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Expect a deep ruby colour in the glass with intense ripe fruit aromas of plums, redcurrants, raisins with liquorice and clove spice. Wild flowers are noticeable on the palate combined with subtle savoury spice notes and a breadth that has come from the 6 years ageing. Tannins are present but incredibly well integrated and with an attractive suppleness.

The Les Maynes always feels quite spicy, the 2016 also displays a wonderfully floral and red berry perfume that lingers for some time on the finish. The palate is tightly wound with great vibrancy, energy and fine grained tannins.

From 40 year old vines right at the top of the slope, where the forest starts. It’s very cool and shy, but there’s remarkable breadth and focus. Tightly coiled, mineral, and savoury, this is one for the long haul.

Flint Vineyard’s 2022 Pinot Noir Précoce, is made from an early-ripening clone of Pinot Noir that was hand harvested in September and October from their own small parcel and from Martin’s Lane vineyard in Essex. A dry and hot summer provided small bunches with more tannin and flavour concentration than usual. Fifty percent whole-bunch is used here, leading to a light, crunchy and aromatic style – a baby Burgundy if you will, full of rich, cherry aromas. The palate is wonderfully textured, with smooth, fine-grained tannins, packed with gorgeous blackcurrant and cherry fruit and a hint of sweet spice.

Klingenberg is one of the western villages of Franken and is made up of grapes coming from the Grand Cru Schlossberg vineyard. The vineyard is one of their warmest sites and as aresult the wine is spicy and juicy in its profile. As well as purple fruit, expect ripe red plum and cherries. Tannins are chalky and extremely well integrated into the wine's juicy and rich core. Very long length.

Grapes are sourced from Müller’s exceptional estate holdings in Wiltinger Braunfels, Oberemmeler Rosenberg and Saarburger Rausch. The 2022 has a ripeness of fruit and displays juicy peach and fresh apricot combined with a juicy acidity as well as lime and steely notes with this beautiful off dry style of Riesling.

Brambles and rich dark berried fruits combine with savoury spice and crushed stone and hints of black olive and rosemary. There is an intensity and concentration that is supported beautifully with fine grained but firm tannins.

This wine is comparable in quality to the Grosse Gewächs level Spätburgunder from this estate. Expect the spiciness of Krauterberg, a breadth and creaminess of Sonnenberg and a minerality and complexity that you would associate with Herrenberg and Mönchberg. This wine has a delicious red berry perfume that is reminiscent of some of the best Pinot noir in Germany and beyond. Wild strawberries, jasmine tea and spice are the main charcteristics that shine in this wine. The tannins are tight knit and there is great tension on the core thanks to the crisp acidity and silky palate. The wine has an innate quality that you can enjoy now or will develop and age for many years to come.

This Vermut is made with a mix of Fino sherry and sweet Moscatel infused with botanicals and herbs that present themselves on the aroma profile. Expect rosemary, juniper, sage, chamomile and citrus notes with a grapefruit pithiness on the palate.

Lovely lift and energy here, displaying a ripeness and juiciness to the palate. Yellow peach and some greengage are evident, and there’s also some spice that lingers on the palate. Very juicy and fine boned, with a silkiness on the finish.

2020 was characterised by a warm summer, yet temperatures over the growing season were relatively cool and therefore the wine has a fantastic juxtaposition of concentration and weight combined with an energy and purity that you come to expect from the very best Mosel Rieslings. Jasmine, lime and white peach aromas are supported with a lively acidity and almost steely profile. Subtle perfume notes of verbena and mint add layers of complexity.

Les Tosses has more bramble and black berry fruits compared to the other cuvées, it has an incredible sense of place with wild herbs and wild flowers in the background. With a mineral core, the tannins are extremely well integrated and fine.

Brioche aromas combine with toasted hazelnut and red apples on the nose. The palate is packed full of dried citrus and wonderful lemon concentration with hints of tropical fruit. Impressive depth and texture, whilst remaining precise and elegant. Excellent.

Made from 100% Malvasia and aged for 20 years. Incredibly decadent and rich with masses of complexity and a persistent freshness so typical of fine Madeira. Berry fruit, leather, dried figs, coffee, citrus peel, caramel, and brown sugar. Perfect to pair with cheese or desserts or try as an aperitif.

This is a benchmark Riesling from Sebastian, and shows why his whites should be mentioned in the same breath as his world-class reds. Dry and mineral, with salinity that shines through on the palate, there’s a layered character here that keeps you reaching for more. There’s maybe even a blackcurrant note on the long and floral finish. This is so complex, and so impressive.

The Rothenberg in 2020 is a drop-dead gorgeous Riesling. It ripples with tension and drive, but has a little more creaminess than in some vintages, making a really delicious, approachable wine. Don't underestimate this wine's ability to age, though. This will go on and on and on.

At approximately 40 hectares, the Setzberg vineyard is the largest single vineyard in the Hirtzbergers’ home village of Spitz. And it’s a dream site for Riesling. The 2022 Setzberg is full of passionfruit and lime aromas, some white peach on the palate, and a spine of racy acidity. This is long, complex, and livelier than a Cocker Spaniel. Don’t miss it.

The cooler climate makes this wine steely on the attack and display green apple, lime and and steely notes supported by hints of jasmine. The core is linear and crisp and very focused.

The 2017 Ardanza is another showstopper from La Rioja Alta. The grapes come from three vineyards in the Rioja Oriental region that are 30 years+ old and benefit from 550 metres altitude. The Tempranillo (80%) and Garnacha (20%) blend spends 3 years in American oak barrels prior to bottling. Expect wild flowers, cherries and raspberries combined with liquorice, clove and dill spice. Tannins are juicy and firm and the acidity is wonderfully refreshing.

2010 was a benchmark year at Wiston: a vintage of perfect balance between yield & ripeness of fruit, which produced extraordinarily complex and elegant wines. This limited-edition, single vineyard, 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs has savoury layers of mushroom, spice and truffle with notes of lemon zest, biscuit and crushed oyster shells. Generous and very long. A wonderful example of how beautifully English Blanc de Blancs can age.

Sebastian may be best known for his Pinot Noirs, but this is a spectacular Chardonnay. Apple fruit and lots of complexity, with some spice and a mineral finish. Delicious.

2020 is an exceptional vintage for Kabinett and the prized site of Wehlener Sonnenuhr simply excels. Expect jasmine, white peach and flinty notes along with a racy core.

A wine coming from old vines, it shows immense concentration and character. Struck match reduction combines with white blossom and red apple and hints of honey and wax. There is a salinity on the finish and there is a zesty acidity that brings vibrancy to the palate.

Wild flowers, red berries and crushed gravel notes are supported by crunchy fruit and acidity as well as powdery, restrained tannins. Subtle black pepper and liquorice spice present themselves on the finish.

