Sommelier Wine Awards 2025 Winners

'A bright, golden colour with an aromatic nose of lychee, Turkish delight and rose petals, leading to a floral palate with a lot of rose shining through, as well as honey and honeydew melon.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Town House.

'Complex tropical fruit and floral notes, such as gold kiwi, lychee and rose petals, with a long finish.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, consultant sommelier.

£15.88 Size: 75cl

'A textured wine, packed with a mix of red and black fruit flavours, as well as a little hint of leather and smokiness.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Town House.

'Dark notes of blackberries, cocoa and vanilla, as well as some cinnamon and anise. Good freshness and minerality, with a medium-long finish.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

£23.52 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Notes of blueberry, plum, tobacco and leather, leading to deep concentration of dark fruit notes, with complex, ripe character - all very attractively wrapped in sweet spice and toast notes.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, consultant sommelier.

'Lovely floral, violet aromas, and great freshness on the palate, with high tannins, and blue and red fruits complemented with vanilla , cloves and cinnamon.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

£22.54 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'This has a beautiful structure - crunchy, intense and full.'
Maria Cintoli, Majestic Wine.

'Notes of vanila, oak and papaya.'
Konsantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

'Showing beautiful balance, with a creaminess that is really lovely and welcoming. A beautiful expression of the balance between power and elegance.'
Charlie Richards, Claridge's Restaurant.

£75.95 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'A fresh and flinty nose with a hint of good quality oak, leading to a palate with a good, ripe texture and concentration.'
Federico Moccia, 67 Pall Mall.

'With notes of citrus and wet stones, this is flinty and light, with additional herbaceous notes, hay and savoury notes of grain. Elegant and structured, and well balanced. It will be interesting to see how this develops.'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca.

£17.86 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Notes of chamomile, hay and vanilla are joined by quite concentrated aromas of vanilla.'
Federico Moccia, 67 Pall Mall.

'Textured and complex on the nose, buttery, with brioche, fruit and some smokiness too - all of the textbook notes for a premium Burgundy, and with a long, fresh finish too.'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca.

£28.92 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Perfectly integrated oak balanced nicely with some slightly developed citrus fruit, all leading to a long, pleasant finish.'
Dylan Johnstone-Morris, Julie's Restaurant.

'Rich butter and cream stands out on the nose, with some almost-candied fruit. Slight savoury on the palate, followed by a long finish.'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca.

'Indulgent and inviting, with great acidity underpinning a full but fresh mouthfeel. Lovely stuff.'
Tom Fahey, consultant sommelier.

£25.62 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Pretty nose with violet notes, leading to a body that's generous without being chewy. A nice example to highlight the region, and a good pairing with duck a l'orange.'
Charlie Richards, Claridge's Restaurant.

'A great palate, with notes of rose petal, cherry and pomegranate.'
Eric Zwiebel MS, wine consultant.

'An amazing expression of strawberries, sour cherries and cocoa - this would be great with roasted pigeon.'
Konsantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£49.63 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Balsamic, minty and complex on both the nose and the palate. There's high acidity here, with well integrated alcohol, and a long finish.'
Dario Barbato, San Carlo Group.

'Great expression of fruit, with pleasant acidity on a refreshing palate, leading to a long finish.'
Anastasios Karakasis, 17th Bruton Street.

'A good quality wine with fruit and floral elements - good quality for the price.'
Lorenzo Tonelli, Maison Estelle and Estelle Manor.

£12.68 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Full-bodied with a silky texture, refined tannins and excellent length, this is a complex blend of power and elegance.'
Daniele Di Blasio, Bulgari Hotel Group 'There's a mixture of red and black fruit, sweet spices and a subtlety of toast from the oak. On the palate it's supple, rich, velvety and well balanced.'
Miguel Gomez Cabarera, Berkmann Wine Cellars 'Perfumed with violet and pepper, there's concentration here with well intergrated alcohol giving overall balance.'
Zoe Donadio, Apracity Restaurant

£22.84 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Defined black fruit, sweet spices, smoke and herbal notes. A lot of dill and coconut. Some earth, soil, forest floor. On the palate the structure is elegant, with refined tannins and varietal character. Suitable for bottle ageing and development.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant 'A blockbuster style. Warming, brooding dark fruit and spice, a little gravelly minerality, chalky tannin. Bold and round.'
Dion Wai, OXO 'Spicy, with cloves abd dark chocolate on the nose. Dark fruits and bitter dark chocolate on the palate., Powerful, complex and intense grippy tannins.'
Bianca Potenza, Van Rees Group

£51.14 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'A beautiful example of Chablis that's drinking nicely above its price point. This opens with a clean and complex nose, with ripe fruits and citrus, and some lovely weight from lees adding texture and mouthfeel.'
Charlie Richards, Claridge's Restaurant.

'With exotic ripe passion fruit notes, this is rounded, with great texture.'
Eric Zwiebel MS, wine consultant.

£18.55 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'A great balance of freshness and minerality, leading to a creamy finish.'
Konsantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

'Really orchard fruit dominant, with a rounded finish.'
Charlie Richards, Claridge's Restaurant.

'Buttery, silky and very soft, with a nice finish.'
Maria Cintoli, Majestic Wine.

'Tropical melon fruit, leading to an oiliness on the palate, with a mineral element.'
Eric Zwiebel MS, wine consultant.

£43.50 Size: 75cl

'Well integrated brioche and toast notes alongside generous stone fruit and citrus. This is wonderfully balanced, with complex notes of ripe tangerine and melon, with zesty acidity and a long finish.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, consultant sommelier.

'Almonds, marzipan and hazelnuts, but still showing lots of ripe fruit too, like apple and peach.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Town House.

