Red Wine

Quite serious. 30% whole bunch fermented. Herbal and floral, with clearly defined fruit, a myrtle character, and a stony edge. Plenty of extraction with silky tannins and moderate power. Gilles Remoriquet is not a winemaker who rests on his laurels. He is forever looking for ways to improve his wines. Most recently he has been to the Jura to see a specialist about selecting the right blend of manure and has bought a second sorting table which eliminates under-ripe berries by flotation! Cuvaisons are long, giving a light colour yet concentrated, intense fruit flavours. Remoriquet is one of the top estates in Nuits but the prices have yet to catch up. At the top of the range the Vosne-Romannée 1er Cru au dessous des Malconsorts is situated next to La Tâche and tastes like it is!

Famed organic Meursault grower. Jancis of the 2013 "Quite dark crimson. Lots of fruit and jolliness. A little dry on the end but full of effort and ambition. And a proper expression of the climat. Very long." 2014 is bigger, still dense, so complex and classy, normally retails £50+

Delicate colour with garnet tones. On the nose, aromas of cherry, wild strawberries and fresh blackcurrant. Elegant and smooth palate with fruity, smoky and minty hints.

Remarkable deft, silky Pinot from this premier cru vineyard high up above the beautiful Mosel. Much-acclaimed 500 year-old family estate. Super food wine for game, rare meat etc. Elegant fruit and focus, with layers of food friendly savouriness and texture. Let it breathe a few hours. Stunning dinner wine and great, great value.

This single vineyard Pinot Noir is bright, aromatic and fresh with subtle oak playing a supporting role. The emphasis on the delicious red fruit flavours, drinkability and enjoyment. A seriously cool Pinot. Between the mountains and the sea, Espinos y Cardos looks to craft subtle, pure expressions of classic international varieties from their two ranges. Focused on vineyards in Casablanca and Curico, Los Espinos combines cutting edge winemaking with regional typicity to provide a range that is at the beating heart of the country. Santa Macarena is a testament to the individuality and intrigue that so many Chilean wine drinkers are yet to discover. Amazing fruit, grown in the Leyda region 5km from the ocean, so close you can smell it, crafted into a unique expression of the enigmatic Pinot Noir that clearly demonstrates the real quality that lives in this land. Viticulture A single vineyard Pinot Noir from one of the most coastal vineyards in Chile in San Antonioi just 5 km from the ocean, within a small vineyard region 55 miles west of central Santiago and just south of Casablanca Valley. Morning mists and spring frosts, often associated with the Napa Valley and Bordeaux are brought from the west coast by the Humboldt current. Winemaking Grapes are carefully selected and picked manually early in the morning . Cold maceration prior to alcoholic fermentation at 10C during 3- 4 days in order increase skin components extraction. Alcoholic fermentation was carried out at low controlled temperature ( Maximum 25C), which avoids the loss of volatile compounds (aromatic compounds). Regular pumping over to facilitate colour extraction and skin components. Aging in tank with oak to add complexity and oaky character to final wines. Final wines have a deep red- purple colour with delicate sweet red fruit flavours and aromas. Oak Treatment Time: 6 Months Type: French Oak % wine oaked: 100 % new oak: None

Winemaker Larry Cherubino has crafted a delectable cool-climate Pinot from specially selected vineyards across the Yarra Valley. Tasting notes for the 2015 vintage from the winemaker: "Lovely varietal intensity in the wild strawberry and cherry, lightly savory spectrum, vibrant and juicy, with gentle French oak influence."

92 points - James Suckling: "attractive, bright, red-cherry aromas with a wealth of fresh flowers and an attractively defined palate that delivers smooth, glossy and ripe tannins that carry plenty of vibrant fruit. Good definition here. Drink or hold."

Famed organic Meursault grower. Jancis of the 2013 "Quite dark crimson. Lots of fruit and jolliness. A little dry on the end but full of effort and ambition. And a proper expression of the climat. Very long." 2014 is bigger, still dense, so complex and classy, normally retails £50+

A smooth, fruity Pinot Noir from the Casablanca Valley. Red cherry flavours with a sweet, ripe fruit finish. A portion of the wine is matured in French oak barrels which adds a roundness and a hint of spice to the finished wine.

The nose is complex with aromas of cranberry, raspberry and carraway alongside an earthy spice element. The palate is finely structured with bramble fruit flavours, fine tannins and a savoury finish,

Deep colour, correct varietal style with plenty of ripe berry fruit. Very impressive for England. Tiny production.

Elegant, fresh cherry and red berry nose with undergrowth melange. The palate is pure with lovely texture and sweet cherry fruit dominates with spicy undertones. The wine is fresh and intense with real vibrancy.

Former Cloudy Bay team and grapes. Cool pretty bright, polished, broad mouth-feel. Rhubarb and vermouth! Faultless.

Previous vintage Jancis 18.5 "just gorgeous palate, sensual, deep, terrific length... has to be the best Marlborough Pinot I have tasted"

Made with incredible craft and passion by owner Byron Dooley, this wine is made from 100% Luminous Hills fruit and is built for early approachability as a richer wine, but with backbone and vibrancy.

The youthful Pierrick Bouley, 5th generation winemaker at this estate in Volnay is getting a reputation as a wunderkind in Burgundy. From vines planted next to the two fields designated as Meursault rouge. Mid ruby, fruity nose of sweet cherries. Fruit forward, concentrated, terrific texture. Really quite ethereal. This has all the class of a very good Volnay, made by a young winemaker who has a superb grasp of the potential of his vineyards.