From the oldest vines on the estate (alte reben means old vines), this is a wine that wows with its intensity, power and structure. Notes of thyme and a pure core of blue and red fruit are encased in wonderfully refined tannins. And it’s the length that really marks this wine out as special: it’s detailed, pure, and incredibly long. Spectacular.

The quartzite and red stones give more roundness and texture. The 2022 is wonderfully mineral with a saltiness to the finish. The palate displays an energetic acidity as well juicy stone fruit flavours, a wine that will not disappoint

This wine comes from the lower terraces of the Achleiten vineyard at around 300 metres and is largely planted on loess and white sand. Juicy in its profile with hints of jasmine and wild herbs, expect fresh apricot, peach and lemon citrus notes with a racy acidity and salty finish.

A wine that is fermented and aged in premium Stockinger barrels, with 17 months on lees to give the palate more weight and texture. Attractive reduction and flinty on the nose with white pepper and white blossom adding layers of complexity. The acidity is crisp and energetic and balanced perfectly with the creaminess on the finish.

Named after the Poniente winds, these sherries are produced from the el Aljibe vineyard in Pago Añina, and aged in a restored house tucked among the vines. Complex layers of dried fruits, salted almonds, hazelnuts and candied orange peel.

This wine is precise and finishes on the saline and citrus. There are elements of juiciness with fleshy peach, mandarin and white blossom notes as well as smoky and flinty notes that add layers of complexity.

Some of the vines here were planted in the 1950s, with a small portion in 2002. This is intense and stony, with more vibrant acidity than the Spitaler. It’s more angular in the mouth, with lots of wild flowers and plenty of nervy acidity. It needs time, but when it comes together it will be spectacular.

Braune Kupp is a warmer site compared to Egon’s Scharzhofberger and it displays more ginger and spice, with florals and citrus notes taking a more supporting role. There is a juiciness and breadth on the core, a wonderfully enticing wine that is very easy to drink.

Honeysuckle and plenty of freshness. This has kiwi fruit and also plenty of yellow plums and some verbena. Wonderful poise.

Expect liquorice spice, garrigue and smoky notes that are typical of these wines with concentrated red berry perfume and pomegranate thanks to the 100% Garnacha. The palate is silky and the tannins are supple and fine grained, there is a wonderful energy and freshness to the core and the length is long.

Expect bright, wild berry fruits from Pegel 735 with lots of energy and a very quaffable wine indeed. Rescued by H.O Spanier is more smoky in style with a signature bacon fat character from Stodden's wines. The wine is more brooding in profile with a zesty acid profile. Alexander Die Grossen is the Grand Cru wine that has an attractive perfume and presents jasmine tea and wild strawberry notes that continue for a long time on the palate.

Grapes are coming from the oldest vines of this plot and contributes to the wine's concentration. There is a density on the palate combined with a mineral backbone and saline quality. There is an exotic profile on the nose of mango and papaya, yet this plays a supporting role to pink grapefruit and lemon.

Always on the tropical spectrum, the wine demonstrates a pepper spice as well as honey blossom and ginger notes. The concentration and ripeness is well balanced with purity and unflinching acidity.

This is a focused wine that displays great minerality and focus. The acidity is nervy and the aromas are steely and flinty with a lime citrus core and a delicious concentration and length.

This comes from a small plot of the oldest vines, and was first produced in just 2017. It balances richness and elegance, with all the concentration of a Grosses Gewächs Riesling from a top grower.

From a single vineyard Grand Cru (Grosse Lage) site that is due south and is made up of sandstone and loam. One of the standout wines from Sebastian's range, this is a riesling that expresses white peach, lemon and white florals. The core is tightly wound, bone dry and displaying a pithy grip on the finish that helps provide structure.

The Petite Arvine is intense and savoury. There’s peaches here, and plenty of savoury spice, with notes of fresh ginger and a long and textured finish. Very saline on the finish: makes you reach for another glass.

From old vines of over 40 years, there is an intensity of ripes mango, pineapple and exotic friuts. The palate is much more tightly wound with real energy from the acidity as well as a touch of phenolics adding to the texture. This is a complex wine that will only get better with time in bottle.

The iconic wine from Vega Sicilia is made up predominantly of 97% Tino Fino (Tempranillo) and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. The vines are planted on various plots on the Ribera slopes that benefit from more than 19 different soil types. The wine ages for close to 10 years in wood and bottle. A mix of American and French oak is used to create a wine with concentration and finesse. The 2013 was cooler than the 2012 and the wine has an elegance and vibrancy.

Coming from 30-40 year old vines with a south west exposition, this site is consistently producing elegant wines with tension and purity. Lemongrass, white peach and honey blossom notes exude from the glass and the palate has a generosity and juiciness that combines with layers of saltiness.

BodegasTamerán was set up in 2019 by footballer and Canary Islands native, David Silva after a much sought after 6 hectare vineyard became available on the island. He asked friend Jonathan García (owner and winemaker at Suertes del Marqués) to run the project and the wines have since gained much praise. This exceptional white wine comes from the volcanic archipelago of Gran Canaria. Vines are planted on their own roots at altitudes of 600-700 metres on mountainous plots benefitting from a cooling Atlantic influence and volcanic soils. There is a lot of citrus and ginger spice combined with fleshy stone fruit aromas with an incredible waxy texture.

The Steinriegel site comes from a the northern part of the valley and is dominated by a chalk silicate and marble soil. Toni Bodenstein believes that this wine produces his fruitier styles, especially with a mid palate concentration. Fresh mango, pink grapefruit and red apple notes lead the charge, yet the palate is brought into focus with the wine’s crisp and energetic acidity.

This is really fine, with lovely balance. It’s so well woven together: big and broad but also with nerve. A generous style of Riesling, but also with elegance and finesse on the finish.

Pale lemon in colour, this Fino has an attractive lemon citrus profile that supports the yeasty, salty and savoury notes that are a result of the biological ageing. The palate has a refreshing acidity and saltiness on the palate.

While Sebastian Fürst is best known for his Pinot Noirs, don't overlook this brilliant Chardonnay from the limestone soils of the village of Astheim, far from the estate's cellar in Burgstadt. This is incredibly Burgundian, with wonderfully expressive notes of hazelnut and peach, and lots of salinity. A real delight.

The Everflyht Brut N/V reflects the current estates planting which combines Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in equal measure with a touch of Meunier. Hand-picked from the single estate vineyard and created in a low intervention method using steel, new and old oak to bring the best from each variety and block. Aged for 20 months on the lees, with around 24% reserve wines going into the blend, and just 6 g/l dosage added, this is a fresh yet generous English fizz, with lots of green and red apple fruit, and a long and elegant finish: the perfect way to discover Everflyht.

This is the estate's Grand Cru site with extremely old plantings from 1890. The wine has great acidity and freshness and the finish is long with a salinity that almost feels like a coastal wine. Grapefruit and beeswax notes combine with white florals.

