From old Chardonnay vines in Marsannay, Naddef’s 2023 Blanc Vieilles Vignes highlights the precision and freshness that define the domaine’s style. Hand-picked and vinified with care, it delivers a fine balance of richness and mineral drive, offering a superb expression of this often-overlooked appellation. Taste Bright and expressive, with aromas of citrus, white flowers and a touch of stone fruit. The palate combines freshness and depth, with ripe orchard fruit, a subtle creaminess, and a clea

Michel Sarrazin’s Givry ‘Les Dracy’ comes from a carefully tended vineyard on the hills above Givry. Hand-harvested and sustainably farmed, the wine combines the village’s characteristic energy with refined Pinot Noir fruit, producing a red Burgundy that is fresh, precise, and expressive. Taste Bright ruby in the glass, with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and subtle earthy notes. The palate is supple yet structured, with fine-grained tannins, lively acidity, and a lingering finish that balance

Domaine Regnard’s Santenay Rouge 2022 is a classic expression of southern Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir. The wine comes from parcels aged between 20 and 30 years, hand-harvested and produced following Agriculture raisonnée, delivering elegance, freshness, and a true sense of terroir. Taste Bright ruby in the glass, with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and subtle floral hints. The palate is lively and balanced, showing juicy red fruit, gentle spice, and fine, silky tannins, finishing with a fresh, m

Saint-Romain is a village often overlooked in Burgundy, yet Domaine Germain Père & Fils consistently proves its quality. The 2022 La Périère comes from hand-harvested grapes and is aged 100% in Allier oak barrels, a third of which are new. The result is a wine that combines the estate’s characteristic finesse with a vibrant, approachable personality, reflecting both the freshness of Saint-Romain and the precision of the domaine’s modern cellar. Taste Bright and fragrant on the nose, La Périè

Nathalie Theulot and Jean-Claude Juillot have quietly built Domaine Theulot Juillot into one of Mercurey’s most consistent and characterful producers. Their wines are a reminder that great Burgundy doesn’t always come with a Côte d’Or postcode. Working organically and with old vines rooted deep in Mercurey’s limestone soils, they craft Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays of purity, poise and genuine regional identity. Taste Bright, lifted red fruit leads the way — think wild strawberries, cherries and a

The Pedestal Chardonnay is Larry Cherubino’s take on a modern, vibrant Margaret River white. Crafted with care, it balances bright, energetic fruit with subtle texture from lees contact, delivering a Chardonnay that is precise, approachable, and expressive of its vineyard site. Taste Pale straw in colour, the Pedestal Chardonnay shows aromas of white peach, citrus blossom, and hints of lightly toasted almond. The palate is medium-bodied and textural, with juicy stone fruit and citrus flavours fr

The Cherubino Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is Larry Cherubino’s flagship red from Margaret River, combining site expression with precision winemaking. Crafted from carefully selected fruit, it reflects the region’s classic Cabernet traits—ripe dark fruit, fine-grained tannins, and an underlying freshness—while showcasing Larry’s commitment to balance, elegance, and long-term ageability. Taste Deep ruby in colour, the 2021 Cherubino Cabernet opens with aromas of cassis, blackberry, and dark cherry, la

The Clonal Selection Cabernet Sauvignon from Riversdale Vineyard exemplifies Larry Cherubino’s commitment to showcasing the unique terroir of Frankland River. Sourced from heritage clones 377 and 191, this wine reflects the region’s continental climate and the meticulous care taken in its production. With extended maturation in seasoned French oak, it offers a balance of concentration, structure, and elegance, making it a standout example of Western Australian Cabernet Sauvignon. Taste Deep garn

A brilliant example of Barbera from one of Piedmont’s great names. The 2023 Ca’ di Pian is packed with juicy dark fruit, lively freshness, and just the right touch of spice — deliciously versatile at the table and seriously good value. Taste The 2023 Ca’ di Pian Barbera d’Asti Superiore is bright and expressive, brimming with ripe cherry, plum, and blackberry fruit. There’s a lifted floral note, a hint of spice, and a touch of mocha from time in oak. The palate is sleek and concentrated, with Ba