£57.79 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Dry, full bodied, stunning oyster shells on the nose that follows the first thing on the palate, adding some vanilla, buterscotch, quince and toated almonds. High-class Chardonnay.'
Viorel Filip, Sartoria Restaurant 'I really like it. Over-ripe yellow apples blending with yeasty aromas on the nose. The palate is round with notes of ripe fruits and cream but without being over-powerful. This could be on a list of a fine dining restaurant.'
Pasqual Moschettieri, Louis Restaurants Gentle ripe fruits and an elegant nose with white peach, pinapple and wet stone. Very well integrated and showing nice complexity.'
Giovanni Andriulo, The Ritz

£26.84 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Tropical notes of pineapple and candied citrus. Reductive, flinty notes on the nose. Lingering minerality to the finish and a nice balance with the alcohol.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant 'Forward oak complexity, baking spices, toasty stone fruit and a warming palate of appealing white fleshy stone fruit. This wine has good balance and solid freshness.'
Dion Wai, OXO 'A well-executed New World Chardonnay with length and a lingering minerality.'
Mattia Mazzi, Restaurant 21

£31.79 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A rich and opulent style, with well integrated oak and creamy aromas. Waxy lemon and ripe red apple flavours are woven with a flinty, stony mineral touch - a perfect pairing for a white fish dish with a creamy butter sauce.'
Emma Denney, Claridges.

'Creamy texture with vibrant acidity, showcasing flavours of nectarine, crushed almond, and subtle vanilla. This would pair well with butternut squash risotto with parmesan, as the creamy textures would echo the wine’s mouthfeel.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Pesqueira Consulting & Management.

£18.93 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'An elegant nose of citrus and stone fruits, with hints of honey.'
Anastasios Karakasis, 17th Bruton Street.

'Fresh aromas of apples and pears, alongside some tropical notes, and a flinty character too.'
Dario Barbato, San Carlo Group.

'Very elegant fruit here, with pronounced but elegant lemon peel, white peaches, white nectarines and lemon blossom. Refreshing acidity and good body. Great value for money too.'
Lorenzo Tonelli, Maison Estelle and Estelle Manor.

£15.80 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'With leather and sweet spices at first, this is fresh and young on the palate, with hints of cocoa and coffee beans.'
Chiara Sieni, Rise & Vine.

'A beautifully crafted wine that's harmonious and balanced, with great depth and a polished finish.'
Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks Restaurant.

£31.66 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Balsamic and violet notes to start with, along with walnuts, vanilla, nutmeg and strawberry jam to complement. An elegant wine.'
Viorel Filip, Global Wine and Supplier Management.

'Pine-scented forest on the nose, culminating in a fresh mint finish.'
Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks Restaurant.

'An elegant nose, great integrated body, and good structure, with silky tannins and a good aftertaste.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles Hotel at the OWO.

£13.00 Size: 75cl

'Barbecue-like aromas of leather and bacon, leading to a smooth and polished palate with nicely integrated oak character alongside dried red fruit and dried flowers too.'
Chiara Sieni, Rise & Vine.

'An elegant nose and an intense palate, with nice structure and a rich finish with good intensity.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles Hotel at the OWO.

£26.95 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

''Cedar, cigar, plum and ripe cherries on the nose, with an elegant palate showing fresh and dried herbal notes. Great structure, and very well managed oak tannins.'
Chiara Sieni, Rise & Vine.

'Good structure and fruitiness here, opening with ripe and rich cherry, and leading to good freshness and body, and a finish that's rich and intense, with good texture and tannin integration.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles Hotel at the OWO.

£21.00 Size: 75cl

'A creamy intense nose with brioche and candied lemon, leading to a palate that's creamy, with good concentration of fruit.'
Federico Moccia, 67 Pall Mall.

'Rich fruit, like apple and pear, as well as some toast, and oxidative characters too, leading to a long, evolving finish and a rich mousse.'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca.

£16.14 Size: 75cl

'Youthful, with intense aromas of pears and peaches, and vibrant acidity.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

'Light and fresh, with notes of peach and a lively mouthfeel. An easy drinking crowd pleaser.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

'A fruity, mineral wine with good aromatic expression.'
Maria Federica Salvador, A Tafona by Lucia Freitas.

£11.02 Size: 75cl

'Crisp on the nose, with good intensity and showing a little development, including some petrol, and leading to freshness on the palate, with candied citrus and orchard notes.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles Hotel at the OWO.

'A lovely nose, opening with a floral bouquet and ripe fruit characters, and some smokiness to add complexity. The palate is well balanced and elegant, with some nuttiness coming through - fresh and lively, overall.'
Chiara Sieni, Rise & Vine.

£16.21 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'A well structured wine, with notes of strawberry, plum and dark cherry, with some fig to finish.'
Viorel Filip, Global Wine and Supplier Management.

'Elegant and intense, this opens with floral aromas - a wine with great structure and body.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles Hotel at the OWO.

'Notes of iron ore and tobacco, as well as some warm menthol spice, a herbal character and a long, smoky finish that would pair well with venison.'
Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks Restaurant.

£10.65 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

'Aromatic with lovely richness on both nose and palate. A great match with Thai cuisine.'
Daniel Marzotto, Sketch 'Super-pronounced aromatics – tropical fruit, rose floral notes. Lovely medium acidity, ripeness and balance with ABV. Great typicity for varietal. Lovely long fruit-driven finish.'
Youthful and delicious. Kayleigh Vidler, The Chesil Rectory

£18.94 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Great varietial typicity, structure and finish. Delicious. Long finish and pleasant complex bitter almond.'
Dion Wai, Raffles Hotel at the OWO, London 'Great pure aromatic intensity, balance of high acidity and ripeness of fruit. Lovely stone fruit finish and salinity. Good example of typicity.'
Kayleigh Vidler, The Chesil Rectory 'Ticks all boxes, aromatic fruit, mineral, acid and weight.'
Yuri Gualeni, Louie London

£14.14 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Drying red fruit and rust and iron - showing more development, mid weight and long drying tannin. Potential for aging.'
Dion Wai, Raffles Hotel at the OWO, London 'Pronounced, well defined red and black fruit. Spice, leather and earthiness.'
Kayleigh Vidler, The Chesil Rectory 'Bloody, gamey and intense with sweet spices and warmth. The tannins are intense and well structured.'
Yuri Gualeni, Louie London

£20.11 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A big boy – full, deep, concentrated and very good value. A good pair for lamb with mint and artichoke.'
Daniel Marzotto, SketchThis wine has good herbal development with elegant fruit - not over ripe and layers of aged pyrazines.'
Dion Wai, Raffles Hotel at the OWO, London 'Ripe, well-defined red and black fruit with dried herbs. Lovely savoury, balsamic notes.'
Kayleigh Vidler, The Chesil Rectory

