Sommelier Wine Awards 2020 Winners

'Voluptuous and charmingly generous, with fine, zingy acidity.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

'Citrus fruit, pear and gooseberry aromas, with some big concentration and a hit of spice on the palate, followed by savoury minerality and clean melon and pear fruit, with an expansive finish. Really complex and a great food matcher - it'd be nice with cheese like young Reblochon.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

£15.97 Matthew Clark

'Really good, with green apple aromas on a very charming nose. This has very good structure and texture, and a lovely spicy finish, making it an amazing partner for food.'
Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.

'Earl grey tea, oregano, aniseed, and lemon peel on the nose, with a crisp, nutty palate and a dry finish. I see this working as a premium offering in a gastropub.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

£18.10 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Rich and concentrated, with lovely ripeness of fruit on the fresh, unctuous palate, and a long, appealing finish.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

'Green fruit, white pepper and citrus aromas leading to a ripe and fruit-rich palate, with decent acidity, making this pretty easy-drinking.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

'Textbook floral and perfumed notes, with a lovely, mouth-watering finish.'
Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.

£11.42 Bibendum

'There's great complexity here, with some big aromas of red fruits like raspberry and wild strawberry, and a hint of tobacco leaf. There are also some developed notes, with a hint of forest floor and mushroom. A good option for a restaurant list.'
Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.

'A very interesting wine, with sour cherries, blackberries, and a touch of Dr Bayard anise notes too.'
Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.

£22.05 Bibendum

'With notes of red apple, apricot and salted butter, as well as some oak and spices, this is a very good substitute for a pricey aged champagne on a restaurant wine list.'
Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.

'Great minerality, as well as pastry and brioche notes. There's lots of fruit too, considering the age, and with much more to come. Complex and balanced.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

£18.57 Bibendum

'An exuberant nose with a floral component, leading to a palate that's sharp with bright acidity.'
Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.

'A dry wine with bright acidity, lemon, lime and green apple skin notes and a limestone finish.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

'A good wine for the price point, with salinity and grassiness, with notes of lemon peel and candied orange.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

£7.00 Wine Utopia, Wineservice

'With its floral notes of white blossom and green apple, this is a great aperitif wine with balanced acidity.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.

'Very enjoyable, with pineapple and mango on the creamy nose. A lovely wine overall.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

'Notes of honeysuckle and lemon juice leading to a mineral, leafy finish with some light spicy notes.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

£11.00 Roberson Wine, Simpsons Wine Estate

'Brilliant, with vanilla and cream, Starburst strawberry and some salty, saline notes.'
Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.

'This has minerality and citrus fruits, and a fantastic palate with good acidity.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

'A plush wine with some well-integrated toasty elements, and toffee, vanilla and pear notes. This can go with heavier dishes, and will develop over time.'
Alonso Abed, Trivet.

£22.81 Bibendum

'A very classic Gewürztraminer with good varietal expression. Luscious tropical fruit and floral characters, with warm spice notes and really lovely weight and balance.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'A lychee bomb, with dried sweet apricots, ginger, honey and chamomile.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

'This will interact very well with spicy food.'
Raphael Thierry, consultant.

£11.83 Famille Helfrich

'A bright, fresh and vibrant wine, with citrus rind and juice, and some distinct minerality. A lovely expression of Riesling expression with good acidity and balance, offering very good value for money.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'With beeswax, lime and jasmine notes, this is a great wine to promote Riesling at a house-wine level.'
Raphael Thierry, consultant.

£7.87 Famille Helfrich

'This opens with a good characteristic Riesling nose, leading to a rich and luscious palate, with mouth-watering ripe fruit. Good value for money too.'
Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.

'A mineral and petrol nose leads to a generous palate with hints of tropical and confit fruits. A classic from Alsace with good balance.'
Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.

£23.13 Top Selection

'Tart raspberry and cherry notes with some minty herb notes. The complexity builds as it opens in the glass.'
Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.

'Great red fruit aromas leading to a palate with juicy acidity. Great on its own, or with light meat dishes.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.

'Silky tannins and a spicy finish, with some stony minerality too.'
Mikolaj Harmider, Cava Spiliadis Collection and Simpsons Restaurant.

£11.38 Matthew Clark

'There's soft, supple fruit here, with a little herbaceous lift, leading to more soft berries on the dense palate.'
Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.

'Fresh, juicy red-cherry fruit, with some crisp acidity and an elegant style overall.'
Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.

'Strawberry and raspberry notes along with some green tobacco and mild earth.'
Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.

£7.53 Majestic Commercial

'A very perfumed and pungent wine with great toast, a hint of white pepper, some nutty character and preserved lemon notes. Very fresh, with crystalline acidity, and a zesty and zingy finish.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

'This is showing some complexity, starting with a pleasant nose of tropical fruit, plum and apricot, and a palate that's spicy and creamy, with good texture.'
Guillaume Mahaut, ETM Group.

£19.21 Matthew Clark

'A fresh and incisive wine that's flinty, floral and juicy. It's crunchy and crisp on the palate, with a mineral finish.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

'Wet grass, gooseberry and white flower notes on this fresh and light wine, with stone fruits coming through on the palate.'
Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.

'Good typicity, with lemon/lime aromas alongside herbal notes, and a touch of minerality too.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

£8.09 Davy's Wine Merchants

'I love the acidity and balance of this young, bright wine, with herbaceous, peppery notes and fresh fruit too.'
Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.

'Bright and juicy, plus a blackcurrant nose with lots of intensity. The palate is balanced and interesting, not to mention refreshing, with a good balance of acidity and tannins. This sings, with good complexity, and will age too.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

£24.95 ADVINI

'Super elegant in style, with good integration of fruit and oak.'
Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.

'A great ripe start to this wine, fruity with nice complex touches, as well as minerality and spice. There's a lot of oak too but it melds well.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'A nice and vibrant expression of Bordeaux with modern use of oak. Really good and could age for a couple of years.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

£13.48 Matthew Clark

'Everything is balanced and in harmony, with some fresh acidity.'
Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.

'Bright and energetic red fruit here, leading to some good oak that doesn’t overpower.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

'Dried flowers, wet leaves, sandalwood and forest floor on the nose, leading to a smooth palate with ripe tannins. A match with duck breast.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

£11.02 Bibendum

'An intense and complex wine with high acidity dancing with tannins and flavours of jammy morello cherries, as well as cedar and spices.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

'Deep black fruit concentration on an intense and very aromatic nose, with some nice tertiary character too - meaty and leathery, as well as some smokiness.'
Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.

£22.64 Top Selection

'Brooding dark cherries and cassis on nose, with juicy concentration and mid-palate denseness of fruit, and with a dry, savoury finish.'
Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.

'A nice fruity and oaky Bordeaux that's plump and led by meaty dark fruits, with Merlot weight and warmth on the palate. The tannins and acidity help with a clean dry finish too. Excellent value.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

£12.79 Jascots Wine Merchants

'Great classic Chablis offering great value, with citrus aromas and a refreshing palate with a hint of minerality.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.

'Fresh stone fruit and crushed seashell notes on the nose, along with some grapefruit, leading to a fresh palate with bright acidity. I'd list this by the glass, either in fine dining or in a gastro pub.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

£9.19 Ffarm Vintners

'This is well-made and integrated, with citrus at the start, then cream and a light hazelnut note on the palate, all carried by acidity, and leaving a light, flinty finish.'
Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.

'An elegant nose with some delicate citrus and minerality, and notes of bergamot and lemongrass. A dry palate and great creamy texture, and a refreshing finish.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.

£20.12 Bibendum

'The perfect Chablis - creamy with a hint of lemon and crushed oyster shell notes, joined by some green apple and a long, steely finish. A myriad of wonderful flavours, and a perfect match with Thai crab cake.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.

'This is all I expect from Chablis, with a blend of tropical and citrus fruits, joined by a touch a cream.'
Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.

£17.41 Top Selection

'An incredibly powerful nose fills the glass, with dried apricot and almonds shining through. An oxidative character is backed up by bitter lemon rind and marmalade, and cut with salinity. Brilliantly fresh and uplifting.'
Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.

'This is everything Jura has to offer, and worth every penny. It would suit high-end, sharing-style eateries.'
Raphael Thierry, consultant.

£48.53 Bibendum

'A beautifully crafted wine with nice weight and structure. This is built to last, and really enticing on the nose.'
Olivier Marie, team leader.

'A ripe, modern style with lemon curd and green apple, as well as some mineral notes, and a chalky finish.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

'Light and elegant, this is a great wine to pair with chicken and pork dishes.'
Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.

£22.03 Orchidées, Maisons de Vin

'A complex, very engaging wine with depth of flavour. Clearly a wine for a serious list at this price.'
Martin Lam, team leader.

'A rich and full style with some savoury spice alongside fresh nettle and citrus.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.'
Enticingly harmonious and voluptuous, with great pace and restraint. Quality fruit handled with savvy winemaking and elegance.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

£18.55 Orchidées, Maisons de Vin

'Quite rich and ripe, in a modern style, with good levels of ripeness.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

'Nice crunchy apple combined with some warm lemon flavours, and with a slightly herbaceous character adding some depth.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.

'Crisp green apples and some honey, leading to waxy notes and crisp lemon on the palate, with a mineral finish.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

£7.34 Wine Importers

'A butterscotch, creamy lactic nose leads to orange nectarine fruit character and a lovely richness that ends juicy and moreish. Very refreshing.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

'Lychee, pineapple and a touch of lifted green apple, with honey and Greek yoghourt on the finish. This is a really good and widely pairable wine showing some great value.'
Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.

£16.10 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Oxidative and honeyed, this is a mature and oily style, with a ripe and mineral finish.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

'Peach and lychee notes here, with a touch of sweet lemon and bright acidity.'
Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.

'Candied lemon notes, combined with yellow apple and acacia, as well as some yellow flower notes.'
Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.

£11.98 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Delicious, with subtle and refined Sauvignon Blanc aromas together with some chalky minerality. This is clean, vibrant and intense, with acidity well integrated with the juicy fruit core.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

'Very aromatic and pungent, with floral notes combining with citrus and green fruits. There's good concentration of fruit to balance the vivid acidity here.'
Luma Monteiro, Wineria.

£16.12 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'There's some juicy, fleshy fruit here alongside some typical herbaceous notes. This really delivers for its price point.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

'Lifted and ripe, with gooseberry, tropical fruit and citrus on the nose, leading to ripeness on the palate along with more than enough acidity to balance. A great gastro or quality pub wine.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

£7.95 Boutinot

'Lovely on the nose, with oaky, toasty aromas, floral red fruit and some tertiary notes. The palate is rounded, with more tertiary and toast notes, culminating in a good finish with some pleasant green notes.'
José Hernandez, Hakkasan.

'This is quite the fruit bomb, with a dollop of clotted cream, all leading to some good acidity on the palate.'
Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.

£11.98 Enotria&Coe

'Delicate red floral aromas to start, with vanilla flavours and a touch of cinnamon too, leading to silky tannins and a creamy texture, with savoury notes and a well-balanced finish.'
Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.

'With big bright cherry notes and some rose on the nose too, this is fruit-forward, juicy and balanced. It would be a good wine by the glass.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

£14.37 Matthew Clark

'Everything in harmony here, with balanced flavours of soft and juicy cherries, and just a hint of earthiness and spice.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

'Red roses and delicate spicy oak aromas, with elegant texture and bright red cherries and cranberries. Well-balanced tannins and fresh acidity too, leading to a juicy finish.'
Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.

£20.43 Hatch Mansfield

'Juicy red cherries and red rose aromas, with velvety tannins and a delicate, earthy finish.'
Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.

'A bright and exuberant wine with firm tannins and a smooth finish.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

'A lovely, sappy young Pinot with a fresh, floral and red fruit nose. Outstanding value. Charcuterie, please!' Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.

£7.21 Baythorne

'An earthy style showing good typicity, with notes of red berries, some floral hints, and notes of tapenade and mushrooms too. This is a savoury wine with fresh acidity and round, ripe tannins.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'A lovely, elegant and balanced wine that's full of grace. Well suited to a fine-dining table, and a fun wine to offer by the glass too.'
Laurent Richet MS, team leader.

£27.15 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A great premium, aged Burgundy with boiled red fruits on an ethereal nose. This is alive and kicking on the palate, with some preserved fruit showing through to long, rolling finish.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

'This is a style that shows some maturity and development that creates some lovely complexity, with round and juicy tannins.'
Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.

£46.57 Bibendum

'Lovely perfume, with violet, blackberry, thyme and rosemary, and a palate that's full-bodied and concentrated, with some chocolate notes and a long, fresh finish. Great value too.'
Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.

'Ripe and fresh red and dark fruits here, with some real substance to the palate. This would make a good winter house wine.'
Jan Konetzki, team leader.

£6.25 Molson Coors

'Full-bodied and spicy, this is an ambitious, oaky style, with bright cherries, blackberries, cocoa and vanilla. A very rich, well-made wine with a lovely savoury finish.'
Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.

'Full-on, with dark, spicy fruits and high concentration. There's great complexity here, and really good maturity of fruit too.'
Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.

£28.25 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A beautiful nose of warm spiced blackberry, with some additional vanilla on the palate, and a warm, ripe fruit finish.'
Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.

'A very dense and intense wine with backbone, but showing great elegance too. This is polished and very suave, while being focused and in-depth too, with juicy and succulent tannins, and alcohol under control.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

£47.59 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'This has a concentrated nose, with ripe, jammy fruit leading to a full and generous palate, with velvety tannins and lovely spices.'
Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.

'Vibrant, silky fruit with a punch of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg.'
Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.

'Rounded, with big character, and notes of green olives, capers and red fruits, as well as an earthiness.'
Elisa Soggia, Trivet.

£15.60 LA CROIX DE SAINT JEAN - DOMAINE CHABBERT

'This opens with notes of pineapple and peach, and with a hint of white pepper too, leading to a deep palate that's well complemented by bright acidity.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

'A really good example of Languedoc Viognier, with lovely acidity. This is young and lively, and would be ideal as an aperitif on a hot summer evening.'
Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.

£6.73 Majestic Commercial

'Delicate citrus fruit and white flowers on the nose, followed by freshness and floral notes such as jasmine and honeysuckle on the palate. A very good wine with a good finish.'
Luma Monteiro, Wineria.

'Fresh, clean ripe fruit such as pear, lemon and white peach. This is clean, crisp and delicate, and a good option for pairing with salads and white fish.'
Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.

£10.63 Bibendum

'Absolute love this, with its chamomile and white flowers, and lemon notes too. It’s delicate, yet it has personality, and good fruit concentration.'
Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.

'Really lovely, with green papaya and dried pineapple, along with oolong tea notes and a bit of jasmine too. Quite versatile - I could see this working in almost any restaurant.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

£18.03 Bibendum

'Leesy and perfumed, leading to a full-bodied and spicy palate with very ripe William pear, and with a long finish too.'
Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.

'Honey, lemon and vanilla on the nose lead to a palate that's smooth, with good freshness and a gentle citrus finish. A good match with asparagus risotto.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

£9.28 Bibendum

'A very expressive and pronounced wine, with good use of oak and notes of sweet spice, cream and concentrated fruit.'
Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.

'This offers good concentration and complexity for its price point. A rich and ripe style of Burgundy with an abundance of toasty oak alongside bruised pears, peaches and apricots.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

£15.00 Hatch Mansfield

'An aromatic nose with notes of citrus, toast and fresh butter, and a vibrant palate with elegance, good length and just a touch of weight.'
Jan Konetzki, team leader.

'Great tautness and minerality here, with some sweet, ripe peach and gunmetal notes on the palate.'
James Fryer, team leader.

