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'Voluptuous and charmingly generous, with fine, zingy acidity.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'Citrus fruit, pear and gooseberry aromas, with some big concentration and a hit of spice on the palate, followed by savoury minerality and clean melon and pear fruit, with an expansive finish. Really complex and a great food matcher - it'd be nice with cheese like young Reblochon.' Charlie Young, team leader.
£15.97 Matthew Clark
'Really good, with green apple aromas on a very charming nose. This has very good structure and texture, and a lovely spicy finish, making it an amazing partner for food.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'Earl grey tea, oregano, aniseed, and lemon peel on the nose, with a crisp, nutty palate and a dry finish. I see this working as a premium offering in a gastropub.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£18.10 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Rich and concentrated, with lovely ripeness of fruit on the fresh, unctuous palate, and a long, appealing finish.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'Green fruit, white pepper and citrus aromas leading to a ripe and fruit-rich palate, with decent acidity, making this pretty easy-drinking.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Textbook floral and perfumed notes, with a lovely, mouth-watering finish.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£11.42 Bibendum
'There's great complexity here, with some big aromas of red fruits like raspberry and wild strawberry, and a hint of tobacco leaf. There are also some developed notes, with a hint of forest floor and mushroom. A good option for a restaurant list.' Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.'A very interesting wine, with sour cherries, blackberries, and a touch of Dr Bayard anise notes too.' Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.
£22.05 Bibendum
'Some pronounced white pepper, with good complexity of stone fruits too, and a good level of acidity.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.'A creamy and enticing, ripe nose, with a generous palate that has depth and a fine, long, complex finish.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'Creamy, rich, spicy and peppery.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£18.96 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Crunchy, fresh red fruit with some black pepper notes too, a hint of graphite and a smoky, meaty element. A well-balanced wine with a long, refreshing finish.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.'Sappy and juicy, with floral notes and some bramble fruit, and subtle velvet tannins.' James Fryer, team leader.
£16.77 Boutinot
'Warming coffee and mocha notes, with great length, layers of fruit and integrated tannins.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.'Oak flavours at first - with anise and cinnamon, red fruit and dried herbs - and some good aromatics, with soft tannins and a spicy finish.' Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.
£26.23 Top Selection
'A big, nicely structured wine, with a mix of red and black cherries, and some smokiness, with soft tannins and a sweet, peppery finish.' Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.'A complex aroma of fresh fruits and oak ageing. A very versatile wine that would work really well in restaurants.' Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.
£21.83 Top Selection
'Fresh, grapefruit aromas leading to a dry, nicely textured palate, with good minerality and soft but flowing acidity. A good food-match wine, and nicely approachable.' Charlie Young, team leader. Lovely, with cherry blossom and white pepper. Brilliant on a hot summer's day with some seafood.' Stephanie Robertson, RA Group.
£12.54 Matthew Clark
'A sweet anise and tarragon nose, continuing to the palate with added depth, ripeness and complexity. Very mineral and refreshing, with great balance.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'With tropical fruits and lemon zest, this is fresh and balanced, with good weight and some delicate spices coming through on the finish.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.
£14.47 Matthew Clark
'Fresh strawberry with some elegant tannins and a bit of spice, and a good finish.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.'A spicy wine with intense black fruit and chalky tannins.' Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.'This has a light texture, with delicate red fruit and a hint of pepper, and silky tannins on the well-integrated palate.' Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.
£12.59 Top Selection
£11.35 EWGA, Alexander Wines
£12.57 Bibendum
£17.83 Bibendum
£15.10 Boutinot
£25.42 Top Selection
£15.32 Top Selection
'With notes of red apple, apricot and salted butter, as well as some oak and spices, this is a very good substitute for a pricey aged champagne on a restaurant wine list.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.'Great minerality, as well as pastry and brioche notes. There's lots of fruit too, considering the age, and with much more to come. Complex and balanced.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£18.57 Bibendum
'Great value for a slightly developed cava, with grapefruit notes and a delicate biscuity aroma, leading to a crisp texture and a delicate mousse, with a touch of white flowers.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.'A great nose of cream, autolysis, dried fruits and lemon curd, with punchy citrus and charred characters.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£6.20 Chalié Richards
'Apple and pear comes though on the nose, with a touch of honeysuckle. Good balance of fruit and acidity on the palate, with good length.' Luma Monteiro, Wineria.'A very good cava with aged notes on the nose and palate. It would be excellent by the glass.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£13.69 Matthew Clark
£8.15 Boutinot
'An exuberant nose with a floral component, leading to a palate that's sharp with bright acidity.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.'A dry wine with bright acidity, lemon, lime and green apple skin notes and a limestone finish.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'A good wine for the price point, with salinity and grassiness, with notes of lemon peel and candied orange.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£7.00 Wine Utopia, Wineservice
'With its floral notes of white blossom and green apple, this is a great aperitif wine with balanced acidity.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'Very enjoyable, with pineapple and mango on the creamy nose. A lovely wine overall.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'Notes of honeysuckle and lemon juice leading to a mineral, leafy finish with some light spicy notes.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£11.00 Roberson Wine, Simpsons Wine Estate
'Brilliant, with vanilla and cream, Starburst strawberry and some salty, saline notes.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'This has minerality and citrus fruits, and a fantastic palate with good acidity.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'A plush wine with some well-integrated toasty elements, and toffee, vanilla and pear notes. This can go with heavier dishes, and will develop over time.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.
£22.81 Bibendum
'With some green fruits on the first approach, this is shining on the palate, with acidity that's high and very zingy.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.'This opens with some aromatic, floral chamomile notes, along with some saline crushed-stone notes.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.
£10.26 Lyme Bay Winery
'Quite aromatic on the nose, yet refreshing and mineral on the palate, with an exotic note to the finish.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Very aromatic, with tropical and stone fruit notes as well as pear drops, and a palate that's fruity but light.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£6.13 Three Choirs Vineyards Ltd
'Fresh-tasting, with white blossom scents, crisp apple and lime flavours, and just a twist of delicate spice on the finish.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'Grassy, with green apples and wet-stone minerality, and a fresh lemon finish with a hint of sherbet.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£10.66 Sheridan Coopers / The Winehouse, Hennings Wine
'Youthful, fresh and fruity, with notes of lemon juice - this is easy-drinking, and should be served super-cold.' Erik Simonics, Annabel’s.'With notes of green apple and citrus, everything's in good balance here. This would be good on a restaurant wine list.' Gianluca Provenzani, Belmond Cadogan Hotel.
£15.70 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Some upfront juicy cherry here, with a herbaceous note, and some moderate concentration, with green tea tannins and a dry finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'This has lively and bright acidity, with a peppery note on top, along with some blackberry fruit.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£7.90 Jascots Wine Merchants, Three Choirs Vineyards Ltd
£7.05 Biddenden Vineyards
£12.32 Lyme Bay Winery
£9.23 Matthew Clark, Camel Valley, St Austell Brewery, St Austell Brewery
£10.66 Hennings Wine
£12.97 Bibendum , Hallgarten & Novum Wines, Jascots Wine Merchants
£13.65 Bibendum , Hallgarten & Novum Wines, Jascots Wine Merchants
£17.65 Bibendum
'A very classic Gewürztraminer with good varietal expression. Luscious tropical fruit and floral characters, with warm spice notes and really lovely weight and balance.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'A lychee bomb, with dried sweet apricots, ginger, honey and chamomile.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'This will interact very well with spicy food.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.
£11.83 Famille Helfrich
'A bright, fresh and vibrant wine, with citrus rind and juice, and some distinct minerality. A lovely expression of Riesling expression with good acidity and balance, offering very good value for money.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'With beeswax, lime and jasmine notes, this is a great wine to promote Riesling at a house-wine level.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.
£7.87 Famille Helfrich
'This opens with a good characteristic Riesling nose, leading to a rich and luscious palate, with mouth-watering ripe fruit. Good value for money too.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.'A mineral and petrol nose leads to a generous palate with hints of tropical and confit fruits. A classic from Alsace with good balance.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.
£23.13 Top Selection
'Bold and ripe with juicy fruits and spice notes. A rich and complex wine with good length, and showing really good value for money.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Very dry and floral on the nose, with a lot of white blossom, and a contrasting palate that's very smooth and rich in tropical fruit, with acidity to keep it fresh.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.
£9.63 Bibendum
'Good tangerine and peach notes on the nose, with a peppery feeling on the palate that's also fruity and mouthwatering. A good pairing wine, but also to have on its own.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.'Refreshing, with great concentration of stone fruit, chamomile, honeysuckle and dried apricots.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.
£17.47 Enotria&Coe
'Good varietal expression, this is floral and exotic on the nose, and fresh and classic on the palate.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.'A fruity, balanced wine that's creamy in the mouth with a good palate-cleansing finish.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.
£8.86 Bibendum
'Juicy, elegant fruit with lots of tangerine citrus and stone fruit notes, and a mineral finish. Well-balanced and showing good varietal character. A great food wine.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Aromatic, with lingering ripe tropical fruit, mango, apricots, dandelion, honey and ginger.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.
£16.05 Top Selection
'Tart raspberry and cherry notes with some minty herb notes. The complexity builds as it opens in the glass.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'Great red fruit aromas leading to a palate with juicy acidity. Great on its own, or with light meat dishes.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Silky tannins and a spicy finish, with some stony minerality too.' Mikolaj Harmider, Cava Spiliadis Collection and Simpsons Restaurant.
£11.38 Matthew Clark
'There's soft, supple fruit here, with a little herbaceous lift, leading to more soft berries on the dense palate.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.'Fresh, juicy red-cherry fruit, with some crisp acidity and an elegant style overall.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.'Strawberry and raspberry notes along with some green tobacco and mild earth.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£7.53 Majestic Commercial
'Classic Gamay notes, with berries and floral characters on the nose, leading to some dry tannins on the palate.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Balanced tannins, with notes of raspberries, a hint of blackberry, and some modest spice notes, with crushed black pepper on the finish.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.
£11.11 Hatch Mansfield, Matthew Clark
'Crisp and fresh black plums and cherries, with ripe tannins and a well-balanced finish.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.'Some violet and juicy cherry notes leading to a minty freshness, with light oak spices.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'Darker fruit leading to a cool palate, with some tannin and complexity.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.
£12.21 Matthew Clark
'Lovely ripe fruit with good structure, leading to a rich palate with a good clean finish.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'Light and delicate, with subtle red fruits.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.'Raspberry and strawberry, with some red and black cherry too, and a kirsch note.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.
£8.85 Louis Latour Agencies
'Elegant aromas of red berries and flowers, leading to a juicy palate with good acidity.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Elegant, with forest berries and good balance.' Mikolaj Harmider, Cava Spiliadis Collection and Simpsons Restaurant.'Smooth and elegant, with balanced tannins.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.
£10.60 Bibendum
'Crunchy red fruit notes of cherry and cranberry, leading to a fresh and delicate palate with pure fruit expression. A good food wine.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'Ripe red fruit with some green bell pepper - this has some structure, and an elegant finish with good acidity.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£14.85 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£9.57 Matthew Clark
£14.08 Castelnau Wine Agencies
£10.00 Louis Latour Agencies
£16.14 Enotria&Coe
'A very perfumed and pungent wine with great toast, a hint of white pepper, some nutty character and preserved lemon notes. Very fresh, with crystalline acidity, and a zesty and zingy finish.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'This is showing some complexity, starting with a pleasant nose of tropical fruit, plum and apricot, and a palate that's spicy and creamy, with good texture.' Guillaume Mahaut, ETM Group.
£19.21 Matthew Clark
'A fresh and incisive wine that's flinty, floral and juicy. It's crunchy and crisp on the palate, with a mineral finish.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Wet grass, gooseberry and white flower notes on this fresh and light wine, with stone fruits coming through on the palate.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'Good typicity, with lemon/lime aromas alongside herbal notes, and a touch of minerality too.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£8.09 Davy's Wine Merchants
'I love the acidity and balance of this young, bright wine, with herbaceous, peppery notes and fresh fruit too.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.'Bright and juicy, plus a blackcurrant nose with lots of intensity. The palate is balanced and interesting, not to mention refreshing, with a good balance of acidity and tannins. This sings, with good complexity, and will age too.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£24.95 ADVINI
'Super elegant in style, with good integration of fruit and oak.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'A great ripe start to this wine, fruity with nice complex touches, as well as minerality and spice. There's a lot of oak too but it melds well.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'A nice and vibrant expression of Bordeaux with modern use of oak. Really good and could age for a couple of years.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£13.48 Matthew Clark
'Everything is balanced and in harmony, with some fresh acidity.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'Bright and energetic red fruit here, leading to some good oak that doesn’t overpower.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Dried flowers, wet leaves, sandalwood and forest floor on the nose, leading to a smooth palate with ripe tannins. A match with duck breast.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£11.02 Bibendum
'An intense and complex wine with high acidity dancing with tannins and flavours of jammy morello cherries, as well as cedar and spices.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'Deep black fruit concentration on an intense and very aromatic nose, with some nice tertiary character too - meaty and leathery, as well as some smokiness.' Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.
£22.64 Top Selection
'Brooding dark cherries and cassis on nose, with juicy concentration and mid-palate denseness of fruit, and with a dry, savoury finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'A nice fruity and oaky Bordeaux that's plump and led by meaty dark fruits, with Merlot weight and warmth on the palate. The tannins and acidity help with a clean dry finish too. Excellent value.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£12.79 Jascots Wine Merchants
'A pleasurable wine that's quite complex on the nose, with cassis, pepper, and a spicy, meaty character, leading to more spice and mature fruit on the palate.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'Elegant and restrained, and balanced with good oak integration, showing some tertiary character too.' Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.
£19.67 Liberty Wines
'A balanced and pleasing wine with some subtle citrus notes, minerality and grassy aromas and flavours.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'Green apple with gentle herbal and citrus notes, with a refreshing palate, a light seaweed note and salinity.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.
£15.94 Matthew Clark
'A classic style, carried out with aplomb, with bright, sassy, crunchy fruit touched with herbs and graphite notes, and a clean, driving finish, with oak handled superbly. Excellent winemaking - a graceful and vibrant number.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Lovely, ripe and firm fruit leads to a structured palate, showing intensity, concentration and well-integrated tannins.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£13.16 Laithwaite's Wine
'A joyful wine, with maturity racing along and tertiary notes replacing some fruitiness. Very easy to drink.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'Big structure, but elegant and balanced, with notes of cigar box and dry tobacco coming through, with velvety tannins and some spice.' Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.
£25.71 Matthew Clark
'A good example of Bordeaux, with a tannic mouthfeel supported by freshness and acidity, and a mineral, clean finish.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'Warming and elegant, with gentle fruit and blackberries, and some good tannin structure, with acidity holding it together.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£17.52 Matthew Clark
'A nice elegant touch here, with balanced herbal notes and a little oak to frame the fruit.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'Soft fruit with some bell pepper and herbaceous notes going from the nose to palate.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.'Blueberry, chocolate and vanilla, with a hint of meat, leading to ripe tannins and a long tobacco aftertaste.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£12.99 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Intense, complex and savoury, with notes of cherry jam, black pepper and spice, and some age development in evidence.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'Some leathery, forest floor notes together with red flowers, graphite and an earthiness, with matured black fruit, cherries and plums, and some high yet soft tannins.' Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.
£16.17 Bibendum
'Enchanting, with red and purple berries, roasted hazelnut and a florality too, high acidity and smooth yet lively tannins.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'A highly textural wine, with creamy, intense red and cassis berry fruit.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'A good, fresh expression of Bordeaux that's both juicy and gentle.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£26.37 Bibendum
'A lovely Bordeaux nose with rich fruit and herbaceousness. This is light and fresh - great for the summer.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.'Meaty and leathery, with some decent ripe plum fruit and a spice note on the finish.' Martin Lam, team leader.'Blackberry and toasted notes, with some tobacco and fresh grass, showing good texture of tannins on the palate. A good match with duck breast.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£6.26 Tate Smith
'This delivers a lot... a textural wine with ripe red cherries, some spice and vanilla, with a dry finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'This is showing good concentration, structure and intensity at a very low price level. Perfect for gastro pubs.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'A bargain. Good concentration and balance, with hints of violets.' Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.
£6.35 The Oxford Wine Company
'A more modern style of Bordeaux here, with a big lick of oak and extraction.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'Dark plum with ripe strawberries and velvety tannins well-integrated with refreshing acidity, and some dried herb notes too.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.'Big structure, and fruity, with a good herbaceous character giving the wine extra layers of complexity.' Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.
£21.00 Charles Taylor Wines
'Graphite and leather notes lead to ripe forest fruit and blackberries, with good tannins and acidity.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.'Mineral and precise fruit, this has a lovely palate presence.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'Intensely aromatic, with grippy, dry tannins.' Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.
£30.89 Matthew Clark
'A lighter, easy-going style with red fruit and dark berries, and some tobacco and menthol. More red and dark fruit on the palate is joined by some mushroom and bark notes.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'Classic Bordeaux, with oak, toast, blackberry and blackcurrant, and a dry finish.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.
£8.44 Majestic Commercial
'Dry, broody red berry fruit on nose, leading to some lovely crunchy intensity and balance on the palate, with a dry finish. Young and vibrant.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'Loads of flavour here, with a savoury character and some jammy fruit, spices, wood and chocolate.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.
£16.50 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Herbaceous, with fresh red fruits on the nose too, leading to a palate showing white pepper and delicate spices.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.'Leather and older fruit, with some savoury mushroom notes - easy Old World claret that ticks a few boxes.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Tea leaves, red berries and a hint of iron.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£8.83 Matthew Clark
'Blackberries, raspberries and some noticeable tannins, with nice black peppercorn spice too, and good integration of oak.' Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.'Herbal red and black plums and cherries, with some dark chocolate and grippy tannins on the palate, so this would be best served with some grilled lamb chops.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£11.35 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Savoury and sappy, with smooth, round tannins - old school.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.'Nice ageing, with some balanced ripened fruit alongside soft tannins.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.'Super-elegant, this is creamy, soft, rich and velvety, showing some blackcurrant notes.' Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.
£26.73 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Juicy red fruit and some nice fine tannins here, leading to a complex, dark and chocolatey finish.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'Generous, rich and full, with forest fruits and a pleasing balance and weight.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.'Fabulous for the price.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£10.54 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£13.00 Davy's Wine Merchants
£8.78 Davy's Wine Merchants
£8.65 Laithwaite's Wine
£6.88 Laithwaite's Wine
£6.62 Laithwaite's Wine
£19.00 Charles Taylor Wines
£15.00 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£21.86 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£15.64 Matthew Clark
£13.71 Matthew Clark
£26.97 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£12.61 Bibendum
£24.92 Top Selection
£12.24 Jascots Wine Merchants
£17.18 Jascots Wine Merchants
'Great classic Chablis offering great value, with citrus aromas and a refreshing palate with a hint of minerality.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Fresh stone fruit and crushed seashell notes on the nose, along with some grapefruit, leading to a fresh palate with bright acidity. I'd list this by the glass, either in fine dining or in a gastro pub.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£9.19 Ffarm Vintners
'This is well-made and integrated, with citrus at the start, then cream and a light hazelnut note on the palate, all carried by acidity, and leaving a light, flinty finish.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'An elegant nose with some delicate citrus and minerality, and notes of bergamot and lemongrass. A dry palate and great creamy texture, and a refreshing finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£20.12 Bibendum
'The perfect Chablis - creamy with a hint of lemon and crushed oyster shell notes, joined by some green apple and a long, steely finish. A myriad of wonderful flavours, and a perfect match with Thai crab cake.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'This is all I expect from Chablis, with a blend of tropical and citrus fruits, joined by a touch a cream.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.
£17.41 Top Selection
'A good mineral, stony palate with zesty acidity, a driven, mineral core and a honeyed finish.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'This has a purity in style and lovely consistency on the palate, with hints of almond and some Muscat flavours, and a mineral finish. Perfect for seared sea scallops.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.
£16.90 Domaine Savary
'Excellent value for money, with fresh aromas of citrus and a touch of fern and coriander, and a fruity palate with good acidity and perfect minerality.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'Green apple, wild flowers, crushed stones and wet leaves on the nose, with a crisp palate and almond-driven aftertaste. A premium offering for a gastropub.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
'An elegant nose of citrus, and a dry palate with great texture and a long citrus finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Seashells and grapefruit on the nose, along with some wet stones, leading to a palate that's fresh and vibrant, with some nutty notes on the finish.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£19.90 Bibendum
'Balanced yet refined, this is great value for money.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'Wet stones, iodine and pink grapefruit on the nose, leading to a fresh palate with minerality and a good, lingering, clean finish.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'A flinty, mineral nose and bright, ripe fruit on the palate, with a chalky, mineral finish. Fish cakes for tea.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£17.48 Enotria&Coe
'Great! This has some ripe lemon, with hints of fresh bread and some oyster notes, with a saline finish.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.'Fresh flowers, lemon and orange blossom, as well as some green tea, with good texture on the palate.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'There's racy acidity right through this wine, carrying the sharp citrus throughout, and on to some dry slate and flint on the finish.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.
£22.86 Top Selection
'Flint and gunpowder, with a building intensity to the fruit, with notes of pineapple, mango and starfruit, all covered in lemon cream.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'A rich and delicious wine with hints of vanilla, great acidity and notes of apples and lemons that demand shellfish.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
'This has smoky minerality and rich citrus tart notes, with a hint of cream and an intensity of fruit, moving lightly into some tropical fruit to round it out. The acidity is linear and strong, carrying all the aromatics into the finish, where it lingers.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'A delicious example, with richness, body and great acid. Needs some dover sole with lemon butter.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£17.55 Matthew Clark
'Beautiful, super-clean intensity of aromas of ripe and juicy fruit, some creaminess on the palate, and some stony minerality.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'Fresh, clean and genuine, with notes of white flowers and lemons, and some good acidity and length.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.
£22.15 Bibendum
'Citrus and fresh, with bright and rich acidity, notes of banana custard and a squeeze of pineapple.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'Lemon, green apple and pear notes, with mouth-watering acidity.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'A touch of walnut on the palate, along with clean, vibrant fruits - a match for smoked salmon and cream cheese.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.
£17.48 Bibendum
'This is salty on the nose, with some wet leaves and white flowers to complement, along with pink grapefruit and oregano. The structured palate is creamy and well-balanced, with a herbal aftertaste.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Citrus, white fruit and white flowers on the nose, with a rich palate with some gentle acidity and a hint of alcohol.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£22.91 Bibendum
£23.29 Louis Latour Agencies
£16.05 Bibendum
£16.03 Bibendum
£27.78 Enotria&Coe
£21.19 Enotria&Coe
'An incredibly powerful nose fills the glass, with dried apricot and almonds shining through. An oxidative character is backed up by bitter lemon rind and marmalade, and cut with salinity. Brilliantly fresh and uplifting.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'This is everything Jura has to offer, and worth every penny. It would suit high-end, sharing-style eateries.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.
£48.53 Bibendum
'A beautifully crafted wine with nice weight and structure. This is built to last, and really enticing on the nose.' Olivier Marie, team leader.'A ripe, modern style with lemon curd and green apple, as well as some mineral notes, and a chalky finish.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'Light and elegant, this is a great wine to pair with chicken and pork dishes.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.
£22.03 Orchidées, Maisons de Vin
'A complex, very engaging wine with depth of flavour. Clearly a wine for a serious list at this price.' Martin Lam, team leader.'A rich and full style with some savoury spice alongside fresh nettle and citrus.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.' Enticingly harmonious and voluptuous, with great pace and restraint. Quality fruit handled with savvy winemaking and elegance.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£18.55 Orchidées, Maisons de Vin
'Quite rich and ripe, in a modern style, with good levels of ripeness.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Nice crunchy apple combined with some warm lemon flavours, and with a slightly herbaceous character adding some depth.' Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.'Crisp green apples and some honey, leading to waxy notes and crisp lemon on the palate, with a mineral finish.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£7.34 Wine Importers
'A butterscotch, creamy lactic nose leads to orange nectarine fruit character and a lovely richness that ends juicy and moreish. Very refreshing.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Lychee, pineapple and a touch of lifted green apple, with honey and Greek yoghourt on the finish. This is a really good and widely pairable wine showing some great value.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.
£16.10 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Oxidative and honeyed, this is a mature and oily style, with a ripe and mineral finish.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Peach and lychee notes here, with a touch of sweet lemon and bright acidity.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'Candied lemon notes, combined with yellow apple and acacia, as well as some yellow flower notes.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.
£11.98 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Delicious, with subtle and refined Sauvignon Blanc aromas together with some chalky minerality. This is clean, vibrant and intense, with acidity well integrated with the juicy fruit core.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'Very aromatic and pungent, with floral notes combining with citrus and green fruits. There's good concentration of fruit to balance the vivid acidity here.' Luma Monteiro, Wineria.
£16.12 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'There's some juicy, fleshy fruit here alongside some typical herbaceous notes. This really delivers for its price point.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Lifted and ripe, with gooseberry, tropical fruit and citrus on the nose, leading to ripeness on the palate along with more than enough acidity to balance. A great gastro or quality pub wine.' Charlie Young, team leader.
£7.95 Boutinot
'Lovely on the nose, with oaky, toasty aromas, floral red fruit and some tertiary notes. The palate is rounded, with more tertiary and toast notes, culminating in a good finish with some pleasant green notes.' José Hernandez, Hakkasan.'This is quite the fruit bomb, with a dollop of clotted cream, all leading to some good acidity on the palate.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£11.98 Enotria&Coe
'Ripe and deep, fresh and complex, with notes of ground almonds, melon and grapefruit, and a great finish.' Charlie Young, team leader.'True to type, and good value, with a rich flavour profile, but with good acidity and fruit components.' Martin Lam, team leader.'Lovely balance of fruit, acidity and minerality. Elegant and persistent.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£9.66 Hatch Mansfield
'Very crisp and green, with incredible freshness and really good purity of flavour. Green phenolic notes are well balanced with fruit, providing a pleasurable palate.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Steely and mineral, elegant and precise. This is very intense, with a complex, long finish.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£10.94 Hatch Mansfield
'Lean elderflower and geranium on the nose, with good balance of acidity on the palate, and some nettle and more geranium.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'Rather expressive, with great purity and definition, and pristine fruit.' Olivier Marie, team leader.'Crisp and clean, this is a good representation of Sancerre.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.
£12.05 Mentzendorff & Co
'A very intense and complex nose, with quince, banana skin and guava fruit, leading to a ripe, zingy, precise palate.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Green apple at the start and finish, with a touch of citrus and some floral notes sandwiched in between.' Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.
£14.95 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A delicate, charming summer-berry nose that's quite perfumed. The palate is much more intense, with wild red bramble fruit, strawberries and flowers, and mineral notes too. A very elegant wine with a pure cascade of flavours, and great intensity and style, with a classy finish.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£15.26 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'An elegant nose with soft cherry, cranberry and nuances of pink grapefruit, with a nicely approachable palate.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'With ripe cherry and tobacco notes, this is savoury and delicious, with some earthiness too.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£15.68 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A delicate aromatic profile, with crisp and zesty acidity.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.'Rich, clean citrus, apple and white peach notes, with lovely integrated acidity and mineral structure, leading to a clean, fresh finish with fruit and minerality lingering.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£13.65 Bibendum
'Flinty, smoky, mineral notes, with a lemon-peel freshness and some notes of pith too, adding complexity.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'This has a really pretty nose and good fruit intensity, with a lovely finish.' Salvatore Russo, The Hippodrome Casino.'Wonderful minerality coming through, with a prominent salinity.' Olivier Marie, team leader.
£18.10 Top Selection
'With light lemon zest and cream, this is delicate and poised, with green apple finishing on the palate once the acidity has subsided. A really well put together wine.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'Red apple with some stone fruit and fresh acidity, leading to a balanced finish.' Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.
£10.77 Orchidées, Maisons de Vin
'Delicious soft citrus and stone fruit, with a lovely steely, mineral backbone. An elegant wine with great structure.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'A good perfume on the nose of white flowers combined with citrus and pear, and a vibrant palate with balanced acidity.' Luma Monteiro, Wineria.
£13.22 Majestic Commercial
'Flinty, lean and precise on the nose, leading to an austere palate with lean, green-skinned apple, some crab apple and lemon-zest citrus.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'Youthful and attractive, with a herbal character and a candied, lemon-waxy texture with honeysuckle and notes of hawthorne.' Olivier Marie, team leader.
£13.49 Majestic Commercial
'A bone-dry, sappy Sauvignon Blanc with true Loire character.' Martin Lam, team leader.'Appealing sweet Granny Smith notes on the nose lead to a fruity core with juicy, refreshing acidity.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'Gooseberry and fresh-cut grass with lemon curd and white flowers.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£12.12 Liberty Wines
'A very mineral nose accompanied by some stone and vegetal characters on the palate - a very pleasant wine overall.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.'This is showing breed and class. It's exquisite and beautifully delineated, in a lifted and ethereal style.' Olivier Marie, team leader.
£23.63 Enotria&Coe
£15.22 Orchidées, Maisons de Vin
£12.28 Orchidées, Maisons de Vin
£14.55 Hatch Mansfield, Matthew Clark
£16.62 Hatch Mansfield, Matthew Clark
£6.18 Wine Importers
£15.58 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£18.85 Bibendum
£17.16 Bibendum
£9.82 Matthew Clark
£17.71 Enotria&Coe
£16.76 Enotria&Coe
£17.34 Top Selection
'Delicate red floral aromas to start, with vanilla flavours and a touch of cinnamon too, leading to silky tannins and a creamy texture, with savoury notes and a well-balanced finish.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.'With big bright cherry notes and some rose on the nose too, this is fruit-forward, juicy and balanced. It would be a good wine by the glass.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£14.37 Matthew Clark
'Everything in harmony here, with balanced flavours of soft and juicy cherries, and just a hint of earthiness and spice.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Red roses and delicate spicy oak aromas, with elegant texture and bright red cherries and cranberries. Well-balanced tannins and fresh acidity too, leading to a juicy finish.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.
£20.43 Hatch Mansfield
'Juicy red cherries and red rose aromas, with velvety tannins and a delicate, earthy finish.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.'A bright and exuberant wine with firm tannins and a smooth finish.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'A lovely, sappy young Pinot with a fresh, floral and red fruit nose. Outstanding value. Charcuterie, please!' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£7.21 Baythorne
'An earthy style showing good typicity, with notes of red berries, some floral hints, and notes of tapenade and mushrooms too. This is a savoury wine with fresh acidity and round, ripe tannins.' Diana Rollan, D&D London.'A lovely, elegant and balanced wine that's full of grace. Well suited to a fine-dining table, and a fun wine to offer by the glass too.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.
£27.15 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A great premium, aged Burgundy with boiled red fruits on an ethereal nose. This is alive and kicking on the palate, with some preserved fruit showing through to long, rolling finish.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'This is a style that shows some maturity and development that creates some lovely complexity, with round and juicy tannins.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.
£46.57 Bibendum
'A superbly elegant Pinot Noir, although still quite young.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.'There's finesse on the nose, developing a gamey fruitiness, leading to a muscular palate with super tannins and excellent fruit. A big Burgundy that delivers on the nose and palate.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£105.04 Jascots Wine Merchants
'An intense aromatic profile of cooked red cherries, rose and cinnamon spice, with oaky flavours on the finish, and a delicate juicy sweetness too.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.'Ripe black cherry with smoke and meaty notes too, leading to a lovely, silky texture. An elegant, nicely made Burgundy.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£29.17 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'This is really lovely for the price, with sweet cherry and currant notes leading to some grippy tannins and lots of spice too.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Herbal, fruity and juicy, with red berries - this is fresh and vibrant, and easy to drink.' Diana Rollan, D&D London.'Perfumed, elegant and true to the region.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.
£14.90 Liberty Wines
'An intense aromatic profile of delicate dried cherries and passion fruit, with delicate complexity of sweet spice and savoury elements, and round tannins.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.'A good, spicy Pinot nose with a definite lick of oak, some good red fruit concentration and pleasing minerality.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£23.50 Liberty Wines
'A balanced wine with some complexity, good structure and balanced oak. A good price tag too.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.'Ripe red plum with fennel and white flower aromas, leading to crushed red berries, some gentle spice and green tobacco leaves.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.
£18.93 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'This has dense cherry fruit with a nice toasty note, and good depth of fruit. Plump and fresh, with a mineral finish.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'A very good wine, with complex red and black cherries and some smoky, toasty notes, as well as vanilla, tobacco leaves and cinnamon.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.
£25.40 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Full of character, this is fruity and floral, with additional spice and earthy notes. A food wine.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'A beautiful nose with tertiary complexities coming through, and some perfumed, excellent fruit and acidity.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'Ripe red fruits that feel quite plump and generous on the palate, while the nose is teeming with five spice and anise.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
£18.17 Top Selection
£27.98 Jascots Wine Merchants
£34.99 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£30.86 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£34.26 Bibendum
£14.05 Enotria&Coe
£20.76 Top Selection
£24.40 Top Selection
'Lovely perfume, with violet, blackberry, thyme and rosemary, and a palate that's full-bodied and concentrated, with some chocolate notes and a long, fresh finish. Great value too.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'Ripe and fresh red and dark fruits here, with some real substance to the palate. This would make a good winter house wine.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.
£6.25 Molson Coors
'Full-bodied and spicy, this is an ambitious, oaky style, with bright cherries, blackberries, cocoa and vanilla. A very rich, well-made wine with a lovely savoury finish.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'Full-on, with dark, spicy fruits and high concentration. There's great complexity here, and really good maturity of fruit too.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.
£28.25 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A beautiful nose of warm spiced blackberry, with some additional vanilla on the palate, and a warm, ripe fruit finish.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.'A very dense and intense wine with backbone, but showing great elegance too. This is polished and very suave, while being focused and in-depth too, with juicy and succulent tannins, and alcohol under control.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
£47.59 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'This has a concentrated nose, with ripe, jammy fruit leading to a full and generous palate, with velvety tannins and lovely spices.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.'Vibrant, silky fruit with a punch of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.'Rounded, with big character, and notes of green olives, capers and red fruits, as well as an earthiness.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.
£15.60 LA CROIX DE SAINT JEAN - DOMAINE CHABBERT
'Round and succulent, cooked fruits, dried apricots and prunes, along with red and black cherries, and an earthiness, as well as cinnamon and cardamom spice.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'Big, full and tannic, but all in good balance with the fruit, and with good length.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.
£26.03 DOMAINE DE LA BAUME
'Fruity and juicy, round and succulent, with red plums, raspberries and blackberries joined by spice notes of cinnamon, vanilla and a hint of star anise, as well as capers and green olives, leading to a herbaceous and fresh finish.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'Fresh, lively fruit with supportive tannic structure and a nice meaty element too.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£12.95 Liberty Wines
'Dark fruits and herbal notes give way to a bit of spice on the chewy palate.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'A fragrant nose of red and black fruit with a well balanced palate of acidity, fruit and structure.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'Juicy with tight-grained tannins and a worn wood influence, with plum skin and currant leaf too.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
£12.90 Enotria&Coe
'Fresh balsamic notes and a soft, textured palate with plush red berries. Full-bodied and very friendly.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.'This has a juicy core to the brambly fruit, with a leafy overtone, and a bit of horse and saddle, joined by pepper and spice on the woody finish.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
£6.20 Majestic Commercial
'Dense, ripe and dark, with an earthy touch. The palate's dark and rich, with granite notes and fine tannins.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'This is supple and round, with good oak expression and smooth tannins, and a lot of fruit character too.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.
£10.19 Bibendum
'Ripe and succulent, with lively cherry and raspberry, and some floral notes. Violets and roses haunt the palate, with framboise and gentle spice too - this is soft and elegant, with much drinkability.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'A juicy, crunchy red wine with plenty of cherries and violets. Supple and round.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.
£6.25 Boutinot
'A chalky and mineral wine with velvety tannins - this is elegant and nicely structured, with dry red berries and spices on the nose, with predominant minerality on the palate. An excellent wine for pairing with meats.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.'Everything's there: fruit, structure, acidity, alcohol and tannins, all in balance.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.
£25.67 Top Selection
'Spicy, herbal and vegetal, with some red fruit and no obvious oak, leading to a full-bodied palate that's fresh, traditional and rustic.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'Sour cherry fruit and plums in brandy, and quite floral too, with an elegant but savoury palate. An enjoyable wine.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
£13.12 DOMAINE DE LA BAUME
'A juicy wine with a bit of hay and earth, and some grippy tannins.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Great balance between tannins, alcohol and acidity, with a clean finish.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'With some chalky red fruits, this is quite unadorned, and a good easy-drinking red for rillettes or confit duck.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£7.50 Molson Coors
'Dry, ripe black fruits with hints of oak and sweet spice, and some smoke and tobacco notes, leading to a pleasant finish.' Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.'Notes of ripe plum, dark cherry and cassis, with smoke and dark chocolate, as well as some herbal notes and crushed stone.' Markus Dilger, Dilger Sommelier Selection .
£13.17 Famille Helfrich
'Full-bodied and herbal, with wild shrubs, mint and violet, and a smooth and chocolate palate - an easy modern style.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'Perfumed aromas and flavours of crunchy red cherries - a well-balanced red wine.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.'Smoke on the nose, with some redcurrant and red berries on the palate.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.
'A complex wine to make you think, with earthy barnyard aromas and some nice black fruit. A strong character.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.'Very farmyard-like and rustic, with very dark plum and pepper too, with a fine toast. A juicy, crunchy, broad wine.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Funky and savoury, with a mineral, elegant palate.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£11.78 Bibendum
'A well-structured wine with aromas of coffee and red berries leading to mocha and leather flavours, with great presence of French oak.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.'Lots of spice and dense black fruits - this is a well-made wine with a real meaty character.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
£10.20 Bibendum
'Rich dark fruits and a balsamic note on the nose, along with some bramble spice, leading to herbal and spice notes that feel quite well-integrated.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Intense blackcurrant and dark cherries with a touch of vanilla, and a deep, velvety texture.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.
£15.37 Top Selection
'Hedonistic, with chocolate and some black cherry, and good backbone. On the richer side, this offers plenty of character.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.'Some leafy earthiness with nutmeg and clove on the finish.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.'Good balance and an easy style, with ripe fruits and a hint of sweet spices.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.
£9.38 Jascots Wine Merchants
£17.12 Liberty Wines
£6.33 Davy's Wine Merchants
£12.32 Enotria&Coe
£8.13 Matthew Clark
£8.70 Liberty Wines
£10.87 The Wine Company
£7.12 10 International Ltd
£9.87 JONQUERES D ORIOLA
£6.02 Majestic Commercial
£12.52 Louis Latour Agencies
£6.52 Matthew Clark
£11.04 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£10.53 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£22.73 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£9.29 Bibendum
£8.43 Bibendum
£12.28 Bibendum
£7.67 Bibendum
£9.77 Top Selection
'This opens with notes of pineapple and peach, and with a hint of white pepper too, leading to a deep palate that's well complemented by bright acidity.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'A really good example of Languedoc Viognier, with lovely acidity. This is young and lively, and would be ideal as an aperitif on a hot summer evening.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.
£6.73 Majestic Commercial
'Delicate citrus fruit and white flowers on the nose, followed by freshness and floral notes such as jasmine and honeysuckle on the palate. A very good wine with a good finish.' Luma Monteiro, Wineria.'Fresh, clean ripe fruit such as pear, lemon and white peach. This is clean, crisp and delicate, and a good option for pairing with salads and white fish.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£10.63 Bibendum
'Absolute love this, with its chamomile and white flowers, and lemon notes too. It’s delicate, yet it has personality, and good fruit concentration.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.'Really lovely, with green papaya and dried pineapple, along with oolong tea notes and a bit of jasmine too. Quite versatile - I could see this working in almost any restaurant.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
£18.03 Bibendum
'Leesy and perfumed, leading to a full-bodied and spicy palate with very ripe William pear, and with a long finish too.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'Honey, lemon and vanilla on the nose lead to a palate that's smooth, with good freshness and a gentle citrus finish. A good match with asparagus risotto.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£9.28 Bibendum
'A delicate wine with a light spritz, showing some ripe lemon zest notes and good concentration that builds on the finish, with some mineral saltiness.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Peach blossom with some delicate citrus and peach fruit, this has lovely balance and integrated acidity, with some minerality too.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£8.09 Matthew Clark
'A statement wine that's mineral and smoky, with vanilla notes and a rich, full-bodied palate with lovely freshness.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'A great, complex aroma with some candied lemon nuts and vanilla, leading to a dry palate with great structure and a nice finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£26.92 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A lovely elegant and delicate wine, with seamless acidity and clean mineral notes, and a lovely texture too. A good aperitif, or a match for salads or light fish dishes.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'There's good concentration here. Fresh and great value - this would work wonders in a gastropub.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
£8.64 Bibendum
'A great example of Viognier from the Languedoc in a good year. An aromatic wine with some fruit, and showing some great value for money.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'With notes of melon, apricot and citrus blossom, this is easy and fresh.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'Perfect - loving the balance of this wine.' Michael Moore, The London Cookhouse.
'Bright with light tropical fruits and lovely mineral notes.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Notes of acacia flower, green apple, lime and elderflower, with good length.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.'A fresh and crisp wine with some juicy lime and lemon notes.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£6.09 Matthew Clark
'Crisp and ripe citrus fruit and tropical fruit, like passionfruit and gooseberry, with a lovely texture and fruit-led finish.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'Terrific value, with delicious grapefruit on both the nose and palate.' Martin Lam, team leader.'Lemon and peach notes, with a delicate herbaceous finish.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.
'Citrusy, with a floral character and refreshing texture, notes of yellow plum, and a smooth finish.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.'Honeyed, with a hint of residual sugar, and notes of grapefruit, with just enough tart acidity. Great with fatty meats such as goose, duck or pork.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£8.00 Flint Wines
£8.82 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£14.64 Enotria&Coe
£6.99 Molson Coors
£8.45 Liberty Wines
£7.26 Molson Coors
£6.88 Majestic Commercial
£23.66 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A very expressive and pronounced wine, with good use of oak and notes of sweet spice, cream and concentrated fruit.' Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.'This offers good concentration and complexity for its price point. A rich and ripe style of Burgundy with an abundance of toasty oak alongside bruised pears, peaches and apricots.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
£15.00 Hatch Mansfield
'An aromatic nose with notes of citrus, toast and fresh butter, and a vibrant palate with elegance, good length and just a touch of weight.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.'Great tautness and minerality here, with some sweet, ripe peach and gunmetal notes on the palate.' James Fryer, team leader.'An excellent wine with great depth, refreshing acidity and a long, clean finish.' Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.
£21.53 Top Selection
'Delicate oaky-toastiness is well-integrated with the fruit here, with notes of yellow apples and lemons.' Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.'Ripe apricot, mandarin, fresh butter, vanilla and oak. Polished and elegantly creamy. A solid classic.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.
£25.39 Jascots Wine Merchants
'Really complex and layered on the nose, with lemon curd, pastry, cream, red apple and spiced peaches, and a palate that's very well-structured. Excellent harmony, with great acidity to carry things through.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Elegant and round, with hints of cinnamon and vanilla, touches of cream, and good fruit concentration.' Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.
£46.98 Jascots Wine Merchants
'Great length and complexity, with lemons, limes and vanilla, and a creamy texture.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'Pronounced on the nose, with concentrated zesty stone and tropical fruit, along with cream, butter, brioche, nuts and sweet spices, with a long-lasting finish and some saline minerality.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.
£64.27 Jascots Wine Merchants
'Crunchy, fresh stone fruit, with some good acidity and concentration.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.'A good wine with ripe fruit characteristics such as white peach, white apples and white pear. Lovely and refreshing, this is ready to drink now.' Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.
£12.14 Matthew Clark
'Fresh lemon, peach and apricot, and a creamy element too, with high acidity.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.'Warm peach, pineapple and melon notes, with some stony minerality leading to a fresh finish with some oak spices.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£7.73 Majestic Commercial
'With notes of peach and apricot kernel, and a stone, mineral finish, this is a crowd-pleaser that's not too ripe and not too lean. It would sell well on a restaurant list.' James Fryer, team leader.'Pears and peaches, and a touch of floral too, with oak spice joining to knit a complex nose with loads of underlying minerality. The palate's generous, with notes of ripe stone fruit, and more oak, with superb lift and an elegant finish.' Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.
£13.93 Enotria&Coe
'A creamy and generous style, with oak and lees well handled.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'A very fine example, with good balance of fruit and acidity, and just enough oak.' Lukas Nikanorovas, 20 Stories.'Warm vanilla and oak spice, with pineapple and melon fruit, and a lemon finish.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£19.50 Top Selection
'A layered and attractive nose of white flowers, butter, grapefruit, peaches and lemons, while the palate is very fresh and clean. An attractive style of Burgundy with some years ahead of it.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'This has a creamy, buttery texture with yellow apples, white pepper and a slightly toasty aroma. Very complex and well-balanced.' Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.
£31.04 Top Selection
'Really good value for money, with white pear and vanilla stone fruit flavours.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'Creamy vanilla, pineapple and peach, with some green apple too, and warming baking spices from the oak.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'Fresh crunchy lemon and peach notes, with refreshing acidity.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.
£11.42 Hatch Mansfield, Matthew Clark
'Notes of light guava and white flowers on the nose, and a fresh, bright palate with nice fruit and a taut mineral flow.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Delicate notes of apple and lemon zest, with a nice mineral touch, and some good creaminess on the palate. Precise, lean and very well-balanced.' Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.
£14.23 Bibendum
'A spicy, savoury oak nose, with some baked apple and lemon curd, while the palate's more mineral, with lightly spiced apple cake.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'A really good wine, with dried apricot, nuts, candid lemon and marzipan, as well as wet stones. Rich and matured.' Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.
£22.44 Top Selection
£12.83 Matthew Clark
£11.42 Davy's Wine Merchants
£15.33 Davy's Wine Merchants
£19.49 Hatch Mansfield
£9.96 Hatch Mansfield
£16.95 Liberty Wines
£10.83 Great Grog
£18.70 Bibendum
£32.87 Bibendum Wine
£30.34 Top Selection
£22.71 Jascots Wine Merchants
'Intense liquorice and black fruit aromas leading to a lighter palate with a cherry yoghurt character, and with good length that stays on the fruit.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Good fruit content, with some real flashiness on the palate, alongside some well-balanced spice notes. This is super fresh, but with great structure too.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
£14.50 Weingut Franz Keller
'Burgundian in style, with plenty of citrus and stone fruit all wrapped in puff pastry and accompanied by vanilla cream. A wonderfully balanced palate with a creamy texture.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'Dry, ripe yellow stone fruits and apple alongside delicate blossom hints and a fresh tropical note of pineapple, with a clean finish and vibrant acidity.' Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.
£23.63 Weingut Franz Keller
'A well-built wine that's young and powerful, with some bright citrus zest notes as well as ripe tropical fruits.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'This is very light and poised, with some white tea and jasmine on the nose leading to vibrant acidity rubbed with lemon zest and green apple. A balanced and light wine, but with great structure too.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.
£20.51 Bibendum
'A charming nose with some floral notes as well as ripe yellow fruit, and a concentrated palate with tropical fruit and an energetic finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'A super wine that ticks all the boxes - juicy, elegant, refreshing and clean, calling out for another glass, either with or without food.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'Elegant, lively and appetising.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.
£12.75 Boutinot
'Pretty fantastic, with lots going on. Notes of stone fruits and some tropical notes too, with minerality to balance and some good intensity.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'Clean and tropical notes, as well as blossom, honeysuckle and elderflower, with a hint of development. These sit alongside light petrol hints and some grapey characters too, leading to a great, elegant finish.' Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.
£31.98 Top Selection
'Moderately oaked and super zippy, this has loads of character, with lots of butter and nuts, peach and flint.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Yellow fruit and some candied citrus aromas lead to a complex palate with ripe fruit, nuts and a hint of brioche. This needs food.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£36.68 Weingut Franz Keller
'Clear and crunchy red fruits alongside a rich and textured palate, following some pleasing herbal and spicy complexity on the nose, with juicy red fruits. Good structure.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards. Earthy and interesting, with dusty red fruits and a fine and supple palate.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.
£18.40 Bibendum
'Lifted, complex notes of citrus and floral characteristics, with an unctuous mouthfeel.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'This is full of flavour, with some great citrus and flinty aromas, and some petrol, leading to a dry, elegant palate with quince jelly and roasted lemon notes, and a creamy texture.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£18.99 Bibendum
'Stunning quality here, with open aromas of tropical fruit and lemon posset leading to an elegant palate with great acidity.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Rich green apple and lemon rind, with a hint of flint on the nose. The palate has linear acidity that brightens everything, with lemon, orange blossom and a hint of tropical fruit. The finish and structure carry this brilliantly.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.
£17.43 Bibendum
'This has a nose of grapefruit, slate, a touch of clotted cream, and tarragon, with a fresh, elegant palate and a long mineral and nutty finish. One to list in fine-dining restaurants.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Great intensity of ripe, bright stone fruits and lemon, with complex aromas and lingering minerality.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£30.72 Enotria&Coe
'Gunflint and green grass, with a wet-rock minerality on the nose, and a palate that's bursting with lemon and sherbert, grapefruit pith and pineapple. The acidity is bright and vibrant, with a long finish ending in violet and rose petal.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'An off-dry palate with great acidity.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£19.73 Top Selection
'Bright, fresh red cherry, with a bit of cranberry and strawberry too - an easy-drinking wine with crisp acidity.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'With plum and cherry notes, this is a fruit-driven, summery red wine.' Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'Fresh red fruit with a hint of spice and high minerality.' Jan Van Heesvelde, L’Enclume.
