Handpicked wine case
Remarkable White Wine Case
Curated for curious white-wine drinkers, this case explores how six distinctive grapes and regions create freshness in wonderfully different ways. Move from fragrant Rhône Viognier and creamy Georgian Rkatsiteli-Kisi to cool-climate Pinot Gris, layered white Burgundy, delicately fruity Mosel Riesling and saline Albariño, gaining a confident feel for the aromas, textures and occasions each style suits.
Price range: £160.50 through £320.99
A rewarding journey through remarkable white wine
Follow freshness from the Rhône to Rías Baixas
This collection is for anyone who enjoys white wine and would like to explore its breadth without losing the freshness that makes these styles such a pleasure to drink. Yves Cuilleron opens the journey with a generous yet lively Viognier, full of apricot, yellow fruit and violets. Bedoba White offers a fascinating Georgian contrast, combining Rkatsiteli and Kisi with partial qvevri fermentation and French oak for ripe fruit, gentle creaminess and subtle savoury depth. Peregrine's Central Otago Pinot Gris brings cool-climate acidity and understated texture, while Fontaine Goby's Bourgogne Blanc layers orchard fruit with toasted almond, vanilla and refined minerality. Markus Molitor then shows Riesling's delicate, invigorating side through old vines on the steep slate slopes of the Mosel. Pazo Señorans completes the experience beside the Atlantic, where Albariño delivers white flowers, herbs, bright acidity and a distinctly saline finish. Together, the wines offer an engaging way to compare perfume, texture, sweetness and mineral character, with plenty of inspiration for the table.
The Wines
Viognier 'Les Vignes d'à Côté' IGP Collines Rhodaniennes
Yves Cuilleron, Crozes, France
Tasting note
Generous apricot and ripe yellow-fruit aromas are lifted by a delicate hint of violets. Juicy fruit, lively acidity and a rounded, lingering finish give this Viognier an inviting richness without losing its sense of freshness.
Pair with
It would come into its own with grilled fish, creamy chicken or a soft cheese, and its aromatic character also makes it an appealing aperitif.
Bedoba White
Bedoba, Kakheti, Georgia
Tasting note
Ripe pear and baked apple meet honeycomb, toasted almond and a subtle touch of wild herbs. Smooth and layered on the palate, it balances gentle creaminess and refined oak with freshness before a clean, well-integrated finish.
Pair with
Pour it with roast chicken, seared scallops or creamy cheese when you want a white with enough texture and savoury depth to settle comfortably into dinner.
Peregrine Wines Organic Pinot Gris
Peregrine Wines, Central Otago, New Zealand
Tasting note
Ripe fruit brings generosity to the glass, while partial barrel fermentation adds a subtle, pleasing texture. Central Otago's cool climate keeps the palate fresh and poised, carrying the wine towards a long, clean finish.
Pair with
Its balance of fruit and freshness makes it easy to enjoy with seafood, a light salad, creamy pasta or a gently spiced white-meat dish.
Bourgogne Blanc Grande Reserve
Fontaine Goby, Burgundy, France
Tasting note
Ripe apple and pear unfold alongside toasted almond and a quiet touch of vanilla. Refined minerality brings freshness and structure to the layered fruit, making this an elegant, satisfying expression of white Burgundy.
Pair with
A lovely choice for roast chicken, seafood or creamy pasta, particularly when the occasion calls for a Chardonnay with both depth and composure.
Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spätlese Gold Capsule
Markus Molitor, Mosel, Germany
Tasting note
Ripe stone fruit and delicate sweetness are animated by a filigreed line of acidity, giving the wine an elegant, juicy and invigorating feel. Its graceful balance and lively character make every sip feel precise yet wonderfully expressive.
Pair with
The fruit and acidity would be especially enjoyable with a spicy Southeast Asian supper; light desserts, foie gras or bacon-wrapped dates offer equally intriguing matches.
Pazo Señorans Albariño
Pazo Señorans, Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain
Tasting note
Small stone fruits, white flowers, herbs and fennel rise above an earthy, mineral and saline backdrop. Bright acidity drives a vibrant palate with a lively fruit pulse, finishing on subtle coastal salinity that makes it particularly refreshing.
Pair with
Bring it to a seafood lunch with shellfish or simply prepared fish, where its citrus-bright freshness and saline finish can really shine.
Why curious white-wine drinkers will enjoy it
What makes this collection such a pleasure is the range of routes it takes to flavour and freshness. Bedoba blends Georgia's Rkatsiteli and Kisi, using qvevri amphorae alongside French oak to create a creamy, aromatic white with traditional roots and contemporary polish. Markus Molitor offers a very different experience from the Mosel, where old, ungrafted Riesling vines on steep slate slopes produce a delicately fruity wine shaped by elegance and fine acidity. Pazo Señorans then brings the invigorating coastal character of Rías Baixas through vibrant Albariño and a saline finish.
- Yves Cuilleron's hand-tended Rhône Viognier brings generous apricot, yellow fruit and violet perfume, balanced by juicy freshness and a rounded finish.
- Fontaine Goby and Peregrine show two rewarding uses of texture: white Burgundy layers orchard fruit with almond, vanilla and minerality, while cool-climate Pinot Gris gains subtle weight from partial barrel fermentation.
- Pazo Señorans captures Albariño's Atlantic character through white flowers, herbs, bright acidity and salinity, providing a vivid counterpoint to Markus Molitor's delicately fruity, slate-grown Mosel Riesling.
I love how this collection moves from fragrant, rounded whites to finely mineral and saline styles, with each wine offering a distinct character and a genuinely enjoyable new direction to explore.
Becky