2020 Lay & Wheeler Rheingau Riesling by Eva Fricke
A soulful, fruit-and-spice-packed Rheingau Riesling
We’ve backed the wines of Eva Fricke in the Rheingau since the beginning of her journey: they’re some of the most vibrant, soulful, delicious bottlings we know. And we’ve been thrilled to see Eva receive more and more critical acclaim over recent years, as critics and consumers discover just how good her wines are. This comes from a range of sites throughout the Rheingau region, and balances ripe fruit, saline minerality, and plenty of spice. It’s a brilliant Riesling from day one, with the potential to age further.
2023 Lay & Wheeler Swartland Chenin Blanc by AA Badenhorst
A ripe and ready example of South African superstar grape Chenin Blanc
Adi Badenhorst is one of the original Swartland trailblazers. He is based on the Paardeberg, where deep, decomposed granite soils are perfect for growing Chenin Blanc. This is from a single vineyard - Dassiekop - a tiny plot of vines planted in the 1970s, that produces a quintessential Swartland Chenin: vibrant and tense, with lots of ripe citrus fruit, and a long, savoury finish.
2021 Lay & Wheeler Adelaide Hills Chardonnay by The Other Wine Co.
A barrel-fermented age-worthy Chardonnay from Aussie’s Adelaide Hills – the ultimate ‘roast chicken dinner’ wine
Made by the team behind Shaw & Smith, owned by Michael Smith MW, who was the first Australian to pass the MW examination, and highly respected winemaker Martin Shaw. They’ve put the Adelaide Hills on the map for world class Chardonnay, and this barrel-fermented example from high altitude vineyards balances spice, fresh fruit, and lots of brilliant energy. It’s a delicious, ageworthy Chardonnay, that is more than a match for far pricier examples from around the world.
2020 Lay & Wheeler Bordeaux by Domaines Comte de Malet Roquefort
A top-notch example of Right Bank (that’s ripe and juicy Merlot-dominant) Bordeaux
Made by the team at Domaines Comte de Malet Roquefort, who are one of the Right Bank’s most respected winemaking families, and own estates including La Gaffelière and Puy-Blanquet. Predominantly Merlot, with a dash of Cabernet Franc, and made in an unoaked style, this is a fruit-forward, precise red Bordeaux. The 2020 is a particular success with real brightness and energy, supple tannin, and a lingering finish that makes this a brilliant claret for just about any occasion.
2021 Lay & Wheeler Rioja Viña Avanzando by Bodegas Lanzaga
A classic Rioja, that's a true expression of the region, from an iconic producer
We are excited and proud to add an Our Collection Rioja to our own label range. Made by world renowned Spanish winemaker Telmo Rodriguez at his Bodegas Lanzaga property, Viña Avanzando characterises the true expression and soul of Rioja. This delicious red displays sour cherry, redcurrant and juicy red plum aromas combined with vanilla and clove spice. Hints of wild flowers and herbs add some intriguing layers of complexity, balanced perfectly with a juicy core and ripe but structured tannins.
2018 Langhe Nebbiolo, Lay & Wheeler & G. D. Vajra, Piedmont
A gorgeously perfumed Italian Nebbiolo, delicious with the three ‘P’s: pizza, pasta and Parmesan
The 2018 Langhe Nebbiolo from Lay & Wheeler and G.D. Vajra comes from vineyards across the Barolo zone, and is as pure an expression of the Nebbiolo grape as you’d hope to find. Perfumed and elegant, with savoury, chalky tannins, and incredible persistence on the palate. We’re thrilled to be able to put our name to it.