Highly commended wines

New Zealand white wines continued

Kim Crawford Spitfire Small Parcels Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2022 (£22.99, Liberty Wines): So classy, racy and pure.

Tohu Wines Whenua Awa Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere Valley, Marlborough 2021 (£22.49, North South Wines): A brilliantly different take on Sauvignon.

Esk Valley Seabed Chardonnay, Hawke’s Bay 2019 (£25.65, Hatch Mansfield): Top-of-the-range Chardonnay with depth and verve.

Portugal white wines

Cartuxa Geno Branco, Evora, Alentejo 2022 (£8.99, Mentzendorff): Lovely easy style; great everyday wine at a great everyday price.

Esporão Defesa White, Alentejo 2021 (£13.30, Hatch Mansfield): Very serious for the money with lots going on. Citrus and tropical fruit combining nicely.

Esporão Colheita White, Alentejo 2021 (£15.65, Hatch Mansfield): A big tasty mouthful of citrus, pears and tropical fruit; good weight but balanced.

Vale de Mata White, Lisboa 2021(£16.95, Hallgarten & Novum Wines): Clean, fresh, super-tangy with lovely feel of chalky minerals.

Altano Douro White, Douro 2021 (£12.49, Fells): Floral and tropical fruits mix – feels very fresh and full of personality.

Quinta dos Carvalhais Dão Colheita Branco, Dão 2022 (£16.99, Liberty Wines): Lots of citrus and stone fruit mingling; very well integrated oak.

Vila Nova Alvarinho, Vinho Verde 2022 (£11.99, Boutinot): Pear drops, apple and a touch of lemon flesh. Simple, but attractive and very good value.

Real Companhia Velha Cidro Alvarinho, Cima Corgo, Douro 2021 (£17.39, Marta Vine): Serious, expressive, subtly leesy Alvarinho. Very long, very dry, but lovable.

Quintas do Homem Vale do Homem Alvarinho, Vinho Verde 2022 (£14.99, Alliance Wine): Crescendo of flavours on a crisp, lively finish. Very good.

Romania white wines

Budureasca Premium Fumé, Muntenia 2021 (£14.99, Transylvania Wines): Enjoyable. Good flavour complexity. Buttery, smoky, spicy. Tropical fruit.

Budureasca Sauvignon & Sauvignon, Muntenia, Dealu Mare 2021 (£14.99, Transylvania Wines): Full mouthfeel and good acidity. Very enjoyable.

South Africa white wines

Wildeberg Terroirs Chenin Blanc, Paarl 2021 (£17.99, Boutinot): Good balance of creaminess and acidity. Stone fruit, citrus, spice. Long honeyed finish.

Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay, Stellenbosch 2018 2022 (£36.25, Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies): Tropical and stone fruit; pleasant toastiness.

Daschbosch Old Vine Hanepoot, Breedekloof 2017 (£14.99, Boutinot): Delicate candied citrus, orange and sultanas. Deep butterscotch and hazelnut.

Daschbosch Skin Contact, Breedekloof 2022 (£18.49, Boutinot): Fresh tropical, floral, aromatic nose. Pronounced aromas. Honeydew melon.

Zevenwacht Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch 2022 (£14, Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies): Well balanced; good length. A nice summer wine and good value.

Waterkloof Circumstance Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch 2022 (£14.99, Boutinot): A bit different: creamy texture. So balanced and very moreish.

Wildeberg Wild House Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape 2022 (£8.99, Boutinot): Great example of its type for the price. Kiwi, gooseberry; grassy notes.

Spice Route Swartland Chenin Blanc, Swartland 2022 (£16.99, Liberty Wines): Juicy, peach, honey, flint, smoke, vanilla. Apricot and hints of dried fruit.

Lismore Estate Chenin Blanc, Cape South Coast 2021 (£31, Hallgarten & Novum Wines): Lovely aromas. A beautiful Chenin: oaky, toasty, creamy, smoky.

Bergsig Estate Don’t Tell the Kiwis Sauvignon Blanc, Breede Valley 2021 (£9.99, Vinfinity): Green apple, sweet lime; light, easy-drinking, great value.