£14.17 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

'Fully flavourous. Tannic but velvety.'
Daniel Marzotto, Sketch 'Very ripe with a pleasant oak presence and savoury development. Tannin very high but ripe.'
Kayleigh Vidler, The Chesil Rectory 'Wonderful well-knit fruit and super concentrated.'
Yuri Gualeni, Louie London

£24.03 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'A full, concetrated and rich wine, high in alcohol with petrol and flinty notes.'
Daniel Marzotto, Sketch 'Lovely complexity on nose – oak, ripe tropical, stone and orchard friut. Round and generous body, balancing high acidity and ABV. Long complex finish. A great wine for ageing.'
Kayleigh Vidler, The Chesil Rectory

£64.35 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Very ample aroma profile. Full, deep and full of freshness.'
Daniel Marzotto, Sketch 'Tart cranberry, carbonic and all sorts. Austere palate but true to the variety with a hard mineral finish.'
Dion Wai, Raffles Hotel at the OWO, London 'Dried flowers and macerated fruit, grapefruit and spice mingles towards fleshy elegance. Ballerina on steroids.'
Yuri Gualeni, Louie London

£27.21 Size: 75cl

'A great wine for roast duck with 5 spice, there's a touch of herbal iodine on the nose with brambly fruits. Good balance for its price point. Expressive and a touch savoury alongside vibrant juicy fruit content..'
Sam Weatherill, Etch 'Fab for the price point, there are ripe dark fruits, plums and cherries.The oaking is subtle for Spain, the acidity is zingy and the tannins are firm but soft.'
Stephanie Robertson, Restaurant Associates 'Vibrant aromas of black cherry, wild herbs, and delicate violet florals. The palate delivers juicy plum, blackberry, and hints of earthy spice. Soft tannins and bright acidity drive a fresh, rustic, and energetic finish.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Pesqueira consultant sommelier

£9.58 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Aromas of delicate spice, clove, liqourice and concentrated blackberry compote on the nose of a wine where the palate shows slightly herbal character and dried wilted violet petals.'
Emma Denney, Claridges 'Lots of rich oaky character and a really classic nose of cigar box. The palate is quite mouth coating but in a way that would probably crowd please for a Rioja at this price point.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch 'Youthful nose of raspberry, red plum and vanilla pod. Bright acidity lifts a core of red fruit, spice and light earthiness. It finishes with clean, fine-grained tannins and hints of dried oregano.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Pesqueira consultant sommelier

£8.75

'This opens with a nose that’s fresh and light, leading to good minerality on the palate – excellent value.'
Harry Ballman, Home Bargains/The Good Wine Co.

'Really fresh, with great fruit to balance with the acidity.'
Marcello Colletti, Nobu Hotel.

'A ripe and generous nose, leading to a palate that’s well balanced, with a completeness to it, and good length too.'
Margot Tyson, Parson.

'Rich, floral aromas, leading to some bitterness on the finish, but well balanced.'
Yohann Pinol, consultant sommelier.

£7.08 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

'This is a wine with both brightness of fruit as well as minerality.'
Margot Tyson, Parson.

'A simple yet well made wine – fruity and very fresh. Well balanced too.'
Yohann Pinol, consultant sommelier.

'With good alcohol and concentration of fruit, this represents good value and typicity.'
Harry Ballman, Home Bargains/The Good Wine Co.

£9.89 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

'A light yellow gold colour, with deep aromatic intensity, and notes of ripe yellow peach and yellow pear, with good acidity.'
Maria Federica Salvador, A Tafona by Lucia Freitas.

'Fresh, with notes of pineapple and passion fruit.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

'With notes of mango and pineapple fruit, as well as lemon and lime acidity, this has lovely texture and mouthfeel.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

'An elegant, fresh style of Wairarapa Sauvignon Blanc.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

£6.69 Size: 75cl

'A balanced, warm nose with notes of pineapple and honeydew. With incredible length and balanced acidity, this is light and fresh. Excellent value, and a by-the-glass contender.'
Harry Ballman, Home Bargains/The Good Wine Co.

'Fruit forward, with integrated white floral notes and a hint of spice. Well balanced, with good value and typicity.'
Margot Tyson, Parson.

'Rounded on the palate, but very mineral and fresh on the finish, with great length.'
Yohann Pinol, consultant sommelier.

£12.29 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'A fresh nose, with a fresh and mineral palate. Extremely floral, with good intensity, and an elegant, intense finish.'
Harry Ballman, Home Bargains/The Good Wine Co.

'Fruit and rose petals – very elegant and well balanced. Light and smooth.'
Yohann Pinol, consultant sommelier.

'Great concentration and intensity, with a pleasant palate that’s showing some ageing.'
Marcello Colletti, Nobu Hotel.

'An easy drinking wine, with a subtle white blossom note on the nose.'
Margot Tyson, Parson.

£11.50 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'A super fresh and interesting Malbec. Dense purple, with spicy aromas, and clay-like structure on the palate.'
Harry Ballman, Home Bargains/The Good Wine Co.

'Fruity and fresh, with well integrated tannins.'
Marcello Colletti, Nobu Hotel.

'Bright fruit, with some well balanced acidity.'
Margot Tyson, Parson.

'A pleasant and attractive aroma, leading to good tannins and great length.'
Yohann Pinol,consultant sommelier.

£19.71 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Fruity, but on the creamy side, with apricot and peach notes – quite a vibrant aroma leading to a round texture, with a very good finish and length.'
Yohann Pinol, consultant sommelier.

'An extremely ripe and warm nose that maintains freshness. There’s evident bottle development, and mango and papaya notes. The acidity keeps this wine very fresh, yet with a warm, spicy and generous palate.'
Harry Ballman, Home Bargains/The Good Wine Co.

£16.13 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Classy and well balanced - typical of Sancerre - with very beautiful fruit.'
Yohann Pinol, consultant sommelier.

'A fresh nose, with a touch of stone fruit amongst the blackcurrant leaf and elderflower.'
Harry Ballman, Home Bargains/The Good Wine Co.

'Oyster shell on the nose, with a peppery texture and good length.'
Margot Tyson, Parson.