"Elegant and fleshy red fruits are married to power but balanced by a push of acidity through the finish that seems to tiptoe through the tannins." Jane Anson, Decanter 91 points

Properly ripe by English standards, lovely rose-hip tea nose, some mineral complexity, impressive length and varietal character. A charmer. 3-time winner UK Winemaker of the Year - great national achievement! One of England's most-awarded wineries.

The Crusher Pinot Noir is powerfully aromatic, with notes of pomegranate, rose petal and nutmeg. Juicy and spicy on the palate, this wine exudes flavours of plum, glazed strawberry and cinnamon bread from 12 months of French oak aging.

Violet and cranberry on the palate. Firm, tight tannins that give plenty of chew. Powerfully concentrated finish with some piquant spice.

Price check Berry Bros £75 One of the finest estates in Burgundy. This is from a single 1.5-hectare plot in the lieu-dit Le Bas de Combe whose location next to Vosne-Romanée is borne out by this wine’s open, lifted bouquet which would be more Vosne than Nuits but for that engaging hint of spice. The oak (50 percent new) is well-integrated and there’s a pleasing roundness to the palate - indeed, this is remarkably complete for such a young wine

Les Noizons lies just below the Premier Cru Pézerolles vineyard. It tends to produce lifted, delicate renditions of Pommard and the 2017 from Domaine Denis Carré is a case in point. The nose majors on crunchy red berry and floral aromas, while the palate is characterised by refreshing acidity and chalky tannins. Let it shine alongside roast game or a simple leek and Gruyère tart. Drink now to 2027.

A small village nestling in a valley behind Meursault and Volnay, Monthelie produces mostly red wines, mini-Volnays with appealing fruit but sometimes a rustic edge, and a small amount of white wine. The best wines come from the steep slopes above the village, such as Les Duresses. In a bowl above Monthèlie, these are the latest to ripen of the Comtes Lafon vines. The resulting wine is always robust and full of black cherry fruit, but the tannins are supple leading to extremely enjoyable, mid-term drinking.

Steve Kistler, started as a winemaker at Ridge (long-term fave of ours and true California royalty) in the 1970s. He and his dedicated long-standing team founded this winery in his favourite coastal one in eastern Sonoma, cool and perfect for gloriously complex, aromatic Pinot Noir. His skill and dedication are peerless, his wines a sensual joy. Very rare, we only get a few dozen a year from the tiny UK allocation. A must-try Parker "The 2018s from Occidental are simply magnificent" "While everyone knows of Steve Kistler’s remarkable chardonnays, I believe his pinot noir will ultimately prove even more historic." - ROBERT PARKER, JR.

Cool, reserved, crunchy. Lovely with rare lamb, light dishes, summer afternoons.

Really delightful wine from a top vineyard site in Santenay village, made from very old vines.

"Very fruity. Loads of cherry and wild strawberry. Intense. Lots going on. Full and plush. Really high acidity again. Needs time to settle and integrate. Tannins on the cheeks, gently grippy. Will settle in time." AA, Feb 2021

"Some earthy savoury spice on the nose. Intriguing. Big and broad. Sumptuous cocoa powder like tannins. Fruit, complete, delicious. Acid and alcohol both in check. Will continue to age gracefully, but absolutely delicious now." AA, Feb 21

"Vivid purple. Ripe, slightly confected cherry. Ooof. Pretty good value. Gentle tannin, but still a good bit of grip. Pretty tasty for the price. Maybe 4-5 years ageability." AA, Feb 2021

Remi Jeanniard is a hands on grower working just over 7 hectares of vines in and around Morey-St Denis. When asked who helps him at harvest time, the answer is simple: he does. The vines are much older than average, with all of his Vieilles Vignes village bottlings being at least 50 years old. This gives a natural concentration to the wines which are both well structured and elegant. Remi is a firm believer that wines are made in the vineyard and this shows through in the pure, concentrated style of the wines and the cautious use of new oak. Remi practices partial whole bunch fermentation, keeping 20% of the stems for Villages wines, 30% for 1er Cru wines, and 50% for Grand Cru. "Vineyard on the Chambolle border, and you can tell! Red cherries and raspberries. Pretty charming on the palate. Oak and sweet red fruit in harmony. Supple tannin. Elegant and floral to close." AA, Feb 2021

Young super-star winemaker in Marsannay.

One of Australia's most iconic wineries and sought-after wines. Founded 1982, tiny production, allocations are highly-prized the world over.

Vigneron Franck Follin-Arbelet established his domaine in Aloxe-Corton in the early 1990s; his brother Stéphane runs Bouchard Père & Fils in Beaune. Franck’s 2017 Aloxe-Corton shows a touch of reduction on the nose, though this quickly blows off to reveal bright red berry aromas. The wine is elegant, with chalky tannins and crisp acidity. Hints of toasty oak and richer black fruit flavours come through towards the finish, where that cooling acidity also persists. Drink now to 2025.

This cuvée is made up from vineyards on the edges of the appellation, alongside Pommard and Meursault, including some Premier Cru fruit from Les Brouillards. It has a lovely, pure, confident and violet-scented bouquet, with a sense of depth behind. Very superior village Volnay. Drink 2022-2026. Michel Lafarge is very much a family domaine. Continuing his father Michel’s legacy, Frédéric and his daughter Clothilde produce some of the greatest wines in Volnay. There is nothing modern in their winemaking, though the meticulous care of their biodynamically farmed vineyards puts the domaine at the forefront of viticultural practices. The grapes are de-stemmed, vinified traditionally and very little new oak is used in the cellar. They have around 10 hectares of vines, including some of the very best sites in Volnay. The vines are mature, but not excessively old, and yields are low without being draconian. When they are working on a patch of vines, they are usually accompanied by their hens who eat up any lurking pests.