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540 real bottles from real producers, each linked to its region and grapes. New wines are added every day.
Argentina
Catena Zapata Catena Malbec
High-altitude Malbec: plum, violet, blackberry and soft tannins.
Food: Asado, grilled steak
Bodega Colomé Malbec Estate
Salta (Cafayate) · Calchaquí Valley · Malbec
High-altitude Malbec: intense black fruit, violet, spice and fresh acidity.
Food: Empanadas, grilled steak, lamb
El Esteco Don David Torrontés
Salta (Cafayate) · Cafayate · Torrontés
Aromatic and dry: jasmine, peach and citrus with a crisp finish.
Food: Ceviche, spicy Asian dishes, empanadas
Zuccardi Concreto Malbec
Uco Valley · Paraje Altamira · Malbec
Concrete-fermented, pure and vibrant: red plum, violet, herbs and chalky tannins.
Food: Grilled beef, mushroom risotto, lamb
Bodega Norton Reserva Malbec
Plush and approachable: plum, blackberry, vanilla and soft spice.
Food: Burgers, barbecue, beef stew
Bodega Chacra Barda Pinot Noir
Patagonia (Argentina) · Río Negro · Pinot Noir
Light and silky: red cherry, raspberry, earth and bright acidity.
Food: Salmon, duck, mushroom dishes
Amalaya Torrontés Riesling
Salta (Cafayate) · Valles Calchaquíes · Torrontés, Riesling
High-altitude aromatic blend: flowers, citrus and freshness.
Food: Empanadas, Asian food
Bodega Weinert Tonel Único Malbec
Rare long-aged Malbec from large old casks: savoury and mature.
Food: Asado, game
Pyros Appellation Malbec
San Juan · Pedernal Valley · Malbec
High-altitude Malbec with violet, black plum and a fresh, mineral backbone.
Food: Steak, empanadas, grilled lamb
Bodegas Salentein Reserve Malbec
Plum, violet and cocoa from high-altitude vineyards, with fresh acidity keeping the ripe fruit lively.
Food: Grilled skirt steak with chimichurri
Bodega Noemía A Lisa
Patagonia (Argentina) · Río Negro · Malbec
Cool Patagonian Malbec with fresh blackberry, violets and a lively, juicy line rather than sheer weight.
Food: Empanadas, grilled skirt steak
Australia
Rockford Basket Press Shiraz
Barossa Valley · Syrah / Shiraz
Old-vine Barossa Shiraz: plum, blackberry, chocolate and spice.
Food: Barbecued lamb, beef
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay
Rich yet fresh: grapefruit, white peach, cashew and toasty oak.
Food: Lobster, roast chicken
Yarra Yering Dry Red Wine No. 1
Yarra Valley · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Bordeaux-style blend: blackcurrant, cedar, violets and fine tannins.
Food: Roast beef, lamb
Cullen Diana Madeline
Margaret River · Wilyabrup · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Biodynamic Margaret River blend: cassis, mulberry, bay leaf and fine tannins.
Food: Lamb rack, beef fillet, mushrooms
Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay
Adelaide Hills · South Australia & Tasmania · Chardonnay
Penfolds' top Chardonnay: cool-climate citrus, fine oak and great length.
Food: Lobster, roast chicken
Tapanappa Tiers Vineyard 1.5m Chardonnay
Adelaide Hills · Piccadilly Valley · Chardonnay
Taut, mineral Chardonnay from close-planted Piccadilly Valley vines.
Food: Scallops, chicken
Penfolds Bin 51 Riesling
Eden Valley Riesling: lime, blossom and steely acidity.
Food: Thai food, oysters
Grosset Springvale Riesling
Benchmark Clare Riesling: lime, talc and long dry finish.
Food: Asian dishes, seafood
Tahbilk Museum Release Marsanne
Nagambie Lakes · Marsanne
Aged release from historic vines: honeysuckle, toast and lemon.
Food: Pork, chicken
Paringa Estate Estate Pinot Gris
Mornington Peninsula · Pinot Gris
Textured cool-climate Pinot Gris with pear and spice.
Food: Pork, Asian dishes
Tyrrell's Old Winery Verdelho
Hunter Valley · Verdelho
Tropical, juicy Hunter Valley Verdelho.
Food: Spicy food, salads
Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz
Grampians · Shiraz
Peppery, cool-climate Victorian Shiraz.
Food: Lamb, steak
Lake Breeze Bernoota Shiraz Cabernet
Langhorne Creek · Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Ripe, plush Shiraz-Cabernet.
Food: BBQ, steak
John Duval Wines Plexus SGM
Barossa Valley · Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvèdre
Barossa GSM blend: ripe, spicy and generous.
Food: Lamb, BBQ
Balnaves Cabernet Sauvignon
Coonawarra · Cabernet Sauvignon
Terra rossa Cabernet: blackcurrant and mint.
Food: Lamb, steak
Penfolds Bin 180 Cabernet Shiraz
Coonawarra · Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
Rare special-release Penfolds bin: deep and powerful.
Food: Beef, game
Penfolds Grange
Barossa Valley · South Australia · Shiraz
Australia's most famous wine: dense, layered and very long-lived.
Food: Beef, game
Paringa Estate Peninsula Pinot Noir
Mornington Peninsula · Pinot Noir
Bright, cherry-fruited Mornington Pinot.
Food: Duck, salmon
Thistledown Charming Man Grenache
McLaren Vale · Grenache
Fragrant, fine-boned old-vine Grenache.
Food: Lamb, charcuterie
Howard Park Abercrombie Cabernet Sauvignon
Margaret River · Cabernet Sauvignon
Flagship Margaret River Cabernet: cassis, cedar and polish.
Food: Lamb, beef
Morris Rare Rutherglen Muscat
Rutherglen · Muscat à Petits Grains Rouge
Very old fortified Muscat: raisin, toffee and coffee.
Food: Sticky toffee pudding
Campbells Rutherglen Muscat
Rutherglen · Muscat
Rich, luscious fortified Muscat with raisin, rose petal, toffee and coffee.
Food: Sticky toffee pudding, chocolate, ice cream
De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate Grown Chardonnay
Modern, tight Chardonnay: grapefruit, white nectarine and a flinty, lightly nutty finish.
Food: Pan-fried snapper with brown butter
Austria
Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Terrassen
Fresh and peppery: green apple, citrus and white pepper.
Food: Schnitzel, vegetables
F.X. Pichler Grüner Veltliner Ried Klostersatz
Wachau Grüner from a top grower: white pepper, citrus and depth.
Food: Wiener schnitzel, asparagus
Weingut Wieninger Wiener Riesling
Vienna · Wien · Riesling
Vienna Riesling: crisp, peachy and fresh.
Food: Fish, salads
Weingut Prager Riesling Smaragd Achleiten
Ripe white peach and apricot over a stony, almost smoky core, with the weight of a Smaragd and a long, mineral finish.
Food: Roast chicken with tarragon cream
Weingut Knoll Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Loibenberg
Powerful yet poised Grüner: ripe pear, white pepper and lentil-like savouriness over a firm spine of acidity.
Food: Wiener Schnitzel, roast pork belly
Brazil
Cave Geisse Brut
Serra Gaúcha · Pinto Bandeira · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Traditional-method Brazilian fizz: green apple, citrus and toasty brioche.
Food: Canapés, fried snacks, sushi
Miolo Cuvée Tradition Brut
Serra Gaúcha · Vale dos Vinhedos · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Traditional-method fizz with green apple, brioche and a fine, persistent mousse; Brazil's sparkling calling card.
Food: Pão de queijo and cured ham
Casa Valduga 130 Brut
Serra Gaúcha · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Traditional-method Brazilian fizz: green apple, toasted brioche and a fine, creamy mousse.
Food: Fried snacks, prawn tempura
Canada
Mission Hill Oculus
Okanagan Valley · Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Canada's flagship Bordeaux blend: dark berries, cedar, mocha and fine structure.
Food: Beef tenderloin, venison, mushrooms
Inniskillin Vidal Icewine
Niagara Peninsula · Vidal Blanc
Luscious and bright: apricot, honey, mango and vivid acidity.
Food: Fruit tarts, blue cheese, crème brûlée
Inniskillin Cabernet Franc Icewine
Niagara Peninsula · Cabernet Franc
Rosé-hued icewine: strawberry, rhubarb and honey.
Food: Berry desserts, chocolate
Inniskillin Vidal Gold Icewine
Niagara Peninsula · Vidal
Oak-aged Vidal icewine: honey, apricot and spice.
Food: Foie gras, fruit tarts
Quails' Gate Pinot Noir
Red cherry and cranberry with a gentle smoky, savoury edge and silky tannins from lakeside vineyards.
Food: Duck breast with cherry jus
Burrowing Owl Cabernet Franc
Okanagan Valley · Cabernet Franc
Desert-grown Okanagan Franc: raspberry, red plum and dried herbs with supple, polished tannins.
Food: Grilled lamb chops, mushroom risotto
Chile
Concha y Toro Don Melchor
Maipo Valley · Puente Alto · Cabernet Sauvignon
Chile's classic Cabernet: cassis, mint, cedar and fine tannins.
