From the Tuscany wine region, Castellani Campomaggio 2015 is a bright and fruity Chianti Classico with firm and grippy tannins. Carefully selected grapes and vinified following the traditional methods in order to produce a well structured Chianti Classico aged for 12 months in oak casks. Ripe fruits with lovely savoury balsamic notes, followed with a smooth full bodied palate. Great value Chianti Classico. About the Producer The Campomaggio Estate covers 27 hectares in one of the best areas of C

90 Points - Yohan Castaing - The 'Vertigo Rouge' is a stunning organic wine made from plots of vines, 5- 20 years old. Aromas of flowers, such as rose petals and flavours of red berries followed by a pronounced minerality. It is a youthful fun wine, easy to drink but, at the same time, with different layers: 80% Grenache, with 20% Syrah. These two partners give body and concentration. The grapes are handpicked and the Vertigo is a very approachable fresh wine showcasing the local grape varieties

Organic - A soft and balanced wine full of fresh fruit and subtle flowery aromas. This Rosso di Montepulciano is a blend of hand selected 80% Sangiovese, and 20% Merlot grapes. The result is a wine full of ripe, juicy dark berry fruit with a warm and supple finish and a strong tannin structure. Fruity-floral fragrance of wine teases notes of ripe small red fruits and hints of rose petals black. This wine is generous, fruity and soft, with a good balance and silky tannins. A long and really pleas

94 Points ABC Wine Guide - Double Gold Vinduero-Vindouro International Competition 2019. The flagship wine of Vinos La Zorra, Ituero is a 100% varietal wine using the rare Rufete grape, championed by La Zorra. The grapes are sourced from the Ituero vineyard, which has an altitude of 890 meters (essential in warmer climates to maintain freshness) and was planted back in 1930. Careful selection of the delicate grapes, fermentation in used French oak barrels and extended bottle ageing before releas

Gold Medal / 95 Points - Victorian Wine Show. An award winning Shiraz (with a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon for added complexity) showing aromas of ripe dark plum with lifted florals and hints of vanilla oak and pepper spice with notes of juicy dark plum and black cherry underlined with cool climate spice. Medium bodied with lovely integrated oak, silky tannins and peppery spice to finish. Fowles Wine vineyards are situated on a similar latitude to renowned wine regions like Gisborne in New Zealand

The Galverno Langhe Rosso is a blend of Dolcetto and Nebbiolo, with Nebbiolo skins from their Barolo Ravera production adding a unique touch. Grown in prime Barolo terroir, the Dolcetto contributes exceptional fruitiness and rare complexity. The result? A blend with added aromas, tannins, and heightened complexity from the estate's Nebbiolo. A very enjoyable wine, bursting with bright red fruits with the structure and body from the Nebbiolo coming though on the palate. A great find. About the Pr

Langhe Nebbiolo is the baby brother of Barolo, made in a younger and more approachable style, whilst maintaining many of the wonderful characteristics of Barolo. Indeed, this Langhe Nebbiolo from Michele Reverdito is produced from the Barolo vineyards of San Giacomo and could be classified as such, however, Michele considers the soil to have too much clay to produce Barolo. Medium - full bodied with a complex aroma of fruit and spice, this is fantastic everyday fine wine. About the Producer The

Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards. South Africa's signature grape variety, Pinotage is a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault, with more of a similarity to Shiraz. The ultimate BBQ friendly wine, this Pinotage from Meinert is blended with a small proportion of Merlot to produce this multi award winning, elegant and refined wine. If you love Pinotage, look no further, if you have never had a Pinotage or yet to be convinced, this is a must try. About the Producer Meinert Wines is a small pr

Angus Paul's unwavering dedication revolves around South African heritage varietals, with a particular enchantment for Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, and Cinsault, while passionately upholding the principles of minimal intervention winemaking. Transient Lands Pinotage is an ongoing project to source, blend and bottle special parcels of Pinotage across the Western Cape and become an expression of each vintage through the grape’s proverbial lens. The blend incorporates Pinotage from diverse locations, ea

92 Points - Guia Penin. A succulent, elegant Crianza Rioja by Marcos Eguren, who is widely regarded as Spain’s greatest winemaker. This is Sierra Cantabria's most widely-admired wine due to its exceptional value and delicate yet complex style. Fine toasted notes (cocoa and coffee) and ripe fruit with definite expression. Powerful palate, smoky with well balanced toasty notes of oak and fruit. A beautiful red Rioja from one of the finest producers in Spain. About the Producer Rated well over 90 p

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Covering 5.2 ha (12.85 acres) within the 660 ha (1631 acres) of the Moulin-a-Vent appellation, the vines are ideally located at the heart of one of the 18 recognised single vineyards, Rochegres, where, as its name, "grey rock", suggests, the granitic parent rock is visible at the surface of the soil in the vineyards. This exceptional, distinctive location irrefutably defines the profile of this structured, fleshy wine that boasts floral aromas. The nose is highly aro

A small family-owned business, driven by a profound passion for winemaking. The wines for the Pilgrim Wines brand are thoughtfully crafted by the renowned Winemaker Henry Kotzé, previously associated with Morgenster and currently at the iconic Mulderbosch. The vines for their Shiraz produce amazing fruit on the slopes of Stellenbosch Mountain. The production style is aimed at harnessing fruit and extraction, with focus on spice. The palate exudes fine tannins with a long serious focus on the len

