Showing up to a dinner party with wine in-hand makes for a great first impression. But, it's even better to show up with a bottle that everyone loves.

Here are 9 dinner party wines that deliver a sonic boom of excitement, energy. and pleasure. Wines that honour your host and will ensure you get invited back. And if you're the host, pick up a few of these bottles for your guests– these have the wow factor you're looking for.



A Dom Pérignon-a-like for £30. What more is there to say?


A thrilling glass of Aussie white full of surprises. A big statement with plenty of wild complexity but with technique to back it up.

Domaine Thibert Bourgogne Blanc 2014
£18.95


A white Burgundy of understated quality and easy assurance. This will disappear first and be sorely missed.

Chateau de Targe Saumur Blanc 2015
£25.00


Saumur remains pretty unknown so you can get a wine from one of the top producers for the same price as an also-ran village white Burgundy.


This spanish beauty brings the gentleness of maturity and with it much cheersing and merriment.


The ‘mouthwash wine’ from one of South Africa’s best producers. This one just evaporates.


Everyone will love this juicy spaniard. Easy power without heaviness (more Barcelona in their pomp and less Spanish Inquisition). Bring a magnum.


A true Burgundy which delivers consistently. The rabbit hole to super delicious yet serious wine.


A class act. This is statuesque NZ pinot noir will stand out at any table.

Need more advice? Speak to wine guide, MJ at advice@ourglass.wine

Check out these 9 wines that deliver a sonic boom of excitement, energy, and pleasure at your next dinner party. 