The Just Whites Twelve
A mix of Italian elegance, classic Sauvignon from Loire and South Africa and a fascinating Portuguese wine – perfect for summer seafood and salads. Includes 2 bottles of each of the following wines:
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La Salette, IGP Ctes de Gascogne Gros Manseng, 2023
Gros Manseng is one of the best grapes in Gascony, and a mainstay of the fashionable Jurançon appellation. This is dry, fruity and full of character with notes of quince and grapefruit. Zingy and crisp on the finish. Drink this year.
ColourWhite
RegionSouth-West
Sub RegionCotes de Gascogne
GrowerSaint Lannes
Grape VarietyGros Manseng
Vintage2023
ABV12%
Bottle75cl
ClosureScrewcap
CodeSAL323
Fichet, Macon-Burgy, Les 3 Terroirs, 2023
Olivier Fichet’s unoaked Chardonnay comes from three plots of vines - some very old - in the excellent terroir of the northern Mâconnais near Viré. We have shipped every vintage of this since the 2005, testament to its quality and consistency. There's a charming floral scent to the latest vintage - a hint of blossom. Lots of ripe citrus flavour. Lightly creamy but also pleasingly fresh. Delicious. Now-2027
“About 10 km from the winery, three plots, clay/limestone with...
ColourWhite
RegionBurgundy
GrowerDomaine Fichet
Grape VarietyChardonnay
Vintage2023
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeFIC523
Burgundy
The Burgundy Pyramid
Making sense of the complexity of the complexity of Burgundy isn’t easy.
Though Burgundy only comprises 5% of France’s vineyard area, it holds 100 different Appellations, 25% of the entire French total. There are no less than 5,000 growers, 85% of whom own less than 10 hectares, and four fifths of them make wine.
To make matters...
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay is one of the most-widely planted varieties in the world.
Arguably not the most characterful grape, hence its common ageing in oak, yet at its pinnacle in Burgundy it produces some of the greatest (and certainly most expensive) white wines in the world. Look out for unoaked Chardonnay, it can make a pleasant change, and usually goes down very well with all those people who...
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Cape Atlantic Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, 2024
About two thirds from the young Sauvignon parcels at high altitude Cederberg, plus a third from the Ghost Corner vineyards at Elim near the southernmost tip of Africa – hence the gannet on the label. Juicy citrus and tropical fruit flavours with an underlying note of nettle. A vibrant and precise Sauvignon with a definite stony finish. Now-2026
ColourWhite
RegionWestern Cape
GrowerCederberg
Grape VarietySauvignon Blanc
Vintage2024
ABV12.6%
Bottle75cl
ClosureScrewcap
CodeCED624
Cederberg
South Africa
The redoubtable David Nieuwoudt took over the Cederberg estate from his father in 1997.
We first visited David in 2003, when he was in the midst of his planting programme, and have worked with him ever since then.
The Cederberg vineyards here are 1100-1150 metres up in the Cederberg mountains, most of them on dramatic shale slopes. Good natural rainfall,...
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Sauvignon Blanc
Origins
- Probably in Bordeaux region
- Parent of red grape Cabernet Sauvignon (established by DNA analysis)
Characteristics
- Vigorous plant, so can be too leafy and overproductive
- Aromas and flavours described as: herbaceous, grassy and nettley; Gooseberries; but can also show more tropical fruits...
Le Tende, Custoza, 2024
Despite having its DOC since 1971, Custoza is one of the hidden gems of Italian whites. Located between Verona and Lake Garda, it has long been in the shadow of wines such as Soave and Gavi. It deserves much better recognition – especially when made this well. A blend of Garganega, Tocai, Cortese, Trebbianello, this (certified) organic white is fresh, zesty and full of citrus fruit with some mineral notes too. It is fantastic with seafood, lighter pastas and salads. 12.5%. Now-2026
ColourWhite
Grape VarietyGarganega, Cortese & Trebbiano
Vintage2024
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
MethodOrganic
CodeLET124
Garganega
Garganega is a white grape variety grown widely in the Veneto region of North East Italy where it is most famous for the production of Soave.
Though it can be inoffensively neutral, it has a distinct pea-pod character, and can deliver considerable weight and character.
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Consentido, Macabeo, Yecla, 2024
This has rightly become one of our go-to good value whites and it’s again impressive in this latest vintage. Macabeo is the same grape as Viura, the principal ingredient in most white Rioja. Fresh and lively; with mid-palate nougat-like notes of cream and nuts; and kumquats and apricots on the long finish. Classy, interesting, equally good as a light aperitif as with food - and excellent value. Now-2026
ColourWhite
RegionYecla
GrowerLa Purisima
Grape VarietyMacabeo
Vintage2024
ABV12%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeCON124
Landcraft, Alvarinho, Vinho Branco, DOP Vinho Verde, 2023
The sub region of Monção and Melgaço on the Minho River is where the best Alvarinho in Vinho Verde originates, and the source of these grapes. The vineyard is on southwest slopes, allowing for maximum sunlight exposure and the granite soils deliver impressive intensity. Hand harvested, this is such an aromatic Alvarinho. Long stone fruit notes abound; think apricot and white peach. Eight months on the lees add real weight and a little structure to the palate. A wine made for seafood, for...
ColourWhite
RegionVinho Verde
Sub RegionMinho River
GrowerGeographic Wines
Grape VarietyAlvarinho
Vintage2023
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeGEO223
Jancis Robinson
We get super excited when Jancis Robinson (or one of her team) write about our wine!
Voted the world's most influential wine critic in polls in the US, France and internationally in 2018, Jancis views herself as a wine writer rather than a wine critic.
She writes daily for JancisRobinson.com and weekly for the Financial Times. She is founder-editor of The Oxford Companion...
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The Just Whites Twelve
A mix of Italian elegance, classic Sauvignon from Loire and South Africa and a fascinating Portuguese wine – perfect for summer seafood and salads. Includes 2 bottles of each of the following wines:
Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.Read More
I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…Read More
Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…Read More
Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.Read More
One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
This was yet another quick and painless transaction, as I have come to expect from SV&S.Read More