£19.39 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

'Elegant example, rich and showing finesse. It delivers. Would be beautiful with a pork' Adriana Valentini, The Megaro Collection 'Savoury tone of Malbec with complexity showing great concentration.'
Jaewon Jeong, Amazonico

£18.99 Size: 75cl

'Blueberry and black plum-driven with fruit-forward flavours that are juicy and varietal. This is backed by full body, intense, well integrated tannins despite its young age.'
Adriana Valentini, The Megaro Collection.

'Almost carbonic maceration vibe, lovely easy drinking – will be lovely served chilled.'
Jaewon Jeong, Amazonico 'Juicy bright nose, kirschy and cherried yet with that floral uplifting of the Torrontes. Straightforward palate, unpretentious.'
Miguel Crunia, Fion

£14.46 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

'Classic style Albarino with crisp critrus notes, and grapefruit bubblegum, good concentration and medium acidity.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'White fruits notes on the nose, very pleasant textured palate, salinity is there, classic and very good.'
Charlotte Page, Joel Robuchon International.

'Pronounced intensity, full bodied, medium+ acidity, medium+ finish, this complex wine is fresh, fruity, creamy and buttery with great balance.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House

£15.29 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Pronounced orchard fruit and hay aromas lead to some complexity on the palate - which is mineral and leesy, with ripe citrus and a herbal element, leading to a decent finish. A gastronomic wine, and very good value for money.'
Matilda Tsappis, Killicrankie House.

£13.00 Size: 75cl

'A very perfumed nose of jasmine and rose petal, as well as lychee and dried herbs, and some cured meat notes on the palate, alongside smoky pencil shavings reminiscent of flint. Highly complex, with a long finish.'
Julien Sarrasin, Hide.

'Bright grapefruit and lychee aromas, as well as ripe peach, mango and rose flower, and an elegant ginger and nutmeg finish.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier.

£30.69 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Fine, intense aromas of ripe lemon skin, and herbal, fennel notes, leading to a rounded palate with good extraction lifted by the acidity. A complex wine with good length of flavour.'
Julien Sarrasin, Hide.

'A complex wine with ripe citrus and white fruit such as pear and peach, with the oak influence well integrated.'
Lionel Periner, consultant sommelier.

£27.15 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Opening with red fruit and leather, as well as earthy violet notes, this has firm tannins and good length, with softening fruit character on the finish.'
Garry Clark, Pale Hall Hotel.

'Chocolate and coffee bring complexity to the concentrated fruit, along with notes of raisin, dried fig and prunes, along with fine tannins and decent length. Delicious.'
Matilda Tsappis, Killicrankie House.

£44.08 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'This has a pronounced nose of blackcurrant, red plum, warm spices, vanilla, cedar and wet stone - wonderfully concentrated on the palate, with the alcohol balanced by the concentration of fruit flavours. And a beautiful finish too.'
Matilda Tsappis, Killicrankie House.

£71.99 Size: 75cl

'A complex nose of sweet spices, concentrated red fruit and caramel, leading to good structure, with fine-grained tannins and length.'
Matilda Tsappis, Killicrankie House.

'With great freshness and body, this is well balanced, with great structure and notes of candied fruit, raisins and cocoa - a good by-the-glass option.'
Imre Somogyi, The Ritz London.

£18.62 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'A light petrol note accompanied by hay, quince and chamomile on the nose, with nice concentration on the palate, a honeysuckle element and a fresh finish.'
Matilda Tsappis, Killicrankie House.

'Smoky gunflint notes alongside pineapple aromas, leading to a balanced palate with decent length.'
Garry Clark, Pale Hall Hotel.

£13.86 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'A beautiful colour, with rich, approachable aromatics, leading to a textured and complex palate, and a really interesting mouthfeel. This would offer some good diversity on a wine list.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, The Connaught Hotel.

'Notes of lemon verbena, dried peony flowers, mimosa and confit lemon. The palate is powerful and intriguing, with white pepper notes. Round, full and balanced, with typicity and complexity. A great wine.'
Julien Sarrasin, Hide.

£38.18 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'This opens up with notes of stone fruit, vanilla and honeysuckle, leading to a lovely palate with good length, and a flintiness.'
Garry Clark, Pale Hall Hotel.

'A concentrated palate with notes of flint, yellow apple and lees - a beautiful texture, with a long finish.'
Matilda Tsappis, Killicrankie House.

£33.96 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A complex nose of red fruit and floral aromas, with developed, earthy notes and some minerality, leading to a long finish with silken tannins and good concentration.'
Matilda Tsappis, Killicrankie House.

'Showing some nice development, this has well integrated tannins, cooked fruits, and dried black fruits, as well as a cranberry note - well balanced and complex, with great structure.'
Imre Somogyi, The Ritz London.

£30.78 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'With pronounced acacia and anise on the nose, this is delicate but complex on the palate, with floral notes and quince, almond and citrus.'
Matilda Tsappis, Killicrankie House.

'Clean and light, with citrus and under ripe fruits, as well as some grass and smoke - a complex, balanced wine that would be good by the glass.'
Imre Somogyi, The Ritz London.

£21.26 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'An appealing nose of ripe black fruits like blackberry, as well as purple and red flowers. Smooth, textural and dense, yet elevated and balanced, with firm tannins and crisp acidity - a sign of a wine that can age. Complex, with a long finish.'
Julien Sarrasin, Hide.

'Complex and inviting on the nose, leading to a vibrant and lively palate, with layers of dark fruit as well as spices and flowers.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, The Connaught Hotel.

£34.49 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A great, classic wine with complex aromas of red fruit, flowers, and toasted bread, with a hint of smokiness, leading to a dry palate that's full bodied and well balanced, with dry tannins and a long finish.'
Lionel Periner, consultant sommelier.

'Ripe red plum, cherry and blackberry aromas, with vibrant, expressive fruit on palate, including plush cherry and blackberry, as well as integrated cinnamon and cloves.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier.

£57.10 Size: 75cl

'Ripe blackberry and dark cherry aromas upfront, with elegant sweet spice too, leading to a rich, expressive palate with ripe tannins, well-integrated sweet spice, and a touch of eucalyptus at the end.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier.

'A splendid and perfectly balanced Barbera, with both volume and texture of a high standard.'
Charlotte.

£54.99 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Opens with fresh fruit and floral aromas of violet and rose, and with well integrated tannins on the palate, and notes of leather and clay pot, with a hint of truffle.'
Imre Somogyi, The Ritz London.

