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Other White Varieties & Blends

Mount Mary, Triolet 2019, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

Gold medal winner Pub & BarCritics Choice

Fresh, mineral and salty, with lime and lemon aromas - an outstanding, vibrant wine with a very long finish.'
Andrea Altavilla, consultant sommelier.

'Ripe lemon alongside lemon pie and custard, and oak that is well integrated, complementing the structure of the wine. There's elegant sweet spice too, and evident varietal characteristics, all leading to a long finish.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

£32.99 Size: 75cl Pol Roger

Outer Limits by Montes, Zapallar Albariño 2025, Aconcagua Costa, Chile

Gold medal winner By the GlassCritics Choice

A great example, with good salinity and a hint of reduction - this is a wine that has great precision and purity of fruit.'
Lorenzo Tonelli, consultant sommelier.

'Mineral, with some citrus fruit and a touch of smoke.'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca.

'Beautiful citrus fruit, and mineral too, with linear acidity.'
Elton Muço, 83 Pall Mall.

£15.51 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Bodega Garzón Reserve, Albariño 2025, Maldonado, Uruguay

Gold medal winner

Powerful notes of peach, pear and apricot here, with a saline minerality too. Superb concentration, and a long finish.'
Adam Michocki, consultant sommelier.

'A rich, pronounced nose, and a savoury, salty palate with a peach and apricot character, and a lovely silky, rounded aftertaste.'
Bianca Potenza, consultant sommelier.

'A generous nose of exotic fruit leads to a fruity palate with lime and stone fruit, and a saline finish.'
Nikos Emner, Woven By Adam Smith.

£14.60 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards, Chenin Blanc Reserve White 2024, Swartland, South Africa

Gold medal winner Popular Pick White Wine of the YearCritics Choice

Some white peach sweetness is tempered by fresh, lively acidity here, leading to a well rounded finish that would suit heavy cream-based dishes.'
Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.

'Gentle notes of camomile and pear, with hints of vanilla and coconut, leading to a long finish with crisp acidity. This is great now, but with fantastic ageing potential too.'
Magdalena Sleziak, Northcote.

£15.79 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Jim Barry Wines, Riesling The Florita 2024, Clare Valley, Australia

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

Lean and mineral driven, off-dry and refreshing, with a modern edge.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Oblix at The Shard.

'This has mouthwatering freshness, with citrus notes very much focused on lemon and lime peel, leading to a floral, slightly-honeyed and ethereal finish.'
Augusto Gherardi, consultant sommelier.

'Very lifted on the finish, with a salty, zesty citrus character keeping it bright.'
Margot Tyson, Parsons.

£28.88 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Henschke, Peggy's Hill 2025, Eden Valley, Barossa, Australia

Gold medal winner By the GlassPub & BarCritics Choice

An elegant and refreshing wine with deep, golden honey complexity.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Oblix at The Shard.

'Lime juice, green apple and white orange blossom make this wine stylistically and varietally expressive. Electric acidity is balanced by a touch of residual sugar that add viscous body and weight, with a flinty finish.'
Augusto Gherardi, consultant sommelier.

£24.00 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Matias Riccitelli, Semillón Old Vines 2024, Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

Oak evident on the nose, with flavours of peach and honey, and some minerality too.'
Anastasios Karakasis, Lilibet's Mayfair.

'With notes of flint, toast and smoke, as well as a nuttiness, there's a lovely brightness to this wine. A nice food match would be something spring-like with mild spice, such as fritto misto with a chilli aioli.'
Elly Owen, Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

£39.56 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Bruce Jack Wines, Tumbleweed Sundance Viognier 2024, Breedekloof, South Africa

Silver medal winner

Very food friendly, with pure, high aromatics typical of the variety.'
Magdalena Sleziak, Northcote.

'Lovely peach purity, with some lactic hints, and elevated acidity that really carries the wine's weight and makes it very easy drinking.'
Tom Fahey, Terrace Rooms & Wine.

£12.63 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Robert Oatley, NOW Chenin Blanc 2024, Margaret River, Australia

Silver medal winner

There's some good subtlety on the nose to this, with nicely-structured fruit too.'
Donald Edwards, consultant sommelier.

'Fresh, floral and vibrant, with really great acidity and minerality, and a lemon, lime and peach profile.'
Andrea Altavilla, consultant sommelier.

£19.79 Size: 75cl Hatch Mansfield

Santa Julia, Vinos Naturales Organic Torrontés 2025, Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

Aromas of beeswax and honeyed almond, as well as a floral component on the nose, leading to palate with soft structure and notes of guava. This would be a good match with spicy food, like a Thai green mango salad with prawns.'
Elly Owen, Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

£15.84 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Brookdale Estate, Chenin Blanc Old Vine 2023, Paarl, South Africa

Silver medal winner

Elevated notes of toast, butter and smoke, with sweet apple and orange peel joined by some spice on the palate - a waxy mouthfeel, but with plenty of acidity.'
Tom Fahey, Terrace Rooms & Wine.

'Camomile and orchard fruit, with lots of sweet spices from oak ageing.'
Magdalena Sleziak, Northcote.

