A great season for wine. As the leaves fall, what we serve at the table changes, too. Heartier dishes, more spices, and long, dark evenings call for wines with warm, earthy, and spicy notes. These are our favorites for autumn.
Autumn Wines
Sophie Schaal Pinot Gris Alsace
Lovely stuff from Sophie. Pear, apple, cinnamon, clove, ginger, flint.
Pinot Gris from clay-rich vineyards in Alsace. Sophie hand-harvests the grapes and slowly ferments the wine in French oak barrels. This adds roundness, structure and subtle spice.
Pinot Gris from clay-rich vineyards in Alsace. Sophie hand-harvests the grapes and slowly ferments the wine in French oak barrels. This adds roundness, structure and subtle spice.
€13,59
Stellenrust Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
A wonderfully bold character. Lime, peach, oak, flint, tobacco, vanilla, butter, caramel.
Chardonnay from Stellenbosch, grown on limestone-rich soils. Spontaneously fermented and aged for 12 months in French oak on its lees, adding cream and nutty note
Chardonnay from Stellenbosch, grown on limestone-rich soils. Spontaneously fermented and aged for 12 months in French oak on its lees, adding cream and nutty note
€15,89
Montote Sauvignon Blanc Rioja Crianza
An intriguing oaked Sauvignon Blanc. Lime, nectarine, oak, grass, caramel, butter, cream.
Sauvignon from Rioja, sourced from a single vineyard at 400 metres altitude. Six months in French oak bring tropical fruit, creaminess and delicate vanilla spice.
Sauvignon from Rioja, sourced from a single vineyard at 400 metres altitude. Six months in French oak bring tropical fruit, creaminess and delicate vanilla spice.
€11,95
Frau Ehrhard "natürlich" Riesling Orange
Oaky, orange, Riesling, wow! Orange peel, apple, grapefruit, toast, smoke, anise, earthy notes.
Orange wine made from Riesling in the Rheingau, with 2 months of skin contact. Spontaneously fermented, aged for 18 months in large oak casks and unfiltered
Orange wine made from Riesling in the Rheingau, with 2 months of skin contact. Spontaneously fermented, aged for 18 months in large oak casks and unfiltered
€19,95
Antiche Terre Venete Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore
Baby Amarone. Red plum, almond, white pepper, rosemary, cinnamon.
Ripasso made from Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella in Valpolicella. A second fermentation on Amarone grape skins and twelve months of oak ageing bring body, depth and soft tannins.
Ripasso made from Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella in Valpolicella. A second fermentation on Amarone grape skins and twelve months of oak ageing bring body, depth and soft tannins.
€12,79
Bodegas LAN Rioja Gran Reserva
The pride of Bodegas LAN. Red plum, blackcurrant, earth, smoky toast, balsamic, anise, coconut.
Tempranillo from old vines in Rioja Alta, blended with Mazuelo. Aged for 25 months in French and American oak and 36 months in bottle for added complexity.
Tempranillo from old vines in Rioja Alta, blended with Mazuelo. Aged for 25 months in French and American oak and 36 months in bottle for added complexity.
€20,79
Bodegas LAN Rioja Reserva
Earthy with a layer of oak. Red plum, blackcurrant, balsamic, toast, leather, coconut, anise, oak.
Tempranillo from 25 to 30-year-old vines in Rioja Alta and Rioja . Aged for 20 months in French and American oak and 22 months in bottle for added depth.
Tempranillo from 25 to 30-year-old vines in Rioja Alta and Rioja . Aged for 20 months in French and American oak and 22 months in bottle for added depth.
€14,95
Poggio Landi Brunello di Montalcino
Mr. Big Shot from Tuscany. Red cherry, oregano, leather, earth, tobacco, five-spice, pepper.
Brunello from vineyards at 300–500 metres altitude. After spontaneous fermentation, the wine spends 38 months ageing in large French oak casks, adding depth.
Brunello from vineyards at 300–500 metres altitude. After spontaneous fermentation, the wine spends 38 months ageing in large French oak casks, adding depth.
€40,19
LunaGaia Chiaramontesi Nero d'Avola
You can almost smell Mount Etna! Dark cherry, blackcurrant, cocoa, salty liquorice.
Nero d’Avola from Sicily, sourced from biodynamically vineyards. Spontaneous fermentation in steel and 6 months of bottle ageing bring pure fruit and a rounded characte
Nero d’Avola from Sicily, sourced from biodynamically vineyards. Spontaneous fermentation in steel and 6 months of bottle ageing bring pure fruit and a rounded characte
€10,95
Matsu El Picaro
This young man delivers a generous, fruit-forward wine. Strawberry, blackberry, cocoa, gravel, pepper.
Young, vibrant Tinta de Toro from old vines, spontaneously fermented with native yeasts and aged in concrete to preserve pure fruit, juiciness and sp
Young, vibrant Tinta de Toro from old vines, spontaneously fermented with native yeasts and aged in concrete to preserve pure fruit, juiciness and sp
€10,39
Il Forte Gavi
Italy's friendly answer to Chablis. Galia melon, lime, chalk, marzipan, anise.
Italy's take on Chablis! Made from 100% Cortese, with fresh citrus, juicy pear and a characteristic hint of bitter almond, complemented by subtle minerality.
Italy's take on Chablis! Made from 100% Cortese, with fresh citrus, juicy pear and a characteristic hint of bitter almond, complemented by subtle minerality.
€10,49
Prieurs de St. Julien Côtes du Rhône Rouge
An affordable alternative for Châteauneuf-du-Pape fans! Raspberry, blackberry, bay leaf, rosemary, white pepper.
A southern Rhône blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Cinsault, with juicy red fruit, velvety tannins and a spicy Mediterranean finish.
A southern Rhône blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Cinsault, with juicy red fruit, velvety tannins and a spicy Mediterranean finish.
€8,49
Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay California
Inspired by Burgundy. Apple, citrus, smoky toast, chalk, salty, vanilla.
The Wente family are pioneers of Californian Chardonnay. Morning fog from San Francisco Bay brings cooling influences, helping preserve freshness and balance.
The Wente family are pioneers of Californian Chardonnay. Morning fog from San Francisco Bay brings cooling influences, helping preserve freshness and balance.
€13,89
Zenato Colombara Soave Classico
Round and mineral, with ripe fruit. Peach, pear, almond, white flowers, bay leaf, and gravel.
Sourced from Colombara, an officially recognized vineyard within the Soave Classico zone. Here, the volcanic soils impart minerality and depth.
Sourced from Colombara, an officially recognized vineyard within the Soave Classico zone. Here, the volcanic soils impart minerality and depth.
€9,89
Cielo e Terra 3 Passo Rosso
3-in-1: fruit, oak and body! Black cherry, blackberry, vanilla, smoky toast, five spice, salty liquorice.
Made using the Appassimento method. After harvesting, the grapes are dried in crates, losing moisture and concentrating their sugars.
Made using the Appassimento method. After harvesting, the grapes are dried in crates, losing moisture and concentrating their sugars.
€8,49
Azul Y Garanza Naturaleza Salvaje Tinto
Aged in amphora, just like they did in the old days. Raspberry, blackberry, gravel, bay leaf, rosemary.
Garnacha from old vines in Navarra, spontaneously fermented and aged in amphora and large oak casks, bringing pure fruit, spice and refined structur
Garnacha from old vines in Navarra, spontaneously fermented and aged in amphora and large oak casks, bringing pure fruit, spice and refined structur
€17,29
Poggio Civetta Chianti Classico
Great Chianti at a fantastic price. Black cherry, oregano, five spice, leather, balsamic, liquorice.
Chianti Classico from Greve, where steep slopes, cool nights and nine months of oak ageing bring ripe cherries, fresh acidity and structure.
Chianti Classico from Greve, where steep slopes, cool nights and nine months of oak ageing bring ripe cherries, fresh acidity and structure.
€10,39
Santa Teresa Monologo Avesso
Modern Vinho Verde without the fizz. Pineapple, passion fruit, anise, salty, green pepper, tarragon.
A Vinho Verde made from the local Avesso grape, which thrives on the granite soils of Baião, producing ripe fruit, freshness and lovely mineral tension
A Vinho Verde made from the local Avesso grape, which thrives on the granite soils of Baião, producing ripe fruit, freshness and lovely mineral tension
€11,95
Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
A great wine named after the Pope. Raspberry, strawberry, leather, thyme, bay leaf, pepper, gravel.
The stones (galets roulés) in the vineyards absorb heat during the day and release it at night, helping the grapes ripen and develop its full body.
The stones (galets roulés) in the vineyards absorb heat during the day and release it at night, helping the grapes ripen and develop its full body.
€27,69
Esporao Reserva White
The label is redesigned every year. Mandarin, citrus, cedar, vanilla, mint, cinnamon, black pepper.
An iconic wine from Alentejo, partly fermented and aged in new French and American oak, resulting in a creamy style with fresh acidity and depth.
An iconic wine from Alentejo, partly fermented and aged in new French and American oak, resulting in a creamy style with fresh acidity and depth.
€16,49
Tre Monti Campo di Mezzo Sangiovese Superiore
Soft, warm fruit with a spicy kick. Black cherry, raspberry, espresso, violets, oregano.
From Emilia-Romagna, where Sangiovese provides juicy cherry notes and spicy depth. Campo di Mezzo combines the sunny side of Italy with fresh acidity.
From Emilia-Romagna, where Sangiovese provides juicy cherry notes and spicy depth. Campo di Mezzo combines the sunny side of Italy with fresh acidity.
€11,69
Survivor Pinotage
Powerful yet with a softer side. Black plum, blackberry, liquorice, smoky toast, five spice.
The grapes come from old bush vines in the Swartland, where low yields bring extra concentration and depth. The wine also spends 18 months ageing in French oak
The grapes come from old bush vines in the Swartland, where low yields bring extra concentration and depth. The wine also spends 18 months ageing in French oak
€14,95
Vigneti del Vulture Pipoli Aglianico del Vulture
A flavour-packed wine. Black plum and cherry, salty liquorice, toast, smoke, leather, tobacco and five spice.
A characterful powerhouse from the volcanic hills of Basilicata, where Aglianico delivers dark fruit, spice and a firm structure.
A characterful powerhouse from the volcanic hills of Basilicata, where Aglianico delivers dark fruit, spice and a firm structure.
€8,19