This wine comes from Prager’s highest terraces in the Achleiten vineyard with over 100+ different clones in a small parcel that creates big genetic variation and diversity. Grapefruit and lemon citrus profile with white pepper and ginger spice layers. The acidity is focused and zesty with a long and saline finish.

Close to Centgrafenberg, this single vineyard wine is often described by Sebastian as 'the little brother'. An interesting nose of red berries and blood orange with subtle liquorice and pepper spice. Tannins are fine grained and the palate is wonderfully silky.

Blossom, lemon verbena and grapefruit notes combine with a salty and crushed stone character on the palate. The acidity is piercing and the core is tightly wound. This is a serious Riesling that has so much to offer

This is Fürst's village level wine with the grapes coming from 3 vineyard sites, including 2 Grosses Gewächs sites and an Erste Lage vineyard that are in a cool location. The red berry perfume is seductive and the palate is silky with very fine grained tannins and a zesty acidty. There is an attractive violet perfume on the finish.

This Vermut blends Fino, sweet, white Moscatel and a small amount of Tintilla de Rota with a mix of botanicals and herbs. Vanilla, wild strawberries, sour cherries and notes of parma violets, this is delicious paired with tonic, prosecco or cava or as part of a cocktail.

Macán Clásico 2019 is Vega’s project in Rioja with the Rothschild family. It is 100% Tempranillo planted in the foothills of the Sierra Cantabria in the Sonsierra region of Rioja. The Clásico is their second wine that uses younger vine fruit and the wine spending a few months less ageing in french oak barrels (14 months). 2019 was a very dry and warm vintage, with a concentrated core and richness.

With an aromatic core of orange blossom and stone fruits enveloped by a nutty and herbaceous texture, the 2022 Grüner Veltliner Loibner is so vibrant and focussed. Though it’s a village level wine, the length, creaminess, and complexity on the palate mean that you could easily mistake it for one of the Wachau’s top crus. It’s zingy, intriguing, and utterly delicious.

From 25 year old plantings in the Astheim vineyard, the yields are extremely low producing very concentrated grapes and wine. There are yellow fruit and citrus notes at the forefront, yet the wine's quality comes through on the finish with crushed stones and saltiness.

Tawny gold colour. Complex and elegant, this classic Amontillado is pungent and aromatic, with fine notes of oak. Nutty on the palate with a hint of sweetness and a lingering, dry finish. The Solera of this Amontillado consists of 10 casks which are aged in José Luis González Obregón’s bodegas in El Puerto de Santa María.

Sebastian may be best known for his Pinot Noirs, but this is a spectacular Chardonnay. Apple fruit and lots of complexity, with some spice and a mineral finish. Delicious.

A vineyard that is 100% red sandstone soil that displays aromas of blood orange pith and spice. The 2022 has a glorious tension and is layered with peppery notes and spice. A wine that is concentrated, yet has incredible focus and balance.

The 2020 Centgrafenberg Riesling Grosses Gewächs shows remarkable poise, with notes of greengage and some more exotic fruit, and then stunning spice alongside. There’s incredible length here, and flavours that continue to unfurl. Sebastien can make stunning Grand Cru Rieslings, too.

From 85 year old vines that come from a small 1 hectare vineyard at altitude on complex soils of quartzite, slate and clay. Primarily Garnacha, there is some Macabeo that has been field blended in the vineyard. Blood orange, raspberries combined with sweet and savoury spice. The tannins a chalky and extremely well knit.

‘Smaragd’ denotes grapes picked with the highest level of ripeness, and in 2022 the Axpoint Grüner Veltliner is intensely concentrated with yellow tropical fruits that jump out of the glass. There’s a velvety texture, perfectly judged acidity, and an extraordinary length. This is completely captivating in its youth, but there’s no doubt that it has the structure to age for a long, long time.

Having spent 12 years ageing in casks in Bodega La Campana in Jerez de la Frontera, this Oloroso has taken on complex aromas of baked apple, grilled nuts combined with dark chocolate and saltiness.

Pale lemon in colour, this Fino has an attractive lemon citrus profile that supports the yeasty, salty and savoury notes that are a result of the biological ageing. The palate has a refreshing acidity and saltiness on the palate.

We are delighted to have discovered a new wine project that was established only a few years ago in 2020. The grapes are sourced from a high altitude, single vineyard plot on the foothills of Mountain Za, on the island of Naxos, Greece. Exclusively old vines of more than 150 years old, these low yielding, ungrafted bush vines are planted on spectacular rocky and clay terraces.A burst of lemon verbena, white peach and grapefruit combined with ginger and flinty notes are supported by herbal notes on the finish. The crisp acidity balances perfectly with the wine’s salty and tangy profile. The 150 year old vine fruit going into this wine gives concentration and energy that is so rare and so enjoyable to be able to taste.

Viña del Olivo was revolutionary in Rioja in the early 1970s for being Rioja's first single estate, modelled on the Bordeaux concept. Under the meticulous winemaking of Jorge Navascués, this wine and the 2020 vintage is exceptional. A wonderful perfume of red cherries, rose petals and cranberries are supported by sweet and savoury spice. There are hints of lapsang souchong tea and crushed stones as well as some herbs. The tannins have a great presence, as well as an attractive suppleness.

This comes from mineral vineyards, not from Loess. It’s delicate, with notes of iodine and then a floral element. The finish spreads out and then there’s a bitterness here, too. This is explosive and very pure. This is a spectacular Grüner. So much oyster shell on the finish, and brilliantly balanced. Love this: very driven style.

A vineyard that is 100% red sandstone soil that displays aromas of blood orange pith and spice. The 2022 has a glorious tension and is layered with peppery notes and spice. A wine that is concentrated, yet has incredible focus and balance.

This limited edition, very rare Tawny port is so complex and intense made up of wines up to 90 years old. Coffee, dark chocolate, clove, black pepper and leather combine with dried blood orange. The core is vibrant and the tannins are extremely well resolved. The length is exceptionally long.

This is a spectacular Grüner sourced from gneiss, schist and brown soils in the Hirtzberger family’s southwestern corner of the Wachau. The vineyards are set on precipitously steep terraces above the Danube, and the process of hand-farming the land is extremely labour-intensive. The 2022 iteration of the Rotes Tor Grüner Veltliner is rich and textured, brimming with yellow apple notes, and balanced with a spine of vibrant acidity. This is always one of Franz Hirtzberger’s most impressive wines, and it stands out in 2022.

Scharzhofberger is one of the most highly sought after sites in Germany and the world. A steep, high altitude site that overlooks the estate, the Auslese demonstrates tropical fruit aromas of dried mango and apricot combined with honey blossom and hints of marmalade. There is a luscious core that is balanced rather elegantly with a nervy acidity.

Orange blossom, fresh and dried apricots, honey and ginger are all displayed in the glass. The palate is juicy and the acidity is racy and provides the perfect tension to the sweetness and rich core.

A seriously complex wine that exudes yellow fruits as well as exotic notes of papaya. Wonderfully floral and intense, carefully balancing the ripeness with the tension. This is quite a showy wine, yet the precision still remains.

Wonderful perfume and elegance on the nose, swirling flowers, cherries, blackberries and chocolate, too. Wonderful length, drive and beautiful density. Love the purity here - so fine and so so long. Impressive and delicate yet rich at the same time.

4 Kilos' first vintage in 2006 was made in a milk refrigeration unit and since then, winemaker Francesc Grimalt and business partner and musician Sergio Caballero have really honed their efforts to produce Mallorca's most well known and respected wines. 100% Callet grape. A wine that displays immense purity and freshness with a wild strawberry perfume and aromas of crushed red berries and hints of violet and sweet spice. The tannins are so fine grained and the palate is silky in texture with a restrained concentration on the core.

With an estate based in the southwestern corner of the Wachau Valley, five generations of Hirtzbergers have tended their 12 hectares of precipitously steep vines that overlook the Danube. Riesling Singerriedel is their flagship wine, and many would argue that it’s the finest Riesling in all of Austria. Each vine in Singerriedel is individually hand tended and inspected around one hundred times in the season, and this attention to detail translates into a showstopping wine that is an authentic expression of place and vintage. In 2022, the nose shows a hint of orange blossom and white stone fruit, while the palate is a perfect balance between structure and finesse. It’s elegant, immensely pleasing, and clearly world-class.

This has a floral nose with tropical fruit and nice texture. There’s good depth and energy, with a long, long length.Very nicely judged.

A touch of coconut is present along with the cinnamon-spiced oak here. Again the fruit core is compact, dense and concentrated with the promise of power and weight to follow. The palate is incredibly taut with intense, tightly bound raspberry and dark cherry. The tannins are ripe, full, and assertive while the acidity brings the trademark long, juicy character. This is currently showing all the potential of a beautifully constructed Gran Reserva. An exciting prospect indeed.

From a small plot of the oldest vines, this was first produced in 2017: this is just the third vintage of a GG from the Krotenpfuhl vineyard, following ten years of recultivation of the plot. This balances richness and elegance: there’s ripe exotic fruit, and then a vibrant line of acidity that continues onto the long finish. Brilliant.

The 2022 Honivogl is all about salinity, herbaceousness, and restraint. Delicate aromas of ripe Bosc pear and watercress are evident on the nose, while on the palate, there’s an umami character that complements the fruit. If you like ponzu sauce, you’ll absolutely love this.

Citrus and blossom are underpinned by flinty and stony complexity. Ginger spice aromas add complexity and are typical of the 'spice garden' vineyard. Acidity is zesty and brings vibrancy to this fantastic wine.

Sourced from very old vines on slate soils that take on an additional layer of salty minerality in vintages like 2020. Expect the jasmine, lemon citrus and fleshy peach notes to be underpinned with steely and stone notes as well as a saline core. Restrained concentration defines this wine.

Always on the tropical spectrum, the wine demonstrates a pepper spice as well as honey blossom and ginger notes. The concentration and ripeness is well balanced with purity and unflinching acidity.

Viña del Olivo was revolutionary in Rioja in the early 1970s for being Rioja's first single estate, modelled on the Bordeaux concept. Under the meticulous winemaking of Jorge Navascués, this wine and the 2020 vintage is exceptional. A wonderful perfume of red cherries, rose petals and cranberries are supported by sweet and savoury spice. There are hints of lapsang souchong tea and crushed stones as well as some herbs. The tannins have a great presence, as well as an attractive suppleness.

Having spent 24 months in a mix of French and American oak, this more modern style Rioja is displaying attractive purple and black fruit aromas. Notes of cinnamon, coconut and licorice spice. Tannins are fine grained with some grip, yet extremely well integrated given this wine is still so young. There is a red berry fruit concentration on the palate that continues for a long time on the finish and is balanced spectactularly with a lively acidity.

From Jean Stodden's most famous vineyard, this is incredible in 2019. There's so much going on here, with spice and dark fruit, and a hint of liquorice, too. The finish is mineral and so well defined, and goes on for an age. With elegance yet power, this wouldn't look our of place in a line up of Burgundy Grands Crus.

Braune Kupp is a warmer site compared to Egon’s Scharzhofberger and the wine is riper and richer in profile. Expect tropical fruits with spice and quince notes adding layers of complexity.

Southeast facing, the morning sun on this vineyard dries out any moisture, resulting in perfectly healthy grapes, while the warm slate soils creates a Kabinett that’s full of ripe fruit and tons of energy: it’s one of the most up-front wines from Dönnhoff, worth buying every year.

Grapes come from a slate dominated plot in the village of Toral de los Vados. It's northeast-facing exposition at 700 metres altitude, combined with 100 year old vines as well as Mencia co-planted with around 12 other varieties makes this a very exciting site and wine. Expect wild strawberries, cranberries and sweet spice combined with graphite and garrigue. Tannins are chalky and the core has so much finesse.

Scharzhofberger is one of the most highly sought after sites in Germany and the world. A steep, high altitude site that overlooks the estate, the spätlese displays a generosity of rip stone fruits and spice as well as steely and crushed stone notes. The acidity is lively and provides great structure.

Bramble fruits,red cherry and violets are supported by licorice and pepper spice aromas on the nose. There is a silkiness on the palate and the tannins are fine grained in this accessible and delicious wine.

A vineyard that is only 0.73 hectares and sits on the eastern part of the village on very steep terraces, close to Achleiten this cuvée is often more austere than some of the estate’s other wines. It is largely gneiss soils and incredibly poor soils that produce grapes with low yield yet with great concentration. Crushed stones, smoke with ginger and lemon verbena herbal notes. The acidity is crisp and nervy and the length is incredibly long. Would benefit from decanting.

Apricot, pink grapefruit and flinty notes are incredibly concentrated with an awesome vibrancy and nervy core. There are layers of complexity in this wine with both savoury and fruit forward aromas that will continue to develop and express themselves further with bottle age.

Adelphi is best known as a highly regarded independent bottler. However this is a blend from its private stock, kept in a solera system. The blend is a mystery, but contains whiskies from across Scotland, including Islay, Speyside and Campbeltown. The whisky is always bottled non-chill filtered and with no added colour. The nose is full of rich fruit, caramel and butterscotch. There’s a spiciness to the palate and a long clean finish.

The 2018 Taylor's is spectacular. Floral and creamy, lovely vibrancy and pure tannins. So saline and intense, with silky fruit. Very impressive complexity, showing baked fruits, cloves, exotic spices, and plenty of energy, too. Remarkable.

Les Hauts de Pierre is the pinnacle of Blaise’s production. It comes from a single parcel of old vine Chasselas, and is powerful, textured, and intense, almost reminiscent of top Burgundy. This 2019 is a little closed, but with texture and purity on the palate, it points to a long life ahead. The salinity and leesy complexity on the palate lasts an age, with notes of citrus and more savoury elements unfurling over time: this is a remarkable Swiss white.