'An excellent wine with great depth, refreshing acidity and a long, clean finish.'
Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.

£21.53 Top Selection

'Intense liquorice and black fruit aromas leading to a lighter palate with a cherry yoghurt character, and with good length that stays on the fruit.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

'Good fruit content, with some real flashiness on the palate, alongside some well-balanced spice notes. This is super fresh, but with great structure too.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

£14.50 Weingut Franz Keller

'Burgundian in style, with plenty of citrus and stone fruit all wrapped in puff pastry and accompanied by vanilla cream. A wonderfully balanced palate with a creamy texture.'
Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.

'Dry, ripe yellow stone fruits and apple alongside delicate blossom hints and a fresh tropical note of pineapple, with a clean finish and vibrant acidity.'
Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.

£23.63 Weingut Franz Keller

'A well-built wine that's young and powerful, with some bright citrus zest notes as well as ripe tropical fruits.'
Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.

'This is very light and poised, with some white tea and jasmine on the nose leading to vibrant acidity rubbed with lemon zest and green apple. A balanced and light wine, but with great structure too.'
Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.

£20.51 Bibendum

'A charming nose with some floral notes as well as ripe yellow fruit, and a concentrated palate with tropical fruit and an energetic finish.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.'
A super wine that ticks all the boxes - juicy, elegant, refreshing and clean, calling out for another glass, either with or without food.'
Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.

'Elegant, lively and appetising.'
Jan Konetzki, team leader.

£12.75 Boutinot

'Pretty fantastic, with lots going on. Notes of stone fruits and some tropical notes too, with minerality to balance and some good intensity.'
Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.

'Clean and tropical notes, as well as blossom, honeysuckle and elderflower, with a hint of development. These sit alongside light petrol hints and some grapey characters too, leading to a great, elegant finish.'
Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.

£31.98 Top Selection

'Floral and perfumed, with lots of fruit and an intense, long finish.'
Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.

'Aromas of grapes, rose petals, fresh grass, pink grapefruit and apricot on the nose, with a fresh palate that has acidity to complement the fruit, and a long, fruity aftertaste. This would be a good match for sweet and sour dishes.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

£14.36 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Hi-toned and super aromatic, with red berries and herbs, and a palate balancing spicy red fruit and savouriness, and some tarry notes, and a fresh, chalky finish.'
Martin Lam, team leader.

'This has some complex aromas and flavours, with boysenberry and some savoury herbal notes too - a lovely structure, and well-integrated too. An intense and complex wine.'
Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.

£16.97 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Cherries, strawberries, raspberries and red rose petals, as well as some volcanic character with a touch of toast, smoke and tar. This is firm on the palate, with powdery tannins and refreshing acidity.'
Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.

'This is quite savoury, mineral and chalky, with crunchy red fruit and a plum finish. Good with smoky, grilled, fatty lamb cutlets.'
Martin Lam, team leader.

£13.86 Bibendum

'Zesty citrus and stone fruit are joined by a touch of pineapple, as well as some dairy, pastry and a touch of sweet spices, as well as some minerality. Good concentration too.'
Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.

'This has a rich texture, with bready notes and white flowers. An elegant and forward wine with pear, green apple and a light stalkiness.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

£16.14 Bibendum

'This is delicious, with a good amount of skin contact giving this grippy complexity, with peach and apricot notes and a creamy texture, culminating in a floral finish.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

'Yeasty and creamy, with some ripe citrus, stone fruit, melon and pineapple, as well as red apples and beeswax, and a good finish.'
Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.

£14.55 Southern Wine Roads

'What a beauty! Some minty notes on the nose, leading to a light body with huge complexity.'
Tanya Mann, consultant.

'This is showing some maturity on the nose, along with some red fruit notes, and hints of prune coming through. On the palate there's very delicate fruit, and floral notes too.'
Luma Monteiro, Wineria.

'Very distinctive and different, with lovely secondary and tertiary notes.'
Martin Lam, team leader.

£22.00 Southern Wine Roads

'A rich nose and a lingering, mouthwatering palate with white fruits and peach notes.'
Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.

'Peppery, with citrus, tropical and stone fruits leading to a generous, fruity palate, and with very pronounced minerality and good levels of acidity. A really well-made wine that's great for a by-the-glass offer, and great value for money!' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.

£9.30 Boutinot

'This is light and very easy-drinking, with garrigue, savoury dried basil and sour cherry notes, all leading to refreshing acidity and a bright finish.'
Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.

'A delicate nose of strawberry and crunchy cranberries to start, leading to some smooth tannins and good acidity, which all make this a good match for tartare.'
Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.

£5.85 LWC Drinks

'There's great intensity of aromas here, with black fruits and hints of sweet spice and bell pepper. A mid-high restaurant house wine.'
Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.

'An enjoyable, well-made wine, with fresh dark forest fruit notes.'
Erik Simonics, Annabel’s.

'A lovely balance of ripe berry fruit and crisp acidity - great complex flavours for a house wine.'
Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.

£5.52 Matthew Clark

'Opening with candied dark fruit, there's some good acidity showing here, as well as blackcurrant and blackberries and an oaky note of dark chocolate.'
Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.

'A ripe and juicy wine, this is plush, with lots of plum and currant, and a bit of black cherry too. Simple but well made, and a steal at this price!' Andres Ituarte, team leader.

£3.98 Molson Coors, LWC Drinks, Suma Wholefoods

'Very aromatic! Eucalyptus and jam notes with very gentle tannins and lovely fruit. Excellent for this category.'
Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.

'Red fruit and a creamy velvety texture make this easy to drink, with bright freshness on the long finish.'
Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.

'Good complexity for a house wine, yet light.'
Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.

£5.96 Matthew Clark

'A medium-bodied wine with red fruit and a touch of vanilla, and quite silky on the palate.'
Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.

'Well-balanced and easy-drinking - this really over-delivers on complexity for it’s price.'
Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.

'Some savoury touches with a bit of fruit make this a solid house wine for many bars, pubs and casual restaurants.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

£5.74 Chalié Richards

'Cassis and green bell pepper dominate the aromatics, with fresh acidity on the palate holding the tannins in check. There's great flavour intensity here, with cassis and pepper continuing to the finish.'
Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.

'Luscious berry fruit, with lovely balance between some earthy notes and sweet spice. Good concentration and finish, yet easy-drinking.'
Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.

£5.65 Boutinot

'A good hit of raspberry and red hedgerow fruit and texture, as well as some welcome freshness. This is great entry-level Rioja.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

'Aromas of red fruits such as cherries and strawberries, leading to coffee and ripe berry notes. I'd definitely recommend this as a house red, particularly for a Spanish restaurant or tapas joint.'
Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.

£5.57 Boutinot

'Red fruit and some chalky mineral notes, with fresh cranberries. Great by the glass or carafe, Provence-style.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

'An attractive salmon-rosé colour, with great balance of fruit and acidity, and a great structure that's almost mineral. A lovely wine with character and energy that I can see with some crab salad, ceviche or smoked salmon.'
Laurent Richet MS, team leader.

£5.19 LWC Drinks

'This is very fruity on the nose, with mango, lychee and pineapple aromas leading to a structured palate.'
Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.

'High intensity on the nose, followed by crisp mineral notes and a long, balanced finish.'
Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.

'Cherry and rosehip notes, as well as some leafy herbs. A good by-the-glass offer.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

£5.92 Matthew Clark

'A crisp, fragrant, full and lingering wine.'
Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.

'Mineral undertones with subtle fruit and pungent aromas - I really like this.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

'A mineral, flinty, honeyed nose with a hit of ripeness, but slow-building acidity to balance. Good for exotic food outlets.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

£5.19 LWC Drinks

'Candied citrus with some tropical fruit notes, leading to an elegant palate with good fruit and light, sweet spices, and a finish that's balanced and refreshing.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.

'This has a pretty nose of pear and white flower aromas, leading to similar flavours on the palate, accompanied by nice balancing acidity.'
Michael Fiducia, The Royal Automobile Club.

£5.54 Matthew Clark

'There's a nice contrast between the weighty, rich nose and the clean and pure fruit-driven palate.'
Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.

'A fun house white that really comes alive on the palate with tangy fruitiness. This would be a good entry level wine on a wine list.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

'Crisp and lemony - ideal as an aperitif with oysters.'
Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.

£5.23 LWC Drinks

'A good amount of peach stone fruit and nice crisp apple. A good wine by the glass in a pub or market restaurant.'
Stephanie Robertson, RA Group.

'Lots of fruit on the distinctive nose, leading to great acidity that makes this really shine. It's bursting with tanginess, and crisp on the palate. The perfect house wine for me.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

£5.59 Matthew Clark

'There's lots of typicity here, with herbaceousness and jalapeño notes, as well as bright citrus fruit and zippy acids, leading to a grassy finish.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

'Good citrus notes, with pink grapefruit and elderflower leading to mouth-watering acidity, yet really ripe and intense too. A well-made crowd pleaser at a terrific price.'
Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.

£5.60 Eurowines

'Notes of golden pear, mirabelle, pineapple and kiwi fruit, with some complexity from floral honeysuckle and acacia notes. The palate is crisp and mineral, with a lot of weight and a long, fruity finish.'
Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.

'There's a fleshy and lingering freshness here, with well-integrated oak. Great for Asian or Peruvian restaurant lists.'
Diego Carballido, Bar Boulud - Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park.

£13.80 Best of Hungary Ltd.

'What a character! Linden flowers and straw on the nose, with superb acidity and fruit concentration. A treasure for fine-dining restaurants, particularly at this price.'
Tanya Mann, consultant.

'Flint and yellow flowers on the nose lead to a well-balanced palate with a dry roasted-almond finish. This would be a good match with white trout.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

£10.89 Bibendum

'This is showing some good complexity, with a perfumed nose and red cherry and black fruit on a juicy palate.'
Guillaume Mahaut, ETM Group.

'Well-made and nicely balanced, with some ripe blackberries, a hint of spices and some juicy tannins.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.

'Jammy and lush, with cassis and some intense ginger and spice, well balanced with coffee and leather notes.'
Andre Luís Martins, team leader.

£22.67 Kedem Europe

'Fantastic for the style, with dried tropical fruits, nuts and caramel on the nose, leading to a complex, sensational palate with honey, nut brittle and savoury preserved lemon, and an enormous finish.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'Lots of tertiary, autumnal, dried fruit notes, yet it's still fresh on the finish, with some attractive lemon peel notes and some spiciness too.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

£12.43 Cantina Orsogna

'Ideal for a hot summer's day, this is elegant and fresh, with good lemon character.'
Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.

'This has crunchy citrus and stone fruit, as well as red apple and floral notes, with good concentration and good acidity.'
Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.

'Juicy, with lifted aromas and good ripeness, as well as keen acidity and good complexity.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

£10.98 Louis Latour Agencies

'A very serious style, with smoke and spice from French oak and some high-toned acid, and notes of crab apple and generous lemon verbena citrus.'
Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.

'Complex aromas of citrus, as well as ripe yellow fruit, and a buttery note with a hint of vanilla, leading to a dry palate with a lovely richness and great balance of acidity and alcohol.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.

£29.36 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'An excellent, flavoursome wine that's so easy to drink, with notes of peach, iris, dried grasses and lemon curd, leading to lifted stone fruit flavours and some tropical notes, and some lively lime zest acidity that softens into a creamy, long finish.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'An aperitif wine by the pool on a hot summer's day, and great value for money too.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.

£7.45 Boutinot

'A crisp and green style with a bit of weight on the palate and some lovely minerality.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

'Complex and multidimensional, and convincingly Italian!' Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.

'A creamy edge to the nose, with a full body and an edge of pepper to the aftertaste. A good pairing with oily fish as cicchetti.'
Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.

£10.27 Enotria&Coe

'Good complexity here, with some green notes to it.'
Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.

'Old school style of Verdicchio with and intensely rich nose with lemon curd, burnt peaches, wet rocks, and some earthy, funky characteristics. A gastronomic style that can stand up to rich fish dishes with creamy sauces and aromatic seasonal green flavours like wild garlic too.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

£13.85 Eurowines

'An excellent wine with great complexity, showing blackberry, plum, tobacco and herbal notes, leading to juicy tannins and a full-bodied texture, with a long and complex finish. There's potential for ageing here.'
Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.

'With sweet baking spice over dark plum juice, this has excellent velvet tannins and coffee notes on the finish, with leather and tobacco notes too.'
James Fryer, team leader.

£22.54 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Red fruit, violets and sweet spices on the nose, leading to a fruit-driven palate with silky tannins and a fresh aftertaste.'
Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.

'Very approachable for the price, with some pleasant cherry and spice notes.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.

'With redcurrants, mocha and sandalwood, this is balanced, with a touch of complexity. Great by the glass for a casual outlet.'
Raphael Thierry, consultant.

£6.37 Majestic Commercial

'Powerful blackberry notes on the nose, as well as a raisined, slightly pruney element and a hint of chocolate, with bright acidity and grippy tannins.'
Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.

'Sour red and black cherry notes together with warm baking spice notes of French oak. Some attractive freshness washes the tannins away for a lovely clean finish, with notes of tobacco and liquorice.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

£35.00 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Big but elegant, this is a fresh wine with plenty of acidity and tannins that integrate well with sour cherry notes, as well as a slightly smoky quality.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.

'Textbook Chianti, with confident, elegant fruit and spice.'
Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.

'Dark plum fruit with olive and dry herb nuances, as well as fine tannins and good length.'
Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.

£16.64 Jascots Wine Merchants

'Intense aromas with both floral and red fruit notes, leading to a soft palate with ripe tannins complementing the finish.'
Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.

'Red cherries and spicy oak notes, along with some attractive tannins, and a juicy finish.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

'Notes of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, stewed plum and dark chocolate.'
Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.

£8.85 Boutinot

'A buttery, rich and modern Valpolicella with some spice, grip and weight, and notes of caramel and cocoa.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

'Red and black cherry notes as well as cooked raspberry and bay leaf.'
Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.

'Light, delicate, soft red aromas followed by an endearing, delicious palate with impressive tannins for the price point.'
Hamish Greening, Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers.

£7.69 LWC Drinks

'This has ripe black fruit with fresh bramble notes, as well as some multi-layered oak.'
Jan Van Heesvelde, L’Enclume.

'Roasted, toasted notes with dark fruit too - this is dense and plummy, with high acidity.'
Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.

'Hints of amarena cherry and herbal notes, along with some sweet spice, cedarwood, smoke and chocolate.'
Markus Dilger, Dilger Sommelier Selection.

£7.95 LWC Drinks

'Very pronounced and welcoming, with lifted cherry, kirsch and sandalwood on the nose, and a rich palate with a smooth, warm finish.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'Complex mature fruit and soft leather on the nose, with a palate that's generously balanced with good acidity, fruit and spice.'
Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.

'Good expression of fruit here, with balanced tannins.'
Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.

£13.40 Mondial Wine

'Sour cherries, red plum and floral aromas, with a juicy palate that has delicate flavours but good length.'
Luma Monteiro, Wineria.

'Well-made and concentrated, with good integration of oak and silky tannins, and acidity to match.'
Harry Ballmann, Folie.

'Good balance between fruit, wood and acidity - this can be enjoyed with red meats, bringing fruit and spice to a dish.'
Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.

£17.90 Boutinot

'A lighter, modern style with ripe juicy black fruit and a soft leather finish.'
Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.

'With floral, spicy, peppery aromas, and chocolate, morello cherry and vanilla on the palate, this is full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with a fresh finish.'
Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.

'Deep red cherry and a light smokiness, with baked cherry tart notes and chalky tannins.'
Andre Luís Martins, team leader.

