Syrah/Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre & Rhône Blends

'A soft and elegant wine that’s both fresh and spicy too.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'This is juicy, showing notes of tomato and thyme, which would make it a great pairing with lamb stifado.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£24.95 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Notes of red and black fruits, as well as leather, tobacco and smoked bacon. Good fruit concentration here, with great acidity and good length.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

'Tart and refreshing, showing good drinkability and value.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

£23.87 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Sinewy intensity, with dark fruit, nice spice and hints of charcuterie and olive – a fresh core of fruit too.'
Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

'This has very good fruit structure on the palate, similar to some Syrahs from the Rhône Valley.'
Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

£19.34 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'This is showing good varietal character, dark fruit led, with some freshness and balance.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

'Juicy on the nose, with great black fruit, leading to great structure and refreshing acidity. A good price point too.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

£16.99 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'With notes of red and black fruit, and intense spice too, this is meaty and balsamic, with great texture on the complex, long palate. Definitely good value for money.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

'Dark fruit and chocolate aromas lead to a ripe palate with elegant blue fruit and good tannins.'
Vanessa Stolz, Pine.

£11.65 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Notes of black pepper, black cherry and eucalyptus notes, with good freshness and minerality.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Intense and ripe, with a bitter note, and overall very well balanced.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

'Very elegant and easy drinking.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

£34.42 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Fresh and well balanced, with eucalyptus notes, this is showing great complexity, as well as potential for ageing.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

'A really intense, balsamic nose with notes of sage and mint, leather and tobacco. Good balance and definition on the palate – a stunning wine.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

£50.20 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A black fruited wine with notes of leather and violets, and with some smooth tannins on the palate.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'Stunning oak integration for the price.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£12.65 Size: 75cl Majestic Commercial

'This is showing freshness, and is well balanced overall.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

£11.34 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A warm wine with black fruit, as well as a leathery note.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

£13.28 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A meaty and black fruited wine, with some smooth tannins.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'With its notes of cranberry, vanilla and cinnamon, this would be great with beef tataki.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£11.28 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Good concentration of juicy red fruit, with pungent peppery notes and a good finish.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

'Floral, with fresh Provence herbs and lovely red fruits. Great acidity and structure, with a long finish.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

£20.30 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Good fruit structure and tannins, with notes of blueberry and cassis.'
Vanessa Stolz, Pine.

'A juicy Grenache with notes of leather and white pepper, with good concentration of sour red fruit. Pleasant, with some complexity.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

£20.30 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A dark fruit nose of blackberry and dark cherry, with pepper and olive too. This is ripe and juicy, with great texture, powerful tannins and long length.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

'Notes of plum, kirsch, blackberry and tobacco, with a long finish.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

£16.99 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A spicy and black fruited wine.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'Toasted aromas.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£21.35 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'With notes of cherry, leather and baking spice, this is lovely and smooth overall.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

'Sweet juicy fruit, both red and black, with a nice touch of pepper, and really intense and ripe fruit on the palate.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

£12.20 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A very good example, with peppery dark fruit, good concentration of fruit and harmonious balance.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

'With notes of cranberry, raspberry and strawberry, there’s fresh fruit and elegance, and a smooth, allspice finish.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

£12.35 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'An excellent wine, with notes of cherry, blackberry and baking spice.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

'Dark fruit with tar and medicinal notes, a good example showing typicity.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

'A well-made Shiraz with red and black fruit, pepper and meaty notes.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

£24.04 Size: 75cl Jeroboams

'A spicy nose followed by some fruit, with good texture and lovely tannins.'
Vanessa Stolz, Pine.

'An elegant wine with juicy red and black fruit. Well made and unpretentious – a good option by the glass.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

£8.15 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A spicy, pungent nose with dark fruit, olive and pepper, joined by notes of balsamic, thyme, rosemary and red fruit. A great, soft palate and a good finish.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

'Smooth and fresh, with cherry and wild strawberry, as well as cracked black pepper.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

£26.84 Size: 75cl Pol Roger

A good example of modern Australian Grenache, with vibrant red fruit and white pepper, and good concentration and balance.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

'An elegant nose with floral nuances, as well as cherries and strawberries. Well-defined flavours on the palate, with balanced use of oak.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

£23.30 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Ripe plum, cassis and blackberry fruit, with additional black pepper and leather, and good freshness.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'A medium-bodied wine with round, ripe dark fruits.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

'Ripe fruit flavours and smooth tannins.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

£13.69 Size: 75cl Bibendum