Great Wine, Great Value: Welcome To The Best Bites Wine Club
Article by
Danika Star
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September 1, 2026
Buying Into the Best Bites Wine Club
The Best Bites Wine Club, in partnership with Peninsula Drinks & Food, is all about discovering great wine.
New for September: you'll be able to buy a wine box as a one-off, with no subscription or commitmen.
Subscribe to the Wine Club and save an extra 10% - cancel any time.
How does it work?
- Check out this month's wines and place your order below
- Get a one-time use code sent to your inbox
- Head to any Peninsula Food & Drinks store to collect your wine
- And save 35-43% on retail prices.
The idea is simple: great wine, great value.
BUY A BOX HERE FOR AED494


OR SUBSCRIBE TO AN AUTOMATIC MONTHLY WINE BOX HERE FOR AED449:


SEPTEMBER'S WINE CLUB BOXES
The VIP Vintage - AED449
Celebrating both French and Chilean wine
Get 6 premium bottles of wine and save 43% on retail prices.
Don Mathius Blend -Chile
Smells Like: darkness! Mocha, dark fruit and oak
Tastes... Rich and chocolatey
Will be good with a nice bit of duck, or hard cheese
Domaine de Rochebin Macon Villages - Burgundy
Smells Like: Grapefruit, white flowers and melon
Tastes Like: Yellow Apple Flavours with a bright acidity
Will go nicely with: Soft cheese, sushi, or on its own
Dama De Plata Cabernet
Smells Like: a really intense cassis and a touch of blackberry
Tastes Like: dark fruit with a long, dry finish
Goes well with a good BBQ, soft cheese, roast beef
Domaine Croix Irresistable Rose - Provence
Smells like: strawberries. roses and melon
Tastes like: watermelon, raspberries and pomegranates
Drink it with: fish or seafood and soft cheese
Chateau Toumalin Canon Fronsac - Bordeaux
Smells Like: some complex dark herbs, blackberries and a touch of cocoa
Tastes Like: dark fruit, oak, leather ... quite the masculine finish
Pair it with roast lamb
Chateau Baret Pessac Leognan - Bordeaux
Smells Like: dark fruit, spices, oak based toasty aromas
Tastes Like; blackberries with a vibrant acidity and a silky aftertaste
Drink it with: hard cheese, roast meat
Easy Drinker Boxes - AED 299 for 6 bottles
Easy Drinker subscribers can now choose the wine box that suits their taste and save up to 37% on wines. All reds? We’ve got you. Prefer whites and rosé? There’s a box for that too. Want a bit of everything? Get The Italian Affair mixed box and explore all colours of the vineyard.
The Mixy Mixy
Tareni Merlot - Italy
Smells like: ripe red berries, cherries and a touch of spice
Tastes like: juicy cherry and plum with soft tannins and an easy finish
Will go nicely with: pizza, pasta, burgers or a cheeseboard
Trentham Estate Chardonnay - Australia
Smells like: ripe peach, melon and a hint of citrus
Tastes like: juicy stone fruit, citrus and creamy oak with a smooth finish
Will go nicely with: roast chicken, seafood, creamy pasta or soft cheese
The Fat Man Pinotage - South Africa
Smells like: dark berries, cherries and a touch of smoky spice
Tastes like: ripe plum and blackberry with gentle tannins and a smooth finish
Will go nicely with: burgers, steak, BBQ or a hearty pasta
The Anvil Shiraz - South Africa
Smells like: blackberries, plums and peppery spice
Tastes like: rich dark fruit, black pepper and smooth, warming tannins
Will go nicely with: steak, BBQ, burgers or anything off the grill
Sandpiper Merlot - Australia
Smells like: ripe plums, blackberries and a little spice
Tastes like: juicy dark fruit, soft tannins and a smooth, easy finish
Will go nicely with: pizza, pasta, burgers or a casual cheeseboard
South Island Central Otago Pinot Noir - New Zealand
Smells like: cherries, raspberries and a little earthy spice
Tastes like: juicy red berries, ripe cherry and subtle spice with silky tannins
Will go nicely with: roast chicken, duck, salmon, pizza or a good cheeseboard
All The Whites
Luis Felipe Edwards Bin Series Sauvignon Blanc - Chile
Smells like: fresh citrus, green apple and tropical fruit
Tastes like: zesty lemon and lime with a crisp, refreshing finish
Will go nicely with: seafood, salads, sushi or as a glass on its own
Don Luis Sauvignon Blanc - Chile
Smells like: fresh herbs and citrus
Tastes like: lime juice, with refreshing acidity and a clean finish
Will go nicely with: seafood, sushi, salads or a sunny afternoon
Le Petit Perriere Sauvignon Blanc - France
Smells like: fresh herbs and citrus, with plenty of grapefruit
Tastes like: melon, gooseberry and zesty citrus with lively acidity
Will go nicely with: cured meats, soft seafood, BBQ or simply on its own
Avontuur Chardonnay - South Africa
Smells like: white peach, yellow apple and ripe fruit
Tastes like: juicy pineapple and tropical fruit with a soft, smooth finish
Will go nicely with: seafood, soft cheese, roast chicken or just a glass on its own
Cecchi Vermentino Maremma - Italy
Smells like: fresh citrus, white flowers and a hint of herbs
Tastes like: crisp lemon and green apple with refreshing acidity
Will go nicely with: seafood, grilled fish, salads or light pasta
Vigna Dogarina Prosecco Treviso Millesimato Brut - Italy
Smells like: green apple, pear and fresh citrus
Tastes like: crisp apple and pear with lively bubbles and a refreshing finish
Will go nicely with: brunch, seafood, light bites or simply raising a glass
All The Reds
River Retreat Cabernet Sauvignon - South Africa
Smells like: dark berries, cassis and a hint of chocolate
Tastes like: juicy blackcurrants, ripe dark fruit and soft tannins
Will go nicely with: pizza, pasta, burgers or a BBQ
Don Luis Merlot - Chile
Smells like: ripe plums, blackberries and a touch of spice
Tastes like: juicy red and black fruit, soft tannins and a smooth finish
Will go nicely with: burgers, pasta, pizza or a good cheeseboard
Don Luis Cabernet Sauvignon - Chile
Smells like: black fruit, raspberries and dried herbs
Tastes like: blackcurrants, dark berries and a little herbal freshness
Will go nicely with: red meat, hard cheese or a night in with Netflix
Spier Signature Pinotage - South Africa
Smells like: blackberries, oak and a hint of smoky, dried meat
Tastes like: juicy cherries, dark fruit and oak with a long finish
Will go nicely with: a BBQ, steak or simply a glass on its own
Don Luis Syrah - Chile
Smells like: blackberries, plums and a little peppery spice
Tastes like: ripe dark fruit, black pepper and soft, warming tannins
Will go nicely with: grilled meats, burgers, BBQ or a hearty pasta
Chateau du Gazin - France
Smells like: ripe black fruit, plums and subtle spice
Tastes like: juicy dark berries, gentle tannins and a smooth, rounded finish
Will go nicely with: roast beef, steak, rich pasta or a cheeseboard
How To Order the Wine Boxes
1. Follow the link below to your preferred package and sign up
2. Every month, we’ll send you a one-time-use code - and if you buy more than one box, you get more than one code.
3. Head to any of the Peninsula Drinks & Food stores listed below to collect your box at a time that suits you. Easy Drinker subscribers can select their choice of box in-store.
Either buy a one-off box or subscribe and get your box automatically every month - and it costs you 10% less to subscribe. You can cancel your subscription at any time - just drop an email to hello@bestbitesuae.com
Remember to let us know what you love, and what you'd like to see more of.


