Sure, you’ll get plenty of red fruits and currants meaning it’s great for everyone at the lunch table, but those flavours are playing a supporting role. So much length and drive, it’s good to turn the volume way up every now and again.

La Cabotte Cotes du Rhone Colline Rouge 2022

Sumptuous Muscat from Domaine des Bernardins, an icon of the Beaumes de Venise appellation (and they even helped create the AOC!). (375ml) 15.0% ABV

Domaine des Bernardins Muscat Beaumes de Venise 2021

Romain Le Bars Pousse Cailloux Grenache Blend 2023 NFD

Romain Le Bars Nouveau Nez Grenache Cinsault 2023 NFD