Staff Picks

Staff Picks

After a personal recommendation? Here are our favourite bottles as chosen by our team of wine experts and enthusiasts at Perfect Cellar, from classic styles to the weird and wonderful.

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    Country: USA, California
    Grapes: Chardonnay
    ABV: 14.5%
    Style: Classy Complex White
    J Vineyards bright and appealing Russian River Valley Chardonnay showcases the best of this classic cool-climate region. Aromas of citrus and orange blossom open with every swirl. Smooth and beautifully balanced, notes of yellow apple, meyer lemon and pear layer with suggestions of toasted macadamia and creamy almond. Hints of light toast and spice lift the fruit characteristics. The palate is rich, full and beautifully textured before finishing with a crisp and delicate flourish. Wine Press Rat
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    Country: England, Kent
    Grapes: Pinot Noir
    ABV: 12%
    Style: Elegant Crisp Rosé
    Silver Medal - Global Rosé Masters. Folc's 2023 Dry English still rosé is crispier, fresher & brighter. Crafted from a blend of Pinot Noir Precoce, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Bacchus, and Ortega grapes sourced from family-run vineyards in Kent, Suffolk & Sussex, including the legendary Kits Coty. Consistently winning accolades, in 2021, it received a Gold at the Independent English Wine Awards and one of the only two medals for still English rosé at the Internatio
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    Vivino 4+
    Country: France, Loire Valley
    Grapes: Pinot Noir
    ABV: 13%
    Style: Juicy Lively Red
    Aged for 10 months in Oak barrels and released for sale 12 months after harvest, this Sancerre has had time to develop its complex and balanced flavours and a beautiful ruby colour. This wine displays aromas of strong ripe red berries with tones of cherry in particular, whilst the palate experiences intense aromas and a finish both fresh and crisp. The concentrated palate, ample and harmonious, prolongs the complexity of aromas and supple tannins, and leads to a persistent finale which leaves yo
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    Wine 92 Point Rating
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    Country: New Zealand, Marlborough
    Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
    ABV: 13%
    Style: Aromatic Floral White
    92 Points - New Zealand Wine Rater. A delicate and fragrant Sauvignon Blanc from a producer who carefully select fruit from Marlborough's top organic single vineyards to produce wines of great elegance and complexity. Aromas of lime skin, green apple, cut grass, gunflint, lemongrass and garden herbs. Taut, fresh, lively palate with herbal, spicy capsicum flavours with good intensity and a rapier-like thrust of saline acidity at the finish. Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - New Zealand Wine Rater (2
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    Country: France, Burgundy
    Grapes: Pinot Noir
    ABV: 12.5%
    Style: Juicy Lively Red
    From several selected parcels throughout Burgundy, the Bourgogne Rouge cuvée from Domaine Decelle & Fils is primarily composed of plots from "small villages" such as Mercurey, Ladoix-Serrigny, and Savigny. More than just your average, entry Bourgogne rouge, complex and approachable. Taste The colour is deep red with a beautiful shine. The nose offers powerful aromas of red fruits and Morello cherries, along with a spicy note that will reveal itself as the Bourgogne Domaine Decelle & Fils
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    Vivino 4+
    Country: South Africa, Western Cape, Walker Bay
    Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
    ABV: 13.5%
    Style: Dry Refreshing White
    This exquisite Sauvignon Blanc from Kaalvoet Meisie in South Africa is truly a gem. It captures the same mineral essence found in more famous European counterparts such as Sancerre, yet comes at a much more budget-friendly cost. With its vibrant clarity, this wine presents a harmonious blend of crisp green apple and captivating fynbos spice, all enveloped in a refreshing natural quality. If you or your friends enjoy Sauvignon Blancs akin to Sancerre, this bottle is sure to leave a lasting impres
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  • Organic
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    Country: Italy, Tuscany
    Grapes: Merlot
    ABV: 14%
    Style: Smooth Fruity Red
    Recently purchased by the Tinazzi family, Pian del Gallo is located in Greve, one of the eight communes that form the Chianti Classico DOCG. Certified Organic for over 20 years, 2022 marked the first vintage from Pian del Gallo under the Tinazzi stewardship, making it one of Tinazzi's flagship names. Their Merlot Toscana is a wine with great fruit structure, fine tannins and a complex aromatic profile full of black fruits; the wines of Pian del Gallo are ones to follow. Taste A Merlot Toscana wi
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    Country: Italy, Tuscany
    Grapes: Sangiovese
    ABV: 13%
    Style: Smooth Fruity Red
    Recently purchased by the Tinazzi family, Pian del Gallo is located in Greve, one of the eight communes that form the Chianti Classico DOCG. Certified Organic for over 20 years, 2022 marked the first vintage from Pian del Gallo under the Tinazzi stewardship, making it one of Tinazzi's flagship names. With fine tannins and a complex aromatic profile full of red fruits, the wines of Pian del Gallo are ones to follow. Taste A Chianti with great freshness, finesse and elegance, there are fine tannin
