Editor's pick: best wines from around the world

The Independent Wine Club's latest case review

April 27, 2023 View online The Independent Wine Club Hello Reader,   Today we are shining a spotlight on a very special case – a selection of twelve bottles showcasing wine expert and writer John Clarke's six favourite wines from around the world. With three bold reds and three sumptuous whites, there's a bottle for every occasion.   The reds: From Italy, the 2019 Corte Adami Valpolicella Superiore is a light-bodied, refreshing red bursting with spicy, red fruit flavour. The 2017 Bodegas Señoria de Arana Viña del Oja Rioja Crianza from Spain is silky, luxurious and brimming with spice and berries – a great steak wine. The 2019 Chateau Viranel Arômes Sauvage, which hails from a 500-year-old French winery, may say "sauvage" on the label but the wine is soft and delicate with creamy caramel and chocolate flavours.   The whites: Firstly, a 2016 Gewürtztraminer, a traditional German grape harvested and nurtured by the Bladen estate in Marlborough, New Zealand. While being sumptuous and tropical, this is a wild white with a sure bite – perfect with a curry. The Domaine Henry Brochard Les Carisannes Sauvignon Blanc from 2018 is a wine designed to be enjoyed young, which means it's in its absolute prime right now. Crack this open on Friday at five (or sooner!) and enjoy it in the sun. Last though certainly not least, Asorei Albarinho Val do Salnes 2021 from Rias Baixas, Spain. Extremely expressive on the nose, hedonic and pure, it lulls you into submission before you're instantly awoken with the vivacious yellow stone fruit flavour and crisp finish. A real journey and an absolute delight. Editors Pick - 'John's Choice' £157 £139 / Case of 12 BUY YOURS NOW Tasting notes: Bladen Gewürtztraminer 2016:  Explodes in the mouth with a taste of lychee, roses and even a hint of ginger Domaine Henry Brochard Les Carisannes Sauvignon Blanc 2018:  Gooseberry, guava and bright tropical fruit flavours on the tongue with citrus notes Asorei Albarinho Val do Salnes 2021:  Think peaches, apricots and even a little orange zest Corte Adami Valpolicella Superiore 2019: Lots of spicy red fruit offset by savoury notes and a mineral finish Bodegas Señoria de Arana Viña del Oja Rioja Crianza 2017:  A fruit-forward welcome of strawberry and red fruit with whispers of vanilla Chateau Viranel Arômes Sauvage 2019:  Lush red-fruit flavours with relaxed tannins and a promise of chocolate and caramel BUY YOURS NOW Please do not reply directly to this email   You have received this message because you opted to receive emails about exclusive offers, events and services from The Independent. If you no longer wish to receive emails about exclusive offers, events and services from The Independent, please unsubscribe. If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy   Read this email online