Louis Jadot Bouzeron 2022 offers a superb expression of Burgundy’s Aligoté, balancing lemony freshness, floral notes, and subtle orchard fruit in a beautifully structured style. Crafted by the respected Maison Louis Jadot - pioneers in expressing Burgundy’s diversity - this wine is celebrated for its clarity and poise, earning regular critical praise and enthusiast approval as a go-to for sophisticated, food-friendly white Burgundy. TasteLouis Jadot Bouzeron 2022 is an elegant white Burgundy, cr

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

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

Owner Jose Sanfins is also the Director at the 3rd growth Château Cantenac Brown. 100% aged in oak barrels, this beautifully complex wine with a velvety finish is made from 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and can be aged for up to 20 years. This wine is a beautiful deep ruby colour. Richness and density are both apparent in a wine that will eventually turn into bold ripe black fruits. A wine for both the present and the future. "Well-delivered slice of Médoc with clear, dark cassis fruits from an estate

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast. A dry white from the prestigious Sauternes estate Château d’Arche. This is a clean, focused Bordeaux Blanc that shows the estate’s class in a fresher style — bright, polished and effortlessly drinkable. Tasting Citrus and white peach on the nose, followed by a light herbal edge. Crisp, refreshing and neatly balanced, with a mineral finish that keeps things lively. Perfect with seafood or as an easy, early-evening glass. Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Wine Enthusiast

A real hidden gem from a wonderful parcel of vines sandwiched between plots owned by Château Latour and Château Lynch Bages, this is a must-have wine for any Bordeaux enthusiast or collector. Only 3000 bottles were made, and this full-bodied yet elegant wine will mature beautifully over the next 10 years. A blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot, with the average age of the vines being 40 years old, the Dauprat exhibits great finesse, smoothness, and supple tannins. Great wine at a great

92 Points - Jame Suckling. Bolgheri is a relatively young yet prestigious Italian appellation located on the Tuscan coast just to the south of Livorno, home to exceptional wines. It is known mainly for deeply coloured, supple yet age worthy red wines, usually based on the Bordeaux grape varieties, which this wine is no different. A classic, elegant Bordeaux style blend with round and silky tannins that result in a pleasant and long-lasting finish. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Nov 2025) Wine Press Ratings

Bordeaux's Fronsac wines are famed for their power and intensity, and the Chateau Tour du Moulin 'Les Terres Rouges' 2022 delivers this beautifully. Very deeply coloured, with a nose of plums, black cherries, purple flowers and star anise, in the mouth it's full, youthful, well-fruited and satisfying. While it will develop in bottle over the coming years, it's such a joy now with dishes such as sausages, lasagne, pizza or a Sunday roast, it's hard to resist it. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Nov 2025) Tast

91 Points - Ian D'Agata. Trimbach’s Riesling Réserve is a masterclass in tension and precision. Sourced from organically grown estate vineyards in Ribeauvillé and Bergheim, it captures the concentration of a warm Alsace vintage without losing an ounce of freshness. Packed with citrus, stone fruit and a fine chalky grip, it’s a dry Riesling with both energy and depth—built to age, but hard to resist now. Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Ian D'Agata (2023 Vintage) 94 Points - James Suckling (2022 Vi

Cahors, in the South West of France is the ancestral home of Malbec, where in its French form, it is a more savoury, dark skinned & brooding variety that its Argentinian cousin. Perfected over the centuries, Clos la Coutale is a blend of Malbec (85%) and Merlot (15%) with an average yield of 45 hl which allows consistent quality and maturity each year. Matured in barrels and wooden casks for one year to obtain a good balance between tannins and fruit, this is a rustic, medium to full-bodied

Cahors, in the South West of France is the ancestral home of Malbec, where in its French form, it is a more savoury, dark skinned & brooding variety that its Argentinian cousin. Perfected over the centuries, The 'Grand Vin' of Clos la Coutale, Grand Coutale, is a blend of Malbec, Merlot & Tannat with an average yield of only 25 hl, then matured in new oak barrels for 2 years with regular stirring to produce supple and silky tannins. This is an intense, inky, black fruit dominated full-bo

A favourite Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer of Robert Parker, Domaine Roger Sabon, established in 1952 produces a modern style of wine, with the Cuvée Les Olivets a stunning fruit forward Cuvée from vines over 50 years of age. A bright ruby colour. Toasted, furry, brothy and undergrowth nose. Ripe tannins are assorted with ripe black cherry on the palate. With previous vintages rated as high as 99 points by Robert Parker - it shows the remarkable consistency of Roger Sabon's wines. Wine Press Ratin