£11.90 Weinhaus Kreuzberg UG
'Tropical notes on the nose lead to a waxy palate with honey, white peach and a lychee finish, with clean and fine acidity.' Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.'Floral characteristics overlay citrus notes, with some nuances of stone fruits on an aromatic palate.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£15.32 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Sherbet notes overlay deeper citrus and peony, with a full palate of baked citrus fruit.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'Jasmine and light blossom on the nose, over a hint of rich pineapple and stone fruits.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'A rich and complex wine, but it needs some time.' Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.
£43.27 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Plum and red flowers upfront, with spices coming up gently as the personality of the terroir becomes more present. Good tannins, and a pleasure to drink.' Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'Vibrant red fruits, with some attractive tertiary forest floor notes. An elegant wine that represents the style well.' Jade Koch, team leader.
'A muscular wine with a singular personality! This has an opulent nose with potpourri of dried red flowers, becoming more gentle on the palate.' Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'Savoury, dry and light-bodied, with some earthy spice and red fruits.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.
£14.29 Bibendum
'With jasmine blossom, rosewater and orange blossoms on the nose, this is wonderfully delicate and poised, and very linear.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'Ripe, fresh pink grapefruit flavours - this is well-balanced, with good acidity and length.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£42.53 Bibendum
'Petrol and diesel aromas, with mature, honeyed peach fruits, and a slight varnish note on the nose too.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'Honeysuckle and honeyed apple notes, with some petrol minerality, joined by dried mango and pineapple.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£38.59 Bibendum
'A fresh nose of wild flowers and lemon zest, with some gingerbread notes, leading to vibrant acidity on the palate, with minerality and a ripe citrus finish.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Good quality Riesling with enough fruit and acidity to support the residual sugar.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£12.53 Bibendum
'A fresh and citrusy nose, with some crushed stones to complement, leading to a crisp palate with refreshing acidity and a lemon-zest finish. A good gastropub or brasserie listing.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Nice aromas of stone fruit, and a palate that's harmoniously elegant.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£8.85 Boutinot
£9.04 Bibendum
£13.12 Bibendum
£16.00 Boutinot
£15.34 Enotria&Coe
'Floral and perfumed, with lots of fruit and an intense, long finish.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.'Aromas of grapes, rose petals, fresh grass, pink grapefruit and apricot on the nose, with a fresh palate that has acidity to complement the fruit, and a long, fruity aftertaste. This would be a good match for sweet and sour dishes.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£14.36 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Hi-toned and super aromatic, with red berries and herbs, and a palate balancing spicy red fruit and savouriness, and some tarry notes, and a fresh, chalky finish.' Martin Lam, team leader.'This has some complex aromas and flavours, with boysenberry and some savoury herbal notes too - a lovely structure, and well-integrated too. An intense and complex wine.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£16.97 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Cherries, strawberries, raspberries and red rose petals, as well as some volcanic character with a touch of toast, smoke and tar. This is firm on the palate, with powdery tannins and refreshing acidity.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'This is quite savoury, mineral and chalky, with crunchy red fruit and a plum finish. Good with smoky, grilled, fatty lamb cutlets.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£13.86 Bibendum
'Zesty citrus and stone fruit are joined by a touch of pineapple, as well as some dairy, pastry and a touch of sweet spices, as well as some minerality. Good concentration too.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.'This has a rich texture, with bready notes and white flowers. An elegant and forward wine with pear, green apple and a light stalkiness.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
£16.14 Bibendum
'This is delicious, with a good amount of skin contact giving this grippy complexity, with peach and apricot notes and a creamy texture, culminating in a floral finish.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Yeasty and creamy, with some ripe citrus, stone fruit, melon and pineapple, as well as red apples and beeswax, and a good finish.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.
£14.55 Southern Wine Roads
'What a beauty! Some minty notes on the nose, leading to a light body with huge complexity.' Tanya Mann, consultant.'This is showing some maturity on the nose, along with some red fruit notes, and hints of prune coming through. On the palate there's very delicate fruit, and floral notes too.' Luma Monteiro, Wineria.'Very distinctive and different, with lovely secondary and tertiary notes.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£22.00 Southern Wine Roads
'A rich nose and a lingering, mouthwatering palate with white fruits and peach notes.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'Peppery, with citrus, tropical and stone fruits leading to a generous, fruity palate, and with very pronounced minerality and good levels of acidity. A really well-made wine that's great for a by-the-glass offer, and great value for money!' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.
£9.30 Boutinot
'Pure ripe strawberry with some rustic earthy tones, leading to a lovely texture and integrated acidity.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'Very perfumed on the nose, with red fruits and floral notes. The intensity of the fruits keep the wine balanced on the palate, with a very pleasant finish.' Luma Monteiro, Wineria.
£10.59 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A very complex wine with enough elegant fruit concentration to cope with the tannins. A perfect wine for summer when you want that freshness and brightness of red fruits.' Tanya Mann, consultant.'Chocolate notes and a smooth, earthy tannic structure, with violets and some delicate vanilla oak influence.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.
£13.63 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Fantastic, with apricots and lime juice, and great weight. I'd want it on my list.' Diego Carballido, Bar Boulud - Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park.'Green leaves, lily and some pear notes, with a palate that's textural and elegant, and a lingering nutty finish. One for pork roast with pear compote.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£16.28 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Farmy and smoky, with some tobacco and earthy flavours, along with orange marmalade and leather, some dried apricots and a hint of fresh mint.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'Very polished, with amazing tannin structure and some tawny port characters with dried fruits.' Tanya Mann, consultant.
£24.50 Southern Wine Roads
'This has a touch of spritz and a lime sherbert finish. Lively on the palate with a citrus vein throughout.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'Lots of citrus and apple crunch, with punchy acidity and a little minerality, all finished with some white-pepper warmth.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£10.75 Boutinot
'A fantastic wine, with good weight, ripe citrus and a subtle saltiness.' Diego Carballido, Bar Boulud - Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park.'A very elegant stone fruit palate, with peaches and apples jumping out at you, and acidity that's punchy but in-check. Refreshing and with really good concentration. Great with scallops or roast chicken.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£15.11 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Maraschino cherry, red plum and strawberries, with a floral character of red rose petals and a touch of toastiness too.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'Chalky and a tad rustic, with fresh blackberry fruit and some savoury aromatics and spice notes.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£9.45 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Lovely, juicy and rounded - this is a complete and fresh style. It's slightly flinty and mineral, with white peach. An easy-drinking wine.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'Refreshing acidity, with a mineral, wet-stone element and fresh citrus and stone fruit, as well as green apple, jasmine and white pepper. Good concentration and a good aftertaste.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.
£12.54 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'This has some high acidity, with flinty notes and some fresh citrus and touch of pear, as well as jasmine notes. Waxy and nutty, with good concentration.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.'An orange blossom and light, nutty character, with some unripe white fruits. A pretty wine with a long finish of sesame and lees.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
£12.15 Boutinot
'Opening with straw character and some lemon fruit, this is oily and quite textural, with some salinity too.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Notes of wax, honeysuckle, guava and passion fruit, with some racy acidity.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.'Light and refreshing - a good wine to have by the glass.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.
£10.24 Jascots Wine Merchants
£26.07 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£10.65 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£9.85 Southern Wine Roads
£10.82 Enotria&Coe
£16.13 Enotria&Coe
£10.22 Jascots Wine Merchants
'This is light and very easy-drinking, with garrigue, savoury dried basil and sour cherry notes, all leading to refreshing acidity and a bright finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'A delicate nose of strawberry and crunchy cranberries to start, leading to some smooth tannins and good acidity, which all make this a good match for tartare.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.
£5.85 LWC Drinks
'There's great intensity of aromas here, with black fruits and hints of sweet spice and bell pepper. A mid-high restaurant house wine.' Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.'An enjoyable, well-made wine, with fresh dark forest fruit notes.' Erik Simonics, Annabel’s.'A lovely balance of ripe berry fruit and crisp acidity - great complex flavours for a house wine.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£5.52 Matthew Clark
'Opening with candied dark fruit, there's some good acidity showing here, as well as blackcurrant and blackberries and an oaky note of dark chocolate.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'A ripe and juicy wine, this is plush, with lots of plum and currant, and a bit of black cherry too. Simple but well made, and a steal at this price!' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
£3.98 Molson Coors, LWC Drinks, Suma Wholefoods
'Very aromatic! Eucalyptus and jam notes with very gentle tannins and lovely fruit. Excellent for this category.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'Red fruit and a creamy velvety texture make this easy to drink, with bright freshness on the long finish.' Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.'Good complexity for a house wine, yet light.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£5.96 Matthew Clark
'A medium-bodied wine with red fruit and a touch of vanilla, and quite silky on the palate.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'Well-balanced and easy-drinking - this really over-delivers on complexity for it’s price.' Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.'Some savoury touches with a bit of fruit make this a solid house wine for many bars, pubs and casual restaurants.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
£5.74 Chalié Richards
'Cassis and green bell pepper dominate the aromatics, with fresh acidity on the palate holding the tannins in check. There's great flavour intensity here, with cassis and pepper continuing to the finish.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'Luscious berry fruit, with lovely balance between some earthy notes and sweet spice. Good concentration and finish, yet easy-drinking.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£5.65 Boutinot
'A good hit of raspberry and red hedgerow fruit and texture, as well as some welcome freshness. This is great entry-level Rioja.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Aromas of red fruits such as cherries and strawberries, leading to coffee and ripe berry notes. I'd definitely recommend this as a house red, particularly for a Spanish restaurant or tapas joint.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.
£5.57 Boutinot
'Vibrant, juicy red berry fruit, with some floral notes and a touch of sage, all accompanied by some mouth-watering acidity.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.'A nicely coffee-oaked nose, leading to a nicely toasted black cherry palate. Sausages, please.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£5.69 Molson Coors
'A lovely nose! There's good raspberry fruit here, along with some rose petal notes. Elegantly done.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'Black fruits prevail on the nose, giving space to ripe red cherries on the palate, with a rounded, creamy texture, delicate tannins and a touch of sweet spices.' Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.
£5.35 LWC Drinks
'A pure, fruit-driven Grenache style with some cooler fermentation, showing crunchy red cherry notes. Great for a summer selection in restaurants and bars.' Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.'Sweet, pungent fruit aromas with plenty of mint, and a pleasantly dry palate with underlying fleshy dark fruit characters. A good bistro house red.' Charlie Young, team leader.
£6.00 Kingsland
'Showing good complexity and balance for a house wine, this is well-rounded, with some dried fruit.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'With red cherries and a herbaceous element on the nose, the palate shows some good dark fruit complexity, balanced with refreshing acidity.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.
£5.71 Matthew Clark
'A fruity wine with good ripeness and firm red fruit flavours holding on into the aftertaste.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'Dry cherry and cassis notes, with good balance.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'With its dark, jammy fruits and minty herbs, this is a pretty tasty by-the-glass option.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£5.48 Matthew Clark
'A versatile house red with wild blackberry aromas, leading to a full-bodied palate with spice and power, but not jammy, with good texture, and blackberries and dark plum flavours dominating.' Charlie Young, team leader.'With its red fruit aromas and flavours, and some oakiness with hints of spices, this is easy to drink and pair with food, and is great value for money.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.
£5.60 Frederic Robinson
'This is quite pungent on the nose, with green bell pepper and a herbaceous note, as well as dark fruit flavours, and some structured tannins.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'A pleasantly leafy nose, with well-defined fresh red fruit, some soft, fine tannins and plenty of juicy fruit.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.
£5.67 Majestic Commercial
'An appealing wine that's a touch medicinal, with eucalyptus and mint notes, and some well-managed tannins.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'A good, easy-drinking wine with rich, ripe berry fruit, bags of vanilla and some sweet spice, leading to a pleasant, clean finish.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£5.45 Majestic Commercial
'Opening with some reined-in black fruit aromas, there's good concentration of fruit on the palate, a touch of chocolate and then great freshness.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Savoury black fruit on the nose, with some balanced oaky, cola aromas, and a generous palate with nice compact fruit.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.
'Vibrant forest fruit aromas, with that vibrancy continuing to the palate, with lovely purity and good acidity balancing the soft tannic structure. The fresh forest fruit notes continue nicely into the finish too.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'Black pepper and perfumed notes of violet lead to lots of cherries and raspberries on the silky palate. A fantastic wine for any time of the day.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.
£5.99 Matthew Clark
'There's a nicely herbal twist to the capsicum notes here, with a bright cranberry lift too.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'A hearty nose of dark cherry and white pepper, with a palate that's complex and balanced. Great value for money, and would be suitable for a gastropub list.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.
£6.00 Berkmann Wine Cellars
'A juicy, crunchy, smashable sort of wine, with bright and lifted fruit on the nose and palate.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'Plump and full on, this delivers plenty of bang for buck. A rustic, juicy youngster.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.'Plush, with a bit of oak, lots of butter and some light spice.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
£5.41 Matthew Clark
'This is very good, with lots of plum and redcurrant aromas, and a fruit-driven palate with some worn barrel flavours. It's a touch meaty and leathery too, with bright acids.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'This is fresh and floral on the nose, leading to a delicate palate, with a light body.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£5.08 Matthew Clark
'Aromatic, with floral and cassis notes, and a light herbaceousness, this is a structured wine with a minty finish.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'This is a smooth red wine that's pungent on the nose and quite supple on the palate.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'The quite pronounced tannins will go well with food.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.
£5.23 Majestic Commercial
'A rich and ripe wine with a silky-smooth texture and some earthy chocolate notes on the finish.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'Grippy and dry, with some tart cherry fruit - this will work with a variety of red meats.' Jade Koch, team leader.'A lively, fresh style, with crunchy, sweet black cherries.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£5.00 C&D Wines
'This opens with juicy red fruit, some fresh herbs and a balsamic hint on the nose, leading to good acidity on the palate. A very easy-drinking wine with a refreshing finish.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Dark fruits, as well as some herbal, meaty and spice notes.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
£5.85 Bibendum
'Vibrant juicy cherry on the nose, with some perfume too - a red cherry-dominated wine, with a light finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'A fruit-driven nose and a fresh, crisp palate. This would be great by-the-glass gastropub or trattoria option.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£4.60 Molson Coors
'Opening with ripe black fruits, some cumin spice and soft tannins, this wine's fruit concentration and firm finish really stand out.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'Big flavours of jammy blackberries, brandied cherries and liquorice. A bold wine that has a market for sure.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£6.00 Direct Wines
'This is a touch rustic, with a good concentration of fruit and grippy tannins, with notes of dried leaves and violets.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Sweet cherry, plum and cranberry, with some sweet spice and earthy notes.' Markus Dilger, Dilger Sommelier Selection.'A full body, with cherry and plum notes. Good value for money.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.
£5.50 Boutinot
£5.19 LWC Drinks
£5.99 LWC Drinks
£4.89 Matthew Clark
£5.15 Matthew Clark
£5.00 Adnams
£5.23 LWC Drinks
£5.55 Frederic Robinson
£4.00 Kingsland
£5.00 Heineken
£5.95 Grand Mayne
£5.13 Majestic Commercial
£4.79 Majestic Commercial
£5.40 Boutinot
£5.15 Boutinot
'Red fruit and some chalky mineral notes, with fresh cranberries. Great by the glass or carafe, Provence-style.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'An attractive salmon-rosé colour, with great balance of fruit and acidity, and a great structure that's almost mineral. A lovely wine with character and energy that I can see with some crab salad, ceviche or smoked salmon.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.
'This is very fruity on the nose, with mango, lychee and pineapple aromas leading to a structured palate.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.'High intensity on the nose, followed by crisp mineral notes and a long, balanced finish.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'Cherry and rosehip notes, as well as some leafy herbs. A good by-the-glass offer.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£5.92 Matthew Clark
'An explosion of berries leading to a delicate finish.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.'A warm and inviting rosé with ripe fruit and good balance and acidity.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.'Apple and pear notes combine with some red forest fruits, leading to some tannin and a herbal note.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£5.62 Matthew Clark
'Ripe strawberries and cream backed with some good acidity and freshness.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.'An easy, approachable rosé, with good red fruit and a smooth palate.' Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.'A lovely wine by the glass, with fruit giving it a juicy mouthfeel.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.
£5.05 Majestic Commercial
'This has a really vibrant nose teeming with red berries, lime zest and peaches, with great acidity and well-integrated fruit flavours, and some really good balance for the price point.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'A crisp rosé with elegant notes of ripe stone fruit and a pleasant mineral finish.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.
£5.55 LWC Drinks
'This opens with red berries and cherries, with a touch of spice like paprika, leading to a light tannic bite.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.'Some elegant flavours and refreshing acidity.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'This is quite dark in colour, with lots of flavour and a mineral aftertaste. It would pair well with food.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.
' 'This has good flavours that are more akin to a light red than a rosé, and an attractive colour and amazing price.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.'Bright and fresh, this is a juicy wine with a stony finish.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.'Notes of fresh red berries and white flowers.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.
£3.84 Booker
'This is a dense rosé that's very fruit-driven, with ripe flavours and a touch of iodine to balance the sweetness.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'Boysenberry and ripe blackberry, with potpourri, roses and ripe red cherry jelly. An attractive wine to enjoy by the pool on a hot day.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.
'Dried raspberry and cranberry notes, as well as some blueberry, leading to creamy notes on the palate with hints of ripe fruits.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'Ripe red strawberry notes, with some toast and vanilla too.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.'Great, elegant intensity, with red fruits and a balanced finish.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.
£5.21 Frederic Robinson
'An easy drinker, with delicately pleasant summer berry fruit and refreshing acidity.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.'A crisp rosé with stone fruits, some savoury minerality and freshness.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'An interesting, slightly tropical nose, with a touch of guava.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.
£5.48 Majestic Commercial
£5.90 CyT UK
'A crisp, fragrant, full and lingering wine.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.'Mineral undertones with subtle fruit and pungent aromas - I really like this.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'A mineral, flinty, honeyed nose with a hit of ripeness, but slow-building acidity to balance. Good for exotic food outlets.' Charlie Young, team leader.
'Candied citrus with some tropical fruit notes, leading to an elegant palate with good fruit and light, sweet spices, and a finish that's balanced and refreshing.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'This has a pretty nose of pear and white flower aromas, leading to similar flavours on the palate, accompanied by nice balancing acidity.' Michael Fiducia, The Royal Automobile Club.
£5.54 Matthew Clark
'There's a nice contrast between the weighty, rich nose and the clean and pure fruit-driven palate.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'A fun house white that really comes alive on the palate with tangy fruitiness. This would be a good entry level wine on a wine list.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'Crisp and lemony - ideal as an aperitif with oysters.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.
'A good amount of peach stone fruit and nice crisp apple. A good wine by the glass in a pub or market restaurant.' Stephanie Robertson, RA Group.'Lots of fruit on the distinctive nose, leading to great acidity that makes this really shine. It's bursting with tanginess, and crisp on the palate. The perfect house wine for me.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£5.59 Matthew Clark
'There's lots of typicity here, with herbaceousness and jalapeño notes, as well as bright citrus fruit and zippy acids, leading to a grassy finish.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Good citrus notes, with pink grapefruit and elderflower leading to mouth-watering acidity, yet really ripe and intense too. A well-made crowd pleaser at a terrific price.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£5.60 Eurowines
'Greengage, citrus and floral notes lead to a fresh yet concentrated, citrus-led palate.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'Juicy and fresh, with light mineral notes and some nectarine and red apple notes.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'With light aromas of citrus, grass and spring flowers, this is a friendly summer wine with gentle acidity.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
'Good varietal expression here, with an expressive nose of citrus, grapefruit, pomelo and tropical fruits, and a delicate, refreshing palate with a hint of creamy fruits on the finish.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.'Refreshing and vibrant, like biting into a green apple. A strong, fresh character that's useful for the summer, with fresh dishes like salads, carpaccios, fresh tomatoes or even oysters.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.
£5.46 Castelnau Wine Agencies
'This is a house wine to impress - aromatic, fresh and quite unique in profile.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.'A super-attractive wine with intense aromatics, leading to spice and key lime on the palate. Lovely fruit and a long, persistent finish.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'With bright, fresh citrus flavours, this is a mouth-watering, easy-drinking style.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£5.70 Majestic Commercial
'A fun wine that's mineral, firm and with free-flowing fruitiness. A good by-the-glass pub wine.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'Clean and fragrant, with limestone tropical fruit notes.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.'Tropical and stone fruit notes like peach and apricot, leading to a pleasant, fresh finish.' Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.
'A good all-rounder, with grassy, herbaceous notes, and a perfumed note too, leading to a palate that's really crisp and fresh, and fruitier than the nose.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'This has a lifted nose of gooseberry, tropical and floral notes, and a generous mouthfeel.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
'Light and easy-drinking, with crisp, soft fruit and a balanced finish with a hint of minerality.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'Pear skin and apricot pith, with some nice weight due to a touch of residual sugar.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'An excellent house wine that's perfect for any kind of food.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.
'Lees and honey notes on the nose lead to a savoury mouthfeel, with lifted freshness and a clean finish.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'Citrus and passion fruit aromas lead to a crisp and textual palate. Good value too.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'There's good tension and fruity balance here, with some crunchy minerals. I could see this working with food in a brasserie.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.
'A crowd-pleasing, slightly fuller style, with red apple and lime notes and hints of more tropical fruit, with a waxy note and maybe a touch of oak.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'This opens with peach and green apple notes, and a hint of lemon and lime peel, with a touch of elderflower too.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.
'This is crisp and fruity with some interesting flavours. A good wine that doesn't really need food, and could easily be drunk at lunch on a sunny day.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'Generous, with fresh almond and a hint of almond blossom, leading to a soft and delicate palate with a fluffy texture. An enjoyable wine.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.
£6.00 Adnams
'Pithy, with some green apple and a lightly salted note. This would work as a casual restaurant's house white, pairing with fish dishes.' Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.'A very light style, with pretty florals.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Wet stones and custard apples on both the nose and palate, with good acidity and length.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£4.68 Majestic Commercial
'Great open aromas of fresh lemon juice, leading to a dry palate with gentle complexity and nice yellow fruit and floral characters. Great value for money too.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Soft, bruised white fruits and a good chunk of minerality lead to a nice weight that makes this good for food. A perfect house wine for a tapas restaurant.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
'A versatile house white that's green, fresh, aromatic and grassy, with decent body and a refreshing hit of acidity, leading to a clean finish.' Charlie Young, team leader.'With loads of stone fruit and citrus notes, this is brilliant for a pub garden in the height of British summer.' Stephanie Robertson, RA Group.
'This has distinct green fruit, with a gooseberry note to the nose among some brilliant, inviting aromas. An excellent by-the-glass pub wine.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'Zesty tangerine notes combined with some light elderflower aromas, leading to a rich herbal palate with lime peel and white spices.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.
£5.00 Inverarity Morton
'Easy-drinking, with grassy capsicum notes and a pithy, savoury palate.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'This has a fruity nose of mainly apple aromas, joined by a floral note of wild flowers.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Hints of papaya and mango, with a slight oxidative note.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
'A good nose that's quite complex yet light.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'There's bright and crisp green fruit here, as well as a slight creaminess.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.'Soft, round and floral, with lots of candied melon notes - this would pair well with slightly spicier dishes.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
'An attractive, ripe and fruit-driven nose, leading to good weight and a creamy mouthfeel. This is supported by good acidity, leading to a slightly savoury finish.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'It opens with a nose of white peach, fresh grass and figs, leading to a vibrant palate with hints of water chestnut and a pleasant almond finish.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£5.60 Matthew Clark
'A Southern white with character, freshness and grip that shouts out for food but is also pleasant on its own.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.'This really overdelivers on the price, with lots of complexity and good weight, and a bright, fresh palate with vibrant acidity and lots of minerality too. A great house wine for a mid-level brasserie.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
£5.16 Chalié Richards
'Easy-drinking, with an expressive vegetal nose and some cut grass notes, leading to a fresh palate with good balance.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.'Great fruit, with a pungent nose and acidity shining through the waxy palate.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'There's a bit of weight to this, with a honeyed, floral finish. Good value.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
'An elegant wine that's light and easy-drinking, with soft, delicate fruit, and very mineral too.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'Versatile and easy-drinking.' Martin Lam, team leader.'Perfect with any type of food, making it an amazing house white option.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.
£5.65 LWC Drinks
£4.91 Matthew Clark
£5.30 Castelnau Wine Agencies
£4.49 House of Townend
£4.49 Peter Graham Wines
£5.45 Molson Coors
£5.42 Majestic Commercial
£5.54 Majestic Commercial
£4.86 Majestic Commercial
£5.39 Majestic Commercial
'Notes of golden pear, mirabelle, pineapple and kiwi fruit, with some complexity from floral honeysuckle and acacia notes. The palate is crisp and mineral, with a lot of weight and a long, fruity finish.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'There's a fleshy and lingering freshness here, with well-integrated oak. Great for Asian or Peruvian restaurant lists.' Diego Carballido, Bar Boulud - Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park.
£13.80 Best of Hungary Ltd.
'What a character! Linden flowers and straw on the nose, with superb acidity and fruit concentration. A treasure for fine-dining restaurants, particularly at this price.' Tanya Mann, consultant.'Flint and yellow flowers on the nose lead to a well-balanced palate with a dry roasted-almond finish. This would be a good match with white trout.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£10.89 Bibendum
'Serious winemaking here, with a very buttery and honeyed character on nose, and some white flowers too, with some skin-contact texture on the palate.' Martin Lam, team leader.'Chamomile flowers with cashew nut notes, and a creamy texture, with a long, spicy finish. A true star!' Tanya Mann, consultant.
£11.90 Kvaszinger Borászat Kft.
'This combines stony minerality with stone fruits, as well as some fresh lemon and a lemon sherbet freshness.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'Dry and fresh, with a good balance between acidity and body, with green fruit and stone fruit notes.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'Lemon, lime and green apple notes, with some slate minerality.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.
£10.82 Davy's Wine Merchants
'A sappy bramble fruit nose, with a herbal thread, leading to autumnal bramble fruits in the mouth, with low-key tannins.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'A herbaceous style with dark fruits leading to a structured palate of crunchy blackberries and plums, with nuances of soft spices.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£10.20 Best of Hungary Ltd.
'Classy and complex, with rich black fruits and good balance and length.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.'Full-bodied and concentrated, with bay leaves and thyme, this is spicy, peppery and mineral, with a long finish.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£32.60 Best of Hungary Ltd.
'A rich and oak-led nose, with toast, cedar and vanilla as well as some opulent dark fruits. Toasty on the palate with refreshing acids to balance.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'A nicely balanced red, with strawberry and blueberry flavours, and a raspberry finish.' Michael Moore, The London Cookhouse.
£49.90 Best of Hungary Ltd.
'Hedonistic, with layers of jammy black fruits, vanilla pod and currant leaf, leading to a good, warm palate with grippy tannins.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'A composed yet evolved nose with floral notes, undergrowth, ripe dark fruit, liquorice and leather, with secondary notes on the palate of ploughed earth, ripe dark fruit, and some spices from the oak. Textured and long, and balanced throughout.' Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.
£30.00 Best of Hungary Ltd.
'A very complex wine, with toasted nuts, green apples with lime peel, as well as some dried fruits and floral notes.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'Oily, warm and really quite rich, with punchy acidity that lifts the wine. Elegant and long.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Complex, with barrel-fermented characteristics on the nose, and juicy and fresh on the palate.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£14.90 Best of Hungary Ltd.
'Cranberries and mixed berries, with a lot of crunchy fruit on the fresh and floral nose, while the palate is very juicy and ripe. A light and easy-to-drink wine that would be great chilled on a hot day.' Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.'Lifted and perfumed, with cherry, plum and herb notes and a smooth, balanced palate.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£13.21 Top Selection
'Herbal and vegetal, with some pink peppercorn notes, and a juicy, mouthwatering palate - an easy, fresh, light style.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'There's a delicate nature to this, with spice and a nice mineral earthiness.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'I could see this working well in a higher end gastropub.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
£17.20 Top Selection
'Textural and inviting, this is a pretty wine with fresh citrus and attractive ginger spice on the finish. Long and interesting, this is a great alternative to Burgundy.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.'A very complex nose with smoke and petrol, as well as tropical and citrus fruit. A very intriguing wine!' Tanya Mann, consultant.
£22.76 Top Selection
'Bright and refreshing, light and quaffable, with a little sherbert, and then some pear notes.' Jade Koch, team leader.'This would be a great aperitif, with quince, pear and some lemon notes on the nose, and a palate that's vibrant and drinkable, with a lingering unripe stone fruit finish.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£8.95 Davy's Wine Merchants
'Ripe and pleasant, with peach, tangerine, apricot and honeysuckle, and a honeyed character.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'An interesting wine with an apple strudel nose leading to apples and pears on palate, with some spice too, and an attractive mineral finish. Good value.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.
£11.80 Best of Hungary Ltd.
'Fresh and lively, with a very elegant nose of violets and iris, a touch of iron and plenty of black cherries and plums. There's good oak integration too, with lovely spices such as cloves and vanilla coming through. A nice glass of red for a rib-eye steak.' Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.
£13.50 Best of Hungary Ltd.
'A fantastic wine, with richness, freshness and fluidity.' Diego Carballido, Bar Boulud - Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park.'Intense damson and plum jam notes with blackberries, chocolate and liquorice, and a very complex palate of roasted nuts, chocolate and coffee.' Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.
£20.60 Best of Hungary Ltd.
'A vibrant wine with good dark fruit and an intense black pepper and woody spice note to it. A great food wine, as there's some zippy acidity here, with complexity and weight to age too.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Ripe dark fruit, with a touch of floral and some spices, leading to a juicy and forward palate with good structure and a long finish.' Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.
£10.00 Best of Hungary Ltd.
'Opening with notes of damp forest, wild raspberry and rosehip, this is a very textural style, with an amazing amount of fruit packed into quite a compact package. The tannins are quite muscular, with bright acidity, dark cassis and plum depths, and oak present but well-integrated.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
'A very textural, soft and generous wine. Pretty, with attractive stone-fruit sweetness making it interesting to match with spicy dishes.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.'Creamy and citrus, with white peach, green apple, nectarine and lychee, and a very good, slightly sweet finish.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.
£16.25 Top Selection
£18.20 Best of Hungary Ltd.
£14.20 Best of Hungary Ltd.
£10.60 Best of Hungary Ltd.
£16.80 Best of Hungary Ltd.
£32.50 Best of Hungary Ltd.
£14.95 Jeroboams
£12.45 Top Selection
'This is showing some good complexity, with a perfumed nose and red cherry and black fruit on a juicy palate.' Guillaume Mahaut, ETM Group.'Well-made and nicely balanced, with some ripe blackberries, a hint of spices and some juicy tannins.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Jammy and lush, with cassis and some intense ginger and spice, well balanced with coffee and leather notes.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.
£22.67 Kedem Europe
'Deep, full and intense, with good structure. Very persistent, with a hint of chocolate on the finish.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'Raspberry and cherry notes with some lovely sweetness on the mid-palate, lovely fruit, and acidity well-balanced with firm tannins.' Guillaume Mahaut, ETM Group.
£30.83 Kedem Europe
'Fresh, tropical juice box and herbaceous, with a grassy note.' James Fryer, team leader.'Notes of lemon, lime, yellow apple and pear. Quaffable.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'A good aperitif with some residual sugar, so could be perfect with Asian or Indian curry dishes.' Tanya Mann, consultant.
£6.50 Kedem Europe
'A herbal nose with some bell pepper notes, and a palate that's fresh and smooth, with a leafy finish.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Fresh red plum notes with some gentle oak and some smoked aromas. A very elegant wine offering great value.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.
'Fresh, complex and opulent with some aromatic notes, stone fruits, vanilla and honeysuckle, with a hint of nectarine.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'Fresh, clean and zingy, this is really charming, with a great palate and a clean finish.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'Very ripe, juicy and substantial, with some citrus peel notes.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£20.00 Kedem Europe
'With redcurrant, blackcurrant and a touch of dry tobacco on the nose, this is full and fruity on the palate, with much richer raspberry and cherry notes, and a hint of leather towards the end.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'Sweet cherry, plum and raspberry, with liquorice, pepper and bitter chocolate.' Markus Dilger, Dilger Sommelier Selection.
£15.50 Kedem Europe
'Edgy, with citrus and jasmine notes, leading to fresh acidity, with some sweet mint on the complex palate.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'An aromatic white wine with very delicate acidity, and a stone fruit character with a touch of pineapple and other tropical fruits.' Tanya Mann, consultant.
£12.00 Kedem Europe
'Fresh black cherries with lush cassis and sweet spice aromas, and a refreshing palate with more fresh cassis and some black tobacco aromas.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'Deep black fruit, with additional olives, oregano and some fresh herbs. Big structure.' Guillaume Mahaut, ETM Group.
£40.00 Kedem Europe
'Blackcurrant, strawberry and rich cherry notes on the nose, with the palate mirroring this well, with rich, plummy fruit that's never jammy, and with hints of mocha on the finish.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'Well-made, with some red and dark berries on the nose, and a dry palate with some new oak in evidence.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£15.33 Kedem Europe
£16.66 Kedem Europe
£17.66 Kedem Europe
£11.66 Kedem Europe
'Fantastic for the style, with dried tropical fruits, nuts and caramel on the nose, leading to a complex, sensational palate with honey, nut brittle and savoury preserved lemon, and an enormous finish.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Lots of tertiary, autumnal, dried fruit notes, yet it's still fresh on the finish, with some attractive lemon peel notes and some spiciness too.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£12.43 Cantina Orsogna
'Ideal for a hot summer's day, this is elegant and fresh, with good lemon character.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'This has crunchy citrus and stone fruit, as well as red apple and floral notes, with good concentration and good acidity.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.'Juicy, with lifted aromas and good ripeness, as well as keen acidity and good complexity.' Charlie Young, team leader.
£10.98 Louis Latour Agencies
'A very serious style, with smoke and spice from French oak and some high-toned acid, and notes of crab apple and generous lemon verbena citrus.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'Complex aromas of citrus, as well as ripe yellow fruit, and a buttery note with a hint of vanilla, leading to a dry palate with a lovely richness and great balance of acidity and alcohol.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£29.36 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'An excellent, flavoursome wine that's so easy to drink, with notes of peach, iris, dried grasses and lemon curd, leading to lifted stone fruit flavours and some tropical notes, and some lively lime zest acidity that softens into a creamy, long finish.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'An aperitif wine by the pool on a hot summer's day, and great value for money too.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.
£7.45 Boutinot
'A crisp and green style with a bit of weight on the palate and some lovely minerality.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Complex and multidimensional, and convincingly Italian!' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.'A creamy edge to the nose, with a full body and an edge of pepper to the aftertaste. A good pairing with oily fish as cicchetti.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.
£10.27 Enotria&Coe
'Good complexity here, with some green notes to it.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'Old school style of Verdicchio with and intensely rich nose with lemon curd, burnt peaches, wet rocks, and some earthy, funky characteristics. A gastronomic style that can stand up to rich fish dishes with creamy sauces and aromatic seasonal green flavours like wild garlic too.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
£13.85 Eurowines
'An elegant wine, taking Pecorino to a high level, with great interpretation and winemaking. This is mineral and precise.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'Green apples and some herbal notes, with lemon peel and some attractive stony minerality, leading to a fresh lemon and stone finish.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£12.49 Bibendum
'Fresh, with ripe lemon and blossoms on the nose, with ripe fruit and some concentration on the palate.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'Mineral, with crunchy stone fruit, citrus and a touch of melon and pineapple. A herbaceous and floral wine with crisp acidity and good concentration.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.
£9.20 Bibendum
'Some herbaceous fennel notes with a really good concentration of citrus and a stony mineral nose, with some creaminess on the palate alongside crisp lemon zest and peaches, and a touch of minerality and richness to it too. A gastronomic style that is crying out for some shellfish in a butter-orientated sauce.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
£9.23 Bibendum
'Complex and multidimensional, with notes of petrol, fruit and hay, and a consistent palate with riper fruit lifted by acidity.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'Fresh, with a great level of acidity, great complexity and very good balance.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.
£16.94 Berkmann Wine Cellars
'Crisp acidity, some ripe stone fruit and citrus, with good concentration and finish.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.'Very bright and opulent on the nose, with some citrus and creaminess on the palate, along with freshly cut grass, lemongrass and a toasty character. Good structure and a long finish.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£22.22 Mullin Estate Wines
'A very nice, lightly oaked style with a lot of elegance, some good mineral notes and with the oak not overpowering the delicate fruit.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Soft, round and ripe, with some yellow apple and salinity all coming together.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.
£13.63 Enotria&Coe
'Spicy, oaky aromas, with richness and sweetness, but with high-quality fruit, and the oak on the palate very reined-in.' Charlie Young, team leader.'With smoked almonds and white apple blossom on nose, this is restrained and elegant, with very lean citrus acidity, and a fresh, sweet Braeburn apple finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.
£13.19 Top Selection
'Good value for money, and a great introduction to Verdicchio. Herbal, lemon and lime notes with hints of yellow grapefruit and a fleshy greengage mid-palate, and lovely minerality too. A lovely wine by the glass.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Really fresh and crisp, with some pleasant fennel aromas alongside zesty notes and minerality.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
£7.85 Eurowines
'A vibrant, elegant and smoky nose, with some elegant complexity on the mid-palate, and a juicy, sherbet finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'Young, fresh and juicy, with bright acidity and a touch of tropical fruits, and notes of rosewater and melon on the finish.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£9.00 Bedmond Hill Estate
'Intelligent winemaking here, resulting in a great wine with harmony and balance, and notes of lemon pith, greengage, melon, golden apple and vanilla.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Notes of peach, apricot and tropical fruits, with creaminess, minerality and a touch of oak.' Markus Dilger, Dilger Sommelier Selection.
£13.00 Delitalia
'Pretty rose petal and stone fruit characteristics, with a refreshing palate.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'A light and ripe wine with beautiful melon and tropical fruit, and refreshing acidity.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'Zesty lime, ripe apricot and yellow flowers, with refreshing acidity.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.
£8.28 Carson Wines
'Notes of lemon and minerality on the nose, with slight herbal notes, leading to a honeyed palate with low acidity - a perfect pairing with soft-shell crab and a delicate spicy mayonnaise.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'A crowd-pleaser, with fresh yellow flowers, apricots, peaches and mango, and a long finish.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.
£11.75 Carson Wines
'A super-aromatic and textured white wine with good length.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.'A fresh and flowery nose with some freshly cut grass and a creamy texture on the palate, with notes of toast and yeast. This would work well with seafood.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£17.00 Casata Mergè
'A delicate nose of white flowers and peach, with a fresh palate with light texture and good acidity, supported by a savoury note.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Great, elegant citrus, with a floral note and fresh cut grass, with yellow fruit flavour and a long finish. A great wine for a tasting menu.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£10.28 Vinexus Ltd
'White peach, pear and ripe apricot alongside white pepper and floral notes.' Markus Dilger, Dilger Sommelier Selection.'This has some pronounced aromas, and is juicy and aromatic. A perfect wine to have with grilled octopus.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.
£11.65 Tenuta dell'Ugolino
'Super-bright with zippy acids, lots of mineral notes, lemongrass and some apple peel.' Andres Ituarte, team leader. Soft and easy-drinking, with an attractive aroma and a soft frizzant aspect that's well balanced. One to pair with soft cheese and melba toast.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.
£7.25 Boutinot
'Full-throttle Verdicchio with some great concentration, a really rich creamy and stony palate, and an impressive finish.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'A succulent, supple wine with a stony mid-palate and a long, exotic finish.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.
£17.25 Enotria&Coe
'An elegant, complex nose with some candied lemon and floral notes. Well-integrated oak on the palate, with a long finish and silky acidity. A very charming wine.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'A creamy palate with fresh, ripe yellow stone fruits like peach, some sweet vanilla oak notes and an elegant, long creamy finish.' Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.
£20.40 Eurowines
£12.25 Davy's Wine Merchants
£9.03 Mentzendorff & Co
£10.98 VinumTerra
£10.12 Carson Wines
£14.92 Liberty Wines
£9.05 Madonnabruna
£12.79 Zonin UK
£9.05 Laila Libenzi
£12.95 Bianca Trading
£16.17 Berkmann Wine Cellars
£8.45 Boutinot
£8.90 Eurowines
£8.80 Eurowines
£8.65 Eurowines
'An excellent wine with great complexity, showing blackberry, plum, tobacco and herbal notes, leading to juicy tannins and a full-bodied texture, with a long and complex finish. There's potential for ageing here.' Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.'With sweet baking spice over dark plum juice, this has excellent velvet tannins and coffee notes on the finish, with leather and tobacco notes too.' James Fryer, team leader.
£22.54 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Ripe, round and juicy, with big structure and dark fruits, mint and liquorice notes joined by some cassis and prunes.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Very robust and rich, with a plummy character, intensity and poise.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Cocoa powder, dark chocolate, blackberries, tobacco and some bitter oak spices.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.
£39.60 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
' 'A herbal, lifted note, with crunchy fruit and a well-balanced palate that ultimately offers great value.' Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.'An interesting wine with aromas of blackberries and cherries - it would make a great house red for an Italian restaurant.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.
£6.86 Bibendum
'Intense, well-balanced and full of flavour, with dried roses, raisins and prunes alongside chocolate and spices.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'Notes of liquorice, dark chocolate, peppermint and blackberries.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.'The structure is massive, with lots of fruit behind it - great potential.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.
£24.94 Berkmann Wine Cellars
'With a touch of violets, black fruit and spice, and a good level of ripeness, with good oak integration and plenty of balancing acidity, there’s approachability here without sacrificing the character.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Great value for money, with a bit of age. This is in harmony, with some pleasant acidity and dry tannins.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£11.30 Eurowines
'A developed wine with savoury, leathery notes as well as chocolate and dark jammy fruit, yet with fresh acidity too.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'Pleasant and different, with sweet and sour notes, this is juicy and refreshing, with an intense floral character.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
£32.00 Eurowines
'Charming fruits at the forefront, like prune and plum, along with some vanilla and cinnamon. The fruit is on the ripe side, but still has good balance.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Juicy and delicious fruit, with crunchy tannins and a ripe, dense palate - this is quite complex and long.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
£30.00 Delitalia
'Pungent and earthy on the nose, with notes of potting soil and rose petal, with fresh cranberry too, and with sandy tannins giving a firm grip lifted by the acidity.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'Vibrant red berries and blackberries on the nose, with flavours of cherries, liquorice and a mix of spices, and smooth and velvety tannins.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.
£10.49 Alivini
'Gamey, with dried Mediterranean herbs and garrigue as well as vanilla and an inky oak and smoke note. This is fresh and rustic, with grippy tannins.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.'Nicely balanced, with sweet spice, cloves, red fruit, chocolate and a floral note.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.
£14.38 Casata Mergè
'Rustic and charming, with black olive, leather and balsamic notes, and high acidity.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.'Ripe red fruit aromas join an earthiness, as well as a smoky bacon and black pepper note, with silky tannins. Great for a gastropub wine list.' Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.
£9.80 Boutinot
'Extremely ripe fruits, like prunes and plums, yet balanced with good structure, and with additional notes of black tea, cedar and cinnamon.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Rich, supple and modern, with aromas of cherries in brandy and dark chocolate, and juicy, ripe tannins.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
£29.95 Eurowines
£36.00 Delitalia
£7.99 VinumTerra
£12.24 Bibendum
£10.94 Bibendum
£10.64 Bibendum
£18.79 Berkmann Wine Cellars
£56.12 Mullin Estate Wines
£10.80 Eurowines
£29.05 Eurowines
£21.40 Eurowines
'Red fruit, violets and sweet spices on the nose, leading to a fruit-driven palate with silky tannins and a fresh aftertaste.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.'Very approachable for the price, with some pleasant cherry and spice notes.' Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.'With redcurrants, mocha and sandalwood, this is balanced, with a touch of complexity. Great by the glass for a casual outlet.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.
£6.37 Majestic Commercial
'Powerful blackberry notes on the nose, as well as a raisined, slightly pruney element and a hint of chocolate, with bright acidity and grippy tannins.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.'Sour red and black cherry notes together with warm baking spice notes of French oak. Some attractive freshness washes the tannins away for a lovely clean finish, with notes of tobacco and liquorice.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£35.00 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Big but elegant, this is a fresh wine with plenty of acidity and tannins that integrate well with sour cherry notes, as well as a slightly smoky quality.' Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.'Textbook Chianti, with confident, elegant fruit and spice.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.'Dark plum fruit with olive and dry herb nuances, as well as fine tannins and good length.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.
£16.64 Jascots Wine Merchants
'Intense aromas with both floral and red fruit notes, leading to a soft palate with ripe tannins complementing the finish.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'Red cherries and spicy oak notes, along with some attractive tannins, and a juicy finish.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'Notes of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, stewed plum and dark chocolate.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.
'A ripe and velvety wine with delicious tannins.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'Notes of red and black cherries and berries, with some French oak baking spice too, and brisk tannins, with nice depth of flavour, and some additional tobacco and liquorice notes.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£36.20 Liberty Wines
'Powerful yet elegant, this has some spicy berry, vanilla and a leather note, as well as some medicinal and rosemary character, and a nice structure overall.' Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.'With great fruit quality and oak integration, this is elegant and complex, with a very long finish and some polished tannins.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.
£34.03 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Good concentration here, with lots of fruit to match the acidity, a touch of spice and toast and some high tannins.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'A modern style with crunchy black fruit in the spotlight, and some sweet spices and savoury notes there too.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.
£22.92 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Dried herbs and a nice bouquet of flowers, with some spicy notes, black fruit, charcoal and leather, and integrated tannins and acidity.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.'Spicy, traditional Chianti with some sour cherry notes and a detectable presence of oak.' Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.
£15.78 Bibendum
'Notes of raspberry and toast on both nose and palate, and slightly peppery too, with a persistent finish.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'Really pleasant aromas leading to a refreshing palate with real structure, and great tannins.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.
£16.40 Armit Wines
'Some barrel notes with red berries and dark fruit, this has complexity and endurance, with some drying tannins, and some liquorice on the finish.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'Classic, well-made Chianti with some developing aromas, firm tannins and a long finish.' Erik Simonics, Annabel’s.
'Rustic and old-school, with a gamey character of soft red fruits and grippy tannins, with some worn woody notes too. Clean and delicious.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Herbaceous, with red fruit, and a hit of minerality on the nose, with the palate showing good fruit and lively tannins.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.
£12.20 Top Selection
'With sour cherries and some smooth tannins, this is showing typicity, with some nice persistence on the palate.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.'Sour cherry fruits with baking spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, and some dried cherry and freshness on the finish.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£24.87 Liberty Wines
'Big flavours of cherry, with vanilla and blackberry in support, and cloves and pepper adding to the earthy style of the wine. Leather and smoky notes lead into a long finish.' Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.'This is salty, with tar and spice, and some floral notes too - soft, supple, fresh and juicy.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.
£25.28 Vinexus Ltd
'Opulent, rich, raisined and concentrated, with deep, dark purple fruit.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.'Sweet spicy nutmeg and cinnamon notes, with a lovely chocolate flavour, and some lovely concentration of red fruit.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.'Good concentration with ripe fruit and firm tannins, and a soft, long finish.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.
£21.24 Bibendum
£45.68 Castello Vicchiomaggio
£7.73 Molson Coors
£14.20 Jeroboams
£9.81 Bibendum
£9.50 Boutinot
£6.85 Boutinot
£13.10 Boutinot
£23.50 Eurowines
'A buttery, rich and modern Valpolicella with some spice, grip and weight, and notes of caramel and cocoa.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Red and black cherry notes as well as cooked raspberry and bay leaf.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.'Light, delicate, soft red aromas followed by an endearing, delicious palate with impressive tannins for the price point.' Hamish Greening, Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers.
£7.69 LWC Drinks
'This has ripe black fruit with fresh bramble notes, as well as some multi-layered oak.' Jan Van Heesvelde, L’Enclume.'Roasted, toasted notes with dark fruit too - this is dense and plummy, with high acidity.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'Hints of amarena cherry and herbal notes, along with some sweet spice, cedarwood, smoke and chocolate.' Markus Dilger, Dilger Sommelier Selection.
£7.95 LWC Drinks
'Very pronounced and welcoming, with lifted cherry, kirsch and sandalwood on the nose, and a rich palate with a smooth, warm finish.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Complex mature fruit and soft leather on the nose, with a palate that's generously balanced with good acidity, fruit and spice.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'Good expression of fruit here, with balanced tannins.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.
£13.40 Mondial Wine
'Sour cherries, red plum and floral aromas, with a juicy palate that has delicate flavours but good length.' Luma Monteiro, Wineria.'Well-made and concentrated, with good integration of oak and silky tannins, and acidity to match.' Harry Ballmann, Folie.'Good balance between fruit, wood and acidity - this can be enjoyed with red meats, bringing fruit and spice to a dish.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£17.90 Boutinot
'A lighter, modern style with ripe juicy black fruit and a soft leather finish.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.'With floral, spicy, peppery aromas, and chocolate, morello cherry and vanilla on the palate, this is full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with a fresh finish.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'Deep red cherry and a light smokiness, with baked cherry tart notes and chalky tannins.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.
£19.57 Liberty Wines
'A rich and dense nose with black tea, chocolate raisins, Black Forest gateau and salted caramel, with a long finish.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'Predominant vanilla followed by cinnamon, and an overall good body, with length, balance and intensity. This is a complex wine with good structure, and a good finish too.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.