Braune Kupp is a warmer site compared to Egon’s Scharzhofberger and the wine is riper and richer in profile. The wine is so concentrated and complex with a mix of fresh and dried fruits with spice and beeswax notes.

An incredibly rare bottling from this prominent estate, the Auslese from Achleiten displays plenty of honey and spice with orange peel, fleshy peach and dried apricot notes. So luscious on the palate and incredibly concentrated.

Bramble fruits,red cherry and violets are supported by licorice and pepper spice aromas on the nose. There is a silkiness on the palate and the tannins are fine grained in this accessible and delicious wine.

The 2022 Loibner Riesling Smaragd features a juicy, refined palate with papaya fruit aromas, refined, well-integrated acidity and floral aromatics. It's a taut and well-judged balance between finesse and phenolics. And like all of Weingut Knoll's 2022s, it's so very easy to drink.

The outrunning hill of Heiligenstein. So intense - almost Grand Cru Chablis character. These’s so much going on here - texture and power, and creaminess and then plenty of spice. This treads that line between opulence and focus so so well. This is a big, intense wine, with so much intensity. Everything here is dialled up to 10.

Slightly closed but fresh and silky, with lovely energy to the fruit. Very nice energy, here, good weight and power, but with a fine thread of acidity, very silky and pure, really good dry extract, and fine balance. So driven and saline and focussed. Love the phenolics here, incredibly complex and long.

A very special wine with limited production, the grapes are sourced from a small plot, with many vines over 100 years old. Black cherries, juicy red plums, brambles and clove and cedar spice are also supported by chalky, ripe tannins. Dark chocolate notes persist on the finish.

The wines of the Wachau have long been defined by mineral and peppery whites made from Grüner Veltliner planted on pure loess soils. And in that context, there are few wines more characteristic than Weingut Knoll’s Ried Kreutles Grüner Veltliner. The Kreutles vineyard sits at the bottom of the Loibenberg with pure loess soils that are perfect for Grüner, and in 2022 it particularly impresses with its complexity and finesse.

Achleiten is one of Prager’s most recognised vineyard sites, with this cuvée coming from a parcel that is largely gneiss, with the vines planted in the 50s on the lower terraces at around 220 metres. This wine is often the most open and floral of all of the Prager wines with classic white pepper notes supported by crushed stone and lime.

First documented in 1381, the Loibenberg is one of Austria’s most storied sites. There’s a silky, velvety texture that makes Weingut Knoll’s 2022 Grüner Veltliner Loibenberg completely irresistible. It’s lighter on its feet than some other Smaragd wines from the vintage, but the harmonious balance of textures, stone-fruited flavours and minerality set it apart as a timeless classic. It dances along the palate like a Viennese waltz, and goes on for ages like a Wagner opera.

Sebastien’s Chardonnays get better and better every year. This is from the limestone soils of the village of Astheim, far from the estate's cellar in Burgstadt. It’s pure and focussed, but with just a little fat on the bones. Lovely.

This wine shows fabulous richness and breadth, yet retains a mineral and flinty character and zesty acidity that brings structure and definition.

One of Eva's Grand cru sites, this site is always more floral and instantly inviting on the nose. Expect white blossom, grapefruit and white peach supported by hints of honey and ginger. The acidity is nervy and the saltiness continues on the finish, proving to be a rather delicious wine.

Exotic and smoky and spicy. Lovely fruit and juice, amazing purity and silky fruit, lovely tension and finesse, comes in waves with salinity and length, this is just so elegant and finessed, with outatanding poise. Wonderful.

The 2014 Tillington is just the fourth vintage of this defining single vineyard wine released by Nyetimber. It is now firmly established as the British Isles’ greatest wine. The site is found in West Sussex, and the vines here thrive in the greensand soils. The nose is shy at first, but very pretty, with a delicate floral note, and with some air, a vinous energy. The palate shows, of course, supreme acidity twinned with creamy texture which holds the orchard and hedgerow fruit notes together in perfect harmony. This is a superb release from Nyetimber, with the greatest ageing potential of any English Sparkling Wine we know.

This recent release from the esteemed Ardnamurchan distillery is a combination of 50% peated and 50% unpeated spirit. It was bottled in July 2021 non-chill filtered and with no colour added. It’s a blend of 65% bourbon casks and 35% sherry casks. The nose is fresh and citrus driven initially, with salty, nutty, bonfire notes coming along soon after. On the palate there is more toffee and an oily texture with more seaspray.

The Daffy’s Gin is an extraordinary gin. Stunning aromatics of mint and hints of caramel and citrus peel swirl from the glass, while the palate is impeccably balanced, with lovely purity and a very long, fresh, finish. It’s utterly delicious: equally at home as a G&T (“D&T”...) with fresh mint and lime, or as a simple sipping gin.

Ardbeg Uigeadail is bottled at cask strength, after ageing in bourbon and sherry barrels. There's plenty of the signature smoky, iodine character, but a sweetness from the sherry, and incredible persistence on the palate. Uigeadail is the loch from which all Ardbeg water flows. It's stunning, and for the quality, a complete bargain.

Only 1 cask (769 bottles) of this Sercial was produced by one of Madeira's top but lesser known producers. A family business where they have maintained tradition by buying grapes and specialising in ageing rather than grape growing. Expect dried apricot and mango as well as toasted hazelnuts and dark chocolate notes combined with a zesty acidity that despite the wine's age brings a youthful character.

The Quinta do Noval vineyard is one of the most highly regarded vineyards in the Douro and the wine world. The 2021 vintage port is made up of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinto Cão, Sousão and Tinta Roriz and aged for 18 months in large casks prior to bottling. This is a fantastic vintage where temperatures were consistent and there was enough water supply for the vines compared to previous more recent vintages that led to a relatively extended harvest and beautifully balanced profiles. There are bramble, plum and cherry aromas supported by clove and cinnamon spice notes with hints of dark chocolate and dried cranberries. There is so much generosity and complexity that benefits from firm tannins that have a sweetness to them.

A sweet sherry that is produced from a small, artisan grower. Expect exotic aromas and spice with cloves, dried figs, salted caramel and olive brine notes. The mouthfeel is luscious but there is great energy and vibrancy that brings balance to this sweet style of sherry.

Each wine (Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez) is matured, separately in its own solera for 12 years. Once blended together, the resulting sherry is returned to a 45-cask solera for a further 3 years ageing. Expect candied orange peel, black tea, figs, toffee and hints of smoke. Super concentrated and long on the finish.

