Magnificent Vegan Wines for World Vegan Month

It doesn’t get much cooler than the 5oS Project McLaren Vale Shiraz Roussanne 2018. A heady red and white grape blend from Australia’s McLaren Vale region, this bottle not only stands out for its arty label, it also grabs our attention for blending white grapes like Roussanne with classic red varieties like Shiraz.

Bursting with succulent flavours of dark cherry and blackberry, accompanied by black olive tapenade and soothing sweet vanilla oak, this full-bodied treat is soft, expressive and smooth. It’s super easy drinking and very food friendly, making it an absolute must-have for your winter dinners.

No list of fine wines to try would be complete without a classic Argentinian Malbec. The Familia Zuccardi Malbec Q 2018 is a firm favourite with our Malbec loving customers for its deeply concentrated flavours and deliciously juicy mouthfeel. And it’s one of the fullest reds in our vegan range.

You’ll find a wonderful mix of aromas and flavours, including blueberry, blackberry, cassis, coffee and chocolate. Great with a winter warming vegan stew, and robust enough to stand up to a spicy bean burger.

Another one that not only looks the part but certainly tastes the part too is the Marsc Wine Company Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2020. Textured, vibrant and edgy, this is a show stopping Australian white that’ll have you reaching to refill your glass.

Crisp and aromatic with bold flavours of citrus zest on the nose followed by a refreshing palate, this Savvy B really is Aussie through and through. It’s particularly good with Thai cuisine as it’s a superb match with peanuts, cashew nuts and citrus-led dishes.

For the rosé fans, we have the sensational Love by Leoube Organic Cotes de Provence 2020. With seven awards under its belt already, this is a truly stunning, classic Provencal rosé. And it’s organic too, meaning the flavours that come through are fresh and a true representation of the famous terroir from which it came.

Made from Cinsault – the original grape of Provence rosés – Grenache and Mourvèdre, this is a sophisticated wine that displays gentle aromas of strawberry, melon and peach accompanied by explosive notes of blackberry, violet and wild flowers. It’ll certainly be a crowd-pleaser if you bring out a bottle of this at your festive get-togethers.

For anyone who always needs a good New Zealand Savvy B in their life, the Yealands Estate Land Made Sauvignon Blanc 2019 from the famous Marlborough region will not disappoint. Highly aromatic with that trademark underlying purity, this New World vino is so clean and fresh it gives Sancerre a run for its money.

Expect bright notes of blackcurrant leaf and cut grass, underpinned with guava, lime and an elegant minerality. A long, clean finish leaves you wanting more from this distinctive, award winning Marlborough treat.

Now, how can you not be seduced by this? L’Ornato Appassimento 2018 is a beautiful, juicy Italian red that’s made using the ‘appassimento’ method of air drying grapes for extra flavour intensity. Offering enormous amounts of rich, ripe fruit, velvety smooth tannins and a wonderfully full body, we’d put this right up there with a top-drawer Amarone.

This is a huge red with heaps of fruity blackcurrant and cherry flavours, along with complex spicy nuances. It’s at its best when enjoyed with rich Italian dishes and popular winter meals like a hearty slow cooked stew.

A classy and classic French white that’s ideal for Christmas. Les Pierres Partagees Chablis 2019 is from one of the most prestigious regions in France, renowned for its world class Chardonnay based wines. Crafted without any oak, this delicate white is known for its purity of flavour and lively aromas.

Due to being produced in a cooler climatic region, with a very distinct soil type, Chablis wines such as this express a truly jaw-dropping steeliness that you won’t come across in any other Chardonnay. Pair with a creamy mushroom risotto or simply enjoy a glass while you unwind on the sofa this festive season.