£38.44 Top Selection
'A wonderful wine that's good value for money, with figs, raisins, vanilla, almonds, liquorice and chocolate mousse. One of those wines you don’t want to stop drinking, and that would work with various dishes throughout a meal.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.'A great expression of amarone, with black fruits, intense raisins and smooth, well-integrated tannins.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.
£70.40 Eurowines
'Ripe and intense stone and bramble fruits, both black and red, with lively oak and savoury spice, as well as hints of coffee and chocolate. A layered palate that has great balance and intensity carrying through to a very long finish. Exceptional.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£19.90 Boutinot
'Lifted, with red fruit, wild berries and a herbaceous note, leading to a medium body with a nice hit of tannins - fruity and well-balanced.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Light, pretty and herbaceous, with red berry fruit and some balanced acidity.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.
£9.08 Casa Vinicola Sartori S.p.A.
'Floral, perfumed and elegant on the nose, with notes of potpourri and seaweed, leading to a full-bodied and extracted palate that's chocolatey and spicy - an impressive, monumental wine.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'Elegant for its youth, with all of the elements in place - black tea with bergamot on the nose, leading to dense chocolate and fig pudding with coffee on the palate.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£45.80 Liberty Wines
'Black fruit and garrigue on the nose, with a hint of minerality and chalk, leading to more intense floral characters, like orange blossom and light jasmine, overtaken by fresh raspberry and tart blackberry, and a hint of compote.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'Ripe fruits of plum and blackberries, leading to a black pepper finish.' Sarah McKenzie, Nut Tree Inn.
£13.92 Matthew Clark
'Good, rich ripe fruit notes of boysenberry and black cherry with an earthy undertone, leading to a nice mouthfeel - a generous and uncomplicated style that will suit by-the-glass offerings, as well as food.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Tasty dark and red fruit with hints of minerality.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£13.88 Matthew Clark
'Balanced flavours and nice complexity here, with dark cherries, dark chocolate mousse and some cut grass to finish. Lots of potential here.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.'There's some prominent nutmeg and cinnamon on the nose that carries through to a palate that's evolving well, with redcurrants and some leather on the finish.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.
£29.71 Bibendum
'Bright red fruit character, with some grip and acid freshness, and a leathery note on the mid-palate - a well-made wine.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'Smoky and really fresh, with great acidity and brightness of fruit, and a hint of sweetness on the finish.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£11.01 Bibendum
'Easy-drinking, with a juicy palate showing some notes of cocoa and caramel.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Notes of cherry, plum and red berries, as well as some sweet spice, chocolate and cedarwood.' Markus Dilger, Dilger Sommelier Selection.'Ripe black fruit with some sweet spices.' Jan Van Heesvelde, L’Enclume.
£6.23 Direct Wines Production
'A good, complex wine with red fruits, black plums, dried apricots and figs, some cooked fruits and hazelnut notes, as well as tobacco and black pepper, with good structure.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'Very gamey and spicy, with an ethereal centre and notes of leather on the finish.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.
£19.90 Alivini
'With concentrated notes of bramble black fruit, plum and morello cherry it's rich and herbal, with some tobacco and spice, and some high tannins and high acidity. This is big and opulent, with good potential to age. And perfect for rich meat dishes.' Diana Rollan, D&D London.'A tasty wine with dark fruits and some earthy notes.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£15.00 Alivini
'A rich and concentrated style, full of blackberry, cherry and violet notes, and oaky and herbal too, with ripe tannins, good balance, long length and good complexity.' Diana Rollan, D&D London.'Fresh compot and some ripe grip, with lift and focus, and a persistent finish.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.
£17.30 Mondial Wine
'Eucalyptus notes, with perky acid and fine, long tannins.' Jade Koch, team leader.'This has a soft palate, with lean, fresh and crisp fruit.' Jan Van Heesvelde, L’Enclume.'Notes of ripe plum and cherry, with bitter chocolate, herbal notes and smoke.' Markus Dilger, Dilger Sommelier Selection.
£23.52 Corte Bacaro
'With a deeply intense colour, this is highly concentrated, with great potential - the fruit is complex, with elegant tannins and acidity.' Harry Ballmann, Folie.'This has a smoky tea character, with good intensity and warmth of fruit, with freshness and weight on the palate, finishing on spice.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£11.78 Casa Vinicola Sartori S.p.A.
'A good expression of Valpolicella, with sour red cherries, plum and spices on the nose, while on the palate there's more concentration of fruits with hints of herbal notes.' Luma Monteiro, Wineria.'A great example of a juicy, concentrated wine with spices and abundance of fruits. This can stand up to meat dishes with its tannins and acidity.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£15.21 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Rich farmyard notes with dry cherry and fig aromas, leading to dark, rich forest floor and sweet dark plum notes on the palate. A more developed, mature style.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'An oaky, opulent wine that's succulent and meaty, with notes of prunes and cooked fruits, some orange marmalade and vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon and some chocolate and herbal notes.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.
£30.47 Bibendum
'Fresh and ripe red cherries, as well as some nuances of herbs, lead onto an approachable palate.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'Strawberry and cherry fruits, with smoky earth.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'Leafy cherry juice and soft ripe fruits with drying tannins.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£10.69 Bibendum
'There's a nice touch of oak on the nose here, with the fruit taking over on the palate, but still keeping that spice, and with the tannins slowing coming in.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.'Quite pronounced, with spice notes and fruits all well-balanced.' Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.
£14.10 Top Selection
'Lots of warm, ripe and juicy fruit, with good acidity and tannins too.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Opening with blackberry, dark cherry and plum, with some herbal notes, bitter chocolate and smoke.' Markus Dilger, Dilger Sommelier Selection.'Mellow fruit with some herbal notes.' Jan Van Heesvelde, L’Enclume.
£10.00 Eurowines
£11.89 Alivini
£8.15 LWC Drinks
£58.90 Boutinot
£10.80 Liberty Wines
£29.90 Boutinot
£8.52 Casa Vinicola Sartori S.p.A.
£13.93 Bibendum
£12.00 Boutinot
£26.95 Boutinot
£13.94 Enotria&Coe
£26.52 Top Selection
£20.80 Eurowines
£10.90 Eurowines
£8.20 Eurowines
£16.30 Eurowines
'Elegance is a synonym for this wine, with good complexity and soft tannins, and some medium acidity.' Dario Barbato, Individual Restaurants.'Perfumed and elegant, this is spicy and floral with some dried flowers too, leading to a juicy and peppery palate and a lovely fresh finish.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£9.05 Boutinot
'Fruity, with a nice amount of spice, and firm tannins that would work really well with a Mediterranean lamb dish.' Sarah McKenzie, Nut Tree Inn.'Gamey and spicy with some savoury nuance, and a nicely structured finish.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.'Evolved and savoury-sweet with several layers. A very satisfying wine.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£9.22 Berkmann Wine Cellars
'A savoury nose with hints of dark hedgerow fruit, good ripeness and intensity, with acidity keeping it fresh throughout.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Floral and forward, with ripe berries and spices on the nose, and a juicy yet complex palate with roundness and great approachability, leading to a juicy and savoury finish.' Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.
£9.30 Berkmann Wine Cellars
'A palate-awakening wine, with strong fruit intensity and some good acidity to help you through the summer months when pairing with a salt-beef sandwich or a peppery salami.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.'Elegant and developing, with lingonberries and an undergrowth note - pleasant, concentrated and spicy, with a peppery and refreshing finish.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£23.35 Eurowines
'Luscious red fruit with some violet notes too, and some blackberry on the finish adding some seriousness to it.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.'Scented and floral, with ripe berries and a juicy tone, leading to crisp fruit on the balanced palate that's very drinkable, with a fresh finish.' Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.
£8.00 Berkmann Wine Cellars
'An expressive, berry-fruited nose with a touch of perfume, great structure and tight tannins, but everything present and correct. This will sing with strongly flavoured meat dishes.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Very intense and earthy, with umami and mushroom, and some leaf mulch, but with great acidity and fruit. An intense and complex wine.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.
£30.00 Berkmann Wine Cellars
£23.81 Matthew Clark
£19.20 Liberty Wines
£8.16 Berkmann Wine Cellars
£7.40 Berkmann Wine Cellars
£7.69 Berkmann Wine Cellars
£33.51 Bibendum
'This is very grassy on the nose, leading to a palate that's filled with vibrant, lip-smacking citrus acidity, as well as being salty with river stones too. There's some ripe white nectarines on the finish.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.'The quality of the fruit shines through here, with lees contact and a touch of oxidation adding depth and complexity.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£19.80 Liberty Wines
'Juicy, fresh and easy-drinking, with lovely pithiness, and peach and marzipan notes. Good value for money too.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'Zesty, with a creamy, flinty profile on the nose, and a rounded, slightly oily texture with lemon sherbert flavours.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'Very aromatic and fresh - perfect by the glass on a pub terrace.' Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.
£6.43 Berkmann Wine Cellars
'The terroir is present and rocking here. This is mature on the nose and powerful on the palate, with pineapple and clotted cream deliciousness, crunchy acidity and a lingering spiced finish.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'An interesting wine with tropical notes on the palate alongside juicy acidity and some grapefruit pithiness on the finish.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.
£26.03 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'An intensely scented wine, with dried yellow fruits, flowers and alpine herbs along with some oak. On the palate it's round, with a lingering white pepper note throughout, and a long finish.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'Textured, weighty and voluptuous, with honey, melon and lemon notes.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.'A great, complex wine with ripe yellow fruit notes.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£15.95 Eurowines
'A dry and textural wine with notes of bitter almonds, as well as some stony, mineral flavours.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.'Creamy at first, with some ripe yellow fruit and a hint of raw almond, and a palate that's light, with a great finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Complex and creamy on the nose, but with bracing freshness on the palate.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.
£14.35 Eurowines
'Creamy, with citrus and flinty mineral aromas, and a crisp and fresh palate with citrus at the fore, and flint coming through more on the back palate. Flavours mingle nicely on the finish.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'Floral and perfumed, with citrus pith, leading to crisp acidity and lovely fruit on the juicy, fresh palate.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£7.90 Boutinot
'There's nice complexity here, with some ripe yellow fruit and a refreshing finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'This has some smoky notes integrated well with apple, lemon and a hint of peach.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.'Hints of blossom, ripe fruits and some honeyed elements.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£13.35 Boutinot
'A very aromatic wine displaying honeysuckle and peach blossom notes, and some refreshing acidity that's not astringent.' Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.'Chalky and mineral, with pebbles, citrus and nectarine notes. This is dry and crisp, mineral and pure, with lovely peach fruit and a long, refreshing finish.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£12.00 Hayward Bros
'A great wine with some confit citrus, and a palate that's elegant, with a creamy texture.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Pure and precise, there's great concentration and acidity in balance, with fruit singing through clearly. A good representation of the region, with purity.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£19.14 Enotria&Coe
'Elegant and enticing, with an appealing core of fruit entwined harmoniously with oak and lees flavour. Ready now but also ageworthy.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'Powerful, mineral and inviting, with notes of black pepper and celery salt on the nose, and a palate that's spicy, with attractive lemon citrus.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.
£24.25 Eurowines
'Very bright, with pear drop and melon - this is crisp, lively and crystalline. Well-made and even more appealing for the price.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Fresh nectarine notes with some rich, oily lemon peel, some green apple and white spices, leading to a crisp finish.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.
£6.60 Boutinot
'A light and lemon-fresh wine with crisp green apples and pears, and some stony mineral notes.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'Pears and apples, along with some floral aromatics.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.'A good mineral texture with sweet melon and candied lemon.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.
'Little hints of chalk at first, and white flowers, keeping it delicate but with plenty of interest.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.'Ripe red apples and some lemon, with honey notes and hints of minerals and an almond nuttiness. Great length and finish.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£19.96 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'This is honeyed, with some dairy notes on the nose, and a palate that's rich, with lots of layers, from some zesty lemon to white peach - very balanced, with great structure.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.'A very tart style, with notes of apples and quince.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.
£23.65 Eurowines
'A beautiful smoky nose with a creamy buttery texture from the oak. Beautiful and balanced, with a long finish.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.'Very broad, with big toast, yellow plum and fresh grape notes. An incisive wine that's very juicy, mineral, fresh and complex.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
'Great freshness here, with a hint of lemon and a white pepper finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Floral lifted freshness, with good acidity and balance, as well as great length.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.'A grassy, herbaceous nose, leading to very bright acidity and some pithy citrus.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.
£14.25 Eurowines
'Very intriguing, with lime, lemon, white pepper and a savoury character.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.'Grassy, with lemon citrus and a rounded, silky texture on the palate, good length and a bitter-lemon finish.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.
£9.10 Liberty Wines
£8.08 Berkmann Wine Cellars
£7.98 Berkmann Wine Cellars
£9.15 Berkmann Wine Cellars
£18.88 Bibendum
£13.00 Bibendum
£13.18 Bibendum
'This opens with a beautiful smoky nose, leading to herbal and citrus tones on the palate, all balanced by a creamy finish.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.'An excellent, rich and oaky Soave that has good persistence.' Jade Koch, team leader.'A weighty and intense wine that's stacked with ripe orchard fruit notes, and well framed with a little oak use.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.
£20.95 Liberty Wines
'A fresh and light wine with nice minerality, some green fruit and stone fruit notes, and a hint of vanilla.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'A candied fruit nose, with pear and pineapple on the palate, as well as some white pepper, lime and passion fruit on the finish.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.'Light pear and apple flavours with a lemon note, along with some stony mineral elements and a crisp finish.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£8.75 Liberty Wines
'A really lovely wine that's textural and grippy, with nice almond notes, and some freshness and persistence.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'Green and yellow apple on the nose, alongside ripe citrus notes, followed by a juicy and fruit-driven palate with good length. A lovely wine for food pairing, especially for richer fish dishes and creamy sauces.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
£15.26 Enotria&Coe
'Lemon, lime and crunchy apple joined by a floral element of white blossoms and acacia, and a touch of minerality on the palate.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'White flowers, unripe apricot and nectarine, and a hint of ginger on the nose, leading to a fresh, agile palate - a great by-the-glass option that would match with a herb salt-crusted sea bass.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£7.75 Eurowines
'With green fruit notes, some stone fruit and a hint of vanilla, this is fresh and light, with nice minerality.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'Benchmark Pinot Grigio, with green fruit, decent concentration and minerality, some weight on the palate and a lingering finish. Great Value.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£6.95 LWC Drinks
'A fleshy, silken, leaner style of Soave, with more minerality.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Quite a serious wine with really well-worked lees bringing a nice creamy mouthfeel.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'Nice complexity and weight, with citrus rind, bold fruit and some ginger, as well as white-pepper spice on the finish.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
£15.80 Liberty Wines
'Candied citrus rind, juicy stone fruit and green apple notes, with a creamy texture and juicy acidity. A lovely example for the price.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'This has green-tinged fruit with a nice fleshy mouthfeel and a pithy finish.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.
£9.60 Boutinot
'Very food-friendly, with a creamy, rounded texture and notes of lime, lemon, melon and pomelo with some cream, butter and vanilla.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'Floral elderflower and honeysuckle aromas and a creamy, mouth-coating palate with herbal rosemary notes. Very gastronomic.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.
£11.50 Eurowines
'A charming nose with good fruit and some lees notes, and a complex, very elegant palate with fine oak.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'A developed, honeyed and nutty nose, with a weighty, spicy palate. A gastronomic wine that speaks to richer, cream-based sauces and curries.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.
£21.80 Eurowines
'Green notes of lime, peach and toastiness on the nose lead to great complexity on the palate, with a long finish.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'Fresh and easy-drinking, flinty and mineral. This is a real crowd-pleaser that's perfect for aperitifs.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.
£9.00 Liberty Wines
'A very forthcoming wine, with ample savoury notes and toasty fruit, and a slightly nutty, oxidative edge that brings lots of complexity.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'Notes of yellow apple and pear, and a light almond hint, and a delicate brioche note, leading to a creamy finish, with balanced alcohol and fruit intensity.' Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.
£17.87 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Complex and aromatic, with orange peel and gentle blossom notes, as well as some lovely minerality to pair with white meat dishes.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.'Juicy citrus fruit combined with a smoky minerality, as well as some savoury, herbaceous notes.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
£15.19 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Fresh cut grass and a salinity that reminds me of summertime.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'Honeyed, textured and smoky with a leesy, rich and really well-rounded palate with great balance - and good potential to age.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'Ripe, rich fruits and a full, rich body. A wine for food.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
£15.48 Bibendum
'Citrus and herbaceous, with some lemon peel notes and great, refreshing acidity, this is grassy on the palate, with great intensity and a long finish.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'A strong orchard fruit character, with crunchy apples, pears and mirabelles, with some minerality on the palate, and good concentration.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.
£18.88 Enotria&Coe
'Opening with citrus rind and lemon pith, there's some attractive herbal and mineral notes on the finish here - a lovely aperitif style.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'A pleasant nose of ripe apricot and a touch of flowers, with a fruity, soft palate with preserved lemon notes.' Guillaume Mahaut, ETM Group.
£9.86 Top Selection
£24.50 Winetraders
£6.04 Molson Coors
£7.80 Liberty Wines
£6.01 Majestic Commercial
£16.12 Bibendum
£17.00 Boutinot
'Everything you want from Barbera, and ready to put on a wine list, with great ripe fruit and great balance.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Fresh, typical and pure, with some sour cherry and crushed violet notes.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.'Fresh, ripe red fruits, some dry leaf aromatics and baking spice, along with well-integrated oak.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.
£26.00 Carson Wines
'Complex and aromatic, this is a fresh and grainy wine, with good length too.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.'Thyme and red cherry notes, accompanied by some rich, velvety tannins, and some subtle cinnamon spice.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.'Well-integrated and balanced, with some good, soft tannins and a long finish.' Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.
£19.00 Jeroboams
'Complex, juicy and super stylish, this has an ethereal, savoury nose of cherries and tar, with a great lift of acid and more savoury notes and dark fruit on the palate, along with ploughed earth and sweet spice notes.' Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.'Petals and berries, with some good acidity and great tannins, and a fluent finish returning to cherry notes. A safe bet at this price.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.
£25.43 Matthew Clark
'A cracking, accessible wine with black fruit, spice and a touch of rose petal, and more ripe black fruit running through the palate - with tannins and acidity cuddling it lovingly.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Good concentration here, with ripe black fruit balanced by crisp acidity, along with sweet spices and smoke, and a leathery, savoury element too.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.
£19.72 Matthew Clark
'A modern, dry and textural wine, with garrigue, black cherries and rosehips.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'A super-elegant nose and a very floral and delicate palate, with cherry compote and rosehip, silky tannins and good balance of acidity.' Mikolaj Harmider, Cava Spiliadis Collection and Simpsons Restaurant.'A rich, spicy and evolved wine, with baked red plums and black cherries.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£28.48 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Dried herb notes accompanied by some red cherry and raspberry, with good length and acidity.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.'A structured wine, with some spice and really good balance.' Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.'Some bright fresh berry notes, as well as forest fruit coulis.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.'A well-made wine with dark fruit notes.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.
£6.95 Boutinot
'A stunning nose of rose petal, dried red apple and dry leaves, with hints of tar. This is definitely starting to show signs of development on the medicinal palate, with lovely, really settled tannins.' James Fryer, team leader.'With cherry, truffle, cigar box and strawberry on the nose, and beautifully integrated tannins, this is a match for pheasant with truffle.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£35.69 Top Selection
'A very attractive wine, with dried berry notes and a savoury Italian character.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.'This has some luscious fresh berry notes, with some well-balanced spice and weight.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.'A well-balanced wine with good freshness.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'A combination of blackberries, cherries and dry spice.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.
£12.96 Top Selection
'Dark berries and some floral aromatics, with purple berry notes showing through on the nose, with riper dark berry fruit on the palate.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'Dark plums and deep floral notes lead to a fresh palate with fine structure.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'Smooth and gentle, this is a good expression of Barbera.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£10.30 Eurowines
'Chewy, tannic and gum-smacking, this is a delicious red that would be a great by-the-glass option.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'Structured, in a classical style, with some lovely voluptuous red fruit. A good all-round wine.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£8.90 LWC Drinks
'Smoky and malolactic, with dark ripe berries, some herbal notes, juniper aromatics, notes of black pepper and concentration with high acidity.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'A generous wine with tomato leaves and a lot of cherries on the nose, with lovely, traditional tannins and a sweet finish.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£13.68 Louis Latour Agencies
'A soft summer berry basket with notes of flint, mushroom, truffle and Christmas cake spice, and a palate that's complex yet subtle, clean and elegant.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'A big, bold red typical of Nebbiolo from this region - earthy and leathery, with some spices from the oak.' Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.
£15.97 Mentzendorff & Co
'Seamless, complex and lifted, with sweet fruit, big acidity and tight tannins.' Charlie Young, team leader.'A highly perfumed, decadent, spicy and intense wine, with herbaceous notes, white spice and hints of vanilla interwoven with rosehip and sour cherry. A very complex and textural wine.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.
£63.25 Liberty Wines
'A nice straightforward and fruity style with a light body.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'A very fresh character with red cherries, cranberry compote, vanilla and cinnamon.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.'Complex, full, fresh and bold.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.
£15.30 Liberty Wines
'Fresh, crunchy cherry notes with cinnamon, black tea and dried mushroom on the nose, leading to good acidity and fine-grained tannins on the palate, and a long, fruit-driven aftertaste. This is one to match with wild boar.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'A beautiful rose-petal nose and a structured palate with fine tannins.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£28.95 Liberty Wines
'Big, rich and brooding, with soft fruit and good complexity and balance - an earthy and powerful wine.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'Lovely red fruit, liquorice, black pepper and truffle on the nose, leading to a palate that's powerful and elegant at the same time, with silky tannins.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.
£61.09 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A rich, leathery texture with beautiful tannic structure, showing notes of ripe pomegranate, red cherry and some strawberries.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.'Sour cherry notes, with some dried strawberries too, and a herbaceous element with thyme and sage. Very complex, with rounded tannins.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.
£38.82 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A full wine with some smoky, dark fruit.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.'A spicy, intense and oaky wine.' Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.'This has notes of fresh, rich berries and smoky game.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.'Stewed forest fruits with some rosemary notes, and a smoky finish.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.
£16.75 Top Selection
'A well-made wine with some juicy fruit and elegant tannins.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Fresh, grippy and oaky, there is good tension between acidity and body, and notes of vanilla and sweet spices. A super-smooth wine that's really well made.' Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.
£32.95 Eurowines
'Good floral lift, spicy oak and herbaceousness, with good ripeness and fruit sweetness that sits nicely with the tannins and acidity, helping the finish to carry more fruit.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Great nose and palate complexity, with balance and some pleasant intensity and texture.' Dario Barbato, Individual Restaurants.
£36.37 Matthew Clark
'This has a big personality, with an expressive and mature nose of very ripe red fruits, and plenty of sweet spices like cloves and vanilla.' Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.'A gentle and modern interpretation of the grape variety, this is really well done.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£30.36 Eurowines
'A refreshing wine that's floral and light on the nose, bursting out of the glass. Leathery, dry and smoky on the palate, following through well.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'A complex nose of red cherries, spices and herbs, with a fresh, crisp palate.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£23.63 Eurowines
'This has some dried herb notes along with some black fruit and tar, a leathery character and big tannins.' Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.'Showing some leafy aromas with soft cloves and mint.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.'Intense, with blackcurrant notes - this is grippy and fresh.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.
£18.30 Az. Agr. Abbona Anna Maria
'A typical savoury Barbera with notes of red berries and blueberries.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.'There's complexity shown here by spice notes integrated with crunchy red fruit like strawberry and cherry, with lean acidity. A genuine wine.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.
£10.48 Marenco
'Pronounced intensity of ripe black fruit and berries, with well-integrated alcohol, sweet spice, pepper and tobacco, and some velvety tannins with great concentration and a long finish.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.'An elegant, evolved style with red berry fruits and some soft, ripe tannins.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£62.17 Liberty Wines
'Beautiful red-cherry aromas and flavours here, with a bit of earthiness and some incredible crunchy tannins.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'A mineral and floral nose with some tertiary notes and a slightly balsamic note, plus some spices, and a dry, fresh palate with lots of red fruits and spices.' José Hernandez, Hakkasan.
£14.00 Carson Wines
'Ethereal, with both red and dark berries, as well as some juniper and white blossom, and more ripe cassis and drying tannins on the palate, with high acidity that's pleasantly balanced.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'Perfumed, with some cocoa powder notes - one for premium restaurants.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.
£22.00 Carson Wines
'With intense ripe blackberry fruit, this is a spicy, rich and tannic style.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.'Complex and leathery, with some tar notes alongside silky fine tannins.' Martin Lam, team leader.'Notes of wet leaves, mushrooms, rose petals and a balsamic note of eucalyptus, with vibrant acidity that makes this juicy and easy-drinking, in spite of its young age.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£29.95 Liberty Wines
'Candied red berries with some earthy notes showing, this is juicy and bright, with additional cranberries and ripe raspberries.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'A pretty nose of fresh cherry with lifted floral notes, and a clean palate with lovely freshness.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£11.13 CANTINE SCOLARI SRL
'Round, plush dark fruit and sour cherry, with some soft, plump tannins. This is nice and ripe, without too much oak, and with a touch of savouriness.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.'Notes of stewed plums, lavender aromatics, cassia and softer spices.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.
£33.16 Bibendum
'Sweet red cherry notes with tannins that are rounded, velvety and very pleasant, and an elegant finish that's not too intense but persistent.' Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.'Dense black-cherry fruit with a touch of marzipan, leading to gentle fruit with brisk acidity on the palate. Well-made.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£40.00 Bibendum
'With rich, ripe and earthy cherry notes with a silky smooth texture, this is good value.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'Elegant, fresh red-berry fruit with some soft ripe tannins, crisp acidity and lovely balance.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.'Floral, meaty and poised, with fine acidity and lovely fruit.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£24.88 Enotria&Coe
'With its bone-dry sour cherries, there's precise fruit here, with garrigue notes, textural acidity and smoky oak, and good concentration on the finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'An elegant nose with rose notes but also herbal hints of mint and basil, with ripe red cherries and high acidity.' Mikolaj Harmider, Cava Spiliadis Collection and Simpsons Restaurant.
£25.84 Top Selection
'This works on every level - soft and savoury, full and luscious, with a beautiful finish.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.'Complex and elegant mature red-berry fruit, with soft, well-integrated tannins, and delicate acidity, fruit and balance.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£88.72 Top Selection
£12.45 Matthew Clark
£12.00 VinumTerra
£11.83 Davy's Wine Merchants
£13.33 Davy's Wine Merchants
£13.08 Alivini
£53.90 Liberty Wines
£7.95 Jeroboams
£9.85 Jeroboams
£12.65 Jeroboams
£19.90 Jeroboams
£22.70 Jeroboams
£11.13 CANTINA BOTTENAGO - SOC. AGR. ERIAN SRL
£29.50 Jeroboams
£61.33 L''Astemia pentita srl
£12.01 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£37.18 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£8.35 Boutinot
£40.00 Boutinot
£30.43 Enotria&Coe
£32.75 Eurowines
£35.45 Eurowines
'This has delicate pear and yellow flower aromas, and a creamy texture with refreshing acidity and good balance.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.'A structured wine with good balance of fruit and acidity.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'Rounded, fruity and full of character and flavour - one to enjoy by the glass, with food.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.
£10.48 CANTINE SCOLARI SRL
'A classic style, with floral and yellow fruit notes, and a palate that's rich and balanced.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.'Apple blossom notes, with green pears and some fresh lemon, leading to stony mineral notes with some ginger spice, and a long finish.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'Pear skin and apple sauce, along with a bit of spice, with good weight, zippy acids and a long finish.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
£14.58 Enotria&Coe
'This has pear blossom and some spice, like ginger, leading to an apricot and lemon freshness on the finish.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'Notes of green apple and lime, with hints of cream and a nutty, chalky mineral feel.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'Complex, elegant and balanced.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.
£12.93 Matthew Clark
'The nose shows a pronounced minerality, with some stone fruits and white pepper, and a very mineral after taste. Stunning quality for the price - a good deal for a Michelin-starred restaurant.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.'Very tasty and food-friendly, with citrus, apple and star fruits, and some chalky complexity.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£11.25 VinumTerra
'There's definite oak usage, but with richer stone fruit flavours to back it up, along with some lovely sweet peach notes.' James Fryer, team leader.'This opens with an intense aromatic complexity, with quince marmalade, a delicate oaky vanilla, some acacia, nuttiness and a touch of ginger spice, with apricot flavours dominating the finish.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.
£18.40 Jeroboams
'Fresh yet with an unctuous texture, this is dry and fragrant on the nose, with a touch of herbs and vanilla, as well as pineapple and crushed stones.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Elegant citrus and pretty floral notes lead to a refreshing palate that's well-balanced, with reasonable length.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£9.95 CANTINA BOTTENAGO - SOC. AGR. ERIAN SRL
'Key lime pie with some delicate mineral notes at first, and light baking spices in the background. Elegant and feminine, with a long jasmine flower finish.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'A tasty, honest wine that's bright, clean and fresh with lemon and lime fruits and chalky mineral aspect.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£16.53 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Quite a complex and interesting wine, with some developing flavours and fresh fruit. Very well-made.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'A creamy, elegant wine with mellow white peach notes and some crisp acidity.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.'A great wine that can age, but with nice acidity and good balance.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£19.38 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'The minerality is key here, bringing a spicy mineral tension to the fresh pear, lemon zest and green apple notes.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'This opens with bright lemon notes and some chalky minerals, with good intensity. It would be tasty with seafood.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£16.55 Bibendum
'Fresh pineapple and acacia aromas, with peach and ripe yellow pears, and a delicate creamy texture with a fresh finish.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.'A fresh, vibrant wine with tinned peach and apricot notes, and some lovely minerality. Good for a brasserie by the glass.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.
£9.30 Eurowines
'A floral wine with some ripe peach and nectarine fruit, and a more tropical, pineapple finish that's zesty and fresh. One for grilled mackerel.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'There's fruit and orange blossom on the nose here, with Granny Smith apple on the palate, and some mineral notes too. Good fruit and finish.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£10.67 Davy's Wine Merchants
'An enticing nose of stone fruit and creamy toastiness leading to a mouth-filling palate that's balanced and lasts well in the mouth.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'There's lots going on here, with some development showing, along with some barrel notes as well.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£15.78 Winetraders
'A spring wine, with tropical passion-fruit notes, pear flesh and white flowers. Lifted, elegant and extremely pretty.' James Fryer, team leader.'This has a lovely lychee and Turkish delight aroma, leading to an elegantly soft palate.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£11.60 Armit Wines
'An excellent discovery, with charming aromas of tropical fruit with a touch of flower petal, and a palate that's aromatic, with great acidity.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Lovely peach, apricots and cream spring from the glass, leading to fairly high acidity. Decant and pair with roasted white fish.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£15.80 Armit Wines
'Citrus and tart apple, as well as some banana notes, dominate both the aroma and flavour here, with some chalky minerality too.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'Notes of candied lemon, apple, pear drop, green pear and peach.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.
£7.35 Majestic Commercial
'A little perlant on the tongue, this is a mineral and balanced wine that's aromatic yet well-tuned, with a hint of ginger.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Ripe crunchy apple, with some creamy, spicy notes.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.'Delicate citrus aromas with pear and almond notes.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.
£13.70 Boutinot
'Fresh and vibrant, this is a good option for a by-the-glass list.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.'A pleasant wine, with ripe citron and banana, and a smoky minerality.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'This has a ripe core with zippy acids keeping it fresh, and a grassy, lemon finish with a bit of minerality.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
£9.95 Boutinot
'With tropical fruits, delicate stone fruits and some good complexity, this is a gastronomic style that's good for restaurant wine lists.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.'Pronounced flavour intensity, with a creamy, buttery element and some sweet spices, crunchy citrus and stone fruit.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.
£11.67 Top Selection
'Warm stone fruit and custard notes lead to a mellow palate of baked fruits.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'Tasty and bright, with some ripe lemon and chalk notes, all making this a good option to accompany goats' cheese.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£8.82 Eurowines
£7.84 LWC Drinks
£11.30 Winetraders
£16.25 Armit Wines
£8.40 Jeroboams
£10.25 Jeroboams
£12.84 Matthew Clark
£8.40 Boutinot
£14.44 Enotria&Coe
£14.85 Eurowines
'Full and expressive on the nose, with subtle baking spices and ripe figs leading to a complex, dry palate with generous and evolving fruit on the long finish.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'Ripe fruit and velvety tanins, as well as some high acidity, with savoury, leathery notes and very well-integrated alcohol, all accompanied by some delicious sweet spices.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.
£20.92 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A tense and composed wine, with aromas of red and blue fruit leading to a vibrant palate with quality fleshy fruit and meaty tannins.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'This has a pungent and intense nose of concentrated maraschino cherries and wild berries, followed by a palate that's very juicy, spicy and peppery, and with a good finish.' Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.
£8.11 Bibendum
'Juicy, rich and ripe notes of black and red fruits, with black cherry and wild berries, leading to a mouth-coating palate with complexity and power, and a long finish.' Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.'This has a leafy character, with ripe red and blue fruit and some sweet oak. There's vibrant fruit, with a backbone of refreshing acidity and some meaty tannins.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£10.14 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Meaty and woody, with some truffle and savoury notes alongside dried red fruits. This is concentrated and very ripe, with balsamic notes and some touches of coffee.' Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.'Really quite classy and smooth, with plum and rosehip, and subtle nuances of spices and sweet leather.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£14.33 Bibendum
'Dense dark fruits with lots of vanilla and coconut, and a bit of cotton candy, with good acidity - there's freshness alongside plush red-cherry fruit.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Black fruit aromas and a hint of chalkiness, with notes of fresh blackcurrant and some good concentration. This is clean, pure and well put-together.' Charlie Young, team leader.
'Strong, concentrated and rich dark fruits, fruitcake and spice, with vanilla, cassis and cedar notes - this is a massive mouthful, with layered spice, balsamic, olive and graphite notes.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'This has lots of sophistication and charm - full-bodied with cherry and plum, blackberry and toast.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£35.95 Eurowines
'With some juicy and jammy fruit and a hint of spice, this is very drinkable for its price point, with a good balance of flavours.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Well-balanced, luscious dark fruit and fresh acidity, with soft tannins - this is a good entry-level red to have by the glass.' Lukas Nikanorovas, 20 Stories.
£7.50 LWC Drinks
'Earthy and savoury, with ripe black fruit, leather and smoke, with additional dried figs and chocolate. This has high, smooth tannins, excellent concentration of fruit and a long finish.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.'Notes of dried fruit, dark chocolate and dry spice.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.
£12.49 Alivini
'Smoky dark berry fruits with sweet vanilla oak and some creamy notes, leading to additional liquorice spice on the palate.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'Full-bodied and well balanced between acidity and tannins, this is complex on both the nose and palate, with ageing potential.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.
£10.17 Bibendum
'Showing good value for money, this is round and supple on the palate, with some red and black fruit character.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'Easy-drinking, with soft, ripe crunchy fruit that's well-defined, leading to a well-balanced palate.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.
£6.40 Boutinot
'Oak, sandalwood and spice, along with some pretty red fruits on the nose, with the fruit carrying the oak. Overall a very drinkable wine with a long finish.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Red and black fruit on the nose and palate, with a light touch of sweet baking spice.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£9.97 Enotria&Coe
'A richly scented nose with a balsamic-like sweetness to its dark and broody fruit content. The palate is very rich, with more balsamic and cocoa spice alongside stewed dark fruits - this has good structure, with velvety, rich tannins.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'A generous medley of crunchy red and black fruits, with appealing herby notes and a creaminess that ties it all together.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£12.20 Eurowines
'A developing and complex wine that's about to hit some tertiary notes, but still displays varietal dark, meaty fruits and a touch of game, along with some oxidative notes. The palate's sleek and seriously elegant, with the fruit still there, firm and encased in ripe mature tannins and refreshing acidity.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£29.15 Eurowines
£16.59 Alivini
£13.83 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£9.31 Bibendum
£8.74 Bibendum
£11.36 Enotria&Coe
£9.10 Eurowines
£11.95 Eurowines
'Magic for this price point, with very good fruit concentration and balance.' Tanya Mann, consultant.'Very rounded and ready to drink, with some grass and earthy flavours, as well as some juicy red and black fruits.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'This is easy-drinking, with spice box, cinnamon and clove on the nose, and very ripe black cherry notes too. Great value.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£7.00 Berkmann Wine Cellars
'A light and tasty wine, with a lovely nose of spice, while on the palate the red fruit rolls down with more spice emerging.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.'With red cherries and a floral, aromatic structure, this is a fruit-driven style, expressing pure fruit character with some rounded tannins. Great value for money too.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.
£6.97 Matthew Clark
'A cheerful, juicy, delightful glass of wine with bags of personality, displaying scented soft summer berries with a light floral whiff. Deft winemaking...' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Black and bramble fruits on the nose, with good concentration on the palate, some herbaceous blackcurrant leaf, vibrant acidity and well-defined tannins, and a moreish finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.
£9.86 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Yes! Pretty red fruits with some mint and smoke. Delicious, and a great food wine too.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'A beautiful colour and impactful nose, and the acidity is really something to behold!' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'Seductive, with firm tannins yet bright acidity, red berry flavours and earthiness. A perfect pairing for polpette di cavallo.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.
£11.75 Boutinot
'Nicely concentrated, with ripe blueberries and cassis, and some good integration of oak, with smooth tannins and fresh acidity. A quality wine for the price of an entry-level one.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'Good intensity, with a bouquet of dried flowers together with crunchy red cherry and plum notes.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.
'Intense aromas of spice, plum and stewed cherries, with good vibrancy on the palate, and ripe and sour fruit characters mingling nicely. Grippy but integrated tannins.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'Vibrant and very juicy black fruit, with nicely toned and well-integrated French oak, and rich and decadent black fruit concentration on the palate. Satisfying.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.
£11.52 CVA Canicatti
'Rich ripe cherry and dark berry fruit, with refreshing acidity to balance, along with an earthy note and a wonderful silky-smooth texture.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'Pretty and elegant, with refinement, and some crunchy tannins on the rounded and ripe palate.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
£6.80 Berkmann Wine Cellars
'A tasty wine with ripe aromas and flavours, hints of liquorice and great intensity.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'This has notes of black cherry and chocolates, with spice and baked black fruits. A versatile and food-friendly wine.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£9.50 Berkmann Wine Cellars
'An elegant wine with finesse, this is juicy and pleasant.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.'A touch of baked blueberry pie and sweet fruit on the entry, this is an off-dry style of wine with good grip, and very food-friendly.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.
£18.60 Mondial Wine
'Super-luscious fresh fruit character with some clean spice on the finish.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'With its clean nose of sour cherries, cloves and Darjeeling tea, cloves, and a warm palate with a blueberry finish, this would match a rack of lamb.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£8.23 Matthew Clark
'An attractive wine with red fruit tones, some sour fruit and a leather notes - chewy, grippy and well-structured.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'Beautiful red fruits and earth showing with smoke and tobacco. This is lovely, ripe and delicious, and makes you want more.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£33.05 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Opening with tobacco smoke and tea leaves, this is a meaty, mouth-watering wine with some spices added. A good pairing wine.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.'Powerful and rich, with very good fruit concentration.' Tanya Mann, consultant.
'Concentrated blackberries, blackcurrants and black plums, with a lot of sweet cooking spices too, like nutmeg, clove, vanilla and cinnamon, and with smooth, powdery tannins on the palate.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'An intense, full-bodied wine that's juicy and punchy, with good concentration.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.
£22.65 Eurowines
'This is showing some great winemaking, with quality fruit, and notes of mint, tobacco, raisin and plum, with great intensity and length.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'An intense blackcurrant nose, with liquorice spice and red fruit on the palate. Great value. Pass the salami.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
'A well-made, characterful wine with a lovely raspberry nose and a dark chocolate and cherry compote palate. Good value.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'Black fruits with a touch of crushed black pepper on the finish, with smooth, elegant tannins.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.
£9.95 LWC Drinks
'Notes of red cherries and sage on the nose, leading to a refreshing palate with a floral note and a hint of salted caramel on the finish. This would match well with garam masala.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Good intensity, balance and structure, with dried herbs and violet notes.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.
£9.35 LWC Drinks
'Fresh dark plums and juicy dark cherries, hibiscus and delicate lavender aromas, with delicate thyme and sage, vanilla and cardamom spice and some bright and juicy tannins, with a fresh mouthfeel.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.'Superb balance of concentrated ripe fruit acidity and ripe tannin. Complex, with great herbal notes.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£20.92 CVA Canicatti
'Vibrant style with a juicy aftertaste, this has strawberry and raspberry fruit with a savoury hint.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.'Dark fruits and spice, with some herbal and almost green notes, and good tannin structure with depth and complexity. This would be great with red meats and a rich ragu sauce.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
£17.45 Liberty Wines
'A very complex nose, with great balance between primary and tertiary character, and the tannin structure is superb!' Tanya Mann, consultant.'This is a big wine with lots going on, including spice, earth and rich fruit. One to drink with seared barbecue meats and chimichurri.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£15.62 Alivini
'Notes of eucalyptus and menthol with blackberry and Asian spices, with sweet baking spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a richly textured, fleshy, decadent palate.' Olivier Marie, team leader.'Deep, rich and spicy, this has good structure with persistent fruit, and oak and spice nicely integrated, with a fresh acidity.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.
£10.50 Berkmann Wine Cellars
'Big, ripe and brooding dark berries enveloped with oak and sweet spice, and with some lovely integration of oak and ripe tannin. Complex, with minerality on the finish.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'A serious, complex and evolving wine with several layers.' Martin Lam, team leader.
'A fruit-driven style with bright red cherries and fresh red rose and violet notes, and a delicate, savoury and round tannic finish. A fruit-driven style with refreshing acidity.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.'Rich, ripe and complex, with lovely balancing acidity and ripe tannins.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£14.24 Zonin UK
'Juicy, soft black fruits like blackberry and plum with a spicy vanilla oak palate. Great vibrancy and verve here, and excellent winemaking. A great style.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Quite broad and opulent, with some precise fruit and balanced use of oak, with a crunchy finish.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
£19.25 Jeroboams
'An elegant and complex wine that would be a lovely addition to a wine list, with good food-matching opportunities.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'A mineral wine that's juicy and savoury, with a great punch.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.
'A ripe and generous aromatic profile, with sweet spices, and a generous palate with bright acidity and fruit compote.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.'A candied, sweet red fruit profile, with spice and sweet currants on the palate - a nicely ripe structure with good depth and length.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.
£8.16 Enotria&Coe
'A delicate mix of red and black fruits such as strawberry, plum and blackberry on the nose, and a slightly floral note. On the palate there are rounded tannins and good integration with the fruit. Good value for money.' Luma Monteiro, Wineria.'With liquorice, plum compote and warm spices, this is excellent for hearty braised meats and casseroles.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£11.47 Enotria&Coe
'Lovely, dense dark chocolate with raspberry compote. A rich and exotic wine.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'Opening with tobacco, chocolate and leather, this is full-bodied and well-structured. Rich yet refined, with a blend of dark and red fruits followed by dry figs and well-integrated tannins. A perfect match for a venison steak or stew.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.
£14.41 Enotria&Coe
£24.82 CVA Canicatti
£21.37 Liberty Wines
£15.03 Matthew Clark
£11.50 Jeroboams
£27.60 Mondial Wine
£12.09 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£17.34 Bibendum
£7.97 Liberty Wines
£10.20 Liberty Wines
£12.91 Enotria&Coe
£14.62 Enotria&Coe
£17.33 Enotria&Coe
£12.90 Eurowines
'Fresh, zingy and zesty, this is very pleasant and easy-drinking.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'Delicate, with sweet peaches and apricots, as well as some ripe watermelon, honeysuckle and honey.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'An aromatic nose and creamy palate with ripe tropical fruit, making this amazing to pair with salads and seafood, and a great wine for summer.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.
£9.21 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Intense fruit flavour with some candied citrus, and a lovely texture, with well-integrated acidity.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'Delicate, long-lasting flavours of juicy peach and apricots, with chamomile and honey, and good intensity and complexity.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.
£9.95 Matthew Clark
'Lovely orange and lemon peel aromas, with a refreshing palate and a spicy finish that adds a little complexity.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'A complex palate of ripe stone fruit with zesty citrus, andh decent acidity. Complex, satisfying and excellent for food pairings.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£14.64 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'With sweet and savoury oak, and floral notes with honey and lemon curd, this has a nice elegance, the oak is well-judged, and the palate is fresh.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'A rich, complex wine with lovely texture, delicious stone fruit and well-integrated structure, with a long finish.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£12.23 Eurowines
'Excellent value for money, this is extremely aromatic on the nose, with balanced sweetness and a dynamic and interesting structure.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.'Good rich fruit with a lovely mineral backbone and a crisp, fresh finish with lingering fruit.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£10.50 LWC Drinks
£12.95 Eurowines
£15.98 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Round yet gorgeously balanced by some fine, volcanic acidity that lifts the palate, which has great concentration and some oak adding depth and complexity.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'Complexity on the nose between ripe and cooked fruit, leading to a palate that's gentle and generous, balanced and creamy. A wine that can be enjoyed on its own.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.
'A fab nose, literally bursting from the glass, this is bright and luscious, and very drinkable, but with an underlying complexity. This has a wonderful mouthfeel and great finish. Wow.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Chamomile, green tea, peach and white flowers on the nose, and a fresh palate. A fantastic aperitif that would match with spaghetti with clams too.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
'A high-quality wine with some very interesting evolution. Very tropical on the nose, with floral rose petal notes too, balanced by some vegetal and lemongrass notes on the finish.' Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.'Very aromatic, with intense lime leaf and spice, and candied lime, but all held back by some lovely cardamon-spiced acidity. Intriguing, complex and long.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£13.20 Liberty Wines
'An aromatic wine with fresh, juicy citrus, stone fruit and floral notes. There are some big flavours here, with a long, clean and mineral finish.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'Ripe peaches on a sunny beach, and maybe a touch of oak on the palate. There's good texture here, with length and acidity, and a hint of spice to finish.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£11.35 Enotria&Coe
'Apricot and golden fruit leads to a textural palate with some green herb and bitter almond, and some saltiness that really helps to balance, along with a subtle smoky note. A nice replacement for entry-level Chardonnay on a by-the-glass selection.' James Fryer, team leader.'A little savoury, like sea air. This would do well with food such as prawns grilled with garlic, a touch of chilli and parsley.' Stephanie Robertson, RA Group.
'This is a strong example of a ripe and fruit-rich style, with good fruit and spice aromas and quite a ripe palate, with green plum and soft, fleshy stone fruit and custard apple.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Rich, ripe and luscious, with good refreshing acidity and great concentration.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
'With ripe pear and almond aromas, this is rounded and full on the palate, but fresh and punchy at the same time, with a clean and almond finish. A great all-rounder for restaurants and gastro pubs alike.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Pretty and refreshing, with good fruit concentration and refreshing acidity.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
'Tropical notes, as well as peach and apricot, with a fresh, creamy texture. This would be good by the glass in a gastro pub.' Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.'Perfumed, with apricot and peach notes and a gentle, delineated texture with a gorgeous ripe peach palate.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£7.56 Matthew Clark
'Fresh figs, prickly pear, thyme, pear and hyacinth on the nose, with a palate that's fresh, clean, and well-balanced and a finish that's fruity and long. This would be a good match with chicken in lemon sauce.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
'Rich and delicious, with a lovely mineral backbone, and some vanilla and white pepper too. The palate's complex, rich and balanced, with a high price point to match.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'A pronounced toasted and honeyed wine with hints of vanilla.' Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.
'Really pretty and fresh, with mandarin and prickly pear notes, and clementine pith too. A salty finish and pretty fine acidity.' James Fryer, team leader.'This has some vibrant lemon-and-lime notes, with some crisp, fresh acidity.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
'Delicious fresh white peach aromas with some clean minerality, this is fresh and easy-drinking, with a lovely soft texture. Good value.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'This has white peach and apricots, with a creamy texture, and some lime peel and gooseberry on the finish.' Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.
£8.78 CVA Canicatti
£11.70 Liberty Wines
£22.84 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£12.87 Bibendum
£10.97 Liberty Wines
£9.15 Enotria&Coe
'This is a great example of Tuscany, and well suited to a gastropub list.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.'Black forest fruits on the nose move quickly to intense red cherries on the palate, with some cassia spice too.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.'Super ripe without being cooked, there's fleshy black fruit along with some sweet spice.' James Fryer, team leader.
£7.03 Mentzendorff & Co
'This is rich and intense, with persistent fruit and a warm, long finish.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'Tons of complexity, with blackcurrant and violets, as well as meaty, savoury notes - a bold wine for food matching.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'With plum and cassis notes, as well as some vanilla and cinnamon, and good acidity, this would be perfect with lamb loin fillet.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.
£38.70 Liberty Wines
'Delicate red fruit and white pepper on the nose, with violets and a touch of cassis joining on the palate. A fresh wine with lively tannins.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.'A very savoury wine, with rosemary notes and smoke on the finish.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.'With fruit, spices and a touch of mocha, this is a good Tuscan for any wine list.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.
£10.85 Vinexus Ltd
'This has ripe black fruit and tomato leaf character, with vanilla and Christmas spices, and massive tannins with long length.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Aromas of blackcurrant, dried plums, violets and white spices lead to a palate that's complex and jammy, with a good level of acidity to balance the weight of this wine. Something that will improve with age too.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.
£19.30 Liberty Wines
'This is rich and complex, with lots of personality and well-integrated alcohol.' Erik Simonics, Annabel’s.'An elegant expression of Sangiovese, with balanced tannins, ripe black fruits, hints of leather and smoke, and a long finish.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.'This has it all, with great balance and freshness, and a spicy finish. Ready to drink now.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.
£142.00 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A sophisticated, complex wine with blackberries and currants, as well as crunchy red fruits and some herbal notes and black pepper spice, with fine tannin structure and a long finish. A superb match with roast lamb.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'This is showing some power, with charming redcurrant fruit and dark spices, sandalwood and mocha complexity.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.
£43.97 Bibendum
'A serious wine with notes of both cooked and dried dark fruit, as well as spice, bell pepper, black peppers and dark flowers. Well-developed, balanced and rounded.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'A robust, earthy and musky wine, with blueberry and red forest fruit on the juicy palate, along with typical spice, earthiness, tar and grippy tannins. A big wine to pair with equally rich food.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
£30.13 Enotria&Coe
'A very fine example that's quite complete, with a fine structure and well balanced by precise acidity and well-defined tannins. This has some savoury character, and a very finely textured finish.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Elegant and polished, with cinnamon, clove, vanilla and dried fruits, with firm but very well-integrated tannins.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£35.00 Try Wines
'This has a soft nose and growing complexity, showing hints of evolution, with lots of cooked fruit and spices - a smoky wine with tannins in support.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.'A serious wine full of flavour, with jammy black and red berries and plums, as well as dried flowers, spice and pepper.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.
£86.48 Louis Latour Agencies
'With smoky, truffled red fruit, this is juicy and generous, with abundant sour cherry, leather and cigar box.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'Rich and warm Tuscan sunshine, with red berries and brambles, a little tar and liquorice on the nose. Robust, balanced and very juicy, this will pair very happily with food.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£13.85 Jeroboams
'There's freshness bounding out of the glass, with cranberries and cherries, as well as some fresh violet and rose petals, and notes of tar. Brilliant fine tannins and acidity leave a pleasant grip and mouth-watering finish.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'This ticks all the boxes, with great, fresh acidity, well-integrated tannins and ageing potential.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.
£20.15 Jeroboams
'Herbaceous and elegant, with pretty red fruits like cranberries, wild strawberries and cherries.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Crunchy, fresh and easy to drink, with some raspberry notes and minerality.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.'Juicy and savoury, with some dark fruit.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.
£9.92 Bibendum
'Morello cherry pie aromas with a figgy sweetness, echoed on the palate with an added touch of cream, and a lovely sense of ripe raspberry on the finish.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'Ripe jammy fruit with rich spices at first, leading to fresh and elegant fruit concentration with nice tannins.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.
'A ripe, modern style with a good chunk of new oak, and notes of plum and black cherry, and an earthy character on the finish.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Dark fruits, black pepper and cardamom are well defined on the nose, with generous fruit on the palate, and herbaceous flavours too. Great value for money.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.
£15.70 Enotria&Coe
'With sweet dark berries and spices, and some jamminess, this is also showing some signs of development. The intensity of flavours are well balanced by high acidity and tannins.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'Vanilla, Virginia tobacco, sweet plum and sour cherries macerated in brandy - this is full-bodied and concentrated.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£25.69 Top Selection
'Vanilla spice with cinnamon and cloves balanced with ripe dark fruits such as cherries and plum, and an earthy backbone that brings layers to this. A fun wine by the glass, but would also pair well with food.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Intense, with juicy black plums, dried violets and loads of liquorice, cloves and nutmeg spice.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.
'This is showing lovely development, with chocolate and balsamic notes - a vibrant style.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.'Very intense flavours of red fruits, leather, cherry liqueur and vanilla and cedar oak notes. A pricey but well-made wine, and a solid option for bottle list placement anywhere.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£31.14 Top Selection
'This has a lot going on, with jammy black fruits and some herbaceous, medicinal notes, a woody character and a long, sweet finish.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'This has perfume, sweet spice and red fruit, with firm tannins, ripe plum and sweet spices on the palate.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.
'Cherry, tobacco, a minty balsamic note and cocoa, with a smooth palate that has alcohol and tannins in good balance, leading to a long, spicy finish.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Smoky blackcurrant fruit with some bay on this very enticing nose, with a dry palate that has a wallop of oak and vanilla character. Will age well but is enjoyable now, decanted and with a Florentine steak.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£20.00 Bedmond Hill Estate
'Fresh acidity, with some jammy red fruit, sweet spice, and a chocolate note - an intense wine.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'Ripe and fruity, yet classy and fresh. This is supple, with an elegant structure. A wine to enjoy with a rib of beef or game.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.
£38.72 Louis Latour Agencies
'A concentrated wine with blackcurrant, liquorice and dark chocolate notes.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.'An attractive, opulent and juicy black fruit profile, with fennel and aniseed towards the finish.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'Fresh, ripe red fruits married with hints of underlying vanilla and cinnamon, with some slatey minerality too.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.
£29.17 Louis Latour Agencies
'Intense aromas of dark fruit with some dried flowers, and ground black pepper, and a smooth palate with a good fruit profile, nice tannins and a medium finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Beautiful notes of black cherry, cloves and dried plums. A well-balanced wine that's ready to drink but could age more.' Lukas Nikanorovas, 20 Stories.
£22.65 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Some forest floor notes behind bursting red fruit upfront, with tannins prominent but supported by freshness.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'Strawberry, cherries and well-integrated oak, with a smooth texture and vibrant fruit.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.'Great tannins, with notes of sour cherries and dried roses. This is good value.' Diego Carballido, Bar Boulud - Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park.
£8.85 Jeroboams
'Nice red fruit here, with a touch of dry leaves and a hint of elegant oak, leading to a generous palate with some dark fruit, cacao and well-integrated oak.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'This is showing some very pleasant red fruits alongside some developing aromas and flavours.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£10.50 Jeroboams
'Fresh red fruit notes along with some baked aromas - this is earthy, with some oak notes and chalky tannins.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'Mouthwatering, fruity and slightly spicy.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'A nice dry red showing a bit of age, with great fruit, well-balanced alcohol and a touch of cooked fruit on the finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£11.60 Jeroboams
'A dry, earthy and meaty wine, with notes of forest floor and wild blackberries, some delicate oak and hints of development, with grainy tannins.' Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.'Complex black and green olive aromas bring a nice rustic personality to this, with a wealth of primary fruit, like raspberries and plums.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.
'A pretty floral note with some red fruit and cooked sweet spice, leading to a dry palate with some new oak, good acidity and high tannins.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Fragrant spice on the nose, with notes of ripe fruit and chocolate too. This is well balanced, and good to drink now, but can age too.' Lukas Nikanorovas, 20 Stories.
£17.17 Bibendum
'Very complex on the nose, with confit fruits, liquorice and spices. The palate is solid, with a very long finish and good levels of acidity too. A gastronomic wine for top Italian restaurants.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.'Pronounced flavour intensity here, with ripe black fruit, liquorice, dried fruit, figs, chocolate and smoke.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.
£25.40 Armit Wines
'A fresh and elegant style, with good red cherry fruit, and showing some development too.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'An easy-drinking style, with spicy red berry fruits.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.'Nicely done, with a touch of spice and some bright fruit.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£25.00 Try Wines
£20.30 Liberty Wines
£37.80 Liberty Wines
£21.50 Vinexus Ltd
£13.50 Vinexus Ltd
£16.33 Zonin UK
£11.00 Jeroboams
£34.05 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£40.57 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£10.92 Bibendum
£14.86 Bibendum
£32.56 Bibendum
£69.00 Bibendum
£26.75 Top Selection
£17.51 Top Selection
£8.85 Eurowines
'An incredibly rich style that ticks all the boxes for many people, with decadent dark fruits on the nose alongside really pungent vanilla and cedar spice notes, and a rich palate and mouthfeel.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'With leafy tertiary character, iodine and red earth, as well as black pepper and cooked capsicum, this is a really interesting wine for the price point.' James Fryer, team leader.
£13.32 Frederic Robinson
'This really speaks of where it's from, with a hint of smoke and a dark fruit profile of dates, plums and cherries on the nose, before tannin structure and balanced acidity, with mint, cinnamon, clove, smoked ham, burnt rosemary and black olive notes.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'This is calling out for a rich cut of steak and barbecued meats.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
£22.75 Anthony Byrne Fine Wines
'A super-approachable wine with freshness balanced against some ripe tannin. This is minty, with black fruit and black pepper on the nose, and more juicy black fruit with subtle green pepper notes on the palate. This would make a great barbecue wine, and would suit gastro pub lists too.' James Fryer, team leader.
£10.31 Hatch Mansfield
'An outstanding wine with a juicy flavour of freshly cut fruit - mostly black cherries - with some cocoa beans too.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.'A real statement wine, with super-plush tannins and big ripe fruit, and some polished black and purple fruits alongside some big, expensive oak.' James Fryer, team leader.
£23.76 Bibendum
'A fun, full-bodied wine with great use of oak to balance the juicy dark fruits, and notes of cassis, plums, black cherries, bell pepper, cold coffee and dark chocolate.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'A juicy, powerful red wine with blackcurrant and cola notes on the nose, and stewed fruits with ripe tannins on the palate.' Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.
£16.10 Matthew Clark
'Intensity in an understatement here, yet it's harmonious, keeping balance and integrity to the grape. This has notes of ripe plum and date fruits with vanilla and chocolate, with more chocolate on the palate joined by coffee, bell pepper, clove and vanilla. This needs lamb shoulder.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.
£31.35 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Blackcurrant, cassis, savoury leather and tomato leaves lead to dry, fine tannins and good length - this hits the balance of tannin and freshness.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.'The oak balances the ripe fruit here, but it's not overly done, with tannins balanced with fruit and acidity, and notes of cassis, plum, prune, vanilla, coffee and chocolate.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.
£19.71 Bibendum
'There's good complexity for the price here, with bramble fruit, prune and smoke, and some good persistence.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.'Juicy cherry and redcurrant fruit alongside some classic Cabernet Franc herbal characteristics, with flavours well integrated, and with some great freshness. An interesting by-the-glass option for many casual eateries.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
£7.79 Bibendum
£20.68 Matthew Clark
£15.95 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£12.42 Bibendum
'A meaty and mineral wine, and a touch herbal, with dried fruit and spices on the nose. A ripe, full and balanced palate has an evolved note of bitter chocolate and mushrooms supported by great fruit dimension and some spices.' Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.'This is earthy and round, with big structure, and red and black fruit notes alongside some spicy and grassy flavours.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.
£18.00 Fells
'A meaty, savoury wine with really deep black fruits and black pepper spice, and some slightly drying tannins.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'This has an intense, deep nose of dark berries and blackberries, with hints of eucalyptus and mint showing nicely. The texture is soft, inviting and approachable, with overall good balance.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.
£10.62 Liberty Wines
'A real winner at this price, this has luscious, perfectly balanced, mouth-watering ripe fruit, and a ripe, mature palate.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.'Minty, with some luscious red fruits and some smoky, fine oak and well-integrated young tannins. This is drinking well now, but will improve immensely over the next five years too.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£54.70 Dandelion Vineyards
'Typical of Margaret River, with a fine herbal character and great fruit, like cassis and blueberry, on the soft palate, leading to a fresh finish. Lovely.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Opening with blueberries, ink and spices, as well as loads of dark fruit and mocha notes, the palate then delivers drive and freshness, with some grip, as well as ripe fruit and a soft finish.' Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.
£12.95 Jeroboams
'There's lovely polish to this wine, opening with some vegetal, green pepper and undergrowth notes, along with some blackcurrant. One the palate it's full-bodied and savoury, with mouthwatering tannins.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'Full-bodied, with proper Australian power, there's a rich blend between red and black fruits here, making it a perfect match for a proper tomahawk steak.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.
£20.00 Matthew Clark
'This is really good, delivering juicy fruit, salivating acidity and fine tannins, with notes of cedar and tobacco.' Diego Carballido, Bar Boulud - Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park.'Violet and iris notes combine with deep and intense black fruit on the nose, as well as lively crunchy red apples, and a soft palate with a toasty character, some spice and dried cherry notes.' Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.
£17.46 Bibendum
'Fruity on the nose and quite herbaceous on the mouth, there's good balance of fruit here, with lots of ripe blackberries, balanced oak and a good finish.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.'An interesting wine with black fruit notes and nice body.' Gastón Adolfo, Margot Restaurant.
£18.18 Laithwaite's Wine
'An elegant nose of vanilla, cedar and cinnamon, with blackcurrant fruit and some cherries macerated in brandy, as well as Mon Chéri chocolates. This leads to a lovely, fresh structure with firm tannins and palate-cleansing acidity, with crunchy dark fruit and a long finish.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£35.30 Rob Dolan Wines
'Opening with dark, ripe and fleshy fruit, there's an earthy note here too, with a hint of eucalyptus and chocolate. That palate is full, sweet and ripe, with loads of fleshy fruit and spices from the oak, with good lift and structure. There's great length here too, with some grip adding to the complexity.' Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.
£17.19 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A meaty wine with blackberry and black pepper, leading to some elegance on the finish.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.'Minty, with vanilla and blackcurrant notes on the lifted nose, leading to a full-bodied and chocolaty palate with ripe black cherries and a warm finish. Well-made.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£9.85 Ellis of Richmond
'Textbook, with a spicy nose of chocolate and blackcurrant, as well as vanilla and tobacco, with some undergrowth notes developing. On the palate this is full-bodied and chocolatey, with some medium-dry tannins, notes of toffee, and a caramel finish.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£15.17 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£27.72 Nicholson River Winery
£235.98 Size: 2000cl Castelnau Wine Agencies
£22.00 Jeroboams
£18.50 Jeroboams
£7.60 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£12.84 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£23.12 Bibendum
£28.34 Enotria&Coe
'Great aromatics, with some hedonistic fruit on the perfumed nose and a bit of truffle and sandalwood too, leading to summer fruits like raspberries on the palate, and a great finish, with excellent, firm tannins.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'Deep, dark and brooding, with a weighty palate of dark fruit and a big dollop of cream.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£14.15 Bibendum
'Robust in style, with complex cassis and forest floor aromas, along with an intense fruit profile of cooked blackberries and pungent spice, and delicate juniper and eucalyptus. Some dense tannins, with a fine grip towards the long finish.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.'This has a sense of a place, with peppermint, oak spices and concentrated black fruits.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.
£16.03 Enotria&Coe
'With fresh fruit and a slightly oakiness, this is elegant, and good value for money too.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'This has a black fruit and intense floral character, with robust tannins and an earthy finish.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.'Dark fruit cordial notes and a dry palate with good fruit and high acidity make this a good pub wine.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£7.81 Enotria&Coe
'This has a concentrated, aromatic structure that's almost inky, with cooked blackberries and black plums, as well as some cinnamon spice and black cardamom, accompanied by some robust tannins. A well-balanced wine with a long, earthy finish.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.
£28.19 London Wine Shippers
'This opens with a big fruit nose, with some tertiary forest floor and autumnal characters showing prominently, alongside some old spice and vanilla aromas, all leading to a dry, fruit-forward palate with lots of cinnamon, blackcurrant and raspberry fruit, all very ripe.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£20.15 Anthony Byrne Fine Wines
£10.04 Hatch Mansfield
£14.99 Matthew Clark
£20.72 Bibendum
'Hedonistic and delicious, this is super-herbaceous, with lots of pepper and spice, and dense black fruits with loads of oak, all woven together seamlessly.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'This has pronounced flavours of ripe black fruit, cassis and berries, but is perfumed too, with some sweet spices. Great concentration and a long finish.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.
£51.40 Jeroboams
'A soft, elegant, easy-drinking style of wine, with floral violet notes accompanying some mint and plush jammy red fruits. There is definitely a place for this.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'With aromas of red berries and tar on the nose, as well as a meaty note, and a palate that's showing good acidity and fruit, I see this working well in a gastropub.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£12.89 Top Selection
'Classy, with a real waft of ripe blackberries, blackcurrants and cedar, before some framboise scent kicks in, along with sandalwood and warm spice. A beautiful mouthfeel, with a lingering, soft finish.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Deep, intense and concentrated, with lots of fruit, some sweet oak spice and tobacco, with a silky texture in the palate.' Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.
£19.20 Wanderlust Wines
'Polished and fine, this opens with rich ripe cassis and boysenberry, alongside some sandalwood, cedar, vanilla and smoke. There's dense concentration in the mouth, with smoky oak wafting throughout, and with a light sprinkle of spice and graphite. Very flavoursome.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
'This has quite a savoury nose with great poise, before the power is turned on, with the palate opening into layers of concentrated character, with structure and flavour.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'With luscious, soft and full ripeness, there's lots of life left here, with a little vanilla and oak in the background.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.
£28.66 Top Selection
'This is elegant while being massive too, with wet stone combined with really lovely, dense, dark fruit, and a silky mouthfeel, with lots of spice and vanilla, and oak well integrated.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Jammy black fruit, with some wild blueberries too, and a full-bodied palate with black peppercorns and lavender notes.' Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.
£35.55 Top Selection
'Warm spices and pencil shavings meet some minty notes and a medicinal element too - this is soft and easy-drinking, with some additional black pepper and blackcurrant jam.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'Some violet notes joining some fruit and liquorice - this is well-made with good structure.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.
£37.34 Top Selection
'Opening with a fresh nose of blackberries, red flowers and tobacco, the palate is very fresh, with a juicy, red fruit finish. A good option for gastropubs.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Notes of black fruit and sweet spice, with some chocolate and coffee too.' Charlie Young, team leader.
£6.15 LWC Drinks
'This is all about the sweet spices, with some tobacco and smoke too, accompanied by powerful fruit and pronounced flavour intensity, with velvety tannins, acidity and alcohol all well-integrated, and leading to a long, savoury and leathery finish.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.
£29.85 Jeroboams
'A decadent wine with sweet morello fruit and generous, fragrant cassis notes, leading to a concentrated palate with moderate sweet cedarwood and smoke on the finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'With its well-balanced aromas of juicy fruit and spice, this is very good value.' Lukas Nikanorovas, 20 Stories.
£9.35 Matthew Clark
'There's crisp acidity to balance the ripe black fruit here, with well-integrated alcohol and some spice, with a touch of cloves and vanilla. Good concentration too.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.'A fantastic wine, and a real crowd-pleaser, with spices and chocolate - this is ripe yet fresh.' Diego Carballido, Bar Boulud - Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park.
'A serious and ambitious style, with cassis, capsicum and black cherry on the nose and palate, with vanilla spice adding to the smoky, dry finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'Velvety and silky, with some high acidity and good extraction, along with some grippy tannins, giving this ageing potential.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.
£20.11 Bibendum Wine
'A really expressive nose, with harmonious savoury cedar notes alongside rich cassis and spiced plum. This is very elegant for its price point.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Wonderfully, silky smooth, with opulent dark fruits and hints of mocha.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£13.01 Enotria&Coe
£6.26 Matthew Clark
£14.92 Matthew Clark
£17.06 Bibendum
£20.11 Bibendum
£7.10 Boutinot
£13.44 Enotria&Coe
£26.42 Enotria&Coe
'A complex yet elegant wine, with rich, ripe black fruit, and seamless oak, with some meaty notes and spice. Well-rounded, rich and concentrated, with some lifted eucalyptus aromas.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'Showing some ripe fruit, some kirsch and black pepper notes, this has velvet tannins and a subtle green pepper note. A very flashy wine at this price point.' James Fryer, team leader.
£14.57 Pask Winery Ltd
'A statement wine, with an intense, spicy, earthy perfume and a leathery finish.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.'Bordeaux-style, with some tomato juice and red fruit character, great balance and a juicy finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Wild berries, sour cherry and cinnamon on the nose, and great freshness, leading to a long, fruity, spicy finish.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£27.47 Bibendum
'A very big, full-flavoured wine with some liquorice spice notes.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.'Oak aromas are joined by some primary fruit flavours as well as dried herbs, chocolate and coffee, and some mellow, smooth and ripe tannins.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.
£64.28 Bibendum
'Opening with some deep, concentrated black fruits and spice, as well as some cedar notes, there's fruit and oak in harmony here, with some red fruit characters that liven up the palate, accompanied by woody spices.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'A generous nose of dark berry compote, and even darker fruit on the palate, with drying structure and good length.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£12.59 Bibendum
'This has a soft palate with lots of pepper and currant leaf, some rustic tannins and a good chunk of earthy character.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'A perfumed and pleasant wine, with blackberries, plums and black cherries, and nice integration of oak, with vanilla, coconut and some roasted hazelnuts.' Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.
£19.41 Bibendum
'There's a lot of herbaceous character here, with moderate weight and punchy red fruits, together with some light baking spices.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Rose petals and sweet red fruits here, with a velvety texture, round tannins and a long finish. Good for a by-the-glass list.' Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.
£10.18 Hatch Mansfield
'This is very herbal on the nose, with additional notes of graphite and bell pepper, and a hint of blackcurrant, leading to a touch of sweet spices on the finish, with some grippy tannins. This would be good for Argentinian restaurants.' Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.'Very concentrated, complex and structured.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£49.39 Top Selection
£20.78 Matthew Clark
£11.55 Liberty Wines
£17.13 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A wine that's showing good typicity, and is good value for money too.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.'This has notes of cassis, black cherry, blueberry and green bell pepper, with some black pepper notes, and a touch of wood smoke.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.'Cherry, blackcurrant and dense redcurrant notes - an easy-drinking by-the-glass offer.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£7.33 Morandé
'Opening with a cassis-dominant nose, this has a concentrated, ripe and full-bodied oaked palate, leading to a creamy finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'This has rich fruit flavours, with good spice and some zingy acidity, culminating in a liquorice finish.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.'Spicy, dark and rich, this has a toasty nose and some dark fruit notes.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.
£11.11 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'An elegant wine with ripe black fruits to the fore, balanced by good acidity and ripe tannins. Good value.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'This has notes of cassis, blackberry and black cherry, accompanied by notes of oak, smoke and meat.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.
£9.52 Condor Wines
'This has notes of red cherries, strawberries, dried red plums and blackberries, accompanied by red bell pepper and red chilli, as well as some tobacco leaf, leather, earth and coffee grounds.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.'Quite a complex wine, this is showing some developed notes of leather, with notes of exotic wood and spices too.' Olivier Marie, team leader.
'A richly-textured wine that's big and bold, with structured tannins.' Olivier Marie, team leader.'An elegant blend, with balanced, smooth tannins.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.'Notes of cassis, blueberry, blackberry jam, black cherry and dried plum, with a meaty, earthy notes and some tobacco too.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.
£41.34 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'With fresh, bright bramble fruits with a hint of sweet raspberry, this is very juicy, with some spice towards the finish.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'Black fruit, leather and tobacco notes lead to some juicy fruit and accessible tannins - a pretty tasty wine.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£14.52 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'There's some eucalyptus, lavender and violet intensity here, with richness on the strong mid-palate, and an earthy, dark chocolate note too.' Martin Lam, team leader.'Together with blackberries and blueberries, there's a herbaceous nose of pine trees, with good balance of fruits on the palate, with more pine too.' Luma Monteiro, Wineria.
£20.67 Bibendum
'An elegant wine with a big, open, sweetly fragrant black fruit nose, and a little touch of leafy greenness.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.'This has a light body with soft ripe berries and currants, culminating in a fresh finish with notes of black raspberries.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£16.65 Enotria&Coe
'Some ripe red fruits with signs of development showing, as well as mint and red bell pepper notes.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'With its lifted red fruits, this is a good, balanced wine, with no pretensions. It would work well in many settings, from pub restaurants to more elevated, white-tablecloth joints.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.
£7.24 Condor Wines
'Luscious ripe red berries, plums and cherries, with good oak integration and some ripe tannins, all leading to a silky-smooth finish with good complexity.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'There's a burst of sweet spice like vanilla and cardamom on the front palate, as well as some intense and juicy cherries, with ripe tannins.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£12.97 Viña San Rafael S.A
'This has a nice robust nose with lots of spice and juicy red fruit - great for a house wine.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.'Such a well-priced wine, with easy red fruits and some balsamic flavours too.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'A light, easy-drinking style, this is simple and well made.' Olivier Marie, team leader.
£5.10 The Whalley Wine Shop
'A well-constructed blend, with tannins quite prominent, alongside some black fruit and cracked black pepper.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.'This has notes of red and black cherries, red plums, blackberries and white pepper.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.'Sweet juicy fruit leading to a smooth, dark and rich palate.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.
£9.03 Matthew Clark
£12.99 Condor Wines
£9.63 Viña Chocalan
£15.13 VIÑA SIEGEL S.A.
£10.90 VIÑA SIEGEL S.A.
'A well-balanced, bold and exuberant wine, with cassis, menthol, graphite and a hint of liquorice, leading to an intense, fruit-forward palate with mouth-coating ripe tannins and good acidity.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'Fresh, silky and rich in fruity flavours, with notes of fresh tobacco and intense forest fruits, and touches of vanilla and cream.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.
£10.57 Survalles
'This offers an expressive nose with aromas of red fruit, plums, cherries and flowers, and a touch of tobacco too. The palate is fresh and well-rounded, with a pleasingly long finish.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'A minty wine with sweet black fruits and a herbaceous backbone - good value for a pub or brasserie, with a ripe character that would suit a lot of palates.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
£7.75 RD Wines
'A fine mix of cassis and dark and redcurrant fruit with the leafy and bell pepper character typical of Chilean Cabernet blends. Quite a supple and complex wine with the right price tag.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Some refreshing pepperiness provides complexity for cured meats or duck dishes.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.
'Opening with notes of ripe red fruit, black pepper, vanilla and nuts, as well as some classic flavours of tarragon and laurel, and with a palate that's oily and concentrated, with round tannins.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'Very leafy, with a bell pepper edge, some ripe tannins and bitter chocolate on the supple finish.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
'This is soft on the palate, with great texture and some herbaceous freshness, and some nice pepper notes too. This well-seasoned wine will develop nicely, and can be paired with anything peppered, and cold meats.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.'Packed with luscious, velvety blackberry fruit and full mocha spice.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.
£12.21 Bibendum
£11.45 Viña San Rafael S.A
£9.60 Liberty Wines
£15.49 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£12.72 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£20.91 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'An open, inviting nose, and nice delicate fruit to follow, with just a little hint of grip holding it all together.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.'Quite an elegant wine, although with some rustic notes too, with fruit, spice and tannins all well balanced.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.'A juicy, likeable, wine by the glass with very red fruit and some green notes from the variety. Good value too.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.
'An easy-drinking style, with some minty, herbal notes and light, fresh fruit notes.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'Sweet rhubarb and strawberries on the nose, with dry spicy black fruit on the palate. Great value for money.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'With good balance of flavours and tannins, this would work very well as a house red.' Gianluca Provenzani, Belmond Cadogan Hotel.
'This has some complex layers on the nose, with tobacco flavours and gentle liquorice, and good spice and soft red fruits.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.'A funky nose that's smooth and full of blackberry fruit, this is a light Carmenère that's easy-drinking and perfect for barbecues.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.
£11.88 Hatch Mansfield
'Classic Carmenère, with some eucalyptus alongside red jammy fruit, and with a long finish.' Luís Martins, team leader.'Some minty blackberries and currants joined by creamy vanilla oak notes, and leading to spicy notes of clove and cinnamon, and a fresh finish of raspberry and cranberry.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£16.57 Viña San Rafael S.A
'This is earthy and slightly rustic in style, with some black fruit.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.'The oak is dominant here, but it's well-integrated and rounded, and joined by some blueberry and blackberry fruit as well as some chocolate and spice.' Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.
£11.83 Changyu Pioneer Wine Co., Ltd. Yantai China
'Beautiful cassis to start here, joined by some pencil shaving notes, with some mint on the palate.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'This is rustic in style, with notes of green pepper and black fruit.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.'Grassy and herbal, with some coffee notes too - one for a steakhouse wine list.' Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.
£9.50 Davy's Wine Merchants
£12.25 Enotria&Coe
'This is incredibly rich on the nose, leading to a palate overflowing with flavour and showing really good complexity.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Almond, hazelnut, brown butter and cream notes, with roasted pineapple, burnt orange zest and dried rosemary behind, and the oak is there too. A big wine to serve with roasted fish or white meats with a creamy sauce.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.
£28.90 Lea & Sandeman, East Street Wines
'A mineral style of Chardonnay with good crispness to it, starting with a pretty nose of green apple, grapefruit and apricot, with a nice acidity on the palate that carries the flavours through.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Fresh, floral and aromatic on the nose, with persistent fruits, this is an easy-drinking summer wine that's versatile for pairing and a real crowd-pleaser.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.
£9.50 Hatch Mansfield
'This is a classic, with toast, oak, and citrus notes.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.'Opening with notes of big, richly toasty sweet oak, and hints of melon, this has great length and clean acidity.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.'There's great balance here with some ripe melon and stone fruits combined with toasty oak, and accompanied by pineapple and baking spices, and with a fresh lemon finish.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£15.25 Jeroboams
'A fresh style of Chardonnay, with zesty lime and white-pepper aromas, and some good, refreshing concentration.' Luís Martins, team leader.'Interesting to find such a fresh wine in this price bracket. This has precision, craft and vision, with a hint of rosemary, mint, honeysuckle and pineapple.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.
£29.40 Heirloom Vineyards
'Notes of ripe peach, guava, papaya and pineapple on the nose and palate, followed by some judicious use of oak, bringing vanilla notes and a richness, with the acidity piercing through.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'A lively honeyed Chardonnay underpinned by citrus, and with a touch of struck match on the nose. A popular, international style.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.
£16.47 Matthew Clark
'There's good complexity here, with just the right amount of oak on the toasty, citrus flavour profile.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.'Bright, refreshing stone fruit with some tropical notes - this has elegant balance and length.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.'Succulent and opulent with a hint of vanilla alongside stone fruits and citrus and a smoky, oaky note.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.
£19.87 Bibendum
'Rich pleasant and creamy, this is a buttery yet fresh style with some minerality towards the end. A versatile wine.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'With its blend between citrus, green and stone fruits, followed by minerality and stalky wet stones, this is an excellent food wine. Great for a baked goats' cheese salad and crispy endives.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.
£17.64 Bibendum
'Rich and intense, yet still very fresh, with a touch of complexity and great structure. A well-made wine.' Erik Simonics, Annabel’s.'With initial charming smoked oak and ripe yellow plum aromas, this is elegant and well-balanced. A very fine bottle of Chardonnay.' Luís Martins, team leader.
£30.10 Enotria&Coe
'A super-pleasant New World Chardonnay that's well-made and integrated, on the restrained end of the spectrum. It has citrus and rich tropical fruit, but with a swathe of peach through the middle, and zippy acidity.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'Rich and voluptuous, but still retains a refreshing edge.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.
£22.50 Liberty Wines
'Really complex on the nose, with pineapple, ripe peach and some delicate citrus notes as well.' Gianluca Provenzani, Belmond Cadogan Hotel.'Burgundian in style, with fine creamy oak and a restrained, elegant minerality. This has finesse and charm, as well as power, depth and complexity balanced with elegance and finesse. Perfect with a creamy fillet of turbot.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.
£29.40 Nicholson River Winery
'This is a tasty mix of citrus and pineapple, with hints of apple, leading to caramel and vanilla barrel notes that add some nice complexity.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'Mouth-wateringly refreshing stone fruit and passion fruit, with a creamy, elegant balance overall.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£19.03 Hatch Mansfield
'This has a crisp nose with green grassy tones, leading to good flavours of lemons and kumquat, and some delicate freshness overall.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.'A big toasty nose, and a mellow palate, showing some bright fruit, this is clean, fresh and lively.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.
£19.75 Liberty Wines
'On the nose this is rich and unctuous, with some hedonistic woody vanilla notes alongside some buttery citrus and red apple notes, and some richness on the palate balanced by good acidity.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Fresh sea breeze and smoked oak aromas, with a zesty, refreshing palate.' Luís Martins, team leader.
£17.36 Matthew Clark
'Pear, golden apple, pineapple and orange are all in the game here - this is a fresh, vibrant wine with lovely energetic acidity.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'With its notes of tropical fruit, this is super-ripe and juicy, and would make a good entry-level option to pour by the glass.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
£8.16 Matthew Clark
'Some initial oily and smoky notes on the nose, with a palate that's rich and dry, with a saltiness too.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'Golden in colour, this is ripe and round, with some stone fruit notes alongside lots of oak, and with a creamy texture too.' Erik Simonics, Annabel’s.
£15.56 Jascots Wine Merchants
'There's very nice minerality to this round, creamy and opulent wine, accompanied by toasted notes, vanilla and lime peel, as well as some stone fruit and tropical notes.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'An elegant, fresh wine with some crisp acidity and notes of green plums, with a slight smokiness.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£17.81 Louis Latour Agencies
£13.80 Lea & Sandeman, East Street Wines
£12.50 Davy's Wine Merchants
£13.37 Rob Dolan Wines
£26.49 Matthew Clark
£28.62 Matthew Clark
£8.59 Matthew Clark
£6.32 Matthew Clark
£24.99 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£11.18 Bibendum
£8.00 Boutinot
£15.39 Louis Latour Agencies
'Ticking all the boxes for oaked Chardonnay lovers, this is super-creamy on the nose and full-bodied on the palate, with intense citrus characters and a good hit of ground nuts, and with freshness and citrus right through to the end.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Smooth and delish, with lovely oak yet still bright and fresh! You could drink a bottle without food, but with a wide variety of dishes too.' Stephanie Robertson, RA Group.
£16.71 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'There's minerality here, with a creamy and buttery texture, leading to nice acidity on the finish.' Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.'Well-integrated and textural oak here, with candied pineapple in the mid-palate.' Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.'There's nice use of oak here, with good balance and a great smoky finish.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£15.60 Enotria&Coe
'This has a creamy, lactic element, like fresh yoghurt, joined by pretty peach and soft apricot skin, with hazelnut and some sweet spice, all framed by well-integrated acidity.' James Fryer, team leader.'This is showing some fresh, ripe and elegant fruit, leading to a well-balanced finish.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£13.18 Matthew Clark
'Notes of apricot with some gentle, sweet herbs and chamomile aromas, joined by some sweet-and-sour apple notes and some light rosemary too. One for a by-the-glass offering in a pub.' Luís Martins, team leader.'Good fresh fruit here, with vibrant acidity. A fresh, crisp, good-value wine.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£6.72 Hatch Mansfield
'There's good freshness and crispness here, with lemon curd and hints of integrated oak, good ripeness and a struck-match note. A very useable Chardonnay owing to its light and fresh character, but complex enough for food-matching.' Charlie Young, team leader.'This is herbaceous on the nose and finish, with tropical fruits and cream too.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.
£13.95 Jeroboams
'With its notes of dried fruits, deep lemon and toast, along with some vanilla, this is a powerful white with firm acidity.' Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.'Some light oxidative and roasted nutmeg aromas lead to dried apricot combined with freshly roasted almond and balsamic notes.' Luís Martins, team leader.
£24.20 Matthew Clark
'A flavoursome wine that's crunchy apple- and citrus-driven, with nice bright acidity too. A good all-rounder, with that acidity and sapidity shouting for shellfish.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Notes of gooseberry, lime, lemon and green apple, with some fresh acidity.' Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.
'This has some oxidised notes on the nose and palate, with some verbena and lemon tart, all leading to a nutty finish.' James Fryer, team leader.'This has a good texture, with some bruised fruit notes.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'An oxidative style with very high levels of acidity.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.
'This is displaying some tart citrus notes along with light macadamia and a hint of butterscotch, with very good length and a bone-dry and very mineral finish.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'A mineral and complex wine with notes of rich stone fruits and some white spices.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.
£17.57 Liberty Wines
'Delicious, with rich, intense stone fruit and tropical fruit, and some good integration of oak and fresh acidity, as well as some corn kernel notes. A big and ripe wine that needs some barbecued food.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'A fresh and fruity aroma of peach, hazelnut and jasmine flowers leads to a mineral and creamy palate.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.
£13.10 Viña Mayu Ltda
'Classic quality oaked Kiwi Chardonnay, with a spicy, toasty nose with a touch of struck match, and good intensity, nice weight and good freshness, with apple and toast flavours.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Some well-balanced tropical fruits here, with a creamy, buttery finish.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.
£13.22 Matthew Clark
'Opening with a herbal nose with some smoke notes, this leads to caramel on the palate, with some tropical and golden fruit, combined with lots of wheaty, bready character, and a Weetabix finish.' James Fryer, team leader.'Rich ripe citrus and peach with lovely pine and mineral aromas, and a lovely texture. Good integrated oak and acidity.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£24.69 Bibendum
'Some elegant frangipane notes are joined by some yoghurt tones as well as some tropical fruit on the nose, leading to a palate that's creamy, with good acidity to keep the sip fresh, with a long, juicy aftertaste. A great match for monkfish.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£13.50 Matthew Clark
'A fresh and sophisticated wine with a nose of tropical and citrus fruits, as well as some notes of honey and vanilla, leading to a full-bodied palate that has balanced acidity and a fresh, fruity finish.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.'A fruity style, with good balance of acidity, that lingers on the rich and voluptuous palate.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£6.70 Boutinot
£6.39 Matthew Clark
£8.21 Matthew Clark
£10.16 Hatch Mansfield
£16.41 Hatch Mansfield, Matthew Clark
£5.10 Kingsland
£20.20 Enotria&Coe
£9.75 Ellis of Richmond
£11.32 Liberty Wines
£18.17 Enotria&Coe
'A fresher style, with a good amount of acidity, notes of apples and ripe pears, and a pleasant finish.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.'An easy-drinking wine with a creamy palate showing some cured lemon and lime notes.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.'With buttery, lemon and peach notes accompanied by some minerality, and good length, this is a good by-the-glass offer.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£7.26 Hatch Mansfield
'Textbook style, with minerality balanced with zippy acids, and notes of bright pineapple and mango, lime and oaky creaminess. Very much a food wine, and well worth the price.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Super-tasty, with rich green fruits and citrus, and cedar oak notes.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'Balanced and generous, ripe but refreshing.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.
£26.00 Bibendum
'Elegantly done, with some light oak, bruised peach and ripe red apple, as well as a nutty note with a bit of toast. Well-balanced.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'An elegant nose with a classic Chardonnay palate, showing some spices and a good amount of acidity.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.
£12.74 Berkmann Wine Cellars
£7.49 Hatch Mansfield
£19.51 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'This has it all - complexity and quality, with a lovely structure. Zingy, elegant and persistent.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'Very intense, rich and savoury.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Opening with notes of butter, lime yoghurt, vanilla and guava on the nose, the palate is fresh and juicy, with a lingering nutty finish. Great with a bouillabaisse.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£32.00 House of Townend
'Elegant, zesty and refreshing, with some Sicilian lemon peel joining light sweet herbs and some oak smoked aromas.' Luís Martins, team leader.'A complete wine with an attractive nose, a good fruit, acid and oak profile, and an elegant finish. A great wine for the price.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
'This has a lovely texture and spice profile, with good control of the oak, and some vanilla notes. A great wine.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'Fruity notes of peaches, mangoes, ripe clementines, as well as some jasmine - this is quite buttery and rounded.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.
£12.27 Enotria&Coe
'Red apple notes to start, with some light herbal aromas too, leading to a good palate with gentle cream and green bell pepper notes.' Luís Martins, team leader.'Rounded, with warm tropical fruit, mango and ripe peach notes.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'Incredible value given the intensity of the pretty tropical fruits.' James Fryer, team leader.
£6.16 Matthew Clark
'There's typicity here, with nougat, peach and melon, as well as a nutty vanilla cream element, leading to a palate that's juicy and very ripe, with nutty oak.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'This ticks all the boxes for Californian Chardonnay at an appealing price point.' Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.
'Pleasingly fruit-driven, with excellent concentration and great balance at a fair price.' Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.'Apple and fig on the nose, as well as some melon and guava, with some sweet, nutty oak leading to a nice, restrained palate with citrus and acidity.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£15.85 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'With its good mix of tropical and citrus fruit, and everything well-integrated with a little tension, I'd very happily list this.' Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.'There's smoke and toasted oak here, with some pineapple on the nose too, and a palate that's creamy, with a smooth aftertaste.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£10.56 Bibendum
£22.23 Enotria&Coe
£37.11 Top Selection
£23.97 Top Selection
'A bright, zesty style following through to honey and a tang of citrus, with a spicy edge to the finish.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.'A great Chenin Blanc, showing provenance and a fruit profile at its best, with stone fruits and light notes of honey and hay veneered with vanilla. On the palate it's creamy and rich, with fresh acidity and a smooth texture. This would be great with seafood, pork or poultry.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£15.97 Hatch Mansfield
'A very bold style, with full-on dried wild flowers on the nose, as well as beeswax and spice alongside shaved red apple and vanilla, with some smoky oak underlying. The palate is rich, with lashings of oak to carry concentrated fruits, and a waxy, mineral mouthfeel.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Intense on the rich and complex nose, with a rounded palate showing a touch of dried and tropical fruit.' José Hernandez, Hakkasan.
£19.52 Bibendum
'Lively, funky and fun as hell, with cola bottle and honeydew notes. Drink it. Love it.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'A very exciting, natural-focused wine that brings some good minerality.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'A shining Chenin Blanc with great structure, ripe fruits, floral notes and hints of honey. A good example of a wine to be enjoyed with food.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£17.87 Bibendum
'A perfect by-the-glass wine that's very fresh, with pleasant minerality and fresh exotic fruits.' Janusz Sasiadek, Mercato Metropolitano.'Stylistically appealing, with mouth-watering acidity and lovely fruit.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'With its stone fruit notes of apricot and ripe peaches, along with some light honey notes, this is very decent for the price.' Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.
'Super drinkable and balanced, with ripe fruit sitting alongside some clear but not overwhelming oak use. A really nice wine.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'Mineral, wet stone on the nose leads to a tangy pungency and good fruitiness.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'Rounded and nicely fruity, with depth and length, and baked apple strudel and warm spice notes.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£10.91 Enotria&Coe
'Minerality is in abundance here, with great length, body and balance. A savoury Chenin that's gastronomically flexible.' Harry Ballmann, Folie.'A grown-up style that's lean, lively and linear, with some of that exotic Chenin fruit, but the message is much more about citric minerality.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.
£10.55 Jeroboams
'A great, fun wine with a golden-syrup tone, good intensity and a grippy, smoke-driven finish.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'Ripe and fleshy, with greengages, a squeeze of lemon and some sweet notes that give a mouth-watering character, and some bitter notes to balance the sweetness.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.
£20.10 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Pear, red apple and stone fruits on the nose lead to more fruit on the palate, with some medium acidity. Good value for money.' Luma Monteiro, Wineria.'With its good acidity, a floral note and just a hint of honey, this could be enjoyed as an aperitif, and would work well on a by-the-glass list.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£5.99 Hatch Mansfield
'With pleasant, sweet tropical fruits, and some good balance on a palate that's creamy and soft, this is showing some good value, and would suit spicy Asian food.' Janusz Sasiadek, Mercato Metropolitano.'Some subtle cool fermentation notes overlay citrus flesh and apple crunch.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£9.50 Bibendum
'This has an intense nose with good-quality tropical fruit.' Janusz Sasiadek, Mercato Metropolitano.'Notes of apple pie and custard, with some oaky definition that really lifts fruit, such as quince, Bramley apple and grapefruit, with additional spicy vanilla and savoury oak characters, all leading to great length that retains its great acid typicity.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£14.45 Bibendum
£8.02 Hatch Mansfield
£8.75 Matthew Clark
£7.36 Matthew Clark
£9.47 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£27.19 Enotria&Coe
'A cool, breezy example of Malbec that's expressive and ripe, with good acidity and freshness. An interesting wine.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Sweet savoury oak, sandalwood and vanilla, with some taut, peppery, crunchy fruit - this is a lovely perfumed style, with superb oak treatment. It has a very pure, high-toned character and an elegant, svelte palate.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£10.13 Hatch Mansfield, Matthew Clark
'An exuberant, fruity style with an excellent tannic backbone and some smoky, earthy complex notes, with violet and rose scents along with mulberry, plum and blackberry and a grating of mocha.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Very restaurant- and wine bar-focused, with savoury, meaty aromas and some blackcurrant leaf herbaceousness. Ripe and juicy, with chunky but ripe tannins.' Charlie Young, team leader.
'A minty fresh and fruity wine with a super-juicy palate, and very good value too.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'Good concentration of chewy black fruits carrying through to the palate - a clean and bright example.' Jade Koch, team leader.'This has a fruity, lifted nose, with notes of mulberry and sweet red plum. An easy-drinking wine that overdelivers on price.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
'This is pure and intense, with fresh, crunchy blue fruit, some nice texture and grip, and a persistent finish.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'Good black fruit notes, as well as a meaty, gamey element, and some oak-driven spice.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Punchy, juicy Malbec with great spice - a perfect style to have by the glass in a pub.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.
'A juicy, plush and robust Malbec that's of its type and style, with some dark fruits, a hint of sweet oak, good acidity and some freshness.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.'A deep, rich and juicy wine, with some additional spice and tannins that are very firm but drinking well.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.'Generous chocolatey fruit, with blackberries and blueberries for days.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.
'This scores high on drinkability, with good breezy minerality on the nose, and tannins that build forgivingly.' Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.'A bold and savoury wine that's full of flavour, with sweet spices and black peppercorn notes.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'Great potential but already approachable, with a soft and velvety texture and a spicy finish.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.
'A succulent, juicy Malbec showing rich fruit, spice and a dried herb note.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.'Juicy black cherries, black plums and blueberries, with a touch of green pepper bell and oak notes of toast, smoke and leather.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'With its generous inky texture, and lots of black fruit, this is a wine to drink with richer meaty dishes.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.
£8.13 Bibendum
'A complex, layered wine with black cherry, black plum, blueberry, blackberry and violets, as well as some toast, smoke and leather, with good concentration and a well-balanced structure of acidity, tannins and alcohol.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'With sweet, ripe and jammy fruits, this is a very polished style that's good for high-end steak restaurants.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
'Dark, spiced plum aromas, leading to jammy dark plum and a hint of spice on the palate, with good acidity that maintains the tension between the tannins and fruit flavours, all leading to a fruity finish.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'Intense, bold and juicy fruit, with some black peppercorn and a meatiness too.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.
£8.99 Matthew Clark
'A Malbec with huge personality and big, ripe fruit accompanied by some savoury notes, earthy leather and chocolate. You've got to love the texture and balance to match here too. Very approachable now for such a big wine.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'Controlled, poised and elegant, showing some precision winemaking.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£33.13 Matthew Clark
'A fantastic Malbec with very well-balanced fruit, oak, tannins and acidity, leading to a long, harmonious finish.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'A classic blockbuster style with full, rich, ripe fruits, a meaty, gamey component, and some really bold oak.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
£11.75 Liberty Wines
'With ripe red plums and some developed notes of coffee, and dark chocolate, there's good fruit concentration on the palate, with a fresh, herbal finish.' Luís Martins, team leader.'Rich, earthy and quite easy-drinking, with notes of red berries and blueberries.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.
£10.36 Enotria&Coe
'A light style with some French oak notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, leading to raspberry and blueberry fruits, and culminating in an elegant finish with notes of liquorice.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'Cherry and herbaceous, with tannins well integrated into the texture of the wine.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.
£15.87 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Elegant Malbec with aromas of black fruits and flowers, like violets, leading to ripe blackberry flavours and smooth velvety tannins. A bold and structured wine with hints of spices, and some additional coffee and mocha notes from the presence of oak.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.
£14.96 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Lovely scented floral fruity aromas with savoury nuances lead to mouth-filling and dense fruity intensity, with a massive tannic structure that holds the fruit really well. This shows balance in a muscular style, with excellent winemaking that keeps this wine sculpted and very presentable.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£17.94 Matthew Clark
'A crowd-pleasing style with ripe plum and cherry fruit, as well as some creamy oak. Powerful and easy.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.'Very intense and energetic, with notes of leather and black olives, as well as some chocolate, with good balance between acidity and tannins.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£11.57 Top Selection
'Savoury and intense, yet elegant too, with dark morello cherries and spices, as well as some meaty, leathery notes.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'A firm and intense wine that shows some dark berry notes alongside some dark cherries too.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.
£14.17 Matthew Clark
'Very ripe black cherry notes on the nose that follow onto the palate, with black pepper notes too, accompanied by some wild black forest fruits and a brisk acidity.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'Spicy baked plum crumble and juicy blackberries, with some soft tannins.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
'There's good typicity for the price here, with sweet fruit and spice notes.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Notes of black cherry, plum and toast, accompanied by some rustic tannins.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'Some good fruit, spice and structure - good value.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.
£6.75 LWC Drinks
'A nicely perfumed wine with some raspberry notes, and a touch of elegance.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'Chunky tannins open to reveal red and black fruits, with good intensity and brightness. A very drinkable wine that begs for some grilled meats.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£11.25 Davy's Wine Merchants
'There's good opulence from the fruit here, with a touch of leaf, all well balanced with oak, and joined by a savoury black olive tone.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'Lean, light Malbec with some tannins and raspberry fruit, leading to some liquorice on the finish.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£6.59 Hatch Mansfield
'With dark, juicy fruit notes of cassis, plum and blackberry, some smoky, meaty notes and a mineral finish, there's lovely balance here, creating a food-friendly style of Malbec. Charred, barbecued meat!' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Big flavoured, with a lot of black cherries and black plums, with sweet spices too.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.