Bon Courage Sauvignon Blanc, Robertson, Western Cape 2022 (£12.25, Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies): Engagingly bright – really hits the spot.

Jordan Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Western Cape 2021 (£19.75, Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies): Smoke lifted by stone fruit. Smooth; vanilla, butter.

Painted Wolf The Den Chenin Blanc, Swartland 2022 (£11.49, North South Wines): Mouthfilling Chenin with citrus and some mineral elements. Good price.

Thorne & Daughters Rocking Horse Cape White Blend, Wellington, Western Cape 2021 (£23.99, Liberty Wines): A touch of class – savoury complexity.

Daschbosch Mossiesdrift Steen, Breedekloof 2021 (£18.99, Boutinot): Really good tropical flavours and creaminess. It’s a lot of wine for your money.

Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc, Constantia, Western Cape 2021 (£17.49, Hallgarten & Novum Wines): A wine of individual personality –excellent!

Raats Family Wines Original Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch 2022 (£14.99, Alliance Wine): Enjoyable well-balanced oak-forward Chenin Blanc.

Spain white wines

Bodegas Viñatigo Listán Blanco, Tenerife, Islas Canarias 2022 (£22.99, Hallgarten & Novum Wines): A wow wine with so much distinctive character.

Bodegas Viñátigo Gual, Tenerife Islas Canarias 2022 (£29.95, Hallgarten & Novum Wines): Lemon curd, mango, vanilla. Something very different.

Fernando Family Wines SOL Finca Navahermosa Verdejo, Castilla La Mancha 2022 (£10, Daniel Lambert Wines): Real hit of tropical fruit. A fun wine.

J Fernando Family Wines SOL Finca Navahermosa Chardonnay, Castilla La Mancha 2022 (£10, Daniel Lambert Wines): Very well made wine for the price.

Adegas Terrae Abismo, Ribeiro 2022 (£19, Moreno Wines): A gorgeous and higly expressive style of wine. Flavours of lime and tutti frutti sweets.

Arousana Follas Novas Albariño, Val Do Salnés, Rías Baixas 2022 (£17, Vindependents): Good roundness nicely balanced by acidity. Tropical fruit flavours.

Bodegas Muerza Blanco, Rioja 2021 (£9.99, Cachet Wine): Accessible and bright with good fruit. Good value and a useful wine to have in a range.

Dominio de Fontana Sauvignon Blanc Verdejo, Uclés, Central Castille 2021 (£11.75, Hallgarten & Novum Wines): Fresh red apples and unripe peach. Great for price.

Jean Leon Vinya Gigi, Penedès 2018 (£23, Fells): Sherbet and tropical fruit: apricot, mango, dried stone fruits. Full-bodied. Lovely.

Felix Callejo El Lebrero, Ribera del Duero 2020 (£31, Moreno Wines): Subtle oak and nice citrus freshness. Honey, toast, warmth, good finish. Intriguing.

Bodega Enate Chardonnay-234, Somontano, Aragón 2022 (£15, Daniel Lambert Wines): Candied fruits; beautifully made. Lots going on for the money.

Borsao Selección Blanco, Campo de Borja 2021 (£9.49, Boutinot): Brilliant tropical fruit and gentle creamy oak. Amazing value for a gastronomic white.

Neleman Wines Just Fucking Good White Wine, Valencia 2021 (£20.50, Marta Vine): Fascinating blend and it really works – depth with freshness combined.

El Camarón Albariño, Rías Baixas 2021 (£14.99, Alliance Wine): Fresh fruit aromas of stone fruits; clean and tangy; brisk and an easy sell.

Ca N’Estruc Idoia Blanc, Catalunya 2020 (£19.99, Boutinot): Very well balanced tropical fruit and oak. Full mouth feel. Very enjoyable.

Valdespino Viña Macharnudo Alto Barrel-Fermented Palomino, Jerez 2021 (£18.99, Liberty Wines): Loads of smoked oak and salt combined with some fresh pear.