Food: Lamb, beef
Montes Purple Angel
Colchagua Valley · Colchagua · Carménère
Rich Carménère: dark fruit, chocolate, paprika and herbs.
Food: Spiced meats, empanadas
Casas del Bosque Reserva Sauvignon Blanc
Casablanca Valley · Casablanca · Sauvignon Blanc
Cool-climate zing: lime, passion fruit and fresh green herbs.
Food: Goat cheese, ceviche, green salads
Viña Leyda Single Vineyard Garuma Sauvignon Blanc
Leyda Valley · Leyda · Sauvignon Blanc
Ocean-cooled and racy: grapefruit, herbs and a salty mineral finish.
Food: Oysters, shellfish, sushi
Tabalí Talinay Chardonnay
Limarí Valley · Limarí · Chardonnay
Limestone-grown Chardonnay: lemon, white peach, flint and taut acidity.
Food: Grilled fish, roast chicken, scallops
Errázuriz Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve
Aconcagua Valley · Aconcagua · Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Petit Verdot
Chile's classic icon: cassis, black cherry, graphite and polished tannins.
Food: Roast beef, lamb, aged cheese
De Martino Viejas Tinajas Cinsault
Itata Valley · Itata · Cinsault
Old vines aged in clay jars: juicy strawberry, red cherry and floral notes.
Food: Charcuterie, roast chicken, tuna
J. Bouchon País Salvaje
Maule Valley · Maule · País
From wild vines climbing trees: light, rustic red fruit, earth and spice.
Food: Barbecue, sausages, pizza
Errázuriz Villa Cabernet Shiraz Malbec
Aconcagua Valley · Aconcagua · Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Malbec
Ripe Aconcagua red blend.
Food: BBQ, steak
Viña Los Vascos Le Dix
Colchagua Valley · Colchagua · Cabernet Sauvignon
Lafite-owned estate's top Cabernet: cassis and cedar.
Food: Lamb, beef
Montes Folly Syrah
Colchagua Valley · Apalta · Syrah
Hillside Apalta Syrah: dark, spicy and rich.
Food: Lamb, game
Almaviva Puente Alto
Maipo Valley · Puente Alto · Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère
Chile's icon, a Mouton Rothschild–Concha y Toro partnership.
Food: Beef, lamb
Viña Altaïr Altaïr
Cachapoal Valley · Alto Cachapoal · Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Syrah / Shiraz
Andean-foothill flagship, cassis, graphite and fresh herbs with fine, structured tannins.
Food: Rib-eye steak, lamb rack, aged cheese
Viña Falernia Syrah Reserva
Cool desert-edge Syrah, peppery and floral with blackberry and a fresh finish.
Food: Pepper steak, lamb kebabs, duck
England
Louis Pommery England Brut
Hampshire · English Sparkling Wine · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Pommery's English sparkling: crisp green apple, citrus and a fine chalky finish.
Food: Oysters, fish and chips
Louis Pommery England Brut Rosé
Hampshire · English Sparkling Wine · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Bright red berries and fresh acidity in a delicate English pink fizz.
Food: Smoked salmon, strawberries
Rathfinny Wine Estate Blanc de Blancs Brut
Precise all-Chardonnay fizz from the South Downs: lemon, brioche and chalk.
Food: Scallops, crab
Rathfinny Wine Estate Blanc de Noirs Brut
Sussex · Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Richer Sussex fizz from black grapes: red apple, redcurrant and toast.
Food: Roast chicken, charcuterie
Exton Park Blanc de Blancs Brut
Hampshire · English Sparkling Wine · Chardonnay
Long-aged Hampshire Chardonnay fizz with lemon curd, almond and fine mousse.
Food: Lobster, sushi
Chapel Down Kit's Coty Coeur de Cuvée
Kent · English Sparkling Wine · Chardonnay
Chapel Down's top single-vineyard cuvée from chalk in Kent: concentrated, toasty and long.
Food: Turbot, truffle risotto
Nyetimber 1086 Rosé Prestige Cuvée
Sussex · English Sparkling Wine · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Nyetimber's flagship rosé: wild strawberry, rose petal and long lees-aged depth.
Food: Duck breast, salmon
Renegade Urban Winery Jamie Bacchus Nat Fizz
London · English Wine · Bacchus
Cloudy London pet-nat from Herefordshire Bacchus: elderflower, grapefruit and gentle fizz.
Food: Goat's cheese, salads
Cradle Valley Pinot Gris
Sussex · English Wine · Pinot Gris
Fresh, pear-scented Sussex Pinot Gris with a soft, rounded texture.
Food: Thai salads, pork
Cradle Valley Chardonnay
Sussex · English Wine · Chardonnay
Cool-climate English Chardonnay: green apple, lemon and a lightly creamy finish.
Food: Roast chicken, cod
Renegade Urban Winery Ewa Pinot Blanc
London · English Wine · Pinot Blanc
London-made Pinot Blanc from Essex and Wiltshire fruit: apple, almond and crisp acidity.
Food: Asparagus, white fish
Renegade Urban Winery Calvin White Pinot Noir
London · English Wine · Pinot Noir
A white wine pressed from Essex Pinot Noir: red apple, peach and a hint of berry.
Food: Crab cakes, chicken
Renegade Urban Winery Sherika
London · English Wine · Rondo, Chardonnay, Ortega
Light, juicy English red from Hampshire grapes: cherry, plum and a fresh edge.
Food: Charcuterie, burgers
Davenport Diamond Fields Pinot Noir
Kent · English Wine · Pinot Noir
Organic Kent Pinot Noir: light, pure redcurrant and cherry with fine tannin.
Food: Duck, mushrooms
Wiston Estate Twenty-Six Pinot Noir
Sussex · South Downs · Pinot Noir
Elegant South Downs Pinot Noir: red cherry, raspberry and gentle spice.
Food: Roast pheasant, salmon
Simpsons Wine Estate Q Class Pinot Noir
Kent · English Wine · Pinot Noir
Kent Pinot Noir from chalk: silky red fruit and fine structure.
Food: Roast duck, lamb
Digby Fine English Reserve Brut Rosé
Sussex · English Sparkling Wine · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Mature English rosé fizz: red fruit, toast and a long dry finish.
Food: Lobster, game terrine
Camel Valley Camel Valley Brut
Cornwall · Seyval Blanc, Reichensteiner, Pinot Noir
Lively Cornish fizz, crisp apple, hedgerow flowers and a fine, refreshing mousse.
Food: Fish and chips, oysters, crab sandwiches
Denbies Wine Estate Greenfields Cuvée
Surrey · Surrey Hills · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Traditional-method English sparkling with green apple, brioche and bright acidity.
Food: Smoked salmon, canapés, soft cheese
Langham Wine Estate Culver Classic Cuvée
Dorset · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Chalk-grown Dorset fizz, citrus, red apple and toasty depth with a long finish.
Food: Shellfish, fish pie, aged cheddar
Danbury Ridge Pinot Noir
Essex · Crouch Valley · Pinot Noir
One of England's finest still reds: pure cherry, red berries and silky, delicate tannins.
Food: Roast duck, mushroom risotto, salmon
Lyme Bay Winery Classic Cuvée
Devon · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Traditional-method English fizz with green apple, brioche and fine, lively bubbles.
Food: Smoked salmon, crab sandwiches, fish and chips
Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs
Kent · English Sparkling Wine · Chardonnay
Long-aged English Chardonnay fizz: lemon tart, brioche and chalky freshness.
Food: Oysters, smoked salmon blinis
Hattingley Valley Classic Reserve
Hampshire · English Sparkling Wine · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Crisp Hampshire blend with baked apple, citrus and a soft, nutty richness from some oak-fermented wine.
Food: Fish and chips, Comté
France
Château Margaux Château Margaux
Bordeaux · Margaux · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Perfumed and silky: cassis, violets, cedar and fine tannins that age for decades.
Food: Roast lamb, beef Wellington
Château Lynch-Bages Château Lynch-Bages
Bordeaux · Pauillac · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Rich Pauillac: blackcurrant, mint, graphite and toasty oak.
Food: Ribeye steak, roast lamb
Château d'Yquem Château d'Yquem
Bordeaux · Sauternes · Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Golden and luscious: apricot, honey, saffron and bright acidity from noble rot.
Food: Foie gras, Roquefort, fruit tarts
Louis Jadot Bourgogne Pinot Noir Couvent des Jacobins
Burgundy · Bourgogne · Pinot Noir
Light and fresh: red cherry, raspberry and a hint of earth.
Food: Roast chicken, mushroom dishes
William Fèvre Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre
Burgundy · Chablis · Chardonnay
Steely and mineral: lemon, green apple and oyster-shell freshness.
Food: Oysters, grilled fish
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti Grand Cru
Burgundy · Vosne-Romanée · Pinot Noir
One of the world's most sought-after wines: rose, spice, red fruit and great length.
Food: Roast pigeon, truffle dishes
Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial
Champagne · Champagne (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier)
Bright and easy: green apple, citrus and a little brioche.
