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'Classic Riesling, opening with a petrol note on the nose that gives way to a beautiful apple and peach tone on the palate, along with a saline minerality and a flinty note, leading to a smoky finish with a crisp note of lime.' Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.'Great expression of terroir, and of the grape itself.' Giuseppe D'Aniello, The London Edition.
£29.20 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'There’s depth in fruit here, and intrigue, with notes of wet soil, some mushroom and a little volatility that lifts the wine, as well as cassis, clove, cedar and vanilla, with well-integrated tannins on the palate.' Stephanie Wangui, Noble Rot.'Great concentration, with red and black fruits, and a touch of clove and vanilla.' Giuseppe D'Aniello, The London Edition.
£20.00 Size: 75cl Waddesdon
'Soft Cabernet with ripe, dark fruit and herbaceous nuances. A good quality wine.' Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.'Notes of plum, cherry and crème de cassis with mint and baking spice – a complex wine, and very smooth.' Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.'Evident oak, with bright fruit notes, as well as violets. Good tannins, and good length too.' Vanessa Stolz, Pine.
£20.50 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine
'A slightly developed, oxidative nose with bread and yeast, as well as some oak, red apple and tangerine, and toasted nuts, with more nuttiness on the palate. Good length, with acidity that’s strong but integrated. Exceptional value.' Matthew Davison, Moor Hall.'A balanced wine that is perfect for tasting menus in fine dining restaurants.' Giacomo Recchia, Bob Bob Ricard.
£28.50 Size: 75cl Firth & Co
'A big personality, showing plenty of complex florals, orchard and stone fruits, fresh herbs and a silky, chalky mineral finish. Outstanding elegance.' Chris Goodale, Julie’s Restaurant.'Notes of fresh pastry, anise, herbs, peach and citrus. Fantastic texture – delicate yet powerful in flavour. A versatile style, perfect for celebratory or gastronomic occasions, and will continue to develop.' Matthew Davison, Moor Hall.
£159.01 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines, Matthew Clark, LWC Drinks
'Aromas of honey, caramel, and a touch of bruised apple, leading to a palate that’s dry and complex, with intense flavours.' Giacomo Recchia, Bob Bob Ricard.'A full-flavoured and full-bodied champagne, with maturity of fruit, including tropical and stone fruit, as well as yeasty, bready notes, leading to a long finish. A food-friendly wine.' Anastasios Karakasis, Bacchanalia.
£29.28 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine
'Ripe lime fruit with herbal nuances, as well as lovely stone fruits marinated in fennel and basil. Lovely texture, yet retaining great energy too – a good example of the region’s potential, and great value for money.' Miguel Crunia, Fìon.'A refreshing, vibrant expression that’s super fresh and super drinkable – a great example of the style.' Jonathan Kleeman, Story Group.
£12.00 Size: 75cl Enotria&Coe
'Good varietal expression here, with bergamot, fresh apricot, white peach and wet stone aromas, leading to a palate that’s crisp and well-structured, and a long, refreshing finish.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Gordon Ramsay Group.'A decadent, rounded and complex expression of this variety, showing incredible balance and complexity. Great for food pairing, with both minerality and a creamy finish.' Jonathan Kleeman, Story Group.
£17.66 Size: 75cl Walker & Wodehouse Wines
'Great fruit, with elegant notes of cherry and violet, as well as rose and pepper, nuances of leather and ripe, mature tannins. A lovely finish with great complexity and crunchy red fruits.' Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.'With notes of tart red berries, sandalwood and clove, this is ferrous and wild, yet with delicate, silk-like tannins.' Chris Parker, consultant sommelier.
£26.78 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'A mineral and fruity wine with notes of peach, nectarine and pineapple. Balanced and well rounded, with a pleasant finish.' Anastasios Karakasis, Bacchanalia.'The nose is very expressive of the warm climate, with stone fruit, tropical fruit and yellow flowers, leading to a palate that’s mineral and savoury. A great match with aged cheese.' Giacomo Recchia, Bob Bob Ricard.
£8.82 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine
'Immediate stone fruit, apricot and peach yoghurt, as well as honey and buckwheat. Beeswax on the palate, with grain and cereal notes, and a touch of orange. A gastronomic style, with depth.' Matthew Davison, Moor Hall.'Mineral and savoury notes, with orchard and stone fruit. A food friendly wine that would be perfect for a gastropub.' Giacomo Recchia, Bob Bob Ricard.
