Wine Club Tasting Notes For October 2026
The Easy Drinker: Mixy Mixy
Cuatro Rayas Sauvignon Blanc - Spain
Colour: White
Smells like: fresh citrus, grapefruit and green apple
Tastes like: zesty lemon and grapefruit with a crisp, refreshing finish
Will go nicely with: seafood, sushi, salads or a sunny afternoon
Guasti Clement Gavi - Italy
Colour: White
Smells like: white flowers, pear and fresh citrus
Tastes like: crisp pear, green apple and lemon with a refreshing finish
Will go nicely with: seafood, light pasta, salads or soft cheese
Vigna Dogarina Pinot Grigio - Italy
Colour: White
Smells like: fresh pear, green apple and citrus
Tastes like: crisp apple and pear with refreshing acidity and a clean finish
Will go nicely with: seafood, salads, light pasta or a glass on its own
Zaccagnini Rosé - Italy
Colour: Rosé
Smells like: fresh strawberries, raspberries and a hint of citrus
Tastes like: juicy red berries with refreshing acidity and a clean, dry finish
Will go nicely with: salads, seafood, light pasta or a sunny afternoon
Anciano No.5 Rioja - Spain
Colour: Red
Smells like: ripe cherries, red berries and a touch of vanilla
Tastes like: juicy cherry and plum with soft tannins and a hint of oak
Will go nicely with: tapas, grilled meats, pizza or a cheeseboard
Cecchi Chianti DOCG - Italy
Colour: Red
Smells like: cherries, red berries and a little earthy spice
Tastes like: juicy cherry and plum with gentle tannins and a fresh finish
Will go nicely with: pizza, pasta, tomato-based dishes or hard cheese
The Easy Drinker: Whites & Rosés
Castillo del Moro Rosé - Spain
Colour: Rosé
Smells like: fresh strawberries, raspberries and red cherries
Tastes like: juicy red berries with a crisp, refreshing finish
Will go nicely with: tapas, salads, seafood or a sunny afternoon
River Retreat Brut N.V. - Australia
Colour: White
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, canapés or simply raising a glass
Locus Melon B Muscadet - France
Colour: White
Smells like: fresh citrus, green apple and a hint of white flowers
Tastes like: crisp lemon, green apple and refreshing acidity
Will go nicely with: oysters, seafood, sushi or light salads
Anciano Cava - Spain
Colour: White
Smells like: green apple, citrus and fresh white fruit
Tastes like: crisp apple and lemon with lively bubbles and a refreshing finish
Will go nicely with: tapas, seafood, brunch or light bites
Le Monde Pinot Grigio - Italy
Colour: White
Smells like: ripe pear, green apple and fresh citrus
Tastes like: juicy pear and apple with a smooth, refreshing finish
Will go nicely with: seafood, salads, light pasta or soft cheese
Lagar de Bouza Albariño - Spain
Colour: White
Smells like: fresh citrus, peach and green apple
Tastes like: juicy peach and lemon with a crisp, refreshing acidity
Will go nicely with: seafood, oysters, sushi or a plate of tapas
The Easy Drinker: All Reds
Anciano Tempranillo - Spain
Colour: Red
Smells like: ripe cherries, red berries and a touch of spice
Tastes like: juicy cherry and plum with soft tannins and an easy finish
Will go nicely with: tapas, pizza, pasta or grilled meats
Vineyard Friends Cabernet - South Africa
Colour: Red
Smells like: blackberries, blackcurrants and a hint of spice
Tastes like: juicy dark fruit with soft tannins and a smooth finish
Will go nicely with: burgers, steak, BBQ or hearty pasta
Catulo Navarra Tinto Organic Red - Spain
Colour: Red
Smells like: ripe red berries, cherries and a little spice
Tastes like: juicy cherry and plum with soft tannins and a fresh finish
Will go nicely with: tapas, pizza, burgers or a cheeseboard
Anciano No.3 Rioja - Spain
Colour: Red
Smells like: ripe cherries, red berries and a hint of vanilla
Tastes like: juicy red fruit with soft tannins and a smooth, easy finish
Will go nicely with: tapas, pizza, pasta or grilled meats
Zironda Valpolicalle Ripasso - Italy
Colour: Red
Smells like: ripe cherries, plums and dark berries with a hint of spice
Tastes like: rich plum and cherry with soft tannins and a smooth finish
Will go nicely with: roast meats, rich pasta, pizza or a good cheeseboard
Domaine de Rochebin Bourgogne Pinot Noir - France
Colour: Red
Smells like: ripe cherries, raspberries and a little earthy spice
Tastes like: juicy red berries, cherry and a touch of oak with smooth, silky tannins
Will go nicely with: roast chicken, duck, salmon, pizza or a cheeseboard
The VIP Vintage
Funkstille Riesling - Austria
Colour: White
Smells like: fresh citrus, green apple and white flowers
Tastes like: zesty lime, crisp apple and refreshing acidity
Will go nicely with: spicy food, seafood, sushi or light Asian dishes
De Loach Chardonnay Reserve - USA
Colour: White
Smells like: ripe peach, apple and a hint of vanilla
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
South Island Central Otago Pinot Noir - New Zealand
Colour: Red
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
Zumaya Tempranillo Ribera del Duero - Spain
Colour: Red
Smells like: ripe blackberries, plums and vanilla
Tastes like: juicy dark fruit, cherries and subtle oak with smooth tannins
Will go nicely with: steak, roast meats, tapas or a mature cheeseboard
Anciano No.7 Rioja - Spain
Colour: Red
Smells like: ripe cherries, blackberries and warm vanilla
Tastes like: juicy red fruit, plum and gentle spice with smooth tannins
Will go nicely with: roast meats, tapas, grilled lamb or hard cheese
Anciano No.10 Rioja - Spain
Colour: Red
Smells like: ripe black fruit, cherries, vanilla and a little spice
Tastes like: rich plum and blackberry with oak, spice and a long, smooth finish
Will go nicely with: steak, slow-cooked meats, rich pasta or a serious cheeseboard
Still working your way through September's wines ... here's last months notes
The VIP Vintage
Celebrating both French and Chilean wine
September 2026
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
Choose the box that suites you best in-store
September 2026
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
September 2026
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
September 2026
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
