Mercurey was named after the Roman temple built here to honour the god Mercury. Boasting 650 ha (1,600 acres), 85 plots and 32 Premier Crus, Mercurey is the largest of the Côte Chalonnaise’s appellations. Tasting Note The nose exudes fruity aromas with notes of wild berries, plum and peach. The palate is bursting with the flavour of candy; it is full-bodied, velvety, and very smooth. Harmonious with a long finish. About the Producer In 1831, Bernard Bichot founded a wine trading business in his

92 Points - Tim Atkin. Long recognised for producing world-class wines, Meerlust Estate has been the pride of the Myburgh family since 1756. Today, the traditional dedication to the art of winemaking continues under the guidance of Hannes Myburgh, eighth generation custodian of this seventeenth-century national monument. Brick red colour with crimson edge. Typical Merlot characteristics on the nose with ripe plum and dark cherry notes underpinned by some dried herbs and oak spice. The palate is

95 Points - Wine Safari, Greg Sherwood MW. An Iconic wine of South Africa, the Meerlust Rubicon is a wondrously rich, polished and complex wine with a palate full of ripe fruits and silky smooth tannins. A classic 'New World Bordeaux Blend' of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot, the latest iteration of this classic wine from the hot 2018 vintage has the ageing potential of upto 30 years. Simply fantastic value for a world class wine.   Taste Winemakers tasting note: "V

91 Points - Falstaff. The Paternoster ‘Synthesi’ Aglianico del Vulture offers the finest synthesis of the grape variety, the terroir, the structure and the longevity of Aglianico del Vulture wine and of Paternoster. Vibrant ruby red in colour, it displays an ethereal, fragrantly fruity bouquet of blackberries, blueberries, wild berries and pepper. On the palate it is dry and velvety, with well-integrated tannins; it reveals great balance and a persistent aftertaste. Taste A vibrant ruby red in c

93 Points - Falstaff. Santa Cecilia is Planeta's top-of-the-range wine, from the most important Sicilian variety; Nero d’Avola. The extensive research into finding the ideal place for making a great wine from this variety brought Planeta to Noto, the original territory of this variety. With its white lands and its antique vines, it has always been the epicentre of Nero d’Avola cultivation. Santa Cecilia is an expression of elegance, power, balance and exaltation of the unique aromas of Sicily; t

A blend of Shiraz (37%), Petit Verdot (24%), Merlot (19%), Grenache (10%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), the Thelema Mount Red is a must have everyday red. Generous and juicy fruit with soft tannins and a long finish, perfect for those long winter nights by the fire or summer BBQ. About the Producer Situated on the South Easterly side of the Simonsberg Mountain with elevations 530m above sea level with mainly south-facing slopes, possessing some of the highest elevations in Stellenbosch. The hig

91 Points - Tim Atkin. A wine produced only in excellent vintages from over 60 year old vines situated in the Rioja Alta. This is a classic Rioja with a modern touch characterising the Ramón Bilbao style and philosophy. Elegant and complex nose with aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry, plum, hints of cherry. Spicy with aromatic herbs such as rosemary, there is a clear presence of oak barrels and hints of sweet spices, pastries and nougat combined with roasted flavours and cocoa.  About the Producer

90 Points - Cellar Tracker. One of the most amazing Californian Zinfandels you can find in the UK. Big flavours, big body, big abv content, but everything is in harmonious balance. “Juvenile” comes from young vines (6-25 years old), interplanted, from several of their old vine designated vineyards – including Hayne, Ueberroth, Pesenti, Salvador and Vineyard 101. Whilst it offers sumptuous, joyous fruit, it also gives more than a glimpse of Turley’s single vineyard wines. Taste Vivino Rating: 4.2

92 Points - Decanter. The owner of Château Les Vimières, Jacques Boissenot, was central to the development of new winemaking techniques in Bordeaux before he sadly passed away in 2014. He was voted Decanter magazine's Winemaker of the Decade in 2010 and this Margaux amply demonstrates how he has led the way for quality winemaking over a 50 year career.  About the Producer Since 1984 Château Les Vimières has been a family run vineyard and is the personal property of the Boissenot family. Jacques

91 Points - VertdeVin. St Julien is the commune in Bordeaux with the highest proportion of Classed Growths, and its superlative wine growing land make it a go to destination for high quality Bordeaux. Château les Ormes is made up of 2 principal parcels of vines. One touching the western border of Château Léoville Barton (in fact Anthony Barton sold this parcel to Chateau les Ormes in 1989) and the second further south and juxtaposed between Château Gruaud Larose, Saint Pierre and Beychevelle. Th

Château Haut-Boutisse is one of the wines of Château Palais Cardinal, a family property that has existed since the middle of the 19th century and neighbour to the Grand Cru Classé Château Monbousquet. An average vine age of over 40 years and from the fabulous 202 vintage gives a wine full of concentration, structure and classic Saint-Émilion traits.  Taste Nose of coffee and plum with some velvety tannins on the palate. A wine full of charm and surprises brought by the vintage. Wine Press / Awa

Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards. Vincent Mercier bought Château Tertre de Samonac in 2005, and is a self made Château owner. He has been making organic wine since the early 2000's, and this lovely 100% Merlot from 25-30 year old vines has a deep concentration of fruit and a great balancing acidity and tannins. A robust, yet balanced wine on the palate with good acidity, great tannins which will soften as the wine breathes. A wine with wonderful character and elegance. Wine Press Ratin

The Arnaud family, owners at the magnificent Château Pomys, have been making great Saint-Estèphe since the 18th century. This classic Saint-Estèphe - formally owned by Estournel, maker of multiple 100 points wines - marry traditional winemaking techniques with state of the art equipment allows the wine to express the characteristics of its terroir. Château Arnaud is a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, well structured and rounded, aged in oak barrels in a state of the art undergroun

Discover this beautiful red wine from Villa Degli Olmi - an award winning Vineyard - home to some excellent value wines from Puglia, Southern Italy. Primitivo has been a varietal used on both banks of the Aegean sea from Croatia through to Italy. Primitivo are grown here because they arrive at maturity earlier than other varietals, meaning the sugar and polyphenols are ready before the harsh, desert like sun arrives in mid summer. An incredible value, full-bodied Primitivo with an intense red, v

Gold Medal Winner - Challenge International du Vin. From the fabulous 2019 Bordeaux vintage this lovely wine from the Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation is on the eastern side of the Gironde estuary on the opposite bank to the prestigious appellations of Margaux & St Julien. Benefiting from the cool sea breezes and river minerals from the Gironde, this superb Merlot dominated wine is beautifully fresh with layers of exotic spices. A real gem from an under-valued appellation and fantastic v

92 Points - Tim Atkin MW. Casa La Rad is a winery dedicated to the environment to sustain and improve its vitality and biodiversity. From the La Rad vineyard, the grapes are handpicked and carefully selected from bush trained vines 35 years or older, before malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels of 500 and 225 litres where it will be aged for at least 14 months. A highly rated wine by the international wine press, and gold medal winning wine at the Mundus Vini awards, Casa La Rad Tinto is

93 Points - Tim Atkin MW. Only 2,000 bottles of this highly rated Garnacha (Grenache) have been produced from a tiny 1.98-hectare parcel at 600 metres which was planted 49 years ago. "Mint, pine and wild thyme aromas are the prelude to a palate that's bright, refreshing and elegant, with notes of cinnamon, redcurrant and wild strawberry." Harvested by hand in small quantities, after fermentation it was pressed then half of the wine went to new French oak casks for malolactic fermentation and the

92 Points - Decanter. This 90+ point Rioja from a modern style, family run winery is incredible value for a wine with this amount of complexity and style. The Solarce Tinto is a blend of Tempranillo, Grenache, Mazuelo & Graciano and is aged for 8 months in American and French oak barrels. Full-bodied and silky smooth with layers of fruit and spice. Fantastic Value for money for this superb Rioja. Taste Intense ruby-red colour with violet hues. On the nose, red-berry aromas combined with the

Elegant, fresh, simple, humble … Garnacha at its best. Low yield vines (1 kg per vine) with an average age between 20-30 years are double hand sorted to select the very best fruit before being aged for 12 months in 500 litre used French oak barrels with a light to medium toast. Good structure and aromatically complex with a hint of eucalyptus that provides to the wine an intense freshness. Refreshing acidity with a firm but also fine and mature tannin structure gives this wine a very rewarding t

Produced by Franck Massard - Produced by Franck Massard - Sommelier of the Year in 1996, this delicious wine has a voluptuous texture and the luscious fruit synonymous of Montsant. 'El Brindis' is produced in the wine region of Montsant, and made with Grenache and Carignan and has captured the vibrancy of the old vines and elevated vineyard position. Beautiful and fresh, showing spice aromas of white pepper and clove with appealing wild berry aromas, raspberries, blueberries and a hint of tobacc

In the centre of the Côte-Rôtie appellation, in the municipality of Ampuis, stands the locality of “Bonnivières”, a handsome east-facing hillside of mica schist where this Cuvee is grown. A typical Côte Brune wine, Bonnivières is full-bodied, but not excessive, with discreet oak and a superb velvety structure. Complex and profound, with a nose of dark fruits, spice, tobacco, and a faint roasted edge, the Bonnivières 2017 is drinking beautifully now, but could still be laid down for years to come

91 Points - WineAlign. The Cortonesi family has owned the La Mannella farm in Montalcino for decades and are devoted to the production of Brunello di Montalcino. This wine, Lèonus, is a humble but mighty Toscana IGT made from grapes that are in fact grapes cultivated to be Brunello, from vineyards in Montalcino. 6 months oak ageing, this great value Toscana Rosso has an abundance of red fruit, along with dried herbs with a medium body and firm tannins, eminently drinkable. Taste Wine Enthusiast

This Chapitre Suivant Bourgogne Rouge from Domaine René Bouvier comes from different plots of vines located in the premium appellations of Marsannay, Gevrey-Chambertin, Brochon and Fixin with an average vine age of 40 years. The result is a red Burgundy from varied and noble terroirs creating a complex wine with delicate fresh fruits with the structure to age gracefully, this is an excellent Bourgogne Rouge from a highly acclaimed producer. Taste Good intensity with an array of bright red fruits

91 Points - Decanter. (2019 Vintage) "Pure, unadulterated blackberry and mulberry flavours take centre stage in this plump but freshly balanced red. A Grenache-dominant blend augmented by spicy accents of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan, it's a softly tannic sip packed with perfumed notes of lilac, violet and bramble. Hedonistic, easy-drinking and quite irresistible." Taste The purplish ruby colour is followed by an expressive butterscotch, undergrowth and humus notes on the nose. The whole is com