£10.00 Size: 75cl RBW Wines
'A rich, lush wine with complex tropical fruits and an oily texture, along with a mineral tone throughout the palate.' Jonathan Kleeman, Story Group.'Outstanding concentration of stone fruit, fresh quince and poached pear, with white pepper, cinnamon and clove spice flourishing, and the oak adding some tonka bean and ginger rock and roll to it too.' Miguel Crunia, Fìon.
£17.67 Size: 75cl Bibendum
'A full and intense wine that ticks all the boxes, with red and dark berries, sweet notes and spices. Oak and tannins are all very well integrated, with a full body and a long finish.' Anastasios Karakasis, Bacchanalia.'A fantastic Barbera with silky red and dark fruit, chocolate and baking spice. An absolute delight to drink.' Chris Goodale, Julie’s Restaurant.
£33.95 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'Mature fruit flavours of red apple, mirabelle plum, dried lemon peel and apricot, with some lactic, buttery nuances and autolytic ones too, such as chestnut peel and dried shiitake. Rich concentration and a good acid backbone.' Miguel Crunia, Fìon.'Soft and juicy, with notes of ripe lemon, stone fruit, papaya and mango. A lively, bright wine.' Emma Denney, Claridge's.
£24.44 Size: 75cl Novel Wines Ltd
'Complex and layered, showing brightness and energy, but with development too.' Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.'Toasty and yeasty, with brioche and a good hit of green apple. Complexity and nuttiness make this ideal by the glass and for food matching, as well as taking a spot on the wine list. One for those looking for a rival to champagne.' Erin Donnelly, Heron.
£51.03 Size: 75cl A-Nobis Sektkellerei Norbert Szigeti GmbH
'Hedonistic, with gorgeous red fruit and well-judged oxidative notes, married to a grippy, almost chalky texture. A rich champagne alternative.' Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.'Acidity here is balanced well by developed fruit and autolytic qualities – a complex style of Austrian sparkling.' Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.'A hint of smoke and balanced acidity lend themselves to food matching.' Erin Donnelly, Heron.
£25.23 Size: 75cl A-Nobis Sektkellerei Norbert Szigeti GmbH
Complex and balanced, with dominant Riesling characteristics and a long, fresh finish.' Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.'High intensity, with lime, lemon and petrol notes. Good complexity and good length.' Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester. ‘This is well balanced and lengthy, with some nice bitterness on the finish. A very good choice for wine pairing menus.' Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.
£26.01 Size: 75cl Pol Roger
'Perfumed with floral notes of damson and iris, as well as red and black fruit. There’s stone minerality and structured tannin that’s fine and integrated, and alcohol in harmony.' Stephanie Wangui, Noble Rot.'Good definition and expression of terroir, with great intensity on the nose, ripe tannins integrated with soft alcohol, and good concentration.' Giuseppe D'Aniello, The London Edition.
£21.77 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines
'An energetic wine that shows varietal character and all the elegance of sweet spice and the cedar flavours of the oak.' Miguel Crunia, Fìon.'With complex aromas, this has great finesse and structure, but without losing its wild, fruity and vegetal character. Very round and intense in the mouth, leading to an electric finish.' Emanuel Pesqueira, Gordon Ramsay Group.
£72.00 Size: 75cl Enotria&Coe
'A wonderful, rich and elegant PX! Notes of caramel, toffee, date and prune make this a great match for coffee ice cream.' Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.'Black and green tea notes on the nose lead to powerful flavours on the palate, of fig and date, with a delicate roast coffee element too. Sweet but well balanced.' Chris Parker, consultant sommelier.
£19.90 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines
'Notes of sweet figs, dates, coffee, marzipan and roasted nuts, leading to an intense, rich palate that’s long and complex. Delicious.' Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.'A well-orchestrated sherry, with toasted almond, hazelnut, praline and blood orange. This would be excellent with duck liver and fruit.' Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.'A very versatile wine, and elegant too.' Julio D Tauste, Orrery.
£30.41 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines
'Herbal upfront, with hints of menthol on the nose and palate. This has high acidity and grippy tannins – there’s good potential to age here.' Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.'A very well made wine, with great structure that balances tannins and acidity, as well as typical Sangiovese fruit. A long finish too. Top class.' Isa Bal MS, head of judging.
£65.00 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine