The Autumn Essentials Box

If you love Grüner Veltliner with real character, this Schloss Gobelsburg is one to try. It opens with an intense, vinous bouquet of yellow seed fruits, laced with saline, crushed rock notes and a touch of green leaf. The palate is round and charming, medium-bodied with tender minerality and fine, bitter tannins on the finish, making it a properly textured, food-friendly white. It's an excellent example of classical Kamptal Grüner, easy drinking yet layered with plenty to discover.

Award-winning Kamptal Grüner Veltliner from one of Austria's most prestigious estates. Recent vintages have earned Gold medals, a Gold at the WINE100 Challenge and consistent 90+ point scores from James Suckling and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.

Schloss Gobelsburg is one of Austria's oldest wineries, with historical vineyards ranging from the sun-drenched terraces of Zobinger Heiligenstein to the gardens surrounding the castle itself. This wine blends grapes from the lower Kamp Valley, which bring ripeness, with fruit from the higher, cooler sites that bring freshness, all grown on the region's distinctive loess and calcareous soils. Under Michael Moosbrugger, who took over in 1996, the winery has built its philosophy around minimal intervention, favouring individuality over uniformity, a tradition rooted in the estate's monastic past. 

If you have never tried a Georgian wine, producer Bedoba has set the bar very high, with their red is one of our best-selling wines ever.

Bedoba White is like a cross between Albarino and Viognier. It is aromatic, fruity and dry, with notes of ripe pear, baked apple, honeycomb, toasted almonds, and subtle wild herbs. A gentle creaminess, refined oak, and the distinctive Qvevri texture lend depth and elegance to this layered wine.

The grapes here are two indigenous white grapes to Georgia, Rkatsileli and Kisi. 

Bedoba, which translates to 'Day of Luck', is a Georgian winery primarily dedicated to making wines from the countries indigenous Saperavi grape, partially vinified in traditional qvevri vessels. The original winery, whose cellars date back to 1737, was founded by the Konchosvilli family who had a close relationship with the church ('koncho' means cross). Winemakers Nugzar Ksovreli and Thierry Fontannaz honour this history on Bedoba’s label, with the icon of Saint Nina, whose apostolic work has contributed to the spread of Christianity in Georgia.

Bienbebido Pulpo Albarino is a fresh, clean Spanish white wine with flavours of lemon, lime, white peach and a light saline note. Crisp acidity keeps it lively, while a little texture gives the wine enough weight to work well with food. It is an easy match for prawns, grilled fish, sushi and, naturally, octopus.

Bienbebido is a Spanish wine range built around simple food pairings, with Pulpo created specifically for seafood. Made from the Albarino grape in north-west Spain, the wine reflects the region's cool Atlantic influence and coastal climate. These conditions help preserve freshness while giving the wine its citrus fruit and subtle mineral character. A good choice for anyone who enjoys crisp Sauvignon Blanc or other fresh, dry Spanish white wines.

Ripe, round and packed with character, Jardin de Corbieres is a beautifully balanced southern French red blend of Syrah, Carignan and Grenache. Layers of blackberry, plum and black cherry are joined by warming spice, cracked black pepper and a savoury edge, while chewy tannins give the wine wonderful structure and an impressively long finish. This is a generous, full-bodied Corbieres red with huge length of flavour that will appeal to anyone who enjoys rich, spicy red wines from the Languedoc.

Jardin de Corbieres is produced at Chateau Serame, part of Exea and the project that Jancis Robinson has described as "the most exciting project in the Languedoc." The estate combines exceptional vineyards with an ambitious biodiversity and reforestation programme, operating with a zero carbon footprint while protecting native wildlife and restoring the surrounding landscape. The Mediterranean climate and limestone and clay soils produce concentrated, expressive fruit, making this one of the most exciting red wines to emerge from Corbieres today.

Bean Counter Monastrell Wine is ripe, juicy and packed with dark berry fruit, with notes of black cherry, plum and a gentle spice edge. The palate is generous and smooth, showing plenty of concentration without feeling heavy. If you love Malbec for its ripe fruit and plush feel, this will absolutely hit the spot.

Bean Counter Monastrell Wine is made in Spain using Monastrell, a grape known for producing bold, full flavoured reds in warm climates. The vineyards benefit from plenty of sunshine, allowing the fruit to reach full ripeness while retaining balance. Careful winemaking keeps the focus on fruit purity and drinkability rather than oak dominance. It is a confident, modern Spanish red that offers great value and broad appeal, especially for fans of rich, fruit driven wines.