Flint Vineyard's 2022 Bacchus has explosive aromatics of sherbet lemon, elderflower and rose petal. The hot and dry summer resulted in smaller yields, but one with incredible concentration. Picked from multiple parcels of Bacchus from their own vineyards and Martin’s Lane in Essex. Each plot was vinified separately in stainless steel at different temperatures and using different yeast strains, with no malolactic fermentation, to preserve the freshness and energy of the wine and keep the harmony of the blend. Wondrous and bright on the palate, with notes of zingy pineapple and a pleasing salinity lingering on the finish.

The Silex Blanc demonstrates Ben’s desire to produce a wine that is different to the typical English style. In 2022 the blend comprises Pinot Noir (50%), Pinot Blanc (40%) and Chardonnay (10%), varieties that were previously considered difficult to grow and ripen in the UK’s climate. But modern approaches and knowledge have shown that excellent, high-quality wines can be made and Silex has attracted a reputation for being one of these. The grapes were gently whole bunch pressed, with only the finest portion of juice used, resulting in a very refined fruit expression. The juice was then fermented in old oak barrels sourced from a winemaker friend of Ben in Burgundy, going through full malolactic fermentation to lend softness. It was then matured for 9 months, a third each in amphorae, stainless steel and 3 year old oak. This is a brilliant English dry white with beautiful elegance, balance and complexity. Bright and vibrant on the nose with apricot, lemon peel and honeysuckle notes. The palate has a racy, slightly tropical and stone fruit core, with excellent acidity and texture. Burgundian character with plenty of English charm.

Female winemaker Filipa Pato is a pioneer in Portugal and committed to sustainable, organic and biodynamic practices. This single vineyard Baga is planted largely to limestone rich soils which gives the wine a mineral core. The nose expresses itself with a delicious cranberry, red cherry and plum aroma and the tannins are fine grained and well knit into the silky core. There is a restrained concentration to this high quality red that will no doubt age for some time to come.

This portuguese blend made up of predominately Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barocca is accessible and delicious with lots of fruit and spice on the nose and palate. Ripe red berry and cherry fruits are supported by liquorice and clove spice, with subtle bacon soke notes. There is a juiciness and vibrancy on the palate as well as firm but integrated tannins.

Quinta da Leda comes from one of the top Douro estates, a main source for the legendary Barca Velha. With velvet texture, precise, pure black fruit and a very long mineral finish, it is incredibly impressive. There’s a lifted freshness creating perfect balance with the concentration and depth in the wine.

Made up largely of Touriga Franca (50%) and Touriga Nacional (44%) this wine is a benchmark example of a Douro red. Bramble and black cherry fruits combine with black pepper spice and hints of lavender. Tannins are ripe and rich as well as firm and there is real balance and elegance. This is a real crowd pleaser.

The 2019 Apla is really fragrant and peppery, with amazing purity to the palate and a lovely touch of grip. It’s a blend of Xinomavro, Limniona and Mavroudi, and comes from vineyards across the very north of Greece. Made with elegance in mind, it’s a brilliant summer red, with added depth: akin to a very good Cru Beaujolais. Utterly delicious.

Winemaker and owner of this impressive family estate, Pedro Rodríguez, has brought this estate to the forefront of high quality Spanish wines and is considered a pioneer of the Ribeira Sacra region. The blend is largely Mencía with 15% Galician indigenous varieties Caiño, Sousón, Mouraton, Garnacha Tintorera, Brancellao, Negralada and Alicante Bouchet. Located on steep slate and granite terraces, the grapes are sourced from different plots and vinified separately. The 2022 is a delight of violets, wild flowers, rosemary and graphite aromas that are supported beautifully by a fresh acidity and chalky tannins.

BodegasTamerán was set up in 2019 by footballer and Canary Islands native, David Silva after a much sought after 6 hectare vineyard became available on the island. He asked friend Jonathan García (owner and winemaker at Suertes del Marqués) to run the project and the wines have since gained much praise.This wine comes from the volcanic archipelago of Gran Canaria. Baboso Blanco, also known as Bastardo Blanco, is thought to be a white mutation of the red variety Trousseau Noir. The own rooted Baboso Blanco vines are grown in simple cordon royat trellising, on rocky volcanic soils with cover crops. Expect yellow fruits and honey and ginger spice combined with zesty acidity and freahness. A truly exciting and lively wine that has so much concentration and length.

BodegasTamerán was set up in 2019 by footballer and Canary Islands native, David Silva after a much sought after 6 hectare vineyard became available on the island. He asked friend Jonathan García (owner and winemaker at Suertes del Marqués) to run the project and the wines have since gained much praise.This white wine comes from the volcanic archipelago of Gran Canaria. Vines are planted on their own roots at altitudes of 600-700 metres on mountainous plots benefitting from a cooling Atlantic influence and sandy, volcanic soils on exclusively south facing slopes.Malvasía Volcánica is a cross of Malvasía Aromática and Marmajuelo. Expect beautiful aromatic and exotic aromas to combine pink grapefruit and citrus notes. The palate is very saline and mineral, a nod to the vineyard soils and proximity to the sea.

Cesar's 100% Godello comes from a single south facing plot in the Villafranca del Bierzo with over 100 year old vines. The wine has a flinty reductive nose with white peach and lemon citrus. The acidity is nervy and saline and feels exceptionally mineral.

Certainly comparable with the greatest red Burgundy, this is so juicy and intense, with an effortless concentration, lots of spice, and a finish that lasts for minutes. Such a complex wine, and one with remarkable poise. Astonishing.

The Mencia comes from a small single vineyard parcel planted in the mountains. This wine is spicy and gives small, concentrated berry fruits. The tannins are chalky and the body is juicy and concentrated with a nervy acidity.

Winemaker and owner of this impressive family estate, Pedro Rodríguez, has brought this estate to the forefront of high quality Spanish wines and is considered a pioneer of the Ribeira Sacra region. The blend is largely Mencía with 15% Galician indigenous varieties Caiño, Sousón, Mouraton, Garnacha Tintorera, Brancellao, Negralada and Alicante Bouchet. Located on steep slate and granite terraces, the grapes are sourced from different plots and vinified separately. Fresh and lively red berry fruits combined with raspberry and cranberry notes are supported by fine grained tannins and a lively acidity.

Grapes come from two plots in the village of Valtuille, mainly from El Llano, with the rest from El Foco. The wine spends a year in old french barrels. Beautifully mineral with graphite and crushed stone aromas combined with wild herbs and flowers.

The Palace of Fefiñanes has been inextricably linked with wine since the 17th century, and it was in the early 20th century that the winery was established as a commercial company. In 1928, the Albariño de Fefiñanes brand and label were created and a truly pioneering project was begun. Expect white stone fruits, lemon citrus and blossom floral notes combined with a salty as well as a creaminess on the palate thanks to extended lees ageing.

Bodegas Frontonio is an exciting project in Aragón that focuses on old vines, high altitude plots and regenerative viticulture. This red is a blend of Garnacha, Garnacha Peluda, Mazuela (Carignan) and a small percentage of Macabeo that is planted at 600 metres altitude and to 50 year old+ vines. The wine demonstrates incredible balance and freshness with bright red berry fruits and wild flower perfume. The tannins are fine grained and beautifully integrated into the wine's silky core.