£19.57 Liberty Wines

'A rich and dense nose with black tea, chocolate raisins, Black Forest gateau and salted caramel, with a long finish.'
Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.

'Predominant vanilla followed by cinnamon, and an overall good body, with length, balance and intensity. This is a complex wine with good structure, and a good finish too.'
Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.

£38.44 Top Selection

'A wonderful wine that's good value for money, with figs, raisins, vanilla, almonds, liquorice and chocolate mousse. One of those wines you don’t want to stop drinking, and that would work with various dishes throughout a meal.'
Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.

'A great expression of amarone, with black fruits, intense raisins and smooth, well-integrated tannins.'
Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.

£70.40 Eurowines

'This is very grassy on the nose, leading to a palate that's filled with vibrant, lip-smacking citrus acidity, as well as being salty with river stones too. There's some ripe white nectarines on the finish.'
Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.

'The quality of the fruit shines through here, with lees contact and a touch of oxidation adding depth and complexity.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

£19.80 Liberty Wines

'Juicy, fresh and easy-drinking, with lovely pithiness, and peach and marzipan notes. Good value for money too.'
Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.

'Zesty, with a creamy, flinty profile on the nose, and a rounded, slightly oily texture with lemon sherbert flavours.'
Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.

'Very aromatic and fresh - perfect by the glass on a pub terrace.'
Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.

£6.43 Berkmann Wine Cellars

'The terroir is present and rocking here. This is mature on the nose and powerful on the palate, with pineapple and clotted cream deliciousness, crunchy acidity and a lingering spiced finish.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

'An interesting wine with tropical notes on the palate alongside juicy acidity and some grapefruit pithiness on the finish.'
Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.

£26.03 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'An intensely scented wine, with dried yellow fruits, flowers and alpine herbs along with some oak. On the palate it's round, with a lingering white pepper note throughout, and a long finish.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

'Textured, weighty and voluptuous, with honey, melon and lemon notes.'
Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.

'A great, complex wine with ripe yellow fruit notes.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.

£15.95 Eurowines

'A dry and textural wine with notes of bitter almonds, as well as some stony, mineral flavours.'
Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.

'Creamy at first, with some ripe yellow fruit and a hint of raw almond, and a palate that's light, with a great finish.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.

'Complex and creamy on the nose, but with bracing freshness on the palate.'
Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.

£14.35 Eurowines

'This opens with a beautiful smoky nose, leading to herbal and citrus tones on the palate, all balanced by a creamy finish.'
Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.

'An excellent, rich and oaky Soave that has good persistence.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

'A weighty and intense wine that's stacked with ripe orchard fruit notes, and well framed with a little oak use.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

£20.95 Liberty Wines

'A fresh and light wine with nice minerality, some green fruit and stone fruit notes, and a hint of vanilla.'
Elisa Soggia, Trivet.

'A candied fruit nose, with pear and pineapple on the palate, as well as some white pepper, lime and passion fruit on the finish.'
Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.

'Light pear and apple flavours with a lemon note, along with some stony mineral elements and a crisp finish.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

£8.75 Liberty Wines

'A really lovely wine that's textural and grippy, with nice almond notes, and some freshness and persistence.'
Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.

'Green and yellow apple on the nose, alongside ripe citrus notes, followed by a juicy and fruit-driven palate with good length. A lovely wine for food pairing, especially for richer fish dishes and creamy sauces.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

£15.26 Enotria&Coe

'Lemon, lime and crunchy apple joined by a floral element of white blossoms and acacia, and a touch of minerality on the palate.'
Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.

'White flowers, unripe apricot and nectarine, and a hint of ginger on the nose, leading to a fresh, agile palate - a great by-the-glass option that would match with a herb salt-crusted sea bass.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

£7.75 Eurowines

'Everything you want from Barbera, and ready to put on a wine list, with great ripe fruit and great balance.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.

'Fresh, typical and pure, with some sour cherry and crushed violet notes.'
Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.

'Fresh, ripe red fruits, some dry leaf aromatics and baking spice, along with well-integrated oak.'
Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.

£26.00 Carson Wines

'Complex and aromatic, this is a fresh and grainy wine, with good length too.'
Jan Konetzki, team leader.

'Thyme and red cherry notes, accompanied by some rich, velvety tannins, and some subtle cinnamon spice.'
Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.

'Well-integrated and balanced, with some good, soft tannins and a long finish.'
Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.

£19.00 Jeroboams

'Complex, juicy and super stylish, this has an ethereal, savoury nose of cherries and tar, with a great lift of acid and more savoury notes and dark fruit on the palate, along with ploughed earth and sweet spice notes.'
Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.

'Petals and berries, with some good acidity and great tannins, and a fluent finish returning to cherry notes. A safe bet at this price.'
Alonso Abed, Trivet.

£25.43 Matthew Clark

'A cracking, accessible wine with black fruit, spice and a touch of rose petal, and more ripe black fruit running through the palate - with tannins and acidity cuddling it lovingly.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

'Good concentration here, with ripe black fruit balanced by crisp acidity, along with sweet spices and smoke, and a leathery, savoury element too.'
Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.

£19.72 Matthew Clark

'A modern, dry and textural wine, with garrigue, black cherries and rosehips.'
Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.

'A super-elegant nose and a very floral and delicate palate, with cherry compote and rosehip, silky tannins and good balance of acidity.'
Mikolaj Harmider, Cava Spiliadis Collection and Simpsons Restaurant.

'A rich, spicy and evolved wine, with baked red plums and black cherries.'
Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.

£28.48 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Dried herb notes accompanied by some red cherry and raspberry, with good length and acidity.'
Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.

'A structured wine, with some spice and really good balance.'
Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.

'Some bright fresh berry notes, as well as forest fruit coulis.'
Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.

'A well-made wine with dark fruit notes.'
Jan Konetzki, team leader.

£6.95 Boutinot

'A stunning nose of rose petal, dried red apple and dry leaves, with hints of tar. This is definitely starting to show signs of development on the medicinal palate, with lovely, really settled tannins.'
James Fryer, team leader.

'With cherry, truffle, cigar box and strawberry on the nose, and beautifully integrated tannins, this is a match for pheasant with truffle.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

£35.69 Top Selection

'A very attractive wine, with dried berry notes and a savoury Italian character.'
Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.

'This has some luscious fresh berry notes, with some well-balanced spice and weight.'
Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.

'A well-balanced wine with good freshness.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.

'A combination of blackberries, cherries and dry spice.'
Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.

£12.96 Top Selection

'Dark berries and some floral aromatics, with purple berry notes showing through on the nose, with riper dark berry fruit on the palate.'
Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.

'Dark plums and deep floral notes lead to a fresh palate with fine structure.'
Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.

'Smooth and gentle, this is a good expression of Barbera.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

£10.30 Eurowines

'This has delicate pear and yellow flower aromas, and a creamy texture with refreshing acidity and good balance.'
Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.

'A structured wine with good balance of fruit and acidity.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

'Rounded, fruity and full of character and flavour - one to enjoy by the glass, with food.'
Laurent Richet MS, team leader.

£10.48 CANTINE SCOLARI SRL

'A classic style, with floral and yellow fruit notes, and a palate that's rich and balanced.'
Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.

'Apple blossom notes, with green pears and some fresh lemon, leading to stony mineral notes with some ginger spice, and a long finish.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

'Pear skin and apple sauce, along with a bit of spice, with good weight, zippy acids and a long finish.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

£14.58 Enotria&Coe

'Full and expressive on the nose, with subtle baking spices and ripe figs leading to a complex, dry palate with generous and evolving fruit on the long finish.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

'Ripe fruit and velvety tanins, as well as some high acidity, with savoury, leathery notes and very well-integrated alcohol, all accompanied by some delicious sweet spices.'
Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.

£20.92 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A tense and composed wine, with aromas of red and blue fruit leading to a vibrant palate with quality fleshy fruit and meaty tannins.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

'This has a pungent and intense nose of concentrated maraschino cherries and wild berries, followed by a palate that's very juicy, spicy and peppery, and with a good finish.'
Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.

£8.11 Bibendum

'Magic for this price point, with very good fruit concentration and balance.'
Tanya Mann, consultant.

'Very rounded and ready to drink, with some grass and earthy flavours, as well as some juicy red and black fruits.'
Elisa Soggia, Trivet.

'This is easy-drinking, with spice box, cinnamon and clove on the nose, and very ripe black cherry notes too. Great value.'
Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.

£7.00 Berkmann Wine Cellars

'A light and tasty wine, with a lovely nose of spice, while on the palate the red fruit rolls down with more spice emerging.'
Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.

'With red cherries and a floral, aromatic structure, this is a fruit-driven style, expressing pure fruit character with some rounded tannins. Great value for money too.'
Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.

£6.97 Matthew Clark

'A cheerful, juicy, delightful glass of wine with bags of personality, displaying scented soft summer berries with a light floral whiff. Deft winemaking...'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'Black and bramble fruits on the nose, with good concentration on the palate, some herbaceous blackcurrant leaf, vibrant acidity and well-defined tannins, and a moreish finish.'
Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.

£9.86 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Yes! Pretty red fruits with some mint and smoke. Delicious, and a great food wine too.'
Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.

'A beautiful colour and impactful nose, and the acidity is really something to behold!' Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

'Seductive, with firm tannins yet bright acidity, red berry flavours and earthiness. A perfect pairing for polpette di cavallo.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.

£11.75 Boutinot

'Fresh, zingy and zesty, this is very pleasant and easy-drinking.'
Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.

'Delicate, with sweet peaches and apricots, as well as some ripe watermelon, honeysuckle and honey.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

'An aromatic nose and creamy palate with ripe tropical fruit, making this amazing to pair with salads and seafood, and a great wine for summer.'
Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.

£9.21 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Round yet gorgeously balanced by some fine, volcanic acidity that lifts the palate, which has great concentration and some oak adding depth and complexity.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

'Complexity on the nose between ripe and cooked fruit, leading to a palate that's gentle and generous, balanced and creamy. A wine that can be enjoyed on its own.'
Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.

£17.34 Bibendum

'A fab nose, literally bursting from the glass, this is bright and luscious, and very drinkable, but with an underlying complexity. This has a wonderful mouthfeel and great finish. Wow.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'Chamomile, green tea, peach and white flowers on the nose, and a fresh palate. A fantastic aperitif that would match with spaghetti with clams too.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

£7.97 Liberty Wines

'A high-quality wine with some very interesting evolution. Very tropical on the nose, with floral rose petal notes too, balanced by some vegetal and lemongrass notes on the finish.'
Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.

'Very aromatic, with intense lime leaf and spice, and candied lime, but all held back by some lovely cardamon-spiced acidity. Intriguing, complex and long.'
Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.

£13.20 Liberty Wines

'An aromatic wine with fresh, juicy citrus, stone fruit and floral notes. There are some big flavours here, with a long, clean and mineral finish.'
Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.

'Ripe peaches on a sunny beach, and maybe a touch of oak on the palate. There's good texture here, with length and acidity, and a hint of spice to finish.'
Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.

£11.35 Enotria&Coe

'Apricot and golden fruit leads to a textural palate with some green herb and bitter almond, and some saltiness that really helps to balance, along with a subtle smoky note. A nice replacement for entry-level Chardonnay on a by-the-glass selection.'
James Fryer, team leader.

'A little savoury, like sea air. This would do well with food such as prawns grilled with garlic, a touch of chilli and parsley.'
Stephanie Robertson, RA Group.

£12.90 Eurowines

'This is a great example of Tuscany, and well suited to a gastropub list.'
Raphael Thierry, consultant.

'Black forest fruits on the nose move quickly to intense red cherries on the palate, with some cassia spice too.'
Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.

'Super ripe without being cooked, there's fleshy black fruit along with some sweet spice.'
James Fryer, team leader.

£7.03 Mentzendorff & Co

'This is rich and intense, with persistent fruit and a warm, long finish.'
Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.

'Tons of complexity, with blackcurrant and violets, as well as meaty, savoury notes - a bold wine for food matching.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'With plum and cassis notes, as well as some vanilla and cinnamon, and good acidity, this would be perfect with lamb loin fillet.'
Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.

£38.70 Liberty Wines

'Delicate red fruit and white pepper on the nose, with violets and a touch of cassis joining on the palate. A fresh wine with lively tannins.'
Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.

'A very savoury wine, with rosemary notes and smoke on the finish.'
Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.

'With fruit, spices and a touch of mocha, this is a good Tuscan for any wine list.'
Raphael Thierry, consultant.

£10.85 Vinexus Ltd

'This has ripe black fruit and tomato leaf character, with vanilla and Christmas spices, and massive tannins with long length.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

'Aromas of blackcurrant, dried plums, violets and white spices lead to a palate that's complex and jammy, with a good level of acidity to balance the weight of this wine. Something that will improve with age too.'
Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.

£19.30 Liberty Wines

'This is rich and complex, with lots of personality and well-integrated alcohol.'
Erik Simonics, Annabel’s.

'An elegant expression of Sangiovese, with balanced tannins, ripe black fruits, hints of leather and smoke, and a long finish.'
Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.

'This has it all, with great balance and freshness, and a spicy finish. Ready to drink now.'
Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.

£142.00 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A sophisticated, complex wine with blackberries and currants, as well as crunchy red fruits and some herbal notes and black pepper spice, with fine tannin structure and a long finish. A superb match with roast lamb.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'This is showing some power, with charming redcurrant fruit and dark spices, sandalwood and mocha complexity.'
Raphael Thierry, consultant.

£43.97 Bibendum

'A serious wine with notes of both cooked and dried dark fruit, as well as spice, bell pepper, black peppers and dark flowers. Well-developed, balanced and rounded.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

'A robust, earthy and musky wine, with blueberry and red forest fruit on the juicy palate, along with typical spice, earthiness, tar and grippy tannins. A big wine to pair with equally rich food.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

£30.13 Enotria&Coe

'An incredibly rich style that ticks all the boxes for many people, with decadent dark fruits on the nose alongside really pungent vanilla and cedar spice notes, and a rich palate and mouthfeel.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

'With leafy tertiary character, iodine and red earth, as well as black pepper and cooked capsicum, this is a really interesting wine for the price point.'
James Fryer, team leader.

£13.32 Frederic Robinson

'This really speaks of where it's from, with a hint of smoke and a dark fruit profile of dates, plums and cherries on the nose, before tannin structure and balanced acidity, with mint, cinnamon, clove, smoked ham, burnt rosemary and black olive notes.'
Laurent Richet MS, team leader.

'This is calling out for a rich cut of steak and barbecued meats.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

£22.75 Anthony Byrne Fine Wines

'A meaty and mineral wine, and a touch herbal, with dried fruit and spices on the nose. A ripe, full and balanced palate has an evolved note of bitter chocolate and mushrooms supported by great fruit dimension and some spices.'
Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.

'This is earthy and round, with big structure, and red and black fruit notes alongside some spicy and grassy flavours.'
Elisa Soggia, Trivet.

£18.00 Fells

'A meaty, savoury wine with really deep black fruits and black pepper spice, and some slightly drying tannins.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'This has an intense, deep nose of dark berries and blackberries, with hints of eucalyptus and mint showing nicely. The texture is soft, inviting and approachable, with overall good balance.'
Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.

£10.62 Liberty Wines

'A real winner at this price, this has luscious, perfectly balanced, mouth-watering ripe fruit, and a ripe, mature palate.'
Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.

'Minty, with some luscious red fruits and some smoky, fine oak and well-integrated young tannins. This is drinking well now, but will improve immensely over the next five years too.'
Martin Lam, team leader.

£54.70 Dandelion Vineyards

'Typical of Margaret River, with a fine herbal character and great fruit, like cassis and blueberry, on the soft palate, leading to a fresh finish. Lovely.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

'Opening with blueberries, ink and spices, as well as loads of dark fruit and mocha notes, the palate then delivers drive and freshness, with some grip, as well as ripe fruit and a soft finish.'
Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.

