Why you should choose Naked Wines this Easter

The biggest pull you might think is the $100 Naked Wines Coupon we have for Wine Genie, and yes, that floats my proverbial wine-faring boat as well, but it wouldn’t amount to much if the wine case wasn’t any good. Fortunately, Naked aren’t exactly known for their ”bad” wines, quite the opposite! Naked champion the individual producer and support them through their Angels programme to help make wines with passion, feeling, provenance and flavour.

As a testament to this, I’ve gone through a case of wines from Naked and, as you can imagine, had a very good time of it. I’ve picked my favourite wines of the case which I’d strongly recommend getting your hands on if you want to try good wine at a good price (great if you use the voucher).

The Best Whites

Boy Meets Girl Sauvignon-Semillon

Ever since my trip to the Hunter Valley, I’ve been a fan of these blends and Semillon as a grape in general. Whilst this is made from grapes around Southern Aus rather than just the Hunter, this wine still showcases greatness on par with Hunter winemaking and grapes. As expected from the Sauvignon, there is gooseberry, passionfruit and zippy citrus flavours, but the Semillon comes in and tempers these with its high acidity and citrus flavours (lemon, lime, green apple) making it a superbly balanced wine. I’ll admit I tried this wine after a few glasses of other wines, but by the morning it was still memorable as a good good wine.

Virgile Joly Bourret

Naked have some very interesting wines indeed. Bourret is perhaps better known as Terret Gris, although this still is largely unknown. Its main appeal is full bodied wines with the crispness of flavour you tend to get from lighter grapes like Pinot Grigio or Vermentino. There is also a touch of Picpoul in there to add some acidity and even more citrus. It was one fresh wine. Light and bright on the palate, zipping along the tongue and despite seeming at first simple, it develops more and more complexity with each sip. Expect lemon, lime, sherbet, nettle and a saline, slightly bitter finish. A strong mineral, shell-like undertone pervaded throughout the wine as well as an earthiness. All in all it was really interesting and delicious.

Arabella Chardonnay

A South African Chardonnay of some merit named after the Winery it is from. Arabella Chardonnay has New World boldness with a lick of old World restraint and refinement. A nice citrus nose is backed up by the lightest of buttery oak. The palate does shine with even more oak, giving vanilla and butterscotch notes but it is well managed by the citrus edge and saline finish bringing harmony to the wine. Numerous awards throughout vintages speak for itself.

The Best Reds

Tomas Buendia Tempranillo

It doesn’t get much more Spanish than Tempranillo, the grape behind great Riojas capable of making versatile wines. This is a young style of Tempranillo, expressing plenty of ripe, red fruit. There was a lot of cherry and plum in particular. A lovely spiced note brought a nuance to the wine whilst the smooth mouthfeel helped it go down all too easily.

Mauricio Lorca Lirico Malbec

Hailing from Argentina’s Mendoza region, the place you really need to go to if you want a good Malbec, this wine hits the spot. A meaty nose showed strong notes of earth and leather as well as a whiff of raw meat. Dark fruits, dates and maybe a touch of smoky bacon shored this up. To taste, it was spiced with cassis and had notes of charred wood whilst juicy, red and black fruits filled out the rest in an emphatic manner. Despite how heavy this wine sounds, the mouthfeel was remarkably soft.

Arabella Pinotage

I’m generally a big fan of South African Pinotage and this proved no different. Filled with the classic blueberry, plum and chocolate notes of Pinotage, I was very pleased. Additional ripe fruit and coffee notes gave it a little extra oomph and the finish ended well with prune and leather notes.

Arabella Shiraz

The third and final from the Arabella winery (they were all good). The nose immediately told me this would be a chunky wine: Dark, dark fruits, cherry, liquorice and violet greet you. These are much the same on the palate with the addition of a nice peppery backbone typical of any good Shiraz. Finally, some judicious use of oak brought a little vanilla to the wine.

Montaria Vinho Regional Lisboa

Portuguese regional reds around Lisbon are pretty popular on the market for their easy drinking style and flavour intensity. This one displayed red cherry, plum, blueberry, dried herbs and a strong flavour of chocolate, a sort of intensely dark version. The wild berries on the palate helped evoke the Portuguese outdoors very well too.

So, these are my favourites of the case and hopefully I’ve given you a sense of the flavour, quality and passion in these wines. I’d strongly recommend getting a case yourself to get stocked up for Easter and beyond. Make the lamb pair with something worthy of it!

