“Barrel-fermented Semillon leads the way in this outstandingly good value white.” - Decanter, 93 points

“Will develop beautifully for quite likely a decade, which is pretty astonishing for a £15 wine.”- Tamlyn Currin for JancisRobinson.com

An astonishing value from South Africa, comprising 80% barrel-aged Semillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. The fruit quality here is outstanding for the price, the Sauvignon Blanc coming from the highest vineyard on the Simonsberg mountain and the Semillon sourced from old vines in Franschhoek. It has the grassy notes that you find in some of the great Constantia whites from the likes of Cape Point and Steenberg, but also the density and concentration found in ageworthy Franschhoek Semillon like Boekenhoutskloof, showing notes of lemongrass, greengage, blackcurrant leaf and ginger. It’s a wine that should appeal to fans of cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc, as well as fans of barrel-fermented white Bergerac. Match it with fragrant south-east Asian dishes, asparagus or white fish with dill, fennel or coriander. 12% alc. Drink now-2030.

Sustainably farmed
Vegan friendly

Press review:

Decanter: “Waxy, intense barrel-fermented Semillon leads the way in this outstandingly good value white, with the 20% unoaked (but long lees-aged) Sauvignon Blanc bringing aromatic zing and brightness. Exotic notes of coconut cream, lemongrass and pineapple complete the complex, food-friendly picture. Drink now-2032.” 93 points

JancisRobinson.com (previous vintage): “Lemongrass fragrance, and the smell of a long, lushly green lawn on a warm day after a summer rainstorm. If you've ever scooped out a teaspoon of passion fruit from its little purple shell just a few days too early, when it's practically spitting shards of acidity at you (while still tasting deliciously of passion fruit), then you'll get this wine. It's so addictively spiky and hissing green scalpels and pistol cracks of cordite that it takes a couple of gulps to notice the oak – a faint, hidden smudge of vanilla pod and cream behind the smoke screen, behind the sorrel screen. It's crackling with character and while bracingly drinkable right now (don't serve it too cold), I think this will be seriously good in a couple of years time and will develop beautifully for quite likely a decade, which is pretty astonishing for a £15 wine. Very Good Value. Drink now-2035.” 16.5++ points

Tim Atkin MW (previous vintage): “Wildeberg's white Bordeaux blend is always one of its finest wines, made with deftly assembled Semillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. The old vine concentration of the two Semillon blocks is very evident on the palate, giving richness and texture to the blend. Kelp, pink grapefruit and mineral acidity complete the picture. Drink now-2027.” 93 points

Customer comments:

“What a wine! Do you have any more? If so, I'll take another case. I'm sitting here shaking my head - bags of flavour and at a quaffing price!” - Mr. A.S.

“That Coterie is bloody lovely.” - Mr B.T.

“I have a bone to pick with you. Your write-up on the Coterie didn’t do it justice. It’s even better than your description!” - Mr V.G.

”Yum Yum!” - Mr. J. F.

“We’re enjoying this immensely.” - Ms. V. J.

”Just wanted to say THANK YOU for finding the Coterie and at such an unbelievable price. This has to be the best value white wine in the UK right now, simply delicious.” - Mr. K. A.

”This was extraordinary. Thanks so much for the tip.” - Mr. J.C.

"Tasted like a really good white Bordeaux - the semillon really came through. Amazing for £15" - Mr. X.

”Fabulous and definitely lived up to the billing, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.” - Mr. P. R.

”This wine is DELICIOUS, you don’t happen to have any more do you? “ - Mr. A. F.

Little Red Riding Hood strayed from the path and she survived to tell the tale, albeit covered in lupine gastric juices, so it’s worth venturing into the dark woods once in a while. Take this unusual and fascinating Slovenian white, for example, made from a blend of organically grown Welsch Riesling, Chardonnay and Sauvignon grapes. It’s delicious and really quite a serious wine, comparable in some ways to a textured, gastronomic white Bordeaux, displaying gooseberry fool, green plums and lemon posset held in a grip of salty minerals. It's textured and creamy and has lots of richness, but still with that lovely citrus and gooseberry dash that vitalises the palate. Enjoy it on its own, but fish and white meat is all the better to drink it with. 13.5% alc. Drink now-2028 Organically farmed

Press reviews:

Jamie Goode: “Blend of three varieties from the three crus. 50% Welschriesling from 45 year old vineyards (quartz gravel, 2,500 litre Pauscha), 30% Chardonnay (marine sediments and shells, 600 litre oak) and then 20% Sauvignon (quartz gravel and sands, 600 litre barrels). Harvested separately. This is energetic, detailed and precise with lovely structure and acidity with some grapefruit pith and lime. Lovely yellow fruits, but also some mineral notes and good acidity. This is complex and layered, with good concentration and depth. Gastronomic.” 94 points

Decanter: “The calling card of this 22ha organically farmed estate in Slovenia’s far northeast. It shows inviting aromas of spiced peach and ripe pear with lightly flinty and herby overtones. nicely textured, with lemon zest, juicy apple and yellow plum flavours, and great harmony, supported by vibrant acidity and a fresh, lingering finish.. Drink from now-2029.“ 92 points