£12.95 Jeroboams

'There's lovely polish to this wine, opening with some vegetal, green pepper and undergrowth notes, along with some blackcurrant. One the palate it's full-bodied and savoury, with mouthwatering tannins.'
Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.

'Full-bodied, with proper Australian power, there's a rich blend between red and black fruits here, making it a perfect match for a proper tomahawk steak.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.

£20.00 Matthew Clark

'This is really good, delivering juicy fruit, salivating acidity and fine tannins, with notes of cedar and tobacco.'
Diego Carballido, Bar Boulud - Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park.

'Violet and iris notes combine with deep and intense black fruit on the nose, as well as lively crunchy red apples, and a soft palate with a toasty character, some spice and dried cherry notes.'
Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.

£17.46 Bibendum

'Great aromatics, with some hedonistic fruit on the perfumed nose and a bit of truffle and sandalwood too, leading to summer fruits like raspberries on the palate, and a great finish, with excellent, firm tannins.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

'Deep, dark and brooding, with a weighty palate of dark fruit and a big dollop of cream.'
Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.

£14.15 Bibendum

'Robust in style, with complex cassis and forest floor aromas, along with an intense fruit profile of cooked blackberries and pungent spice, and delicate juniper and eucalyptus. Some dense tannins, with a fine grip towards the long finish.'
Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.

'This has a sense of a place, with peppermint, oak spices and concentrated black fruits.'
Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.

£16.03 Enotria&Coe

'With fresh fruit and a slightly oakiness, this is elegant, and good value for money too.'
Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.

'This has a black fruit and intense floral character, with robust tannins and an earthy finish.'
Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.

'Dark fruit cordial notes and a dry palate with good fruit and high acidity make this a good pub wine.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.

£7.81 Enotria&Coe

'Hedonistic and delicious, this is super-herbaceous, with lots of pepper and spice, and dense black fruits with loads of oak, all woven together seamlessly.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

'This has pronounced flavours of ripe black fruit, cassis and berries, but is perfumed too, with some sweet spices. Great concentration and a long finish.'
Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.

£51.40 Jeroboams

'A soft, elegant, easy-drinking style of wine, with floral violet notes accompanying some mint and plush jammy red fruits. There is definitely a place for this.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

'With aromas of red berries and tar on the nose, as well as a meaty note, and a palate that's showing good acidity and fruit, I see this working well in a gastropub.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

£12.89 Top Selection

'A complex yet elegant wine, with rich, ripe black fruit, and seamless oak, with some meaty notes and spice. Well-rounded, rich and concentrated, with some lifted eucalyptus aromas.'
Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.

'Showing some ripe fruit, some kirsch and black pepper notes, this has velvet tannins and a subtle green pepper note. A very flashy wine at this price point.'
James Fryer, team leader.

£14.57 Pask Winery Ltd

'A statement wine, with an intense, spicy, earthy perfume and a leathery finish.'
Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.

'Bordeaux-style, with some tomato juice and red fruit character, great balance and a juicy finish.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.

'Wild berries, sour cherry and cinnamon on the nose, and great freshness, leading to a long, fruity, spicy finish.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

£27.47 Bibendum

'A wine that's showing good typicity, and is good value for money too.'
Raphael Thierry, consultant.

'This has notes of cassis, black cherry, blueberry and green bell pepper, with some black pepper notes, and a touch of wood smoke.'
Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.

'Cherry, blackcurrant and dense redcurrant notes - an easy-drinking by-the-glass offer.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

£7.33 Morandé

'Opening with a cassis-dominant nose, this has a concentrated, ripe and full-bodied oaked palate, leading to a creamy finish.'
Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.

'This has rich fruit flavours, with good spice and some zingy acidity, culminating in a liquorice finish.'
Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.

'Spicy, dark and rich, this has a toasty nose and some dark fruit notes.'
Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.

£11.11 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A well-balanced, bold and exuberant wine, with cassis, menthol, graphite and a hint of liquorice, leading to an intense, fruit-forward palate with mouth-coating ripe tannins and good acidity.'
Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.

'Fresh, silky and rich in fruity flavours, with notes of fresh tobacco and intense forest fruits, and touches of vanilla and cream.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.

£10.57 Survalles

'This offers an expressive nose with aromas of red fruit, plums, cherries and flowers, and a touch of tobacco too. The palate is fresh and well-rounded, with a pleasingly long finish.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.

'A minty wine with sweet black fruits and a herbaceous backbone - good value for a pub or brasserie, with a ripe character that would suit a lot of palates.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

£7.75 RD Wines

'An open, inviting nose, and nice delicate fruit to follow, with just a little hint of grip holding it all together.'
Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.

'Quite an elegant wine, although with some rustic notes too, with fruit, spice and tannins all well balanced.'
Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.

'A juicy, likeable, wine by the glass with very red fruit and some green notes from the variety. Good value too.'
Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.

£7.33 Morandé

'An easy-drinking style, with some minty, herbal notes and light, fresh fruit notes.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

'Sweet rhubarb and strawberries on the nose, with dry spicy black fruit on the palate. Great value for money.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.

'With good balance of flavours and tannins, this would work very well as a house red.'
Gianluca Provenzani, Belmond Cadogan Hotel.

£7.24 Condor Wines

'This is incredibly rich on the nose, leading to a palate overflowing with flavour and showing really good complexity.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

'Almond, hazelnut, brown butter and cream notes, with roasted pineapple, burnt orange zest and dried rosemary behind, and the oak is there too. A big wine to serve with roasted fish or white meats with a creamy sauce.'
Laurent Richet MS, team leader.

£28.90 Lea & Sandeman, East Street Wines

'A mineral style of Chardonnay with good crispness to it, starting with a pretty nose of green apple, grapefruit and apricot, with a nice acidity on the palate that carries the flavours through.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

'Fresh, floral and aromatic on the nose, with persistent fruits, this is an easy-drinking summer wine that's versatile for pairing and a real crowd-pleaser.'
Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.

£9.50 Hatch Mansfield

'This is a classic, with toast, oak, and citrus notes.'
Jan Konetzki, team leader.

'Opening with notes of big, richly toasty sweet oak, and hints of melon, this has great length and clean acidity.'
Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.

'There's great balance here with some ripe melon and stone fruits combined with toasty oak, and accompanied by pineapple and baking spices, and with a fresh lemon finish.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

£15.25 Jeroboams

'Ticking all the boxes for oaked Chardonnay lovers, this is super-creamy on the nose and full-bodied on the palate, with intense citrus characters and a good hit of ground nuts, and with freshness and citrus right through to the end.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

'Smooth and delish, with lovely oak yet still bright and fresh! You could drink a bottle without food, but with a wide variety of dishes too.'
Stephanie Robertson, RA Group.

£16.71 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A fresher style, with a good amount of acidity, notes of apples and ripe pears, and a pleasant finish.'
Alonso Abed, Trivet.

'An easy-drinking wine with a creamy palate showing some cured lemon and lime notes.'
Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.

'With buttery, lemon and peach notes accompanied by some minerality, and good length, this is a good by-the-glass offer.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

£7.26 Hatch Mansfield

'Textbook style, with minerality balanced with zippy acids, and notes of bright pineapple and mango, lime and oaky creaminess. Very much a food wine, and well worth the price.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

'Super-tasty, with rich green fruits and citrus, and cedar oak notes.'
Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.

'Balanced and generous, ripe but refreshing.'
Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.

£26.00 Bibendum

'This has it all - complexity and quality, with a lovely structure. Zingy, elegant and persistent.'
Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.

'Very intense, rich and savoury.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'Opening with notes of butter, lime yoghurt, vanilla and guava on the nose, the palate is fresh and juicy, with a lingering nutty finish. Great with a bouillabaisse.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

£32.00 House of Townend

'A bright, zesty style following through to honey and a tang of citrus, with a spicy edge to the finish.'
Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.

'A great Chenin Blanc, showing provenance and a fruit profile at its best, with stone fruits and light notes of honey and hay veneered with vanilla. On the palate it's creamy and rich, with fresh acidity and a smooth texture. This would be great with seafood, pork or poultry.'
Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.

£15.97 Hatch Mansfield

'A very bold style, with full-on dried wild flowers on the nose, as well as beeswax and spice alongside shaved red apple and vanilla, with some smoky oak underlying. The palate is rich, with lashings of oak to carry concentrated fruits, and a waxy, mineral mouthfeel.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'Intense on the rich and complex nose, with a rounded palate showing a touch of dried and tropical fruit.'
José Hernandez, Hakkasan.

£19.52 Bibendum

'Lively, funky and fun as hell, with cola bottle and honeydew notes. Drink it. Love it.'
Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.

'A very exciting, natural-focused wine that brings some good minerality.'
Laurent Richet MS, team leader.

'A shining Chenin Blanc with great structure, ripe fruits, floral notes and hints of honey. A good example of a wine to be enjoyed with food.'
Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.

£17.87 Bibendum

'A perfect by-the-glass wine that's very fresh, with pleasant minerality and fresh exotic fruits.'
Janusz Sasiadek, Mercato Metropolitano.

'Stylistically appealing, with mouth-watering acidity and lovely fruit.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

'With its stone fruit notes of apricot and ripe peaches, along with some light honey notes, this is very decent for the price.'
Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.

£6.25 Boutinot

'Super drinkable and balanced, with ripe fruit sitting alongside some clear but not overwhelming oak use. A really nice wine.'
Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.

'Mineral, wet stone on the nose leads to a tangy pungency and good fruitiness.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

'Rounded and nicely fruity, with depth and length, and baked apple strudel and warm spice notes.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

£10.91 Enotria&Coe

'A cool, breezy example of Malbec that's expressive and ripe, with good acidity and freshness. An interesting wine.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

'Sweet savoury oak, sandalwood and vanilla, with some taut, peppery, crunchy fruit - this is a lovely perfumed style, with superb oak treatment. It has a very pure, high-toned character and an elegant, svelte palate.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

£10.13 Hatch Mansfield, Matthew Clark

'An exuberant, fruity style with an excellent tannic backbone and some smoky, earthy complex notes, with violet and rose scents along with mulberry, plum and blackberry and a grating of mocha.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'Very restaurant- and wine bar-focused, with savoury, meaty aromas and some blackcurrant leaf herbaceousness. Ripe and juicy, with chunky but ripe tannins.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

£10.31 Hatch Mansfield

'A minty fresh and fruity wine with a super-juicy palate, and very good value too.'
Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.

'Good concentration of chewy black fruits carrying through to the palate - a clean and bright example.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

'This has a fruity, lifted nose, with notes of mulberry and sweet red plum. An easy-drinking wine that overdelivers on price.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

£5.10 The Whalley Wine Shop

'This is pure and intense, with fresh, crunchy blue fruit, some nice texture and grip, and a persistent finish.'
Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.

'Good black fruit notes, as well as a meaty, gamey element, and some oak-driven spice.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'Punchy, juicy Malbec with great spice - a perfect style to have by the glass in a pub.'
Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.

£8.75 Liberty Wines

'A juicy, plush and robust Malbec that's of its type and style, with some dark fruits, a hint of sweet oak, good acidity and some freshness.'
Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.

'A deep, rich and juicy wine, with some additional spice and tannins that are very firm but drinking well.'
Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.

'Generous chocolatey fruit, with blackberries and blueberries for days.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

£11.00 Jeroboams

'This scores high on drinkability, with good breezy minerality on the nose, and tannins that build forgivingly.'
Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.

'A bold and savoury wine that's full of flavour, with sweet spices and black peppercorn notes.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

'Great potential but already approachable, with a soft and velvety texture and a spicy finish.'
Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.

£11.55 Liberty Wines

'A succulent, juicy Malbec showing rich fruit, spice and a dried herb note.'
Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.

'Juicy black cherries, black plums and blueberries, with a touch of green pepper bell and oak notes of toast, smoke and leather.'
Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.

'With its generous inky texture, and lots of black fruit, this is a wine to drink with richer meaty dishes.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

£8.13 Bibendum

'A complex, layered wine with black cherry, black plum, blueberry, blackberry and violets, as well as some toast, smoke and leather, with good concentration and a well-balanced structure of acidity, tannins and alcohol.'
Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.

'With sweet, ripe and jammy fruits, this is a very polished style that's good for high-end steak restaurants.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

£49.39 Top Selection

'A very tasty wine for the price, with nice red and black fruits, and some green herbal notes too.'
Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.

'A rich, iron-filled nose with broody dark cherries, plums and some cocoa spice. A well-structured wine with good balance - a great by-the-glass option for restaurants, as it would work well with a lot of different foods.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

£9.52 Condor Wines

'Typically Chilean, this is a big wine that's sweet, spicy and aromatic, with lots of generous primary fruit and some silky tannins. Good for grills, braises and strong cheeses.'
Martin Lam, team leader.

'Spicy and meaty, with mushrooms and black figs, black fruit and a herbal hint.'
Elisa Soggia, Trivet.

'A bright, enjoyable and quaffable wine with juicy tannins.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

£13.80 Kingsland

'This speaks loudly about its provenance and varietal character, with loads of green bell pepper and plenty of body, fruit extraction and sun, with some strong tannins too.'
Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.

'A succulent and meaty wine with good complexity, showing some raspberries, blackberries, black cherries and prunes, and a palate that's dry, with coffee and earthy notes and some high tannins.'
Elisa Soggia, Trivet.

£16.65 Frederic Robinson

'There's some maturity here, with ferrous notes and undergrowth together with a very spicy, herbal nose, all leading to a firm, savoury palate with dry tannins.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

'This is complex and round, with some red and black fruits notes, as well as an earthy and herbal element joined by some black pepper and a hint of dark chocolate.'
Elisa Soggia, Trivet.

£15.60 Jeroboams

'With rich bramble fruits, some smokiness and a touch of herbal complexity, at this price point this is a good full-bodied wine for a restaurant list.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

'A fun palate, alive with acidity, redcurrants and spice.'
Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.

'Earthy gravel character accompanied by some dark fruit and warm spice -definitely a barbecue wine.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

£10.57 Matthew Clark

'A wine for a cool bar, that leaves you refreshed and happy. There's a savoury element here, with a touch of floral aromatics, leading to a juicy palate with piles of redcurrants and cherries, some light tannins and bags of character.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

'Bright, fleshy red fruit laced with some leather notes and vibrant acidity, with approachable tannins adding extra texture.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

£14.38 Bibendum

'Unique and well-made, this is fresh, crisp and juicy, with some lovely fruit. Easy-drinking.'
Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.

'Leathery, earthy and rustic, with some precise cranberry fruit, spice, and a very elegant feel overall, with a silky texture.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

'A very pretty petal nose gives way to a gravelly finish, with crunchy fruit in-between.'
Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.

£26.45 Enotria&Coe

'A very expressive wine that's floral and herbaceous, with a sweet fruit core, and a mintiness too.'
Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.

'Floral and perfumed, with some stony mineral notes, citrus and pears and a fresh finish with some ginger spice.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

'Very aromatic, with elderflower, jasmine and honeysuckle, and lime, lemon, white peach and grape too.'
Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.

£7.23 Frederic Robinson

'A spicy and beautifully caramelised nose of raisins, apricots and wild elderflower leads into a balanced and refreshing palate with unripened stone fruit and gooseberries.'
Hamish Greening, Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers.

'With smokiness and a touch of diesel, along with notes of lime and grapefruit, this is lean and vibrant, with good minerality. A super-refreshing style that's perfect for fish dishes.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

£11.80 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Very New World, with lots of tropical fruit upfront, but also marked by its oak ageing.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

'Lovely, with tropical and floral notes, and some honey, well balanced with acidity.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

'A gentle yet complex aroma, with layers of fruit and stone, and a beautifully oily, textured palate. A balanced, rich and unctuous wine.'
Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.

£15.09 Bibendum

'Ripe, grassy and a little oily, this has some great fruit too. A warm and really happy wine that would be great by the glass.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

'Opening with lovely fresh peach and apricot, with blossom notes too, leading to a full and balanced palate with waxy notes and a lovely, clean finish, this would be great with a variety of food.'
Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.

£9.55 Boutinot

'Super-delicious, with peach and apricot notes and lots of candied ginger and spice, and a touch of saline.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

'Orange peel and hints of clementine on the nose, as well as some sour cream and dried flowers. The palate is fresh and elegant, with a delicate astringency. Great for wine bars - and Japanese restaurants, of course.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

£12.60 Boutinot

'A super-crisp and fresh expression, with an ample palate despite its light, refreshing style, with fresh apples, lemon sherbert and floral notes.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

'Mineral, flinty and grassy, with notes of grapefruit and gooseberries. Fruity and easy to drink.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Lighter fluid and waxed lemon aromas, with a light body buoyed by a tacit sweetness.'
Hamish Greening, Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers.

£13.95 Enotria&Coe

'Very broad, perfumed and pleasant, with fine tropical and yellow plum notes, this is zingy in character, but with a very subtle and refined palate, and with a welcome gentle bitterness.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

'Complex aromas with citrus and green fruit inflections, and hints of slate and cream, with acidity giving real backbone, along with a great mineral edge. Great as a complement to seafood.'
Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.

£8.09 Hatch Mansfield

'A very complex wine with very intense and layered notes, some citrus and tropical notes, and a waxy, banana-leaf character, helped by superb acidity and formidable minerality.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

'A great nose dripping with sweet pear juice, spice, quince, nuts and cream. This is lavish and luscious, with underlying oak giving creaminess and depth, yet it remains lively and vibrant.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

£14.47 Matthew Clark

'A wine with finesse, showing some ripe plums, mild spices and mushroom notes, as well as dark chocolate cake.'
Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.

'Intense on the nose, with some wet hay as well as cherries and red plums, leading to a meaty palate with cinnamon and a hint of flowers.'
Elisa Soggia, Trivet.

'Elegant but bold, with crunchy red berries and a hint of forest floor.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.

£16.48 Matthew Clark

'A juicy, fruity, easy-drinking Pinot that nevertheless has its own identity, with a rich, spicy aftertaste.'
Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.

'A very savoury wine, balanced with some lively acidity.'
Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.

'Notes of cherry, wet leaves and a touch of cocoa, with very soft tannins and a savoury, long finish - a pigeon terrine would be a good match.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

£7.08 Davy's Wine Merchants

'Very different, with green herbs and a sappiness.'
Martin Lam, team leader.

'Elegant herbaceousness on the nose, with some pleasing minerality and spice.'
Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.

'This has a rustic nose, with some farmyard notes, but is elegant and perfumed, with oak-smoked char too.'
Luís Martins, team leader.

'A mouth-watering Pinot with tertiary notes and an earthiness.'
Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.

£11.95 Viña Mayu Ltda

'An elegant Pinot that's rounded and nicely balanced, with floral, violet notes and red and black fruits, leading to subtle oak with a spicy, refreshing aftertaste.'
Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.

'Intense rich red fruits and spice, leading to light, sweet red fruit, some green tobacco leaves and an elegant finish.'
Luís Martins, team leader.

'With its ripe red fruit and balanced acidity, this is good value for money.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.

£9.03 Matthew Clark

'A worthy alternative to Burgundy Pinot, this is elegant, complex, floral and earthy, with a lovely savoury finish. A fresh and vibrant wine with ripe, round tannins, all in harmony.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Such a bewitching nose, with dark autumn fruit, cherries and plums and hints of crushed mint, with a well-directed, tannic body, and a long and complex finish. Earns its price point.'
Hamish Greening, Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers.

£18.01 Matthew Clark

'A complex, multilayered wine with really good length and complexity.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'An intense wine with mature red fruits and sweet spices, as well as some tobacco notes, all well balanced by some pleasant acidity.'
Janusz Sasiadek, Mercato Metropolitano.

'Black raspberry, orange peel and Asian spice, with well-integrated tannins, and a lasting, fine finish. Excellent stuff.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

£30.55 Bibendum

'This has surprising breadth that its tight focus doesn't immediately reveal. A balanced and complete wine possessing lovely charm, with potpourri aromas gracefully entwined with subtle minerality, leading to a precise yet playful palate with sandalwood and fine spice.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.

'Great structure with an impressive finish. This will evolve beautifully.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

£24.95 Bibendum

'A delicate yet intense wine with great structure, showing some development, and notes of earthiness, forest floor and dried dark plums.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

'The texture here is brilliant, with soft tannins alongside cherry and cranberry notes, as well as an oaky element.'
Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.

'A really polished style, with soft, elegant fruit, sweet spice and silky tannins.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

£77.96 Bibendum

'A fresh and crowd-pleasing wine that's really good value too, with a developed nose of sweet plum, vanilla and fungi.'
Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.

'Smoky, tarry notes on the light body are joined by dark berries and some light oak, as well as spicy cinnamon and clove, and a hint of vanilla.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

'Perfect for a gastro pub as an intro Pinot on a list.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

£9.50 Frederic Robinson

'An intense, vibrant and very modern wine for those seeking out riper Pinot over the more traditional styles, with creamy, spicy red cherries and high acidity throughout.'
Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.

'Opening with white pepper and roasted walnuts on the nose, with some red fruits too, there's some clear oak influence on the palate, with toast and smoke, and a long finish.'
Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.

£26.00 Bibendum

'A dark and rich wine, but balanced and refined, with good structure.'
Jan Van Heesvelde, L’Enclume.

'This has crunchy red fruit and lingonberries, as well as a vegetal note on the elegant, fragrant nose, leading to a dry palate with ripe cherries accompanied by vanilla and sweet oak. A luscious, smooth and warm wine with a long finish.'
Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.

£35.12 Bibendum

'This has really good Pinot character, with juicy, fine, long tannins and some cherry notes.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

'This has a very pale hue, with overt, attractive spice on the nose, and a savoury, supple palate with red fruits and mineral undertones.'
Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.

'A really elegant style, with light grip, soft red fruits and a touch of leather. Delicious.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

£24.69 Bibendum

'This opens with elderflower, melon, lychee and lime fruit, as well as some yellow flowers. Medium sweetness is balanced well with high acidity, giving a honeyed mouthfeel and a long finish.'
Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.

'Auslese-style, with a very expressive floral nose.'
Lukas Nikanorovas, 20 Stories.

'A real crowd-pleaser that would go well with sweet and savoury dishes.'
Jan Konetzki, team leader.

£12.03 Enotria&Coe

'A great aristocratic nose, with a beautifully textured palate, and some development showing.'
Olivier Marie, team leader.

'A good expression of Riesling from the region, with pronounced stone fruit, petrol and flint notes, and a creamy texture with lovely refreshing acidity. Perfect for a restaurant wine list, and an excellent choice for food-and-wine-matching flights.'
Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.

£20.82 Bibendum

'Complex, ripe notes of both fresh and candied lime, apricot and peach, entwined with big mineral aromas and well-integrated acidity.'
Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.

'This is true to the region, with lime juice, smoke and a slight saltiness to the palate.'
Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.

'Pear and apple on the nose, with floral honeysuckle notes on the palate, and fruit intensity balancing the acidity.'
Luma Monteiro, Wineria.

£15.67 Matthew Clark

'Classic New World Sauvignon, with juicy, ripe tropical fruits and fresh acidity.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'This is a fresh and juicy wine with an expressive and delicate nose, and great varietal notes.'
Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.

'With fennel, almond and melon aromas, leading to concentration and intensity on the palate, with well-integrated oak, this is rich and well put-together.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

£9.63 Viña Chocalan

'While this is grassy and fresh, with bright fruit and natural acids, it has a richer texture to it, with tropical and citrus fruits, and currant leaf too.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

'Opening with some vegetal character, candied ginger and saline notes, this is textured and lifted, with primary fruit and nice balance, leading to a crisp finish with complex length.'
Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.

£10.90 VIÑA SIEGEL S.A.

'This is a very green and crisp style, with intense asparagus and herbal notes, leading to a palate that's light and fresh, with good balance to it.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

'Pouilly-style, clean, fresh and elegant, with some great quality fruit and a persistent and intense palate that's showing some racy acidity and a long, peppery finish. Very fine.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

£13.50 Matthew Clark

'This has a ripe and exuberant profile, with a touch of exotic and herbal character too, not to mention a classic grassy undertone on the palate, with lift and crisp delivery.'
Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.

'Citrus fresh notes on the nose, along with orchard fruit and a hint of spice, with good focus on the palate, and ripe fruit, but textured and fresh on the finish.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

£6.95 Boutinot

'A real crowd-pleaser at a decent price, this is full of tropical fruits.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'Good concentration and complexity, with ripe peach and nectarine, some salty minerality and tropical fruit. An interesting wine.'
Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.

'With its tropical notes and freshness, this would be a good by-the-glass option in most restaurants.'
Charlotte Davies, The Three Chimneys Restaurant with Rooms.

£7.99 Matthew Clark

'Textbook New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, heady and floral, with juicy, tropical notes.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'A full-on green style with pungent green pepper and sappy notes dominating, as well as some apple and green papaya, with minerality on the finish.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'Very well balanced - one for fine-dining by the glass.'
Charlotte Davies, The Three Chimneys Restaurant with Rooms.

£12.71 Enotria&Coe

'A complex wine, with initial lemons notes evolving beautifully into peach and gooseberry, with minerality and some sweeter notes over time.'
Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.

'Refreshing, with herbaceous notes of tomato leaf and grass, as well as some lemon zest and minerality, leading to some lingering leafy flavours.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

£18.29 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A very concentrated, textural Sauvignon Blanc with ripe lemon, lime, green apple and some green pear, with a touch of cream on the palate adding great complexity.'
Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.

'I love this nose, leading to an amazing level of acidity. Fruit concentration, balance and very good length - a recipe for high-quality Sauvignon Blanc.'
Tanya Mann, consultant.

£18.22 Bibendum

'This has an elegant nose of citrus and white stone fruit, with a balanced, flesh palate.'
Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.

'An aroma of gentle white flowers and citrus notes, with acidity pretty present on the palate, and a touch of spice as well.'
Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.

'Delicate peach and yellow flower aromas, with some refreshing acidity.'
Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.

£9.85 Ellis of Richmond

'This opens with ripe yellow fruit and some delicate oaky, vanilla aromas, leading to a complex, creamy texture with quince, ripe pear and pineapple notes, and a delicate smoky character, with fenugreek and almond notes on the long finish.'
Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.

'Characteristically tropical, with kiwis and mangoes all the way, this is rich and generous.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

£23.70 Jeroboams

'A broad and generous style, this is rich and powerful, with a lot of oak.'
Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.

'This is showing some quince and acacia aromas, leading to a creamy vanilla texture on the palate, along with ripe peach and mango flavours, some nutty almond notes on the mid-palate and a slight ginger note on the finish.'
Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.

£15.34 Bibendum

'Just a lovely wine, with subtle, generous fruit on the nose, and an exciting mix of burnt pepper and fruit on the palate, with some nice green flavours too.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

'This is a textured style, opening with intense grassy and bell pepper aromas, and leading to gooseberry, grapefruit and some slightly nutty, delicate oaky aromas that add complexity.'
Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.

£17.69 Bibendum

'An enjoyable, complex wine opening with a fragrant nose of fruit and brambles, along with clove and wood spices, leading to a punchy palate with very pleasant fruit and cracked pepper. Youthful, textured and smooth.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

'This has lovely aromatics and a velvety texture, with a touch of hot paprika some green flashes, and great acidity.'
Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.

£45.80 Liberty Wines

'An ambitious wine that's polished and full-bodied, and very concentrated, with chocolate notes and firm tannins.'
Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.

'Monumental, with some complex savoury, smoky, spicy and earthy notes, and punchy too.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

'Fruity and elegant, with good acidity and tannins for food. This is very pleasant, and worthy of the price point.'
Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.

£37.83 Dandelion Vineyards

'A wow wine, with the full array of aromas bar none. This is entrancing, with tight tannins, plenty of acidity and super-concentrated, with integrated oak and a focused, fresh finish.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

'A ripe, juicy, intense palate full of ripe black fruits and tobacco, mocha, spice and herbal notes, with silky tannins. An expensive bottle, but there's a lot of wine in the glass.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

£71.57 Heirloom Vineyards

'This is real Grenache. Serious Grenache, with an attitude, and the most phenomenally complex aroma of wild berries, pepper, mushroom, gravel and iron. Depth, intensity and generous structure, with wild strawberries and peppery spice, earthy undertones and brooding tannins.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.

'Ripe and sumptuous, with richness relieved by peppery notes and fresh acid.'
Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.

£71.57 Heirloom Vineyards

'A strong character and interesting personality, with pungent, herbaceous aromas of forest floor, mushrooms, green pepper and earthy vibes, leading to blackcurrant, liquorice and spices on the palate.'
Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.

'A rich, complex, textural wine with refreshing acidity and dry tannins that needs a bit of time, and some good protein. Classy.'
Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.

£37.10 Liberty Wines

'A well-made Australian blend from a cooler area, reflected in this classier style of wine, opening with a vibrant and inviting nose led by lavender and red fruits, leading to gentle sweet oak balanced by some bitter tannins and a bold, dry structure.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

'With its blackberries, blackcurrants, and very savoury spice and meaty notes, this is a perfect pairing for venison.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

£10.07 Bibendum

'A classic, with eucalyptus key to the flavour profile, and lovely fruit, liquorice and mint.'
Laurent Richet MS, team leader.

'Mineral, complex and refreshing, with pronounced flavours of red berries and plums, as well as some red flowers and fresh acidity.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

'This is rich in flavour, with some lingering depth.'
Michael Moore, The London Cookhouse.

£11.83 Enotria&Coe

'A classic South African wine, very well made, with a velvet texture and pretty structure. Overall a great wine.'
Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.

'Mocha, coffee and dark chocolate on the nose, with cooked dark fruit on the palate.'
Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.

'With cherry red fruit and good grip, this is so versatile and food friendly - a match for fatty red meat. Great value too.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

£9.48 Hatch Mansfield

'Smoky and herbaceous, this is showing some good fruit with cool-climate elegance, and dense blackcurrants and bramble.'
Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.

'Brilliantly put together, with tart cranberries and redcurrants, this is so fresh and crunchy.'
Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.

'Ripe, dark fruit and good acidity, with good oak integration too, and notes of chocolate and sweet spice.'
Lukas Nikanorovas, 20 Stories.

£14.70 Berkmann Wine Cellars

'With its aromas of black tea, tobacco, raspberries and wet soil, leading to depth, structure and good freshness, I see this working by the glass everywhere from gastropubs to fine-dining restaurants.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

'This has notes of black cherry and crushed red cranberry, combined with dark chocolate, light Drum tobacco and a touch of bergamot.'
Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.

£7.90 Eurowines

'This has big personality on the nose, leading to some lovely freshness on the palate.'
Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.

'Well-made, with a full but elegant palate and velvet tannins.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.

'With its lovely fleshy, meaty character and violet notes, with good tannins and freshness, this is a good choice for any steakhouse or brasserie.'
Diego Carballido, Bar Boulud - Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park.

£29.62 Enotria&Coe

'An elegant crowd-pleaser, with notes of roses and cherries, some ripe tannins and high acidity.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

'A savoury wine with black fruit and some black pepper spice, along with lots of meaty, gamey notes too. Its elegant structure makes for a good food-matching wine - this would be lovely with roast lamb.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

£17.57 Liberty Wines

'Really attractive and appealing, with a soft, gentle nose showing subtle notes of menthol and forest, leading to a rich and elegant palate with gentle tannins and a peppery finish. This is looking for a lightly chargrilled steak with chargrilled vegetables.'
Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.

'A fine example of Zinfandel that's big and structured, with a fine savoury finish.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

£18.07 Bibendum

'A refreshing, intense wine that's full of flavour, with ripe citrus fruit, clementines, blood orange, dried apricots and peaches.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

'This is exuberant, with a savoury edge and some minerality, as well as pure floral aromas and a fine grippy texture.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

'Nicely funky - a proper grown-up wine.'
Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.

£22.65 Bibendum

'Interstellar... this is fruity and vibrant, with some peach on the nose, and a lingering aftertaste.'
Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.

'This is big and fragrant, with bags of fruit and character, and just a subtle grip.'
Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.

'Rose petals and dragon fruit aromas with a touch of sweet spice, leading to a fresh and clean palate with plenty of acidity and texture.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

£7.38 Matthew Clark

'Sweet sultana fruit on both the nose and palate, with some white pepper notes too. Moderate concentration and a vibrant finish.'
Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.

'This is typical and luscious, with rich tropical fruits, peach and apricot.'
Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.

'This has a great deal of fruit character that's really well defined.'
Salvatore Russo, The Hippodrome Casino.

£8.72 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Delicious, with burnt sugar, dried apricot, dried fig, caramel and roasted hazelnut notes.'
Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.

'Chocolate notes with orange peel, aromatic herbs and caramelised apple.'
Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.'
This is showing great complexity and great fruit characters. A lovely colour too!' Salvatore Russo, The Hippodrome Casino.

£25.52 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Orange peel on the nose leads to lovely characteristics from the oxidation. Lots of fig jam and Seville orange marmalade on the palate.'
Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.

'Rich, sweet dried fruits and sweet masala spices - some lovely aromatics.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'Superb, with an appealing nose and a clean, refreshing palate.'
Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.

£11.60 Size: 75cl House of Townend

'Resinous, herbal and intense, with woody herbs and anise, as well as some syrupy sweetness.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'Subtle sweet spices and some orange peel, as well as some refreshing acidity that's balanced by a warm, long finish.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

'Very herbal and perfumed, with balanced sweetness. A bargain.'
Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.

£15.45 Size: 75cl Top Selection

'A lovely, light introduction to tawny port, with lots of dried fruit and a pleasant finish.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.

'Nutty orange peel and coffee bean notes are joined by some vanilla and sweet medicinal spices.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

'Sticky dates and figs, as well as some sweet spice and bitter orange, leading to vibrant, sticky fruit on the palate, and a complex finish.'
Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.

£16.55 Size: 75cl Hayward Bros

'So good... This is soft and elegant, with nuts and crème brûlée, and an amazing finish that lasts minutes.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

'I love the dried tropical fruits, with cardamom and white spices, leading to a generous palate. Great by the glass in a Michelin-starred restaurant.'
Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.'
This is a very versatile style, with well-balanced sweetness.'
Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.

£37.45 Size: 75cl Hayward Bros

'A complex wine, with plenty of sweetness, spice and all things nice. Clove, orange peel, and a dried fruit medley, leading to a balanced finish that's sweet but fresh.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, The Ned.

'Notes of orange peel, walnuts, dates, raisin and forest floor.'
Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.

'This has everything an old colhieta should, with good balance and integrated alcohol.'
Raphael Thierry, consultant.

£79.40 Size: 75cl Hayward Bros

'This is unbelievably fresh for the sugar level. Absolutely fantastic. Rich, with candied orange, vanilla pod and sweet pastry notes, and some well-balanced acids.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

'Complex, with lots of nutty aromas, as well as figs, plums, cherries and jam.'
Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.

'A good, old colheita to introduce to guests in a fine-dining restaurant.'
Raphael Thierry, consultant.

£72.63 Size: 75cl Sogevinus

'A very well-balanced wine with lots of fresh red fruit and oak character joined by sweet spice and orange peel. It would pair well with a chocolate dessert with raspberry sauce.'
Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.

'This has a spicy, peppery palate with silky dark fruits like cherry preserve. Superbly well presented, and very long and powerful.'
Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.

£40.94 Size: 75cl Atlantico UK, Top Selection

'A precisely made LBV with finesse, showing some nice grippy tannins and plump black fruit.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

'This wine has great personality, with some rich savoury and sweet notes, and candid fruits joining chocolate, orange and mint on the palate.'
Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.

'Balanced and intense, full-bodied but fresh.'
Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.

£11.99 Size: 75cl House of Townend

'Peppery spice, dried herbs and sticky dates all come through on the nose, followed by toffee, currants, dates and straw on the palate. Good acidity washes back the sweetness nicely, allowing the herbs and spices to come through on the finish.'
Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.

'A zesty wine, with caramel notes following some very ripe, dry cherries.'
Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.

£26.47 Size: 50cl Bibendum

'A fantastic young and fresh vintage port with great ageing potential, and lots of red fruit, gingerbread and oak.'
Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.

'Elegant and balanced, with nascent aromas of blackberry and anise.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

'A rich and very spicy palate, well supported by some zingy acidity and firm tannic structure.'
Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.

£43.00 Size: 75cl Boutinot

'Great complexity, with oak intensity and some grainy, elegant tannins, with notes of chocolate, toast, smoke and vanilla, and a very elegant finish.'
Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.

'A wonderfully open nose with a medley of dark fruit - a modern style.'
Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.

'With Mediterranean herbs, dark cherries and liquorice, this is good for a steakhouse wine list.'
Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.

£23.45 Herdade Tinto e Branco, Unipessoal, Lda

'A great taste of southern Portugal, with plum and red fruit aromas and an intense palate with some elegant dry tannins, and a long and refreshing finish.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.

'A lifted nose of red fruit with some floral nuances, with good acidity and crunchy fruit texture on the palate.'
Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.

'A wine by the glass if ever I’ve seen one.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

£7.02 Parras Wines

'An enticing nose of fruit pie and creamy custard, with a pleasantly fresh and crunchy palate and good structure. This will age well.'
Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.

'Intense dark red fruits and some fine, high tannins, along with some tertiary aromas such as tobacco and coffee, with some good acidity supporting the rich structure.'
Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.

£9.95 Liberty Wines

'An outlier in style, but quite intriguing, with very evolved notes of wood, oil and mushroom.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

'A rich nose with notes of bacon, smoked meats, blackberry, blueberry and cracked pepper. Really good juiciness on the palate with acidity that carries the flavours. This would be great with duck in a rich sauce.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

£12.83 Davy's Wine Merchants

'A rustic style, with ripe jammy cassis and black pepper notes, followed by some firm tannins with coffee and meaty flavours.'
Andre Luís Martins, team leader.

'A full, masculine wine with rich black fruits, olives, liquorice, black pepper and spice, leading to a mouthwatering aftertaste with grippy tannins. Good for juicy steaks on the grill, and perfect by the glass.'
Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.

£10.35 Adega de Pegões

'A jam-packed wine, with intensity and structure. Really savoury and earthy, with black fruits and herbal notes. Definitely one for food.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'Black olive and rich black cherry aromas, with some balsamic notes and rustic tannins.'
Andre Luís Martins, team leader.

'Easy-drinking, but with its own character - rich and full, soft and velvety, and ultimately juicy, with a spicy finish.'
Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.

£16.13 Adega de Pegões

'Peppery at first, with some sweet red and black plum notes, and some tannins that are present and round, yet very delicate, giving a bit of structure.'
Monica Bacchiocchi, Wiltons.

'A good balance of oak, acidity, ripe tannins and delicious ripe blackberries, with a hint of mint and some savoury notes. Great value, and perfect on pub list by the glass.'
Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.

£6.95 Parras Wines

'A fusion of floral and berry aromas, followed by red berries and herbaceous notes, joined by ripe raspberry and hints of coffee.'
Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.

'Juicy, deep and intense, with a spicy finish that makes this more persistent.'
Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.

'Light and easy-drinking, with rich, ripe black fruit with great balance, and a nice earthy finish.'
Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.

£6.50 Atlantico UK

'A big and rich wine with some high, vibrant acidity, as well as some earthy savoury notes, all leading to a long and fruity finish.'
Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.

'With its mocha and vanilla, coconut and chocolate notes, as well as plush purple fruits, sweet spice and big velvet tannins, this really hits above its price point, and would be a surefire seller.'
James Fryer, team leader.

£9.65 Atlantico UK

'A rich and mineral wine, with green leaves and a mintiness - really refreshing, yet quite light, with a subtle finish.'
Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.

'Bold, ripe and juicy, with black fruits, herbs and black olive notes, offering super value.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'Deep and savoury, with a nice balance of fruit, oak and tannins. Great for stews, braises, roast meats and game birds.'
Martin Lam, team leader.

£8.00 Enotria&Coe

'This delivers loads of flavour for the price, with red plums, cherries and sweet spices like cloves and nutmeg.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

'A juicy and effortless fruit-forward red.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

'With plums, tobacco and hibiscus tea, and a chocolate-driven aftertaste, this would match with kung pao beef.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

£6.62 DFJ Vinhos, S.A.

'Showing some ripe tropical fruits, and with a good level of acidity, this is great value for money.'
Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.

'Typical, with good freshness and vibrancy.'
Martin Lam, team leader.

'A very light and breezy wine that's soft and juicy, finishing with some crisp apple character. Very refreshing for the price, and great as a house by-the-glass option.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

£6.50 Boutinot

'A quaffable wine with a bit of weight on the palate and some freshness to it, with peach and pear notes on both the nose and palate.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

'Crisp, refreshing and very elegant, with ripe tropical notes and some light nectarine too.'
Andre Luís Martins, team leader.

'Delicate apricot notes with some white flowers too. Very good value.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

£6.62 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Sunshine in a glass, with passion fruit, pineapple and star fruits. For seafood restaurants this would be a great wine by the glass.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

'This is elegant, with real depth of fruit, as well as floral honeysuckle notes and a creamy palate. Ripe and gently rich.'
Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.

'There's great harmony here between refreshing acidity, fruit and minerality.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

£9.25 Casa Ermelinda Freitas - Vinhos, Lda

'With lots of spritz, apple and pear fruit and some good acidity and freshness, this would work really well for a bar's by-the-glass offering.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

'Fresh, zesty and citrusy, with a palate that's vibrant and refreshing. A great match with mussels.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

'A classic spritzy number that you could drink all day long.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

£4.22 Ermelinda Vinhos e Portugal, Lda

'Savoury and mineral, with tropical fruit, pear and spicy oak and good concentration, with plenty of freshness.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

'Stone fruits and blossom notes, as well as hay and camomile, and great texture, making this a very food-friendly wine.'
Nuno Pereira, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.

'Fresh acidity with some lovely stone fruit notes - perfect as an aperitif.'
Sarah McKenzie, Nut Tree Inn.

£11.55 O ABRIGO DA PASSARELA, LDA

'Elegant and refined, with light, juicy fruits emphasised by white pepper spice. Rich and velvety overall.'
Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.

'Lovely and perfumed, with big concentration, black pepper and blackberry fruit, and superb structure.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

'Tart strawberry and cherry, with a hint of mocha and dried flowers, plus great tannins.'
Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.

£43.92 Matthew Clark

'Crushed red cherries and some blackcurrant too, leading to cranberry juice and crushed red fruits on the palate.'
Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.

'Easy-drinking, rounded and polished, this is a nice glass of Rhône without being too pretentious.'
Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.

'This good-value wine with youthful cherry notes and punchy acidity was made for saucisson.'
Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.

£6.18 Majestic Commercial

'A massive cherry bomb with lots of candied red berries, as well as some peppery notes.'
Alonso Abed, Trivet.

'This is packed full of ripe fruit, with a hit of spices like cloves and black pepper.'
Sarah McKenzie, Nut Tree Inn.

'Juicy, ripe, jammy black fruits together with some nice spice and a mineral finish. This is a very good value by-the-glass option.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

£10.67 Enotria&Coe

'A wonderful balance of ripe black fruits and spice, with earthy notes and a lovely texture with strong ripe tannins.'
Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.

'A rich and meaty wine with some forest fruits carrying through. Lovely balance.'
Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.

'Very elegant and balanced, with ripe fruit.'
Mikolaj Harmider, Cava Spiliadis Collection and Simpsons Restaurant.

£50.27 Enotria&Coe

'A savoury wine with pure, luscious black fruit.'
Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.

'Youthful, with red fruit and some berry character, leading to a palate that's full-bodied and with dark fruit notes.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.

'Brooding dark fruits here, with some nice pepper and meaty rustic notes. Beautiful balance and integration of ripe tannins.'
Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.

£17.83 Enotria&Coe

'This has a peach melba nose, with good, ripe textured fruit and a lovely honeyed finish.'
Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.

'Citrus and some tropical fruit, with delicious, savoury acids.'
Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.

'A mature nose of honey, quince and beeswax, with a mineral, smoky, nutty and complex palate, and a mouthwatering finish.'
Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.

£9.48 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'This is a really polished bottle of wine, with well-integrated oak and vibrant fruit, with orchard fruits, nuts and a touch of lees.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

'This is well-balanced, with ripe fruit and fresh acidity, leading to a soft, creamy finish with some lingering dried apricot notes.'
Lukas Nikanorovas, 20 Stories.

'A delicious oaked and citrusy wine that would be great with cheese.'
Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.

£35.55 Top Selection

'With honeyed, rhubarb fruit notes, this is balanced and interesting, with more tannic grip than usual, giving it more character.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

'Ripe red plums, strawberries and dried hibiscus are followed by refreshing acidity, creating a lovely balanced, seductive and delicate complexity.'
Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.

£8.90 LWC Drinks

'There's good fruit intensity here, with ripe red strawberries and cherries, and some notes of sweet spice to it too, leading to a creamy finish.'
Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.

'A gastronomic wine, with rich intensity on the nose and palate.'
Andre Luís Martins, team leader.

'Crunchy, fresh red fruit with an oily texture that could stand up nicely to richer foods.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

£11.42 Davy's Wine Merchants

'Zippy, fresh and delicate. On the nose it's floral and summery, and there are lovely light notes of strawberries on the palate.'
Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.

'A very pleasant rosé, with crisp acidity and notes of sweet raspberries. A great aperitif.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

'With ripe fruit and zesty acidity, this is an approachable crowd pleaser.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

£7.95 Famille Helfrich

'A very refreshing rosé, with some minerality and a touch of savoury character. It's quite precise and subtle, with an elegant frame.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

'Fresh, delicate redcurrants and strawberries, with some crisp acidity.'
Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.

'Notes of fresh strawberries, green melon, roses and yellow peach - excellent value for money.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.

£6.01 Majestic Commercial

'An exquisite rosé, with precise aromas of ripe apricot and peach, and delicate floral notes. Perfectly balanced with extraordinary freshness stylishly interwoven with minerality.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.

'A peachy, Bellini note with oxidative nuttiness and a creamy texture with a fresh acidic attack. Excellent weight makes this a great food-pairing wine.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

£152.79 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A very perfumed nose with floral hints of roses and violette, as well as black cherry. This is the type of rosé that is able to pair with dishes with a richer sauce.'
Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.

'Excellent balance of acidity makes this seem almost dry. Great for pubs, brasseries and outdoor dining, with value for money that can't be beaten!' Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.

£3.00 JUNTA DE CASTILLA Y LEÓN/ICE

'Beautiful aromas leap out of the glass, with sweet pear and a subtle hint of cloves.'
Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.'
This has great weight, and would suit a fine-dining restaurant as a good-quality by-the-glass option.'
Charlotte Davies, The Three Chimneys Restaurant with Rooms.

'Round and luscious, this would go down well with some canapés.'
Stephanie Robertson, RA Group.

£15.95 Berkmann Wine Cellars

'Pungent aromas with ripe red fruit and herbs lead to good intensity on the palate, with flowing acidity keeping it fresh, while at the same time there’s good complexity and depth.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

'A great aroma of fresh strawberries and flowers, leading to dry red berries on the palate. Vibrantly refreshing - an elegant style of rosé.'
Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.

£20.10 Berkmann Wine Cellars

'This is lovely to drink, with a rich and aromatic nose with white flowers, mainly elderflower, leading to a warm palate that's super fruity and floral with a bit of yeasty character.'
Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.

'A very well-balanced wine, with a floral element and some grassiness, leading to pleasingly expansive red fruits and light tannins, and zippy acidity to finish.'
Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.

£7.50 Boutinot

'This has a truly lovely floral component of red roses and lilies, mingling with the scent of Mediterranean spices like sage, thyme and marjoram. It has lovely linear acidity on the palate, with crunchy red fruit notes and a lively citrus edge. A mix of seaweed and flinty saltiness lingers in the mid-palate, beautifully dissolving into a zesty finish. A balanced wine with great refinement.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.

£11.30 Eurowines

'A nutty and smoky wine, with great intensity.'
Harry Ballmann, Folie.

'Notes of yellow apple, lemon peel, bread dough, sea salt and chamomile.'
Romain de Courcy, The Ritz Paris.

'There's no oxidation here, with plenty of almond and green apple notes. A delicate wine that would be excellent by the glass and with tapas.'
Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.

£10.25 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Deliciously rich dried fruit, with a luxurious mouthfeel and a long finish with fig notes.'
Gary Newborough, The Aristologist.

'Toffee on the both the nose and palate, with additional caramel, honey, molasses, prunes and raisins. Luscious and syrupy, with good length.'
Luma Monteiro, Wineria.

'Bright and spicy, with fig and nutmeg notes, and just a touch of treacle.'
Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.

£13.32 Size: 37.5cl Bibendum

'Toffee and coffee notes, as well as some medicinal spice on the finish, along with creamy walnut and some nice freshness.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

'This is a great example, with some sweetness that is counter-balanced by great acidity, all following a pronounced nose of nuts and dried fruits, with some citrus peel too.'
Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.

£28.80 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Walnuts and pungent spices with a savoury edge on the nose, as well as some salinity on the palate.'
Luma Monteiro, Wineria.

'Very nutty and savoury on both the nose and the palate, with amontillado aromas and a rich body. This is a great example of a rare and complex style of palo cortado, with a long, lingering finish.'
Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.

£13.39 Top Selection

'A fantastic wine that's very good value for money, with red fruit and herbal notes, and an earthy character too.'
Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.

'Redcurrants and red fruits on a pungent nose, with a bit of spice and lots of acidity on the fresh palate, and plenty of raspberry fruit. This would be an intriguing option by the glass.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

£7.84 Berkmann Wine Cellars

'A bold and punchy style, with bushels of citrus acidity backed up by a creamy palate.'
Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.

'Ripe white stone fruits, along with grassy notes and hints of white flowers on the back palate, with a rounded finish.'
Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.

'This has high acidity, with good lees character and plenty of citrus fruit. A great match for raw oysters.'
Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.

£9.56 Bibendum

'Serious stuff, with plenty of muscle gloved in velvet. With notes of spiced blackberries, plums, cedar, coffee, Asian spices and graphite, this is tannic, grippy and layered, with a superb finish.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'Typically Priorat, this is savoury, slatey and salty, with dark fruits. A stylish wine.'
Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.

'A deep and brooding wine that needs a hearty meal to accompany it.'
Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.

£13.44 Fells

'Great typicity and intensity, with a leafy character, and sour plum and sour cherry notes.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

'Complex aromas of garrigue, mint, dark fruit, sticky dates, dark chocolate and coffee, with a rich palate of stewed fruits giving way to dried herbs and spice. Acidity maintains integrity, while the grippy, ripe tannins are integrated. Great to pair with fatty meats and bold flavours.'
Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.

£14.29 Direct Wine Shipments

'A lovely style - modern, precise and elegant - with a fine backbone underneath. This is complex and chunky, with rounded tannins supported by a very fine acidity.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

'Great winemaking, with ripe black cherry and currant fruits, vanilla oak, cinnamon and nutmeg, and well-balanced oak, as well as mouth-filling herbal mint and medicinal notes. One for fine-dining Spanish restaurants.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

£78.75 Matthew Clark

'This packs a punch on the nose, with dense black fruits and well-integrated oak, and a touch of herbal greenness adding a nice top note.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'Fresh, balsamic notes on the nose, with blackberries and some plum to complement, and an elegant palate with good weight and a lingering tea and tobacco finish. This would be a bestseller in a steakhouse.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

£11.83 C&D Wines

'Juicy and fresh, showing some good character - this is a wine to drink now.'
Martin Lam, team leader.

'A well-balanced wine, with ripe fruit, a hint of herbal and savoury notes too, with a light, easy-drinking structure.'
Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.

'A modern style of winemaking, with red fruit character and a spicy, mineral finish. For this price it's magic.'
Tanya Mann, consultant.

£7.98 Matthew Clark

'A classy wine oozing quality and poise, with white and black pepper spice, cedar and blackcurrant aromas, and with big tannins and acidity very well woven together.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

'Earthy leather and tobacco leaf, with thyme and sage melding with a deep, rich dark-fruit palate. Smooth and rich, with tannins encapsulated by a still vibrant acidity.'
Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.

£30.10 LINAJE GARSEA

'A stunning wine with complexity and all the ingredients of a great Duero red.'
Jan Konetzki, team leader.

'A big, oaky number showing tertiary character on the palate, with juicy black fruit, dry leaf and velvet tannins with mocha and spice.'
James Fryer, team leader.

'A wine for special occasions, or a good option by the glass on Coravin, with good structure, ripe tannins and a long finish.'
Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.

£41.67 Lagar de Proventus

'Classic and expressive, with vanilla, coffee, strawberry and red cherry leading the way, and a very good finish.'
Alonso Abed, Trivet.

'Very perfumed, with charming ripe flavours of black cherry and blackcurrant, plus violets and blackcurrant leaf, leading to sweet cooking spices like nutmeg, clove and cinnamon on top of chocolate and vanilla notes.'
Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.

£20.00 Bodega Hermanos del Villar

'A creamy and refreshing wine with green apple notes, some stone fruit and a hint of elderflower.'
Elisa Soggia, Trivet.

'Very intense, zingy and zesty, with juicy preserved lemon, sage, dried herbs and liquorice, along with a complex, long palate.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

'Textbook... this is ripe, juicy and crisp with high intensity and a long finish.'
Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.

£5.90 Bodegas Mazas

'A bold, warm red - you can taste the warm sun of the vintage. A class act.'
Jan Konetzki, team leader.

'With great complexity and a body well balanced with refreshing acidity, this would be good as a house red in a fine-dining restaurant.'
Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C. I'd recommend this to enjoy throughout a meal, with its smooth and velvety texture and ripe tannin structure.'
Sara Rossi, Trinity Restaurant.

£14.32 Enotria&Coe

'Young and fresh, showing violets on the nose and juicy red berries on the palate. A great wine to enjoy with semi-soft cheeses.'
Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.

'Meaty, with dark fruits, smokiness and minerality. This has lovely weight and complexity - and is very food-friendly too.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'Inky, fruity and juicy, with enough complexity and balance to justify its price on any wine list.'
Raphael Thierry, consultant.

£12.63 Matthew Clark

'This opens with a lifted nose of light candied citrus peel and white flowers, with mineral aromas too, and a very refreshing palate.'
Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club.

'Lemongrass and stony minerality on the nose, leading to white peach and chamomile on the palate, with a delicate, nutty texture and a zingy finish.'
Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.

£10.25 Jeroboams

'This has lovely acidity and a fresh, light structure, with bright red berries and spice to complement the fruit, giving it more complexity.'
Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.

'A dry, fruity wine, with raspberries and red plums, some herbaceous and a hint of fresh mint.'
Elisa Soggia, Trivet.

'High acidity is balanced by fresh black cherries and plums, as well as some savoury notes.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

£26.01 Bibendum

'A classic style from this part of Spain, with hints of red and black cherries, and sour cherries too, with vanilla, cedar and turned earth. Great complexity, and a lovely wine to match with meaty courses, especially game, with root vegetables.'
Laurent Richet MS, team leader.

'Really fresh, with a great mix of savoury cedar spice and bramble fruit. A well-made wine for the money.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

£9.42 Davy's Wine Merchants

'A great wine for the price, with a hint of chocolate and coffee against the fruit and alcohol. A full-bodied wine that needs roe deer with chocolate sauce and roasted root vegetables.'
Laurent Richet MS, team leader.

'A lovely, lively nose of stewed plums and Christmas spice aromas, and good balance on the palate, with a rich mouthfeel and structure.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

£13.00 Boutinot

'A full-bodied wine with intense black fruit concentration and herbal hints, with just the right amount of bitterness and tannin structure to balance the fruit and acidity.'
Laurent Richet MS, team leader.

'Juicy warmed red berries and currants, with some floral, violet notes too.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

'With intense aromas of cherries and blueberries, and good balance, this would be great by glass.'
Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant.

£6.55 Boutinot

'A very complete and complex wine that ticks all the boxes, and with a decent price tag for the category.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

'Some really mature notes come through here, like forest floor and ceps, and some fynbos on the herbal nose.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

'A super bright wine with mocha and a hint of dark chocolate, with really lovely acidity.'
Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.

£20.64 Matthew Clark

'An everyday drinking wine, with spiciness on the nose accompanied by complex, rich red fruit.'
Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.

'Fresh red berry notes with some gentle green tobacco leaves leading to light rosemary and green coffee bean notes, with some chalky tannins.'
Andre Luís Martins, team leader.

'A vibrant wine with ripe strawberries, fleshy tannins and a long, lingering finish.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

£6.00 Matthew Clark

'A good-value, approachable style, with crunchy red fruits and herbal notes.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'Lovely aromas, with a touch of sweet perfume and a ripe black fruit palate with great structure.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

'Full on the nose, with a mix of spice and ripe fruit, and a generous palate with good grip. Perfect for a good grilled steak.'
Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.

£9.65 Ellis of Richmond

'An intense wine with lots of maturity, and notes of plums in brandy.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

'This has huge fruit - rich, spicy berry notes.'
Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.

'Notes of figs and dark plums, accompanied by some woody spice notes.'
Laurent Richet MS, team leader.

'Some floral notes, with hints of some tertiary barnyard aromatics, lots of tannin and good fruit.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

£13.15 Bodegas Olarra

'Old school, and speaking of its provenance, with sweet vanilla and coconut, and hints of game and leather.'
Laurent Richet MS, team leader.

'Super tasty and drinkable, with a refined, aged character.'
Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.

'Earthy, with notes of coffee, chocolate and even coconut. An elegant wine for roasted meat with baked mushroom.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.

£14.14 Bibendum

'This makes me happy, with masses of cherry and redcurrants on the nose, and some vanilla creaminess from the oak, with balsamic and cooked fruit on the palate.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

'With vanilla and sweet spices, this is quite velvety, with good freshness to balance.'
Laurent Richet MS, team leader.

'Meaty, chunky, structured and delicious.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

£14.00 Enotria&Coe

'Powerful yet elegant, with ripe black fruits, some eucalyptus and some spicy notes.'
Gianluca Provenzani, Belmond Cadogan Hotel.

'Very ripe and intense dark fruit flavours, with lots of sweet spices too.'
Erik Simonics, Annabel’s.

'A well-made wine, with proper structure, and alcohol well integrated, with a spicy finish. A wine to enjoy with hard, salty Spanish cheeses.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.

£9.22 C&D Wines

'This has good balance and freshness, with some cooked strawberry notes and nice complexity. One for gastropubs.'
Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.

'An inviting wine with a fresh, fruity aroma, leading to gentle tannins with lots of red fruit. Very appealing.'
Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.

'This is easy to like, with a fragrant, juicy nose and soft, approachable tannins.'
Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.

£7.15 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'There's good concentration here, with fresh red cherries and some green leaf aromas, and a rustic note too.'
Andre Luís Martins, team leader.

'With good balance of fruit and tannins, this is quite a versatile wine, for everything from pubs to brasseries.'
Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.

'Plump and enticing fruit joined by a little spice, and just the right amount of bite.'
Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.

£13.41 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'This is almost like dessert wine on the nose, with fig and apricot notes joined by some hints of cedar. It tastes older than it is.'
Charlie Cockaday, Gravetye Manor.

'A very lactic and peachy wine that's quite tart, with some clementine acidity and a touch of heat on the finish.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

'Darker hued and honeyed, this would be a great wine for food matching.'
Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.

£9.25 Matthew Clark

'An easy-drinking all-rounder, with apricots and citrus on the nose, and zesty acidity.'
Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.

'This has notes of melon, green apple and pear, along with lots of citrus fruits, lemon in particular, coming though at the end.'
Charlie Cockaday, Gravetye Manor.

'A complex wine with a touch of oak and a tropical fruit finish.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.

£7.93 Bodegas Ondarre, S.A.

'A premium wine with citrus, yellow fruit and some vanilla notes leading to a harmonious, creamy palate. I'd be pleased to pay that price.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.

'Good freshness here, with candied lemon peel, butter, vanilla and green apple notes.'
Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.

'Creamy and mineral, with a rich tertiary palate and a long, enticing finish. This will age well.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

£32.00 Boutinot

'A light but rounded style with ripe yellow fruit, stone fruit and a touch of pink grapefruit, as well as a nutty, butter biscuit element and some refreshing lime acidity on the long finish, with a smooth mousse.'
Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.

'A refreshing, crisp champagne that's a really great option for a lot of pubs and bars at this price.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

£20.00 Boutinot, Christopher Piper Wines

'A lovely nose of elderflower, red apple and redcurrant, with some sweet pastry hints and sweet spice, and great balance with the sweetness on an alluring bright palate. Very much a food wine.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'Candied citrus and fresh apricot on the nose, a delicate mousse and a clean finish make this a good match for lemon tart.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

£27.59 Hatch Mansfield, Matthew Clark

'This opens with some generous lemon citrus and red apple on the nose, leading to a fresh and vibrant palate with a touch of white peach, and a long, fresh finish of apple blossom and Sicilian lemons and toast.'
Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.

'A really drinkable champagne with good complexity, and some gentle and elegant bubbles. Great for fatty and complex food.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

£39.25 Hatch Mansfield

'A very expressive nose with red apples and lemon zest, as well as some biscuit, brioche complexity. There's chalky minerality on the palate, with a smooth, rounded texture.'
Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.

'A light champagne made in a fresher style, with good finesse. A nice bouquet, a good minerality on the finish.'
Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.

£18.44 Majestic Commercial

'Classic champagne, with lovely aromas of breadcrumbs, pear and apple, as well as a flinty minerality.'
Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.

'A well-balanced, full-bodied Pinot-led champagne that's generous and voluminous.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

'A very mineral style, with green apple, lemon pith and chalk, leading to a very long palate with decent mousse and a lip-smacking finish.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

£31.00 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A great wine! There's great acidity that's well balanced, with flavours from autolysis such as fresh bread, but losing none of the fresh fruit character. Some lovely bubbles too.'
Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.

'Yellow apple, ripe apricot and toast, with some yeasty, earthy notes too, and an element of crushed stone.'
Markus Dilger, Dilger Sommelier Selection.

£30.91 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'For those looking for a more fruity champagne, this is expressive, with flavours of mature apples and pears, following a floral, expressive nose.'
Alonso Abed, Trivet.

'A very complex wine, with lemon, lemon zest and crunchy green apples, as well as toast, brioche and biscuit. Well structured, with a long finish, and some good potential for ageing.'
Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.

£34.34 Enotria&Coe

'A great vintage champagne with some elegant aromas of citrus and Danish pastry, and an elegant palate with a gentle structure.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.

'A crowd pleaser that's youthful, with white flowers, grapefruit, Bramley apples and aniseed. It's dry, elegant and focused, quite lean and delicate, with a creamy texture and a long finish.'
Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.

£107.80 Hatch Mansfield, Matthew Clark

'Complex and developed, yet youthful. There's lovely freshness, with a floral, easy style, but chalkiness too, and a pure and creamy element.'
Matthieu Longuère MS, team leader.

'Broad, with some fine toast, ripe stone fruit and floral character. This is honeyed, juicy, crunchy and delicious, with great minerality. Dry and complex, with good structure too.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

£88.39 Ocado

'Delicious crunchy apple and citrus fruit at first, with some yeasty bread notes too. There's superb balance here, with a delicate mousse and a crisp, clean finish.'
Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.'
This has many layers, with lovely ripe apple notes followed by aromas of fresh bread and pastry. Ideal for aperitifs, or even to accompany a whole meal.'
Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.

£19.58 Vintage Roots

'Lime, lemon and tropical notes on the nose, along with some great minerality. A very rich and muscular wine, with good length.'
Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.

'With an intense nose of fresh herbs, grapefruit, some bready tones and ginger too, and a good, vibrant mouthfeel and good weight, I'd see this working well in fine dining.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

£27.65 Fox & Fox

'This really shows character, with great brioche and spice notes on the nose that all carry through to the palate, along with a slightly floral element.'
Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.

'A complex, more evolved style, with bright citrus fruits, more tertiary notes and creamy texture. Great for an aperitif, or paired with seafood.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

£27.65 Fox & Fox

'An altogether tasty and well-priced wine, bright and citrusy with lemons and pomelo, some hints of grass and just a bit of lees aroma.'
Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.

'A light, fresh and zesty wine with a lifted herbal and nettle note, leading to a nicely saline finish. Good value and a great gastro fizz in general.'
Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.

£10.74 Three Choirs Vineyards Ltd

'Cloudy and very leesy, in quite an earthy, mineral style, with freshness and personality. This would be good as an aperitif for adventurous customers.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'Crunchy apple and pear, along with apricot, lime and lemon, and notes of yoghurt from the unfiltered lees. This would be a lovely pairing with something like cod mantecato, Venetian-style. Great stuff.'
Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.

£12.00 Jeroboams

'Delicate fruit notes with traces of bread and pastry, leading to an elegant palate with fresh acidity and a zesty finish.'
Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.

'A complete aromatic profile, with a great variety of aromas including yellow apples, peach and delicate walnut. The mousse is smooth, with a velvety texture and a delicate ginger note on the finish. Delicious.'
Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.

£17.41 Bibendum

'A very delicious wine, with notes of starfruit, nectarine and pear fruits.'
Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.

'This is really pretty on the nose, with apple aromas, as well as bread and butter, leading to peach and apricot flavours and a lovely autolytic finish. With all of this complexity, this will make the ultimate aperitif.'
Salvatore Russo, The Hippodrome Casino.

£12.72 Orchidées, Maisons de Vin

'A refreshing wine with lemon peel, a yeasty, bready element and good complexity on the palate, all leading to a lingering finish.'
Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.

'There's refreshing acidity here, with some minerality and crunchy fruit with loads of green apple.'
Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant Mayfair.

'A really nice all-rounder.'
James Fryer, team leader.

£13.60 Boutinot

'Some floral notes at first, with a pronounced stony minerality, which lead to a pleasing finish with some herbal freshness.'
Olivier Marie, team leader.

'Pleasant, with soft apple and citrus fruits, as well as some toast and minerality.'
Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.

'Nice, light and refreshing, and great as an aperitif.'
Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.

£6.76 Great Grog

'Candied fruit on the nose leads to an unctuous palate full of ripe character, with dried fruit and confit on the finish.'
Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.

'Fresh and vibrant, with ripe peaches, nectarines and orange peel, and a slightly stony character with good balance between sugar and fruit. Would match a dessert with some acidity.'
Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.

£10.35 Liberty Wines

'Green apples and lemon peel, with a hint of bready dough, leading to a fresh finish of green apple skin and some floral notes.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

'With fruit in the dried apricot range, and golden apple with autolytic notes on finish, this delivers decent weight and complexity for the price point, making it a good alternative to house champagne by the glass.'
James Fryer, team leader.

£19.76 Matthew Clark

'A honeyed, rich nose that's buttery, with baked apple character too, leading to lots of concentration and acidity. Very refreshing - and moreish.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

'Great intensity and poise, with a good backbone. This deserves some food.'
Olivier Gasselin, OenoTrade.

'A very good expression of the grape, and an interesting wine to play with on a tasting menu.'
Raphael Thierry, consultant.

£21.70 Jascots Wine Merchants

'A nicely balanced, delicate wine with blossoms on the nose, leading to enjoyable peach and apricot flowers.'
Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.

'Orange blossom and light rosewater notes, with a mousse that's structured and fine once settled, giving way to rich pear fading to green apple skin. Well-knitted complexity for prosecco.'
Tim Handley, The Royal Automobile Club.

£11.05 Zonin UK

'Great for pubs, outdoor dining and brunch. This is easy-drinking, smooth & balanced.'
Anja Breit, abWINEconsulting.

'Light and airy, with a mousse that's very fine and textural. This has brilliant purity, with some good structure and well-integrated acidity straight through the middle.'
Tim Handley, The Royal Automobile Club.

'For the price point this is fab!' Stephanie Robertson, RA Group.

£5.92 Molson Coors, LWC Drinks, Suma Wholefoods

'Notes of peach, pear, apple and melon with yeasty character and floral complexity on the nose, with a textural palate featuring some biscuit flavours.'
Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.

'A combination of stone fruit and grapefruit make this very refreshing, with a classic palate leading to apple skin bitterness on the finish. This would be very good as an aperitif.'
Guillaume Mahaut, ETM Group.

£12.35 Bibendum

'This has a fruit-driven nose, with good acidity to balance the slightly sweeter palate, all leading to a good, lingering aftertaste that keeps the flavours coming.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

'The fruit and character here are clean and pure, with pear and white peach aromas, and a good grapey character to the fruit too.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

£8.60 Eurowines

'A rich and vibrant vibrant wine that's showing very well. There are loads of ripe, expressive berry notes, with bright linear acidity and killer freshness. This will age very well too.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

'A perfumed nose of crushed strawberry and sourdough, leading to a complex and developing palate, and culminating in a rewarding finish.'
Hamish Greening, Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers.

£41.50 Liberty Wines

'A ripe and concentrated style showing signs of maturity with notes of red apples, butter and dried herbs. This is a serious champagne that can accompany a whole meal with no issues.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'There's a good balance of citrus and toast here. This is a refreshing and crisp style, but with some good weight in the mouth too.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

£32.59 Hatch Mansfield

'A complex wine with intense dried orange peel and apricots, and good balance between acidity, body and alcohol, all leading to a long finish of lemon with a hint of green apple.'
Elisa Soggia, Trivet.

'Rich and full of flavours of peach and redcurrants.'
Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.

'Lush, with plum fruit, dried raspberries and strawberries.'
Deniz Bayram, Novel Wines.

£156.00 Hatch Mansfield, Matthew Clark

'Mineral, with a touch of salinity, with citrus zest and a red fruit backdrop.'
Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.

'Orange peel and flower notes on the nose, with some honey too, leading to some good bubbles on the fresh and clean palate, full of fruit and herbal flavours. Good length and intensity on the finish.'
Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.

£30.79 Castelnau Wine Agencies

'A lightly coloured, delicately flavoured rosé, with crunchy fruit that carries nicely through to its long finish. Refreshing.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

'Right from the start you get these lovely fruit and pastry notes that go all the way through to the end.'
Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.

'Good for discerning champagne lovers, and for fine-dining establishments and wine bars alike.'
Jurijs Nemkovs, StreetXO.

£20.00 Grange Estate Wines

'This has a beautiful salmon-orange colour, and is pithy and citrus-driven, with potential to age well.'
Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.

'An elegant nose, with all of the flavours rolling out on the palate and a slightly oily texture that just lasts and lasts.'
Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.

'Something to have alongside a meal, with its vibrant acidity and richness on the finish.'
Aurore Anguenot, Aviary.

£22.86 Amathus

'A fresh and easy-drinking style, with some good bubbles too.'
Rui Pereira, Cavalry and Guards Club.

'Notes of blackcurrant leaf, lime zest and liquorice root, with some background minerality too.'
Sam Winterbottom, The Albert Square Chop House.

'This is fresh, clean and fragrant, with good complexity. Great value for money.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

£8.25 Boutinot

'Refreshing and fruity with sweetness that isn't over the top. There's lively freshness with pineapple acidity.'
Laurent Richet MS, team leader.

'Some delicate aromatic peach and apricot notes here.'
Sue Jones, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.

'Very elegant on the nose, and delicate on the palate - an option for a fine-dining wine list.'
Gianluca Provenzani, Belmond Cadogan Hotel.

£7.05 Size: 50cl Biddenden Vineyards

'With its lovely fruit and fresh bubbles, this is an interesting style to finish dinner, ending on a sweet, fresh note.'
Raphael Thierry, consultant.

'Vibrant and juicy strawberries, raspberries and redcurrants combine with some lively acidity on the palate. This would be a really fun pairing for fruit-based desserts such as peach Melba or strawberries and cream.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

£12.10 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Wow. Dried fruit, gingerbread spice and salted caramel.'
Laurent Richet MS, team leader.

'Honeyed toffee apple, luscious raisins, and some floral notes of rose perfume too.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

'This has a big personality, with roasted fruit and toffee, as well as burnt caramel on the palate, with raisins and hay too. I love the texture and flavour. Beautiful.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

£26.53 Size: 37.5cl Bibendum

'A typical Riesling, rich and ripe, with some jammy stone fruit and well-balanced acidity.'
Erik Simonics, Annabel’s.

'Myer lemon, orange blossom and a hint of honeysuckle, and lively acidity. A perfect match with funky cheeses.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.

'A really damn good wine, with crème brûlée and kerosene, as well as honeyed fruits.'
Michael Driscoll, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

£18.21 Size: 37.5cl Bibendum

'This is textbook botrytis.'
Raphael Thierry, consultant.

'Some full-on marzipan and honey notes, with little licks of orange peel too, and decent acidity.'
Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.

'Nectarine and apricot skin flavours lead to some light treacle notes. Overall this is an elegant and food-friendly wine.'
Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.

£12.82 Size: 37.5cl Ester Wines

'The complexity here is impressive, with serious decadence on the nose and palate, showing candied rose, pineapple, tarte tatin, honeyed apricot and candied orange peel.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

'Ripe, with honeyed peaches and apricots. This is luscious, rich and complex, not to mention intensely sweet.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

£35.08 Size: 37.5cl Enotria&Coe

'A glorious Tokaji, with golden plums and peaches, tea leaves and the suggestion of mint.'
Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.

'Elegant, rich, complex! This is a really lovely example.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'Extravagant, complex and full of joy. This is rich and unctuous in the mouth with fresh honey drizzled on pineapple. Spot on.'
Antóin UáRuairc, UK Midland Sommelier.

£38.09 Size: 50cl Top Selection

'Rounded and polished, this is a fruity, juicy wine with an earthy finish and a peppery aftertaste.'
Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.

'Notes of wild flowers and wild berries, followed by a delicate palate that's soft and smooth. A very elegant wine with great acidity and good balance.'
Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.

'A light, fresh, easy style, with redcurrants and cherries, and some herbal notes.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

£11.25 Lucien Arkas Baglari

'A subtle and elegant wine, almost Gamay-like and refreshing, this is youthful, with red berries and red flowers. Great.'
Olivier Marie, team leader.

'A bit rustic in style, with juicy cherry, strawberry and raspberry notes, and firm tannins.'
Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.

'With primary red and blackberry fruit, this is a good house wine option for specialist restaurants, served with antipasti.'
Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.

£5.99 Taste Turkey

'With plummy black fruit, cassis and cedar spice, this has a very sleek mouthfeel, peppery but in balance, and with a gorgeous finish.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'This has a tea-like nose with some strawberries and blackcurrants and some demerara sugar. That tea character follows through on the palate.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

'A well-made wine that would work well in high-end restaurants.'
Raphael Thierry, consultant.

£19.72 Pamukkale Sarapcilik

'Super cool and elegant, with a fluid palate and a dry finish.'
Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.

'Good structure and winemaking - an effortless, juicy wine.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

'Potpourri, dried black fruit and spice on the nose, leading to dense jammy fruit and some peppery tannins.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'A whisper of red berries and strawberries, with a gentle palate. An all-day-long red wine.'
Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.

£14.50 Pamukkale Sarapcilik

'A delicate and feminine style, with an elegant nose and floral character. Great by-the-glass material.'
Olivier Marie, team leader.

'This has a lightness of touch, with a light bramble nose and good acidity.'
Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.

'With its light, fresh body and great fruit and spice, this would be great as a chilled red in the summer.'
Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.

£10.44 Taste Turkey

'A polished wine with rich peach, ripe lemon and ripe mango, minerality and a creamy texture on the rich and opulent palate.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'Strong sea breeze salinity, with a concentrated mid palate and gentle grip.'
Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.

'With apricot notes, good acidity and minerality, this can stand up to meaty fish dishes like Dover sole meunière.'
Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.

£22.00 Tees

'Elegant and with personality, this has intense red fruit notes, with leather, tobacco and dried flowers too. Different, and very interesting.'
Matteo Furlan, The Ritz London.

'A super-enjoyable, juicy red, with blackberries and a bit of baking spice, as well as mocha and chocolate notes, and a velvet texture. Great for a premium steak house.'
Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.

£22.00 Tees

'A fabulous wine with a light, nuanced nose that gives way to an intense eruption of flavours and textures. Scintillating drive and superb balance.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'Wonderfully complex, rich and unctuous, lifted throughout by rose water and orange blossom notes. This has a real backbone to it, while being creamy and full-bodied.'
Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.

£103.10 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Lovely layers of complexity with soft, ripe white fruits replacing mineral flavours on the mid-palate before these return to dominate the finish with some spicy white pepper.'
Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.

'A perfumed style with intense peach and white rose and a dense core of ripe melon and apricot, and an array of spices and herbs to add complexity.'
Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana Restaurant London.

£39.69 Enotria&Coe

'Green tea, chalk, physalis and lime-drenched papaya - there's a complex interaction of flavours and textures here. An intensely mineral and fruity wine with an astounding finish.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'Lovely stony aromas with apricot, fleshy peach and a hint of ginger, and an approachable, expressive palate with tropical notes and a distinctive mineral-rich finish.'
Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.

£18.73 Enotria&Coe

'A really expressive, elegant style that's creamy and mineral, with citrus-driven aromatics and an abundance of spice with some garrigue. A lovely, rounded, well-balanced palate, with acidity providing just enough tension between flavours, body and texture.'
Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.

'Lush, rich mouth-filling fruits like apple and melon, with a distinctly honeyed waxy note.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London.

£53.23 Enotria&Coe