Fetesca Neagra 2000 12.5% (From Pat 22/04/26)Produced in the Republic of Moldova from a vine called Black Maiden which is a pre phylloxeria variety. Phyllixera, from the ancient greek meaning dry leaf. Originally from eastern north America, the phylloxera insect feeds on the roots and leaves of the vine preventing nutrients from rising up the… Read more

Produced by Howard Park in the great southern region of western Australia, where the conditions are cool. It is the largest wine region in Australia producing exceptionally high quality Riesling, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Howard Park is one of the top 10 producersThis wine is zesty, crisp and dry and is ideal as an aperitif… Read more

Mavrodaphne of Patra.(Trevor Feb 2026) Made from the mavrodaphne grape variety, it is sweet and very smooth. Terrific with creamy, chocolatey desserts and strong cheeses. Delicious on its own too. 15% volume as it is fortified. Light tannins. Primary notes for aroma and flavour are dried plums, figs, raisins and chocolate. Available from Tesco on… Read more

Billy Bosch (Pat Feb 2026) Billy Bosch is a traditional African farmer who grows bush vines dating back to 1659Not a great lover of white wines per se but this was very pleasant. He dry grows his bush vines and makes his wine traditionally.Nice summery aroma of pear with a  pear and orchard fruits flavour,… Read more