Food: Canapés, fried snacks
Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut
Champagne · Champagne (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier)
Full and toasty: baked apple, walnut and brioche from Pinot Noir and oak.
Food: Roast chicken, aged cheese
Krug Grande Cuvée
Champagne · Champagne (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier)
A blend of many years: hazelnut, honey, citrus and fine, lasting bubbles.
Food: Lobster, Parmesan
E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rouge
Rhône Valley · Côtes du Rhône · Syrah / Shiraz, Garnacha / Grenache, Mourvèdre
Generous and peppery: dark berries, spice and soft tannins.
Food: Sausages, cassoulet, pizza
Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
Rhône Valley · Châteauneuf-du-Pape · Mourvèdre, Garnacha / Grenache, Syrah / Shiraz
Deep and savoury: black fruit, garrigue herbs, leather and spice.
Food: Game, slow-cooked lamb
Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle
Rhône Valley · Hermitage · Syrah / Shiraz
Powerful Syrah: blackberry, black olive, smoke and pepper.
Food: Venison, beef stew
Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Les Baronnes
Loire Valley · Sancerre · Sauvignon Blanc
Crisp and mineral: grapefruit, gooseberry and chalky freshness.
Food: Goat's cheese, asparagus
Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Sec
Loire Valley · Vouvray · Chenin Blanc
Dry Chenin: quince, honeyed apple and vibrant acidity.
Food: Pork with apples, river fish
Trimbach Riesling Clos Sainte Hune
Dry, intense Riesling: lime, white flowers and a long mineral finish.
Food: Sole, choucroute
Château d'Esclans Whispering Angel
Provence · Côtes de Provence · Grenache Rosé, Cinsault
Pale and dry: strawberry, peach and a crisp finish.
Food: Salads, grilled prawns
Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé
Languedoc-Roussillon · Languedoc · Grenache Rosé, Cinsault, Syrah / Shiraz
Pale and fresh: redcurrant, citrus peel and a floral, gently saline finish.
Food: Grilled fish, salads, tapenade
Mas de Daumas Gassac Rouge
Languedoc-Roussillon · Pays de l'Hérault · Cabernet Sauvignon
Languedoc's pioneering estate: blackcurrant, wild herbs, cedar and firm, age-worthy tannins.
Food: Roast lamb, duck confit, hard cheese
Baron Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Rouge
Bordeaux · Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Easy everyday claret: red berries, plum and soft tannins.
Food: Roast chicken, burgers, pâté
Marcel Lapierre Morgon
Burgundy · Morgon (Beaujolais) · Gamay
Natural-wine pioneer: crunchy cherry, raspberry, earth and silky texture.
Food: Charcuterie, roast chicken, cheese board
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut
Champagne · Champagne (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier)
Pinot-led and full: apple, brioche, vanilla and a creamy mousse.
Food: Oysters, fried chicken, canapés
Pommery Brut Royal
Champagne · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Fresh, Chardonnay-led house style: citrus, white flowers and a light, crisp finish.
Food: Oysters, canapés
Pommery Brut Apanage 1874
Champagne · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
A rounder, more gastronomic Pommery: ripe pear, brioche and hazelnut.
Food: Poultry, white fish
Pommery Apanage Blanc de Blancs
Pure Chardonnay Pommery: lemon, white flowers and chalky freshness.
Food: Scallops, sushi
Pommery Brut Rosé Royal
Champagne · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Delicate pink Pommery with red berries and a crisp, dry finish.
Food: Salmon, red berries
Pommery Apanage Brut Rosé
Champagne · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Fuller rosé with wild strawberry, citrus peel and gentle toast.
Food: Duck, tuna
Pommery Grand Cru Brut
Champagne · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Vintage blend from grand cru villages only: depth, toast and fine acidity.
Food: Lobster, chicken in cream
Pommery Cuvée Louise
Champagne · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Pommery's prestige cuvée: refined, layered, with honey, almond and long minerality.
Food: Langoustine, caviar
A. Levasseur Extrait Gourmand
Champagne · Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Grower Champagne from the Marne: generous, fruity and gently toasty.
Food: Gougères, chicken
A. Levasseur Extrait Gourmand Rosé
Champagne · Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Grower rosé with ripe red fruit and a soft, creamy mousse.
Food: Charcuterie, salmon
Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs
Rich, creamy Chardonnay Champagne with citrus, brioche and nutty depth.
Food: Turbot, scallops
Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve
Champagne · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Vinous rosé with red fruit, spice and toasty reserve wines.
Food: Duck, lamb
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut
Champagne · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Light, Chardonnay-rich house style: citrus, white peach and finesse.
Food: Aperitif, oysters
Devaux Cuvée D Rosé
Champagne · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Côte des Bar rosé with ripe red berries, spice and a long finish.
Food: Salmon, charcuterie
Ayala Rosé Majeur
Champagne · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Fresh, low-dosage rosé: redcurrant, citrus and a crisp, dry finish.
Food: Sushi, prawns
Ayala Blanc de Blancs
Vintage Chardonnay Champagne with lemon, chalk and precise, low-dosage style.
Food: Oysters, sole
Gosset Grand Rosé Brut
Champagne · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Fresh, fruit-driven rosé from Aÿ's oldest house: strawberry and citrus.
Food: Salmon, red fruit desserts
Gosset Celebris Rosé Extra Brut
Champagne · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Gosset's prestige rosé: dry, complex, with dried red fruit and spice.
Food: Pigeon, lobster
Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial
Champagne · Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Bright, fruity rosé: wild strawberry, cherry and a soft mousse.
Food: Salmon, berries
Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage
Champagne · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
The vintage Moët: riper fruit, toast and more depth than the NV.
Food: Chicken, scallops
Bollinger Rosé Brut
Champagne · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Pinot-rich, vinous rosé with red fruit, spice and Bollinger's toasty depth.
Food: Duck, salmon
Bollinger PN (Pinot Noir series)
Blanc de Noirs from a named Pinot Noir village each edition (TX, VZ, AYC): powerful and vinous.
Food: Roast chicken, veal
Bollinger La Grande Année
Champagne · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Barrel-fermented vintage Bollinger: rich, nutty, toasty and long.
Food: Lobster, truffle
Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut
Champagne · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Recently disgorged Grande Année, aged long on lees: deep, complex and dry.
Food: Caviar, aged Comté
Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants Rouge
Champagne · Coteaux Champenois · Pinot Noir
Rare still red Pinot Noir from a single Aÿ slope: fine, red-fruited and silky.
Food: Roast quail, salmon
Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé
Champagne · Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Floral, fruity rosé with red berries and a delicate texture.
Food: Salmon, prawns
Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque
Champagne · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Floral, finely balanced prestige cuvée in the famous anemone bottle.
Food: Langoustine, sole
Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Rosé
Champagne · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Elegant prestige rosé: red berries, citrus and white flowers.
Food: Lobster, duck
Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades Brut Rosé
Champagne · Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Opulent rosé in the metal-clad bottle: ripe red fruit and a creamy finish.
Food: Celebrations, red fruit
Louis Roederer Vintage Brut
Champagne · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Pinot-led vintage Roederer: ripe, structured and toasty.
Food: Poultry, veal
Louis Roederer Vintage Rosé
Champagne · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Vintage rosé from Cumières Pinot: delicate red fruit and freshness.
Food: Salmon, duck
Louis Roederer Blanc de Blancs
Vintage Chardonnay from Avize: creamy, citrus and chalky.
Food: Scallops, crab
Louis Roederer Cristal
Champagne · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Roederer's prestige cuvée: pure, precise, layered and very long.
Food: Caviar, langoustine
Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé
Champagne · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
The rare pink Cristal: silky red fruit, citrus and remarkable finesse.
Food: Lobster, pigeon
Henriot Brut Souverain
Champagne · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Chardonnay-led house blend: citrus, white flowers and brioche.
Food: Aperitif, oysters
Henriot Brut Rosé Millésimé
Champagne · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Vintage rosé with red fruit, citrus and mature toast.
Food: Duck, salmon
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé
Champagne · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Taittinger's prestige rosé: intense red fruit, spice and silky texture.
Food: Lamb, lobster
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Rosé
Champagne · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Pinot-dominated prestige rosé: deep red fruit and toasty complexity.
Food: Duck, venison
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé
Champagne · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Pale, elegant classic rosé: strawberry, citrus and fine bubbles.
Food: Salmon, sushi
Billecart-Salmon Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs
Vintage grand cru Chardonnay: citrus, brioche and great finesse.
Food: Lobster, sole
Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François
Champagne · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Billecart's prestige vintage: structured, toasty and long-lived.
Food: Turbot, poultry
Dom Pérignon Brut
Champagne · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Moët's prestige vintage only: smoky, toasty, creamy and very long.
Food: Caviar, scallops
Delamotte Blanc de Blancs Millésimé
Vintage Le Mesnil Chardonnay (Salon's sister house): taut, chalky and citrus.
Food: Oysters, langoustine
Salon Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs
Single-village, single-grape icon made only in great years: intense, mineral and very long-lived.