Organic - Gold Medal Winner. Varvaglione 1921 has been making wine for over one hundred years, spanning four generations of the family. This is a lovely organic Primitivo from Puglia, Southern Italy from a winemaker focussed on Puglia’s native grape varieties and tradition balanced with modern winemaking techniques. Intense red, with violet hints reminiscent of fresh red fruit. Its low alcoholic degree is supported by a slightly acid structure that makes it balanced and long, leaving the palate

A great value Côtes du Rhône from one of the top Châteauneuf du Pape producers. Fruit, spice and subtle tannins, this is a superb every day wine from a producer with real pedigree and know how. The purplish colour introduces this fruity wine that has vanilla and sweet liquorice notes assorted with high tannins coated with black cherry. A wine ready for drinking that will improve within the 3 to 4 coming years. “The style here is a brilliant combination of the best traditional techniques married

91 Points - Tim Atkin. A beautiful and easy drinking blend of Bonarda, Syrah, Sangiovese, Cardinale, Beiquiñol, Barebera & Buonamico.  This highly rated wine is a great value, and very enjoyable to drink.  Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Tim Atkin 91 Points - James Suckling Taste Red wine with aromas of red fruits, fresh ripe cherry, dried herbs and rosemary. On the palate combines fruity and gentle tannins with a refreshing acidity.  About the Producer Durigutti Family Winemakers: Brother

93 Points - Tim Atkin MW. A rich, silky Cabernet Sauvignon from the outstanding Thelema Mountain Vineyards. Thelema have firmly entrenched themselves as one of the leaders in Cabernet Sauvignon, placing Stellenbosch Cabernet’s firmly on the global wine map. 18 months spent in barrel, 45% of which is new French oak, along with careful hand sorting have produced a truly elegant and complex Cabernet Sauvignon. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (May 2024) Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2020) About th

92 Points - James Suckling. "Aromas of dark cherries, plums, clay, dried flowers and mocha. Medium-to full-bodied with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Excellent balance and tension with a velvety texture and a flavourful finish. Drink now or in the next few years." The label of the Viñademoya mentions centenary vines, and this was produced with grapes found in the old vineyards over 100 years old. Mencia 98% Garnacha Tintorera, Doña Blanca and Jerez 2%. This wine is a very good and ripe vintage

The Jaume family have been making wine here since 1826 and still own the same vineyards; some of the vines are now over 100 years old. The Côtes du Rhône “Reserve” vineyards come from different types of soil but mainly from clay-limestone alluvial terraces, sands and clay. "Subtle garrigue notes accent black cherries in this medium to full-bodied wine that's round and supple on the palate and finishes silky and long." This gives the “Reserve” an extraordinary richness and complexity and a very s

Located to the west of the hamlet of Morgon, in the southernmost part of the appellation, the vineyards cover gentle, south-east facing slopes at altitudes of between 350 and 400 metres. The highly eroded soil is very stony, giving this Morgon “Les Charmes” all of the fleshy fruitiness of the great Beaujolais wines, and rich, elegant expression typical of Burgundy wines. Taste Its nose is redolent of jam with nuances of spice and a discrete touch of smoke. It offers tannic structure and lovely f

90 Points - Guia Penin. From 20 year old vines, the Dominio de Taurum has an intense deep colour and delightfully ripe fruit with soft tannins from the subtle oak ageing. This is a fantastic value Toro, well structured with a long finish.  Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Guia Penin Taste Opaque purple-coloured, it has an attractive perfume of violets, spice box, blackcurrant, and blackberry. Delicate and inviting with gentle notes of oak developing as the wine opens on the palate. Full and de

Gold Medal Winner - From the heel of Italy, Puglia, this Negroamora del Salento from the family run, award winning winery of Varvaglione has an abundance of wild fruit with a pleasant streak of vanilla and a silky finish. Ruby red with shades of purple; the nose has fascinating scents of wild berries. The palate is marked by vanilla with a long lingering finish and a velvety texture. Exceptional value for money ! Taste Ruby red with shades of purple; the nose has fascinating scents of wild berri

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

Acknowledged as one of the best winemakers in the world, Alain Brumont has revived the Madiran wine and the Tannat grape variety. Today his Chateaux Bouscassé and Montus (AOP Madiran) vineyards produce world-class prizewinning wines. From 50-100 year old vines with awesome ageing potential. This is a Tannat blend at its best – deep, brooding and full of mocha and spice. 60% Tannat, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. The Tour Bouscassé is a more approachable wine than its bigger brot

From the iconic Sicilian producer Planeta, the La Segreta is a lovely, single varietal Nero d'Avola with aromas of ripe plum, cocoa, wild strawberries and an appealing spiciness. Full and rich with smooth tannins that linger on the palate. A very drinkable and great value wine from an excellent producer. Taste Ruby red colour with violet hues. Aromas of ripe plum, cocoa, wild strawberries and an appealing spiciness. Full and rich with smooth tannins that linger on the palate. Wine Press 88 Point