This delicious white comes from 50 year old vines from two villages at altitude on primarily slate and limestone rich soils. A wine that is largely focused on texture, it displays orange blossom and white peach aromas, as well as lemon and lime citrus notes that combined with the wine's acidity bring vibrancy and freshness to the core. There is a pithiness on the palate that provides great structure.

At just over 1 hectares, this old vineyard high altitude plot is planted on slate soils and dry farmed. The whole bunch winemaking adopted gives the wine a floral lift with wild strawberries and red berries as well as cranberries and layers of complexity offered with garrigue herbal notes. The tannins are so fine with a hint of ripeness giving a nod to the wine's origins.

Planted at 700 metres in a parcel named Barrandijos in the village of Alpartir on primarily limestone and slate soils. Juicy red cherry fruits combine with wild strawberries, rosemary and thyme notes. Fine grained tannins are supported with a silky palate and bright core.

A blend of Godello, Albariño/Alvarinho, Dona Blanca, Treixadura, the 2020 vintage was cool and wet and the profile is much more on the lemon citrus and herbal profile with a nervy acidity and minerality. The old vines as well as spending some time on fine lees gives the wine weight and addded texture.

Coming from Ribera del Duero , the estate is run by 3 siblings. The wine is aged for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, 60% of which are new. The vine age ranges from 25 to 100 years and helps produce a wine that has great concentration and complexity. With a mix of savoury and sweet spice, this juicy red combines red and black fruits with cedar and liquorice.

The grapes are sourced from five vineyard sites in the hills of Alt Penedès. From 100% Xarel-lo grapes, the wine is aged in a mix of 500 litre French new oak barrels and the rest in concrete eggs for 8 months. Grapefruit pith, fresh apricot and white pear notes. The acidity is lively and there is an attractive phenolic grip on the finish.

Expect bright red berry fruits combined with wild strawberries and a subtle gravelly note that is a nod to the Mencia. Garrigue like notes underpin the aroma profile and the palate is so fine and silky, with the low alcohol (11%)making this a very easy drinking wine. Tannins are fine and well integrated. This is such a delicious wine.

A delicious wine where rose, wild strawberries and red currants ooze out of the glass. There is a finesse and a silkiness to the palate combined with a fine grained tannin that is of exceptional quality. The acidity is lively and crisp and there is a slight gravelly and mineral note on the finish. At 12.5% alcohol this wine is so approachable.

Made primarily of Mencia (73%) combined with indigenous varieties Brancellao, Mouraton and Souson. Juicy cherry perfume as well as wild flowers and spice combine with fine grained, graphite like tannins. The texture on the palate is silky and seductive.

This 100% Treixadura white has a restrained concentration and is wonderfully complex. Honey blossom, white peach and lemon verbena notes. The wine displays a lively and refreshing acidity and has a waxy texture.

The Valbuena is aged between barrel and bottle over five years and is made up of 96% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and 4% Merlot. The vines are located on the conclave slopes of Ribera with complex colluvial soils. The 2018 vintage was a slightly cooler vintage in Ribera del Duero, which has led to a fresher style and lighter profile.

The Valbuena is aged between barrel and bottle over five years and is made up of 96% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and 4% Merlot. The vines are located on the conclave slopes of Ribera with complex colluvial soils. The 2018 vintage was a slightly cooler vintage in Ribera del Duero, which has led to a fresher style and lighter profile.

The 2017 Ardanza is another showstopper from La Rioja Alta. The grapes come from three vineyards in the Rioja Oriental region that are 30 years+ old and benefit from 550 metres altitude. The Tempranillo (80%) and Garnacha (20%) blend spends 3 years in American oak barrels prior to bottling. Expect wild flowers, cherries and raspberries combined with liquorice, clove and dill spice. Tannins are juicy and firm and the acidity is wonderfully refreshing.

The 2017 Ardanza is another showstopper from La Rioja Alta. The grapes come from three vineyards in the Rioja Oriental region that are 30 years+ old and benefit from 550 metres altitude. The Tempranillo (80%) and Garnacha (20%) blend spends 3 years in American oak barrels prior to bottling. Expect wild flowers, cherries and raspberries combined with liquorice, clove and dill spice. Tannins are juicy and firm and the acidity is wonderfully refreshing.

Dark cherries, plums, mixed spice and leather aromas with hints of dark chocolate. There is a lot going on in the glass, yet the wine retains its poise and there is freshness and vibrancy that cuts through the palate.

Tempranillo (95%) is the main variety and comes from three vineyards in Rodezno (Las Cuevas, El Palo and Las Monjas) It is blended with 5% Graciano from the Montecillo vineyard in Fuenmayor. The 2016 Gran Reserva is an exceptional vintage with aromas of wild flowers and berries combined with sweet spice, dark chocolate and balsamic notes adding layers of complexity to this concentrated wine.

This limited edition Gran Reserva is made from 80% tempranillo, 9% graciano, 9% mazuelo and 2% garnacha. Having spent 27 months in 225-litre American oak barrels, this wine displays attractive sweet spice and dill notes. Expect balsamic and black olive notes as well as bramble and black cherry notes. The tannins are well integrated with perfect ripeness and grip and the palate showcases vibrant and refreshing acidity.

This is one of the best value wines you’ll find, from anywhere in the world. Perfectly mature, from a great vintage, notes of dark cherry, fig and prune swirl from the glass, with plenty of spice, and a soft, elegant mouthfeel. This is a charming, impeccably aged Tempranillo. At this price, buy as much as you can.

The 2022 vintage from Prager is exceptional and this Grüner displays a wonderful restrained concentration. Expect pear, white peach, white pepper and herbal notes combined with salty minerality and racy acidity.

Lean and slender, the 2022 Riesling Loibner from Knoll gives you all of the delicate floral aromatics you’d want from a Federspiel Riesling, without lacking intensity of flavour. Juicy and inviting, this is both delicious and great value.

Steinriegel is to the West of Weissenkirchen on a 4.6 hectare plot that compared to Prager's pther sites contains no gneiss, but is dominated by a distinct and rare white chalk silicate marble. This is a cool site and demonstrates peach, lime and jasmine notes. Subtle ginger spice notes and red apple aromas combine with a juicy core.

This is the vineyard up the Spitzergraben, the coolest site, on the corner of the valley, where the cool air comes down from the plateau. Very precise and quite savoury on the nose. There’s notes of mint and plenty of stone fruit, and then an orange blossom character, too. So much vibrancy here: this has so much acidity, but nothing sticks out. This has everything dialled up.