Food: Caviar, turbot
Krug Rosé
Champagne · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Deep, spicy rosé with Krug's richness: red fruit, citrus peel and toast.
Food: Lamb, tuna
Château La Gordonne Côtes de Provence Rosé
Provence · Côtes de Provence · Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
Pale, dry Provence rosé: peach, citrus and a saline finish.
Food: Salade niçoise, grilled prawns
Château Minuty Rose et Or
Provence · Côtes de Provence · Grenache, Cinsault
Very pale, refined rosé with citrus, white peach and fresh minerality.
Food: Seafood, sushi
Château Minuty 281 Rosé
Provence · Côtes de Provence · Grenache, Syrah
Minuty's top rosé: concentrated, textured and elegantly dry.
Food: Lobster, sea bass
Clos Cibonne Tibouren Tradition
Provence · Côtes de Provence · Tibouren, Grenache
Rare Tibouren rosé aged under fleurette: savoury, herbal and textured.
Food: Bouillabaisse, grilled fish
Château d'Esclans Garrus
Provence · Côtes de Provence · Grenache, Rolle
Barrel-fermented old-vine rosé: rich, creamy and complex.
Food: Lobster, roast chicken
Domaines Ott Château Romassan Bandol Rosé
Provence · Bandol · Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault
Structured Bandol rosé with stone fruit, spice and a long finish.
Food: Grilled fish, lamb
Domaines Ott Clos Mireille Rosé
Provence · Côtes de Provence · Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
Seaside Provence rosé: delicate, saline and fresh.
Food: Seafood platter
Leflaive & Associés Bourgogne Blanc
Burgundy · Bourgogne · Chardonnay
Négociant arm of Leflaive: pure, lemony Chardonnay with a light touch of oak.
Food: Chicken, white fish
Domaine Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc
Burgundy · Bourgogne · Chardonnay
Biodynamic Puligny-made Bourgogne: fine, mineral and citrus.
Food: Sole, roast chicken
Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet
Burgundy · Puligny-Montrachet · Chardonnay
Village Puligny from a benchmark estate: floral, tense and mineral.
Food: Turbot, scallops
Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clavoillon
Burgundy · Puligny-Montrachet · Chardonnay
Leflaive's largest premier cru: citrus, hazelnut and fine minerality.
Food: Lobster, veal
Domaine Leflaive Meursault 1er Cru Sous le Dos d'Âne
Burgundy · Meursault · Chardonnay
High-slope Meursault: richer fruit with Leflaive's precision.
Food: Chicken in cream, crab
Domaine Y & L Vocoret Petit Chablis
Burgundy · Petit Chablis · Chardonnay
Fresh, lemony entry-level Chablis with a crisp, chalky finish.
Food: Oysters, goat's cheese
Domaine Gérard Tremblay Chablis
Burgundy · Chablis · Chardonnay
Unoaked Chablis: green apple, lemon and a stony, saline finish.
Food: Oysters, moules
Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis
Burgundy · Chablis · Chardonnay
Precise, steely village Chablis with citrus and oyster-shell minerality.
Food: Shellfish, sushi
Lucie Thiéblemont Chablis 1er Cru Les Fourneaux
Burgundy · Chablis · Chardonnay
Young grower's premier cru: taut citrus, flint and length.
Food: Scallops, trout
Domaine Chanson Chablis 1er Cru Montmains
Burgundy · Chablis · Chardonnay
Classic Montmains: lemon, white flowers and chalky tension.
Food: Sole, langoustine
William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros
Burgundy · Chablis · Chardonnay
Powerful grand cru with ripe citrus, honey and mineral depth.
Food: Lobster, poultry
Domaine Vincent Dauvissat Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons
Burgundy · Chablis · Chardonnay
Cult grower Chablis: intense, mineral, gently oaked and long-lived.
Food: Turbot, Comté
Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
Burgundy · Corton-Charlemagne · Chardonnay
Benchmark Corton-Charlemagne: powerful, mineral and slow to age.
Food: Lobster, roast chicken
Domaine Latour-Giraud Meursault
Burgundy · Meursault · Chardonnay
Rich, nutty village Meursault with ripe citrus and butter.
Food: Chicken in cream, crab
Domaine Ballot-Millot Meursault Les Narvaux
Burgundy · Meursault · Chardonnay
Upper-slope Meursault lieu-dit: taut, mineral and elegant.
Food: Scallops, veal
Vincent Girardin Meursault Vieilles Vignes
Burgundy · Meursault · Chardonnay
Old-vine village Meursault: generous, hazelnut and citrus.
Food: Lobster, chicken
Domaine Pierre Morey Meursault 1er Cru Les Tessons
Burgundy · Meursault · Chardonnay
Biodynamic, mineral Meursault from stony soils: precise and long.
Food: Turbot, Comté
Domaine Larue Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Combes
Burgundy · Saint-Aubin · Chardonnay
Bright, mineral Saint-Aubin: great-value Côte de Beaune white.
Food: Fish, chicken
Domaine Bzikot Puligny-Montrachet
Burgundy · Puligny-Montrachet · Chardonnay
Family-grower Puligny: floral, citrus and fine minerality.
Food: White fish, risotto
Fernand & Laurent Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet
Burgundy · Chassagne-Montrachet · Chardonnay
Ripe, round village Chassagne with stone fruit and hazelnut.
Food: Lobster, pork
Jean-Noël Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet Les Masures
Burgundy · Chassagne-Montrachet · Chardonnay
Elegant Chassagne lieu-dit: citrus, white flowers and fine oak.
Food: Scallops, chicken
Domaine Chanson Mercurey Blanc
Burgundy · Mercurey · Chardonnay
Côte Chalonnaise white: fresh, apple and citrus with light oak.
Food: Fish, poultry
Domaine Jaeger-Defaix Rully 1er Cru Mont-Palais
Burgundy · Rully · Chardonnay
Lively, mineral Rully premier cru: excellent value.
Food: Seafood, goat's cheese
Eric Forest Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru Les Crays
Burgundy · Pouilly-Fuissé · Chardonnay
Mâconnais premier cru: ripe yet mineral, with citrus and stone fruit.
Food: Chicken, river fish
Domaine Chanson Bourgogne Chardonnay
Burgundy · Bourgogne · Chardonnay
Fresh, fruity everyday white Burgundy.
Food: Fish, salads
Château Suduiraut Lions Secs de Suduiraut
Bordeaux · Bordeaux Blanc · Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Dry white from a Sauternes estate: citrus, beeswax and fresh texture.
Food: Fish, salads
Château Lynch-Bages Blanc de Lynch-Bages
Bordeaux · Bordeaux Blanc · Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Muscadelle
Rare white from Pauillac: citrus, exotic fruit and toasty oak.
Food: Turbot, chicken
Gérard Fiou Sancerre
Loire Valley · Sancerre · Sauvignon Blanc
Crisp Sancerre: grapefruit, gooseberry and flinty minerality.
Food: Goat's cheese, fish
Domaine Hubert Brochard Sancerre Le Cul de Beaujeu
Loire Valley · Sancerre · Sauvignon Blanc
From one of Sancerre's steepest slopes: intense, mineral and long.
Food: Crottin de Chavignol, scallops
de Ladoucette Pouilly-Fumé
Loire Valley · Pouilly-Fumé · Sauvignon Blanc
Classic Pouilly-Fumé: citrus, smoke and flinty freshness.
Food: Fish, asparagus
Pascal Jolivet Attitude Sauvignon Blanc
Loire Valley · Val de Loire · Sauvignon Blanc
Fresh, zesty Loire Sauvignon: citrus and green herbs.
Food: Salads, seafood
Chéreau Carré La Griffe Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie
Loire Valley · Muscadet Sèvre et Maine · Melon de Bourgogne
Lees-aged Muscadet: lemon, sea spray and gentle texture.
Food: Oysters, moules
Marc Brédif Vouvray Classic
Loire Valley · Vouvray · Chenin Blanc
Off-dry Vouvray: quince, honey and lively acidity.
Food: Pork, spicy food
Delas Frères Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc
Rhône Valley · Côtes du Rhône · Grenache Blanc, Viognier
Fresh southern Rhône white with peach and white flowers.
Food: Chicken, salads
Jean-Luc Jamet Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc
Rhône Valley · Côtes du Rhône · Viognier, Roussanne
Northern Rhône grower white: apricot, flowers and texture.
Food: Pork, fish
Château de Beaucastel Coudoulet de Beaucastel Blanc
Rhône Valley · Côtes du Rhône · Marsanne, Viognier, Bourboulenc, Clairette
Rich Rhône white: stone fruit, honeysuckle and almond.
Food: Roast chicken, bouillabaisse
Delas Frères Condrieu La Galopine
Rhône Valley · Condrieu · Viognier
Perfumed Condrieu: apricot, violet and a rich, smooth finish.
Food: Asian dishes, lobster
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc
Rhône Valley · Hermitage · Marsanne, Roussanne
Legendary Hermitage white: rich, honeyed, nutty and age-worthy.
Food: Lobster, truffle
Mas de Daumas Gassac Réserve de Gassac Blanc
Languedoc-Roussillon · Pays de l'Hérault · Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier
Fresh, aromatic Languedoc white blend.
