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This Riesling and Furmint blend is super focused and delivers lemon citrus, jasmine and steely notes. The core has a zesty acidity and is tightly wound, demonstrating excellent concentration.

The indigenous Assyrtiko grapes only see stainless steel during the winemaking process, which accentuates the saline profile of this wonderful grape. The wine offers up citrus peel, white blossom and pink grapefruit aromas as well as subtle ginger spice notes. The acidity is dazzling and contrasts beautifully with an attractive waxy quality on the palate.

A truly beautiful Malbec made from vines that are over 100 years old. The elevation of their vineyard gives incredible almost-minty, floral freshness to the wine, alongside dense blackberry, damson and blueberry fruit. There is subtle spiciness from a year in French oak and a wilder savoury, herbal character too.

This, from the impressive 2016 vintage, is gorgeous. It is a blend of Furmint and Hárslevelű , the two greatest grape varieties of Tokaji. There’s tropical fruit, apricots, honeysuckle, and so much spice. And the sweetness is wonderfully balanced with bright acidity, and a minerality that comes from the volcanic soils of the Tokaji region.

A beautiful expression of Tannat, with rich, concentrated black fruit and a firm structure. The tannins are bold but balanced by fresh acidity and masses of complex flavours of vanilla, coffee, chocolate and fig.

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.

The 2019 Seña is a vibrant, ripe, yet incredibly refined red from this iconic estate. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Malbec, 15% Carmenère, and 4% Petit Verdot, it shows refinement of tannins, poise, and a long and stony finish. There’s tons of energy here, and a slightly smoky finish. This is quintessentially Chilean, but with real poise.

The 2018 Cheval des Andes is the product of a cooler vintage, with wonderful purity and focus, but no loss of oomph. There’s a refinement to the tannins, and a mineral note on the finish. A brilliant Cheval des Andes.

A cool year has left the 2021 Las Pizarras (arguably the pinnacle of Chardonnay production in Chile) deliciously fresh, mineral and stony with fresh lime, lemon curd and green apple fruit. Delicate white flower aromas and a tensile, steely line of acid throughout. Savoury notes linger on the long finish.

A trailblazing cuvee from Catena that focuses on the execptional terroir here. There's limestone soils and 1500m of elevation, leaving the wine with beautiful freshness and mineral tones. There are tons of aromatics, with vibrant red berry fruit and some floral blue fruits. There's chalkiness to the tannins and complex, dried herb notes. One of the most exciting wines coming out of Argentina.

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.

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.

This indigenous blend of Malagousia (60%), Assyrtiko (30%) and Roditis (10%) comes from a few parcels situated in different regions of Greece. The wine sees no oak and is aged for a few short months in tank and amphora to retain the purity and finesse of the varieties. The acidity is crisp and citrus driven, with a pithy grapefruit character on the finish. Expect white blossom florals, citrus and a subtle steeliness on this really impressive wine. A delight to drink and showcasing the best that Greece has to offer.

A pioneer in Argentina, Catena Zapata is a benchmark for Malbec. There's power here but plenty of stony, elegant restraint too. The tannins are grippy and chocolatey, and the fruit is dense and ripe, with light crunchier red fruit notes. Developing earthy, truffle notes, this is built for the long haul.

Undoubtedly one of the finest Pinots ever to be produced in Chile, the cool conditions in 2021 have left Las Pizarras fresh and pure with wild strawberry and red cherry fruit. There’s lots of mineral, chalky complexity here around the juicy core of fruit.

Romelio is found at the north of the Maule Valley, and is a field blend of mostly Malbec on decomposed granite. The grapes are picked early, meaning this wine is all about freshness and vibrancy. Delicious.

The 2020 Quebrada Chalinga is a Pinot Noir, grown 12km from the ocean in Limarí (Talinay), on granite and limestone soils. The vines were planted ungrafted in 2006. The wine is made with 50% whole bunch and was left in an infusion in an open vat. The maturation takes place in old oak barrels for 16 months. The result is full of tension, with moderately ripe fruit kept in check by fresh acidity and lifted notes of violet, citrus peel and chalk. There's a spiciness on the palate and an almost salty finish. Just over 5000 bottles were made.

This is an impressive malbec from Belasco de Boquedano. On the nose notes of violets, pure berry fruit, and a hint of crushed herbs. There’s lovely freshness on the palate, here, with a lick of oak spice, and silky, enveloping tannins. Beautifully balanced, and absolutely delicious.

“The 2009 Malbec Argentino is a blend of the vineyards of Adrianna and Nicasia and is 20% whole cluster and 80% whole berry fruit. The former is co-fermented with Viognier and the latter co-fermented with Cabernet Franc. It is aged in French oak barrels, of which 60% are new. It has a more opulent bouquet than the individual blends, with dark cherries, iodine, minerals and blueberry that are all beautifully defined. The palate has a dense, weighty entry with layers of ripe blackberry and boysenberry fruit laced with crushed stone and a touch of graphite. The finish is supremely well-defined and focused, with immense length on the finish.” 95 points, Neal Martin, The Wine Advocate

This Chardonnay comes from vineyards planted in 1993 in a mini-appellation within Limari. The vines are 25km from the ocean and are on a mix of clay and limestone soil. The result is a slightly smoky, reductive white, but with the round ripeness of the new world. There is a distinct saline, iodine finish, very long and refreshing. Only old oak is used and maturation was 24 months with plenty of lees. Tiny production of around 4,500 bottles.