This month we’ve rounded up some of our favourite wines that have recently been revered in the Irish press. Six bottles that have been tried and tested by the best in the game, lovingly chosen and packed for you to enjoy. Summer is on the tip of everyone’s tongue, will it or won’t it happen this year. The Editor’s Choice will be there to cast light over the dull evenings that could befall us, or it will play a perfect pair to the barbeques we could yet still light.

2 x PADDY BORTHWICK ‘PAPER ROAD’ 2014

Wairarapa, New Zealand
Pinot Noir

“Aroma of rose petals on the nose. On the palate, delicacy and harmony from strawberry and raspberry. Great for summer in the garden.”
Ernie Whalley, Sunday Times

2 x RONDAN RESERVA 2010

Rioja DO, Spain
Tempranillo

“Classic stewed berries with liquorice and vanilla with a woody finish. At peak now.”
Liam Campbell, Irish Independent

2 x CHATEAU SAINT ESTEVE GRAND RESERVE 2012

Cotes du Rhone Villages A/C, France
Grenache, Syrah

“From a small estate where wild oregano, rosemary, thyme and lavender grow on the hillside, this is an organic wine relying mainly on Grenache. Made in very modest amounts, it’s all about supple plummy fruit, and ripe and round tannins.”
Tom Doorley, Irish Daily Mail

2 x TAHBILK VIOGNIER 2014

Nagambie Lakes, Australia
Viognier

“Very nicely crafted wine with rich peach and nectarine fruits brightened up perfectly by a twist of citrus.”
John Wilson, The Irish Times

2 x DOMAINE DE TERRES DOREES 'CLASSE' 2014

Beaujolais A/C, France
Chardonnay

This ruthlessly selected, hand-harvested Chardonnay from Beaujolais has succulence like St Aubin, with apricot and white peach notes, a creamy, nutty palate and a decently crisp finish.,at this price, chilled and with an open mind, it is a smart and compelling wine.”
Tomas Clancy, The Sunday Business Post

2 x CASTELLARI BERGAGLIO 2015

Gavi DOCG, Italy
Cortese

“More body than most Gavi. An attractive nose with the lime zest and pear leads to a satisfyingly orange-flavoured palate with a clean finish.”
Martin Moran (MW), The Sunday Times

Sommeliers know the secrets of their wine list and this impressive case holds six of them from Michelin Star restaurants around the country that we work with. These are the wines that Ireland's top sommeliers are recommending to diners in restaurants such as L'Ecrivain, Aniar and Patrick Guilbaud's. They certainly won't let your home dining experience down either and ther are three remarkable reds and three wonderful whites to cover all your courses. With free delivery too, there's no reason you can't have a five star night in at home this month.

2 x DOMAINE CHARAVIN RASTEAU 2013
Cotes du Rhone Villages A/C, France
Carignan, Mourvedre, Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah

"Powerful, foursquare ripe forest fruits with plenty of chewy tannins. One to savour with robust red meat dishes. "
John Wilson, The Irish Times

2 x BROGLIA GAVI DE GAVI 2014
Gavi de Gavi DOC, Italy
Cortese

"This is one of those more complex Gavi wines, and is proof of the correctness of what many wine snobs felt was the odd elevation of Gavi to a DOCG, the very top of the Italian rating. Served at the Vatican and at Italian embassies, it deserves a place in your fridge."
Tomás Clancy, The Sunday Business Post

2 x CHATEAU GRAND CHAMPS 2011
St Emilion Grand Cru A/C, France
Merlot, Cab Franc

It also comes from an outstanding vintage, bursting with ripe violet flavours with a vanilla edge.

2 x STEFANO ACCORDINI RIPASSO 2013
Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC, Italy
Corvinone, Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella

"Intense, spicy, plummy with new oak. Bright and well focused. Tart and crisp with cherry flavours."
***** Best Valpolicella Ripasso, Decanter Magazine

2 x BRANDL ZOBING GRUNER VELTLINER 2014
Kamptal, Austria
Gruner Veltliner

"Attractive ripe fruit - melon, red apple on nose, apricot; peach on palate. Really moreish. Sort of how you wished unoaked Chardonnay would taste."
Martin Moran (MW), The Sunday Times

2 x DOMAINE FELINES JOURDAN PIQUEPOULE 2014
Picpoul de Pinet A/C, France
Piquepoule

"Flavours of apples and pears with a touch of lemon and lime - all you would expect from picpoul. Energising minerality and a pleasing, classy presence."
Ernie Whalley, The Sunday Times

This month we’ve rounded up some of our favourite wines that have recently been revered in the Irish press. Six bottles that have been tried and tested by the best in the game, lovingly chosen and packed for you to enjoy. Summer is on the tip of everyone’s tongue, will it or won’t it happen this year. The Editor’s Choice will be there to cast light over the dull evenings that could befall us, or it will play a perfect pair to the barbeques we could yet still light.

1 x PADDY BORTHWICK ‘PAPER ROAD’ 2014

Wairarapa, New Zealand
Pinot Noir

“Aroma of rose petals on the nose. On the palate, delicacy and harmony from strawberry and raspberry. Great for summer in the garden.”
Ernie Whalley, Sunday Times

1 x RONDAN RESERVA 2010

Rioja DO, Spain
Tempranillo

“Classic stewed berries with liquorice and vanilla with a woody finish. At peak now.”
Liam Campbell, Irish Independent

1 x CHATEAU SAINT ESTEVE GRAND RESERVE 2012

Cotes du Rhone Villages A/C, France

Grenache, Syrah

“From a small estate where wild oregano, rosemary, thyme and lavender grow on the hillside, this is an organic wine relying mainly on Grenache. Made in very modest amounts, it’s all about supple plummy fruit, and ripe and round tannins.”
Tom Doorley, Irish Daily Mail

1 x TAHBILK VIOGNIER 2014

Nagambie Lakes, Australia
Viognier

“Very nicely crafted wine with rich peach and nectarine fruits brightened up perfectly by a twist of citrus.”
John Wilson, The Irish Times

1 x DOMAINE DE TERRES DOREES 'CLASSE' 2014

Beaujolais A/C, France
Chardonnay

This ruthlessly selected, hand-harvested Chardonnay from Beaujolais has succulence like St Aubin, with apricot and white peach notes, a creamy, nutty palate and a decently crisp finish.,at this price, chilled and with an open mind, it is a smart and compelling wine.”
Tomas Clancy, The Sunday Business Post

1 x CASTELLARI BERGAGLIO 2015

Gavi DOCG, Italy
Cortese

“More body than most Gavi. An attractive nose with the lime zest and pear leads to a satisfyingly orange-flavoured palate with a clean finish.”
Martin Moran (MW), The Sunday Times