Paul René Chardonnay Brut 2020 is a shining example of South African Cap Classique, with 92 points from John Platter. This family-crafted sparkling wine from Robertson offers elegance and finesse, showcasing the exceptional quality that’s put Paul René on the map. Wine Press Ratings / Awards Gold Medal - IntercontinentalWineChallenge (2020 Vintage) Gold Medal - LumaAward (2020 Vintage) Taste Aged for 44 months on the lees, this Chardonnay Brut offers a refined, champagne-like profile. Fresh appl

92 Points / Silver Medal - DWWA. A standout 2016 Haut-Médoc that more than lives up to its 92-point DWWA score. Ripe blackcurrant and dark plum are underpinned by savoury notes of cedar, graphite, and a hint of spice. There’s a polished, refined edge to the tannins that speaks to its pedigree. Vivino Rating: 4 (May 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points / Silver Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards (2016 Vintage) 91 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2016 Vintage) "The rather grand chateau of this estate dates

A bold reimagining of Sémillon from the heart of Stellenbosch. Fermented on skins, this striking wine delivers layers of citrus, beeswax, and savoury spice, with a rich texture balanced by vibrant acidity. Complex, structured, and built to evolve, it’s a Sémillon that pushes boundaries while staying true to its origins. Vivino Rating 4.2 (March 2025) Taste A striking take on Sémillon, the 2021 Pound of Flesh is richly textured yet vibrant. Aromas of preserved lemon, beeswax, and white peach lead

Aged for 10 months in Oak barrels and released for sale 12 months after harvest, this Sancerre has had time to develop its complex and balanced flavours and a beautiful ruby colour. This wine displays aromas of strong ripe red berries with tones of cherry in particular, whilst the palate experiences intense aromas and a finish both fresh and crisp. The concentrated palate, ample and harmonious, prolongs the complexity of aromas and supple tannins, and leads to a persistent finale which leaves yo

The La Spinetta Ca' di Pian Barbera d'Asti Superiore 2022 is one of those all-too-rare gems, an affordable great Piedmont wine. Produced from the excellent but incredibly small 2022 harvest, it takes Barbera’s natural intensity and complexity to new heights. Made from 100% Barbera grapes, it was aged for 10 months in French oak barrels rather than the more usual Slavonian oak ones, a luxurious treatment that adds a further dimension to the wine. Like most Barbera’s, the La Spinetta Ca' di Pian B

The great Sauvignon Blancs from Pouilly-Fumé are known (much like their neighbours in Sancerre, Menetou-Salon and Quincy) for their complex minerality and the richness of facets that their respective micro-terroir brings with them. But while the wine prices on the Loire are skyrocketing in many places, this first-class Pouilly-Fumé from the young Domaine de la Croisée stands out as one to follow. Tasting Note The bouquet offers scents of white fruits, chamomile, and freshly mowed grass. Creamy o

This exquisite Chenin Blanc is the fruit of a solitary hilltop vineyard nestled in the Polkadraai Hills, celebrated for its exceptional Chenin Blanc. Here, ancient vines flourish in rocky granite soils, caressed by the invigorating Cape South Easter winds, resulting in a Chenin Blanc that is not merely a wine but a vivid, mouthwatering revelation, brimming with vitality and charm. Tasting Note This vintage open in body and tight in texture: kelp, citrus creams and apples jump forth. The palate i

92 Points - Wine Spectator. The second label of Rocca di Frassinello, this bold yet elegant blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot brings together Italian character and French finesse. Rich and well-structured, it showcases depth, balance, and ageing potential. Recognised early for its quality, it earned a spot in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 by its fifth vintage. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Feb 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Wine Spectator (2020 Vintage) 91 Points - Raffaele Vecchione -

92 Points / Silver Medal - DWWA. An authentic hidden treasure of Ribera del Duero, La Cepa Alta is a 35-hectare estate quietly nestled between two of Spain’s most iconic names — Pingus and Vega Sicilia. Combining elegance and power, this is one of the region’s great undiscovered wines, offering serious pedigree without the fanfare. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points / Silver Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards (2022 Vintage) Taste Spiced red berries and blackberry fruit le

The Crudabendita Reserva is one of Ribera del Duero’s increasingly rare gems — a wine of depth and pedigree that still remains accessibly priced. As the region’s top wines continue to climb in value, spurred by rising demand and a string of outstanding vintages like 2020, Crudabendita stands out for its quality and restraint. Aged exclusively in natural oak — nine months in new French barrels, followed by 13 months in second-year American oak — and finished with over a year in bottle, it’s a win