Food: Salads, fish
Château Minuty Blanc et Or
Provence · Côtes de Provence · Rolle (Vermentino)
Fine Provence white: citrus, white flowers and saline freshness.
Food: Seafood, sea bass
Domaine Christophe Mittnacht Pinot Gris
Alsace · Pinot Gris
Biodynamic Alsace Pinot Gris: pear, smoke and spice.
Food: Pork, mushrooms
Domaine Rolly Gassmann Riesling
Ripe Alsace Riesling: citrus, peach and mineral length.
Food: Fish, choucroute
Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Grand Cru Clos Saint-Léger
Alsace · Alsace Grand Cru · Riesling
Grand cru Riesling from steep Guebwiller slopes: intense, mineral and age-worthy.
Food: Lobster, pork
Domaines Schlumberger Gewurztraminer Cuvée Christine VT
Alsace · Alsace Vendanges Tardives · Gewürztraminer
Late-harvest Gewurztraminer: lychee, honey and rose.
Food: Foie gras, blue cheese
Château Siran Saint-Jacques de Siran
Bordeaux · Bordeaux Supérieur · Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Château Siran's approachable red: plum and soft tannins.
Food: Burgers, charcuterie
Château Beaumont Haut-Médoc
Bordeaux · Haut-Médoc · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Classic Haut-Médoc: blackcurrant, cedar and medium body.
Food: Lamb, steak
Château Cos d'Estournel G d'Estournel
Bordeaux · Médoc · Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Médoc red from the Cos d'Estournel team: ripe and supple.
Food: Steak, duck
Château Siran Margaux
Bordeaux · Margaux · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Fragrant Margaux: violets, cassis and fine tannins.
Food: Lamb, beef
Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite
Bordeaux · Pauillac · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Lafite's second wine: cedar, cassis and elegance.
Food: Rack of lamb
Château de Pez 2nd de Pez
Bordeaux · Saint-Estèphe · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Second wine of de Pez: firm, fresh Saint-Estèphe.
Food: Steak, lamb
Château Montrose La Dame de Montrose
Bordeaux · Saint-Estèphe · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Montrose's second wine: dense blackcurrant and graphite.
Food: Beef, lamb
Château Smith Haut Lafitte Les Hauts de Smith
Bordeaux · Pessac-Léognan · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Second wine of Smith Haut Lafitte: smoky, ripe and polished.
Food: Duck, lamb
Château La Mission Haut-Brion Grand Vin
Bordeaux · Pessac-Léognan · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Great Graves red: smoke, tobacco, dark fruit and power.
Food: Beef Wellington, game
Château Tour Saint Christophe Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Bordeaux · Saint-Émilion · Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Limestone-terrace Saint-Émilion: fresh, ripe and modern.
Food: Duck, lamb
Château Beauséjour Bécot Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé
Bordeaux · Saint-Émilion · Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Plateau limestone Saint-Émilion: plush fruit and freshness.
Food: Lamb, beef
Château Troplong Mondot Mondot
Bordeaux · Saint-Émilion · Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Second wine of Troplong Mondot: fresh red and dark fruit.
Food: Roast chicken, lamb
Château Troplong Mondot Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé
Bordeaux · Saint-Émilion · Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
From Saint-Émilion's highest point: dark fruit, freshness and structure.
Food: Beef, game
Château Beauséjour (Duffau-Lagarrosse) Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé
Bordeaux · Saint-Émilion · Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Limestone-plateau Saint-Émilion: elegant, mineral and long.
Food: Lamb, veal
Château Cheval Blanc Grand Vin
Bordeaux · Saint-Émilion · Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Iconic Saint-Émilion with high Cabernet Franc: silky, fragrant and timeless.
Food: Roast lamb, truffle
Château L'Évangile Pomerol
Bordeaux · Pomerol · Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Opulent Pomerol: plum, truffle and velvety tannins.
Food: Beef, mushrooms
Château La Conseillante Pomerol
Bordeaux · Pomerol · Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Silky, perfumed Pomerol with violets and red fruit.
Food: Lamb, duck
Château Lafleur Pomerol
Bordeaux · Pomerol · Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Tiny, revered Pomerol estate: intense, complex and very long-lived.
Food: Game, beef
Château Siaurac Lalande-de-Pomerol
Bordeaux · Lalande-de-Pomerol · Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Supple, plummy neighbour of Pomerol.
Food: Duck, lamb
Château Mouton Rothschild Grand Vin
Bordeaux · Pauillac · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Pauillac first growth with artist labels: opulent cassis and spice.
Food: Rack of lamb
Château Latour Grand Vin
Bordeaux · Pauillac · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Powerful, long-lived Pauillac first growth.
Food: Beef, lamb
Château Haut-Brion Grand Vin
Bordeaux · Pessac-Léognan · Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
The Graves first growth: smoky, earthy and refined.
Food: Game, beef
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Grand Vin
Bordeaux · Pauillac · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Seductive, Merlot-rich Pauillac: silky and perfumed.
Food: Lamb, duck
Château Pichon Baron Grand Vin
Bordeaux · Pauillac · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Powerful Pauillac: blackcurrant, cedar and firm tannins.
Food: Steak, lamb
Château Cos d'Estournel Grand Vin
Bordeaux · Saint-Estèphe · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Exotic, spicy Saint-Estèphe second growth.
Food: Beef, lamb
Château Léoville Las Cases Grand Vin
Bordeaux · Saint-Julien · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Classic, structured Saint-Julien built for long ageing.
Food: Lamb, beef
Château Lagrange Saint-Julien
Bordeaux · Saint-Julien · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Saint-Julien third growth: balanced and fresh.
Food: Lamb, steak
Château Cantenac Brown Margaux
Bordeaux · Margaux · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Margaux third growth: firm, floral and dark-fruited.
Food: Lamb, beef
Château Palmer Margaux
Bordeaux · Margaux · Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Iconic Margaux: silky, perfumed and complex.
Food: Lamb, duck
Château Talbot Saint-Julien
Bordeaux · Saint-Julien · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Generous Saint-Julien fourth growth: cassis and cedar.
Food: Lamb, beef
Château Batailley Pauillac
Bordeaux · Pauillac · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Traditional Pauillac fifth growth: firm and classic.
Food: Steak, lamb
Louis Jadot Bourgogne Côte d'Or Pinot Noir
Burgundy · Bourgogne Côte d'Or · Pinot Noir
Fresh, cherry-scented red Burgundy from Côte d'Or vines.
Food: Chicken, salmon
Domaine Georges Joillot Bourgogne Rouge
Burgundy · Bourgogne · Pinot Noir
Pommard grower's Bourgogne: red fruit and gentle structure.
Food: Charcuterie, chicken
Domaine René Bouvier Gevrey-Chambertin
Burgundy · Gevrey-Chambertin · Pinot Noir
Firm, dark-fruited village Gevrey.
Food: Beef, game
Domaine Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques
Burgundy · Gevrey-Chambertin · Pinot Noir
Concentrated, old-vine Gevrey premier cru from a cult grower.
Food: Venison, beef
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru
Burgundy · Romanée-Saint-Vivant · Pinot Noir
DRC grand cru: ethereal, spicy, silky and very long.
Food: Pigeon, truffle
Domaine Philippe Livera Côte de Nuits-Villages
Burgundy · Côte de Nuits-Villages · Pinot Noir
Juicy, dark-cherry Côte de Nuits red.
Food: Duck, mushrooms
Philippe Gavignet Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes
Burgundy · Nuits-Saint-Georges · Pinot Noir
Old-vine Nuits: dark cherry, earth and firm tannins.
Food: Beef bourguignon
Fernand & Laurent Pillot Volnay
Burgundy · Volnay · Pinot Noir
Fragrant, silky Volnay: red cherry and violet.
Food: Duck, roast chicken
Louis Jadot Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Barre
Burgundy · Volnay · Pinot Noir
Monopole Volnay premier cru: elegant and finely structured.
Food: Veal, game birds
Domaine Ballot-Millot Pommard 1er Cru Pézerolles
Burgundy · Pommard · Pinot Noir
Pommard premier cru: dark fruit, spice and firm grip.
Food: Beef, lamb
Domaine Georges Joillot Pommard Les Noizons
Burgundy · Pommard · Pinot Noir
Village Pommard lieu-dit: sturdy and red-fruited.
Food: Beef, mushrooms
P. & M. Jacqueson Rully Les Chaponnières
Burgundy · Rully · Pinot Noir
Bright Côte Chalonnaise Pinot Noir.
Food: Charcuterie, chicken
Domaine Chanson Mercurey Rouge
Burgundy · Mercurey · Pinot Noir
Firm, cherry-fruited Mercurey.
Food: Pork, poultry
Domaine de la Chaponne (Laurent Guillot) Morgon Côte du Py
Beaujolais · Morgon · Gamay
Structured cru Beaujolais from the Côte du Py: dark cherry and granite.
Food: Charcuterie, roast pork
Domaine André Colonge Fleurie
Beaujolais · Fleurie · Gamay
Floral, silky Fleurie with red berries.