'A dark fruited wine with new oak in evidence, and notes of espresso and balsamic.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at the Yard.

£68.98 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Complex notes of ripe raspberry and cherry with cinnamon and nutmeg, as well as cedar and vanilla, with a lactic note on the palate.'
Matilda Tsappis, Killicrankie House.

'Some slightly volatile notes along with red fruit here - currant notes with earthier undertones such as tobacco, and an almost-mushroom character.'
Garry Clark, Pale Hall Hotel.

£53.85 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A top example of a classic style of a Bordeaux blend, with a touch of green bell pepper, bramble fruit, plum and dark chocolate, with lovely integration of oak.'
Emma Denney, Claridges.

'A very generous and intensely aromatic nose - classic New World Merlot with an explosion of plums and some soft baking spices alongside a beautifully herbal fresh finish. Great.'
Sam Weatherill, etch. by Steven Edwards.

£24.17 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Bright citrus (lime, grapefruit), stone fruit (peach, apricot), saline touch and white floral notes. Combination of bright acidity, stone fruit and citrus notes, along with lees ageing that adds complexity.'
Daniele Di Blasio, Bulgari Hotel GroupBeautiful colour with intense aromas of nectarine and orange peel that characterise Albarino. Great texture and palate, well balanced with a touch of old oak to support the fruit. Excellent finish.'
Miguel Gomez Cabarera, Berkmann Wine CellarsPleasant nose with lots of stone fruits, peach nectarine and a hint of melon. A little buttery and yeasty with a nice mouthfeel. Refreshing acidity and a textured finish.'
Zoe Donadio, Apracity Restaurant

£24.18 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Notes of baked yellow apple, chamomile tea and beeswax, leading to a full, round, structured palate with ripe melon, stone fruit, and lanolin. The texture is waxy and broad, with low acidity but a strong character. This is Mediterranean in feel, and age-worthy.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Pesqueira Consulting & Management.

'Nougat on the nose, with an almond-like richness to its pure stone fruit quality, as well as a touch of herbal, spicy richness on the palate too. Great for summer white meat dishes.'
Sam Weatherill, etch. by Steven Edwards.

£19.76 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'This has lots of punchiness on the nose - it's very aromatically intense. On the whole, a really great oily Viognier for the price point. A by-the-glass field day.'
Sam Weatherill, etch. by Steven Edwards.

'Floral notes, as well as fruit hard candy, apricot juice and peach juice. For the price, this is wonderful, and great for a tasting menu alongside a summer starter, like cured trout.'
Stephanie Robertson, Restaurant Associates.

£10.25 Size: 75cl

'Stunning colour, and aromas of peach, melon, and cherry blossoms. Nice acidity, and therefore fab balance, with some petrol notes. This is sunshine, by the glass.'
Stephanie Robertson, Restaurant Associates.

'Great character, with tons of lime cordial and herbal zip. Very expressive for it's price point, and would make an excellent by the glass option for any restaurant that wants seafood friendly wines.'
Sam Weatherill, etch. by Steven Edwards.

£10.44 Size: 75cl Boutinot

'An expressive nose with minerality, petrol, citrus and stone fruit, leading to a palate that confirms the nose. Well structured, with a long finish.'
Anastasios Karakasis, 17th Bruton Street.

'Good complexity and finesse, with plenty of citrus fruit, like lemon and lime peel, alongside some fresh green apple, as well as jasmine.'
Lorenzo Tonelli, Maison Estelle and Estelle Manor.

£12.46 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

'A touch of savoury green walnut alongside peachy stone fruit and apricot kernels, and some great grip on the palate - this is delightfully textural for the price point.'
Sam Weatherill, etch. by Steven Edwards.

'Waxy lemon peel and white stone fruit, with a fresh lift on the palate, and a touch of nuttiness too.'
Emma Denney, Claridges.

£12.95 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Dense colour and dense fruit. Dark cherries, blackberry and raspberry, sweet cola, coconut and sweet spices. Interesting structure on the palate with complexity and spiciness. Stem inclusion gives freshness.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant 'Subtle nose of tart cranberry, pomegranate and alpine strawberry with rosehip tea. A ripe but balanced attack. Juicy tannin and good texture and weight.'
Dion Wai, OXO 'Very elegant on the nose and ripe on the palate with a medium finish.'
Stefano Pasqual,The Gordon Ramsey Group

£51.36 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'A gastronomic style of Pinot, with a touch of funky earthy character to the nose, leading to a big and meaty palate - an incredibly savoury driven style.'
Sam Weatherill, etch. by Steven Edwards.

'With redcurrant, dried rose petals and orange peel, this is lively and perfumed, with cranberry on the palate, some light tannins and gentle oak. A good match for roast quail with pomegranate glaze.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Pesqueira Consulting & Management.

£24.19 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Dark fruit, cocoa cherries and vanilla spices are to the fore in a dark and juicy wine with a tertiary showing of wet tobacco leaf and a long, warm finish.'
Yuri Gualeni, Louie 'A very expressive nose with clear Maraschino cherry and plum liqueur. There are some floral elements of lavender, rose petals as well as an orange peel and fennel vibe. It's mellow yet spiced (black pepper, clove) with a truly nice fluidity which gives a great deal of cellaring potential to it.'
Miguel Crunia, Fion 'A superb wine with dark, dried fruit, some concentrated peel and blood orange aromas. There's spice, smoke, citrus, chocolate and deep concentrated red fruit. Opulent yet also still so fresh.'
Tom Fahey, M&C Saatchi Group

£34.75 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A very complex nose, with aromas of bruised apple and ripe tropical fruit, as well as nuts, sweet spices and ginger, and some deliberate notes of oxidation. The palate is rich, with great acidity and a very long finish. A stunning wine.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

'With notes of vanilla, this is buttery and creamy, with a thick texture. Ripe fruit and a nutty character, this is well balanced, with a long, pleasant aftertaste.'
Bianca Potenza, consultant sommelier.

£35.43 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A complex and interesting aroma leading to a mineral, crisp character on the palate, with notes of fresh peach and a spicy aftertaste.'
Bianca Potenza, consultant sommelier.

'An intense nose of tropical fruit, bruised apple, sweet spices and dairy, and a bold, rich and creamy palate, and a long, vibrant finish.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

£17.48 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'A well made Beaujolais with notes of Turkish delight, as well as red and dark cherry, as well as some plums, with soft tannins and balanced acidity.'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca.