96 Points – Tim Atkin MW. Only 9,000 bottles of this experimental Malbec were made by the Durigutti Brothers, Hector and Pablo. It is made from five different parcels of vines, defined according to the soil profile: deep clay loam, silt loam, rocky loam, sandy loam and boulder loam. Each parcel is vinified separately in 'concrete eggs' before the final blend is created. The vineyard is at an altitude of 1,050 meters, ensuring good levels of acidity, vital in the production for high quality Malbe

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: 4.2 (Nov 2024) Taste White gold, wit

Montagny, an appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise region of Burgundy only make white wines and are a fuller style and offer great value for money. This Multi award winning wine from Domaine Feuillat-Juillot is from a small 1 hectare parcel of 28 year old vines, which are carefully hand picked to ensure selection of only the best quality fruit.  Beautifully balanced wine with a mineral, chalky nose with a touch of oyster shell and floral notes. Delicious on its own or paired with shellfish and fis

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 (July 2024) Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2020) About t

A sophisticated expression of Franschhoek’s terroir, The Max 2019 is a meticulously crafted Bordeaux-style blend that balances power with precision. The nose is deeply layered, revealing cassis, black cherry, and plum, interwoven with cedar, tobacco, and graphite. The palate is structured yet polished, with finely grained tannins supporting a core of dark fruit, savoury spice, and mineral complexity. Aged in French oak, the wine’s elegance and depth promise remarkable ageing potential, yet its r

The Natte Valleij Axle Chenin Blanc is a refined and vibrant wine that captures the essence of Stellenbosch’s diverse terroir. With fresh aromas of green apple, citrus blossom, and a touch of honeycomb, it leads into a crisp, textured palate of ripe pear and lemon zest, balanced by a subtle mineral edge. Bright acidity and a clean finish make this an exceptional wine for any occasion. Vivino Rating 4.3 (March 2025) Taste The Axle Chenin Blanc is a vibrant expression of Stellenbosch terroir. Fres

From the renowned Pago de Los Capellanes, this 100% Godello from the cool,  northern appellation of Galicia showcases the delightful lime and stone fruit characteristics inherent to Godello. Crisp and refreshing, with a creamy textured finish, a highly rated white from an established winery making world class wines. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Nov 2024) Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Decanter (2020 Vintage) "Layered complex aromas of marzipan, almond, candied lemon and lees undertones. Refreshing with a

Handcrafted – Traditional – Unhurried. Grangehurst Winery is a boutique wine cellar on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in Stellenbosch, aged for 15 years in their own cellar before release, this particular wine is a must try, full-bodied barrel matured red wine with smooth, ripe tannins, especially if you like a great quality Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot / this wine has the benefit of not having to age in the bottle yourself. Typically, Jeremy only releases his wines once they are beautifu

95 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit. Hailing from the exceptional 2019 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 Ame

The Barossa’s tiny 2020 vintage – yields were 50% lower than the ten-year average – tested the winemaking mettle of all producers. The Lou Miranda team routinely take a fanatical approach to vineyard care, but in 2020 daily assessments were undertaken to ensure grapes were picked at the optimum moment. This turned out to be up to three weeks earlier than usual. The tiny harvest was sorted, pressed and fermented in stainless steel for nine days. The team watched fermentation like Goshawks to ensu

95 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit. Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro (SGM) is an Australian wine classic, and the Lou Miranda Estate Fierce III SGM is one of the very best. 2019 was an outstanding year for the Barossa Valley and the family made the most of the conditions to produce a truly beautiful Australian red wine. The Shiraz gives it its wonderfully deep colour and black berry fruit, the Grenache adds plump, overripe cherries and the Mataro provides the backbone. It was aged for 15 months in seasoned

94 Points - International Wine Report. Situated on the banks of the Barbanne river which separates Lalande from Pomerol, this is some of the finest terroir and one of the best performing properties in the appellation. This medium-bodied red displays a fantastic structure with lovey fine tannins that provide plenty of structural backbone. A supple, sensual red Bordeaux with instant appeal and a long path of pleasure ahead. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - International Wine Report (2016 Vintage) Th

In common with all the leading properties in Saint Emilion, Chateau Palais Cardinal produced an exceptional 2022. Given 92/93 points from James Suckling, the 50-year-old vines allow Nicolas Ballande to produce an outstanding wine. In many ways the 2022 was the result of work that was started in 2008. It was then that this ancient estate was given a new lease of life after years of underperformance. The winery was completely overhauled with outdated presses and vats being replaced by state-of-the