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Syrah adds polish and floral lift to this outstanding
blend of Grenache and Carignan, its blue and red clay
terroir ideally suited to the generous vintage that was
2015. Here we enjoy ripe yet savoury notes, with a
backdrop of liquorice and, touched by star anise, the
wine is garlanded by Mediterranean flowers. Drink
2019-2023.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer

The nose of this Trebbiano has notes of bitter almond and apricot kernel, layered with salty minerality. Clean, light-bodied and zesty, this is a fresh and simple wine that is perfect with seafood and salads.

This wine hails from sleepy Roero, 15 miles from Barolo, with a softer climate and sandy soils. Sandrone’s Valmaggiore vineyard is serene and, in places, very steep; the wine is made naturally and gently. It is stylistically adjacent to Pinot Noir.
Crunchy & refreshing.
100% Nebbiolo.

A fraction paler than last year and lighter than one might expect of Bordeaux Rosé but this is very much fruit forward with spicy raspberry and strawberry flooding the palate. Generous in every sense.  Good acidity and so there’s plenty of freshness with some spice at the back of the palate.  Vibrant and easy to enjoy.  As ever I’m unshakeable in my belief that a wonderful Spring and Summer awaits, this 2016 will go down very well indeed.
Martyn Rolph, Private Account Sales Manager.

A crisp, mineral, and textured Lugana from one of Italy’s smallest DOCs near to lake Garda, made form indigenous grape Turbiana

I am somewhat biased as I was fortunate to taste this at Maison Francois Perrin whilst looking out over the Provençale landscape. Pale salmon in colour, the nose is wonderfully fresh with aromas of wild strawberry and hints of fennel and orange peel. Crisp and dry across the palate with gentle flavours of red currants, strawberry, and a touch of savouriness comes through at the back with flicks of spice. Detailed and precise with a moreish finish; the Perrin's have excelled again here with a delicious rose wine truly representative of the regions finest. Drink and enjoy without thinking, ideally this summer once available.
Chris Lamb - Private Account Manager

I described the 2015 release as ‘dangerously drinkable and probably the perfect Provence rose’ and this continues a theme! Very pale, with wild strawberry and fennel on the nose. Excellent freshness on the palate, with a seam of red fruit and saline tang on the finish. As effortlessly enjoyable as always and sure to become a staple of picnics, BBQs and sunny summer evenings.
Fergus Stewart - Private Account Manager

Rich, deep colour with purple rim, this is a very dense, powerful wine, with rich, dark liqueur cherry notes. There is unusual weight for a Bourgogne Rouge, while the acidity maintains freshness. A Bourgogne to lay down.
Jasper Morris MW, Burgundy Director

More intense in colour, clearer cut than the Piegaia young vine version, the estate’s Chianti Classico brings to life the schist and sand soils of Greve, with alacrity! There’s more a strawberry essence to this wine, along with a cool herbal ring to it.

Vinified in both cement, French and slavonian oak (becoming increasingly larger), Villa Calcinaia’s Chianti Classico reflects Greve’s elegant understatedness (where Castellina is fruitier, Gaiole more tannic). A blend of approx. 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo, the wine is both juicy and languid; the Canaiolo perhaps contributing the richer forest fruit generosity. A very good vintage for Sangiovese and for Chianti Classico. Drinking but will keep. Partner with lamb’s kidneys.
David Berry Green

One-third Gamay, two-thirds Pinot, this has a brilliant dark colour with purple rim, a hedonistic, seductive nose: yes, please. Very pretty fruit that marries the two grapes perfectly; it’s absolutely beautiful. Drink 2018-2021.
Jasper Morris MW, Wine Buyer

With prices in Burgundy still rising, even if often for understandable reasons, the appellations Bourgogne Blanc and Bourgogne Rouge are great places to look for affordable wines. You get the opportunity to drink wine from a top winemaker, from vines which are adjacent to the famous villages, and which will be accessible earlier. The 2005 Bourgognes Rouges are still delicious and youthful more than 10 years later, but most wines have been drinking well for a few years now. 

Il Poggione is one of the stars of Brunello, despite this it is always incredibly reasonably priced. Every year we sell through our allocation quickly and 2010 I think it is a case of blink and you will miss it! Il Poggione is a wine that reflects the more modern end of the styles in Brunello, it always has rich, lush fruit and in 2010 it is perfectly held in check by a cool freshness. Alongside the lovely cherry fruit, there are floral characters and toasted spice a wine with a sensual character.