£14.40 Liberty Wines
'This has a captivating nose of dark fruit, spice and chocolate, with good structure and balance.' Lukas Nikanorovas, 20 Stories.'A rich, intense wine with some spicy baked black fruit notes.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.'There's a slightly saline note to the dark tannic fruit - this needs a bit of time, and a rare steak.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£21.95 Liberty Wines
'An incredibly bold wine with lots of character, opening with aromas of blackcurrant and plums, joined by liquorice, cinnamon and other spices on the greatly structured palate, with elegant, velvety tannins. Absolutely recommended for Argentinian or Brazilian restaurants - anywhere that has fatty meats on the menu.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.
£23.49 Enotria&Coe
'Nice dark fruit and elegant spice on the nose, with a smooth palate that has balanced alcohol and some refreshing spice on the palate.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Juicy and intense, with some spicy, ripe blackberry fruit.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.'Earthy, rich and ripe. Well-made.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£13.56 Enotria&Coe
'This is showing notes of dried flowers and some ripe flavours of cherry, plum and blackberry, with some smooth tannins.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.'I love this wine's crunchy juicy fruit, with some spice in the background.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.'This is dark, spicy, enticing and elegant.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.
£28.34 Bibendum
'An elegant and savoury wine with jammy fruit, dried roses and spices, as well as a peppery, meaty element.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'Deep and intense, and showing some complexity, from red fruit to black jammy fruit, as well as some lovely sweet spice notes.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.
£12.45 Bibendum
'A well-made Malbec that's fresh and crunchy at the same time, with smooth and ripe tannins.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.'Well balanced, with a big structure and loads of oak, but with concentration and freshness too, along with plenty of black fruits and aromatic herbs.' Guillaume Mahaut, ETM Group.
£23.68 Bibendum
'Easy to drink, with some plum and cherry notes, and good concentration, with a peppery note, making this good with a steak and peppercorn sauce.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.'A fresh, pleasant nose of red and black cherries with good, soft tannins and a touch of herbs.' Guillaume Mahaut, ETM Group.
£7.50 Boutinot
'Earthy on the nose and palate, with grainy tannin structure alongside black fruits and a touch of oak smoke and vanilla, all well integrated, and leading to a finish that's creamy and on the fruity side.' Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.'With its elegant nose, firm tannins and plenty of fruit, I'd pair this with a medium-spicy steak tartare.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.
£16.42 Enotria&Coe
£15.08 Davy's Wine Merchants
£16.65 Frederic Robinson
£9.52 Enotria&Coe
£8.07 Majestic Commercial
£7.02 Majestic Commercial
£10.69 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£34.20 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£15.15 Bibendum
£11.47 Bibendum
£8.57 Bibendum
£8.02 Matthew Clark
£8.82 Bibendum
£7.35 Boutinot
£9.72 Top Selection
'A very tasty wine for the price, with nice red and black fruits, and some green herbal notes too.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'A rich, iron-filled nose with broody dark cherries, plums and some cocoa spice. A well-structured wine with good balance - a great by-the-glass option for restaurants, as it would work well with a lot of different foods.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
'Typically Chilean, this is a big wine that's sweet, spicy and aromatic, with lots of generous primary fruit and some silky tannins. Good for grills, braises and strong cheeses.' Martin Lam, team leader.'Spicy and meaty, with mushrooms and black figs, black fruit and a herbal hint.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'A bright, enjoyable and quaffable wine with juicy tannins.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
£13.80 Kingsland
'This speaks loudly about its provenance and varietal character, with loads of green bell pepper and plenty of body, fruit extraction and sun, with some strong tannins too.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'A succulent and meaty wine with good complexity, showing some raspberries, blackberries, black cherries and prunes, and a palate that's dry, with coffee and earthy notes and some high tannins.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.
'There's some maturity here, with ferrous notes and undergrowth together with a very spicy, herbal nose, all leading to a firm, savoury palate with dry tannins.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'This is complex and round, with some red and black fruits notes, as well as an earthy and herbal element joined by some black pepper and a hint of dark chocolate.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.
£15.60 Jeroboams
'With rich bramble fruits, some smokiness and a touch of herbal complexity, at this price point this is a good full-bodied wine for a restaurant list.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'A fun palate, alive with acidity, redcurrants and spice.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'Earthy gravel character accompanied by some dark fruit and warm spice -definitely a barbecue wine.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£10.57 Matthew Clark
'A wine for a cool bar, that leaves you refreshed and happy. There's a savoury element here, with a touch of floral aromatics, leading to a juicy palate with piles of redcurrants and cherries, some light tannins and bags of character.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Bright, fleshy red fruit laced with some leather notes and vibrant acidity, with approachable tannins adding extra texture.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£14.38 Bibendum
'Unique and well-made, this is fresh, crisp and juicy, with some lovely fruit. Easy-drinking.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'Leathery, earthy and rustic, with some precise cranberry fruit, spice, and a very elegant feel overall, with a silky texture.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'A very pretty petal nose gives way to a gravelly finish, with crunchy fruit in-between.' Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.
£26.45 Enotria&Coe
'Balanced and fresh, with a good savoury element, this has complexity and interest.' Martin Lam, team leader.'Savoury and earthy, with truffle-like mushroom notes.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.'Red forest fruit and cherries, with earthiness and smoke, as well as peppery and mineral notes.' Markus Dilger, Dilger Sommelier Selection.
£17.00 Oddbins
'A meaty wine with some good black fruit character and nice structure, with notes of cinnamon, black pepper and blackberries, as well as a grassy, herbal component.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'Bright and fresh wild blackberry, with some spice and flower notes, all complemented by a toastiness and some cooking spices.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£6.32 Laithwaite's Wine
'This has an enticing nose of dark fruit encased in shortcrust pastry, with a dollop of custard, leading to a fresh palate that has good balance and a pleasant finish.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'Notes of dark fruit, some sweet spices and a floral element too.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
'This is really autumnal - there's a poached plum nose with a dollop of framboise and some deep, rich cloves, leading to sinewy tannins and a touch of herbs, with a warm finish. A complex food wine.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Black cherries, dill and some American oak on the nose and palate, joined by some savoury basil herb notes, and some cassis on the finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.
£17.59 Enotria&Coe
'Elegant tannins and excellent structure here, with vibrant spices and minerality, great presence of French oak, and velvety tannins.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.'A beautifully refined style of wine, with intense and vibrant red cherry and perfume intensity, as well as some spice and elegance.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.
£71.57 Heirloom Vineyards
'There's good complexity here, with jam and dried red berries and blackberries, with a hint of cinnamon and herbal notes, as well as a mushroom note, joined by some chocolate and orange marmalade.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'This has black cherry notes mixed with tobacco and a leafiness.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.
£19.55 Jeroboams
'This opens with a fresh and clean nose of wild berries and red flowers, as well as a hint of meat, leading to a palate that's fresh, agile and vibrant, with a good, crunchy and fruity aftertaste. I'd match this with roasted guinea fowl.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£8.20 Matthew Clark
'A dry wine with soft, plush red fruits and light Christmas spices, supple tannins and a lush fruity finish.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Some great fruit content here, with juicy red berries and some herbal spice that's well-integrated, with good balance on the palate. An interesting by-the-glass option for a wine bar.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
£13.50 Bibendum
'This is showing some clean and complex dark fruit, with oak integrated well, leading to a silky palate.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.'There’s a lot of concentration here, and structure, but with balance to make it approachable. Pair with venison, perhaps with a thick chocolate jus.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£22.00 Liberty Wines
'An ethereal wine that's showing some development, with notes of soy alongside some red berries, and a palate that's showing sweet fruit, good concentration and extraction.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'This has creamy and savoury notes, with soft tannins and some blackberry fruit, with additional mint on the palate, vibrant acidity and integrated alcohol.' Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.
£7.38 Matthew Clark
'Dark fruit notes combine with Mediterranean herbs and a black olive note here, all leading to a dry palate with some cooked fruit.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Cassis aromatics are followed by some high acidity and fine tannins on a very fruity palate.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.
'This has fresh strawberry notes with perfumed vanilla aromas, leading to cinnamon notes with fresh crushed red berries. This would be good by the glass in a brasserie.' Luís Martins, team leader.'Some jube-like purple and black fruits and a touch of earthiness, and a fresh palate with some chocolate notes and a touch of menthol.' James Fryer, team leader.
'This has some pure and jammy dark fruit that's fresh and well-balanced - good value for money for a Chinese red wine.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.'With ripe, dry fruit, this could work on a tasting menu as a point of difference, and would match very well with food.' Stephanie Robertson, RA Group.
£7.02 Changyu Pioneer Wine Co., Ltd. Yantai China
'This is complex on the nose and palate, with bags of ripe dark cherry and powerful tannins to complement the structure. A well-built wine with potential to age.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'With its rich, spicy and juicy black fruit notes, this has good balance and length.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£37.83 Heirloom Vineyards
'This opens with ripe, dark red cherries with some Moroccan spices, leading to punchy red fruit with elegant freshness.' Luís Martins, team leader.'This is super-typical, with some cinnamon and pepper notes joined by fig and coffee - smells like hot sun and dry earth.' James Fryer, team leader.
'An intense, modern style, with dry cassis and pencil lead, with some violets too, and a well-balanced finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'Ripe cassis with gentle eucalyptus aromas leading to complex notes of red cherry and smoked cigar, as well as some sweet spices.' Luís Martins, team leader.
£23.58 VIÑA SIEGEL S.A.
'A bold red with dried savoury notes and some fresh fruit to it too - well balanced.' Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.'Full-bodied, spicy and concentrated, this is very intense, long and herbal.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'Soft crushed berries on the palate, with soft bramble on the finish.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.
£12.14 Bibendum
'Dark and moody aromas of hedgerow leaves and fruit here, with big concentration and full yet ripe tannins, and sweet black fruit and structure on the finish, with enough acidity to stop it being jammy.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Intense black fruit and violets, with a touch of bell pepper and leather, and good concentration and finish.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.
£11.06 Bibendum
'Light in style, but with lots of character, including some wild, funky red fruit aromas and some crunchy, sweet fruit on the palate.' Charlie Young, team leader.'With strawberries and flowers on the nose, and a fresh, light mouthfeel, this is a great aperitif, and a very good option for tuna tartare or tuna ceviche.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
'A meaty and succulent wine with red and black fruit notes like amarena cherries and cassis, as well as a woody note, and a bit farmy, with some wet hay on the nose.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'Notes of cherries and red berries, as well as some plum and sweet spice, and an earthiness too.' Markus Dilger, Dilger Sommelier Selection.
£8.56 Jascots Wine Merchants
£6.05 Laithwaite's Wine
£9.77 Viña San Rafael S.A
£10.87 Hatch Mansfield
£32.27 SHIRAYURI WINERY
£13.00 Jeroboams
£55.98 VIÑA SIEGEL S.A.
£17.29 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£9.60 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£15.97 Bibendum
£10.21 Bibendum
£11.52 Bibendum
£9.00 Bibendum
£12.77 Bibendum
£12.67 Liberty Wines
£55.42 Liberty Wines
£8.55 Boutinot
£18.25 Enotria&Coe
'A very expressive wine that's floral and herbaceous, with a sweet fruit core, and a mintiness too.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'Floral and perfumed, with some stony mineral notes, citrus and pears and a fresh finish with some ginger spice.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'Very aromatic, with elderflower, jasmine and honeysuckle, and lime, lemon, white peach and grape too.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.
£7.23 Frederic Robinson
'A spicy and beautifully caramelised nose of raisins, apricots and wild elderflower leads into a balanced and refreshing palate with unripened stone fruit and gooseberries.' Hamish Greening, Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers.'With smokiness and a touch of diesel, along with notes of lime and grapefruit, this is lean and vibrant, with good minerality. A super-refreshing style that's perfect for fish dishes.' Diana Rollan, D&D London.
£11.80 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Very New World, with lots of tropical fruit upfront, but also marked by its oak ageing.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Lovely, with tropical and floral notes, and some honey, well balanced with acidity.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'A gentle yet complex aroma, with layers of fruit and stone, and a beautifully oily, textured palate. A balanced, rich and unctuous wine.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.
£15.09 Bibendum
'Ripe, grassy and a little oily, this has some great fruit too. A warm and really happy wine that would be great by the glass.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Opening with lovely fresh peach and apricot, with blossom notes too, leading to a full and balanced palate with waxy notes and a lovely, clean finish, this would be great with a variety of food.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£9.55 Boutinot
'Super-delicious, with peach and apricot notes and lots of candied ginger and spice, and a touch of saline.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Orange peel and hints of clementine on the nose, as well as some sour cream and dried flowers. The palate is fresh and elegant, with a delicate astringency. Great for wine bars - and Japanese restaurants, of course.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£12.60 Boutinot
'A super-crisp and fresh expression, with an ample palate despite its light, refreshing style, with fresh apples, lemon sherbert and floral notes.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Mineral, flinty and grassy, with notes of grapefruit and gooseberries. Fruity and easy to drink.' Diana Rollan, D&D London.'Lighter fluid and waxed lemon aromas, with a light body buoyed by a tacit sweetness.' Hamish Greening, Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers.
£13.95 Enotria&Coe
'An interesting wine that's round, ripe, and balanced, and showing some weight, with tropical fruit, quince, lemon and mango, joined by some floral aromas and leading to a mineral finish.' Diana Rollan, D&D London.'Notes of citrus and yellow flowers, joined by some tropical fruit and spices.' Maria Cristina Francescon, Enoteca Sorso di Vino.
£10.00 Enotria&Coe
'This has a vibrant citrus and elderflower nose, leading to a balanced palate with lime zest and a good finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'An elegant nose of flowers and stone fruits, with white peach notes too, leading to a dry palate with a nice medium finish.' Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.
£7.90 Liberty Wines
'This tastes of summer, with ripe and luscious peaches and apricots, loads of tropical fruit like melon, mango and pineapple, together with floral honeysuckle and chamomile notes, some honey and a hint of ginger.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'Nice minerality and freshness here, with lovely saltiness.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.
'Opening with some lean and herbal citrus and lemon verbena notes on the nose, this is very textural on palate, with crab apple, lemon curd and some dried herbs, good concentration and a light finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'Fresh and vibrant, mineral and stony, with a smoky finish.' Diana Rollan, D&D London.
£10.67 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'This opens with some subtle notes of yellow fruit, leading to a touch of sweetness on the palate, and a fresh finish with some green notes.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'A creamy, spicy and oaky wine with a rich lactic mouthfeel that would work nicely with food.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.
£13.26 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Soft and luscious peach and apricot are joined by some floral blossom notes, with well-balanced acidity on the palate, and a lingering mineral finish.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'There's elegant, exotic fruit here joined by some notes, and a palate that's elegant, with a touch of candied fruit.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£11.49 Bibendum
'This opens with elegant aromas of chamomile and honey, leading to a pleasant finish with some saltiness.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'Aromas of stone fruit, green apple and nectarine, with green herbal notes and oranges on the palate joined by rose petal and tropical notes.' Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.
£8.95 Liberty Wines
'Beginning with a light nose showing some citrus notes and green apple, as well as notes of garden peas, this leads to a dry palate with some hints of white peaches and some spice, with good freshness overall.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Fresh and ripe, with notes of greengage plum and lime.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£12.26 Enotria&Coe
'Opening with pink grapefruit, grapes and elderberry on the nose, with a hint of smoke, the palate here is juicy, with a pleasant, unripe fruit finish - one for gastropubs.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Gooseberry, white peach and nettles on both the nose and palate, with some crisp, creamy cashew and fennel on the finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.
£12.26 Mentzendorff & Co
'A ripe, honeyed, nutty and toasty style, with notes of dried fruit and dried herbs. Round, rich and full-bodied, with good acidity and a buttery finish.' Diana Rollan, D&D London.'An exotic and decadent nose that shows some ripe mango, banana and apricot alongside some buttery toast notes.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
'Super-fresh and savoury, and a little scented, with minerality and some good length - this has notes of nice crunchy ripe apple, with more freshness and minerality on the finish.' Charlie Young, team leader.'A more delicate style, with grapefruit citrus and a floral touch, this is fresh and vibrant with a good mineral finish. Perfect for sushi.' Diana Rollan, D&D London.
'A ripe and expressive wine with lovely defined stone fruit and a clean mineral finish.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'A fresh and elegant wine with a touch of rose petal.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Refreshing, with hints of tropical fruit, this is delicately spicy with good acidity.' Mikolaj Harmider, Cava Spiliadis Collection and Simpsons Restaurant.
'There's good structure here, with nice aromatics and stony minerality, and notes of ripe fruit like apples and citrus.' Mikolaj Harmider, Cava Spiliadis Collection and Simpsons Restaurant.'Some ripe aromas here, with elderflower and citrus notes followed by green apples, and some good concentration.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.
£12.88 Liberty Wines
'An exciting wine that speaks of its provenance. It's a little herbal, and just ripe, with high acidity giving it a more citrus approach with lime juice, unripe apricots and hints of mango and peach.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Crisp and mineral, with white flowers and honeysuckle, ripe stone fruit like peach and apricot, and some mango too.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.
£7.70 Boutinot
'A distinctive and appealing wine with notes of peach and citrus, as well as some blossom. The palate that follows is ripe and deep, with plenty of acidity and white pepper.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Ripe stone fruit with a touch of tropical, with additional notes of white pepper and minerality.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.
£9.85 Boutinot
'Peaches and apricots aplenty on the nose, leading to pear drops on the pretty palate that's juicy, lean and fun, with bags of fruit character. Mouth-watering.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Very elegant, with vibrant acidity and good fruit complexity of gooseberry, passion fruit, apples, lemons and pineapple.' Mikolaj Harmider, Cava Spiliadis Collection and Simpsons Restaurant.
£10.50 Boutinot
'Spiced peach at first, joined by some subtle notes of candied fruit, with a salty character and a fine mineral finish, all well balanced by some discreet use of oak.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Well-balanced acidity, fruit and minerality here, accompanied by some crisp, ripe and sweet fruit.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.
£13.81 Enotria&Coe
£5.79 Laithwaite's Wine
£25.22 SHIRAYURI WINERY
£11.66 Enotria&Coe
£15.70 Jeroboams
£14.12 Liberty Wines
£10.51 Matthew Clark
£8.25 Matthew Clark
£13.13 Bibendum
£9.94 Bibendum
£8.93 Bibendum
£10.64 Enotria&Coe
£10.60 Boutinot
'Very broad, perfumed and pleasant, with fine tropical and yellow plum notes, this is zingy in character, but with a very subtle and refined palate, and with a welcome gentle bitterness.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Complex aromas with citrus and green fruit inflections, and hints of slate and cream, with acidity giving real backbone, along with a great mineral edge. Great as a complement to seafood.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.
£8.09 Hatch Mansfield
'A very complex wine with very intense and layered notes, some citrus and tropical notes, and a waxy, banana-leaf character, helped by superb acidity and formidable minerality.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'A great nose dripping with sweet pear juice, spice, quince, nuts and cream. This is lavish and luscious, with underlying oak giving creaminess and depth, yet it remains lively and vibrant.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
'Aromatics of red apple, lychee and white peach give way to a silky, textural palate with fresh, lively flavours. This is finely balanced, with great length on the finish.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'Very opulent and tropical in style, with super-ripe and extracted fruit.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
£10.53 Matthew Clark
'Some classic Pinot Gris aromas of pear, melons and hints of exotic spices here, leading to a concentrated and rich palate with a long, harmonious finish. The bright fruit is complemented by subtle lees-influenced characters too.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'A clean citrus character, with some waxed lemon notes.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.
'A super-friendly wine with a soft and expressive nose, leading to a creamy palate. One to serve with ceviche, Indian food or shellfish.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.'Well-made, with ripe stone fruit, mango and dried papaya notes, leading to a lifted palate with more fruit, driving acid and a cleansing finish.' Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.
£14.81 Bibendum
'Characterful aromatics, with peach, pear and hints of sweeter apricots, and some green, spicy characters coming through on the finish. A fresh, easy-drinking style at a good price point that would work well by the glass at the entry level.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'Delicate ripeness balanced by refreshing acidity.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.
£6.24 Bibendum
£10.60 Ellis of Richmond
£12.99 Lanchester Wines
£7.42 Mentzendorff & Co
£21.44 Bibendum
£9.40 Bibendum
£13.43 Bibendum
£12.85 Enotria&Coe
'A wine with finesse, showing some ripe plums, mild spices and mushroom notes, as well as dark chocolate cake.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.'Intense on the nose, with some wet hay as well as cherries and red plums, leading to a meaty palate with cinnamon and a hint of flowers.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'Elegant but bold, with crunchy red berries and a hint of forest floor.' Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.
£16.48 Matthew Clark
'Opening with fresh red hibiscus tea notes and some gentle tomato leaf aromas, this leads to some light smoked notes on the palate, accompanied by some chalky tannins.' Luís Martins, team leader.'There's great freshness here, with fresh raspberries and roses, as well as red cherry, some light gamey notes and minerality. Some good tannins.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.
£24.00 Oddbins
'An intense wine on the nose, with red plums and red cherries leading to a dry palate with some earthiness, a hint of violet and a meaty character, with a long finish. Good and complex.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'This has quite a spicy and herbaceous aroma, along with some capsicum notes.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.
£13.62 Bibendum
'With its enigmatic, elusive yet enticing nose, this is a beautiful wine that's balanced and complete.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'This opens with aromatic red fruits such as raspberry, cherry and cranberry, as well as a touch of smoke. A very fresh wine.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.
£24.25 Liberty Wines
'This has good intensity, with fruit notes of cherries, raspberries and currants as well as good oak integration towards an elegant, pleasant finish.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'There's a savoury bit of smokiness here with some ripe tannins, but still on the fruity profile with some blackcurrant notes.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.
'An easy-drinking wine with fresh crushed red fruit notes and some ripe red plum, as well as some gentle herbal aromas, leading to an elegant finish.' Luís Martins, team leader.'This is showing notes of ripe red berries and dried rose petals, along with some toast and a meaty note.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.
'With its strong concentration of black fruits, this is a good food wine, with a lingering finish.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.'This opens with a complex, floral nose with spiced tones, leading to lovely lifted red fruits with well-balanced acidity.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£11.03 Davy's Wine Merchants
£17.63 Bibendum
£17.67 Enotria&Coe
'A juicy, fruity, easy-drinking Pinot that nevertheless has its own identity, with a rich, spicy aftertaste.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'A very savoury wine, balanced with some lively acidity.' Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.'Notes of cherry, wet leaves and a touch of cocoa, with very soft tannins and a savoury, long finish - a pigeon terrine would be a good match.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£7.08 Davy's Wine Merchants
'Very different, with green herbs and a sappiness.' Martin Lam, team leader.'Elegant herbaceousness on the nose, with some pleasing minerality and spice.' Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.'This has a rustic nose, with some farmyard notes, but is elegant and perfumed, with oak-smoked char too.' Luís Martins, team leader.'A mouth-watering Pinot with tertiary notes and an earthiness.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.
£11.95 Viña Mayu Ltda
'An elegant Pinot that's rounded and nicely balanced, with floral, violet notes and red and black fruits, leading to subtle oak with a spicy, refreshing aftertaste.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'Intense rich red fruits and spice, leading to light, sweet red fruit, some green tobacco leaves and an elegant finish.' Luís Martins, team leader.'With its ripe red fruit and balanced acidity, this is good value for money.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
'A juicy, rich Pinot that's quite oaky but made in a fresh style, with a subtle finish. Well balanced.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'Peppery, herbaceous and slightly floral, this has good weight.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'A very rich character, but with a herbal note and delicate spices to give complexity.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.
£8.48 Morandé
'Rich and ripe cherry and strawberry lead to well-integrated oak with some big sweet spices like vanilla and cinnamon, accompanied by some savoury notes too. This has a lovely soft texture, leading to a wonderful lingering finish.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'A ripe, fresh style with a concentrated character.' Luís Martins, team leader.
£10.07 Bibendum
'Wonderful structure, with great ripe fruit, balanced acidity and an integrated oak and mineral backbone.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'This is showing well, with some great aromas of fruit and some gentle oak ageing, leading to an elegant palate with great structure and a long finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£22.55 Enotria&Coe
'A lovely juicy wine with some elegant berry and cherry characters coming through on a palate that's balanced with gentle acidity.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'There's some delicate fresh red berry fruit here, showing some elegant balance and length.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£8.90 Kingsland
'On the nose there are notes of blueberries, forest floor and black tea here, leading to some good depth and weight, and an oak-driven finish. This would be a good match for duck breast with a blueberry sauce.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Redcurrants and raspberry fruit with some oak notes too.' Martin Lam, team leader.
'Bursting with black fruit, this is great value for money.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.'An opulent nose for the price, yet well balanced.' Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.'Well balanced and with good intensity, this would be good for pubs and brasseries, or even as a house wine for fine dining.' Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.
£12.75 Enotria&Coe
£14.45 Viña Chocalan
£8.50 Ellis of Richmond
£8.90 Jeroboams
£14.37 Viña Falernia
£9.75 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£9.50 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£6.75 Boutinot
'A worthy alternative to Burgundy Pinot, this is elegant, complex, floral and earthy, with a lovely savoury finish. A fresh and vibrant wine with ripe, round tannins, all in harmony.' Diana Rollan, D&D London.'Such a bewitching nose, with dark autumn fruit, cherries and plums and hints of crushed mint, with a well-directed, tannic body, and a long and complex finish. Earns its price point.' Hamish Greening, Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers.
£18.01 Matthew Clark
'A complex, multilayered wine with really good length and complexity.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'An intense wine with mature red fruits and sweet spices, as well as some tobacco notes, all well balanced by some pleasant acidity.' Janusz Sasiadek, Mercato Metropolitano.'Black raspberry, orange peel and Asian spice, with well-integrated tannins, and a lasting, fine finish. Excellent stuff.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£30.55 Bibendum
'This has surprising breadth that its tight focus doesn't immediately reveal. A balanced and complete wine possessing lovely charm, with potpourri aromas gracefully entwined with subtle minerality, leading to a precise yet playful palate with sandalwood and fine spice.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'Great structure with an impressive finish. This will evolve beautifully.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
£24.95 Bibendum
'A delicate yet intense wine with great structure, showing some development, and notes of earthiness, forest floor and dried dark plums.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'The texture here is brilliant, with soft tannins alongside cherry and cranberry notes, as well as an oaky element.' Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.'A really polished style, with soft, elegant fruit, sweet spice and silky tannins.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
£77.96 Bibendum
'A generous nose of ripe strawberries and cherries, with a warm and comforting amount of soft oak and refreshing acidity.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'A richer, spicy style, making this an excellent option for food matching.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'A complex wine on the nose and palate, with some beautiful tertiary notes.' José Hernandez, Hakkasan.
£20.92 Matthew Clark
'Vibrant Otago fruit coupled with light spice and some herbal nuances, with some delightful subtle oak hints as well as wild thyme and Asian spice. Reserved, subtle and very fine.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Bright, juicy and elegant - a real crowd-pleaser.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
£21.80 Liberty Wines
'A rich, dense and fruity palate here, with firm tannins displaying some complex fruit, accompanied by some spice and mineral flavours. The alcohol is there but sits well with the whole, with some smoky vanilla and spicy oak. A very complete wine, with a smashing finish.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£14.68 Matthew Clark
'A finely poised bouquet of red cherry, spice, raspberry and a gentle smokiness, with a palate that's vibrantly intense with a full, rich and silky mid-palate, and a very persistent finish.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'Concentrated, pronounced cherry, blackberry and cranberry fruit - this is elegant, with ageing potential.' Harry Ballmann, Folie.
£20.99 Enotria&Coe
'This is showing some good varietal character, with lots of crushed cranberry and redcurrant notes, as well as an undergrowth, herbaceous character that comes out on the finish. Good value too.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Earthy notes, with liquorice-spiced plums and some dried fruits.' Maria Cristina Francescon, Enoteca Sorso di Vino.
£15.76 Enotria&Coe
'This has some ripe blackberry character leading to an intense, smoky finish.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.'Plump and juicy, this is lifted by some mocha notes, as well as some tannins.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.'Bright, young fruits with enticing toasted notes. Good value for money too.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£16.17 Enotria&Coe
'With its fresh and acidic backbone, integrated tannins, exuberant red fruit flavours and a refreshing red fruit finish, this is a great entry to Marlborough's red wines at a reasonable price point.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'Round minerality, gentle black pepper and a herbaceous, leafy note - this has the potential to be served chilled.' Harry Ballmann, Folie.
£8.24 Mentzendorff & Co
'A lovely fruity core with vibrant acidity and soft tannins, and dark cherry and earthy notes, leading to a pleasant, lingering finish.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'A very complete wine that's super-elegant and refined, with great fruit precision and intensity, and a fine mineral finish.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
£18.02 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'This is texturally silky and elegant on the palate, with fine acidity. It's showing some intensity of flavours that are typical of the variety, with balance, concentration and purity, along with the vibrant fruit characters that Marlborough wines are known for.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.
£13.93 Ester Wines
'A subtle yet complex nose of wild strawberry along with some herbal and sweet spiced notes, leading to a softly structured palate with crunchy fruit grip and reasonable length.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'Well-balanced, with red strawberry fruit, herbs and sweet species. Very drinkable.' Janusz Sasiadek, Mercato Metropolitano.
£23.33 Enotria&Coe
'Black cherries and nutmeg on the both the nose and palate, with a beautifully leathery finish.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.'Opening with a lifted nose of fresh red cherries and plums, the palate here is dry, offering a rather concentrated version of the nose.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£15.09 Enotria&Coe
£13.70 Liberty Wines
£23.08 Davy's Wine Merchants
£14.02 Liberty Wines
£12.79 Enotria&Coe
£11.75 Jeroboams
£12.92 Matthew Clark
£12.48 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£11.08 Bibendum
'A fresh and crowd-pleasing wine that's really good value too, with a developed nose of sweet plum, vanilla and fungi.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'Smoky, tarry notes on the light body are joined by dark berries and some light oak, as well as spicy cinnamon and clove, and a hint of vanilla.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'Perfect for a gastro pub as an intro Pinot on a list.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
£9.50 Frederic Robinson
'An intense, vibrant and very modern wine for those seeking out riper Pinot over the more traditional styles, with creamy, spicy red cherries and high acidity throughout.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'Opening with white pepper and roasted walnuts on the nose, with some red fruits too, there's some clear oak influence on the palate, with toast and smoke, and a long finish.' Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.
'A luscious wine with ripe red fruits and good balance, with some lovely minerality. There's lots of complexity here, with notes of cocoa, tobacco and earth.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'A really good expression of Pinot Noir that's elegant in the mouth, with perfect use of oak.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£19.10 Bibendum
'This is showing complexity and development, with some red fruit and smooth tannins.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'Young, ambitious and very intense, with a lot of fine-grained oak and high-quality fruit.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'Good intensity here, showing red and dark cherries, spices and some earthy notes.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.
£18.48 Bibendum
'A dark and rich wine, but balanced and refined, with good structure.' Jan Van Heesvelde, L’Enclume.'This has crunchy red fruit and lingonberries, as well as a vegetal note on the elegant, fragrant nose, leading to a dry palate with ripe cherries accompanied by vanilla and sweet oak. A luscious, smooth and warm wine with a long finish.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£35.12 Bibendum
'This has really good Pinot character, with juicy, fine, long tannins and some cherry notes.' Jade Koch, team leader.'This has a very pale hue, with overt, attractive spice on the nose, and a savoury, supple palate with red fruits and mineral undertones.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.'A really elegant style, with light grip, soft red fruits and a touch of leather. Delicious.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
'A very elegant wine with a nice kick of autumnal leafiness, accompanied by lots of red cherry and ripe plum, with high acids.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Smoky, bright and full of life, with concentrated fruit and lots of acidity.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Lifted, perfumed and elegant, with luscious fruit.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£23.55 Top Selection
'This has some spice and gentle plum notes, with a good attack on the palate, and lovely fruit notes of plum and cherry, as well as some dried flowers.' Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'An intense and rich wine with some spicy black cherry fruit.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£18.97 Hatch Mansfield
'Opening with notes of semi-dried cherries and red berries on the nose, leading to some coffee and chocolate, with great acidity and a good finish. It would be easy to drink more than one glass.' Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'Bang for buck, with blackcurrants dominating the palate, and some ripe, crunchy fruit.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.
£9.76 Castelnau Wine Agencies
'A true mouthful of juicy Pinot, with dark plum and cherry fruit on the nose, carried by some spicy oak.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.'A complex nose with some tertiary notes to get your attention, joined by notes of coffee bean and sweet spice.' Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.
£17.47 Matthew Clark
£17.07 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A serious wine with broad shoulders, showing some quality fruit and excellent oak. It's still young but showing great character and quality.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'Rich, intense and chocolate-tinged, with massive structure and plenty of fruit, oak and savouriness.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£90.18 Chateau Naude Wine Creation
'A sumptuous wine, and developed, with an elegant backbone of acidity and ripe tannins. Really well made.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'A grassy and herbaceous wine with cooked fruits and orange marmalade, as well as some spice and red cherries, and floral notes of violets and red roses.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.
£38.97 Matthew Clark
'A very perfumed wine that's charming and ripe in style, with some dark forest fruits and violet notes, accompanied by toast, smoke, leather and tar to add complexity. The palate's rounded with a firm structure and some smooth, powdery tannins.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.
£15.10 Matthew Clark
'With notes of cherries and black plums, with is a very fruity and juicy wine.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'This has some juicy red fruits underpinned with some peppery spice, with good length on the finish. A cheap and cheerful wine.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.
£6.12 Matthew Clark
'An approachable wine with a nice core of sweet red fruit. Easy to drink.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.'This is cool, soft and supple, with some creamy oak dominating the palate, accompanied by some grippy tannins with hint of tar on the finish.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.
£9.02 Bibendum
£16.77 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£25.30 Bibendum
£8.29 Bibendum
'This opens with elderflower, melon, lychee and lime fruit, as well as some yellow flowers. Medium sweetness is balanced well with high acidity, giving a honeyed mouthfeel and a long finish.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.'Auslese-style, with a very expressive floral nose.' Lukas Nikanorovas, 20 Stories.'A real crowd-pleaser that would go well with sweet and savoury dishes.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.
£12.03 Enotria&Coe
'A great aristocratic nose, with a beautifully textured palate, and some development showing.' Olivier Marie, team leader.'A good expression of Riesling from the region, with pronounced stone fruit, petrol and flint notes, and a creamy texture with lovely refreshing acidity. Perfect for a restaurant wine list, and an excellent choice for food-and-wine-matching flights.' Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.
£20.82 Bibendum
'This is great value for money, with lots of lemon, lime and orange blossom notes, a floral touch and a petrol note, leading to a bone-dry palate that's refreshing and crisp.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'Pretty jasmine florals and mandarin pith, with the slightest touch of residual to bring the palate together well. A great example of the style.' James Fryer, team leader.
£10.69 Matthew Clark
'When sweet and savoury meet in harmony... This is a well-structured Riesling with everything so well balanced, from the residual sugar to the acidity, with its savoury hints alongside stone fruit. Really quite enjoyable.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.'Full of fruit character, and with a lovely, long finish.' Salvatore Russo, The Hippodrome Casino.
£19.00 Enotria&Coe
'Mineral at first, with those lovely petrol notes just starting to develop alongside zesty tropical and stone fruit, as well as some lime, embraced gracefully by some sweetness.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.'Some stony, petrol mineral notes and some sweetness, with a fresh finish of honey-dipped apples and pears with a dusting of spice.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£12.75 Ellis of Richmond
'Rich and ripe, with some baked stone fruit and papaya together with some well-integrated acidity, as well as golden fruits and brown pear. This really stands out in this lineup, bringing something different. I see this being a good hand sell in an upscale restaurant.' James Fryer, team leader.
'Great, with well-defined primary flavours of apple and pear, and a complex floral note. There's generous texture on the palate, with a lime note coming through on the finish. Nice balance.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'This is showing some nice layers of citrus, with some super-appetising bitterness lingering.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.
£17.24 Enotria&Coe
£16.28 Matthew Clark
£12.46 Bibendum
£14.40 Ester Wines
£12.77 Enotria&Coe
£19.53 Top Selection
'Complex, ripe notes of both fresh and candied lime, apricot and peach, entwined with big mineral aromas and well-integrated acidity.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'This is true to the region, with lime juice, smoke and a slight saltiness to the palate.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.'Pear and apple on the nose, with floral honeysuckle notes on the palate, and fruit intensity balancing the acidity.' Luma Monteiro, Wineria.
£15.67 Matthew Clark
'This is a wine that speaks about its region, with lime juice, jasmine flower and some spiciness. Clean and sharp overall.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.'With good aroma complexity of citrus and tropical fruits, this is light, refreshing and ready to drink now - a good entry-level Riesling for a gastropub.' Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.
£8.90 Boutinot
'Opening with some crisp and fresh lemon, lime and peach notes, this has a lovely mineral backbone with some vibrant acidity.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'Super-typical, with notes of lemon pith and powerful, broad acidity leading to a lime-skin note on the crisp, clean finish. Not too bad on the price point either.' James Fryer, team leader.
'This has a good aroma of tropical fruit with a touch of petrol, followed by some residual sugar and slightly petillance on the palate. A full-bodied Riesling that would work well for pairing during a meal. A great option for restaurants.' Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.'White flowers, lime juice and good persistence.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.
£10.67 Lanchester Wines
'A really interesting wine that really stands out for its complexity, with a lemon balm note joining some pretty citrus and verbena, as well as eucalyptus and fennel.' James Fryer, team leader.'A delicate aroma of peach and apricot, with more fruit coming through on the palate with a pronounced floral note.' Luma Monteiro, Wineria.
'Some elegant ripe fruit here, with apple, stone fruit and citrus joined by some mineral aromas and a petrol note. This has a great, soft texture with a fruit-led mineral finish.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'This is ageing very gracefully, with very subtle hints of petrol. Very good for a serious list.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£26.13 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£13.26 Bibendum
'Classic New World Sauvignon, with juicy, ripe tropical fruits and fresh acidity.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'This is a fresh and juicy wine with an expressive and delicate nose, and great varietal notes.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.'With fennel, almond and melon aromas, leading to concentration and intensity on the palate, with well-integrated oak, this is rich and well put-together.' Charlie Young, team leader.
'While this is grassy and fresh, with bright fruit and natural acids, it has a richer texture to it, with tropical and citrus fruits, and currant leaf too.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Opening with some vegetal character, candied ginger and saline notes, this is textured and lifted, with primary fruit and nice balance, leading to a crisp finish with complex length.' Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.
'This is a very green and crisp style, with intense asparagus and herbal notes, leading to a palate that's light and fresh, with good balance to it.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Pouilly-style, clean, fresh and elegant, with some great quality fruit and a persistent and intense palate that's showing some racy acidity and a long, peppery finish. Very fine.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
'This has a ripe and exuberant profile, with a touch of exotic and herbal character too, not to mention a classic grassy undertone on the palate, with lift and crisp delivery.' Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.'Citrus fresh notes on the nose, along with orchard fruit and a hint of spice, with good focus on the palate, and ripe fruit, but textured and fresh on the finish.' Charlie Young, team leader.
'Showing some bright acidity with fresh green gooseberry and a touch of passion fruit, there's great balance of fruit and acidity, prolonged length.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'Delicate and perfumed, and slightly peppery, with well-integrated fruit, showing some complexity and soft acidity.' Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.
'Tropical fruits and green citrus with a touch of vegetal character all make this a textbook Chilean Sauvignon, and a very good by-the-glass option.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'The freshness is good, with a well-balanced palate for the price point. This is quite fleshy and fruity in style, with some balancing fennel freshness.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
'With notes of green vine tomato and gooseberry, this has high acidity but is round on the palate, with some wild yeast character.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'Herbaceous, with green fruit, nice balance and good acidity.' Gastón Adolfo, Margot.'Good balanced fruit and elderflower, with some rusticity and acidity.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.
'A well-made wine with a mix of green gooseberry and passion fruit notes, as well as a creamy texture, with notes of coconut and toast.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'With bold fruit, smoky minerality and a little more weight and complexity, this is a food-friendly style of wine.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
'A pungent nose with a mineral note, a hint of ripe asparagus and some exotic notes - this is easy-drinking.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.'Earthy and robust, this is a serious Sauvignon that would work well for food pairing.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.
'A really well-made oaked Sauvignon, this is ripe and broad, with some subtle oak that adds texture and waxiness rather than any flavour, all leading to a lingering, nutty and peppery finish.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'A well-made richer style that I can see working on my list.' Diego Carballido, Bar Boulud - Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park.
£9.10 Enotria&Coe
£7.08 Viña San Rafael S.A
£8.40 Matthew Clark
£8.04 Size: 25cl Matthew Clark
'A real crowd-pleaser at a decent price, this is full of tropical fruits.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Good concentration and complexity, with ripe peach and nectarine, some salty minerality and tropical fruit. An interesting wine.' Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.'With its tropical notes and freshness, this would be a good by-the-glass option in most restaurants.' Charlotte Davies, The Three Chimneys Restaurant with Rooms.
£7.99 Matthew Clark
'Textbook New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, heady and floral, with juicy, tropical notes.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'A full-on green style with pungent green pepper and sappy notes dominating, as well as some apple and green papaya, with minerality on the finish.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Very well balanced - one for fine-dining by the glass.' Charlotte Davies, The Three Chimneys Restaurant with Rooms.
£12.71 Enotria&Coe
'A complex wine, with initial lemons notes evolving beautifully into peach and gooseberry, with minerality and some sweeter notes over time.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.'Refreshing, with herbaceous notes of tomato leaf and grass, as well as some lemon zest and minerality, leading to some lingering leafy flavours.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.
£18.29 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A very classic style, with green fruit dominant, and showing some nice weight and length. A more serious food-friendly style.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'A refreshing wine with notes of green apples and lime zest as well as a grassiness and a tomato leaf note too.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.
£18.11 Enotria&Coe
'A great style, with chalky minerality together with some green apple, cucumber and red capsicum on both the nose and palate, all with a great backbone of acidity, minerality all the way, and some excellent fruit.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Mouth-watering, with some tropical fruits and a leafy note.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
£10.39 Enotria&Coe
'Opening with gooseberry and some light lemongrass notes, this leads to light chamomile notes on the palate, with a long, zesty finish.' Luís Martins, team leader.'Textbook Sauvignon Blanc that's perfect as an entry-level by-the-glass for a gastropub.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
£6.93 Mentzendorff & Co
'There's good fruit quality on the nose here, with typical notes of passion fruit as well as fresh citrus lime on the palate. Well-balanced.' Guillaume Mahaut, ETM Group.'A juicy, herbal and bright wine, with some minerality too.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'This has a creamy texture that makes it more food-friendly.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.
£9.38 Bibendum
'Excellent, with a very mineral, sapid nose of green apple and lime with lemon thyme notes and an intense, fruity palate showing some lemon sherbet character and a good, long, lingering finish.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'A more intense style, with tons of fruit and some white stone minerality.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
£9.70 Berkmann Wine Cellars
'A refreshing wine with some fresh green apples, underripe melon and gooseberry.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'This is citrus-driven, with some additional mineral notes. There's nice elegance here, displaying some good food-matching potential.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
£10.65 Liberty Wines
'A great wine that's zesty, refreshing and pleasant.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'A textured wine, with a welcoming array of stone fruits, leading to a more savoury finish.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.'Stone fruit and gooseberry on the nose, with a vibrant palate and a good almond finish.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£8.35 Frederic Robinson
'A great wine with an intense nose and lots of fruit concentration, like very ripe passion fruit and mango, as well as a creaminess, all leading to some pleasant zesty notes on the palate, with some additional notes of bell pepper and tomato leaf.' Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.
£16.57 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A very expressive wine with a pronounced nose - this is an excellent by-the-glass option for brasseries.' Charlotte Davies, The Three Chimneys Restaurant with Rooms.'Good complexity of stone fruits, grassy notes and gooseberry here, leading to a refreshing palate with a good fruity finish.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£10.00 Boutinot
'Crisp without being sharp, this is showing lots of peach and white flower notes.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.'A grassy, fresh nose leading to a well-balanced palate.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'An elegant, alternative style.' Charlotte Davies, The Three Chimneys Restaurant with Rooms.
£7.60 Boutinot
£8.74 Berkmann Wine Cellars
£7.99 Molson Coors
£8.29 LWC Drinks
£10.42 Liberty Wines
£14.60 Enotria&Coe
£9.00 Enotria&Coe
£7.13 Majestic Commercial
£6.58 Majestic Commercial
£10.65 Matthew Clark
£12.76 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£11.25 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£14.21 Bibendum
'A very concentrated, textural Sauvignon Blanc with ripe lemon, lime, green apple and some green pear, with a touch of cream on the palate adding great complexity.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'I love this nose, leading to an amazing level of acidity. Fruit concentration, balance and very good length - a recipe for high-quality Sauvignon Blanc.' Tanya Mann, consultant.
£18.22 Bibendum
'Opening with lemon, lime and green apple notes, this is very fresh in style, with flint and seashell complexity, and an additional touch of green bell pepper to add a dose of spiciness.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'Good-quality Sauvignon at a perfect price point for a by-the-glass listing.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.
£9.25 Enotria&Coe
'This really shows the grape's more serious side - mineral and crunchy, with a nice silky texture. There's a hint of Sauvignon Blanc's varietal note of passionfruit there too, but well composed, with some lime.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'Full-bodied fumé blanc style with a complex palate.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£19.15 Jeroboams
'A bold and broad style, with some smoky notes, as well as good freshness and length.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'There's a toasty note on the nose here, with quite an intense and savoury aromatic character.' Martin Lam, team leader.'Creamy and smoky, with some citrus, gooseberries and green apples, and some aromatic notes too.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.
£10.81 Matthew Clark
'A very complex, multi-layered nose, leading to a creamy body and a very long, pleasant finish. The acidity level is high, with amazing fruit concentration - this will be better after a year or two.' Tanya Mann, consultant.'Big, bold and ripe, this is a rock-solid wine with great precision and depth.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
£15.74 Bibendum
'Definitely Sauvignon, with a pungent gooseberry character and some grassy, bright acidity that's also quite gentle and in harmony with the wine, all finishing with a little sweetness.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Quite zingy and intense, with a crisp, juicy, friendly style.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
£7.75 Davy's Wine Merchants
'With some really intense cut grass and bell pepper notes, this feels very savoury and quite textural, showing some additional grapefruit and lime fruit, and then a breadth of palate from both the texture and the acidity that's very appealing.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Textured and fresh, with good fruit intensity, making this a good option by-the-glass, as an aperitif and for food pairing.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.
'This opens with lightly aromatic notes of lemon and grapefruit, leading to a gentle tingle of acidity on the palate - a fresh and zesty wine.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'With notes of citrus and lime, this is a mouth cleanser, with additional pink grapefruit flavours.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.
£7.87 Hatch Mansfield
'A very concentrated wine with pronounced intensity of lime, pomelo and Granny Smith apple, leading to strong minerality of crushed rocks and seashell with a touch of lemon grass, to tick all of the boxes of a great Sauvignon Blanc.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'Some cool fruits from altitude add an attractive lemon zing of freshness to this.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£27.28 Dandelion Vineyards
'This has notes of pineapple and mango, with lime zest, peach and apple, accompanied by some additional green fruit notes.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'A brightly aromatic wine with a nicely plump fruit cushion, making it a great match for ceviche.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'Very fresh and zesty, with a herbal snow-pea character.' Tanya Mann, consultant.
'Great ripe fruit concentration, with stone fruits and zesty acidity to bring some vibrancy.' Tanya Mann, consultant.'This is dry and fresh, with green fruit notes, some stone fruit and lime zest.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'Fresh and green notes on the nose leading to a light and crispy palate, with a great sea breeze character.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.
£15.69 Hatch Mansfield
£6.72 Mentzendorff & Co
£6.07 Matthew Clark
£12.12 Bibendum
£8.60 Alpasión
'This has an elegant nose of citrus and white stone fruit, with a balanced, flesh palate.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'An aroma of gentle white flowers and citrus notes, with acidity pretty present on the palate, and a touch of spice as well.' Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'Delicate peach and yellow flower aromas, with some refreshing acidity.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.
'This opens with ripe yellow fruit and some delicate oaky, vanilla aromas, leading to a complex, creamy texture with quince, ripe pear and pineapple notes, and a delicate smoky character, with fenugreek and almond notes on the long finish.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.'Characteristically tropical, with kiwis and mangoes all the way, this is rich and generous.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£23.70 Jeroboams
'A broad and generous style, this is rich and powerful, with a lot of oak.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.'This is showing some quince and acacia aromas, leading to a creamy vanilla texture on the palate, along with ripe peach and mango flavours, some nutty almond notes on the mid-palate and a slight ginger note on the finish.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.
£15.34 Bibendum
'Just a lovely wine, with subtle, generous fruit on the nose, and an exciting mix of burnt pepper and fruit on the palate, with some nice green flavours too.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'This is a textured style, opening with intense grassy and bell pepper aromas, and leading to gooseberry, grapefruit and some slightly nutty, delicate oaky aromas that add complexity.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.