From 100% Loess Soil, near the church. This borders where Honivogl comes from (which could also be called Axpoint). Creamier on the nose, lots of pineapple. Lots of palate weight here, there’s tons of ripe and intense fruit, and an amazing weight and length. This is supple and lots of spice: an almost christmassy feel to the finish.

This wine is often one of my favourite wines in the Pichler line up, and it seems Falstaff agree this year giving the wine 100 points. Expect jasmine and white blossom notes combined with lemon verbena and spice. Wonderfully saline with great structure and long length.

Schreck means fright in German, and takes its name from the watchmen who would scare away potential grape thieves. It’s an incredibly steep site, and in 2019 has crafted a layered, complex, and enduring Riesling. There’s a ripeness to the fruit, with notes of candied pineapple, and exotic spices. Quite a hedonistic wine, glorious in 2019.

Willi Bründlmayer considers this his finest Grüner vineyard. Initially reticent on the nose, but showing real potential, with notes of exotic fruit and stone beginning to emerge. Very concentrated, with some tannin in the mouth, this is very serious and will develop complexity with bottle age. Made from 60 year old vines, there is not much of this wine produced, but it is surely one of the best Grüners in the world.

Close to Centgrafenberg, this single vineyard wine is often described by Sebastian as 'the little brother'. An interesting nose of red berries and blood orange with subtle liquorice and pepper spice. Tannins are fine grained and the palate is wonderfully silky.

Planted in the early 1980s, Alexander Stodden has cared for this vineyard since 2001. From Greywacke soils, with some clay, this is a powerful and spectacularly long wine. Notes of dark berries and some spice, and then a mineral finish. Bravo.

Sebastien’s Chardonnays get better and better every year. This is from the limestone soils of the village of Astheim, far from the estate's cellar in Burgstadt. It’s pure and focussed, but with just a little fat on the bones. Lovely.

With grapes coming from the Centgrafenberg and Hundsruck vineyards, the 2018 Burgstadter Berg is a really impressive wine from Sebastian. Details, vibrant, and so intense, this has remarkable tension, and will age beautifully. Incredible.

While Sebastian Fürst is best known for his Pinot Noirs, don't overlook this brilliant Chardonnay from the limestone soils of the village of Astheim, far from the estate's cellar in Burgstadt. This is incredibly Burgundian, with wonderfully expressive notes of hazelnut and peach, and lots of salinity. A real delight.

Certified organic since 2021, this estate in the heart of the Saar Valley is going from strength to strength, having only been set up in 1981.Coming from the Euchariusberg vineyard from old vines, the ‘Gisela’ refers to the foudre or cask in the cellar. Fleshy peach combined with jasmine and ginger spice on the nose are supported by a crisp acidity and a juicy core.

This wine takes on a richness and breadth with yellow stone fruit and ripe pear, yet has a mineral and flinty character as well as zesty acidity that brings structure and definition.

Citrus and saline core combines beautifully with white peach and mint verbena notes. Fleshy apricot notes continue on the finish alongside the salty and crisp acidity.

Totally delicious and so unquestionably Mosel Riesling with citrus and floral aromas combined with a vibrancy and juicy acidity.

An intense but approachable Spätlese from this master of the Riesling grape.

One of Loosen and the Mosel’s greatest vineyard sites on rich blue slate soil. Savoury profile with yeasty notes that support the classic Riesling profile of steely and white blossom perfume. The acidity is juicy and the breadth on the palate is delightful. The 24 months ageing gives the wine amazing complexity and length.

The grey slate and loam from the vineyard always gives the Leistenberg complexity. Very mineral and luminescent, expect notes of yellow plum and some citrus, as well as wild flowers. The finish is so bright and balanced and there’s mouth watering salinity on the finish. Very attractive.

The grey slate and loam from the vineyard always gives the Leistenberg complexity. Very mineral and luminescent, expect notes of yellow plum and some citrus, as well as wild flowers. The finish is so bright and balanced and there’s mouth watering salinity on the finish. Very attractive.

The Riesling is sourced from around the village of Gonnheim. All the fruit is hand harvested from biodynamically and organically farmed vineyards. Ginger, slate and citrus driven with notes of white peach and apricot. The acidity is zesty and whilst I have no doubt this wine will age, it is drinking beautifully now.

From vineyards predominantly from volcanic soils, but also with slate and quartzite, this is a brilliant introduction to the wines of the estate. Mineral, cool, and utterly delicious, don’t underestimate the potential for ageing here.

With stony, warm soils this vineyard tends to flower early, making it the perfect vineyard for producing Kabinett. It is always delicate, with dancing acidity and plenty of ripe orchard fruit.

The Kahlenberg vineyard was first mentioned in 1499, it was used as the reference site for the former Royal Prussian Institute of Pomology and Viticulture when making official recommendations to winegrowers in the Nahe. South facing, this is a spicy Riesling with persistence.

Much more opulent and intense, with mango and passion fruit and loads of freshness and minerality. Such purity and vibrancy, but also just a sense of latent power. Spearmint, wet stones, and ginger, and tons of length.

The first single estate sparkling wine to be produced at Everflyht, the Rosé de Saignée 2019 is a blend of hand-picked Pinot Noir and Meunier. The Saignée method of rosé production is more complicated than adding red wine into the blend. Instead it extracts colour from a short period of skin contact, in this instance, just 12 hours was enough to get the colour and richness of fruit. It is packed full of summer fruits and a wonderful creamy and fresh brioche note on the nose. The palate is fruit driven with notes of ripe red cherry, sweet wild strawberry and a soft backbone of cream. A light acidity is balanced with a rounded mouthfeel that gives the wine weight and an elegant finish. Fantastic food wine, that you shouldn't be afraid to decant.

Chardonnay-led, with around 20% reserve wines in the blend, it’s got just 4.5g/l of dosage added. This is a taut English fizz, with lots of green apple fruit, and a long and savoury finish: the perfect way to discover Hambledon.

Blanc de Blancs was the first style that Nyetimber made, and was a huge success upon its release in 1996. The 2015 has been aged for between 5 and 6 years on the lees, and the result is a deliciously fresh, balanced wine with Chardonnay’s trademark lemony, elegant, toasty character and a richer, fresh pastry note from the ageing. Vineyards for this wine are in both Sussex and Hampshire. This 2015 is decadent, textured and rich with a long, moreish finish. A benchmark Chardonnay from England.

The 1086 is Nyetimber’s prestige cuvée, produced to be the pinnacle of the estate. A careful selection of dozens of separate wines from the 2010 vintage, carefully blended together, it then spent six years on the lees before being disgorged. It’s not cheap, but it’s undoubtedly the most ambitious, and most complex, sparkling wine produced in England today. Notes of biscuit and red fruit, and a very long, focused finish. So impressive.

1989 was an outstanding vintage in the Loire, and this wine from the lesser known appellation of Coteaux de l’Aubance has a simply gorgeous development of black truffle notes, with richness and an appealing touch of sweetness on the palate. A bargain for a wine of this age.