Shiraz

Stunning on the nose, this is showing some great perfume, and good balance.'
Irene Banet, Medlar.

'A very well rounded and complex wine, with some rich notes of cherry and spice.'
George Hersey, Adam Handling Collection.

'A combination of fresh red and black fruit, with some wood in evidence.'
Konstantinos Katridis, The Fat Duck.

£16.32 Size: 75cl Pol Roger

A super expressive wine with notes of violet, black fruit and black pepper - a great by the glass candidate.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Jul's Restaurants.

'Well rounded and rich in flavour, this is herbaceous, with juicy dark fruit too.'
George Hersey, Adam Handling Collection.

'A complex wine, between its combination of fresh and secondary flavours.'
Konstantinos Katridis, The Fat Duck

£13.36 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

A velvety nose of violet leads to a well integrated palate showing some notes of traditional spices.'
Irene Banet, Medlar.

'A plummy, well made wine with dark fruit notes of cassis and kirsch.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Jul's Restaurants.

£10.89 Size: 75cl Jascots Wine Merchants

Precise black fruit joined by spicy black pepper and liquorice, with tannins that are high but extremely high quality - velvety and soft.'
Augusto Gherardi, consultant sommelier.

'Bold and incredibly ripe, offering a lush, high-impact fruit profile that fills the palate.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Oblix at The Shard.

£40.50 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Good fruit expression here on the silky palate.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Jul's Restaurants.

'Spicy and oaked, with some high acidity and bright fruit.'
George Hersey, Adam Handling Collection.

'In addition to red fruit notes, the spices are very well integrated on the palate.'
Irene Banet, Medlar.

£11.04 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Juicy and bright, with well-integrated acidity and tannins to maintain freshness as well as the fruit.'
Margot Tyson, Parsons.

'A fragrant wine, boasting an intense nose and a pure, fruit-driven clarity.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Oblix at The Shard.

£15.57 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Elegance to match the soft, polished tannins, with a refined, full-bodied grace overall.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Oblix at The Shard.

'A juicy, jammy wine with blueberry, liquorice and incense notes, as well as hints of clove and spice.'
Augusto Gherardi, consultant sommelier.

£18.82 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Notes of eucalyptus, and a silky texture.'
Margot Tyson, Parsons.

'Cool and medium bodied, defined by a fresh, green-leaning vegetal character.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Oblix at The Shard.

'Plum and cooked strawberry notes supported by supple and juicy tannins on the fruity finish.'
Augusto Gherardi, consultant sommelier.

£15.20 Size: 75cl Berkmann Wine Cellars

A supple, balanced and well crafted wine showing notes of black cherry and black plum, as well as black pepper and liquorice, and with smooth tannins that linger on the spicy finish.'
Augusto Gherardi, consultant sommelier.

'Sweet fruit with a balsamic edge, and well integrated tannins to keep things fresh.'
Margot Tyson, Parsons.

£17.43 Size: 75cl Berkmann Wine Cellars

A superb example of the style, blending old-world notes of leather with a fresh, complex soul.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Oblix at The Shard.

'Spicy black pepper and cooked fruit are supported by good weight on the palate, and enough freshness that calls for another glass.'
Augusto Gherardi, consultant sommelier.

£14.39 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Notes of liquorice stick and black olive oil join blackcurrant and blueberry, leading to a big, smooth finish.'
Augusto Gherardi, consultant sommelier.

'Perfectly balanced and powerful, this is the ultimate partner for a rare, seared sirloin steak.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Oblix at The Shard.

£14.39 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Lean and unconventional, this is marked by a cool climate briskness and a herbal edge.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Oblix at The Shard.

'A fruit-driven wine with a touch of herbaceousness, like cut grass and asparagus.'
Augusto Gherardi, consultant sommelier.

£14.39 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Full bodied and commanding, this is packed with rich spice and a dense, dark-fruited core.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Oblix at The Shard.

'A jammy wine with plenty of black fruit.'
Augusto Gherardi, consultant sommelier.

'There's typicity here, and a smooth palate.'
Margot Tyson, Parsons.

£12.19 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Sweet fruit pair with tannins that bring some texture to the finish, with notes of dark chocolate too.'
Margot Tyson, Parsons.

'Vibrant and high-toned, this is driven by a punchy, energetic fruit profile.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Oblix at The Shard.

£12.19 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

A multi-layered nose of blackcurrant and smoke leads to a spicy palate with hints of dark chocolate and orange zest, and an incense-like finish. The tannins are huge, yet extremely well extracted - ripe and velvety.'
Augusto Gherardi, consultant sommelier.

'Silky and sophisticated, this is a prime pairing for a peppercorn-crusted filet mignon.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Oblix at The Shard.

£50.78 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines