Bronze Medal - DWWA.The growing season started well in the spring with an early budburst followed by dry, sunny weather in May and June. The vines were able to bask in a long, relatively warm ripening period throughout the summer and autumn months. Picking commenced at the start of October and the grapes benefited from a longer than usual hangtime resulting in an excellent quality harvest. Wine Press Reviews Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 "Nicely restrained aromatic soft herbs an

Niepoort’s Redoma Tinto is an outstanding example of the Douro’s new style of red wines.  While produced from a blend of traditional Port varieties - Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz – this is a thoroughly modern wine.  Intervention in the winery is kept to a minimum and while it does receive oak ageing, this is in old Port casks.  The aim is to allow the character of the vineyards and their organic fruit to shine through.  Full of concentrated black fruits, its freshness stops it from

92 Points - Wine Spectator. 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. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Aug

Only 4,000 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 other half stayed in the

93 Points - Ray Jordan. Bold and expressive, the Lou Miranda Fierce III Sagrantino 2021 is made from Australia’s take on the Umbrian grape Sagrantino. Dark cherry, plum and spice are framed by firm tannins and a long, structured finish. Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - Ray Jordan (2021 Vintage) "Okay, so not a lot of this famous Umbrian variety is grown in Australia, but this one from a very good Barossa vintage is terrific. Loads of dark fruit characters not unlike cabernet on the one hand, and n

Bonarda, or Douce Noir in Eastern France, is a great alternative to Malbec that you must try. Argentina's second most planted variety, it is a lovely easy drinking, fresh and fruit driven wine with great colour and notably soft tannins. Taste Deep and bright colour, juicy dark fruits with a soft and supple finish with great structure. About the Producer Durigutti Family Winemakers: Brothers Hector and Pablo are passionate about expressing the characteristics of Argentina’s various terroirs along

Gold Medal Winner Concours Général Agricole Paris. A consistently award winning pale salmon pink rose made in the fashionable Provencal style. The Cuvee "4 Saisons" offers fantastic value for money and is a deliciously refreshing aperitif. About the Producer Situated at the bottom of the Herault valley, within sight of the sea, Monts d’Hortes is owned and run by Roch Anglade, a highly qualified oenologist who used to run the viticultural research establishment at Beziers before returning to the

92 Points - Natalie MacLean. The goto producer for Tavel Rosé, Château d'Aqueria's 'grand vin' is a blend of Grenache Noir, Clairette, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Bourboulenc & Picpoul. The local terroir of sandy-clayey soils are ideal for the production of the estate’s great rosé wines that are both fruity and complex. Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Natalie MacLean (2024 Vintage) "Château d'Aquéria 2024 Tavel Rosé is a dry, full-bodied expression of the southern Rhône, blending Grenache wit

Folc English Sparkling Rosé marks an exciting new chapter for Folc, made under a négociant model that sources top fruit from leading vineyards across southern England. Using the classic Champagne grapes – Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier – it’s crafted by the traditional method and aged 23 months on lees. Bright, precise and refined, this is a modern English sparkling with real freshness and depth. Taste Cherry pip and dried flowers meet fresh strawberry jam on the nose, while the palate

97 Points - James Suckling.  From old Syrah vines clinging to granite slopes as steep as 60%, Vincent Paris produces one of the Northern Rhône’s most compelling expressions of Cornas. The “Granit 60” cuvée comes from 60-year-old vines rooted deep in the hard, poor soils of the south-facing hillside—yielding fruit of exceptional intensity and mineral depth. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Jul 2025) Wine Press Ratings 97 Points - James Suckling (2021 Vintage) "This is my dream of Cornas in a glass. Incredibly

The Christophe Mittnacht Terres d’Étoiles Gyotaku is a masterclass in culinary-minded winemaking. Crafted in Alsace by biodynamic pioneer Christophe Mittnacht and his Japanese chef wife, Yuka, this blend of Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, and Muscat is purpose-built for sushi and sashimi. It offers a vibrant medley of apricot, Gala apple, lime blossom, and peach, underpinned by zesty acidity and a clean, mineral finish. Elegant, expressive, and gastronomically precise, it’

92 Points - Robert Parker. The Zinfandel Old Vines is a blend of declassified wine from Turley’s old-vine vineyards. A great buy and one of the best old-vine cuvees the Turleys have produced, rich full-bodied, and unctuously textured, it explodes from the glass revealing black fruits, earth, kirsch, licorice, pepper, and underbrush elements.  Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Aug 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Robert Parker (2022 Vintage) "As with the Juvenile bottling, the 2022 Zinfandel Old Vines punc

91 Points - Jasper Morris MW. This cuvée is crafted from a blend of plots across very different soils. Mid-slope parcels sit on clay-limestone with rocky scree, lower hillside plots on clay-limestone with gravel, and others on slopes with either clay-limestone over rocky limestone or clay-limestone over marl. The combination of these terroirs gives the wine balance, depth, and texture. Taste Fruity and opulent, with aromas of ripe apple, citrus and subtle floral notes. The palate is medium-bodie

93 Points - Ray Jordan. Hailing from the cooler 2023 Barossa Valley vintage, the Lou Miranda Estate Fierce III Shiraz is an outstanding example of super-premium Australian Shiraz. Grown on the family’s vineyards at Rowland Flat and Lyndoch in the southern Barossa Valley on single wire trellises, the grapes ripened to perfection, harmoniously balancing fruit, tannin, and acidity. Following a careful fermentation with regular pumping over to maximise extraction, it was matured in American oak for

Niepoort’s Redoma Douro Branco is one of a new wave of delicious, high-altitude Portuguese whites. It's produced from a blend of native grapes - Rabigato, Códega do Larinho, Viosinho, Donzelinho and Gouveio - from old vines that are up to 80 years old. Careful vinification ensures that the wine’s freshness and vibrancy are preserved and that the complex blend of white fruits, green herbs, hints of vanilla, and mineral tones are kept in balance. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Sept 2025) Taste White gold, wi

Château des Tours farms some of the oldest vines in Brouilly, with parcels in the lieu-dit Les Tours — a hillside plot on the edge of Combiaty where some vines are over 80 years old. First produced in 2014, this cuvée shows just how serious Beaujolais can be. A beautifully judged wine that proves Brouilly is capable of elegance as well as charm. Taste There’s real finesse here: pure blackcurrant and cherry fruit on the nose, a touch of spice, and a silky, refined palate with impressive depth and

This Chardonnay is crafted for those seeking generosity and richness, bridging Australian tradition and Italian family values. The wine’s supple, stonefruit-driven palate, its producer’s generational story, and critical recognition shape it as a remarkable Barossa Valley expression. TasteFull-bodied and expressive, the Lou Miranda Leone Chardonnay 2022 brings forward ripe stone fruit, yellow peach, and mandarins with hints of apricot and orange rind. Gentle notes of roasted hazelnut, cinnamon sp

From high-altitude vineyards, La Forge showcases the elegance and finesse of Chiroubles. The granitic soils and careful vinification bring out vibrant, expressive fruit with a refined, polished character. Taste Bright and aromatic, with fresh red berries, floral hints of violet, and a touch of spice. Silky tannins and lively acidity bring balance and freshness, leading to a long, refined finish. A beautifully pure and elegant Chiroubles. About the Producer Nestled in the heart of Chiroubles, Dom

97 Points - James Suckling.  Emerging from one of Alsace’s most esteemed terroirs—Brand in Turckheim, known as the “land of fire” for its warm granite-mica slopes. Crafted from decades-old vines, this dry Riesling balances refined elegance with powerful structure. Lionel and Julien Trimbach oversee its traditional stainless-steel fermentation and restrained aging, preserving purity, minerality, and the vineyard’s signature finesse. Taste Laser-focused and crystalline, this 2021 exudes lime-zest

94 Points - Jeff Leve. From one of Margaux’s great historic estates, this magnum of Château Dauzac 2019 is a striking expression of power and precision. The larger format allows the wine to develop more slowly, preserving its freshness and depth for years to come. Silky, structured and beautifully balanced, it’s a Margaux that captures both the energy of the vintage and the class of this Fifth Growth château. Taste Aromas of dark cherry, blackberry and cassis unfold with layers of violet, cedar

This traditional, bottle-fermented, vintage sparkling wine is made from the traditional Champagne grape varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. This beautiful sparkling has appealing floral aromas of apple blossom interlaced with ripe melon and constance pear plus a delicate thread of minerality. On the palate the fine mousse marries citrus flavours of grapefruit and Sicilian lemon with a crystalline structure and zesty acidity. The autolytic character is subtle. It has excellent

At just 12% ABV, this low-alcohol red drinks like a white. It has the weight and texture of a red, a touch of sweetness on the palate, and is best served chilled, even icy cold. A blend of Shiraz, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot and Sagrantino from Rovalley Vineyard in southern Barossa gives aromatic complexity and layered texture. Perfect with spicy dishes – Thai, Indian, Vietnamese or Mexican – where the gentle sweetness tames the heat. TasteJuicy and refreshing, the Fierce III Wild Blend fea

94 Points - The Wine Advocate. A compelling addition to the legendary Alsace house’s line-up—marked by its dramatic granite terroir and meticulous lineage. This Grand Cru emerges from meticulous vineyard work on terraced, south-facing slopes, delivering a wine that is simultaneously rich and sharply mineral, embodying both power and elegance. It’s a bold yet refined expression of Trimbach’s precision-driven style.   Taste Bold and expressive, Schlossberg 2022 is “open-hearted, fragrant, aromatic

From one of Alsace’s most respected names, Trimbach Pinot Blanc is a masterclass in understated elegance. Sourced from cool vineyards around Ribeauvillé, it’s a fresh, finely tuned white that captures the purity and charm of the variety. A versatile, quietly stylish wine that proves less can often be more. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Jun 2025) Taste Fresh, clean and quietly confident, the Trimbach Pinot Blanc offers notes of ripe pear, apple and a hint of white blossom. Crisp acidity and a gentle, round