The Explorer's Club is for wine lovers who love discovering new favourites beyond the usual choices. This mixed selection takes you from bright and refreshing to bold and structured.A perfectly balanced lineup for tasting across styles, regions, and moods, always rewarding, never predictable.
Curated Selection November 2026
Italy 🇮🇹
Cascina Fonda Moscato d'Asti DOCG
🌼 Fragrant, Fresh & Naturally Elegant
Cascina Fonda Moscato d'Asti DOCG is a beautifully aromatic Italian sweet wine, bursting with notes of ripe peach, apricot, orange blossom, and fresh grapes. Lightly sparkling and wonderfully fresh, the palate is delicately sweet with vibrant acidity that keeps it balanced, lively, and incredibly refreshing. Soft, fragrant, and effortlessly elegant, it is a Moscato made for easy enjoyment.
🇮🇹 The Charm of Moscato d'Asti
Crafted in Piedmont from Moscato Bianco grapes, Moscato d'Asti is loved for its delicate sweetness, gentle sparkle, and expressive floral character. Cascina Fonda captures this classic style beautifully, offering an elegant balance between ripe fruit, floral aromas, and refreshing acidity. Lower in alcohol than many wines, it is wonderfully approachable and perfect for those who enjoy a lighter, sweeter style.
🍑 Perfect for Sweet Moments
Serve well chilled and enjoy with fresh fruit, fruit tarts, panna cotta, pastries, or light desserts. It is also a delightful match for creamy cheeses and can be enjoyed simply on its own as an aperitif. Whether you're celebrating, sharing dessert with friends, or ending the evening on a sweet note, Cascina Fonda Moscato d'Asti brings a little sparkle to every occasion.
italy 🇮🇹
Bardos Rueda Verdejo
🍐 Fresh, Bright & Mediterranean
Pipoli Basilicata IGP Bianco is a vibrant Italian white wine with inviting aromas of ripe pear, citrus, white flowers, and delicate tropical fruit. Fresh and beautifully balanced on the palate, it combines juicy fruit with lively acidity and a clean, refreshing finish. Easy drinking yet full of character, it is a wonderfully versatile white for any occasion.
🇮🇹 The Freshness of Basilicata
Crafted in Basilicata, southern Italy, Pipoli Bianco captures the region's warm Mediterranean character while retaining a refreshing sense of freshness. Its bright fruit profile and elegant structure make it an approachable expression of southern Italian white wine, perfect for those who enjoy crisp, aromatic whites with plenty of personality.
🦐 Perfect for Seafood & Easy Dining
Serve well chilled alongside fresh seafood, grilled prawns, oysters, salads, light pasta, grilled vegetables, or creamy soft cheeses. It is equally enjoyable as an aperitif, making Pipoli Basilicata IGP Bianco an easy bottle to reach for when you want something fresh, elegant, and effortlessly enjoyable.
south africa 🇿🇦
Steenberg Chardonnay
🍐 Elegant, Creamy & Beautifully Balanced
Steenberg Chardonnay opens with inviting aromas of ripe pear, citrus, stone fruit, and subtle floral notes, complemented by gentle hints of vanilla and toast. The palate is smooth and rounded, bringing together generous fruit, refreshing acidity, and a creamy texture with a beautifully polished finish.
🇿🇦 Cool Climate Elegance from Constantia
Crafted in South Africa's Constantia Valley, Steenberg Chardonnay reflects the region's cool maritime influence and exceptional conditions for Chardonnay. The wine combines vibrant natural freshness with refined richness, creating a style that feels elegant and expressive without being overly heavy.
🦪 Perfect with Seafood & Creamy Dishes
Serve chilled alongside oysters, grilled prawns, roast chicken, creamy pasta, seafood risotto, or buttery fish. Its balance of freshness and richness also makes it a wonderful choice for a relaxed dinner or a special occasion.
Portugal 🇵🇹
Casa Ermelinda Sandstone Shiraz
🍇 Rich, Juicy & Full of Character
Casa Ermelinda Sandstone Shiraz is a generous red with inviting aromas of ripe blackberry, plum, and dark cherries, layered with subtle spice and hints of vanilla. The palate is rich and fruit driven, with soft tannins, balanced acidity, and a smooth, lingering finish. Bold enough to impress, yet wonderfully approachable.
🇵🇹 A Taste of Portugal
Crafted by Casa Ermelinda Freitas in Portugal, this Shiraz showcases the warm Mediterranean character of the region. Ripe dark fruit and gentle spice come together in an expressive style that is smooth, generous, and easy to enjoy.
🥩 Perfect for Rich, Hearty Dishes
Enjoy it slightly below room temperature with grilled or roasted meats, beef burgers, lamb, sausages, hearty pasta, or rich tomato based dishes. It is also an easy choice for a relaxed dinner with friends when you want a full flavoured red that everyone can enjoy.
Italy 🇮🇹
Zolla Primitivo di Manduria
🍷 Rich, Velvety & Full of Italian Charm
Zolla Primitivo di Manduria 2024 is a generous Southern Italian red with intense aromas of ripe cherries and juicy blackberries, complemented by subtle hints of spice and leather. The palate is rich and velvety, with concentrated fruit flavours, generous tannins and a beautifully lingering finish. Warm, full bodied and wonderfully smooth, it is a satisfying red that brings plenty of character to every glass.
🇮🇹 A Taste of Sun Soaked Puglia
Crafted from 100% Primitivo grapes in Manduria and Sava, in the heart of Puglia, Zolla captures the warmth and richness of Southern Italy. Aged in French and American oak barrels for around 6 to 8 months, it develops added complexity while allowing its vibrant fruit character to shine. The result is an expressive Italian red that balances ripe fruit, warming spice and a velvety texture.
🥩 Perfect for Hearty Italian Feasts
Enjoy it alongside slow cooked beef, grilled lamb, rich meat ragù, lasagne, hearty pasta dishes or a selection of mature cheeses. Its generous fruit and structured tannins make it an excellent companion for flavourful dishes and relaxed dinners with friends. For the best experience, serve at around 16 to 18°C and let its rich aromas unfold.
spain 🇪🇸
Las Pizarras Fabla Garnacha / Syrah
🍒 Bold, Juicy & Richly Aromatic
Las Pizarras Fabla Garnacha / Syrah is a vibrant Spanish red that brings together the ripe fruit character of Garnacha with the depth and spice of Syrah. Expect inviting aromas of blackberry, ripe plum, dark cherry, and wild berries, layered with subtle pepper and spice. The palate is generous and smooth, with juicy fruit, gentle tannins, and a long, satisfying finish.
🇪🇸 A Taste of Spanish Character
Crafted in Spain, Fabla showcases the warmth and expressive fruit of Garnacha alongside the darker, spicier character of Syrah. The result is a beautifully balanced red that feels rich and full of personality while remaining approachable and easy to enjoy.
🥩 Perfect for Grilled & Hearty Dishes
Enjoy it alongside grilled meats, lamb, roast pork, Spanish tapas, chorizo, burgers, or rich tomato based pasta. A versatile red for relaxed dinners and gatherings, especially when you're looking for something fruit forward, smooth, and generously flavoured.
