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Bortolomiol, Grande Cuvée del Fondatore, Motus Vitae Brut Nature, Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore, Veneto, Italy 2017 93

£20.10 Tannico

A Charmat period of 11 months adds subtle pastry notes to fresh apple and apple blossom aromas. Orchard fruit and citrus on a crisp, dry palate, along with brisk acidity. JS Alcohol 12%

Delaire Graff, Reserve Chenin Blanc, Swartland, South Africa 2018 91

£16.24 Armit

From parcels of old bush vines, fermented and aged in 2,500L foudres and 400L barrels. Ripe yellow apples and rich honey aromas, then quince and nougat on the round, textured palate with refreshing acidity to balance through the creamy cashew finish. TG Alc 13.5%

L’Aure, Sauvignon Blanc, Côtes de Gascogne, Southwest France 2018 91

£9.25 Corney & Barrow

Lovely varietal typicity and purity with crunchy green apple flavours, wonderfulAlc 12%

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