Food: Chicken, salmon
Domaine Jamet Côte-Rôtie
Rhône Valley · Côte-Rôtie · Syrah
Benchmark grower Côte-Rôtie: olive, violet and smoked meat.
Food: Lamb, game
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque
Rhône Valley · Côte-Rôtie · Syrah, Viognier
One of Guigal's 'La La' single vineyards: opulent and spicy.
Food: Venison, beef
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline
Rhône Valley · Côte-Rôtie · Syrah, Viognier
Perfumed, silky 'La La' from the Côte Blonde.
Food: Lamb, duck
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne
Rhône Valley · Côte-Rôtie · Syrah
Pure Syrah 'La La': dark, dense and structured.
Food: Game, beef
L. Fayolle Crozes-Hermitage Sens
Rhône Valley · Crozes-Hermitage · Syrah
Fresh, peppery Crozes Syrah.
Food: Grilled meats, sausages
Delas Frères Crozes-Hermitage Domaine des Grands Chemins
Rhône Valley · Crozes-Hermitage · Syrah
Rich Crozes with blackberry, pepper and spice.
Food: Lamb, beef
Domaine de la Charbonnière Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Rhône Valley · Châteauneuf-du-Pape · Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Ripe, spicy Châteauneuf with garrigue notes.
Food: Lamb, game
Delas Frères Châteauneuf-du-Pape Haute Pierre
Rhône Valley · Châteauneuf-du-Pape · Grenache, Syrah
Generous Châteauneuf: kirsch, spice and herbs.
Food: Beef stew, lamb
Château de Beaucastel Hommage à Jacques Perrin
Rhône Valley · Châteauneuf-du-Pape · Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah
Beaucastel's Mourvèdre-rich prestige cuvée, made only in great years.
Food: Game, truffle
Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas
Rhône Valley · Gigondas · Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Traditional, sturdy Gigondas.
Food: Lamb, stews
Château de Saint Cosme Gigondas
Rhône Valley · Gigondas · Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Spicy, mineral Gigondas from limestone.
Food: Game, beef
Domaine de la Charbonnière Vacqueyras
Rhône Valley · Vacqueyras · Grenache, Syrah
Dark-fruited, peppery Vacqueyras.
Food: Lamb, sausages
Xavier Vignon Côtes-du-Rhône
Rhône Valley · Côtes du Rhône · Grenache, Syrah
Juicy, spicy Côtes-du-Rhône.
Food: Pizza, burgers
Château de Beaucastel Coudoulet de Beaucastel Rouge
Rhône Valley · Côtes du Rhône · Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah
'Baby Beaucastel': ripe, spicy and savoury.
Food: Lamb, stews
Château Mourgues du Grès Les Galets Rouges
Rhône Valley · Costières de Nîmes · Syrah, Grenache
Fresh, fruity Costières red.
Food: Grilled meats, pizza
Domaine Coursodon Grenade Syrah
Rhône Valley · Vin de France · Syrah
Young, juicy Syrah from a Saint-Joseph grower.
Food: Charcuterie, burgers
Château de Villeneuve Saumur-Champigny
Loire Valley · Saumur-Champigny · Cabernet Franc
Fresh Loire Cabernet Franc: raspberry and graphite.
Food: Pork, charcuterie
Château de Ligré Chinon
Loire Valley · Chinon · Cabernet Franc
Mature Chinon: red fruit, earth and pencil shavings.
Food: Game birds, mushrooms
Catherine et Pierre Breton Bourgueil Les Perrières
Loire Valley · Bourgueil · Cabernet Franc
Organic, structured Bourgueil that ages well.
Food: Lamb, duck
Château Minuty Rouge et Or
Provence · Côtes de Provence · Syrah, Grenache
Provence red: ripe fruit and herbs.
Food: Lamb, ratatouille
Domaines Ott Château Romassan Bandol Rouge
Provence · Bandol · Mourvèdre, Grenache
Mourvèdre-based Bandol: dark fruit, leather and herbs.
Food: Lamb, game
Alain Brumont Château Bouscassé
South West France · Madiran · Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon
Powerful Madiran: dark fruit and firm tannins.
Food: Cassoulet, duck confit
Château du Cèdre Cahors Malbec
South West France · Cahors · Malbec
Dark, structured Cahors Malbec.
Food: Duck, steak
Château du Cèdre Le Prestige
South West France · Cahors · Malbec
Old-vine Cahors: concentrated plum, spice and earth.
Food: Cassoulet, game
Domaine des Baumard Coteaux du Layon
Loire Valley · Coteaux du Layon · Chenin Blanc
Sweet Loire Chenin: quince, honey and acidity.
Food: Tarte Tatin, blue cheese
Domaine des Bernardins Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
Rhône Valley · Muscat de Beaumes de Venise · Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
Fortified Muscat: orange blossom, apricot and honey.
Food: Fruit desserts
Château d'Aqueria Tavel
Rhône Valley · Tavel · Garnacha / Grenache, Cinsault, Clairette
Deep, structured rosé with redcurrant, strawberry and spice; a rosé for the table.
Food: Bouillabaisse, grilled lamb, paella
Domaine Cauhapé Symphonie de Novembre
South West France · Jurançon · Petit Manseng
Late-picked Petit Manseng of candied pineapple, mango and honey, its sweetness kept bright by vivid acidity.
Food: Foie gras with fig chutney
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé
Provence · Bandol · Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault
A serious rosé: wild strawberry, peach skin and garrigue, with more body and length than most.
Food: Bouillabaisse, grilled sea bass
Georgia
Pheasant's Tears Rkatsiteli
Amber wine made in qvevri: dried apricot, tea, walnut and grippy tannins.
Food: Khachapuri, roast chicken, walnut dishes
Teliani Valley Mukuzani
Deep-coloured Saperavi: blackberry, plum, sour cherry and oak spice.
Food: Lamb shashlik, beef stew, hard cheese
Pheasant's Tears Saperavi
Inky, qvevri-made red of blackberry, sour cherry and earthy spice, with firm, grippy tannins.
Food: Lamb shashlik with tkemali plum sauce
Schuchmann Wines Vinoterra Kisi
Kakheti · Kisi
Amber qvevri wine with dried apricot, black tea and walnut, plus a light grip of skin tannin.
Food: Khachapuri, roast chicken with walnut sauce
Germany
Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett
Mosel · Wehlener Sonnenuhr · Riesling
Light and off-dry: green apple, peach and racy slate acidity.
Food: Thai food, pork
Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling Spätlese
Delicate and sweet: apricot, honey and electric acidity; ages for decades.
Food: Fruit desserts, blue cheese
Robert Weil Riesling Trocken
Dry Rheingau Riesling: lime, white peach and a crisp mineral finish.
Food: Trout, Asian dishes
Weingut Leitz Eins Zwei Dry Riesling
Crisp green apple and lime with a slate-cool backbone; an easy-drinking dry Riesling that punches above its price.
Food: Thai green papaya salad
Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese
Feather-light and gently sweet, with peach, lime blossom and a smoky slate edge that sharpens with bottle age.
Food: Spicy Thai crab cakes, pork with apple
Georg Breuer Terra Montosa Riesling
Dry and stony Rheingau Riesling: grapefruit, white peach and a long, savoury mineral finish.
Food: Trout with almonds, sushi
Greece
Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko
Bone-dry volcanic white: lemon, saline minerality and firm acidity.
Food: Grilled fish, seafood
Kir-Yianni Ramnista
Naoussa · Xinomavro
Greece's answer to Nebbiolo: sour cherry, tomato, olive and firm tannins.
Food: Moussaka, lamb kleftiko, feta dishes
Gaia Wines Agiorgitiko by Gaia
Nemea · Agiorgitiko
Juicy, cherry-fruited Nemea red with soft tannins.
Food: Moussaka, souvlaki
Gaia Wines Thalassitis
Bone-dry and taut, with lemon pith, crushed volcanic stone and a salty tang that lingers like sea spray.
Food: Grilled octopus with lemon and oregano
Estate Argyros Vinsanto
Santorini · Assyrtiko, Athiri, Aidani
Sun-dried grapes give dried apricot, fig, coffee and orange peel, lifted by Santorini's trademark acidity.
Food: Baklava, blue cheese
Thymiopoulos Vineyards Jeunes Vignes de Xinomavro
Naoussa · Xinomavro
Young-vine Xinomavro made for drinking now: red cherry, tomato leaf and spice with bright acidity.
Food: Moussaka, souvlaki
Hungary
Royal Tokaji Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos Red Label
Sweet but fresh: apricot, orange peel, honey and lively acidity.
Food: Foie gras, apricot tart
Classic Winery Tokaji Late Harvest
Late-harvest Tokaji: apricot, honey and fresh acidity.
Food: Fruit tarts, blue cheese
Oremus Mandolás Dry Furmint
Quince, pear and toasted hazelnut wrapped around Furmint's piercing acidity, finishing smoky and long.
Food: Pork schnitzel with cucumber salad
Disznókő Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos
Tokaj · Tokaji · Furmint, Zéta, Hárslevelű
Botrytis honey, candied orange and apricot, with racy acidity keeping the sweetness bright and clean.
