Special Occasion Wines
Special Occasion Wines
Our special occassion wines collection combines a range of exceptional wines that offer outstanding value for money. Our mission is to make affordable fine wines accessible to all. By working with producers and seeking out the hidden wine gems in famous regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rioja we can offer you fine wines that offer great value for money.
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Country: Portugal, DouroGrapes: Touriga NacionalABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full RedRoquette & Cazes Douro Tinto, born from the collaboration between Jorge Roquette, proprietor of Quinta do Crasto, and Jean-Charles Cazes, co-owner of Château Lynch-Bages, seamlessly melds Bordeaux winemaking expertise with the distinct character of the Douro region. This exceptional wine showcases a remarkable intensity of vibrant red fruit flavours interwoven with subtle hints of delicate spices, all held together by an impressive structure characterised by luxuriously smooth tannins. VivinRegular Price£26.95Special Offer£22.95 -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - International Wine Challenge. The El Enemigo Malbec 2020 is the product of one of Mendoza’s finest estates in a superb vintage. Crafted from Malbec with a little Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot adding further colour, it’s shaping up to be a classic Argentinean Malbec. Quite reserved – it contains a relatively modest 13.5% alcohol – it’s a wine with a real taste of place, with dusty minerals reinforcing its structure. Given 92/100 by Master of Wine, Tim Atkin, this limited release win -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Fruity White94 Points - Gilbert & Gaillard. The Chablis masters at Sylvain Mosnier took full advantage of the excellent 2022 vintage and produced wines that are full of freshness, ripeness, and complexity. Classically styled, their Chablis 2022 has great intensity and energy, with its ample fruit kept in check by the clean, balancing acidity. This is a delight now but it will develop over the next 3 years or so. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - Gilbert & Gaillard (2022 Vintage) Decanter Magazine. "Ver -
Country: France, Loire ValleyGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 13%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThis multi award winning Sancerre is a made blend of the best parcels of Sauvignon the domaine has to offer. On the palate, a fresh, strong, airy style is seduced by the purity and intensity of the fruit. Beautiful pale clear yellow colour, delicate aromas of white flowers, also developing a citrus tone. This classic Sancerre, made from old vines (over 30 years), is a fabulous seafood accompaniment. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Oct 2024) Wine Press / Awards GOLD MEDAL - GILBERT ET GAILLARD (2022) "Pale
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Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: PinotageABV: 14%Style: Rich Full RedA blend of 89% Pinotage and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon selected from prime, cool vineyard sites in Firgrove, Helderberg and Simonsberg, the Grangehurst 2012 is one of the best they have ever produced. To gain the perfect balance between extraction and refinement, the crushed grapes were left on their skins for 7 days. Hand-punching down was practised which goes some way to accounting for the exceptional colour, rounded tannins and amazing array of flavours. Following a temperature-controlled ferment -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: Cabernet FrancABV: 13.4%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - Tim Atkin MW. There were only 5,000 bottles produced of this un-oaked Cabernet Franc, from vineyards situated at over 1,000 metres high. Highly praised by the International Wine Press, this is a medium bodied wine, with a wonderful complexity of herbaceous and dark fruit notes, firm tannins and a fresh acidity. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Mar 2025) Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2022 Vintage) Taste Refreshing, medium-bodied with firm tannins and grains and fresh acidity. Subtle -
Country: New Zealand, MarlboroughGrapes: RieslingABV: 11.5%Style: Aromatic Floral White95 Points - New Zealand Wine Rater. A beautiful Mosel like Riesling from a producer who carefully select fruit from Marlborough's top organic single vineyards to produce wines of great elegance and complexity. Expect aromas of lemon, gala apple, Roses lime juice and a hint of manuka honey. A compelling, finely balanced wine with impressive concentration and texture, delicate, tangy acidity and a fine, lingering finish. Wine Press Ratings 95 Points - New Zealand Wine Rater (2020) "Wonderfully pur -
Country: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: SangioveseABV: 14.5%Style: Smooth Fruity Red90 Points - WineCritics.com. Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello's baby brother was designated in 1984 from the same area as Brunello, but to allow the inclusion of younger grapes. 100% Sangiovese, this Rosso from the esteemed Tuscan producer Argiano, is a lovely fresh and approachable wine with classic Sangiovese cherry notes and a refreshing streak of acidity. Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - WineCritics.com (2022 Vintage) "Cherries, raspberries, currants and rosemary describe the main profile of thisRegular Price£25.95Italy Special - Save 10% off£23.36 -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: GrenacheABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity Red93 Points - Tim Atkin MW. Only 4,000 bottles of this highly rated Garnacha (Grenache) have been produced from a tiny 1.98-hectare parcel at 600 metres which was planted 49 years ago. "Mint, pine and wild thyme aromas are the prelude to a palate that's bright, refreshing and elegant, with notes of cinnamon, redcurrant and wild strawberry." Harvested by hand in small quantities, after fermentation it was pressed then half of the wine went to new French oak casks for malolactic fermentation and the -
