Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Bordeaux Blends

'A very good Bordeaux blend that is well balanced, and showing good concentration.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'Fruity and ripe, this is a full bodied and rich wine. A real crowd pleaser.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

'This would be a great match for dishes such as walnut celeriac and mushroom broth.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£17.37 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Soft Cabernet with ripe, dark fruit and herbaceous nuances. A good quality wine.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

'Notes of plum, cherry and crème de cassis with mint and baking spice – a complex wine, and very smooth.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

'Evident oak, with bright fruit notes, as well as violets. Good tannins, and good length too.'
Vanessa Stolz, Pine.

£20.50 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Good varietal character, rich and full bodied, with some freshness – a very young wine that needs further ageing.'
Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

'An intense profile with leafy notes, as well as pencil lead, and a juicy core to the palate, with tannins that are grippy but balanced. A good example of pure California Cabernet.'
Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

£46.44 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'This has layers of oak and concentrated ripe fruit, not to mention bags of spice – fresh tobacco, clove, nutmeg, vanilla and sweet date-molasses. It’s just waiting to age and show its tertiary side.'
Clara Rubin, Hawksmoor Group.

'Very concentrated and well balanced, with excellent structure. A fine example of Cabernet, and a world-class red. Perfect for a steak.'
Glen Montgomery, Eorna.

£29.64 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Sanguine and punchy, this has notes of pepper and tart red fruits, with layers of oak spice.'
Clara Rubin, Hawksmoor Group.

'Cassis, pepper, leather, cedar and a hint of vanilla lead to soft tannins on the palate, and a long finish.'
Maria Cintoli, Gravetye Manor.

£34.08 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A very good Cabernet Sauvignon, with a rich flavour of toast and smoke, good concentration of primary fruit notes, and great potential for ageing, at a good price point.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

'Fresh floral notes, and eucalyptus too, with good tannins.'
Vanessa Stolz, Pine.

£31.00 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'A combination of cassis and bell pepper notes, with well integrated oak, nice acidity and soft tannins.'
Maria Cintoli, Gravetye Manor.

'Nice ripe fruit, with a savouriness throughout. This carries its alcohol well, with a touch of freshness too.'
Emer Landgraf, The Clove Club.

£14.12 Size: 75cl Bisquertt

'Intense and tightly woven, with berry fruit and slightly grippy tannins.'
Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

'Hedonistic and enjoyable, rich and full-bodied, with ripe red and black fruits, and sweet spices too – very modern and youthful.'
Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

£38.21 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A very well balanced wine, with soft and plush tannins and some well-rounded dark fruit notes. Harmoniously balanced.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

'Aromas of blackberry, mint and meat, and an intense palate that’s spicy, with great fruit concentration.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

£11.65 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Very good dark fruit here, with vibrant acidity and polished tannins.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

'A bright and elegant nose offering a blend of blue and red fruits, with some eucalyptus showing too. Ripe and full, with a smooth texture.'
Vanessa Stolz, Pine.

£13.20 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Dried black and red fruit, with notes of leather and tobacco too.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

'A very good quality Cabernet showing good concentration of fruit and well polished tannins, leading to a great finish, with complex flavours coming through.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

£46.01 Size: 75cl Pol Roger

'Vanilla and cedar, with red and black fruits.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

'Plummy and ripe, and soft and silky too. This would be an easy sell in casual dining restaurants.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£32.54 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Herbaceous notes lead to dark fruit notes on the palate, which features a firm tannin structure and a long ripe finish.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

'Very smooth and soft on the palate – easy to drink.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

£28.68 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Lush black fruit with a touch of reduction, sweet spices and pencil shaving notes.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Jammy and oaked, this is a real crowd pleaser.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

'With vibrant fruit notes, this is well structured and balanced.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

£14.88 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Plummy and ripe, this is soft and mellow on the palate, very well integrated and in balance.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

'Notes of blackberries and violets.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

'There’s good balance and fruit here.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

£13.00 Size: 75cl Gonzalez Byass UK

'An approachable wine with soft tannins, driven by red and dark fruits, and with hints of dark chocolate.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

'Ripe primary aromas of raspberry and strawberry.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Easy to drink, with good balance.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

£11.26 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Well managed tannins, with some pyrazine character.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'Notes of tomato vine and violets.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

'A stunning fragrance, and wonderful Old World-style elegance.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£13.85 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Good fruit expression here, with slightly green tannins leading to a medium finish.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'A bit astringent, but still great value.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£11.34 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A premium wine, and a great expression, well balanced with ripe red fruit.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'The classic elegance of a Pauillac, with tannic grip and pleasant freshness.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£23.61 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A good Cabernet blend that’s slightly green, but well balanced and drinking well.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'With some notes of unripe sour cherry and strawberry, this would pair well with a young sirloin steak.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£13.85 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'An aromatic and intense Cabernet-dominant nose, with attractive red berry fruit on palate, integrated tannins and a bright core.'
Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

'With very good quality of fruit, this is well made, with soft tannins.'
Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

£16.67 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A smooth and sleek Cabernet Sauvignon, with notes of cherry, sage, thyme and leather.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

'An easy drinking wine of good quality, with a great price point. Well balanced, with a long finish.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

£15.11 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A wonderful sour cherry character, with silky tannins and bright freshness.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

'Notes of strawberries and raspberries – great for grilled pigeon and beetroot.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£17.36 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Elegant, with good fruit concentration, low acidity and firm tannins.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

'Ripe fruit notes of raspberry and blueberry.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

£13.69 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Supple and attractive, with red and darker fruits, and reasonable acidity. Showing some development, with the oak well integrated.'
Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

'Soft red fruits with ripe tannins with the hint of a vegetal note in the background.'
Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

£7.50 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Classic, slightly leafy Chilean Cabernet, well structured, with ripe tannins and good length.'
Glen Montgomery, Eorna.

'Earthy garden notes with a ripe fruit-compote element, as well as pea shoots and spice notes too.'
Clara Rubin, Hawksmoor Group.

£9.00 Size: 75cl Majestic Commercial

'Bright and edgy, with very ripe fruit and tannins that are ripe, fine-grained and integrated. This would go smashingly with Brazilian roast meat, beans, rice and plantain.'
Stephanie Wangui, Noble Rot.

'Good concentration of black fruit and spices such as black pepper and liquorice.'
Giuseppe D'Aniello, The London Edition.

£22.49 Size: 75cl Bibendum