Food: Foie gras, apricot tart
Italy
Antinori Tignanello
Tuscany · Toscana IGT · Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
A Super Tuscan: cherry, plum, spice and polished tannins.
Food: Bistecca alla fiorentina, ragù
Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia
Tuscany · Bolgheri Sassicaia · Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Elegant Cabernet blend: blackcurrant, herbs, cedar and fine structure.
Food: Roast lamb, wild boar
Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino
Tuscany · Brunello di Montalcino · Sangiovese
Classic Brunello: sour cherry, tobacco, leather and high acidity.
Food: Game, aged pecorino
Gaja Barbaresco
Piedmont · Barbaresco · Nebbiolo
Fragrant Nebbiolo: rose, red cherry, tar and firm tannins.
Food: Truffle risotto, braised beef
Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia
Traditional Barolo: dried roses, cherries, liquorice and grippy tannins.
Food: Brasato al Barolo, tajarin
Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Veneto · Amarone della Valpolicella · Corvina
Made from dried grapes: rich raisin, cherry, chocolate and spice.
Food: Braised beef, aged cheeses
Pieropan Soave Classico
Veneto · Soave Classico · Garganega
Fresh and almondy: pear, white flowers and a soft finish.
Food: Risotto, light fish
Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Sicily · Cerasuolo di Vittoria · Nero d'Avola, Frappato
Juicy and bright: red cherry, strawberry and gentle spice.
Food: Tuna, pasta alla Norma
Mastroberardino Taurasi Radici
Campania · Taurasi · Aglianico
Firm and dark: black cherry, smoke, leather and high acidity.
Food: Lamb, aged provolone
Les Crêtes Petite Arvine
Aosta Valley · Valle d'Aosta · Petite Arvine
Alpine white: grapefruit, rhubarb and a salty, mineral bite.
Food: Trout, fontina cheese, risotto
Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige
Lombardy · Franciacorta · Franciacorta
Fine bubbles, white peach, citrus and toasty bread notes.
Food: Aperitivo, sushi, fried risotto balls
Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle
Lombardy · Sforzato di Valtellina · Nebbiolo
Made from dried mountain Nebbiolo: cherry, dried fig, rose and spice, rich yet fresh.
Food: Braised beef, pizzoccheri, aged cheese
Cantina Tramin Nussbaumer Gewürztraminer
Trentino-Alto Adige · Alto Adige · Gewürztraminer
Exotic and dry: lychee, rose petal, ginger and a long spicy finish.
Food: Thai curry, foie gras, Munster cheese
Foradori Teroldego
Trentino-Alto Adige · Vigneti delle Dolomiti · Teroldego
Juicy dark berries, violet and a peppery, mineral edge.
Food: Speck, mushroom pasta, roast pork
Jermann Vintage Tunina
Friuli-Venezia Giulia · Venezia Giulia · Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia
Rich field-blend white: honey, ripe pear, flowers and herbs, long and textured.
Food: Seafood risotto, white meats, mild cheese
Schiopetto Friulano
Friuli-Venezia Giulia · Collio · Friulano
Creamy texture, almond, pear and wild herbs with a bitter-almond finish.
Food: Prosciutto di San Daniele, asparagus, frittata
Laura Aschero Pigato
Liguria · Riviera Ligure di Ponente · Pigato
Coastal white: peach, Mediterranean herbs and a salty, slightly bitter finish.
Food: Pesto pasta, fried anchovies, focaccia
Cleto Chiarli Vecchia Modena Premium
Emilia-Romagna · Lambrusco di Sorbara · Lambrusco
Pale, dry and frothy: strawberry, raspberry and bright acidity.
Food: Mortadella, tortellini, pizza
Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino di Montefalco 25 Anni
Umbria · Montefalco Sagrantino · Sagrantino
Powerful and tannic: blackberry, plum, cocoa and spice; needs time.
Food: Wild boar, game stews, pecorino
Bucci Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore
Marche · Castelli di Jesi · Verdicchio
Taut and saline: lemon, green almond and herbs, gains depth with age.
Food: Fish soup, grilled sardines, vegetable risotto
Fontana Candida Frascati Superiore Secco
Lazio · Frascati · Malvasia, Trebbiano
Easy-going Roman white: lemon, apple, almond and a fresh finish.
Food: Carbonara, fried artichokes, light starters
Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Abruzzo · Montepulciano d'Abruzzo · Montepulciano
Generous and smooth: plum, black cherry and soft spice.
Food: Arrosticini, pizza, pasta with ragù
Di Majo Norante Contado Aglianico
Southern Aglianico: dark cherry, smoke and earthy spice with firm grip.
Food: Lamb chops, sausages, aged cheese
Leone de Castris Five Roses
Puglia · Salice Salentino · Negroamaro
Historic Puglian rosé: cherry, wild strawberry and a dry, fresh finish.
Food: Orecchiette, grilled vegetables, fish stew
Elena Fucci Titolo
Basilicata · Aglianico del Vulture · Aglianico
Volcanic Aglianico: black cherry, plum, smoke and fine, firm tannins.
Food: Braised lamb, mushroom dishes, game
Librandi Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore
Light in colour, firm in tannin: red cherry, dried herbs and spice.
Food: Spicy salami, grilled meats, tomato pasta
Argiolas Turriga
Sardinia · Isola dei Nuraghi · Cannonau, Carignan
Sardinia's flagship red: ripe dark fruit, myrtle, spice and velvety tannins.
Food: Roast suckling pig, lamb, pecorino sardo
Masciarelli Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo
Abruzzo · Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo · Montepulciano
Deep cherry-pink Abruzzo rosé: red cherry, herbs and a savoury bite.
Food: Pizza, grilled fish
Specogna Pinot Grigio Ramato
Friuli-Venezia Giulia · Friuli Colli Orientali · Pinot Grigio
Skin-contact copper-coloured Pinot Grigio: pear, spice and texture.
Food: Charcuterie, risotto
La Scolca Gavi dei Gavi Etichetta Nera
Classic Gavi: citrus, almond and crisp minerality.
Food: Fish, vitello tonnato
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia
Tuscany · Toscana IGT · Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, Viognier
Ornellaia's white: aromatic, fresh and gently textured.
Food: Fish, pasta
Ciù Ciù Pecorino Offida
Marche Pecorino: citrus, herbs and a savoury finish.
Food: Seafood pasta, pecorino cheese
Antichi Poderi di Jerzu Telavè Vermentino
Sardinia · Vermentino di Sardegna · Vermentino
Fresh Sardinian Vermentino with citrus and Mediterranean herbs.
Food: Seafood, salads
Antonella Corda Vermentino di Sardegna
Sardinia · Vermentino di Sardegna · Vermentino
Elegant grower Vermentino: saline, floral and precise.
Food: Fish, bottarga pasta
Mandrarossa Zibibbo Secco
Sicily · Sicilia · Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)
Dry, aromatic Sicilian Muscat: orange blossom and citrus.
Food: Spicy food, fish
Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio
Friuli-Venezia Giulia · Friuli Colli Orientali · Pinot Grigio
Structured Friuli Pinot Grigio: pear, almond and fresh finish.
Food: Fish, antipasti
Pio Cesare Barbera d'Alba
Piedmont · Barbera d'Alba · Barbera
Bright, juicy Barbera: cherry and fresh acidity.
Food: Pizza, salumi
G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba
Piedmont · Dolcetto d'Alba · Dolcetto
Soft, purple-fruited Dolcetto.
Food: Antipasti, pasta
G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe
Fragrant, high-altitude Barolo: roses, cherry and fine tannin.
Food: Truffle pasta, braised beef
Bruno Giacosa Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto
Legendary Serralunga Barolo: powerful, perfumed and long-lived.
Food: Truffle, game
Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili Riserva
Piedmont · Barbaresco · Nebbiolo
Iconic Barbaresco cru: refined, floral and complex.
Food: Truffle risotto, veal
De Stefani Fallow Cuvée Rosso
Veneto · Veneto IGT · Raboso, Refosco
Easy, juicy Venetian red.
Food: Pasta, pizza
Allegrini Valpolicella
Veneto · Valpolicella · Corvina, Rondinella
Fresh, cherry-fruited Valpolicella.
Food: Pasta, charcuterie
La Collina dei Ciliegi Valpolicella Superiore Peratara
Veneto · Valpolicella Superiore · Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Fuller Valpolicella from high vineyards: cherry and spice.
Food: Risotto, pork
Meroni Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Velluto
Veneto · Amarone della Valpolicella · Corvina, Rondinella
Mature Amarone: dried fruit, chocolate and spice.
Food: Aged cheese, braised meats
Tommasi Valpolicella Ripasso
Veneto · Valpolicella Ripasso · Corvina, Rondinella
Ripasso: richer Valpolicella with dried cherry notes.
Food: Lasagne, beef
Musella Recioto della Valpolicella
Veneto · Recioto della Valpolicella · Corvina, Rondinella
Sweet red from dried grapes: cherry, chocolate and spice.