£17.69 Bibendum
'An oak-driven wine with great balance, with the oak adding body, complexity and spice.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Aromas of marzipan, green bell pepper and broad beans that are quite complex and alluring, with sweet fruit on a very appealing palate, with a hint of oak.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£21.59 London Wine Shippers
'This has an enticing nose of tropical fruit, such as cantaloupe melon and guava, with a dollop of vanilla cream, and with a palate that's well-rounded and balanced.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'Notes of almonds, raisins and dried lemon peel.' Jan Van Heesvelde, L’Enclume.
£15.50 Davy's Wine Merchants
'A herbaceous style with lovely lemon and gooseberry, showing some crisp acidity with a chalky finish.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.'Great New World Sauvignon Blanc character here, with green fruit and a bright, refreshing profile with a hint of salinity. Perky and true to the grape and place.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£13.90 Bibendum
'This has some quite precise green fruit, with a crisp apple character on the palate as well as some warmth and a hint of sweetness, but very punchy acid too - this would suit food.' Jade Koch, team leader.'A moreish, grown-up style of wine, with grass and nettles underpinned with spice and integrated oak. A contemplative and interesting wine.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.
£16.00 Jeroboams
'This is showing some herbaceous notes along with some bell pepper and an ashy smokiness.' Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.'A very aromatic and citrus wine, with some good length.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.'Notes of peppermint and grapefruit.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.
'Some intense bell pepper and tomato leaf aromas, with rich grassy and gooseberry flavours, some stony minerality and a refreshing zingy finish.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.'A really pungent wine that's spicy, with some green pepper and ashy charcoal notes.' Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.
£13.35 Jeroboams
£20.48 Bibendum
'An enjoyable, complex wine opening with a fragrant nose of fruit and brambles, along with clove and wood spices, leading to a punchy palate with very pleasant fruit and cracked pepper. Youthful, textured and smooth.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'This has lovely aromatics and a velvety texture, with a touch of hot paprika some green flashes, and great acidity.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.
'An ambitious wine that's polished and full-bodied, and very concentrated, with chocolate notes and firm tannins.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'Monumental, with some complex savoury, smoky, spicy and earthy notes, and punchy too.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Fruity and elegant, with good acidity and tannins for food. This is very pleasant, and worthy of the price point.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.
£37.83 Dandelion Vineyards
'A wow wine, with the full array of aromas bar none. This is entrancing, with tight tannins, plenty of acidity and super-concentrated, with integrated oak and a focused, fresh finish.' Charlie Young, team leader.'A ripe, juicy, intense palate full of ripe black fruits and tobacco, mocha, spice and herbal notes, with silky tannins. An expensive bottle, but there's a lot of wine in the glass.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
'This is real Grenache. Serious Grenache, with an attitude, and the most phenomenally complex aroma of wild berries, pepper, mushroom, gravel and iron. Depth, intensity and generous structure, with wild strawberries and peppery spice, earthy undertones and brooding tannins.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'Ripe and sumptuous, with richness relieved by peppery notes and fresh acid.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.
'A strong character and interesting personality, with pungent, herbaceous aromas of forest floor, mushrooms, green pepper and earthy vibes, leading to blackcurrant, liquorice and spices on the palate.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.'A rich, complex, textural wine with refreshing acidity and dry tannins that needs a bit of time, and some good protein. Classy.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£37.10 Liberty Wines
'A well-made Australian blend from a cooler area, reflected in this classier style of wine, opening with a vibrant and inviting nose led by lavender and red fruits, leading to gentle sweet oak balanced by some bitter tannins and a bold, dry structure.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'With its blackberries, blackcurrants, and very savoury spice and meaty notes, this is a perfect pairing for venison.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
'A classic, with eucalyptus key to the flavour profile, and lovely fruit, liquorice and mint.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Mineral, complex and refreshing, with pronounced flavours of red berries and plums, as well as some red flowers and fresh acidity.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'This is rich in flavour, with some lingering depth.' Michael Moore, The London Cookhouse.
£11.83 Enotria&Coe
'Showing some dark berry notes, this is ripe and fruit-driven with lots of savoury spice notes. Intense and brooding, with a long length.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'This has a very generous nose, with lovely bramble fruit on show, leading to a menthol and cedar finish.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.
£46.60 Lea & Sandeman, East Street Wines
'There's deep and intense ripe fruit here, with a well-structured palate.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'Dark fruited, with good texture - this is clean, pure and full.' Charlie Young, team leader.'An approachable, well-made wine at a competitive price point.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
'A fresh fruit basket character accompanied by some sweet spices - this is refreshing, intense and well-balanced.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'A very rich wine with some creamy forest fruit and lots of oak, all leading to a savoury finish.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
'There's good purity to this, and an easy-drinking style, offering good value for the price point.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Notes of black pepper and ripe black cherries together with a floral, perfumed element and a lovely smoky element, leading to a full-bodied palate.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
'Some good aromas of cherries and plum, with some spices present too, and some oak, all leading to flavours of forest floor, earth, tobacco and coffee, with jammy red berries joined by a subtle hint of herbs and pepper. Bold and structured, this has strong personality and character.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.
£14.55 Jeroboams
'Opening with black fruit, mint and spice, and leading to blackberry and plum fruit on the palate, there's good depth on show here, with plenty of rich herb notes and soft tannins, all leading to a soft finish. This is a good by-the-glass option for a modern restaurant.' Charlie Young, team leader.
'Some heady, jammy ripe blue and red fruit lead the nose and palate here, with a lingering, spiced aftertaste.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'Fresh blackcurrant and red plum aromas followed by a herbaceous palate that's fairly concentrated, with a clean and dry finish.' Charlie Young, team leader.
£8.47 Matthew Clark
'A full and very generous wine with intense dark fruits, some savoury spices and a hint of menthol too. A full-on wine that's still young, with great potential!' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.'A fresh, juicy and very jammy example of a Barossa Valley red.' Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.
£18.67 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'White and black pepper aromatics join dark and red fruit on the nose, leading to Szechuan pepper, orange and cranberry notes, with some pleasantly lingering acidity.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'This has ripe dark fruits complemented by some sweet spices.' Erik Simonics, Annabel’s.
£16.50 Bibendum
'Very concentrated and punchy, with forest fruit and a plummy edge, as well as some pepper and a ferrous character too. On the palate the tannins are firm and well-defined, bringing a savoury complexity.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'A chewy, succulent red that's a tad rustic with its tannins, giving it character.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.
£15.62 Enotria&Coe
'There's some spectacular concentration here, with real depth and poise. A very savoury wine that's full of fruit and power, and very juicy on the palate.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Berry and cherry upfront, with a touch of chocolate alongside bell pepper notes.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.
£15.37 Enotria&Coe
'Creamy cassis and morello cherry aromas lead to a well-balanced palate, with fresh acidity and balanced fruit character, and some nice dried herb notes coming through on the finish, along with that creamy cassis character that persists throughout. The tannins are well-integrated too - grippy without being astringent. A bold style, but well executed.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.
£16.20 Liberty Wines
'A lovely, juicy wine with dark fruits and some refreshing acidity. Approachable, and a fun option to have by the glass.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Lovely perfume of floral violet notes and blackberries, and a palate that's juicy and vibrant, with lovely texture, salinity, and good freshness.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£10.57 Liberty Wines
'Rich, ripe and luscious red and black fruits on show here, together with some vanilla oak, and a velvety and soft mouthfeel.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.'This has some dark fruit notes combined with intense notes of spices and dark chocolate.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.
'There's great character here, with aromas of jammy cherries and strawberries leading to spicy flavours with a touch of liquorice and anise, and with round and smooth tannins.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.'Sweet fragrant damson notes, and a tart, concentrated finish.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.
'Classic aromas of ripe red fruits combined with eucalyptus, leading to fresh green tobacco leaves and some green bell pepper.' Luís Martins, team leader.'Opening with dark fruit and dark chocolate on the nose, the palate is generous, with some vegetal notes, and refreshing and juicy overall.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.
£12.33 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A delicious, harmonious wine with fruit and structure in complete balance, and with some savoury notes to complement the juicy fruit, leading to a long finish.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'Complex aromas of sweet spice and redcurrants lead to good grip on the palate, with great focus of freshness to the spicy, grippy dark fruit.' Charlie Young, team leader.
£22.19 Matthew Clark
£7.75 Matthew Clark
£10.79 Matthew Clark
£11.72 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£12.25 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£12.02 Enotria&Coe
£8.95 Boutinot
£13.41 Enotria&Coe
'A classic South African wine, very well made, with a velvet texture and pretty structure. Overall a great wine.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'Mocha, coffee and dark chocolate on the nose, with cooked dark fruit on the palate.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'With cherry red fruit and good grip, this is so versatile and food friendly - a match for fatty red meat. Great value too.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£9.48 Hatch Mansfield
'Smoky and herbaceous, this is showing some good fruit with cool-climate elegance, and dense blackcurrants and bramble.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'Brilliantly put together, with tart cranberries and redcurrants, this is so fresh and crunchy.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'Ripe, dark fruit and good acidity, with good oak integration too, and notes of chocolate and sweet spice.' Lukas Nikanorovas, 20 Stories.
£14.70 Berkmann Wine Cellars
'With its aromas of black tea, tobacco, raspberries and wet soil, leading to depth, structure and good freshness, I see this working by the glass everywhere from gastropubs to fine-dining restaurants.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'This has notes of black cherry and crushed red cranberry, combined with dark chocolate, light Drum tobacco and a touch of bergamot.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.
£7.90 Eurowines
'This has big personality on the nose, leading to some lovely freshness on the palate.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'Well-made, with a full but elegant palate and velvet tannins.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'With its lovely fleshy, meaty character and violet notes, with good tannins and freshness, this is a good choice for any steakhouse or brasserie.' Diego Carballido, Bar Boulud - Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park.
£29.62 Enotria&Coe
'Ripe and juicy, with good tannins, this is very fluid and fleshy. Any steak house should have it.' Diego Carballido, Bar Boulud - Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park.'There's crunchy red fruit on the nose, with some tea leaves to complement, leading to a rich palate with good acidity and a lingering finish.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£20.12 Hatch Mansfield
'Opening with aromas of dried flowers, tobacco, truffles and raspberries on the nose, these lead to a palate that's very fresh and vibrant, with a refreshing fruity and leathery finish. I see this working by the glass in fine-dining restaurants.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£16.33 Davy's Wine Merchants
'A good expression of Syrah with some very ripe fruit, but fresh acidity too, and age giving some layers, with notes of plums, dark cherries, prunes and chocolate. Very good.' Lukas Nikanorovas, 20 Stories.'Smoky and toasty, with lovely fruit too, and a pretty structure on the palate.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.
£14.76 Matthew Clark
'This is very well controlled and elegant considering the power of fruit, with eucalyptus, fresh earth and mocha notes joining crushed, tart cranberry and fresh redcurrant, with some mouth-watering acidity.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'Elegant red and black juicy fruit, with soft tannins and lively acidity.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£20.03 Top Selection
'A young wine with great acidity and some elegant fruit and cacao notes, culminating in a long fine oak finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'A fresh and crisp wine with lively acidity and some juicy, ripe red fruit.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.'Brilliant freshness, with black and red berries, a touch of hay, and darker mocha, forest floor and mushroom components.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.
£25.02 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A generous wine with a classic South African nose that's earthy and rich with dark berry fruits, some sweet oak and good fruit. A well-made wine.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'You can't mistake the origin here... A great wine with an elegant mouthfeel.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.
£11.36 Bibendum
'Elegant and ripe red fruit with some fireplace smoke and forest floor notes too.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'Very elegant, with bright red fruit and some fresh acidity.' Lukas Nikanorovas, 20 Stories.'Great balance here, with some red fruit, a floral hint and sweet spice, with a refreshing finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£15.87 Enotria&Coe
£15.78 Jeroboams
£11.55 Boutinot
£24.48 Enotria&Coe
£11.27 Enotria&Coe
'An elegant crowd-pleaser, with notes of roses and cherries, some ripe tannins and high acidity.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'A savoury wine with black fruit and some black pepper spice, along with lots of meaty, gamey notes too. Its elegant structure makes for a good food-matching wine - this would be lovely with roast lamb.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
'A really bold style of SGM, with intense spice notes on the finish.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Opening with plum and blueberry fruit, as well as some cinnamon and white and black pepper, this is starting to show notes of development, with good concentration of flavour to pair with a T-bone steak.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.
'This has some juicy fruit alongside fresh violet notes, together with a savouriness and minerality.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'Some initial oak notes of mocha and sweet vanilla are joined by velvety purple fruits, as well as some bacon notes.' James Fryer, team leader.
'Aromas of cranberries, chocolate and popcorn here, leading to notes of smoky bacon accompanied by red berries, cranberries and raspberries, with more chocolate, as well as some chalky tannins.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'Good typicity and value.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.
£9.95 Ellis of Richmond
'There's ripe fruit character here, with clean, refreshing acidity and a rich, earthy nose with gamey notes.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.'Very pretty bramble fruits and vanilla notes on this lifted, delicate, light wine. Fragrant and pretty, and a great food wine that would pair well with lamb cutlets and mint.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£15.10 Bibendum
'Really attractive and appealing, with a soft, gentle nose showing subtle notes of menthol and forest, leading to a rich and elegant palate with gentle tannins and a peppery finish. This is looking for a lightly chargrilled steak with chargrilled vegetables.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.'A fine example of Zinfandel that's big and structured, with a fine savoury finish.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
£18.07 Bibendum
'This is complex and savoury, with vanilla and toasted notes alongside some cooked fruits like prunes, cherries, strawberries and black plums, leading to a hint of freshness on the finish.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'Good concentration, with silky tannins, complexity and longevity. It's still young, but drinkable now.' Martin Lam, team leader.
'A lovely way to be introduced to Zinfandel, with some forward fruit and red flower notes leading to a full-bodied palate with warm yet elegant alcohol, all leading to a herbal green tea finish. I could see this working well in any pub by the glass, or on steakhouse wine lists.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.
'A beautiful style of Zinfandel with spice and tobacco notes leading to a white pepper finish.' Tanya Mann, consultant.'Some high acidity is well balanced by the intensity of red fruit here, along with some fresh violet notes, spice and a herbaceous note too.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.
£12.66 Enotria&Coe
£13.45 Top Selection
£11.55 Top Selection
'A refreshing, intense wine that's full of flavour, with ripe citrus fruit, clementines, blood orange, dried apricots and peaches.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'This is exuberant, with a savoury edge and some minerality, as well as pure floral aromas and a fine grippy texture.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'Nicely funky - a proper grown-up wine.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.
£22.65 Bibendum
'Interstellar... this is fruity and vibrant, with some peach on the nose, and a lingering aftertaste.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.'This is big and fragrant, with bags of fruit and character, and just a subtle grip.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.'Rose petals and dragon fruit aromas with a touch of sweet spice, leading to a fresh and clean palate with plenty of acidity and texture.' Charlie Young, team leader.
'Clean, white peach aromas joined by some good citrus fruit and sour nectarine flavours, with some fine, light tannins.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Rather lovely and refreshing. A lovely glass of wine by the pool or with a plate of prawns and cocktail sauce.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Juicy, linear and refreshing - a great introduction to orange wines.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£10.99 Inverarity Morton
'A refined and classy wine with sleek structure, great intensity and balance, and a long, multi-dimensional finish.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'Ginger spice and great fruits make for a complex and well-balanced aroma and palate, with a great waxy texture.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Quite complex, with freshness and focus.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
'Rich, ripe and aromatic, with hints of hazelnuts and walnuts, leading to some grape notes on the finish. Very crystalline overall.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Mineral and savoury notes on the subtle nose, with a hint of orange, and a broad palate with texture straight away, but nicely integrated and paced, with red berry, orange rind and sweet spice on the finish.' Charlie Young, team leader.
£16.54 Bibendum
'Sweet sultana fruit on both the nose and palate, with some white pepper notes too. Moderate concentration and a vibrant finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'This is typical and luscious, with rich tropical fruits, peach and apricot.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.'This has a great deal of fruit character that's really well defined.' Salvatore Russo, The Hippodrome Casino.
£8.72 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Delicious, with burnt sugar, dried apricot, dried fig, caramel and roasted hazelnut notes.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.'Chocolate notes with orange peel, aromatic herbs and caramelised apple.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.' This is showing great complexity and great fruit characters. A lovely colour too!' Salvatore Russo, The Hippodrome Casino.
£25.52 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines
'Orange peel on the nose leads to lovely characteristics from the oxidation. Lots of fig jam and Seville orange marmalade on the palate.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.'Rich, sweet dried fruits and sweet masala spices - some lovely aromatics.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Superb, with an appealing nose and a clean, refreshing palate.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.
£11.60 Size: 75cl House of Townend
'Resinous, herbal and intense, with woody herbs and anise, as well as some syrupy sweetness.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Subtle sweet spices and some orange peel, as well as some refreshing acidity that's balanced by a warm, long finish.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'Very herbal and perfumed, with balanced sweetness. A bargain.' Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.
£15.45 Size: 75cl Top Selection
'Delightful and luscious, with old English marmalade notes, figs and dried fruit, and a luxurious mouthfeel - a perfect accompaniment for Osborne pudding.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.'Luscious, intense and complex, with notes of sweet spice, ginger, caramel and raisins.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.
£8.95 Size: 37.5cl Liberty Wines
'With complex notes of treacle and figgy pudding, with some quince and orange peel, this is dense and viscous.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'Burnt Demerara sugar, spice, toffee and rancio notes, with some spiced nuts and Christmas pudding notes, leading to a raisined, mouth-coating texture that's unctuously sweet and massively complex, with layers of spice. A perfect example.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£13.50 Size: 37.5cl Liberty Wines
'This opens with dried apricot and date notes, as well as some allspice and nutty undertones, leading to a slatey finish.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.'Complex flavours of bitter oranges with nuts and acacia flowers.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'There's vibrant acidity here, with a textural carob note.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.
£24.23 Size: 75cl Mentzendorff & Co
'Opening with elegant bitter cherry and orange peel on the nose, and leading to a highly concentrated, tangy orange/bitter-lemon palate, and with a very textural and complex coffee and smoky vanilla finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'A popping, mouth-watering acidity, and all of the components well-integrated.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.
£180.75 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines
'Delicious complexity, with some oxidation, subtle oak, caramel, toffee and dried apricots, and some fresh acidity.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.'This has a rich, silky texture with some marmalade notes on the finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'An outstanding wine with well-defined and complex fruit characters, and a very long finish.' Salvatore Russo, The Hippodrome Casino.
£20.50 Size: 50cl Atlantico UK
' 'A juicy and refreshing wine with a clean finish - you could have more than one glass.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'Some very figgy pudding, dried fruit with brandy and toasted Christmas pudding notes. There's cinnamon, clove and allspice, with a rich and sweet palate joined by some brisk acidity.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£25.99 Size: 50cl Top Selection
'This is complex, with some subtle flor undertones and great tertiary notes of dried fruits and caramel.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.'A great example, with an abundance of concentrated fruit.' Salvatore Russo, The Hippodrome Casino.'Light but decadent, in a clean and pure form.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.
£13.50 Size: 37.5cl Enotria&Coe
'Complex and intricate, with tangy lemon verbena and sultana notes on the nose, and a sweet-and-sour note too.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'Very nutty, with macadamia and hazelnut notes joining dried apricots and orange peel - typical, with a rich and long finish.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.
£25.49 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines
'A very complex and delicious wine, with some sherry-style flor influence and notes of macadamia, toffee and umami.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.'Light, fresh and delicate.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.'This has a lovely nutty flavour on the palate, with a very long finish.' Salvatore Russo, The Hippodrome Casino.
£30.00 Size: 50cl JUNTA DE CASTILLA Y LEÓN/ICE
£7.99 Size: 50cl Taste Turkey
£15.22 Size: 75cl Enotria&Coe
£17.16 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£11.34 Size: 37.5cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£13.75 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines
£8.60 Size: 75cl Atlantico UK
£11.59 Size: 75cl Top Selection
£23.42 Size: 50cl Top Selection
'A lovely, light introduction to tawny port, with lots of dried fruit and a pleasant finish.' Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.'Nutty orange peel and coffee bean notes are joined by some vanilla and sweet medicinal spices.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'Sticky dates and figs, as well as some sweet spice and bitter orange, leading to vibrant, sticky fruit on the palate, and a complex finish.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.
£16.55 Size: 75cl Hayward Bros
'So good... This is soft and elegant, with nuts and crème brûlée, and an amazing finish that lasts minutes.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'I love the dried tropical fruits, with cardamom and white spices, leading to a generous palate. Great by the glass in a Michelin-starred restaurant.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.'This is a very versatile style, with well-balanced sweetness.' Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.
£37.45 Size: 75cl Hayward Bros
'A complex wine, with plenty of sweetness, spice and all things nice. Clove, orange peel, and a dried fruit medley, leading to a balanced finish that's sweet but fresh.' Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.'Notes of orange peel, walnuts, dates, raisin and forest floor.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.'This has everything an old colhieta should, with good balance and integrated alcohol.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.
£79.40 Size: 75cl Hayward Bros
'This is unbelievably fresh for the sugar level. Absolutely fantastic. Rich, with candied orange, vanilla pod and sweet pastry notes, and some well-balanced acids.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Complex, with lots of nutty aromas, as well as figs, plums, cherries and jam.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.'A good, old colheita to introduce to guests in a fine-dining restaurant.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.
£72.63 Size: 75cl Sogevinus
'A very well-balanced wine with lots of fresh red fruit and oak character joined by sweet spice and orange peel. It would pair well with a chocolate dessert with raspberry sauce.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'This has a spicy, peppery palate with silky dark fruits like cherry preserve. Superbly well presented, and very long and powerful.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.
£40.94 Size: 75cl Atlantico UK, Top Selection
'A precisely made LBV with finesse, showing some nice grippy tannins and plump black fruit.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'This wine has great personality, with some rich savoury and sweet notes, and candid fruits joining chocolate, orange and mint on the palate.' Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.'Balanced and intense, full-bodied but fresh.' Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.
£11.99 Size: 75cl House of Townend
'Peppery spice, dried herbs and sticky dates all come through on the nose, followed by toffee, currants, dates and straw on the palate. Good acidity washes back the sweetness nicely, allowing the herbs and spices to come through on the finish.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'A zesty wine, with caramel notes following some very ripe, dry cherries.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.
£26.47 Size: 50cl Bibendum
'A fantastic young and fresh vintage port with great ageing potential, and lots of red fruit, gingerbread and oak.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'Elegant and balanced, with nascent aromas of blackberry and anise.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'A rich and very spicy palate, well supported by some zingy acidity and firm tannic structure.' Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.
£43.00 Size: 75cl Boutinot
'Nutty and quite dainty for the style, with dried peach and nectarine joined by some exotic Asian spices, and additional coconut and toffee notes.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'This port has a great orange colour, and is showing signs of development alongside some citrus notes.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.
£25.00 Size: 37.5cl Hayward Bros
'Red fruit notes together with figs and dates, and some spicy traits too, leading to a resinous palate, with fresh and dried fruits showing well alongside cinnamon and cardamom, and a hint of anise. Good integration, with a lingering, sticky-fruit finish.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'Attractive nutty, chocolate and mocha notes joined by toffee and orange peel, as well as some raisins and walnuts.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£28.95 Size: 75cl Hayward Bros
'A luscious wine with high acidity, dried figs and prunes, with notes of smoke, tobacco, chocolate, coffee, honey and beeswax.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.'Bags of spice with a herbaceous character and a long, warm finish.' Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.'Pungent sweet spices with dried tropical and stone fruits leading to a balanced palate with freshness and complexity. Great to offer in a Michelin-starred restaurant.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.
£26.37 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'An exceptional expression that's super-powerful and extreme in every aspect, with baked and sweet fruit. Needs time, yet even at this stage it's balanced.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.'Very complex fruit intensity here, with cooked, ripe dark fruits and spices, and some high tannins.' Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.
£54.93 Size: 75cl Atlantico UK, Top Selection
'A pungent wine with a luscious palate, showing some intense spices and a big hit of sweetness.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.'Nutty and zesty, there's great complexity and texture here.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'Savoury notes along with intense dried fruit notes.' Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.
£52.00 Size: 75cl House of Townend
'This is remarkably multi-dimensional, with notes of red fruit, toast, nuts, liquorice and spice on the nose, and a warm boom of alcohol on the finish. Very well made.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.'Nice and plump blue and black fruit here, with some savoury fruit creeping in too.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.
£10.46 Size: 75cl House of Townend
'This is rich and fresh, with coffee and caramel notes, and very good balance, with puréed raisins and dried cranberry flavours on the palate, accompanied by lots of spice.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Notes of orange peel, raisins and dried cherries, with oak, roasted hazelnuts and muscovado sugar.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.
£30.38 Size: 75cl Sogevinus
'Dried orange peel notes with some caramelised aromas, leading to ginger and black tea flavours and a fine, dry rosemary finish.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'Warm and round, with nutty notes, caramel and orange zest.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'Pine resin and dried-fruit notes, with a hint of cardamom.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.
£18.85 Size: 75cl Amathus
'Acidity and viscosity are well matched, resulting in a lovely textural character, with wonderful fruit expression of dried plums, spiced figs and dates, joined by some burnt caramel, cinnamon and coffee notes.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'There's great balance between oxidative notes and sweetness here.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.
£33.80 Size: 75cl Amathus
'This has a very spicy approach, joined by rich dried-fruit aromas, as well as orange and cinnamon.' Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.'There's crunchy, spicy fruit all the way through this LBV, accompanied by complex, succulent and juicy bramble fruit, with well-balanced sweetness throughout.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.
£11.75 Size: 75cl Boutinot
£23.85 Size: 75cl Hayward Bros
£29.70 Size: 75cl Hayward Bros
£17.95 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£14.26 Size: 75cl Mentzendorff & Co
£33.00 Size: 75cl House of Townend
£26.27 Size: 75cl House of Townend
£16.45 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£16.32 Size: 50cl Bibendum
£14.15 Size: 75cl Boutinot
£14.84 Size: 75cl Enotria&Coe
'Great complexity, with oak intensity and some grainy, elegant tannins, with notes of chocolate, toast, smoke and vanilla, and a very elegant finish.' Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.'A wonderfully open nose with a medley of dark fruit - a modern style.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'With Mediterranean herbs, dark cherries and liquorice, this is good for a steakhouse wine list.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.
£23.45 Herdade Tinto e Branco, Unipessoal, Lda
'A great taste of southern Portugal, with plum and red fruit aromas and an intense palate with some elegant dry tannins, and a long and refreshing finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'A lifted nose of red fruit with some floral nuances, with good acidity and crunchy fruit texture on the palate.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'A wine by the glass if ever I’ve seen one.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£7.02 Parras Wines
'An enticing nose of fruit pie and creamy custard, with a pleasantly fresh and crunchy palate and good structure. This will age well.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'Intense dark red fruits and some fine, high tannins, along with some tertiary aromas such as tobacco and coffee, with some good acidity supporting the rich structure.' Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.
£9.95 Liberty Wines
'An elegant style with dark fruit, oak and some light smoke on the nose, and a complex palate with refined fruity oak that's well balanced, and with a great finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Chewy, big and fruit driven, with roses, violets and big florality, with notes of almonds, red velvet cake and chocolate too. Fantastic.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£27.48 Herdade Tinto e Branco, Unipessoal, Lda
'Herbal notes overlay fragrant cherries and plums, with fresh acidity backed up by a smooth mouthfeel on the fruity palate.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'Lifted notes of redcurrants and herbs, and a tightly structured palate.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£8.28 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Rich black fruit, with hints of leather and forest floor, as well as some notes of development well integrated with good balance of alcohol and fruit intensity, leading to a good finish with grainy tannins.' Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.'A very good wine with tertiary notes, lots of fruit and cracked pepper. Dry, grippy and lovely.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£13.95 Liberty Wines
'This has a real sense of place, with some blackberry jam and cherry tart notes. Great by the glass, and with food.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.'Full aromas of fresh, juicy dark fruit, with a generous palate. Some great value for the price.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£6.75 Bancroft Wines
£16.92 Davy's Wine Merchants
£8.00 Davy's Wine Merchants
£13.77 Liberty Wines
'An outlier in style, but quite intriguing, with very evolved notes of wood, oil and mushroom.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'A rich nose with notes of bacon, smoked meats, blackberry, blueberry and cracked pepper. Really good juiciness on the palate with acidity that carries the flavours. This would be great with duck in a rich sauce.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
£12.83 Davy's Wine Merchants
'Approachable and easy-drinking, bursting with blue fruit, sour black cherries and kirsch.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'Elegant and juicy, this has lots of mileage.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Full-bodied and strong, with dark cherry and wood notes.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'A big, classic Douro red.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.
£8.80 Hayward Bros
'A classy wine with vanilla, cedar, burnt orange peel, leather, cassis, prunes, dates and wild flowers - this has it all. Great with any roasted meat, or a seared rib-eye.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Dark fruits, woody spice, and herbal freshness adorn the palate, with mouth-coating richness. A serious, savoury and structured wine.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
£47.21 Atlantico UK, Top Selection
'Spicy red fruit, fig and balsamic notes lead to some nice powdery tannins that keep the palate long and interesting.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'Full-bodied, strong and elegant, with some hefty tannins and a leathery finish.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'A well-made, old-school wine that's full, big and tannic.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.
£33.00 House of Townend
'Typical for the Douro valley, this has red and black fruit aromas and some well-integrated oak.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.'This has some lively blue fruit, and a savoury edge, with a consistent vein of acid through the middle. This is grippy, and needs food.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.
£8.83 Ivin, Lda
'A full-bodied wine with ripe fruit and floral overtones, like potpourri and violets.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'An inky and perfumed style, with black and red fruit, and well-integrated tannins. A match for dry-aged meat.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.
£15.20 Atlantico UK, Top Selection
'Tea smoke and Turkish delight lead to a fleshy palate with tannins a-plenty.' Jade Koch, team leader.'An intense, powerful wine that combines freshness and ripeness.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.'Well-made, with plenty of life and a robust character.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£20.00 Bibendum
'This is robust on the palate, with sweet, dark stewed fruit, rum pot, and violet notes.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.'Fruity and juicy, with some spicy notes too.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'This is showing notes of coconut, spice and black fruit.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£16.48 Enotria&Coe
£10.82 House of Townend
£16.65 House of Townend
£28.83 Enotria&Coe
£16.78 Enotria&Coe
£7.28 Ellis of Richmond
'A rustic style, with ripe jammy cassis and black pepper notes, followed by some firm tannins with coffee and meaty flavours.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'A full, masculine wine with rich black fruits, olives, liquorice, black pepper and spice, leading to a mouthwatering aftertaste with grippy tannins. Good for juicy steaks on the grill, and perfect by the glass.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.
£10.35 Adega de Pegões
'A jam-packed wine, with intensity and structure. Really savoury and earthy, with black fruits and herbal notes. Definitely one for food.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Black olive and rich black cherry aromas, with some balsamic notes and rustic tannins.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'Easy-drinking, but with its own character - rich and full, soft and velvety, and ultimately juicy, with a spicy finish.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.
£16.13 Adega de Pegões
'Peppery at first, with some sweet red and black plum notes, and some tannins that are present and round, yet very delicate, giving a bit of structure.' Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.'A good balance of oak, acidity, ripe tannins and delicious ripe blackberries, with a hint of mint and some savoury notes. Great value, and perfect on pub list by the glass.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£6.95 Parras Wines
'A fusion of floral and berry aromas, followed by red berries and herbaceous notes, joined by ripe raspberry and hints of coffee.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.'Juicy, deep and intense, with a spicy finish that makes this more persistent.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'Light and easy-drinking, with rich, ripe black fruit with great balance, and a nice earthy finish.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£6.50 Atlantico UK
'A big and rich wine with some high, vibrant acidity, as well as some earthy savoury notes, all leading to a long and fruity finish.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'With its mocha and vanilla, coconut and chocolate notes, as well as plush purple fruits, sweet spice and big velvet tannins, this really hits above its price point, and would be a surefire seller.' James Fryer, team leader.
£9.65 Atlantico UK
'A rich and mineral wine, with green leaves and a mintiness - really refreshing, yet quite light, with a subtle finish.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'Bold, ripe and juicy, with black fruits, herbs and black olive notes, offering super value.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Deep and savoury, with a nice balance of fruit, oak and tannins. Great for stews, braises, roast meats and game birds.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£8.00 Enotria&Coe
'This delivers loads of flavour for the price, with red plums, cherries and sweet spices like cloves and nutmeg.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'A juicy and effortless fruit-forward red.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'With plums, tobacco and hibiscus tea, and a chocolate-driven aftertaste, this would match with kung pao beef.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£6.62 DFJ Vinhos, S.A.
'Complex and juicy, with some spiced cloves, cinnamon, savoury notes and some raspberries too.' Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.'This feels very complete, and is excellent value for money, with super-juicy black fruit notes and a very polished palate with sweet spice, vanilla and cocoa.' James Fryer, team leader.
'Lively autumnal bramble fruit with a smudge of smoke and spice. This has a delicious fruit profile with supportive oak and a fantastic, long finish.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Vibrant and appealing fruit, with a touch of oak adding tannins and texture.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£8.23 Adega de Pegões
'Rich cherries, cacao and nutmeg come together in this nicely complex wine, with an elegant backbone and some nice tannin structure that will help this wine alongside richer gamey dishes.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.'Great balance of ripe and dried fruit, with freshness and ripe tannins. Big, bold and luscious.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
'This has lots of structure, with a slight balsamic edge, and noticeable new oak.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'This has dense morello cherry with Moroccan spices, and some brisk tannins and rich ripeness.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'Inky sweet black plums with a ripe, rich and spicy finish.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£11.97 Parras Wines
'Blueberry jam, plums, bay leaf and a hint of wet leaves on the nose, with firm tannins on the palate, with good acidity, baking spice and cherries on the finish.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Sweet black fruits on the front palate, developing into a drier expression of spiced cranberry, star anise, pepper and cloves.' Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.
£16.26 Sommelier's Choice
'Opening with some black cherry on the nose, with some rich tertiary aromas too, this leads to more rich black cherry on the palate, with chocolate, coffee bean and some dark tobacco notes. With its rich, firm tannins, this is both rustic and elegant at the some time' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.
£12.05 Casa Ermelinda Freitas - Vinhos, Lda
'Red bramble and cherry fruit, with hints of spice, earth and vanilla, as well as some potpourri, this is modern in style, with great fruit and good oak, displaying freshness, nice concentration and some tight grippy tannins. A simple peppered steak would be fantastic with this.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£10.42 Casa Ermelinda Freitas - Vinhos, Lda
'This is very good, with deep, intense concentration that's well-balanced, with spice on the finish.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'Bags of ripe, dark berry and plum fruit, with well-integrated oak and some pronounced sweet spice. Silky smooth, this is a big, voluptuous wine.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£14.70 Casa Ermelinda Freitas - Vinhos, Lda
'An interesting wine with a versatile style, with herbaceous aromas, earthy flavours and some juicy red fruits.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.'Powerful, with rich, super-ripe berry and cherry fruit with lots of dried fruit, and some herbal and savoury notes. Very complex, with integrated tannins and acidity.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
'Herbal notes on the nose balanced by sweet red plums on the palate, with some super velvety tannins, and a smooth texture. Great by the glass!' Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.'A tomato leaf and herbal nose, with bright raspberry jam notes on the palate, and a mineral finish.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
'This is fresh and zippy, with some toasty notes and light grip. Perfect with grilled meats on a hot day.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Refreshing, with juicy fruit. A mellow, very pleasant wine.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'Fleshy and enticing, with firm dark and red fruit.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£7.28 DFJ Vinhos, S.A.
'Fruity on the nose, with some mint notes following on the palate, as well as a medicinal character, all leading to a mineral, granite and concrete finish.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'Ripe, fresh berry and plum fruit, and a palate that's silky smooth with ripe tannins and good balance. Great on its own.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£6.67 Majestic Commercial
'This opens with masses of fruit, on a concentrated, expressive and lively nose, leading to a bright, clean and fresh palate that's oozing fruit, with nicely balanced oak. A lively wine with great concentration and style, and massive appeal.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'There's good complexity for the price here, with cedar and sandalwood, and Old Spice on the nose, and good, concentrated cassis on the palate.' Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.
£10.24 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Notes of hibiscus, tobacco, and a hint of leather, alongside beetroot and earl grey tea, leading to a palate that's fresh, with ripe tannins and good crunchy red berries on the finish.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Bold, bright fruit with lots of intensity. A gracious, likeable wine with subtle concentration.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£8.32 O ABRIGO DA PASSARELA, LDA
'This has some good prune and berry notes at first, with leathery and minty undertones. On the palate it's vibrant, textural and multidimensional, with a good balsamic aftertaste.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Rich, delicious berry, currant and cherry fruit, with balancing tannins and a hint of savoury notes.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£13.30 Boutinot
'A deep, serious wine with a savoury character, and dark, dried sour cherries, dried roses and a leather note.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'There's a good hint of spices on the nose, leading to a savoury, meaty element on the palate.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.
£8.58 DFJ Vinhos, S.A.
'This has notes of dark fruit, oak spice and a violets, with a good slap of acidity, then ripe black fruit with plenty of fine tannins, leading to a clean, pure finish. A medium- to full-bodied Portuguese character with intensity but drinkability, this would be good for casual or fine-dining.' Charlie Young, team leader.
£11.32 Ellis of Richmond
'Red and black plum jam as well as a touch of spices such as black pepper and cinnamon, leading to rounded, very elegant tannins with a complex structure.' Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.'Gently spiced black fruits alongside brisk acidity, with a dark fruit and mineral finish.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
'A fresh, modern profile with juicy, concentrated red fruits and no obvious oaking.' Martin Lam, team leader.'Opulent and rich, with ripe inky fruit and some lifted liquorice spice notes. A silky-smooth wine with dried fruit lingering.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£9.23 DFJ Vinhos, S.A.
£11.19 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£7.68 Adega de Pegões
£7.42 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£7.00 Amathus
£11.12 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£7.39 Amathus
£17.92 Casa Ermelinda Freitas - Vinhos, Lda
£6.24 Direct Wines Production
£9.16 Atlantico UK
£6.30 Portugalia Wines UK
£6.88 St Austell Brewery
'Showing some ripe tropical fruits, and with a good level of acidity, this is great value for money.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.'Typical, with good freshness and vibrancy.' Martin Lam, team leader.'A very light and breezy wine that's soft and juicy, finishing with some crisp apple character. Very refreshing for the price, and great as a house by-the-glass option.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£6.50 Boutinot
'A quaffable wine with a bit of weight on the palate and some freshness to it, with peach and pear notes on both the nose and palate.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Crisp, refreshing and very elegant, with ripe tropical notes and some light nectarine too.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'Delicate apricot notes with some white flowers too. Very good value.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
£6.62 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Sunshine in a glass, with passion fruit, pineapple and star fruits. For seafood restaurants this would be a great wine by the glass.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'This is elegant, with real depth of fruit, as well as floral honeysuckle notes and a creamy palate. Ripe and gently rich.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'There's great harmony here between refreshing acidity, fruit and minerality.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
£9.25 Casa Ermelinda Freitas - Vinhos, Lda
'With lots of spritz, apple and pear fruit and some good acidity and freshness, this would work really well for a bar's by-the-glass offering.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Fresh, zesty and citrusy, with a palate that's vibrant and refreshing. A great match with mussels.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'A classic spritzy number that you could drink all day long.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.
£4.22 Ermelinda Vinhos e Portugal, Lda
'Savoury and mineral, with tropical fruit, pear and spicy oak and good concentration, with plenty of freshness.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Stone fruits and blossom notes, as well as hay and camomile, and great texture, making this a very food-friendly wine.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'Fresh acidity with some lovely stone fruit notes - perfect as an aperitif.' Sarah McKenzie, Nut Tree Inn.
£11.55 O ABRIGO DA PASSARELA, LDA
'This is bursting with flavour and amazing complexity.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.'Lemon and floral notes with a light cream and herbal element, and some refreshing, zesty citrus too, not to mention bright orchard fruits and Christmas spices. An easy-drinking wine with a velvet texture.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.
£15.75 Herdade Tinto e Branco, Unipessoal, Lda
'Great citrus blossom with white floral notes make this crisp and enjoyable. This would be great with dishes that require some counterbalance in terms of freshness, from creamy curries to spiced meat dishes.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.'Super-fresh and aromatic, with citrus and pear notes, and good balance on the palate, which is round and full, but with good freshness and citrus character.' Charlie Young, team leader.
'An elegant wine with juicy fruit that's food-friendly, well-made and quietly sophisticated.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'This opens with some ripe apricot and gentle chamomile aromas, leading to green apple with some floral and earthy notes on the palate.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.
'Lovely, fresh and lively, with a lovely creaminess to the palate. Great texture and super value.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'Offering good value for money, this would be a solid by-the-glass option for pubs and bars, offering pleasant stone fruits along with some green apple and mineral tones.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
'Citrusy and creamy, with a freshness to the palate, some vanilla and elderflower notes, and some white pepper too.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'An elegant, quietly confident and grown-up wine with subtle spice on the nose and lovely plump fruit. Delicious.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£13.00 Enotria&Coe
'Elegant, with some nectarine aromas on the nose, leading to a complex, rich, round palate with spice notes and ripe yellow fruit.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'Floral and fruity, with good balance on the oak, bringing toast flavours and character.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.
£20.58 Herdade Tinto e Branco, Unipessoal, Lda
'Intense aromas on the nose of hay, chamomile and orange zest, followed by crunchy citrus flavours and a long finish, showing capability to age.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'A complex and interesting wine with fresh saline and citrus, some floral notes of daphne and woody herbs like rosemary.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.
£23.83 Herdade Tinto e Branco, Unipessoal, Lda
'With yellow flowers and wet stones, and some good, vibrant acidity in the mouth, this is a match for sea bass tempura.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Elegant, cool and focused on the nose, with pear and apple fruits, and a palate that's dry yet juicy, warm and bright.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£10.64 Matthew Clark
'Opening with pear, hay and some herbs on the nose, the palate is agile, with a herbal finish. This would be a good by-the-glass option in a gastropub or fish restaurant.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Ripe flavours, with some tropical notes and a bright mineral finish.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.
'This is showing some deeper, creamier exotic fruits, but is still light and layered.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.'A lot of concentration of fruit, with some floral notes in the background.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.'A nice snapshot of Vinho Verde, with a slight honeyed character, leesy notes and ripe, sweet fruit. An approachable wine.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.
'Savoury and focused, with minerality and some rich aromas, this is ripe and full on the palate, with white peach along with some stony characters, and finishing with more minerality and spice.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Bright and crunchy, with a really good fruit character and punchy acidity.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£14.45 Best of Douro Produção de Vinhos Lda
'There's some richness to this wine, with a little kick to it too, leading to a bit of creaminess on the palate, but ultimately it's really mineral rich, with great acidity to carry it through.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'This is broad on the palate, and slightly oily, with citrus underpinning it. Long, luscious and will work better with food.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.
'Ripe stone fruits and beeswax notes, with some fresh minerality and fruit balance.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.'With hints of camphor, this is textural and quite floral.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.'Opening with smoky green limes, this is vibrant and crunchy, with impressive length.' Jade Koch, team leader.
'This has ripe peach and some minerality, with lime sherbet notes, and a herbaceousness.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'Some incredibly ripe pineapple notes here, along with some melon and lemon.' Charlie Cockaday, Gravetye Manor.'Very quaffable, with fresh apricots and nectarines.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.
'Elegant and fragrant with a touch of oak, butter and dried flowers, and a precise palate with nervous acidity that lifts the richness of the mid-palate toward the stony fruit finish.' Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.'Well integrated oak with some refreshing citrus and stony minerality alongside it, and a lick of hazelnut that makes for a rich and buttery palate.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
'This is elegant and grassy, with green and spiced notes and a long palate of lime fruit, finishing with white-pepper spice.' Jade Koch, team leader.'There's a bit of lees on the palate, along with really fresh acidity and a bit of candied fruit.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.'A typical wine with lots of minerality.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£14.32 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A great nose that's enticing yet reserved, with oak and tropical fruit, and a palate that's full and long, with pear, quince and citrus, leading to a mineral and clean finish.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Concentrated, with peach, lime citrus and white apple blossom - an elegant, concentrated and perfumed wine.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.
£7.25 Bibendum
£10.58 Bibendum
£7.00 Boutinot
£7.84 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£6.62 COMPANHIA DAS QUINTAS - Vinhos S.A.
£6.22 Chalié Richards
£10.82 Atlantico UK
£5.07 Ermelinda Vinhos e Portugal, Lda
£8.50 Boutinot
£14.61 Enotria&Coe
£7.93 DFJ Vinhos, S.A.
'Elegant and refined, with light, juicy fruits emphasised by white pepper spice. Rich and velvety overall.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'Lovely and perfumed, with big concentration, black pepper and blackberry fruit, and superb structure.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Tart strawberry and cherry, with a hint of mocha and dried flowers, plus great tannins.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.
£43.92 Matthew Clark
'Crushed red cherries and some blackcurrant too, leading to cranberry juice and crushed red fruits on the palate.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'Easy-drinking, rounded and polished, this is a nice glass of Rhône without being too pretentious.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'This good-value wine with youthful cherry notes and punchy acidity was made for saucisson.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.
£6.18 Majestic Commercial
'A massive cherry bomb with lots of candied red berries, as well as some peppery notes.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.'This is packed full of ripe fruit, with a hit of spices like cloves and black pepper.' Sarah McKenzie, Nut Tree Inn.'Juicy, ripe, jammy black fruits together with some nice spice and a mineral finish. This is a very good value by-the-glass option.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
£10.67 Enotria&Coe
'A wonderful balance of ripe black fruits and spice, with earthy notes and a lovely texture with strong ripe tannins.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'A rich and meaty wine with some forest fruits carrying through. Lovely balance.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.'Very elegant and balanced, with ripe fruit.' Mikolaj Harmider, Cava Spiliadis Collection and Simpsons Restaurant.
£50.27 Enotria&Coe
'A savoury wine with pure, luscious black fruit.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.'Youthful, with red fruit and some berry character, leading to a palate that's full-bodied and with dark fruit notes.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Brooding dark fruits here, with some nice pepper and meaty rustic notes. Beautiful balance and integration of ripe tannins.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£17.83 Enotria&Coe
'A gloriously juicy wine that's bound to make friends by the glass. With its ripe red fruits, one to enjoy with savoury pastries like onion tart.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.'Bramble all day... this is fresh, light and easy-drinking, with enough fruit and acidity to carry it. A brilliant local restaurant by-the-glass option.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.
£9.00 Davy's Wine Merchants
'Full and complex, with some tertiary notes emerging on the nose, and with a palate that's rich and intense.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'Very good fruit concentration, with ripe dark cherries, supple tannins and length. Good either by the glass or by the bottle, to accompany red meat dishes or semi-hard cheeses.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£12.74 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Just a treat, with complex aromas of red fruit, oak, vanilla and light smoke, leading to smooth velvet tannins on the palate.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'An outstanding wine with no compromises, and suitable for ageing.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'Sweet spice and baked black fruit - this is well-balanced.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£85.96 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Brooding ripe blackberry and cherry notes with some lovely earthy woodiness and some lifted leafy notes too, and good acidity. Good complex flavours and a rich, long finish.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'Red berries and blackberries, with a leafy greenness, some cool spice and good length.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.
£17.70 Bibendum
'Bold, fresh and complex, with black fruits - this is meaty and juicy.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Full and expressive, with notes of blackberry, blue plums, dark cherries and spice on the nose. The palate's big, with its power balanced by ripe, deep fruit and acidity.' Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.
£20.41 Enotria&Coe
'Buckets of red fruit, fresh leather and brown granary bread, with velvet tannins and a lengthy cinnamon finish.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.'Complex aromas with some fresh red fruit, leading to good fruit concentration on the palate, with some smoky notes too.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£31.41 Enotria&Coe
'Classic Southern Rhône at a good price point, with farmyard and black-fruit notes.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Great concentration displaying a little more tertiary than your average Côtes du Rhône. A lot of stewed prunes and figs in combination with ripe red fruit and black pepper. Well-balanced.' Harry Ballmann, Folie.
£8.25 Frederic Robinson
'Nice and herbaceous, with a certain pepperiness that enhances its savoury aspect while balancing out those luscious red fruits.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.'Fresh red berry aromas as well as spice, and a warm, bready character, with a powerful palate that's fruity yet dry, with fine tannins and some poise.' Charlie Young, team leader.
£14.11 Bibendum
'Very elegant and delicate smoky notes with some stony minerality, black fruit and ripe tannins, and an elegant finish.' Mikolaj Harmider, Cava Spiliadis Collection and Simpsons Restaurant.'Ripe blackberry and black cherry fruit, with hints of pepper and sweet spice, and an earthy meatiness. A very complex and structured wine that will develop.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£22.69 Bibendum
'Sophisticated Côtes du Rhône - opulent and balanced, elegant and with good integration of tannin with fruit.' Harry Ballmann, Folie.'A dark, brooding style, with rounded fruits and bold structure - this offers a lot for the price.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Intense darker fruits like plum, with a little mocha edging in, and a little baked earth too.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.
