Les Fruits Collines Chardonnay 2022

Along with flavours of raspberry, blackcurrant and a zesty acidity, this has a little vermouth-like snap to it. Great aperitivo wine that can be chilled if you like.

Muto Tinta Barroca 2022

Gigondas is a slice of winey heaven 90 minutes north of Marseilles in the Southern Rhône where the Grenache is bold, rich and elegant. Santa Duc takes Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault from various places in the sub-region to shape a wine that simultaneously speaks to the area, and the Domaine’s interpretation.

Santa Duc Gigondas Aux Lieux Dits 2021

Plump thanks to a nice fleshy nose and some subtle stone fruit skins. The palate is zippy and alive with minerally citrus juices. It does feel a little tight so enjoy swirling it, or give it some time in a decanter. Grown in the north-eastern part of Sicily, looking across the Strait of Messina, where it’s beautiful all year round.

Alessandro Viola Note di Bianco Grillo 2023

Vivid floral and gently sweet fruit. This is incredibly pretty and an almost lacy-like texture that’s brimming red currants and sweet, lifted spices. Straddles both engagement and digestibility in equal parts to deliver something truly impressive.

Petit Perou Morgon Les Dryades Beujolais 2023

Unashamedly rich thanks to some time in new and old oak, and 11 months on lees. Think cashew meal and sublime stone fruits in an almost syrupy texture that will glide down and fill your soul with sunny flavours.

Sven Joschke La Justine Chardonnay 2024

Sweet, plummy fruits and a loose-knit texture. It’s LoFi and a little funky but it’s Shiraz for all in our opinion, you just need to be open to a different take. Pour for blue fruits, sage and tapenade that warm the soul. Drink it on the couch with a good movie and better friends.

A & C Ainsworth Saddleback Syrah 2024

Pillowy and long. Adored by our staff at a recent training night. This feels like napping on a giant, juicy berry. Wine was fermented 100% whole bunch and very gently caressed, rather than agitated. Very inviting for light red lovers but big and velvety for bolder variety drinkers too.

A & C Ainsworth Landsborough Grenache 2024

Pretty florals and delicate, lacy fruits that are very true-to-style for Pinot from Western Victorian - yes, that means a little forest floor depth and a slightly raspy tannin. Just delicious. Step aside Snape and Patrick Bateman, we may have a new favourite Anti-Hero. P.S. If I had to 'spoiler alert' that Snape quip, then you're probably too young to be buying wine.

Heroes Anti - Heroes Yeowarra Hill Pinot Noir 2023

Spends three years under flor and comes out all oxidative and super punchy with turmeric, curry leaf and chamomile spices. There’s also plenty of salinity and some driving acidity.

Municipal Flor Savagnin 2021

This feels minerally and delivers bitter herbs, some whole bunch snap, and delicate berries. Brilliant now and after some time in your cellar.

Bandicoot Run Pinot Noir 2023

This has tension and a high-toned nose that lifts aromatics into close focus. Full of citrus and some herbs that drive long and lean thanks to all the brisk acidity. LoFi Chardonnay lovers will be in heaven!

Bandicoot Run Ceramic Chardonnay 2023

LoFi pop for deliciousness and a slightly creamy edge that washes down joyfully with raspberry and red currants. Grainy tannins and tea-leaf edges give you something to think about and make this perfect with steak au poivre.

Oria-Riff Old Vine Grenache 2024

There’s a little warmth to this wine but it still has finesse. Is Chateauneuf du Pape the ultimate steak/gifting wine? People who haven’t had the pleasure never forget their first glass.

Chateau de la Font du Loup Chateauneuf du Pape Signature 2022

Tastes of tropical fruits, rich yellow flowers and a delicate slice of grilled pineapple. Very approachable style, get ready to love Chenin Blanc.

Le Pas Saint Martin La Pierre Frite Saumur Blanc 2022

Flowers and delicate fruits with pretty edges of delicate Moroccan spices. Delicious modern Grenache that’s a total smash with lamb tagine, or a trip to your local falafel joint.

Ambling Selicks Hill Grenache 2024

Some wines play out like a song, all perfect with notes and aromas hitting like verses and those precious, but present fruits, pleasing like a chorus. This is comparable to Nat King Cole’s, Autumn Leaves – it's clean and precise with some salinity, gentle tannins and a nice, alluring intensity which you dive into, or sit with your feet dangling in.

Frantz Chagnoleau Saint-Véran La Roche 2023

Frantz Chagnoleau Saint-Veran Prélude 2023

Frantz Chagnoleau Mâcon-Villages Clos Saint Pancras 2023

This masterpiece is given time in stainless and old barrels to nudge all the juice along and have it pour (after a decant) freely and with a little slurp. There’s a supple line of acidity, but the profile is delicate and so darn refined! Age and gift worthy? Oui!