Stockist/Retailer: Ocado

(2026) Like many other Rioja producers, Beronia has made the short journey to Rueda for this wine, made from that region's key grape variety, Verdejo. I particularly liked the fact that this is not a Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc pastiche like so many others. There's a talcum and sherbet lift to this over passion fruit and juicy Asian pear. In the mouth there is a spangle brightness, crisp and clean flavours running a line between exotic and citrus, and lovely length into a balanced finish. Look out for deals - it was recently down to £8 in Waitrose. Watch the video for more information.

(2026) A Cava designated as 'Guarda Superior', which means it has had a minimum of 18 months on the lees, and is certified organic. It is made from the traditional varieties, 50% Macabeo, 35% Parellada and 15% Xarel·lo and was bottled with 10g/l of residual sugar. With plenty of small bubbles, this has that creamy, custard note that I always find in Cavas made with these varieties. In the mouth there is a broad biscuity, apple crumble character, but the zipping citrus of the acidity is refreshing and keeps this sharp. Nicely done. At time of review reduced from £13.00 to £9.80 at Ocado, which is the price to be on. Watch the video for more information.

(2026) From vineyards managed with organic and biodynamic practices (but not certified) I have reviewed this Coastal Region Chardonnay recently and a second bottle confirms the impression of a highly drinkable Chardonnay on the tropical and ripe side, made to be easy-drinking - which it is - though not for the Chablis purist who can't take a bit of sweetness and creaminess.

(2026) A pale-coloured Pinot made with one-third whole bunch fruit, there's a cranberry and hessian character on the nose, but the small, savoury red berries are packed in here, as well as a glimpse of exotic incense. In the mouth it has a supple, redcurrant and cranberry fruitiness, gentle and well balanced with some herbal notes and elegant tannins and acidity that barely ripple the surface. Price and stockist quoted at time of review are for the previous vintage.

(2025) From a very high quality Co-op, this is a typical Côtes du Rhône Blanc blend of Viognier, Marsanne and Grenache Blanc grown on clay limestone and stony soils. It's a very nicely made wine this, unoaked but quite creamy and rich, the Viognier driving the aromas with pear, apricot and peach touched by something floral. On the palate it is quite full, sweet with fruit and possibly a hint of residual sugar? That may just be the ripeness in this 14% alcohol, full flavoured wine. An honest CdR from a very good Co-operative cellar, finishing with good balance and rich lime acidity. Watch the video for more information and food matching ideas.

(2025) A Blanc de Blancs dominated by Chardonnay, but I believe with Parellada and Xarel·lo also in the blend, this vintage, organic Cava is Brut but really quite dry and very Blanc de Blancs in character. You may or may not like the 'Gaudí-inspired' bottle, but the stuff inside is really very fine. It has a little of the custard and herbs note that the traditional grapes seem to always give to Cava for me, but the precise, lemony drive of the palate is refreshing and, as I say, bone-dry with fish and seafood-friendly credentials. On offer at £15 at time of review.

(2025) As ever, Disznókö's Dry Furmint has a whistle-clean, mouthwatering citrus and salts clarity. Opening with firm, barely ripe stonefruit and lemon aromas, there's an edge of leafiness and a stony minerality. In the mouth it is bone-dry, but beautifully balanced. It flirts with austerity, the sheer acid drive and taut precision of the fruit dominating, but this has tingling, zesty appeal and excellent balance.

(2025) The blend of this Stellenbosch red is 61% Shiraz, 20% Mourvèdre and 19% Grenache. While part of the blend was fermented in larger oak barrels, other components went through carbonic maceration, the technique common in Beaujolais, with the blend matured in barrel for 12 months. There's a suggestion on the back label that this can be lightly chilled, which gives a clue to the style. The nose is bright and buoyant, cherry and cassis, with a little background of both black peppercorns and chestnut. In the mouth the fruit is ripe and mouth-filling, but it has been salted and peppered, with some spices and a saline aspect to the acidity. It blends juiciness with freshness quite well, with enough grip and spice to give it a gastronomic edge. Watch the video for more information and food matching ideas.

(2025) The very reliable Les Dauphins brand offers this blend of 85% Grenache with Syrah and a touch of Cinsault with grapes sourced from clay-limestone and stony soils around the village of Tulette. It has a pretty pinky-peach colour and fruity nose, where a little touch of Bazooka Joe confectionery joins ripe red berries. The palate is well balanced, with a dry and quite savoury finish, but no shortage of ripe berry fruit and a clean, lemon zest acidity. A well made wine at a modest price.

(2025) Yalumba is part of the same group as one of my favourite Australian Riesling specialists, Pewsey Vale, though this wine is made in a lighter and less 'serious' style. Aromas are of lime and peach, and with only 10.5% alcohol the palate is featherweight, perhaps just a little shy on fruit, but the the crisp golden apple and citrus appeal with its fresh and zippy finish make it a good summer in the garden choice - especially with that modest alcohol. Watch the video for more information and some food matching ideas.