Why You Need The Naked Wines Easter Case This Year

There are a few good reasons to stock up with wines for Easter: it’s an extra long weekend, you’re hosting friends and family, and, of course, you need something worthy of going with your Easter lunch!

But, take that one step further with Naked. If you haven’t shopped with them before, you can grab their Easter case for just £79.99 and get a FREE Magnum, all for £80 OFF! That’s only £6.66 a bottle for wines crafted by genuinely passionate winemakers.

Why are they genuinely passionate you say? Well, the way Naked’s model works is that their community of Angels’ money goes directly towards supporting Naked’s winemakers, who then give back with proper wine. This isn’t made-to-recipe stuff - this is small-batch, crafted wines that brings you the real thing. Grab this case today and you’ll become an Angel yourself, benefitting from exclusive member prices, freebies, exclusives and more.

What’s in your case?

You can choose from a mixed, red and white case – whichever you are most short on or prefer to drink. I’ll focus on the mixed case for this review which includes a Malbec Magnum, 6 reds and 6 whites. I’ve also highlighted Easter food pairings for you too, just for some inspiration this year!

Mauricio Lorca Gran Reserva Malbec Magnum

Wine Profile: A rich, velvety Malbec packed with blackberry, plum and elegant spice. The magnum format just makes it that much better.

Food pairing: An obvious one with roast lamb and rosemary, and charred/grilled veg.

Galodoro Vinho Regional Lisboa Red

Wine Profile: A smooth and juicy Portuguese red brimming with red berries and soft tannins. Super easy-drinking.

Food pairing: Glazed ham, roast chicken, or a charcuterie board.

Arabella Pinotage

Wine Profile: Soft, supple and utterly moreish, with ripe berries, mocha and gentle spice.

Food pairing: Lamb chops, sticky roasted pork, or smoky veggie skewers.

Tomas Buendia Organic Tempranillo

Wine Profile: Silky and smooth with ripe berries, liquorice and a touch of vanilla.

Food pairing: Roast pork loin, paella, and patatas bravas on the side. It’s Spanish Easter too!

Virgile Joly Marselan

Wine Profile: A smooth, fruit-packed French red showing ripe red fruits, figs, violets and a whisper of spice.

Food pairing: Pair with herb-crusted lamb, roasted vegetables or a mushroom tart.

Christian Patat Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Wine Profile: Plush, full-bodied and overflowing with ripe red fruit and soft tannins.

Food pairing: On top of roast lamb or beef, this will go well with lasagne and other rich pasta dishes.

Natalia Poblete La Fortuna Merlot

Wine Profile: Lush, fruity and velvety-soft, with hints of dark plum and gentle spice.

Food pairing: Great with honey-glazed ham and creamy mushroom dishes.

Borgo dei Sassi Pinot Grigio

Wine Profile: Crisp, refreshing and packed with bright Italian citrus and pear flavours.

Food pairing: Fresh Spring salads, asparagus dishes or lemon roast chicken.

Castillo Catadau Blanco

Wine Profile: A unique blend with vibrant, out-of-this-world tropical and citrusy flavours.

Food pairing: Seafood — prawns, cod, scallops — or veggie quiche.

Carmen Stevens Angels Selection Chenin Blanc

Wine Profile: Crisp and clean with fresh apple, white peach and a subtle creamy texture.

Food pairing: Roast chicken, salmon, and buttery potatoes.

Le Petit Train Piquepoul Terret

Wine Profile: Bright and refreshing — think sea breeze and citrus with a saline lift.

Food pairing: Made for shellfish, lemony fish dishes, and spring greens.

Mauricio Lorca Angels Selection Pedro Gimenez

Wine Profile: Light, crisp and effortlessly drinkable, with zesty citrus and freshness.

Food pairing: Ideal with Easter salads, cold platters, or herby feta dishes.

Darnault + Easthope Sauvignon Blanc

Wine Profile: A lively French–Kiwi fusion: zingy citrus, passionfruit and grassy freshness.

Food pairing: Brilliant with goat’s cheese, asparagus risotto or herb-crusted fish.

As you can see, it’ll make a perfect pairing case this Easter with enough wines to please everyone round the table. So, grab your welcome case at this insane intro deal, and then become an Angel for life! Once you discover their winemakers, you won’t need to go anywhere else again.