'Nicely developed, this is savoury and complex, with tannins that are in harmony with the richness of fruit.'
Dylan Johnstone-Morris, Julie's Restaurant.

£19.64 Size: 75cl Hatch Mansfield

'A big boy at the palate' Daniel Marzotto, Sketch 'Tomato leaf and capsicum in a classic riper CF expression. Fleshy purple plum palate with leafy, spicy acid and a bold fruit structure.'
Dion Wai, Raffles Hotel at the OWO, London 'Herbal, savoury, black fruit. Tertiary development of oak spice. Beautiful complexity. High ripe tannin with balancing acidity. Outstanding. Years left on it.'
Kayleigh Vidler, The Chesil Rectory

£24.47 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Rich and concentrated. Ideally parigin for duck and truffle sauce.'
Daniel Marzotto, Sketch 'Big and round with lush blue fruits and a liqurorice finish.'
Dion Wai, Raffles Hotel at the OWO, London 'Powerful, ripe, jammy black fruit. Oak smoke, lovely development and potential. Showcasing indigenous varieties.'
Kayleigh Vidler, The Chesil Rectory

£15.30 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Vibrant aromatics, but in balance. A structured palate and excellent length. Good complexity and value.'
Harry Ballman, Home Bargains/The Good Wine Co 'Bright, fresh, well balanced, with beautiful aromas and good length.'
Yohann Pinol, consultant sommelierGood tension, the wine has a linear edge with length and is herbaceaous on the finish.'
Margot Tyson, Parsons

£13.50 Size: 75cl Stopham Vineyard

'This classic yet elegant Rioja, shows a ripeness that is controlled and oak that is delicate. There's a nice sapidity on the finish.'
Charlotte Page, Joel Robuchon International.

'Good structure and body shows rich integration and a ripe texture.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles Hotel at the OWO.This is a dry and powerful wine with dark red fruits'. Nelio Pinto, The Candlestick Restaurant

£20.66 Size: 75cl

'Gentle, with orange flowers and dried herbs, leading to some weight on the palate, and a long finish that lingers with fruit intensity.'
Chiara Sieni, Rise & Vine.

'A very good nose, fresh and with good intensity, showing nice ripeness and great drinkability.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles Hotel at the OWO.

'Strawberries at first on the palate, followed by some cranberry, leading to plums and apricots on the finish.'
Viorel Filip, Global Wine and Supplier Management.

£12.59 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Aromas of rose petal, Turkish delight, orange blossom and fresh lychee, leading to a palate that's off-dry to slightly sweet, alongside vibrant acidity and flavours of pink grapefruit, mandarin and wild strawberries, and a touch of white pepper and cardamom to add intrigue. This is silky, light-bodied and lifted, with gentle phenolic grip, and would pair well with spiced coconut prawns with mango-lime salsa.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Pesqueira Consulting & Management.

'Peachy and fresh, this has lots of vibrant, floral, juicy fruit, and offers fun pairing options for fruit-based desserts.'
Sam Weatherill, etch. by Steven Edwards.

£8.74 Size: 37.5cl Alliance Wine

'Dry and crisp, very refreshing on the palate, with a sea shell-like minerality on the nose. Great to suggest to those who also like Chablis styles.'
Viorel Filip, Sartoria RestaurantNotes of gunpowder on the nose blended with aromatic white flowers. The palate is fresh with notes of passion fruit and underripe white stone friuts.'
Pasqual Moschettieri, Louis Restaurants

£16.26 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Lovely plum aromas on the nose, as well as hints of vanilla, leading to a savoury finish that gives a luxurious feel.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

'A brooding aroma with notes of raising, which continue onto the palate with additional prune notes. A very concentrated and delicious wine with some lovely grip - needs stew.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

£23.80 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Elegant, with ripe black plum and cherry, this is a complex and structured wine.'
Stefano Pasqual, The Gordon Ramsey Group.

'Dried black fruit paired with smoke and a meaty element, as well as liquorice and cedar. A wine with lovely structure and depth of flavour, including some balsamic notes, and showing some tertiary development that will definitely evolve.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

£49.30 Size: 75cl

'Well defined fruit, with preserved and candied citrus, as well as lemon peel, blanched almonds and toast, and an elegant vanilla and lemon custard note.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

'A complex and weighty wine with a creamy texture, and notes of peaches and stone fruit.'
George Hersey, Adam Handling Group.

'Ripe fruit together with flint and lees notes - balanced and crisp, with a long finish.'
Danielle.

£32.00 Size: 75cl

'This is tightly knit on the nose, with layered aromas of forest floor, eucalyptus, black fruit, leather and maraschino cherry. Very complex.'
Stefano Pasqual, The Gordon Ramsey Group.

'Ripe, lush black fruit together with sweet spices and coconut, as well as some earthiness and mushroom notes. Great, elegant structure.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

'Beautiful and integrated, with subtle soft red fruit, and some grip.'
George Hersey, Adam Handling Group.

£25.00 Size: 75cl

'With rich red fruit, including cherry drops, this is elegant, showing nice balance.'
George Hersey, Adam Handling Group.

'Ripe red fruit together with savoury herbs and sweet spices, leading to an elegant texture on the palate, with smooth tannins.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

'Although a bit shy on the nose, there's bright red fruit character here.'
Stefano Pasqual, The Gordon Ramsey Group.

£10.43 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Floral notes, as well as plums, plus a smoky, meaty element - dry and crisp overall, with a saltiness too.'
Danielle.

'With well integrated oak, this is complex, with flint and volcanic elements.'
George Hersey, Adam Handling Group.

'Candied and preserved lemon, as well as dried herbs, limestone and minerality like sea shells.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

£27.49 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Rich and round, showing some nice complex aromatics, as well as good structure and length.'
Yohann Pinol, consultant sommelier. 'Intense and aromatic, with lovely generosity on the palate, and some evident bottle ageing – in a positive way. Fresh acidity and typicity too.'
Harry Ballman, Home Bargains/The Good Wine Co.

'Aromas of quite intense ripe yellow fruit, and ripe citrus, with great fruit on the palate.'
Marcello Colletti, Nobu Hotel.