£10.23 Enotria&Coe
£7.25 Frederic Robinson
£18.92 Majestic Commercial
£16.75 Liberty Wines
£22.10 Liberty Wines
£28.42 Bibendum
£12.99 Bibendum
£24.83 Bibendum
£9.11 Enotria&Coe
£10.95 Enotria&Coe
£19.16 Top Selection
'Well-defined mulberry and blueberry fruit here, along with some notable residual sugar that is framed nicely by the ripe fruit and tannin. It's balanced well for a sweet red.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'Ripe dark berries and some floral rose petal notes, with sweet raspberry and boysenberry in a compote. Well-balanced.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£12.36 VITLENWINE LIMITED
'Red and black fruit character, with black cherry, baked plum and a touch of oak. This is quite supple on the palate, with smooth tannins, and very good value for money.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'Ripe and silky, with generous mulberry and plum fruit.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.
£9.48 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'This opens with black fruit and farmyard notes on the nose, with a supple and nicely balanced palate that has a smoky, rustic charm. This needs food like ox cheek.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'A ripe style with spicy notes and some tertiary character.' Olivier Marie, team leader.
'This has a peach melba nose, with good, ripe textured fruit and a lovely honeyed finish.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'Citrus and some tropical fruit, with delicious, savoury acids.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'A mature nose of honey, quince and beeswax, with a mineral, smoky, nutty and complex palate, and a mouthwatering finish.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
'This is a really polished bottle of wine, with well-integrated oak and vibrant fruit, with orchard fruits, nuts and a touch of lees.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'This is well-balanced, with ripe fruit and fresh acidity, leading to a soft, creamy finish with some lingering dried apricot notes.' Lukas Nikanorovas, 20 Stories.'A delicious oaked and citrusy wine that would be great with cheese.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
'Crisp and fresh, with well-integrated oak, good minerality and a lovely floral character.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'Nice citrus spring flower on the nose, leading to some great acidity on the palate, and a lovely refreshing finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£22.50 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'An interesting wine with some aromatic notes of tropical fruit and candied lemon, leading to a good palate with balanced acidity.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'A floral, honeyed nose with ripe fruit and some green apple acidity. A very enjoyable wine, and versatile for food.' Lukas Nikanorovas, 20 Stories.
£15.64 Top Selection
'Fresh and delicate, with some tangy orange, zesty ripe stone fruit, balanced acidity and long finish.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.'Notes of baked stone fruit and herbs with a lovely creamy texture. One for grilled bass.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£11.37 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£12.23 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'With honeyed, rhubarb fruit notes, this is balanced and interesting, with more tannic grip than usual, giving it more character.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Ripe red plums, strawberries and dried hibiscus are followed by refreshing acidity, creating a lovely balanced, seductive and delicate complexity.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.
'There's good fruit intensity here, with ripe red strawberries and cherries, and some notes of sweet spice to it too, leading to a creamy finish.' Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.'A gastronomic wine, with rich intensity on the nose and palate.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'Crunchy, fresh red fruit with an oily texture that could stand up nicely to richer foods.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.
'Zippy, fresh and delicate. On the nose it's floral and summery, and there are lovely light notes of strawberries on the palate.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.'A very pleasant rosé, with crisp acidity and notes of sweet raspberries. A great aperitif.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'With ripe fruit and zesty acidity, this is an approachable crowd pleaser.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
£7.95 Famille Helfrich
'A very refreshing rosé, with some minerality and a touch of savoury character. It's quite precise and subtle, with an elegant frame.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Fresh, delicate redcurrants and strawberries, with some crisp acidity.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.'Notes of fresh strawberries, green melon, roses and yellow peach - excellent value for money.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.
'An exquisite rosé, with precise aromas of ripe apricot and peach, and delicate floral notes. Perfectly balanced with extraordinary freshness stylishly interwoven with minerality.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'A peachy, Bellini note with oxidative nuttiness and a creamy texture with a fresh acidic attack. Excellent weight makes this a great food-pairing wine.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
£152.79 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A very perfumed nose with floral hints of roses and violette, as well as black cherry. This is the type of rosé that is able to pair with dishes with a richer sauce.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'Excellent balance of acidity makes this seem almost dry. Great for pubs, brasseries and outdoor dining, with value for money that can't be beaten!' Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.
£3.00 JUNTA DE CASTILLA Y LEÓN/ICE
'Beautiful aromas leap out of the glass, with sweet pear and a subtle hint of cloves.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.'This has great weight, and would suit a fine-dining restaurant as a good-quality by-the-glass option.' Charlotte Davies, The Three Chimneys Restaurant with Rooms.'Round and luscious, this would go down well with some canapés.' Stephanie Robertson, RA Group.
£15.95 Berkmann Wine Cellars
'Pungent aromas with ripe red fruit and herbs lead to good intensity on the palate, with flowing acidity keeping it fresh, while at the same time there’s good complexity and depth.' Charlie Young, team leader.'A great aroma of fresh strawberries and flowers, leading to dry red berries on the palate. Vibrantly refreshing - an elegant style of rosé.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.
£20.10 Berkmann Wine Cellars
'This is lovely to drink, with a rich and aromatic nose with white flowers, mainly elderflower, leading to a warm palate that's super fruity and floral with a bit of yeasty character.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'A very well-balanced wine, with a floral element and some grassiness, leading to pleasingly expansive red fruits and light tannins, and zippy acidity to finish.' Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.
'This has a truly lovely floral component of red roses and lilies, mingling with the scent of Mediterranean spices like sage, thyme and marjoram. It has lovely linear acidity on the palate, with crunchy red fruit notes and a lively citrus edge. A mix of seaweed and flinty saltiness lingers in the mid-palate, beautifully dissolving into a zesty finish. A balanced wine with great refinement.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.
'Fresh, fruity and vibrant with a hint of residual sugar, this is a real summer drink, with aromas of confected red berries and a delicate petillance.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'A lively wine with perfect prickle and some light summer pudding flavours, this is quite delicious. Great to match gooseneck barnacles or a goats' cheese tomato tart.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£6.61 Bibendum , Matthew Clark
'A lovely, edgy rosé with delicate strawberry and cranberry on the nose and a textured mouthfeel with layers of complexity, and an interplay of sweet and sour flavours right to the finish.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'A textured wine with good fruit and a refreshing finish - a great option for high-end restaurant wine lists.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.
£16.83 CHATEAU SAINT MAUR CRU CLASSE
'Elegant and delicate, with intense ripe peaches and apricot notes, as well as some flowers, all balanced by subtle acidity and minerality. A fresh summer aperitif!' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'An approachable crowd pleaser with bright freshness and cleansing acidity.' Charlotte Davies, The Three Chimneys Restaurant with Rooms.
£14.28 London Wine Shippers
'Great balance, with crisp acidity, sweet peaches, strawberries and minerality, and a long finish, all make this the perfect rosé.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'Pink grapefruit peel with light seaweed aromas, followed by a refreshing palate with wild strawberries.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.
£12.58 Enotria&Coe
'Strawberry and bramble aromas lead to delicate yet juicy red berry characters on the palate, with slight creaminess and a crisp, dry finish.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'With sour fruit and a creamy, flinty flavour, as well as nice texture and zippy acidity, this will pair well with sunshine and light dishes.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.
'An intense nose, with slightly dried fruit, and with nice stone fruits on the palate, leading to a subtle aftertaste with good acidity.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'With yellow plums and red apples, and a touch of spice on the palate, this is an easy-drinking wine for a late summer afternoon.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.
£6.61 Matthew Clark
'Opening with raspberries and chalky minerality, leading to soft fruit on the palate, but with minerality that adds complexity, making it more of a food wine.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'Elegant and fresh aromas, and a refreshing palate with a good green, herbal character and nice minerality.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.
'A strong fruit profile on the nose, with good complexity of red fruit on the palate, and a touch of minerality on the aftertaste. A gastronomic restaurant rosé, and good value.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.'Very light and floral, with some apricot and nectarine notes alongside pretty dried flowers.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
£13.07 Bibendum
'Balanced, with nice texture and generous cherry and raspberry notes.' Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.'Fresh, wild strawberry notes with some gentle hibiscus aromas and an oyster shell note too, plus a light mintiness.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'A brilliant wine, with great freshness and good salinity.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.
£44.40 Berkmann Wine Cellars
'A subtle floral nose with a warm palate, this has good character, and is a lovely wine to drink by itself.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'Crisp red fruit and some high acidity, with some pastry notes and some dairy too.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.'With its persistent, soft fruity character, this is a good by-the-glass option for a casual restaurant.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.
'Bright, with a subtle spritz and some strawberry fruit, leading to a happy, breezy mid-palate. Delicate and refreshing.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Fun, with some fizzy notes on the palate. An easy-drinking wine with rhubarb and strawberry notes, and some lively acidity.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.
£7.54 Bibendum
'A pale rosé with an intriguing floral character alongside bright red plums, cherries and a delicate almond finish.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.'Fleshy, with lots of texture, finishing peppery with some strawberry notes. A food rosé, perhaps for pork belly.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£13.08 Bibendum
'With a brilliant ruby-red hue and notes of ripe strawberry and orange, this is excellent value for money.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'Vibrant red fruit aromas with some floral notes leading to good intensity on palate. Good structure and a refreshing finish. Great for summer drinking.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.
£6.49 Dayla
'A fresh and lifted wine with some yoghurt notes and the slightest green leaf note.' James Fryer, team leader.'Very delicate, fresh and elegant.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'With notes of white flowers, strawberries and cream, this is quite delicate, with a good bitter finish, making it suitable for a range of food-pairing options.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.
£12.24 Enotria&Coe
'This has vibrant red fruit and refreshing acidity, along with mineral notes and red flowers.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.'Light garden berries and white flowers, with crisp acids and long mineral length.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Delicate red fruit on the nose, with good weight on the palate.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.
'A serious style, with a creamy texture and less overt fruit.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Rich and earthy for such a light style, with rustic qualities such as fresh hay well woven in with the soft peachy fruit.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.'A good option for fine dining by the glass, and for higher-end wine flights.' Charlotte Davies, The Three Chimneys Restaurant with Rooms.
£35.00 Great Western Wine
'Delicately fruited, with lovely, well-defined red berry fruit and some floral notes that are persistent on the palate, leading to a dry, bracing finish.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'A great wine to drink any time of the day, with violet and rose notes as well as some raspberry and banana.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.
'A juicy, off-dry, luscious style with loads of strawberries and some minerality on the finish.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Concentrated, with rhubarb-and-custard sweets.' Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.'A sweet nose with red berry notes and a palate that's off-dry and fruity.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.
'A gastronomic style, opening with intense aromas of both redcurrant and cassis, with vibrant red fruits on the palate, and great flavour intensity and texture. A versatile wine that will pair well with a variety of foods.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'Red berries and ripe papaya, with a great mineral flow underpinning crunchy fruit on the textural, smooth palate, and with a great sapid finish.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£7.15 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Outstanding, with vivid aromas of strawberries and pears. Well-balanced and elegantly structured, with subtle minerality and great presence of oak, giving it a creamy style.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.'Not your typical, simple rosé. This is certainly food-friendly - with its melted butter and nutty flavours it can stand up to richer dishes.' Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.
£28.88 Bibendum
'Super-pretty and elegant, with fresh spritz and some grassy notes with blackberries.' James Fryer, team leader.'Fresh red-fruit aromas, and a refreshing palate with good fruit intensity. Well-balanced overall.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'With clean and stony minerality and a lovely structure, this will benefit from food-pairing.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.
£8.55 Bibendum
'Smooth, red berry aromas lead to a pleasant palate with a touch of sweetness and elegant acidity, with a refreshing finish and a touch of spice.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'With lifted aromatics of wild strawberries, and a lovely spiced ginger and cinnamon palate, this is great value.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£6.74 Jascots Wine Merchants, Three Choirs Vineyards Ltd
'A classic style that would sell extremely well as a house rosé, with grassy notes joined by some blackcurrant.' James Fryer, team leader.'Bright and fresh red fruit comes forward, joined by an ample floral element, and followed by delicate nutty notes.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.
£6.55 Boutinot
£11.03 Orchidées, Maisons de Vin
£6.05 Frederic Robinson
£8.13 Boisset, la famille des grands vins
£7.55 Morrish & Banham
£14.22 Enotria&Coe
£11.70 Enotria&Coe
£13.88 FAMILLE SUMEIRE
£11.98 Museum Wines
£8.04 Matthew Clark
£14.81 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£10.46 Liberty Wines
£20.00 JUNTA DE CASTILLA Y LEÓN/ICE
£13.56 Bibendum
£7.35 Eurowines
'A nutty and smoky wine, with great intensity.' Harry Ballmann, Folie.'Notes of yellow apple, lemon peel, bread dough, sea salt and chamomile.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.'There's no oxidation here, with plenty of almond and green apple notes. A delicate wine that would be excellent by the glass and with tapas.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.
£10.25 Size: 75cl Bibendum
'Deliciously rich dried fruit, with a luxurious mouthfeel and a long finish with fig notes.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.'Toffee on the both the nose and palate, with additional caramel, honey, molasses, prunes and raisins. Luscious and syrupy, with good length.' Luma Monteiro, Wineria.'Bright and spicy, with fig and nutmeg notes, and just a touch of treacle.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.
£13.32 Size: 37.5cl Bibendum
'Toffee and coffee notes, as well as some medicinal spice on the finish, along with creamy walnut and some nice freshness.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'This is a great example, with some sweetness that is counter-balanced by great acidity, all following a pronounced nose of nuts and dried fruits, with some citrus peel too.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£28.80 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines
'Walnuts and pungent spices with a savoury edge on the nose, as well as some salinity on the palate.' Luma Monteiro, Wineria.'Very nutty and savoury on both the nose and the palate, with amontillado aromas and a rich body. This is a great example of a rare and complex style of palo cortado, with a long, lingering finish.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£13.39 Top Selection
'Amazingly light, yet with full-on raisins, and a smooth, nutty flavour.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.'Date, dried apricot and dried figs, alongside dark chocolate, glazed walnut and orange zest notes.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.'Cooked banana, treacle and creamy raisin notes, with cleansing acidity.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£20.68 Size: 75cl Bodegas EL MONTE
'A spicy and peppery wine with a punch of freshness, alongside walnuts and caramel, with a long finish.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.'Gentle on the palate, with orange peel coming through with a touch of honey.' Michele Ciciriello, China Tang at The Dorchester.'Very well made, with some walnut notes on the nose and palate.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£13.38 Size: 75cl Bibendum
'Very complex and extremely pleasant, with dried fruit and orange peel notes.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'Bright acidity and tasty dried fruit, along with some dried vanilla.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'Glorious orange, caramel and spice notes, and a palate that's peppery and intense. This would be fab with cheese.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.
£12.17 Size: 75cl Bibendum
'Light and nutty on the nose, with some yeasty character leading to delicious savoury notes on the smooth and mouth-watering palate.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'Dried flowers and bready notes, along with some almond nuttiness, fresh apple and a lemon finish.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£9.94 Size: 75cl Bibendum
'This has a pithy texture, with caramel notes in the back.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.'Golden apple and ripe lemon notes, together with chamomile, almond and straw notes, as well as salted bread dough.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.'A little bit funky, very appealing on the palate, with some farmyard notes.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£14.15 Size: 75cl Bodegas EL MONTE
'A very delicate wine showing both age and elegance, with honey and caramel notes and some bitterness too.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.'Walnuts and honey on the nose, with a hint of sweet spices and orange peel, and a palate that's well-balanced, and with very good length.' Luma Monteiro, Wineria.
£15.65 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines
£9.36 Size: 75cl Mentzendorff & Co
£7.81 Size: 37.5cl Bibendum
£13.95 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines
£13.39 Size: 50cl Top Selection
'A fantastic wine that's very good value for money, with red fruit and herbal notes, and an earthy character too.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'Redcurrants and red fruits on a pungent nose, with a bit of spice and lots of acidity on the fresh palate, and plenty of raspberry fruit. This would be an intriguing option by the glass.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£7.84 Berkmann Wine Cellars
'A bold and punchy style, with bushels of citrus acidity backed up by a creamy palate.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.'Ripe white stone fruits, along with grassy notes and hints of white flowers on the back palate, with a rounded finish.' Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.'This has high acidity, with good lees character and plenty of citrus fruit. A great match for raw oysters.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.
£9.56 Bibendum
'There's great energy on the palate here, which feels quite silky and bright.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'Rhubarb and pear, aromatics, with a plush, plump palate that's both crisp and ripe. An individual wine that would pair well with fish in a cream sauce.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.
'A complex wine with a blend of citrus, florality and pithiness, leading to a very long finish. Individual and characterful.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.'This is showing some clean, ripe yellow stone fruits accompanied by some high acidity on a creamy palate, with elderflower and blossom notes on the nose.' Marco Marcuzzo, ZUMA Rome.
£14.93 Bibendum
£7.64 Berkmann Wine Cellars
£10.26 Bibendum
'Serious stuff, with plenty of muscle gloved in velvet. With notes of spiced blackberries, plums, cedar, coffee, Asian spices and graphite, this is tannic, grippy and layered, with a superb finish.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Typically Priorat, this is savoury, slatey and salty, with dark fruits. A stylish wine.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.'A deep and brooding wine that needs a hearty meal to accompany it.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.
£13.44 Fells
'Great typicity and intensity, with a leafy character, and sour plum and sour cherry notes.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Complex aromas of garrigue, mint, dark fruit, sticky dates, dark chocolate and coffee, with a rich palate of stewed fruits giving way to dried herbs and spice. Acidity maintains integrity, while the grippy, ripe tannins are integrated. Great to pair with fatty meats and bold flavours.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.
£14.29 Direct Wine Shipments
'A lovely style - modern, precise and elegant - with a fine backbone underneath. This is complex and chunky, with rounded tannins supported by a very fine acidity.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Great winemaking, with ripe black cherry and currant fruits, vanilla oak, cinnamon and nutmeg, and well-balanced oak, as well as mouth-filling herbal mint and medicinal notes. One for fine-dining Spanish restaurants.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£78.75 Matthew Clark
'A hint of violet and a smudge of vanilla smoke, with spiced poached plum with Scottish raspberry - this is brooding, intense and complex. The palate is a glorious patchwork of textures, flavours and satisfaction, and with so much more to give.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'An approachable Priorat that's gloriously aromatic.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.
£21.79 Matthew Clark
'Sweet dark fruits on the nose with a liquorice, herby edge, and a spicy, herbal palate that's showing some minerality, and opening out to reveal rich raspberry fruit with some ripe, herbal complexity after a while. Not a big wine but quite an expressive and elegant one that may well develop over the next few years. Perfect for grilled pork cheeks.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.
£35.75 Matthew Clark
'This opens with citrus lime zest and some floral notes, as well as green sweet herbs, and with refreshing lime zest and crispy light yellow plum notes on the palate.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'With a floral, lifted nose and good density of stone fruit flavours, this is well-made and user-friendly.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£7.15 Boutinot
'An exuberant aroma profile that's deep, fruity and earthy, with a hint of leather, leading to a fresher palate and a spicy, earthy finish.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'Dry and intense, with good oak integration, lots of plummy character and spice, with a fine backbone and a mineral finish.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
£11.42 Top Selection
'With notes of pineapple at first, this is creamy and rich, characteristic of a slightly aged Spanish wine - warm and a little bit earthy, with good potential.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.'Citrusy and stone fruits, with white peach and gooseberries, as well as creamy vanilla and toasted hazelnut.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.
£12.30 Fells
'A sweet red and black fruit nose and nice plummy blackberry fruit on the palate, with a savoury, spicy edge. Quite chewy and dense.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'Blackberry and violet aromas, with slightly grippy tannins and a delicate earthy character.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.
£10.95 Jeroboams
'Very perfumed and elegant, with lovely ripeness and precision, sweet-and-sour plums, and some refinement and length on the palate, with a superb finish with some savouriness, bitter chocolate and rancio-like notes.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Matching well with aged cheese, this is for red wine lovers looking for something emotional and complex.' Gianluca Provenzani, Belmond Cadogan Hotel.
'A superb example that's perfectly balanced, and crying out for food to show its full repertoire. Gorgeous.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.'A sumptuous character laden with ripe fruits, which swells to rich fleshy strawberry fruits on the mid-palate, and with a long finish.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.
£45.16 Matthew Clark
'Schisty cherry, raspberry and strawberry aromas, and a fresh palate with minerally plum and currant, supported by oak and vanilla.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'A good balance between the aroma and palate, with a good hit of spice on the nose, but softer on the palate. This will pair well with charcuterie, olives and sun-dried tomatoes.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.
£23.81 Enotria&Coe
'With fresh and vibrant red fruit character, this is linear and juicy, with well-balanced acidity and alcohol, and a nice fruity finish too.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'Confident winemaking, showing some cool, calm black fruit, and, overall, some restraint and elegance.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.
£9.70 Top Selection
£12.72 Fells
£10.94 Matthew Clark
£43.11 Matthew Clark
£11.09 Enotria&Coe
'This packs a punch on the nose, with dense black fruits and well-integrated oak, and a touch of herbal greenness adding a nice top note.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Fresh, balsamic notes on the nose, with blackberries and some plum to complement, and an elegant palate with good weight and a lingering tea and tobacco finish. This would be a bestseller in a steakhouse.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£11.83 C&D Wines
'Juicy and fresh, showing some good character - this is a wine to drink now.' Martin Lam, team leader.'A well-balanced wine, with ripe fruit, a hint of herbal and savoury notes too, with a light, easy-drinking structure.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'A modern style of winemaking, with red fruit character and a spicy, mineral finish. For this price it's magic.' Tanya Mann, consultant.
£7.98 Matthew Clark
'A classy wine oozing quality and poise, with white and black pepper spice, cedar and blackcurrant aromas, and with big tannins and acidity very well woven together.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Earthy leather and tobacco leaf, with thyme and sage melding with a deep, rich dark-fruit palate. Smooth and rich, with tannins encapsulated by a still vibrant acidity.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.
£30.10 LINAJE GARSEA
'A stunning wine with complexity and all the ingredients of a great Duero red.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.'A big, oaky number showing tertiary character on the palate, with juicy black fruit, dry leaf and velvet tannins with mocha and spice.' James Fryer, team leader.'A wine for special occasions, or a good option by the glass on Coravin, with good structure, ripe tannins and a long finish.' Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.
£41.67 Lagar de Proventus
'Classic and expressive, with vanilla, coffee, strawberry and red cherry leading the way, and a very good finish.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.'Very perfumed, with charming ripe flavours of black cherry and blackcurrant, plus violets and blackcurrant leaf, leading to sweet cooking spices like nutmeg, clove and cinnamon on top of chocolate and vanilla notes.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.
£20.00 Bodega Hermanos del Villar
'A creamy and refreshing wine with green apple notes, some stone fruit and a hint of elderflower.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'Very intense, zingy and zesty, with juicy preserved lemon, sage, dried herbs and liquorice, along with a complex, long palate.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Textbook... this is ripe, juicy and crisp with high intensity and a long finish.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£5.90 Bodegas Mazas
'A bold, warm red - you can taste the warm sun of the vintage. A class act.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.'With great complexity and a body well balanced with refreshing acidity, this would be good as a house red in a fine-dining restaurant.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C. I'd recommend this to enjoy throughout a meal, with its smooth and velvety texture and ripe tannin structure.' Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.
£14.32 Enotria&Coe
'A fruit-driven nose, with good flowery hints to complement, while the palate's clean with good freshness and acidity, ending in a lingering fruity note.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Fresh and juicy, with jammy damsons and wild raspberries, this would be perfect with dark chocolate fondant and confit dark cherries.' Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.
£7.50 Matthew Clark
'Earthy and developed, with black truffle, forest floor, toast, leather and farmyard notes on top of a mocha and nutmeg character, as well as some red fruits like cherries and currants.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'A vibrant nose of classy, elegant red and black fruits, with lovely structure on the palate, and earthy, spicy notes. A nice savoury, classical style with some minerality.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.
£24.88 LINAJE GARSEA
'This is really vibrant and fresh on the nose, with grassy notes alongside stone fruits, lemon and lime, and with some lovely mineral notes too. The acidity carries these flavours through onto the palate.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Very tropical on the nose, with a citrus palate that has green tinges of asparagus.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.
£8.72 DIEZ SIGLOS DE VERDJEO
'Fresh ripe and jammy red berries with smoked cigar aromas, leading to sweet spices - an elegant and fresh wine.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'A juicy and pleasant wine with good fruit and well-integrated tannins.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.'A wine to enjoy through a meal or on its own, due to its freshness and crunchy fruit.' Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.
£5.48 Bodegas Veganzones
'A rich and complex wine with notes of blackberries, tobacco leaves and toasted spices, with clove and cocoa powder notes too.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.'This opens with sappy black fruits, along with cinnamon and coffee, and some nice leafy notes. Very elegant.' James Fryer, team leader.
£21.00 Bodegas Algil
'Lovely aromatics on the nose, with very nice harmony between ripe, rounded fruit and oak integration, and a good finish.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'Pleasant aromas of dark fruit with well-integrated oak, and some firm dry tannins on the palate, leading to cacao and oak on the finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£19.00 Bodegas Virtus
'Charming and warm, with well-integrated flavours of ripe dark fruits like blackcurrant and black cherry, with toast, smoke, leather and forest floor, as well as vanilla, chocolate and nutmeg. This has a very well-balanced structure of acidity, tannins and alcohol.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.
£28.00 Milénico
'Black cherry, mulberry and blackcurrant notes at first, with some earthy flavours like forest floor too.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'Good mocha and chocolate notes together with some strong cherry flavours, with good complexity. Good to drink now, with a meat-heavy dish, or to keep for another year.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.
£17.00 Milénico
'A super-elegant wine with very appealing aromas, and super-juicy too. This can age, but is already very approachable.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'Great palate texture here, with substantial flavours and body - an elegant and refined wine to be paired with grilled dishes, or with dark chocolate.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.
£25.00 Dominio Basconcillos
'This is floral and green, with hints of flower stem and celery, leading to a palate that's soft and supple, with ripe melon fruits.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.'Tropical and green fruit notes, with some white peach and vanilla too.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'Chalky and soft, with notes of pear and apple.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£11.07 Enotria&Coe
'Good typicity, with red fruits, dry red earth and spice, with some lifted florals. A fruity, spicy crowd-pleaser, this would make a great second wine in a bistro.' James Fryer, team leader.'Very good value for money and very versatile. This could be served as an aperitif or as a match with a light starter.' Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.
£7.91 C&D Wines
'Notes of black cherry, black plum, cassis and blueberry, along with sweet spice notes of cinnamon and clove, and a touch of toast from oak ageing. All well balanced and very smooth.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'Pleasant red fruit with well-integrated oak. Good value for money.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.
£7.00 Adnams
'This has outstanding aroma complexity of blackcurrant and black pepper, with its age starting to show some tertiary aromas of mushroom and forest floor. This is authentic, with good typicity, and well suited to fine-dining and Michelin-starred restaurants.' Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.
£49.67 LINAJE GARSEA
'Classic style, offering a more developed wine, with notes of leather, dry leaves and tobacco along with that mature and baked cherry element.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.'A dark black fruit core to this, with lots of complexity, and definitely showing its age, with notes of leather and earth, Christmas spices and a bit of butter on the finish.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
£15.43 LINAJE GARSEA
'A rich and nutty nose alongside fresh cut grass and citrus, with a palate that's rounded and creamy with refreshing acids.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'This has some pleasant, mild oxidation, with Marcona almond and juicy nectarine notes. Balanced and complex.' Hamish Greening, Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers.
£10.30 Bibendum
'An intense nose, with coffee and sweet spice as well as some ripe mulberry, this is full-on and intense, with plenty of tannins - one for those who love strong New World styles.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Fresh crushed herbs, mint, tobacco and red berry aromas, while the palate is juicy, with great freshness, depth and length.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£20.00 Abadia de Acón
'Lovely ripe fruit that's well balanced by integrated acidity, and with ripe tannins - and those complex flavours linger.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'Elegant ripe red and dark fruit, and notes of cured meat, with a hint of Mediterranean spices, leading to elegant complexity on the palate.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£37.00 Casajús
'This opens with fresh prunes and a hint of tar, smoke and tobacco on the nose, with a palate that's rich but very fresh, with a spicy finish. I see this working by the glass in a fine-dining restaurant.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Crushed violet purple fruits and spice, with lovely ripeness of fruit and some velvet tannins.' James Fryer, team leader.
£9.00 Bodegas Diez Gómez
'Pungent, perfumed and floral, this has some spritz on the crisp and fresh palate that's really saline and pithy, with quite a warm, long finish.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'Spiced mandarin, grapefruit and pear, with a very linear backbone, this is juicy, crunchy and quite crystalline.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
£9.95 La Granadilla
'Great value for money here - this is fresh and cleansing, with some bittersweet notes.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'With peach and pineapple on the palate, this is an easy-drinking, supple style.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.'Floral, perfumed and grassy, this is crisp, fresh and juicy.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£3.95 JUNTA DE CASTILLA Y LEÓN/ICE
'A bright and fresh wine on the nose, with a bigger body, and some worn woody notes showing a lovely style for the region. Notes of vanilla and caramel, with pear and peach too.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Great acidity allows flavours of lemon curd, lime zest, toast and cream to punch through on the palate.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
£15.00 Bodegas de Crianza de Pozaldez
'A mineral and fresh wine with green apples and some tropical fruits.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'A juicy, moreish and really attractive palate, with rich butterscotch and pretty fruit.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Grapefruit and some smoke at first, with a mineral, crisp palate and high acidity, leading to a mouth-watering finish.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
'Rich and concentrated, with some savoury herbal notes and luscious ripe fruit, and an earthy, dry finish.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'This has some grippy tannins over fresh dark berries notes, along with some generous oak spice.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.
£20.00 Bodegas Lambuena
'This has great structure, with silky tannins and great complexity.' Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.'Elegant, poised and classy, with some power on the palate, and a great tannin profile. With notes of dark chocolate through the palate, this is ripe but not jammy, and good for tasting menus, matched with venison or lean, dark meat.' Charlie Young, team leader.
£25.00 Concejo Bodegas
'Stone fruits with white peach, green apples and a hint of tropical fruits, as well as some vanilla and lime zest, with a floral finish.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'On the nose there's lime and orange, with white pepper and pineapple on the finish.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.'Juicy and fresh, with citrus and a hint of tropical passion fruit, as well as some zippy acidity.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.
£8.00 Nidia
'A really exciting, complex nose, with a palate that sets the juices flowing - this is rich, textural, lengthy and oaky. Young, but could be drunk now with rich food, like a rib-eye.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'This has red and dark cherries, as well as spicy notes with earthy and herbaceous flavours - very round, with a fresh finish.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.
£22.00 Montegaredo
'A textured body with grippy tannins, and a buttery, green-stem character, with some nice purity, and lots of spice and leather on the finish, all making for a good match for game and beef. And very good for the price.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Mocha, strawberry and black cherry with good tannins to match red meats and salty foods.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.
£19.98 C&D Wines
£8.32 C&D Wines
£12.01 C&D Wines
£32.70 LINAJE GARSEA
£8.97 LINAJE GARSEA
£10.00 Ellis of Richmond
£10.75 Ellis of Richmond
£10.00 Bibendum
£16.73 Bibendum
£14.28 Bibendum
£8.48 Bibendum
£12.70 Linaje Garsea
£3.98 Bodegas Veganzones
£13.50 Viyuela
£8.00 Solterra
£9.00 Arrocal
£18.00 Maires
£12.00 Diez Siglos
£9.50 Bodegas Viña Mayor
£7.99 Frutos Villar
£11.00 Bodega Hermanos del Villar
£10.00 Hijos de Alberto Gutiérrez
£13.00 Boutinot
£33.11 Enotria&Coe
£7.75 Jascots Wine Merchants
'Young and fresh, showing violets on the nose and juicy red berries on the palate. A great wine to enjoy with semi-soft cheeses.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'Meaty, with dark fruits, smokiness and minerality. This has lovely weight and complexity - and is very food-friendly too.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Inky, fruity and juicy, with enough complexity and balance to justify its price on any wine list.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.
£12.63 Matthew Clark
'This opens with a lifted nose of light candied citrus peel and white flowers, with mineral aromas too, and a very refreshing palate.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'Lemongrass and stony minerality on the nose, leading to white peach and chamomile on the palate, with a delicate, nutty texture and a zingy finish.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.
'This has lovely acidity and a fresh, light structure, with bright red berries and spice to complement the fruit, giving it more complexity.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'A dry, fruity wine, with raspberries and red plums, some herbaceous and a hint of fresh mint.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'High acidity is balanced by fresh black cherries and plums, as well as some savoury notes.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.
£26.01 Bibendum
'With black fruits, some lovely black-stone minerality and spicy liquorice, this offers lovely complexity for the price.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Fresh plums with a touch of leather, a velvet mouthfeel and a floral finish.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.
£9.12 Bibendum
'Intense stone and tropical fruits, with good balance and acidity on a creamy and delicate palate.' Janusz Sasiadek, Mercato Metropolitano.'A nicely enticing nose of stone fruit and more tropical notes, with a rounded palate that's softer in acidity than a typical style.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£10.10 Boutinot
'This has a ripe, intense nose that's slightly honeyed, with notes of lemon peel, tropical fruit and glazed ginger, with a good finish.' José Hernandez, Hakkasan.'A delicate but complex nose of citrus, stone fruits and white flowers, leading to a refreshingly balanced palate.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£19.60 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A young, fresh and pleasant wine, with a bright red berry bouquet and refreshing acidity.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'This has notes of chocolate, dried chilli and unroasted coffee, and a rich texture that's not overwhelming.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.
£11.41 Bibendum
'An easy-drinking red with a bit of structure for by-the-glass food pairing.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.'A young, fresh and juicy wine with some fresh strawberries and a soft feel on the palate.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'A little bit rustic, with cool red and dark fruit.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.
£9.00 Tenoira Gayoso
'Armfuls of red fruits like strawberry, raspberry and cranberry, and a beautifully dry finish, with more aromatic notes coming forward.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.'This has dark black plums, violets, a hint of liquorice and spice, and a savouriness too.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.
£13.00 Viñas del Bierzo
'A bright saline and mineral palate, with nice fruit notes and touches of lime-drenched melon and peach, with zingy freshness throughout.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'This has lovely acidity, with stone and tropical fruits, and good balance, with a pleasant softness.' Janusz Sasiadek, Mercato Metropolitano.
£14.04 Enotria&Coe
£10.85 Matthew Clark
£9.22 Hatch Mansfield
£7.41 Majestic Commercial
£12.68 Matthew Clark
£10.71 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£11.91 Bibendum
'A classic style from this part of Spain, with hints of red and black cherries, and sour cherries too, with vanilla, cedar and turned earth. Great complexity, and a lovely wine to match with meaty courses, especially game, with root vegetables.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Really fresh, with a great mix of savoury cedar spice and bramble fruit. A well-made wine for the money.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
£9.42 Davy's Wine Merchants
'A great wine for the price, with a hint of chocolate and coffee against the fruit and alcohol. A full-bodied wine that needs roe deer with chocolate sauce and roasted root vegetables.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'A lovely, lively nose of stewed plums and Christmas spice aromas, and good balance on the palate, with a rich mouthfeel and structure.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
'A full-bodied wine with intense black fruit concentration and herbal hints, with just the right amount of bitterness and tannin structure to balance the fruit and acidity.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Juicy warmed red berries and currants, with some floral, violet notes too.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'With intense aromas of cherries and blueberries, and good balance, this would be great by glass.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.
'A charming nose of dark cherries, plums and blueberries with a little bit of pepper spice and some floral notes. The balance is spot-on, making this very quaffable, with good harmony between juiciness and structure.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Fresh raspberries and strawberries, red and black cherry, some oak and spice, with good freshness and tannins.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.
£8.00 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Highly refreshing acidity and subtle underripe stone fruits and Granny Smith apples - a light white wine to be served as an aperitif or with soft cheeses.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'Notes of candied apple, lemons, mango and pineapple, as well as some rose blossom.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.
£13.25 Boutinot
'Big and bold, with lots of dark berries mixed with red cherries, and with some nice acidity to help carry the wine.' Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.'Jammy fruit and a dollop of vanilla cream leads to a well-made palate with pleasant fruit characteristics and a fine finish.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
'A great example of a Spanish white wine, showing great balance between acidity and fruit extraction from ripe and juicy grapes.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'A subtle kerosene note, with an abundance of citrus and salinity, as well as high acidity, make this very gastronomic. Either a dainty lemon sole or meaty monkfish would both work well as pairings here.' Harry Ballmann, Folie.
£12.36 Enotria&Coe
'Opening with dry, ripe black fruits like cherries and blackberries, these are joined by tertiary aromas of evolution such as sweet vanilla spice, leather and delicate black chocolate, with a good black fruit and spice finish, and some well-integrated alcohol.' Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.
£10.97 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'This is super-aromatic, with fruit pastille and green herb notes, and some vivid lime acidity. A vibrant wine with a fine mineral sign-off.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.'A highly floral and intense nose, with tropical pineapple fruit notes joined by candied orange and bright citrus, complemented by well-integrated acidity.' Harry Ballmann, Folie.
£20.00 Pardevalles
'A big and bold wine, with heavy, dark fruits and a lot of spice.' Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.'This is showing some dark plum and herbal notes, with a lightly structured palate.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'Fruit-driven and a bit spiced, with firm tannins.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.
£3.50 Señorio de Valdesneros
'An opulent and savoury wine, with dark fruit characters leading to a nicely approachable and balanced palate of freshness, fruit and structure.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'With notes of juicy tomatoes, and berry jam, this has good structure, with balanced acidity and a pleasant finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
'Dark cherry meets some chocolate, clove and juniper notes - this is soft, but has power, with a touch of elegance too.' Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.'The aroma is open, with some red fruit notes leading to a palate with some floral and fresh berry notes, and a pleasant finish with elegant oak ageing.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£12.56 Enotria&Coe
£9.58 Davy's Wine Merchants
£16.20 Bibendum
£6.05 Boutinot
£12.40 Boutinot
£12.45 Enotria&Coe
'A very complete and complex wine that ticks all the boxes, and with a decent price tag for the category.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Some really mature notes come through here, like forest floor and ceps, and some fynbos on the herbal nose.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'A super bright wine with mocha and a hint of dark chocolate, with really lovely acidity.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.
£20.64 Matthew Clark
'An everyday drinking wine, with spiciness on the nose accompanied by complex, rich red fruit.' Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'Fresh red berry notes with some gentle green tobacco leaves leading to light rosemary and green coffee bean notes, with some chalky tannins.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'A vibrant wine with ripe strawberries, fleshy tannins and a long, lingering finish.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£6.00 Matthew Clark
'A good-value, approachable style, with crunchy red fruits and herbal notes.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Lovely aromas, with a touch of sweet perfume and a ripe black fruit palate with great structure.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Full on the nose, with a mix of spice and ripe fruit, and a generous palate with good grip. Perfect for a good grilled steak.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.
£9.65 Ellis of Richmond
'An intense wine with lots of maturity, and notes of plums in brandy.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'This has huge fruit - rich, spicy berry notes.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.'Notes of figs and dark plums, accompanied by some woody spice notes.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Some floral notes, with hints of some tertiary barnyard aromatics, lots of tannin and good fruit.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£13.15 Bodegas Olarra
'Old school, and speaking of its provenance, with sweet vanilla and coconut, and hints of game and leather.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Super tasty and drinkable, with a refined, aged character.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'Earthy, with notes of coffee, chocolate and even coconut. An elegant wine for roasted meat with baked mushroom.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.
£14.14 Bibendum
'This makes me happy, with masses of cherry and redcurrants on the nose, and some vanilla creaminess from the oak, with balsamic and cooked fruit on the palate.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'With vanilla and sweet spices, this is quite velvety, with good freshness to balance.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Meaty, chunky, structured and delicious.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
£14.00 Enotria&Coe
'This has quite an interesting nose of nutmeg, thyme and cedarwood, while on the palate it's rich, with a pleasant tannic structure. I'd match this with Ibérico pork.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Ripe black cherry and chocolate notes, with high tannins, bright acidity and layered red berries on the palate.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£13.75 Matthew Clark
'Blackberries dominate the palate here, with a dash of red fruit on top, accompanied by bright and lively acidity.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'Meaty, robust and solid, with great concentration, texture and structure. Fine and elegant, this is a classy rustic gem.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£14.50 Matthew Clark
'With ripe fruits and bold oak, and some velvety tannins, this is a classic example and a good by-the-glass offering too.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'An appealing nose of ripe red strawberries and verbena, and a juicy palate with fleshy tannins and crunchy acidity.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
'With notes of cherry pie and a blend of red and black fruit, and a balanced, present and persistent palate, this is excellent value for money, and would be perfect by the glass, or with a roasted pork shoulder.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'A modern style that's fruit-driven with nice black-fruit savouriness. Great with food but enjoyable on its own.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.
£10.00 C&D Wines
'Elegantly complex, with dark berries, oak and sweet vanilla spice, and a palate that's dry with some dry tannins and a light finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Rich and toasty notes complement some fresh red fruits here, with good freshness and structure, and some grippiness to it.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
£14.38 Matthew Clark
'Black fruit, tarmac and smoke on the nose, with nice volume on the palate, and bags of structure.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'Age has served this well, with lots of black cherry fruit concentration. A really juicy, complex and chewy wine with some interesting savoury spice.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£19.85 Matthew Clark
'A young and fruity wine with bright, succulent berries and softened tannins.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'This is an elegant style, with an intense fruity character joined by a little bit of a vegetal note. A juicy and refreshing wine.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'Good structure and balance for a wine at this price point.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
'This is good value, with bright, juicy fruit, as well as some nice acidity and tannin structure.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'An oxidative style that's firm and tart, with ripe and savoury fruit - it's hitting its drinking window now.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'The palate's delicate, with good freshness and a hint of maturity.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.
£10.01 Matthew Clark
'With red fruit with a lot of savoury aromas, good intensity and more black fruit on the finish, this is quite serious, and a good food wine.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Young and light, with fresh red berries dominating the palate, and hints of cinnamon and cedar wood.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£6.93 Hatch Mansfield
'A complex wine with some unique balsamic notes alongside a blend of dark and red fruit, and a hint of chocolate on the finish, which is long yet refined.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'This has a lovely nose of dense cherry, plum and oak, with a lovely texture. Pair with shoulder of lamb with Moroccan spices.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£22.95 Ellis of Richmond
'This is spicy, peppery, juicy and vibrant, with a mineral finish.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'Warm spices, liquorice and oaky warmth, with additional notes of forest fruits.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.'With sweet red cherries and dark plums, there's a lift of acidity throughout, letting the fruit balance the vanilla, dark earth and mocha notes on the end of the palate.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.
£14.65 Jeroboams
'Hedonistic, with cookie dough on the nose and lots of American oak, resulting in a big, fragrant nose. A very good introduction to reserva Rioja.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'This has a high-intensity nose and palate, with notes of cola, green olive, vanilla and baked red and black fruit.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£9.95 Jeroboams
'This opens with anise notes on a herbal, savoury and edgy nose, leading to bursting freshness and acidity, with a firm texture and structure.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'With cedar and cherry notes, this is still young but has potential, with a silky palate and great structure. A match for lamb chops with mountain herbs.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£13.74 Matthew Clark
'Mature and crunchy red fruit at first, with some tobacco box notes following, leading to a relaxed attack on the palate, which is quite light, but with more structure on the back palate.' Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'Refreshing and vibrant, like a Spanish Beaujolais.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£7.33 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'This has notes of cassis, with gentle rosemary notes and cigar smoked aromas, leading to light meaty notes, as well as dark chocolate and coffee, on the palate.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'An autumnal, rich nose, with a cool, calm and elegant palate.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.
£20.80 Boutinot
'A very juicy, bright wine with red berries and bright acidity, resulting in a fresh feel on the palate.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'Very open, with generous, lovely fruit, and nicely fresh overall.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.'There's generosity of fruit here, with blackberries, spice and minerality.' Charlie Young, team leader.
£9.17 Top Selection
'Some Moroccan spices and rich warmth at first, this is well-structured, with good fruit, showing finesse and elegance. Mouth-watering.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.'Cedar, red fruit and spice here, with lots of texture and good berry fruit bursting through, and a clean and textured finish.' Charlie Young, team leader.
£12.20 Enotria&Coe
£10.63 Matthew Clark
£13.17 Matthew Clark
£8.99 LWC Drinks
£15.17 Davy's Wine Merchants
£11.17 Davy's Wine Merchants
£7.00 Matthew Clark
£8.00 Matthew Clark
£7.90 Hatch Mansfield
£9.00 C&D Wines
£10.53 Bodegas Olarra
£11.18 Bodegas Ondarre, S.A.
£17.05 Bodegas Ondarre, S.A.
£33.32 Matthew Clark
£36.44 Matthew Clark
£9.86 Bibendum
£12.18 Bibendum
£13.41 Top Selection
£12.60 Enotria&Coe
'Powerful yet elegant, with ripe black fruits, some eucalyptus and some spicy notes.' Gianluca Provenzani, Belmond Cadogan Hotel.'Very ripe and intense dark fruit flavours, with lots of sweet spices too.' Erik Simonics, Annabel’s.'A well-made wine, with proper structure, and alcohol well integrated, with a spicy finish. A wine to enjoy with hard, salty Spanish cheeses.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.
£9.22 C&D Wines
'This has good balance and freshness, with some cooked strawberry notes and nice complexity. One for gastropubs.' Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.'An inviting wine with a fresh, fruity aroma, leading to gentle tannins with lots of red fruit. Very appealing.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.'This is easy to like, with a fragrant, juicy nose and soft, approachable tannins.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.
'There's good concentration here, with fresh red cherries and some green leaf aromas, and a rustic note too.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'With good balance of fruit and tannins, this is quite a versatile wine, for everything from pubs to brasseries.' Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.'Plump and enticing fruit joined by a little spice, and just the right amount of bite.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.
£13.41 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A rich, warm and rounded wine that's lovely to drink, and a real crowd-pleaser.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'Notes of black fruit, forest floor and elements of smoke.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.'Ripe red fruits with powerful sweet spices too.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.
£8.25 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A hint of menthol gives a nice lift, with dense dark fruit, lovely complexity and balance.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.'There's lots of green bell pepper on the nose, though with enough jammy red fruit coming through - this is soft enough to pair with mild cheese.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.
£9.28 C&D Wines
'A ripe and spicy wine with matured, tertiary aromas of leather, oak and dark chocolate.' Erik Simonics, Annabel’s.'With its sandy, earthy palate, this is easy-drinking and super-smooth, with a nice, fruity finish.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'A bright yet aromatic wine with spicy and rich cooked fruits and well-integrated tannins lifted by fresh acidity.'
£16.24 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'This is elegant and fresh, with hints of yoghurt, and acidity overall in balance, resulting in a refreshing finish.' Mikolaj Harmider, Cava Spiliadis Collection and Simpsons Restaurant.'This has an elegant nose, with some spring flowers and citrus notes leading to a dry, juicy palate with white fruit and a creamy texture.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£14.47 Bibendum
'With a strong lead aroma of roasted red fruits, and a freshness to the taste with notes of sour cherry, this would suit tomato-based dishes.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.'Impressively juicy and full-flavoured, with redcurrant, kumquat and pomegranate notes leading to a very long finish with fine tannins.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.
£17.60 Boutinot
'A succulent wine to sink into, with plenty of plump, pillowing fruit and notes of fine oak. Long and ripe.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.'This has intense sweet fruit, with a nice little snap and bite.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.'Opening with notes of menthol and eucalyptus, this is fresh and fruity.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.
£12.73 Enotria&Coe
£19.30 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£8.49 Enotria&Coe
£14.02 Enotria&Coe
'This is almost like dessert wine on the nose, with fig and apricot notes joined by some hints of cedar. It tastes older than it is.' Charlie Cockaday, Gravetye Manor.'A very lactic and peachy wine that's quite tart, with some clementine acidity and a touch of heat on the finish.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Darker hued and honeyed, this would be a great wine for food matching.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.
£9.25 Matthew Clark
'An easy-drinking all-rounder, with apricots and citrus on the nose, and zesty acidity.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.'This has notes of melon, green apple and pear, along with lots of citrus fruits, lemon in particular, coming though at the end.' Charlie Cockaday, Gravetye Manor.'A complex wine with a touch of oak and a tropical fruit finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£7.93 Bodegas Ondarre, S.A.
'A premium wine with citrus, yellow fruit and some vanilla notes leading to a harmonious, creamy palate. I'd be pleased to pay that price.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Good freshness here, with candied lemon peel, butter, vanilla and green apple notes.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.'Creamy and mineral, with a rich tertiary palate and a long, enticing finish. This will age well.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£32.00 Boutinot
'This would make a good aperitif, with fresh grapefruit skin notes.' Jan Van Heesvelde, L’Enclume.'Notes of peach, melon, apple and lime.' Charlie Cockaday, Gravetye Manor.'A great pub wine, with a nice light body and a refreshing style.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£6.61 Majestic Commercial
'With its tropical fruits and butterscotch notes, this is rich, lactic and smooth. A juicy, well-balanced wine.' Jade Koch, team leader.'This has a plush, aromatic nose with stone fruits and a hint of lanolin.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.'Bergamot, pink grapefruit and apricot notes, with some salinity on the finish.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.
£8.55 Jeroboams
'This has nose of citrus and exotic fruit, leading to a clean, peachy palate.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.'A good gastropub wine, with its pineapple, guava and lemon notes.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.'This has some tart fruit, with good acidity.' Jan Van Heesvelde, L’Enclume.
£6.34 Hatch Mansfield
£11.65 Matthew Clark
£7.29 LWC Drinks
£7.85 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£8.76 Bibendum
'A light but rounded style with ripe yellow fruit, stone fruit and a touch of pink grapefruit, as well as a nutty, butter biscuit element and some refreshing lime acidity on the long finish, with a smooth mousse.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'A refreshing, crisp champagne that's a really great option for a lot of pubs and bars at this price.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
£20.00 Boutinot, Christopher Piper Wines
'A lovely nose of elderflower, red apple and redcurrant, with some sweet pastry hints and sweet spice, and great balance with the sweetness on an alluring bright palate. Very much a food wine.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Candied citrus and fresh apricot on the nose, a delicate mousse and a clean finish make this a good match for lemon tart.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£27.59 Hatch Mansfield, Matthew Clark
'This opens with some generous lemon citrus and red apple on the nose, leading to a fresh and vibrant palate with a touch of white peach, and a long, fresh finish of apple blossom and Sicilian lemons and toast.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'A really drinkable champagne with good complexity, and some gentle and elegant bubbles. Great for fatty and complex food.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£39.25 Hatch Mansfield
'A very expressive nose with red apples and lemon zest, as well as some biscuit, brioche complexity. There's chalky minerality on the palate, with a smooth, rounded texture.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'A light champagne made in a fresher style, with good finesse. A nice bouquet, a good minerality on the finish.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.
£18.44 Majestic Commercial
'Classic champagne, with lovely aromas of breadcrumbs, pear and apple, as well as a flinty minerality.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'A well-balanced, full-bodied Pinot-led champagne that's generous and voluminous.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'A very mineral style, with green apple, lemon pith and chalk, leading to a very long palate with decent mousse and a lip-smacking finish.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£31.00 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A great wine! There's great acidity that's well balanced, with flavours from autolysis such as fresh bread, but losing none of the fresh fruit character. Some lovely bubbles too.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.'Yellow apple, ripe apricot and toast, with some yeasty, earthy notes too, and an element of crushed stone.' Markus Dilger, Dilger Sommelier Selection.
£30.91 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'For those looking for a more fruity champagne, this is expressive, with flavours of mature apples and pears, following a floral, expressive nose.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.'A very complex wine, with lemon, lemon zest and crunchy green apples, as well as toast, brioche and biscuit. Well structured, with a long finish, and some good potential for ageing.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.
£34.34 Enotria&Coe
'With bright acidity and ripe citrus fruit dominant, this is a fresh, juicy style, showing the beginnings of some complexity.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'A light and bright aperitif champagne that's delicate and restrained on the nose, with a big smack of citrus wrapped in apple skin on the palate.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.
£24.00 Boutinot, Christopher Piper Wines
'A very mineral, flinty and floral expression, with lime and candied lemon peel, and fresh acidity. A chalky, lively wine leading to a long finish with herbaceous features.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.'A fresh autolytic character accompanied by white peaches and lemons, followed by a palate full of fruit with some brioche on the back palate.' Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.
£18.55 Matthew Clark
'Opening with subtle bakery aromas, citrus blossom and shaved green apple, there's more presence in the mouth - this is fast-paced, with a good lingering mousse and finish.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'This has a lovely rich palate, with a touch of spice coming through. A complex and fresh wine.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.
£35.50 Liberty Wines
'A fresh but eloquent wine, with high complexity and an intense nose dominated by primary fruit skins, as well as ginger root and spices. A complex, rich concentrated palate follows, with lingering acidity and bright, ripe fruit.' Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.'An elegant style of champagne with clean vibrant mousse and lovely subtle spices. I could easily see this paired with some oysters or fresh scallops.' Sarah McKenzie, Nut Tree Inn.
£35.00 Hatch Mansfield
'A serious champagne, with toasted cashews and toasted croissant notes, and some dried lemon and apple notes on the palate.' Alonso Abed, Trivet.'Nutty and bready on the yeasty nose, with some cooking spices, ginger and sage, leading to a complex and earthy mid palate. Mineral throughout, with a zingy finish.' Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.
£303.35 Lanson International UK Ltd
'Very much a food wine, and very mineral-driven, with cleansing acidity and fine bubbles.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Nutty and rich, with some lightly toasted oak and stone fruit notes, with some warm lemon on the nose, leading to a fuller, rounded body with more stone fruit and sweet vanilla.' Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.
£34.38 Louis Latour Agencies
'Very rich and decadent, with cream and lightly toasted brioche, good acidity and a wonderful full body, accompanied by subtle peach and nectarines. Green apple skin carries the acidity through to the palate, with a fine and delicate mousse.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'An elegant style that's vibrant with acidity and with a creaminess on the palate, with minerality and a slight saltiness to the finish.' Sarah McKenzie, Nut Tree Inn.
£39.48 Bibendum
'Fervent and racy, this is very tense and very mineral, with purity of fruit and precision.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'Intense yet delicate, with flavours of yeast, brioche, roasted almonds and green apple.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'With good stony minerality and good weight, this would complement fish in a creamy sauce.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£38.78 Bibendum
'Really expressive on the nose, with prominent toasty notes and some dried apple too, leading to good freshness on the palate with some weight to its mouthfeel.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Quite citrusy on the nose, leading to a refreshing palate with additional toasty complexity. Definitely one to enjoy during the summer.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.
£28.00 Champagne Duval-Leroy UK
'A super-elegant wine, with stone fruit and rich oak notes coming through.' Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'A fresh and linear style with bright acidity.' Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.'Complex, with lemon, lemon zest, bruised apples and biscuit notes, as well as bread, brioche and toast flavours.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.
£30.37 Liberty Wines
'Opening with a lemon citrus and bready nose, there's good balance and some interesting ginger and lemon verbena notes, with crunch and zest on the refreshing finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'Full of lemons and limes on the nose, with additional fresh almonds, green apples and peaches. A very pleasant palate, with good acidity and freshness.' Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.
£27.59 Hatch Mansfield
'Well-made, with some lees character and minerality joining good balance of fruit and a lively palate with a dry finish.' Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.'A pretty wine - fresh, with green apple and lemon curd, and lots of minerality. Good value.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Light and refreshing with a touch of oak and good length.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.
£25.26 Castelnau Wine Agencies
'Good! Notes of delicate pastry with lovely fresh lemon with yoghurt and peach, leading to refreshing acidity balanced with intensity and complexity of flavours.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.'Beautifully balanced, this is a creamy, luscious style with balance, purity and a very clean finish.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.
£58.44 Pernod Ricard UK
'This has bright, elegant citrus fruit accompanied by mineral and toasty lees complexity. A lovely wine either as an aperitif or for food matching.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'With its big mouthfeel and warmth, and well-balanced mousse – with lots of citrus on the long finish – this feels elegant and a little special.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£37.32 Pernod Ricard UK
'There's good complexity here, with pastry and brioche notes integrated with lemon and citrus flavours, as well as good structure and a lovely fresh finish.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.'Light and delicate, with some floral notes to the fore. This would be a good by-the-glass option for a bar.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.
£26.15 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A layered champagne with rounded structure and notes of brioche, bread, biscuit and nuts, with some mirabelles and golden apples too.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'Complexity is the word here, with mature stone fruit and oak at first, and more fruit coming up afterwards. A rich and muscular wine with fine bubbles.' Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.
£29.09 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A very delicate champagne with flavours of croissant, dried chamomile and some subtle yeasty notes, as well as some green apples and almonds.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'Developed and ripe, with some secondary flavours, this is yeasty and mushroomy, with good weight and cleansing, intense acidity. Persistent and classy.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£40.96 Top Selection
£23.24 Matthew Clark
£28.33 Matthew Clark
£31.74 Matthew Clark
£21.18 Matthew Clark
£39.20 Liberty Wines
£24.92 Davy's Wine Merchants
£20.63 Hatch Mansfield
£26.22 Castelnau Wine Agencies
£36.71 Ocado
£25.83 Champagne Direct
£32.70 Liberty Wines
£34.00 Liberty Wines
£26.65 Liberty Wines
£27.77 Bibendum
£42.66 Bibendum
£35.00 Champagne Duval-Leroy UK
£30.43 Top Selection
'A great vintage champagne with some elegant aromas of citrus and Danish pastry, and an elegant palate with a gentle structure.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'A crowd pleaser that's youthful, with white flowers, grapefruit, Bramley apples and aniseed. It's dry, elegant and focused, quite lean and delicate, with a creamy texture and a long finish.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£107.80 Hatch Mansfield, Matthew Clark
'Complex and developed, yet youthful. There's lovely freshness, with a floral, easy style, but chalkiness too, and a pure and creamy element.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'Broad, with some fine toast, ripe stone fruit and floral character. This is honeyed, juicy, crunchy and delicious, with great minerality. Dry and complex, with good structure too.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
£88.39 Ocado
'An opulent wine with big character and personality, showing some nutty and brioche flavours, with a savoury element too, and some soft citrus notes.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'Mature, with chamomile and candied tangerine peel, and a leesy, honeyed element, with toffee and barley sugar. Creamy, toasty, complex and elegant.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£120.00 Liberty Wines
'A vinous style, with floral aromas alongside strawberry, sloe and mirabelle, leading to a dry, really concentrated and fresh palate that's both savoury and honeyed, with a long finish.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'Subtle and elegant on the nose, but an explosion of fruit and blossoms on the palate, with perfect balance between acidity and sweetness, and notes of apple, lemon and pineapple, and delicate hints of yeast.' Mikolaj Harmider, Cava Spiliadis Collection and Simpsons Restaurant.
£131.80 Pernod Ricard UK
'Some developed notes here, with honey, minerality, beeswax, toffee and hay aromas leading to a complex, savoury, creamy texture.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.'Aromas of citrus and green apple with hints of brioche and soy, leading onto a palate that's crisp and fresh with a vibrant mousse.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'An elegant, creamy style that would be good with white fish and light sauces.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£31.26 Top Selection
'This opens with crisp apple and lemon aromas, as well as some toasty notes, leading to a vibrant mousse with a concentrated, nutty dry finish.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'Great value for money, with ripe lemons, red apple and pink grapefruit aromas, and a complex palate with elegance, ripe fruit and a long finish.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£41.50 Liberty Wines
'Honey and brioche notes to start, with additional hints of dried lemon peel and red apples. There's good acidity on the palate, with more ripe apples and lemons, and hints of vanilla yoghurt, with a long-lasting creamy finish. Complex yet refreshing.' Mikolaj Harmider, Cava Spiliadis Collection and Simpsons Restaurant.'Lovely aromas of lemon and pastry notes, a pronounced palate and a bold finish.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
£43.20 Ocado
'This would be great as an aperitif, with hints of yellow citrus and spring flowers leading to a fresh, dry palate with high acidity.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Mature on the nose, with yeasty mushroom, chalk and terracotta notes, and a really pure and concentrated, creamy texture on the palate that's chalky, saline and very long.' Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.
£73.83 Lanson International UK Ltd
'Wonderfully balanced and complex, with rich, ripe stone fruit and tropical fruit, and a full and textured palate with a creamy mousse.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'A delicate nose with some light, fresh citrus characters, and some chalky, flinty minerality. The palate's showing some great vintage style, with hints of butter and fresh button mushroom.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£49.14 Pernod Ricard UK
£28.31 Matthew Clark
£37.84 Hatch Mansfield, Matthew Clark
'Delicious crunchy apple and citrus fruit at first, with some yeasty bread notes too. There's superb balance here, with a delicate mousse and a crisp, clean finish.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'This has many layers, with lovely ripe apple notes followed by aromas of fresh bread and pastry. Ideal for aperitifs, or even to accompany a whole meal.' Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.
£19.58 Vintage Roots
'Lime, lemon and tropical notes on the nose, along with some great minerality. A very rich and muscular wine, with good length.' Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'With an intense nose of fresh herbs, grapefruit, some bready tones and ginger too, and a good, vibrant mouthfeel and good weight, I'd see this working well in fine dining.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£27.65 Fox & Fox
'This really shows character, with great brioche and spice notes on the nose that all carry through to the palate, along with a slightly floral element.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.'A complex, more evolved style, with bright citrus fruits, more tertiary notes and creamy texture. Great for an aperitif, or paired with seafood.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
'An altogether tasty and well-priced wine, bright and citrusy with lemons and pomelo, some hints of grass and just a bit of lees aroma.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'A light, fresh and zesty wine with a lifted herbal and nettle note, leading to a nicely saline finish. Good value and a great gastro fizz in general.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£10.74 Three Choirs Vineyards Ltd
'Very tasty and well-priced, with a toasty nose of apple and pear, and hints of vanilla on the palate.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'Fresh, bright and zingy, with citrus notes of orange and lime and a nicely integrated mousse.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.'A nicely balanced crowd-pleaser at a good price.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£15.00 Roberson Wine, Simpsons Wine Estate
'Floral, light and zesty, with a crisp, fresh palate with crunchy green apple acidity.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'Floral notes on the nose, with a hint of white tea with some ginger, leading to a smooth, rounded, well-balanced palate. A match for saffron risotto.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£21.00 New Generation Wines
'Fresh and well-made, in a less autolytic style, with a pronounced lemon sherbet and pear-drop nose, with good body and length.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'Lovely ripeness of fruit here, like Poire Williams and green apple, with ripeness on the palate too. Super-juicy and ideal for dessert.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.
£18.42 Matthew Clark, Camel Valley, St Austell Brewery
'This would be great by the glass in a premium fish restaurant, with its intense flowery and fruity nose, and some pastry hints to complement. The palate is just as intense, with very good acidity and freshness.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Bready, yeasty aromas with green apple and orange peel fruit and a fine mousse texture.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£18.42 Christopher Piper Wines, Langham Wine Estate, Lea & Sandeman
'Perfect as an aperitif, with fresh, crisp citrus notes and a fresh minerality, with some green fruit too, all really well balanced by delicate lees notes on the finish.' Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.'Lovely citrus and apple fruit. This is light on its feet, with a certain grace. And good value.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.
£16.40 Ellis of Richmond
'I love the saltiness here, accompanied by white flowers and a gentle citrus attack. One for a relaxed summery lunch, and great with oysters.' Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'Pronounced flavour intensity of ripe stone fruit, zesty citrus and a touch of pineapple, with additional pastry and dairy notes, and a creamy mousse.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.
£34.84 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A champagne-like nose with biscuits and light yeasty aromas, then fresh notes of clean-cut apple and lemon followed by a great touch of minerality.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'A very elegant, autolytic nose, with flavours of pears and lemons with biscuit and toast. Excellent for the price.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£16.75 Bibendum
'A fresh, delicate sparkler with bright acidity. Good value.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Pleasant and citrusy on the nose, with a soft, delicate, easy-drinking palate showing good harmony, and good balance overall.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.'Crisp, fresh and zingy with orange notes and a creamy mouthfeel.' Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.
£16.89 Beacon Down Vineyard
'Aperitif in style, with gentle notes of citrus and white flowers, and chalkiness very present.' Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'This has toast, dairy and pastry notes in balance with its pronounced fruit character of zesty lime and ripe peach and apricot, and with a long finish.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.
£20.50 Laithwaite's Wine
'This has a bright citrus fruit focus, with lovely minerality and freshness on the palate. Good value too.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'A lemony nose with some wild flowers to complement, leading to a very fresh palate. I see this working in a gastropub.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£20.00 Grange Estate Wines
'A perfect aperitif with a bright, fresh, elegant style.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Savoury mineral aromas with juicy orchard fruit and both high acidity and fruit sweetness, leading to a fresh finish.' Charlie Young, team leader.'Bready notes with vibrant lime citrus, a crunchy mid-palate and a zesty finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.
£22.80 Matthew Clark, Greyfriars Vineyard
'A focused and incisive wine, with green apple running through it, and just enough breadth and creaminess, leading into a well-delineated finish.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'Yeasty character on the nose leading to more fruit on the palate, and with balanced freshness. A pleasant, long finish with a fine mousse.' Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.
£29.00 Matthew Clark, Greyfriars Vineyard
'A great expression of the style, with chalky texture, good expression of lees and a slate finish.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.'Citrus zest, lemons and crunchy apples, with a fresh touch of minerality, as well as a creamy texture with some autolytic character.' Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.
£32.99 Jascots Wine Merchants
'Serious stuff, with quite a rich style. An intense, biscuity nose is followed by a richly concentrated palate, with hints of toffee, nuts and caramel kept in check by freshness.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'Freshly baked bread aromas with lemon, lime, orange and apple on the palate, and great mouth-watering acidity that begs for oysters.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£22.56 Laithwaite's Wine
£25.00 Gusbourne Estate
£15.00 The Exceptional English Wine Company, Trotton Estate Vineyards
£23.00 Greyfriars Vineyard
£21.60 Roebuck Estates
£19.80 Enotria&Coe
£20.00 New Generation Wines
£23.05 Jascots Wine Merchants
£24.95 Liberty Wines
'Cloudy and very leesy, in quite an earthy, mineral style, with freshness and personality. This would be good as an aperitif for adventurous customers.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Crunchy apple and pear, along with apricot, lime and lemon, and notes of yoghurt from the unfiltered lees. This would be a lovely pairing with something like cod mantecato, Venetian-style. Great stuff.' Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.
£12.00 Jeroboams
'Delicate fruit notes with traces of bread and pastry, leading to an elegant palate with fresh acidity and a zesty finish.' Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.'A complete aromatic profile, with a great variety of aromas including yellow apples, peach and delicate walnut. The mousse is smooth, with a velvety texture and a delicate ginger note on the finish. Delicious.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.
£17.41 Bibendum
'Like a fresh spring breeze over a bay... This is floral and citrus, with some tropical notes as well as biscuit and almond. A smoky element gives depth, but freshness is key here. Begs for shellfish.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'There's papaya on the nose, and a florality, with mango and tropical fruit on the palate, and good balance overall.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£21.57 Bibendum
'This is a fruit-driven style with some fresh minerality joined by notes of lemon, green apple and white flowers, with a zesty mousse and a crisp finish.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.'A refreshing sparkling wine that really speaks of its origin, and would work on a Michelin-starred restaurant wine list.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.
'A really expressive and intense nose with engaging citrus, stone fruits and brioche notes, with very fine bubbles and a really good finish - especially at this price point.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'A great sparkling wine that's well-suited to a restaurant list, with notes of quince, toast, vanilla and pears.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.
£14.30 Jeroboams
'An excellent sparkling from Chile, with pineapple and mango on the nose, and some great tension on the palate that really follows through.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.'Warm peach aromas encased in digestive biscuit crumb lead to a nice fresh mousse with acidity in balance with the flavours and toastiness.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£11.71 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£18.45 Liberty Wines
£16.72 Matthew Clark
£13.70 Bibendum
£22.27 Enotria&Coe
'A very delicious wine, with notes of starfruit, nectarine and pear fruits.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'This is really pretty on the nose, with apple aromas, as well as bread and butter, leading to peach and apricot flavours and a lovely autolytic finish. With all of this complexity, this will make the ultimate aperitif.' Salvatore Russo, The Hippodrome Casino.
£12.72 Orchidées, Maisons de Vin
'A refreshing wine with lemon peel, a yeasty, bready element and good complexity on the palate, all leading to a lingering finish.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'There's refreshing acidity here, with some minerality and crunchy fruit with loads of green apple.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.'A really nice all-rounder.' James Fryer, team leader.
£13.60 Boutinot
'Some floral notes at first, with a pronounced stony minerality, which lead to a pleasing finish with some herbal freshness.' Olivier Marie, team leader.'Pleasant, with soft apple and citrus fruits, as well as some toast and minerality.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.'Nice, light and refreshing, and great as an aperitif.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.
£6.76 Great Grog
'Candied fruit on the nose leads to an unctuous palate full of ripe character, with dried fruit and confit on the finish.' Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.'Fresh and vibrant, with ripe peaches, nectarines and orange peel, and a slightly stony character with good balance between sugar and fruit. Would match a dessert with some acidity.' Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.
£10.35 Liberty Wines
'Green apples and lemon peel, with a hint of bready dough, leading to a fresh finish of green apple skin and some floral notes.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'With fruit in the dried apricot range, and golden apple with autolytic notes on finish, this delivers decent weight and complexity for the price point, making it a good alternative to house champagne by the glass.' James Fryer, team leader.
£19.76 Matthew Clark
'A honeyed, rich nose that's buttery, with baked apple character too, leading to lots of concentration and acidity. Very refreshing - and moreish.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Great intensity and poise, with a good backbone. This deserves some food.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'A very good expression of the grape, and an interesting wine to play with on a tasting menu.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.
£21.70 Jascots Wine Merchants
'Poised, delicate and bright, with a subtle touch of lees ageing.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.'Lemon, golden apple and white plum notes, with additional white flowers and soft white peach.' Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.'Very clean and lively, this is an interesting wine, and very refreshing too. I'd be happy with a glass as an aperitif.' Jade Koch, team leader.
£15.20 Best of Hungary Ltd.
'This is complex on the nose, with a touch of oak alongside some citrus flavours, leading to a palate that's quite persistent, with a creamier texture. A great wine to start as an aperitif, but can also go through the meal.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'A savoury, robust style of fizz.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.
£11.64 Berkmann Wine Cellars
'A complex and layered wine with mature notes of mushroom, as well as chalk and bitter lemon.' Jan Konetzki, team leader.'Creamy and decadent on the palate, with oak framing the fruit nicely, and with a bracing, long finish.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'With definite oak notes and some leesy character, this really over-delivers compared to its French counterparts in the same price range.' James Fryer, team leader.
'An expressive nose showing some secondary aromas leading to a buttery, lactic palate with a complex array of aromatics, including dried fruits, walnut and pistachio.' Olivier Marie, team leader.'Lots of tertiary, biscuity creamy stuff going on here, with bright, lively acidity too.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.
£15.34 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'With sweet pear with a light, lemony finish, this is a value proposition that could compete with entry-level prosecco or other sparkling wines.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'A pleasant off-dry wine with white tree blossoms and soft ripe pear and nectarine fruits, and a hint of earth. Great value.' Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.
£6.50 Matthew Clark
'Youthful and quite expressive, with vivid freshness and an intense saline, nautical character that's rather enticing.' Olivier Marie, team leader.'Lovely fresh citrus fruits and a mouthwatering palate. This would be great as an aperitif, and would work really well with meaty fish dishes too.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.
£8.27 Addison Wines
'A very floral nose, with some green apple too, leading to vibrant acidity and generous texture on the palate, and lovely concentration of fresh Seville lemon on the finish.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'A good balance of fruit, with some subtle bitter notes that elevate the complexity of this wine.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.
£9.56 Mentzendorff & Co
'A great springtime aperitif wine that's fresh, pretty and very citrusy.' James Fryer, team leader.'A light, refreshing wine that's quite perfumed on the nose, with floral notes, stone fruit and ripe pear, leading to a palate with good flavours and intensity.' Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.'Charming and drinkable, with lots of generous primary fruit.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.
£6.78 Majestic Commercial
'This has plenty of floral notes alongside crunchy vibrant green fruit and citrus, with a touch of peach and brioche on the palate, and some minerality too.' Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.'With a crisp profile of red apples, lime juice and white flowers, this is an elegant wine for a classy restaurant.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.
£15.08 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£13.75 Orchidées, Maisons de Vin
£13.10 Orchidées, Maisons de Vin
£15.62 Orchidées, Maisons de Vin
£9.02 TJ WINES
£8.85 Berkmann Wine Cellars
£6.36 Majestic Commercial
£15.27 Scandinavian Kitchen Ltd
£12.71 Louis Latour Agencies
£13.84 Bibendum
£7.74 Enotria&Coe
£29.50 Eurowines
'A nicely balanced, delicate wine with blossoms on the nose, leading to enjoyable peach and apricot flowers.' Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.'Orange blossom and light rosewater notes, with a mousse that's structured and fine once settled, giving way to rich pear fading to green apple skin. Well-knitted complexity for prosecco.' Tim Handley, The Royal Automobile Club.
£11.05 Zonin UK
'Great for pubs, outdoor dining and brunch. This is easy-drinking, smooth & balanced.' Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.'Light and airy, with a mousse that's very fine and textural. This has brilliant purity, with some good structure and well-integrated acidity straight through the middle.' Tim Handley, The Royal Automobile Club.'For the price point this is fab!' Stephanie Robertson, RA Group.
£5.92 Molson Coors, LWC Drinks, Suma Wholefoods
'Notes of peach, pear, apple and melon with yeasty character and floral complexity on the nose, with a textural palate featuring some biscuit flavours.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'A combination of stone fruit and grapefruit make this very refreshing, with a classic palate leading to apple skin bitterness on the finish. This would be very good as an aperitif.' Guillaume Mahaut, ETM Group.
£12.35 Bibendum
'This has a fruit-driven nose, with good acidity to balance the slightly sweeter palate, all leading to a good, lingering aftertaste that keeps the flavours coming.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'The fruit and character here are clean and pure, with pear and white peach aromas, and a good grapey character to the fruit too.' Charlie Young, team leader.
£8.60 Eurowines
'Fresh, delicate and floral, with a good herbal finish. This would be a good by-the-glass option.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.'Exciting aromas of fresh fruit, with a clean and balanced palate.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'Fresh on the nose, with a touch of richer stone fruit on the palate.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.
£5.25 ITALIAN WINES & BEVERAGES LIMITED
'This is showing some complexity, along with fresh apple, pear and stone fruits, leading to a refreshing finish with balanced sweetness.' Guillaume Mahaut, ETM Group.'Ripe pomelo, pink grapefruit and golden pear, with strong mineral undertones and a bit of biscuit character.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.
'A very refreshing style of prosecco that would be excellent as an aperitif, with notes of crunchy apples, lemon, lime and some strong minerality like crushed rocks and chalk.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'Big and bold, this is very typical and true to the region. A good example of higher-level prosecco.' Martin Lam, team leader.
£16.98 Winetraders
'A very incisive wine that's fresh and flinty, with some backbone and a mineral finish.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'A very attractive, refreshing style to serve by the glass, with fruity, exotic tones of pineapple, peach and apricot balanced with lemon juice, orange peel and golden apple.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.
£7.57 Molson Coors
'An elegant nose of fresh white flowers and a hint of brioche, leading to a harmonious palate with a delicate sparkle.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'Very round and opulent texturally, with dried tropical fruits like pineapple and mango, and a very fine and delicate mousse.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.
£7.43 Majestic Commercial
'This is offering some good value, with soft, elegant fruit and juicy acidity.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'With gentle bubbles accompanying some notes of acacia and orange blossom, and a bit of residual sugar that refreshes the palate, this is good for summer days.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.
£10.45 Eurowines
'This opens with ripe and juicy fruits, with lots of tangerine peel and peach, and some well-managed sweetness.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Dry, fresh and crisp, with some green fruit notes alongside some mango and peach.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'With its ripe fruit and good finish, this would be good with langoustine.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.
£10.98 LWC Drinks
'An intense and well-balanced prosecco, with fresh acidity, ripe luscious stone fruit and floral notes.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'Persistent, perfumed and precise, with great finesse and a juicy palate that's balanced by lovely acidity.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.'With nice acidity and an elegant finish, this would suit a fine-dining restaurant wine list.' Lionel Periner, team leader.
£13.91 Matthew Clark
'A very classic style of Valdobbiadene, with stone fruits all the way through, and a citrus and mineral finish that brings you one level up from DOC Treviso.' Tanya Mann, consultant.'Notes of mango, melon, pomelo, pears and apples - this is very pleasant, with a touch of residual sugar that uplifts the flavours and is well balanced by acidity.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.
£12.98 Winetraders
'This has rich fruits such as banana and mango but with a zip of green apple-skin acidity underneath, keeping this fresh and crunchy structurally, and ending with a kick of acidity.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.'Fruity, with grapefruit and pear in evidence, as well as flowery and fresh herb notes, leading to a supple palate with good weight. One to list in fine-dining restaurants.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
£9.28 Matthew Clark
'Lots of lovely fruit here, like apricot, peach, melon and pear, balanced by the freshness of the creamy acidity.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.'The beauty of this wine is its sweet and savoury finish, with notes of peach and tobacco.' Tanya Mann, consultant.'With lime, white flowers and a mineral, refreshing palate, this would work well with ceviche or marinated scallops.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.
'Refreshing, easy-to-drink and excellent value for money, with aromas of tropical fruits, peaches and jasmine flowers, and fresh pineapple on the palate.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.'Pronounced pear and apple flavours, and some citrus notes too, with good acidity on the palate and a clean aftertaste.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant.
'A wine for more elaborate courses, it has an unctuous texture yet is elegant and fruity too, with a mineral background that helps bring layers of flavour and texture.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Pure and crystalline, with some intense juicy and mineral notes. Quite complex overall, with a long finish.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
£10.75 Eurowines
'This would be good as an aperitif, with orange peel and lemon aromas, and tropical fruit such as mango and lychee on the palate.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.'Green apples and ripe limes dominate, with a touch of white blossom.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'Fantastic bright and zesty acidity.' Tanya Mann, consultant.
£10.95 Eurowines
£9.32 Matthew Clark
£7.00 Inverarity Morton
£15.65 Bibendum
'A rich and vibrant vibrant wine that's showing very well. There are loads of ripe, expressive berry notes, with bright linear acidity and killer freshness. This will age very well too.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'A perfumed nose of crushed strawberry and sourdough, leading to a complex and developing palate, and culminating in a rewarding finish.' Hamish Greening, Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers.
'A ripe and concentrated style showing signs of maturity with notes of red apples, butter and dried herbs. This is a serious champagne that can accompany a whole meal with no issues.' Diana Rollan, D&D London.'There's a good balance of citrus and toast here. This is a refreshing and crisp style, but with some good weight in the mouth too.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
£32.59 Hatch Mansfield
'A complex wine with intense dried orange peel and apricots, and good balance between acidity, body and alcohol, all leading to a long finish of lemon with a hint of green apple.' Elisa Soggia, Trivet.'Rich and full of flavours of peach and redcurrants.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.'Lush, with plum fruit, dried raspberries and strawberries.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.
£156.00 Hatch Mansfield, Matthew Clark
'Mineral, with a touch of salinity, with citrus zest and a red fruit backdrop.' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.'Orange peel and flower notes on the nose, with some honey too, leading to some good bubbles on the fresh and clean palate, full of fruit and herbal flavours. Good length and intensity on the finish.' Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.
£30.79 Castelnau Wine Agencies
'A rich and fruity champagne - this is really well done.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'Fresh, with wild strawberry and gentle white flowers, leading to a fresh mousse with light herbal character and a refreshing seaweed note.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'Good depth of apples and pink fruits, and a little biscuit note too.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.
£22.00 Boutinot, Christopher Piper Wines
'A floral, vibrant style with good length, complexity and long ageing potential. This is full of character, and perfect to accompany full meals.' Diana Rollan, D&D London.'There's a great, elegant texture to this, with fresh, vibrant acids and a long stone-fruit finish. And it's absolutely beautiful to look at.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.
£42.95 Liberty Wines
'Rich, luscious and long, with mature fruit leading to almost dried-fruit notes.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.'A great rosé with complex aromas, an elegant palate and a gentle structure, inviting you to have more.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'An aperitif that would also work well with grilled fish.' Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.
£261.80 Pernod Ricard UK
'This is really fresh, with some dried fruits and some good hints of oxidation, along with some earthy and leathery notes, and a creamy texture.' Andres Ituarte, team leader.'Round and fruit-forward, with a savoury finish.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.'A pleasing summer-fruits nose, with strawberries and cream, and a dry, crisp finish.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.
£30.69 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A great rosé champagne, with good acidity on a fruity palate with some pink grapefruit notes.' Lionel Periner, team leader.'This is fresh, ripe and round, with a fine mousse and good weight - a sparkling that could be paired with a whole meal. It's elegant and complex, and with enough body, to pair with white meat dishes.' Diana Rollan, D&D London.
£26.47 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£30.06 Matthew Clark
£27.12 Matthew Clark
£32.59 Hatch Mansfield, Matthew Clark
£25.13 Hatch Mansfield
£31.60 Liberty Wines
£34.09 Bibendum
'A lightly coloured, delicately flavoured rosé, with crunchy fruit that carries nicely through to its long finish. Refreshing.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'Right from the start you get these lovely fruit and pastry notes that go all the way through to the end.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.'Good for discerning champagne lovers, and for fine-dining establishments and wine bars alike.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
'This has a beautiful salmon-orange colour, and is pithy and citrus-driven, with potential to age well.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.'An elegant nose, with all of the flavours rolling out on the palate and a slightly oily texture that just lasts and lasts.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.'Something to have alongside a meal, with its vibrant acidity and richness on the finish.' Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.
£22.86 Amathus
'A very enjoyable and refreshing wine, with lots of juicy, vibrant red fruits, soft mousse and good acidity.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Lovely, punchy fruit with some floral notes, and a bit of crunch leaving me wanting more.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.'This would be great for any time as a light aperitif, and would be ideal for a wine bar or alongside some seafood.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.
£19.73 Matthew Clark, Camel Valley, St Austell Brewery
'A beautiful, engaging nose with citrus, minerality, floral notes and some wild strawberry, and some superb definition in the mouth, with a well-defined, classy palate. Great stuff.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Rounded and voluptuous on the palate, with smoked cherry notes, good intensity of fruit and a persistent finish.' Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.
£28.30 Bibendum
'An ethereal, delicate style, with the fleeting memory of fruit and roses, and a light mocha note, with a finish that's tart and refreshing.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.'This has notes of pear, apple, strawberries and raspberries, along with a floral hint and high acidity, with fruit that keeps coming back to balance.' Luma Monteiro, Wineria.
£27.42 Jascots Wine Merchants
'Opening with a warm autolytic nose, with underlying intense red fruits with blood orange and pink grapefruit too, there's a nice richness on the palate.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'This balances savoury, toasty flavours with some ripe orchard fruit.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'A bone-dry style that's well-suited to seafood.' Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.
£18.50 Laithwaite's Wine
'One for sparkling wine connoisseurs - and special occasions - this is a good, representative example of quality English sparkling wine.' Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.'An interesting wine that's gentle on the nose, and elegant, making for a good aperitif. It has ageing potential too.' Michele Ciciriello, China Tang at The Dorchester.
£30.00 Gusbourne Estate
'A beautifully complex nose, with soft autolysis supporting ripe stone fruits, red apple and a delicate florality, leading to a rounded, long finish.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.'Mouthwatering, with red fruit like cranberry and cherry, and autolysis very present on the finish. I can see this being served with a strawberry cheesecake in a restaurant.' Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.
£18.41 Matthew Clark, Greyfriars Vineyard
'There's great balance here of elegant fruit and minerality, supported by some lovely acidity, and leading to a long, intense finish.' Janusz Sasiadek, Mercato Metropolitano.'A subtle but complex nose of stone fruit and warm dough, leading to a soft, rounded palate.' Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.
£22.90 Matthew Clark, Greyfriars Vineyard
'Elegant, bright and juicy, with strawberry fruits and lots of life.' Jade Koch, team leader.'Lovely soft raspberries on the palate, with a fresh and long finish and a touch of residual sugar.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.'This would go perfectly with an afternoon tea, pairing with fresh pastries and scones with clotted cream.' Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.
£14.30 Berry Bros & Rudd, Fields, Morris & Verdin
£27.99 Poulton Hill Estate
£24.10 Enotria&Coe
£16.70 Bibendum
£17.62 Hennings Wine
£12.00 Chet and Waveney Valley Vineyard
'A fresh and easy-drinking style, with some good bubbles too.' Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.'Notes of blackcurrant leaf, lime zest and liquorice root, with some background minerality too.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.'This is fresh, clean and fragrant, with good complexity. Great value for money.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.
£8.25 Boutinot
'With light strawberry and raspberry notes, as well as some watermelon, this is light and very easy-drinking, and has massive appeal for by the glass.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'Perfumed pear notes with some wild strawberries and a creaminess, and hints of cherry too.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'Fruit-forward and charming.' Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.
£7.91 Matthew Clark
£10.34 Zonin UK
£21.01 Matthew Clark
£23.45 Enotria&Coe
£0.90 Felix Solis Avantis UK Ltd
£3.54 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark
£5.76 Size: 75cl Enotria&Coe
'Refreshing and fruity with sweetness that isn't over the top. There's lively freshness with pineapple acidity.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Some delicate aromatic peach and apricot notes here.' Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.'Very elegant on the nose, and delicate on the palate - an option for a fine-dining wine list.' Gianluca Provenzani, Belmond Cadogan Hotel.
£7.05 Size: 50cl Biddenden Vineyards
'With its lovely fruit and fresh bubbles, this is an interesting style to finish dinner, ending on a sweet, fresh note.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.'Vibrant and juicy strawberries, raspberries and redcurrants combine with some lively acidity on the palate. This would be a really fun pairing for fruit-based desserts such as peach Melba or strawberries and cream.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.
£12.10 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines
'Wow. Dried fruit, gingerbread spice and salted caramel.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Honeyed toffee apple, luscious raisins, and some floral notes of rose perfume too.' Tom Forrest, team leader.'This has a big personality, with roasted fruit and toffee, as well as burnt caramel on the palate, with raisins and hay too. I love the texture and flavour. Beautiful.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£26.53 Size: 37.5cl Bibendum
'A typical Riesling, rich and ripe, with some jammy stone fruit and well-balanced acidity.' Erik Simonics, Annabel’s.'Myer lemon, orange blossom and a hint of honeysuckle, and lively acidity. A perfect match with funky cheeses.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.'A really damn good wine, with crème brûlée and kerosene, as well as honeyed fruits.' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.
£18.21 Size: 37.5cl Bibendum
'This is textbook botrytis.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.'Some full-on marzipan and honey notes, with little licks of orange peel too, and decent acidity.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.'Nectarine and apricot skin flavours lead to some light treacle notes. Overall this is an elegant and food-friendly wine.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.
£12.82 Size: 37.5cl Ester Wines
'The complexity here is impressive, with serious decadence on the nose and palate, showing candied rose, pineapple, tarte tatin, honeyed apricot and candied orange peel.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Ripe, with honeyed peaches and apricots. This is luscious, rich and complex, not to mention intensely sweet.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
£35.08 Size: 37.5cl Enotria&Coe
'A glorious Tokaji, with golden plums and peaches, tea leaves and the suggestion of mint.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.'Elegant, rich, complex! This is a really lovely example.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Extravagant, complex and full of joy. This is rich and unctuous in the mouth with fresh honey drizzled on pineapple. Spot on.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.
£38.09 Size: 50cl Top Selection
'A nose full of cooked, ripe stone fruit, with a soft and gentle palate with a lasting edge of sweet cinder toffee.' Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.'Buttery, honeyed loveliness, with a tart citrus finish.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.'Built around citrus acidity, with pineapple notes, as well as some vanilla.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.
£18.60 Size: 50cl Best of Hungary Ltd.
'Complex, rich and enthralling.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'A mature, tawny style with lots of tertiary notes, with dates, dried fruits and raisins.' Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.'This has notes of cloves, lemon thyme and bruised apple, together with toasted almonds and lemon zest.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.
£75.80 Size: 50cl Anama Cellar
'Delicious, with intense honeyed apricot notes.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'An unctuous texture, with honeysuckle and floral notes joining poached pears in cinnamon and orange syrup.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.'Orange and sherbet lemon notes, with some crisp acidity.' Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House
£30.83 Size: 37.5cl Enotria&Coe
'Amazing juicy notes of redcurrant, raspberry, rhubarb and dried apricots, with great freshness on the palate and acidity that keeps the flavours running for miles. This would be an incredible match with rhubarb and custard dishes, as well as creamy blue cheese.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Super-sweet and luscious, with good length and complexity.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.
£41.87 Size: 37.5cl Enotria&Coe
'Super-classy New Zealand purity, with a silky mouthfeel and notes of jasmine, gooseberry, greengages and crystalline fruit, with some green tea leaves too.' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.'Ripe, luscious and incredibly vibrant, with melon, mango and citrus.' Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.
£16.17 Size: 37.5cl Enotria&Coe
'A very complex and clear wine that would suit a fine-dining restaurant, with notes of apricot and honey.' Gianluca Provenzani, Belmond Cadogan Hotel.'Ripe quince, peach and apricot aromas, with a floral, petal note, leading to a honeyed and syrupy palate with some warming spices on the finish. Bring on the biscotti.' Tom Forrest, team leader.
£20.20 Size: 37.5cl Mondial Wine
'This is racy and vibrant on the palate, with a mixture of barbecued pineapple, apricot, marmalade, honeyed lemon zest and minerals, all with some incredible complexity and acidity, and a finish that lasts for a century.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'So delicious and refreshing for a sweet wine - this would go astonishingly with chilli-spiced roasted pineapple and coffee ice-cream.' Laurent Richet MS, team leader.
£21.84 Size: 37.5cl Bibendum
£14.00 Size: 50cl Best of Hungary Ltd.
£25.90 Size: 50cl Best of Hungary Ltd.
£10.37 Size: 37.5cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£15.16 Size: 37.5cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£24.59 Size: 50cl Bibendum
£24.03 Size: 50cl Bibendum
£12.87 Size: 37.5cl Top Selection
'Rounded and polished, this is a fruity, juicy wine with an earthy finish and a peppery aftertaste.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'Notes of wild flowers and wild berries, followed by a delicate palate that's soft and smooth. A very elegant wine with great acidity and good balance.' Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.'A light, fresh, easy style, with redcurrants and cherries, and some herbal notes.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£11.25 Lucien Arkas Baglari
'A subtle and elegant wine, almost Gamay-like and refreshing, this is youthful, with red berries and red flowers. Great.' Olivier Marie, team leader.'A bit rustic in style, with juicy cherry, strawberry and raspberry notes, and firm tannins.' Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.'With primary red and blackberry fruit, this is a good house wine option for specialist restaurants, served with antipasti.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.
£5.99 Taste Turkey
'With plummy black fruit, cassis and cedar spice, this has a very sleek mouthfeel, peppery but in balance, and with a gorgeous finish.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'This has a tea-like nose with some strawberries and blackcurrants and some demerara sugar. That tea character follows through on the palate.' Jade Koch, team leader.'A well-made wine that would work well in high-end restaurants.' Raphael Thierry, consultant.
£19.72 Pamukkale Sarapcilik
'Super cool and elegant, with a fluid palate and a dry finish.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'Good structure and winemaking - an effortless, juicy wine.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'Potpourri, dried black fruit and spice on the nose, leading to dense jammy fruit and some peppery tannins.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'A whisper of red berries and strawberries, with a gentle palate. An all-day-long red wine.' Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.
£14.50 Pamukkale Sarapcilik
'A delicate and feminine style, with an elegant nose and floral character. Great by-the-glass material.' Olivier Marie, team leader.'This has a lightness of touch, with a light bramble nose and good acidity.' Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.'With its light, fresh body and great fruit and spice, this would be great as a chilled red in the summer.' Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.
£10.44 Taste Turkey
'A polished wine with rich peach, ripe lemon and ripe mango, minerality and a creamy texture on the rich and opulent palate.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'Strong sea breeze salinity, with a concentrated mid palate and gentle grip.' Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.'With apricot notes, good acidity and minerality, this can stand up to meaty fish dishes like Dover sole meunière.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.
£22.00 Tees
'Elegant and with personality, this has intense red fruit notes, with leather, tobacco and dried flowers too. Different, and very interesting.' Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.'A super-enjoyable, juicy red, with blackberries and a bit of baking spice, as well as mocha and chocolate notes, and a velvet texture. Great for a premium steak house.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.
'Opening with fresh nectarine aromas and sweet herbs, this has light green notes on a fine and balanced palate.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'With some lime, mango and orange notes and a fresh, mineral, salty character, this would be good with oysters and raw fish.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.
£10.40 Lucien Arkas Baglari
'This is smoky on the nose, with notes of tangerine and lime running through, and a crisp finish.' Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.'Creamy, with stone fruit notes and a flinty element too, this is refreshing, with some good acidity.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.'Lime, grape and grapefruit - a refreshing wine to pair with raw fish and shellfish.' Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.
£13.20 Doluca
'Juicy, with good restraint and concentration, this is an effortless wine with some clean winemaking behind it.' Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.'A well-balanced wine with aromatic thyme and pepper notes on the nose, leading to a juicy palate with friendly tannins.' Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.
£10.85 Doluca
'There's complexity and concentration here, with black olives and dried herbs, and good structure and balance.' Guillaume Mahaut, ETM Group.'This has a beautiful fruit profile on the nose, leading to a super-smooth palate and a clean finish.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.
£9.95 Pamukkale Sarapcilik
'Bright, with life and personality, this has oak and vanilla character, and lots of raspberry and cherry fruit. It would be good with lamb chops.' Jade Koch, team leader.'This is a broad and finely perfumed wine that's chunky and modern in style.' Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.
£14.50 Suvla Wines
'With its bright red fruits, this is super-fresh - a really interesting wine that needs food.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'This is subtle and light, with a delicate nose that's rather elegant, leading to a floral character with rose petals and potpourri complexity.' Olivier Marie, team leader.
£17.12 Suvla Wines
'Opening with fresh ripe cassis and some light herbal and spice aromas, this leads to fresh and rich red and black fruits with some light black tobacco notes too.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'With notes of fresh tapenade, black cherries and fresh herbs, this has good complexity and structure, with a little smokiness on the finish.' Guillaume Mahaut, ETM Group.
£17.10 Tees
'This opens with ripe red cherry and sweet Morocco spices, leading to fresh tobacco leaves with nice chocolate and coffee aromas. A well-balanced wine.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'An elegant wine with sweet spices, ripe plums and a lingering, pleasant finish.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.
£7.53 Lucien Arkas Baglari
'An elegant white wine that's extremely well-balanced and structured, with aromas of jasmine flowers, peaches and apricot, and flavours of jammy tropical fruits like mango and pineapple, with a creamy, buttery feel. Very easy to drink, and will pair with most seafood and salads.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.
£12.50 Anatolian Foods
'The aromatic palate here is really diverse, from fruit to spice, and with integrated oak, a lovely texture and very pleasant finish.' Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.'This has notes of dark cherry, ripe plum and dark chocolate with black pepper, and some smoky, herbal and mineral notes.' Markus Dilger, Dilger Sommelier Selection.
'Intense aromas of green apples and pears lead to exquisite flavours of guava, pineapples and peaches. Amazing structure, and utterly refreshing. Good value for money too, and would go perfectly with seafood. An interesting wine.' Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.
£7.39 Taste Turkey
'This has ripe black cherries on the nose, with waxy notes and a meatiness too, leading to powerful power tannins with dark chocolate and coffee on the palate, with an amazing finish.' Andre Luís Martins, team leader.'With black cassis on the nose, and luscious ripe fruit on the palate, this is a big wine in all respects, but without the heaviness. Very stylish.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£21.03 Suvla Wines
'A serious, dark and complex wine, with flavours of meat, game, dried sour cherries and dried roses - savoury and deep.' Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.'Luscious, perfumed and insanely fruity, with intense red bramble fruits, framboise, rosehip and a grind of pepper, leading to luscious, fleshy summer berry coulis with a delightful peppery kick.' Angela Reddin, team leader.
£12.82 Kavaklidere Saraplari
'A very interesting and well-balanced wine with sweet spice like nutmeg, coconut and vanilla, and some apricots and stone fruit. One for fine-dining restaurants.' Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.'Rich, complex and elegant, with tropical fruit balanced well with freshness, and a lovely long finish.' Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.
'Notes of peach, apricot, citrus skin and pith, with an additional mineral and almost saline note, and a savoury herbal character.' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.'An intriguing wine with some pastry and marzipan cake, as well as orange blossom and almond notes, and a salty, savoury note.' Guillaume Mahaut, ETM Group.
£13.37 Tireli Ciftligi A.S. (Kastro Tireli)
'This is quite complex on the nose, with some stewed and dried berry notes alongside coffee and spice, with a lick of orange peel. On the palate there's good balance, with all the flavours quite well integrated.' Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'Rich, full-bodied and earthy, with some persistent tannins.' Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.
£17.55 Tireli Ciftligi A.S. (Kastro Tireli)
£9.10 Lucien Arkas Baglari
£6.60 Anatolian Foods
£9.28 Doluca
£9.62 Doluca
£7.50 Anatolian Foods
£15.35 Anatolian Foods
£18.35 Anatolian Foods
£23.63 Doluca
£9.28 Suvla Wines
£13.20 Suvla Wines
£17.00 Tees
£13.78 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A fabulous wine with a light, nuanced nose that gives way to an intense eruption of flavours and textures. Scintillating drive and superb balance.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Wonderfully complex, rich and unctuous, lifted throughout by rose water and orange blossom notes. This has a real backbone to it, while being creamy and full-bodied.' Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.
£103.10 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Lovely layers of complexity with soft, ripe white fruits replacing mineral flavours on the mid-palate before these return to dominate the finish with some spicy white pepper.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'A perfumed style with intense peach and white rose and a dense core of ripe melon and apricot, and an array of spices and herbs to add complexity.' Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.
£39.69 Enotria&Coe
'Green tea, chalk, physalis and lime-drenched papaya - there's a complex interaction of flavours and textures here. An intensely mineral and fruity wine with an astounding finish.' Angela Reddin, team leader.'Lovely stony aromas with apricot, fleshy peach and a hint of ginger, and an approachable, expressive palate with tropical notes and a distinctive mineral-rich finish.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.
£18.73 Enotria&Coe
'A really expressive, elegant style that's creamy and mineral, with citrus-driven aromatics and an abundance of spice with some garrigue. A lovely, rounded, well-balanced palate, with acidity providing just enough tension between flavours, body and texture.' Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.'Lush, rich mouth-filling fruits like apple and melon, with a distinctly honeyed waxy note.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.
£53.23 Enotria&Coe
£13.21 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
£13.53 Enotria&Coe
£24.46 Top Selection