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Villiera, Tradition Brut, Western Cape, South Africa NV

£17.99 Handford Wines

Honeyed almond nougat and hints of vanilla on the nose, leading to a bright, slightly savoury palate with dried apple. Full malo, 18 months on lees and a solera-based dosage gives complexity and texture. Includes 12% Pinotage. TG Alcohol: 12%

Purato, Grillo Spumante Brut, Sicily, Italy NV

£11.99 Ocado

This sparkling Grillo has a fresh lemonade scent with bright citrus and floral flavours followed by some honeyed sweetness and pithy orange peel on the finish. Perfect to enjoy on the warmest evenings. JB Alc 12.5%

Fertuna, Dropello, Tuscany, Italy 2019

£15.99 Virgin Wines

Elegant white Sangiovese with appealing aromatics: lemony and herbal, zesty grapefruit and candied peel. Lovely depth of flavour; the

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