Les Cretes Petite Arvine 2024: Bright and Beautifully Balanced

Samir Patel — Interesting grape variety

7/10

I've been trying to branch out from Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio so gave this a go. Petite Arvine is from the Italian Alps apparently? Really liked the stone fruit flavours and it's beautifully balanced. Would pair well with a creamy pasta or just on its own in the garden.

Henrik Larsen — Birthday wine hit

8/10

Got this for my birthday meal and it was brilliant with the fish we had. There's a honey sweetness to it but it stays really fresh and light, not cloying at all. That briny, salty ending is so unusual — everyone at the table commented on it. Proper crowd pleaser.

Liam Anderson — Nice but not cheap

7/10

Had this at a friend's dinner party and thought it was really good, so tracked a bottle down myself. The pear and apple on the nose are spot on, and it's properly refreshing. At £26.50 though, it's more of an occasional treat than a regular buy for me.