£14.20 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A ripe, fruit forward nose, with good acidity and a giving texture – and well balanced.'
Margot Tyson, Parson.

'This is an exotic wine with a complex character. A balanced and mineral palate, and peppery, with good texture and weight.'
Harry Ballman, Home Bargains/The Good Wine Co. ‘Floral notes, as well as citrus, with some body on the palate.'
Marcello Colletti, Nobu Hotel.

'This is rich and ample.'
Yohann Pinol, consultant sommelier.

£8.38 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'This opens with a pretty, floral nose, leading to a fresh and textured palate. Spicy, complex, and good value too.'
Harry Ballman, Home Bargains/The Good Wine Co.

'An intense nose of ripe citrus, leading to a medium palate showing great freshness.'
Marcello Colletti, Nobu Hotel.

'This is big on the floral notes, with lightness on the palate whilst keeping the texture.'
Margot Tyson, Parson.

'A very good example at this price.'
Yohann Pinol, consultant sommelier.

£13.40 Size: 75cl

'This is great for an aperitif for the price point – refreshing acidity, creamy on the mid palate, simple and well balanced..'
Savvas Symeonidis, CE LA VI restaurant 'A textbook manzanilla, delivering freshness, complexity and purity. The balance of salinity and delicate oxidative notes is really good.'
Daniele Di Blasio, Bulgari Hotel Group

£13.63 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Lovely intense aromatics. Such well integrated alcohol. Very interesting, youthful and vibrant.'
Harry Ballman, Home Bargains/The Good Wine Co 'Very floral and aromatic expression on the nose; gently oxidative. Intense on the palate also with elderflower and custard. It has a rich mouthfeel with a long-lasting finish.'
Savvas Symeonidis, CE LA VI restaurant 'Expressive Port white, with an ideal balance of freshness and complexity. Crisp structure and aromatic richness.'
Daniele Di Blasio, Bulgari Hotel Group

£15.39 Size: 50cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Notes of marzipan and toasted walnuts, with sweet citrus peel, toffee and caramel.'
Emma Denney, Claridges.

'Great balance, with vibrant peppery spice, alongside chocolate cinnamon rolls.'
Sam Weatherill, etch. by Steven Edwards.

'Concentrated, with notes of dried rose, espresso, rum-soaked raisins and molasses, leading to intense layers of dark fruit compote on the palate, with nutty oak, burnt sugar and balanced acidity. Pair with Roquefort or Stilton with walnut bread.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Pesqueira Consulting & Management.

£16.91 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Intensely gold and well structured, alcohol noticable on the nose but well integrated on the palate. Super saline and smokey.'
Harry Ballman, Home Bargains/The Good Wine Co 'Nutty and wholesome, intense from the nose to the palate. Rich with lots of layers of flavour. Saline minerality, smokey and elegant.'
Savvas Symeonidis, CE LA VI restaurant 'A mature sherry with impeccable aging, layers of flavour and a satisfying texture. The integration of oxidative and nutty elements is flawless.'
Daniele Di Blasio, Bulgari Hotel Group

£16.10 Size: 75cl

'A beautifully rich and expressive wine, demonstrating some nice balance, and leading to a finish that has layers of complexity and evolution.'
Charlie Richards, Claridge's Restaurant.

'A spicy wine with notes of toffee, caramel and ginger.'
Maria Cintoli, Majestic Wine.

'Cinnamon, vanilla and burned muscovado notes would make this great with melomakarono.'
Konsantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£29.07 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Silky and aromatic - like liquid fruit cake.'
Maria Cintoli, Majestic Wine.

'Very expressive and super concentrated, with notes of candied peach.'
Eric Zwiebel MS, wine consultant.

'Really well integrated sugar and acid keeping it fresh but rich - a clean wine with some nice nutty and floral aromas - beautiful with a tiramisu.'
Charlie Richards, Claridge's Restaurant.

£40.00 Size: 37.5cl

'The light, flroal nose is very fresh. Youthful, vibrant and energetic on the palate with good integrated alcohol.'
Harry Ballman, Home Bargains/The Good Wine Co 'Saline acidity , sweet spices and nutty flavours dominate the mid palate and finish.'
Savvas Symeonidis, CE LA VI restaurant

£12.43 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Lovely freshness and balance with incredible acidity.'
Harry Ballman, Home Bargains/The Good Wine Co 'Intense on the nose and palate with, dark chocolate, coffee and nutty flavour with dried fig and dates. Mouth watering acidity, full body and a long finish.'
Savvas Symeonidis, CE LA VI restaurant 'A stunning example of PX sherry with incredible concentration and depth. The balance of sweetness and acidity is masterful, making it a standout.'
Daniele Di Blasio, Bulgari Hotel Group

£16.81 Size: 37.5cl Alliance Wine

'Elegance and great character to this, with very fine-boned tannin structure, and a length and finish that are spot on. A great winter red for hearty beef short rib dishes.'
Sam Weatherill, etch. by Steven Edwards.

'This has well-balanced layers of dark concentrated fruit, with integrated oak, soft black pepper and a hint of gamey meat. The tannins are well rounded, with a light grip, and the finish lingers.'
Emma Denney, Claridges.

£40.50 Size: 75cl Heirloom Vineyards

'Reminds me of a great Northen Rhône, a pure expression of Syrah. An excellent wine .'
Julien Sarrasin, Hide 'Elegant and spicy red liquorice, candy cane, mineral, cinnamon and clove. The wine on the palate is elegant and shows as a cooler-region Shiraz.'
Elly Owen, Gordon Ramsey Restaurants 'A refined, polished style of beautiful Syrah. Elegant and persisent.'
Jaewon Jeong, Amazonico

£53.01 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Dense black fruit, leather, meat, smoke, kernel bitterness and some green herbal notes, eucalyptus and lavender. Fresh acidity on the palate with polished tannins. A lot of dark fruit and a spicy but elegant finish.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant 'Expressive, dark fruits, fleshy, black pepper, juicy and well integrated tannins with lovely acidity. Harmonious wine with a long aftertaste.'
Bianca Potenza, Van Rees Group 'Lifted, bright violets in a floral Syrah, this is fruity fresh, appealing, and joyful. Therr is balanced purity of fruit and varietal typicity.'
Mattia Mazzi, Restaurant 21

£18.97 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A powerful and dense wine, but well balanced and structured overall. A mix of red and black fruit balance each other.'
Lorenzo Tonelli, Maison Estelle and Estelle Manor.

