Wines by producer
The producers section collects wines from named estates and houses, so you can compare a producer’s range in one place.
- Ken Forrester: a Stellenbosch, South Africa winery known for Chenin Blanc.
- Susana Balbo: Argentine winemaker in Mendoza, with Malbec and Torrontés.
- Chandon: sparkling wines from the Moët Hennessy group’s wineries outside Champagne.
- Yves Cuilleron: a Northern Rhône grower with Condrieu and Côte-Rôtie.
- Hattingley Valley: English sparkling wine from Hampshire.
- Cien y Pico: Spanish wines from the Bobal grape.
- Martini and Cinzano: Italian vermouth houses.
Comparing producers
A good producer’s entry level wine is often a better buy than a famous region’s cheapest bottle. Within one producer, wines named after a single vineyard or labelled reserve usually cost more and reflect a particular site or longer ageing. Read each product’s grape, region and vintage, and compare price per bottle across sizes and gift packs. Shops sell alcohol only to adults aged 18 and over.
Gift boxes and vintages
Many producers’ wines appear several times: as a single bottle, in a gift box, as a Christmas gift or in a case, and sometimes in different vintages. Check which version you are looking at before comparing prices. If you find a producer you like, the producer’s other wines are often a good next step, as house style tends to carry across grapes and price points.