Our Staff Picks: September Favourites!
As the days get shorter and the temperatures begin to drop, our team has been exploring a brilliant range of wines perfect for the transition into autumn.
From rich, oak-aged whites to classic reds and fantastic value blends, September was all about finding bottles with real character and warmth. Read on to discover the wines that our staff loved this month.
Felix's Rich White Rioja
Kicking off September, Felix, a new and welcome addition to our team, has chosen the Voche Rioja Blanco, Fermentado en Barrica NV. While many people associate Rioja with its famous reds, Felix shines a light on this fantastic white. He loves its delicious creamy texture and toasty, nutty richness from oak ageing, which gives it a complexity you might expect from a top-end Chardonnay. A brilliant wine to see you into the autumn, he recommends pairing it with roasted chicken or a creamy pasta dish.
Voche Rioja Blanco, Fermentado en Barrica NV
Single Price: £20.50
Mixed 6 Price: £18.50
Grace's Elegant Pinot Gris
For her pick this month, Grace has chosen the delightful Tinpot Hut, Marlborough Pinot Gris 2023. As a fantastic alternative to Sauvignon Blanc, this wine offers a beautiful aromatic nose and a palate brimming with juicy pear, quince, and a touch of honeyed spice. Grace particularly loves its rich texture and lively acidity, which make it both elegant and versatile. She recommends it with spicy stir-fries or creamy chicken dishes, or simply to enjoy on its own as the evenings begin to get cooler.
Tinpot Hut, Marlborough Pinot Gris
Single Price: £19.50
Mixed 6 Price: £17.50
Phil's Classic Chablis
Phil's pick this month is a real classic: the Petit Chablis, Domaine de la Motte 2022. A huge fan of the region, Phil loves this wine for its incredible flinty minerality and steely freshness. With vibrant notes of green apple and citrus, it's a wonderfully energetic and clean wine that’s perfect with food. He recommends pairing it with shellfish like oysters or a simple goat's cheese salad, making it a reliable and elegant choice for any occasion.
Petit Chablis, Domaine de la Motte
Single Price: £19.90
Mixed 6 Price: £17.90
Claudia's Classic Italian Red
Rounding out our September picks, Claudia has chosen the Ca' Rugate Rio Albo Valpolicella 2023, a fantastic Italian red perfect for the season. She loves its smooth texture and vibrant red cherry and raspberry fruit, noting a lively freshness that makes it incredibly easy to drink. Claudia recommends it as a versatile all-rounder, brilliant with charcuterie, pizza, or a classic tomato-based pasta dish, proving it's a wine that's full of character but still wonderfully approachable.
Ca' Rugate Rio Albo Valpolicella
Single Price: £19.50
Mixed 6 Price: £17.50
Debbie's Lebanese Red
Closing out our September picks, Debbie chose the Domaine des Tourelles Red 2022, a fantastic Lebanese gem from the Bekaa Valley. She loves this wine for its beautiful balance of juicy red fruit and subtle spice, all with a smooth, earthy finish. As an excellent autumn-friendly red, it's full of character but remains wonderfully approachable. Debbie recommends it with everything from a casual weeknight dinner to dishes with a bit of a Mediterranean feel, showcasing the quality and value of Lebanese winemaking.
Domaine des Tourelles Red
Single Price: £17.50
Mixed 6 Price: £15.50