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FAQs
Are you locked in to the subscription for a year?
No - you can cancel or pause any time!
Whether you're travelling, doing Dry January or July or just need to make some space in the cupboard, drop us a line at hello@bestbitesuae.com and the team will be able to cancel your wine box subscription for you straight away.
You can start it up again whenever you want!
Can I choose what wine goes into my box?
The sommelier team at Peninsula select a great variety of wine, intended to take you on a journey and get you outside your wine comfort zone.
How much will I save?
Boxes will always save you 26% - 43% off RRP, a huge saving on instore prices if you bought every bottle individually.
How do I get my hands on my wine?
Super easy - just collect your wine from any of these Peninsula Drinks & Food locations across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain:
• Peninsula Wines – Reem Island
• Peninsula Drinks & Food – Al Zeina
• Peninsula Drinks & Food – Mohammed Bin Zayed City
• Peninsula Drinks & Food – Al Forsan
• Peninsula Drinks & Food – Tourist Club Area
• Peninsula Drinks & Food – Al Ain
Best Bites & Peninsula promote responsible drinking.
You can cancel your subscription at any time - just drop an email to hello@bestbitesuae.com
Full terms and conditions: www.bestbitesuae.com/docs/best-bites-wine-club-terms-and-conditions
Trying to remember what you loved last month?
The tasting notes from previous boxes are kept here, so you can always check back!
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