'A well made wine, with fresh fruit and balsamic notes, and high acidity, velvety tannins and a long finish.'
Dario Barbato, San Carlo Group.

'Perfumed, with great flavour intensity, some pepper and leather, and a touch of tobacco. Great typicity.'
Savvas Symeonidis, CE LA VI.

£12.69 Size: 75cl

'Offering some fresh and vibrant cherry notes, this has bright acidity and balanced length.'
Dario Barbato, San Carlo Group.

'A very ripe and jammy wine, with plenty of very grippy tannins.'
Lorenzo Tonelli, Maison Estelle and Estelle Manor.

'Notes of fresh red fruit with good acidity and well integrated alcohol - great for the price.'
Savvas Symeonidis, CE LA VI.

£7.34 Size: 75cl

'An elegant nose, with floral notes, leading to a lovely touch of texture on the palate, mellow and smooth, with a delicate fizz. Good balance, and relatively complex.'
Julien Sarrasin, Hide.

'Elegant aromas of pear and apple, with a touch of flaky pastry, leading to harmonious acidity with a great balance and a long finish.'
Lionel Periner, consultant sommelier.

£29.80 Size: 75cl

'With its aromas of green apple and pear skin, as well as lime, this is refreshing, with a complex, lovely finish.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

'This has a full body with high acidity and great fruit concentration. A well balanced wine, with notes of brioche and cream, and a long finish.'
Konstantinos Katridis, The Fat Duck.

£39.25 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Initial floral hints of elderflower and honeysuckle are followed by toasty notes and a hint of nuttiness, and marzipan too, all providing delightful freshness and complexity.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

'With its elegant bubbles, this is intense and aromatic, with notes of ripe yellow apple and a buttery character, as well as oaky notes.'
Maria Federica Salvador, A Tafona by Lucia Freitas.

£34.00 Size: 75cl

'Zesty brightness, with wet-stone undertones, and refreshing vibrancy overall.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

'This has an aromatic nose, with floral notes of elderflower that continue onto the palate.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

'This is fruity and buttery, with some oaky notes.'
Maria Federica Salvador, A Tafona by Lucia Freitas.

'A complex wine with high acidity and some autolytic flavours, with a long finish.'
Konstantinos Katridis, The Fat Duck.

£25.73 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Fine bubbles and persistent. The mouth is energetic, as is the acidity level and Iike its lingering flavour.'
Adriana Valentini, The Megaro Collection 'Wow! Hit the marks in every point. Lovely leesy notes with fresh citrus, floral note and persistence.'
Jaewon Jeong, Amazonico 'Very pleasant and classy feeling in the nose where the fresh character of the green fruit, white flowers and cherry blossom dominate. Love the energy and chalky finsh.'
Miguel Crunia, Fion

£32.09 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'This has a popping freshness, crisp and bold, with notes of finger limes. A rich wine, with an elegant finish.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

'An aromatic nose with some butterscotch and toffee apple, as well as brioche and honey, which follow onto the palate, with a lovely finish.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

'Distinct mineral character, as well as crisp green apples and pears, all leading to a long, persistent finish.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

£67.60 Size: Magnum Liberty Wines

'A rich ruby hue and an inviting aroma of ripe cherries, juicy blackberries and layers of exotic spices, with a herbal hint too. Smooth tannins, and an elegant mouthfeel.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

'With its dark cherry notes and plenty of spice, this packs a punch in the most pleasurable way.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

£31.68 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Layers of dark fruit here, with complex concentration and a very long, structured finish.'
Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks Restaurant.

'Very ripe, with great intensity, and showing a little development, there's good integration of tannins, along with some raisin and oak, leading to a good finish.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles Hotel at the OWO.

£90.00 Size: 75cl

'This opens with a complex nose showing focused layers of black spice and fruit, all leading to a finish of cedar and tobacco.'
Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks Restaurant.

'Tertiary notes of forest floor and wet leaves at first, leading to a fresher palate with chewy acidity and tannins.'
Chiara Sieni, Rise & Vine.

£61.93 Size: 75cl

'Very ripe fruit and oak evident on the nose, with notes of vanilla, toast and smoke, leading to a palate that's refreshing but still weighty.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

'Complex, with oak presence on the nose, this is creamy, with dairy and vanilla, some citrus notes, and a very clean finish.'
Stefano Pasqual, The Gordon Ramsey Group.

£25.32 Size: 75cl

'Plum notes on the nose, joined by dark cherry, thyme and oregano, with some fig and baking spices on the palate, and some balsamic notes too, with good acidity and some fine grained tannin.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

'A blockbuster of a wine, with notes of dark cherry, tobacco and coffee. Everything you want in a Brunello, and with some aging potential too.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

£55.00 Size: 75cl

'With pronounced intensity, this is a full bodied wine with smooth tannins and a long finish that's complex with notes of fruit, oak and bottle ageing.'
Konstantinos Katridis, The Fat Duck.

'Ripe, dark cherries and a hint of dried herbs, as well as violets and tobacco, with some velvety tannins.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

£73.36 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Racy and fresh, with crunchy acidity, ripe fruit and minerality.'
George Hersey, Adam Handling Group.

'Notes of Ripe citrus, stone fruit and apples, as well as chamomile. Lovely creaminess and mouthfeel, with well defined fruit and balanced flavours.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

'Shows good typicity of the variety, there's citrus fruit here, and a flinty note.'
Stefano Pasqual, The Gordon Ramsey Group.

£18.09 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'A deep, dark cherry nose, with lovely extraction and texture - layers of complex fruit and cedar wood.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

'Intense on the nose, with a minty note joined by herbaceous dark fruit alongside a cigar box note and a powerful finish. This would be great with game.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

£65.63 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'An interesting nose, with Sauvignon herbaceousness and pepper character coming through, leading to a clean finish with good complexity.'
Stefano Pasqual, The Gordon Ramsey Group.

'A ripe, almost tropical nose, with gooseberry and passion fruit notes, and a lovely weight on the palate.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

'Leafy and citrus, with herbal notes too, and a dry, crisp, long finish.'
Danielle.

£15.00 Size: 75cl