Country: Italy, VenetoGrapes: GarganegaABV: 12%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteThis Soave Vintage from Bertani is delicious white with a great personality and complexity, it goes well with flavoursome white meats and intensely-flavoured fish dishes such as creamed salted codfish. It combines both classic & modern techniques. The wine is made from two harvests, one in September and one in October. The first harvest is fermented with no skin contact, the second harvest is of overly ripe grapes and is then fermented with the skins. The resulting colour is slightly more inRegular Price£25.95Italy Special - Save 10% off£23.36 -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: Cabernet FrancABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - Descorchados. The El Enemigo Cabernet Franc 2019 is a wonderfully exuberant wine that demonstrates how fine Argentinean Cabernet Franc can be. The brainchild of Adrianna Catena and soils engineer Alejandro Vigil, the winery is in Argentina’s wine capital, Mendoza. The El Enemigo wines are made from the grapes cultivated in the region from the vineyards of Tupungato on deep calcareous and rocky soils. To preserve the grape’s vital character, only natural yeasts are used in fermentatio -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: MalvasiaABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex White92 Points - Tm Atkin MW. Crafted from meticulously hand-harvested Malvasía grapes, Casa La Rad Viñedos Singulares Edición Especial is a stunning showcase of Rioja’s white winemaking heritage. Grown at 546 metres altitude from 49-year-old vines, the grapes undergo a traditional skin-contact maceration before gentle pressing, enhancing texture and complexity. Aged for 8 to 10 months in a mix of French and American oak barriques, this wine delivers an elegant balance of ripe stone fruit, citrus zes -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: Vermentino / RolleABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteThe Domaine de La Croix vineyard, the largest of the Crus Classés Côtes de Provence, and 1 of only 18, enjoys a geographical location by the sea with an exceptional microclimate. Cuvee Éloge is a delicate and distinguished white with a beautiful fruity expression of citrus zest, along with a fine, chiseled mineral texture. On the palate, hints of mango and freshness capturing the spectacular terroir. Taste A brilliant, pale yellow colour, this wine presents an elegant nose with notes of white flRegular Price£26.95Bin End Sale - 25% off£20.22 -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThe Domaine de La Croix vineyard, the largest of the Crus Classés Côtes de Provence, and 1 of only 18, enjoys a geographical location by the sea with an exceptional microclimate. Cuvee Éloge has a beautiful maturity in its aromas of blueberries, blackcurrants, and a hint of spice. On the palate, the tannins express themselves with elegance, accompanied by notes of pepper and black olive. The finish is long and persistent, capturing the origin and beauty of its terroir. Blend: Syrah 85% | Mourvèd -
Country: France, Loire ValleyGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13%Style: Ripe Fruity RoséThe Moulin des Vrilleres Sancerre Rosé is produced from 100% Pinot Noir grown on fine limestone and clay soils. The limestone imparts a wonderful minerality while the clay adds depth to the finished wine. It’s produced using the saignée method whereby the skins ‘bleed’ a little colour into the wine over a period of around 12 hours. Fermentation temperatures are kept low to protect the delicate aromas, and it's bottled in the spring to capture its vibrancy. Taste Beautiful smoked salmon pink, theRegular Price£26.95Rosé Offer - 15% off£22.91 -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Fruity White94 Points - Gilbert & Gaillard. The Chablis masters at Sylvain Mosnier took full advantage of the excellent 2022 vintage and produced wines that are full of freshness, ripeness, and complexity. Classically styled, their Chablis 2022 has great intensity and energy, with its ample fruit kept in check by the clean, balancing acidity. This is a delight now but it will develop over the next 3 years or so. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - Gilbert & Gaillard (2022 Vintage) Decanter Magazine. "Ver -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: GrenacheABV: 13.5%Style: Elegant Crisp RoséThe Domaine de La Croix vineyard, the largest of the Crus Classés Côtes de Provence, and 1 of only 18, enjoys a geographical location by the sea with an exceptional microclimate. Cuvee Éloge is a delicate and distinguished rosé with a very pale pink colour. This wine presents an expressive nose, offering notes of red fruits and vineyard peach. On the palate, it is round and generous, with a slightly savoury finish that captures the origin and beauty of its terroir. Blend: Grenache 70% | CinsaultRegular Price£26.95Rosé Offer - 15% off£22.91 -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 13%Style: Smooth Fruity RedDecanter World Wine Awards: 2019 – 90 Points. The grapes for 'The Graduate' are sourced from a single Syrah block in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde, overlooking the coast. Enjoying the cool sea breeze, this limited production (only 3000 bottles) Syrah is a hand crafted, premium wine from a winemaker dedicated to quality and refinement. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Oct 2024) Awards National Wine Challenge (Top 100): 2019 – Double Silver (2019) Decanter World Wine Awards: 2019 – 90 points (2019) About the Prod -
Country: France, Languedoc-RoussillonGrapes: CarignanABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity Red'Vol de Nuit' is a pure expression of the Carignan grape variety from a selection of 3 very old parcels of vines dating back to 1900. The result is a wine with a very deep colour and an explosion of fruit, black cherry and spice. Simply wonderful! About the Producer A story that began when, in 1816, Raymond Amiel won the deeds to this property from the Bishop of Perpignan over a game of cards. Then a mere 10 hectares, the fortunes of the estate have waxed and waned over the ensuing 200 years. W -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint EmilionGrapes: MerlotABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedChâteau Haut-Boutisse is one of the wines of Château Palais Cardinal, a family property that has existed since the middle of the 19th century and neighbour to the Grand Cru Classé Château Monbousquet. An average vine age of over 40 years and from the fabulous 2020 vintage gives a wine full of concentration, structure and classic Saint-Émilion traits. Taste Nose of coffee and plum with some velvety tannins on the palate. A wine full of charm and surprises brought by the vintage. Wine Press / Aw -
Country: France, Loire ValleyGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 13%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThis multi award winning Sancerre is a made blend of the best parcels of Sauvignon the domaine has to offer. On the palate, a fresh, strong, airy style is seduced by the purity and intensity of the fruit. Beautiful pale clear yellow colour, delicate aromas of white flowers, also developing a citrus tone. This classic Sancerre, made from old vines (over 30 years), is a fabulous seafood accompaniment. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Oct 2024) Wine Press / Awards GOLD MEDAL - GILBERT ET GAILLARD (2022) "Pale -
Country: Portugal, DouroGrapes: Touriga NacionalABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full RedRoquette & Cazes Douro Tinto, born from the collaboration between Jorge Roquette, proprietor of Quinta do Crasto, and Jean-Charles Cazes, co-owner of Château Lynch-Bages, seamlessly melds Bordeaux winemaking expertise with the distinct character of the Douro region. This exceptional wine showcases a remarkable intensity of vibrant red fruit flavours interwoven with subtle hints of delicate spices, all held together by an impressive structure characterised by luxuriously smooth tannins. VivinRegular Price£26.95Special Offer£22.95 -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - International Wine Challenge. The El Enemigo Malbec 2020 is the product of one of Mendoza’s finest estates in a superb vintage. Crafted from Malbec with a little Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot adding further colour, it’s shaping up to be a classic Argentinean Malbec. Quite reserved – it contains a relatively modest 13.5% alcohol – it’s a wine with a real taste of place, with dusty minerals reinforcing its structure. Given 92/100 by Master of Wine, Tim Atkin, this limited release win -
Country: Italy, Trentino-Alto-AdigeGrapes: LagreinABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedA bold yet refined expression of Alto Adige’s signature grape. Deep ruby in colour, it opens with intense aromas of ripe blackberries, violets, and a hint of dark chocolate. The palate is rich and velvety, with well-integrated tannins and a lingering, elegant finish. Aged in oak, it balances depth with freshness, making it a standout Lagrein with great ageing potential. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Jan 2025) Taste The Tiefenbrunner Turmhof Lagrein boasts a mid-red colour and an evocative nose of blackberRegular Price£26.95Italy Special - Save 10% off£24.26 -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity Red91 Points - Tim Atkin. A wine produced only in excellent vintages from over 60 year old vines situated in the Rioja Alta. This is a classic Rioja with a modern touch characterising the Ramón Bilbao style and philosophy. Elegant and complex nose with aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry, plum, hints of cherry. Spicy with aromatic herbs such as rosemary, there is a clear presence of oak barrels and hints of sweet spices, pastries and nougat combined with roasted flavours and cocoa. Vivino rating: 4.2 -
Country: Canada, Niagara PeninsulaGrapes: RieslingABV: 9.2%Style: Sweet and FortifiedThe unique climate of the Niagara Peninsula allows for this harmonious combination of luscious fruit, refreshing acidity and complexity, with the end result being a truly hedonistic wine. Taste Aromas of elderflower cordial are predominant in this exquisitely made dessert wine, whilst also possessing a rich viscosity and flavours of caramelized pineapple. The finish on the wine is full and well-rounded with a distinctive character of creamy and rich peach melba. Nectar in a glass. Awards/Press A -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteChâteau 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 -
Country: France, Loire ValleyGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13%Style: Juicy Lively RedAged 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 yoRegular Price£27.95Top 3 Wines of 2024 - 10% off£25.16
