New Week, New Gift - White Christmas in Wood Case

With less than two weeks to go, it’s about high time you enjoyed some Christmas Spirit! Todays new week, new gift is designed to do just that – The White Christmas Wine Gift.  This festive gift set comes in a bespoke wooden box created by the Italian Chair District, by artisan Italian carpenters, who pour their love into every box they make.

A hand-picked selection of our six finest whites, you can guarantee you and your loved ones a white Christmas, whether it snows or not!

So what can you expect inside this festive wine gift? Here is a rundown of the collection of whites which make this excellent gift what it is:

2010 Pierre André Chablis

The Pierre André Chablis is an AOC designated wine which hails from the Burgundy region of France. It pairs well with fish and white meat dishes, and has a fresh, dry and fruity flavour. A stunning wine which evokes a crystalline freshness from intense yellow flowers.

2014 Beyond the River Chardonnay

A fresh, unoaked Chardonnay from South-East Australia, Beyond The River Chardonnay is packed with tropical fruit flavours, with a satisfying finish that you can enjoy not just at Christmas, but all year around. Made with 100% Chardonnay grapes, this is a drink you can enjoy especially with salads and fish dishes.

2015 Antonio Facchin Pinot Grigio IGT

Widely regarded as one of the best Pinot Grigios in the UK market, Antionio Facchin Pinot Grigio features a delightful hint of tropical fruits, with an over-arching hit of peach. The long citrus finish is crisp and offers a beautiful, full stone fruit palate. Pair this prestigious white wine with salads and creamy pastas.

2015 Horgelus Colombard Sauvignon Gascogne

The Horgelus Colombard Sauvignon Gascogne is a French wine which expertly marries Colombard and Sauvignon grapes together to craft a refreshing and intense white;  with aromas of flowers and citrus. Full of flavour, this crisp French wine evokes the intensity of passion fruit and gooseberries, for a vibrant finish that goes fantastic with any seafood dishes, working great as an aperitif.

2015 Tierra Del Rey Sauvignon Blanc

Wines arriving from Chile are a hot ticket for 2016, and this herbaceous white from Tierra Del Rey is no exception. Its pale hay colouring conceals the surprising grassy hit on the nose, with aromas of grapefruit and lime to start, leaving melon and gooseberry on the palate. This fabulous white has a  crisp and lively finish, complemented by the tingle of this wines acidity. Try this alongside duck or fish dishes this Christmas to get the best out of this Chilean masterpiece.

2015 Klippenkop Chenin Blanc

Proof that a widely regarded “ordinary” grape variety can still create a great wine, the Klippenkop Chenin Blanc is from the Cape Winelands of South Africa offers a light, crisp melon fragrance on the nose and in the taste itself. It has a refreshingly light acidity, with a finish that outlasts your expectations. To get the best out of this Chenin Blanc, try pairing it with veal or grilled chicken, or alternatively it works great with a salad nicoise.