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    Vivino 4+
    Country: France, Burgundy
    Grapes: Chardonnay
    ABV: 13.5%
    Style: Classy Complex White
    Recently awarded premier cru status "Les Crays” is a terroir of limestone scree on blue Pliensbachian marl. This south-facing slope, bright and protected from the cool north wind, produces fatty wines with chiseled minerality revealing rich and multiple citrus aromas. This cuvée is harvested on several plots planted between 1930 and 1966 forming 2.16 hectares in total. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (March 2025) Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - The Wine Front (2020) 91 Points - Decanter (2020) "In 2020, there
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  • Organic
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    Country: France, Provence
    Grapes: Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah / Shiraz
    ABV: 13%
    Style: Rich Complex Rosé
    Domaine de Margüi can trace its roots back to Roman times through ruins and amphorae discovered in 2002. In 2017, the Domaine was fully renovated and became part of the Skywalker Vineyards collection. The Bastide de Margui is the Domaine's Grand Vin, and the grapes are rigorously de-budded, hand-picked, and sorted to produce a wine of exceptional quality. Fruity aromas of nectarine, peach, mango and wild strawberry are complemented by subtle oriental spices. On the palate, ripe fruits combine wi
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    Country: Italy, Umbria
    Grapes: Chardonnay
    ABV: 13.5%
    Style: Classy Complex White
    Lungolago is Viandante del Cielo’s white, a blend of Chardonnay with the native variety of Grechetto, producing a complex white that can evolve in the bottle for years. Named Lungolago, or ‘lakeside’, in honour of the body of water that has so much influence on the life and health of the vines, Lungolago has a delicate nose of white peach and hints of pineapple. A spicy and savoury character with distinctive fennel and peppermint from the Grechetto, the lively acidity and the wet-stones minerali
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    Country: France, Alsace
    Grapes: Pinot Gris
    ABV: 12%
    Style: Sweet and Fortified
    To be awarded the prestigious "Sélection de Grains Nobles" label, each grape—hand-selected after noble rot develops—is meticulously harvested one by one in late October or early November under strict state supervision. The grapes are gently pressed to extract their purest juice and aromas, initiating a natural fermentation process guided by careful temperature control to ensure balance and depth. After two to three months, the wine is racked to begin maturing, followed by filtration for stabilit
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    Country: France, Burgundy
    Grapes: Chardonnay
    ABV: 12.5%
    Style: Rich Fruity White
    Château des Correaux’s Saint Veran is made from grapes drawn from the domaine’s own superb vineyards. Saint Veran's wines rarely fetch the high prices of its more fashionable neighbours making wines like this a rare Burgundy bargain. Château des Correaux’s approach to winemaking blends tradition with innovation. Most of the work is done in the vineyard following sustainable practices while intervention in the winery is kept to a minimum. Winemaker Germain Bernard wants his vines to speak for the
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    Wine 93 Point Rating
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    Country: New Zealand, Marlborough
    Grapes: Pinot Noir
    ABV: 14%
    Style: Smooth Fruity Red
    93 Points - Cameron Douglas MS. A wonderful Burgundian style Pinot Noir from a producer who carefully select fruit from Marlborough's top organic single vineyards to produce wines of great elegance and complexity. An aromatic, savoury nose with notes of damson plum, dark berry, forest floor, nori, peppercorns, salami and salted, black liquorice. Medium-bodied, with plush fruit but still a seriously structured wine with layered tannins. Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - Cameron Douglas MS (2021 Vint
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    Vivino 4+
    Country: South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town
    Grapes: Chenin Blanc
    ABV: 13.5%
    Style: Classy Complex White
    Crafted from old, dry-farmed bush vines, this Chenin Blanc is a pure expression of South Africa’s winemaking legacy. Sourced from select vineyard sites, it captures the balance of richness and freshness that defines great Chenin. Aromas of ripe pear, quince, and white peach lead to a textured palate with citrus zest, baked apple, and a refined mineral finish. Aged in a combination of oak and stainless steel, it offers depth, vibrancy, and a lingering elegance. Vivino Rating 4.2 (March 2025) Tast
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    Vivino 4+
    Country: South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch
    Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
    ABV: 14%
    Style: Smooth Fruity Red
    Dornier is a family-owned winery situated in The Golden Triangle area of the upper Blaauwklippen Valley Stellenbosch. The primary focus at Dornier lies in the production of premium quality wines with minimal intervention which are expressive to the unique terroir. Donatus Red is a classical Bordeaux blend from 5 vineyards on the slopes of the Stellenbosch Mountain. Bursting with flavours of blackcurrant and liquorice. The palate is refined and elegant with silky tannins. On the palate, flavours
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