2021-2024 Alc 13.5%
William Fèvre Chile, Chacai Mountain, Maipo, Chile 2018 92
£35
HispaMerchants
Opens with notes of white peach, almonds and talcum powder, and is underpinned by a steely acidity. Richness from lees ageing and subtle oak lead to a long, slightly creamy finish. Sophisticated. Drink 2021-2025 Alc 13.5%
Carmen, Gran Reserva, Limarí, Chile 2020 91
£15
Santa Rita Estates Europe
Lightly creamy notes rise above fresh notes of citrus and white peach with a lingering, aromatic finish and chalky minerality. A sophisticated but subtle pour at this price.
Drink 2021-2023 Alc 12.5%
Morandé, Gran Reserva, Casablanca, Chile 2016 92
£13.45-£15.39
Berkmann, Christopher Keiller, Corking Wines, The Drink Shop
A ripe, mature, oaked style with aromas of stewed papaya and quince. Acidity keeps the palate lively. A unique style – one for lovers of big white wines. Good value at this price point.
Drink 2021-2024 Alc 13.5%
Atamisque, Catalpa, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 2019 91
£19-£19.95
Green Cellars, Las Bodegas,
Tiny’s Tipple
Tangy, mouthwatering, with a precise linear finish. Bright notes of lime zest, pineapple and a hint of almond. Drink 2021-2023 Alc 14%
Domaine Bousquet, Reserve, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 2020 91
£14.95
Davy’s, Vintage Roots
Pretty white-blossom, nectarine and vanilla aromas lead into a subtle creamy finish with tangy minerality. A lot of wine for under £15.
Drink 2021-2023 Alc 14.5%
Sottano, María Magdalena, Gualtallary, Mendoza, Argentina 2019 92
£36.99
Bottles Bar & Merchants
Bony minerality and a refreshing finish with notes of lime, white peach and a hint of vanilla. Mouthfilling and lingering. Drink 2021-2024
Alc 14.1%
Viña Cobos, Felino, Luján de Cuyo & Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 2018 92
£14.95-£15.99
Alliance Wine, Drinkmonger, Hennings, The Solent Cellar, The Vineking
Vibrant and full-bodied, with notes of apple pie and honeysuckle. Creamy complexity from a bit of oak ageing. Drink 2021-2024 Alc 14.5%
Cadus, Vista Flores, Mendoza, Argentina 2019 91
£16-£16.99
Alexander Wines, Boutinot, Kwoff Lively notes of fine herbs, blossom and lemon curd pie. A smartly made, refreshing and layered wine which delivers both finesse and structure at this price point. Drink 2021-2024
Alc 14.2%
Errazuriz, Aconcagua Costa, Aconcagua, Chile 2019 91
£16.99-£18
Hatch Mansfield, Noble Green,
NY Wines of Cambridge, Ocado, The Hop Cellar
Fresh notes of pineapple and lemon blossom. A generous, warm fruit profile on the nose and a leaner mineral expression on the palate, with some grip. Drink 2021-2024 Alc 13.%
‘In Chile, it’s the cool, coastal regions that lead in quality for whites’