HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Giornata, Fiano, Paso Robles Tatomer, Meeresboden Grüner Veltliner, Santa Barbara County La Crema, Chardonnay, Monterey County 2018 Pine Ridge, Chenin BlancViognier, Clarksburg/Lodi 2019 Wente, Morning Fog Chardonnay, Livermore Valley

(Continued) 90–94pts

2019 90 SA 89 RB 92 KK 89 £23.50-£24.99

All About Wine, Hedley Wright, The Wine Loft Brixham

Aromas of grapefruit flesh, beeswax and a light touch of honey. The palate is aromatic, showing fennel notes over soft citrus and hints of grapefruit. A slight savouriness on the finish. Drink 2021-2025 Alc 13%

2018 90 SA 90 RB 88 KK 92

£28

Roberson

Freshly cut grass, lemon zest and flinty minerality on the nose. Richness of stone fruits on the palate with hints of spiced pear and apple; lasting finish. Drink 2021-2028 Alc 13%

90 SA 90 RB 89 KK 90

£19.99-£22.75

Mumbles Fine Wine, Noble Green, NY Wines, Penistone, Roberts & Speight, Slurp

Vanilla custard and fresh cream on the nose. Puff pastry and confit orange carries through to mid-palate, persistent finish where a hint of oak comes through. Drink 2021-2025 Alc 13.5%

90 SA 93 RB 88 KK 90

£19.99

Liberty Wines, Tannin & Oak

Perfumed nose of tropical pineapple and peace. Fresh and appley, with notes of ripe yellow plums, greengage and mango, followed by some nuttiness and honeyed pear on this finish. Drink 2021-2028 Alc 12.5%

2019 90 SA 93 RB 88 KK 89

£14.95

Tanners

Lifted tropical nose with a hint of rose petals. Orange blossom on the palate with a touch of sweet spice, a buttery dab. Succulent finish, refreshing. Drink 2021-2025 Alc 13.5%

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