£24.36 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Olifantsberg, Grenache Blanc 2022, Breedekloof, South Africa

Silver medal winner

A spice-driven nose with hints of flowers, almonds and coconut, all driven by ripe and cooked apple. Moreish and easy drinking with a lovely texture.'
Tom Fahey, Terrace Rooms & Wine.

'Pleasant smoky notes alongside some ripe fruit character, with the alcohol balanced by that fruit, and some elegant acidity. This would complement the natural sweetness of scallops.'
Magdalena Sleziak, Northcote.

£19.52 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Jim Barry Wines, Watervale Riesling 2024, Clare Valley, Australia

Silver medal winner

A very expressive and well balanced wine for the price, with a mineral tautness running through it.'
Margot Tyson, Parsons.

'Pure and revitalising, defined by notes of Mediterranean sun-ripened blood orange.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Oblix at The Shard.

£12.17 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Jim Barry Wines, Loosen Barry Slate Hill Riesling 2023, Clare Valley, Australia

Silver medal winner

A good wine, with complexity throughout and some minty notes towards the finish.'
Ovidiu Olteanu, Savoy di Roma.

'The palate here displays some just-ripe pear, apple and hints of green banana, with a finish that focuses on some vegetal and minty notes.'
Augusto Gherardi, consultant sommelier.

£21.45 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Langmeil Winery, Langmeil Barossa Three Gardens VMR 2025, Barossa, Australia

Bronze medal winner

Fun and tropical, with big fruit salad vibes, including notes of ripe melon. A very vibrant wine.'
Donald Edwards, consultant sommelier.

'Notes of peach and apricot, as well as some lychee and jasmine, leading to a lovely rounded texture with sweet spice, honey and peach yoghurt, and bright, fresh acidity.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

£13.58 Size: 75cl Berkmann Wine Cellars

Dandelion Vineyards, Enchanted Garden of the Eden Valley Riesling 2025, Australia

Bronze medal winner

Notes of lemon zest, orange peel and green apple on the palate, leading to a saline, mineral finish.'
Augusto Gherardi, consultant sommelier.

'This would be a refined match for scallops, mirroring the crisp sweetness of ripe green apple flesh here.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Oblix at The Shard.

£12.19 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Dandelion Vineyards, Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling 2025, Australia

Bronze medal winner

Lemon juice, mint and cut grass flavours on the palate, leading to a finish focused more on floral notes of white rose and camomile.'
Augusto Gherardi, consultant sommelier.

'A bright, festive wine that stands out as a sophisticated winter welcome drink with canapes.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Oblix at The Shard.

£18.82 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Dandelion Vineyards, Honeypot of the Barossa Roussanne 2025, Australia

Bronze medal winner

A very vibrant wine, with lots of fruit, and I quite like the chalkiness of the finish too.'
Donald Edwards, consultant sommelier.

'Ripe and slightly candied citrus, as well as lemon and grapefruit peel, white spice and dried herbs. Quite mineral and fresh, and really pleasant to drink.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

£12.19 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Bodega Garzón, Single Vineyard Albariño 2024, Maldonado, Uruguay

Bronze medal winner

A juicy wine, with white peach, lemon zest and conference pear, and a refreshing saline minerality.'
Adam Michocki, consultant sommelier.

'Salty at first, this is easy drinking, with baked apple notes.'
Bianca Potenza, consultant sommelier.

'High aromatic intensity, with citrus, kiwi fruit and lemon verbena, leading to an elegant palate with crisp acidity and a strong mineral backbone.'
Nikos Emner, Woven By Adam Smith.

£23.71 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Stein, Reserve Riesling 2025, New South Wales, Australia

Bronze medal winner

Vibrant, with notes of tart citrus and quince, providing the perfect zesty match for rich avocado.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Oblix at The Shard.

'Zesty acidity, with notes of crunchy yellow Amalfi lemon and freshly-cut grass, leading to a balanced and vibrant finish.'
Augusto Gherardi, consultant sommelier.

£23.99 Size: 75cl Stein

Kuzubag, Çal Karasi Blanc de Noirs 2024, Denizli, Aegean, Turkey

Bronze medal winner

A pink copper colour, with subtle notes of pomegranate and cranberry.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Red apple and grapefruit on the bright nose here, making for a crisp and easy drinking wine.'
Daniele Arcangeli, Ekstedt at The Yard.

£14.53 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Grace Wine, Kayagatake Koshu 2023, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

Bronze medal winner

Good herbal flavours here, and some great acidity too.'
Vitor Silva, Maison Estelle.

'Subtle aromas of yuzu, lemon and white peach, with good minerality and good length too.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Floral and bright, with notes of red apple, citrus and lees - a crisp and balanced wine.'
Daniele Arcangeli, Ekstedt at The Yard.

£18.31 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Lake Chalice, The Nest Pinot Gris 2024, Marlborough, Marlborough, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

Light bodied and fresh, with appealing fleshy pear notes and a lovely flinty note.'
Cong Cong Bo, Amphora Cambridge.

'White flowers and orchard fruit on the nose, with a mineral touch, and a palate driven by primary fruit - a well made wine.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.|

£13.21 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines