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You don’t need to board a plane to relive your favourite wine memories.One glass can take you straight back to a sun-soaked lunch in Tuscany, a tucked-away bistro in Paris, a seaside holiday in Spain, or a long afternoon discovering cellar doors with friends. Great wine has a way of transporting u...

Take the stress out of Easter entertaining with our Easy Easter European Red 6-Pack – a ready-made selection of crowd-pleasing wines from across the continent. From smooth Spanish Tempranillo to generous Southern French blends and classic Italian reds, this mixed case is all about convenience, val...

98 POINTS: Luca Maroni - Italian Wine Guide97 POINTS: Luca Maroni - Italian Wine Guide96 POINTS: Luca Maroni - Italian Wine Guide95 POINTS: Luca Maroni - Italian Wine Guide95 POINTS: Luca Maroni - Italian Wine Guide95 POINTS: Luca Maroni - Italian Wine GuideWe know how much you guys love the rich, b...

From the rugged, high-altitude vineyards of South Australia’s famous Clare Valley comes one of the most exciting boutique discoveries we’ve tasted in years. Tope Wines craft small-batch wines that perfectly capture the region’s trademark purity, freshness and intensity — combining classic Au...

You don’t need to board a plane to relive your favourite wine memories.One glass can take you straight back to a sun-soaked lunch in Tuscany, a tucked-away bistro in Paris, a seaside holiday in Spain, or a long afternoon discovering cellar doors with friends. Great wine has a way of transporting u...

Spain continues to deliver some of the best value wines in the world, and Mesta is a perfect example. Crafted in partnership with renowned New Zealand Master of Wine Sam Harrop, these modern Spanish wines combine serious quality with outstanding drinkability at prices that are hard to ignore.Produce...

We've pulled the Maretti reds together into one convenient Discovery Mix—so you can taste your way through the range and pick your favourite.We have been big fans of this range for a while now. The packaging is striking, but more importantly, the wines absolutely deliver. Delicious, approachable a...

USUALLY $39.99 NOW ONLY $29.9994 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tastng Team92 POINTS: James Suckling"Plenty to like here. A juicy, mid-weighted expression boasting fidelity to the blue-gum scrub of the Clare, while exuding notes of clove, crushed blackcurrant, dried sage...

93 POINTS: Heiner Lobenberg96 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamHighly Recommended, Alastair Pope & David Haglund13% Abv The Bürgstadter Berg extends into the Erftal, which is a cooler side valley of the Maintal. The small river runs along in front of Centgrafenberg and Hundsrück. It is cooler here...

92 POINTS: Wine Pilot94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tastng TeamGrenache isn’t a variety you’d usually link to the Clare Valley, but given how the Afternoon Roll has reacted to this pristine part of the world, it’s obviously thriving. There are beautifully ripe and fragrant aromas of confectionery, str...

94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team90 POINTS: Decanter MagazineOrganic grapes from 20 -70 year old vines."Bright, fragrant and utterly captivating, this modern Garnacha bursts with wild strawberry, raspberry and crunchy red cherry fruit layered over subtle florals, wild herbs and a distinctive grani...

If you love dry, refreshing rosé, this Southern French Rosé Discovery Pack is made for you. We’ve pulled together a delicious selection of premium rosés from some of the sunniest corners of Southern France — wines bursting with freshness, vibrant fruit and effortless drinkability. These are t...

93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"A classic Douro white crafted from Malvasia Fina, Viosinho and Códega do Larinho. Fresh, vibrant and effortlessly drinkable, it bursts with ripe stone fruit, lemon rind and a subtle hint of bitter almond on the finish. This is Portugal at its most enjoyable — a...

93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"A wonderfully approachable Douro red crafted from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz. Rich yet balanced, it layers ripe red berry fruit with warming spice, subtle oak and a savoury edge that keeps you coming back for another glass. Smooth, versatile...

91 POINTS: Win Folio92 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"A garnet-ruby red in the glass. Scented with raspberry, cherry and pomegranate. There is also a hint of floral and spices on the nose. A pleasant rustic simplicity into the palate, with a balance between acidity, tannin and some savoury tones t...

93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tatsing Team"A joyful, modern Rioja with plenty of personality, Abeica Chulato is all about vibrant fruit and easy drinkability. Juicy red cherry, raspberry and plum flavours burst from the glass, layered with subtle spice, soft vanilla oak and a touch of savoury complexity. S...

94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"Mas Donis Blanc 2024 is a fresh, Mediterranean white made from Garnacha and Macabeo that delivers bright aromatics and lively energy. The nose opens with citrus blossom, green apple and delicate white peach, leading into a vibrant palate of crisp lemon, ripe pear...

94 POINTS: Jeb Dunnuck94 POINTS: Robert Parker’s – The Wine Advocate"Made with a blend of fruit from across the estate, the Pieve Santa Restituta 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina offers excellent integration with soft spice and sweet cherry fruit. The wine packs textural richness, and you don...

USUALLY $34.99 NOW ONLY $26.9995 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team93 POINTS: James Suckling"A good Clare Riesling with textural breadth and a hint of phenolic density that mitigates the general dry austerity of the regional style. The usual array of lime twists...

"Deep garnet in the glass with a violet rim. The nose is fragrant and precise - dark cherry, ripe plum, and dried white floral layered with subtle spice, wild thyme. The palate is silky, elegant, yet generous, with red and black fruits framed by fine-grained tannins and bright natural acidity. Packe...

93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"Bright, fresh and effortlessly drinkable, this 100% Viura shows classic modern Rioja Blanco character. Aromas of white flowers, peach skin and tropical fruit lift from the glass, with a subtle herbal edge adding complexity. The palate is crisp and lively, driven b...

90 POINTS: Robert Parker's - The Wine AdvcoateMade from the indigenous and very rare Moristel grape from the foothills of the Pyrenees in the Somontano DO in Spain."The unoaked varietal 2024 Moristel Principio comes from a selection of 20 hectares of the 40 hectares of the grape that exist in the ap...

93 POINTS: Robert Parker's - The Wine Advocate94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"The white 2023 Cullerot was produced with five local varieties—50% Macabeo, 15% Verdil, 15% Malvasía, 10% Pedro Ximenez and 10% other varieties—from seven growers and a total of 15 hectares. It fermented in stainl...

93 POINTS: Robert Parker's - The Wine Advocate95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team91 POINTS: Guía Peñín17 POINTS: Jancis Robinson MWOrganic from 40-70 year old vines. Blend of local varities from Valencia - Mandó and Arcos."Delicate, fresh and highly drinkable, with notes of violets and blackberr...