You may have heard of Galicia in Spain’s far northwest. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sea, there’s no doubt that maritime influences are what this region is all about. Zoom into the region of Ribeiro, nestled between Rias Baixas and Ribeira Sacra, where fresh, floral whites thrive and provide genuine value. Treixadura and torrontés make up this white blend. Treixa-what and torro-who? Just think the best aromatics of riesling and sauv blanc mingled with the body of a warm region chardonnay. Delicate on its feet, but delivering a punch. This may seem like a shy wine, but it’ll show you its confident side.

I won’t lie, the first time I tried this wine I was sceptical. I had, in my head, what I imagined would be a flabby and past-its-best wine. Boy, could I have been more wrong? This is electric, exciting, exotic and bursting with life. A great contender for even some of the most polished Rhône white blends (from which this wine gains its inspiration). A firecracker in the mouth, you’ll be able to find all the classic ‘aged’ notes of honeycomb, almonds, toasted walnuts, and perhaps a bit of hay. But then it’s so much more, still showing fresh stone fruit and a citrus core that will not give up the ghost. I’ll proudly admit that this wine proved me wrong, and took home the trophy.

A lively little Victorian - this is a beautiful expression of arneis that we can’t wait for you to try. Lemon zest, green apple, and pear combine for a punchy and fresh aroma. There’s beeswax and almond meal that adds another dimension to the tart fruit profile, all of which is underscored by a nutty spice and a bit of ocean spray. This is really versatile wine - drink with soft cheese, any shellfish, or (our recommendation) fish and chips. It’s so bright and cleansing and unfussy that it will go with just about anything, anytime. That, for us, is what winning wines are made of!