Food: Chocolate desserts
Carpineto Chianti Classico
Tuscany · Chianti Classico · Sangiovese
Classic Chianti: cherry, herbs and fresh acidity.
Food: Pasta al ragù, pizza
Mazzei Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva
Tuscany · Chianti Classico · Sangiovese, Merlot
Polished Riserva: cherry, spice and fine oak.
Food: Steak, wild boar
Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Toscana Rosso
Tuscany · Toscana IGT · Sangiovese
Montalcino estate's easy red.
Food: Pizza, pasta
Il Marroneto Rosso di Montalcino Ignaccio
Tuscany · Rosso di Montalcino · Sangiovese
Fine, fragrant Rosso from a cult Brunello grower.
Food: Pasta, roast chicken
Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Tuscany · Brunello di Montalcino · Sangiovese
Only in great years: austere, long-lived Brunello.
Food: Bistecca, game
Tenuta Luce Brunello di Montalcino
Tuscany · Brunello di Montalcino · Sangiovese
Ripe, modern Brunello.
Food: Beef, game
Tenuta Luce Luce
Tuscany · Toscana IGT · Sangiovese, Merlot
Sangiovese-Merlot blend: rich, velvety and spicy.
Food: Lamb, steak
Tenuta San Guido Le Difese
Tuscany · Toscana IGT · Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese
Sassicaia's third wine: fresh and approachable.
Food: Steak, pasta
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco
Tuscany · Toscana IGT · Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese
Biodynamic Panzano Super Tuscan: dark and structured.
Food: Beef, lamb
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia
Tuscany · Bolgheri Superiore · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Bolgheri icon: opulent dark fruit, spice and fine tannins.
Food: Beef, lamb
Tua Rita Redigaffi
Tuscany · Toscana IGT · Merlot
Cult Tuscan Merlot: dense, velvety and powerful.
Food: Beef fillet, game
Feudi di San Gregorio Serpico
Campania · Irpinia · Aglianico
Old-vine Aglianico: dark fruit, smoke and firm tannins.
Food: Lamb, braised beef
Paternoster Don Anselmo Aglianico del Vulture
Basilicata · Aglianico del Vulture · Aglianico
Volcanic Aglianico: black cherry, earth and grip.
Food: Game, lamb
Fatalone Primitivo Gioia del Colle
Puglia · Gioia del Colle · Primitivo
Fresh, organic Primitivo: dark fruit and spice.
Food: Pasta, grilled meat
Pianogrillo Curva Minore Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Sicily · Cerasuolo di Vittoria · Nero d'Avola, Frappato
Organic Sicilian blend: red berries and freshness.
Food: Tuna, pasta
Sella & Mosca Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva
Sardinia · Cannonau di Sardegna · Cannonau (Grenache)
Sardinian Grenache: ripe red fruit and herbs.
Food: Lamb, pecorino
Falesco Montiano
Velvety Merlot of plum, black cherry and mocha with a fresh, sapid finish from volcanic soils near Lake Bolsena.
Food: Saltimbocca alla romana
Bellavista Alma Grande Cuvée Brut
Lombardy · Franciacorta · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc
Elegant Franciacorta with white flowers, lemon curd and toasted hazelnut over a fine bead.
Food: Risotto alla milanese, fritto misto
Benanti Etna Bianco
Sicily · Etna · Carricante
Volcanic Carricante: lemon, green apple and aniseed with a flinty, saline finish.
Food: Swordfish, pasta alle sarde
Lebanon
Château Musar Rouge
Bekaa Valley · Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan
Lebanon's icon: spicy, earthy and long-lived, released late.
Food: Lamb, mezze
New Zealand
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Zesty and aromatic: passion fruit, lime and fresh-cut grass.
Food: Goat's cheese, Thai salad
Felton Road Pinot Noir Bannockburn
Central Otago · Bannockburn · Pinot Noir
Vivid Pinot: dark cherry, plum, thyme and silky texture.
Food: Lamb, duck
Cloudy Bay Pelorus Rosé
Marlborough · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Traditional-method New Zealand rosé: strawberry, cream and fine bubbles.
Food: Prawns, summer berries
Jules Taylor Grüner Veltliner
Marlborough · Grüner Veltliner
Marlborough Grüner: white pepper, pear and freshness.
Food: Asian dishes, salads
Greywacke Chardonnay
Wild-ferment Marlborough Chardonnay: citrus, flint and nutty depth.
Food: Chicken, crayfish
Two Paddocks Picnic Riesling
Fresh, off-dry Central Otago Riesling: lime and apple.
Food: Spicy food, pork
Akitu Pinot Noir Blanc
White wine from Pinot Noir: red apple, citrus and texture.
Food: Salmon, chicken
Greywacke Botrytis Pinot Gris
Marlborough · Pinot Gris
Noble-rot Pinot Gris: honey, apricot and fresh acidity.
Food: Fruit desserts, blue cheese
Ata Rangi McCrone Vineyard Pinot Noir
Single-vineyard Ata Rangi: perfumed and fine.
Food: Lamb, mushrooms
Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah
Hawke's Bay · Gimblett Gravels · Syrah
Peppery, elegant Hawke's Bay Syrah.
Food: Lamb, venison
Craggy Range Sophia
Hawke's Bay · Gimblett Gravels · Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Bordeaux-style blend from the Gimblett Gravels.
Food: Beef, lamb
Portugal
Taylor's Vintage Port
Douro Valley · Porto · Touriga Nacional
Sweet and powerful: blackberry, violet, spice; made only in declared years.
Food: Stilton, dark chocolate
Quinta do Crasto Reserva Old Vines
Douro Valley · Douro · Touriga Nacional
Old-vine field blend: plum, violets, cocoa and firm structure.
Food: Roast meats, bacalhau
Esporão Reserva Tinto
Alentejo · Tempranillo, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon
Warm and ripe: blackberry, plum, vanilla and spice with smooth tannins.
Food: Pork and clams, roast meats, stews
Blandy's 10 Year Old Malmsey Madeira
Madeira · Malvasia
Rich yet tangy: toffee, dried fruit, orange peel and roasted nuts.
Food: Christmas cake, chocolate, hard cheese
Ramos Pinto Duas Quintas Branco
Douro Valley · Douro · Rabigato, Viosinho, Arinto
Fresh Douro white from high vineyards: citrus and herbs.
Food: Fish, salads
Quinta da Fonte Souto Branco
Symington's Alentejo white from Portalegre: fresh and mineral.
Food: Pork, fish
Quinta do Vale Meão Meandro Branco
Douro Valley · Douro · Rabigato, Arinto, Viosinho
Douro white with citrus, stone fruit and fresh texture.
Food: Seafood, chicken
Mendes & Symington Contacto Alvarinho
Vinho Verde · Monção e Melgaço · Alvarinho
Alvarinho from Monção e Melgaço: peach, citrus and saline length.
Food: Shellfish, sushi
Ramos Pinto Duas Quintas Reserva
Douro Valley · Douro · Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
Structured Douro red: dark fruit, violet and spice.
Food: Lamb, roast pork
Ramos Pinto Quinta de Ervamoira
Douro Valley · Douro · Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
Single-estate Douro Superior red: ripe, floral and firm.
Food: Beef, game
Symington Altano Organic Red
Douro Valley · Douro · Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional
Juicy, organic everyday Douro red.
Food: Pizza, grilled meats
Quinta do Ataíde Douro Tinto
Douro Valley · Douro · Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
Symington estate red: plum, herbs and fresh tannins.
Food: Lamb, sausages
Quinta do Vesúvio Pombal do Vesúvio
Douro Valley · Douro · Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
Second wine of Vesúvio: rich, floral Douro fruit.
Food: Beef, lamb
Prats & Symington Post Scriptum de Chryseia
Douro Valley · Douro · Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
Elegant Douro red from the Chryseia partnership.
Food: Lamb, duck
Quinta do Vale Meão Meandro Tinto
Douro Valley · Douro · Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
Vale Meão's second red: generous, fresh and spicy.
Food: Steak, roast pork
Esporão Colheita Organic Red
Alentejo · Aragonez, Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet
Ripe, organic Alentejo red.
Food: Grilled meats, stews
Blandy's Bual Vintage (Frasqueira)
Madeira · Bual
Vintage Bual Madeira: toffee, dried fruit and tangy acidity.
Food: Fruit cake, nuts
Fonseca Terra Prima Organic Reserve Ruby
Douro Valley · Port · Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
Organic reserve ruby Port: rich plum and cherry.
Food: Chocolate, Stilton
Taylor's Historic Collection Tawny
Douro Valley · Port · Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional
Smooth tawny Port with nuts and dried fruit.
Food: Nuts, crème brûlée
Croft Vintage Port
Douro Valley · Port · Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
Croft vintage Port: rich, floral and dark-fruited.
Food: Stilton, chocolate
Quinta de la Rosa Vintage Port
Douro Valley · Port · Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
Family-estate vintage Port: dark fruit and spice.
Food: Stilton, dark chocolate
Quinta de Roriz Vintage Port
Douro Valley · Port · Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
Single-quinta vintage Port: floral and firm.
Food: Stilton, cheese
Ramos Pinto Vintage Port
Douro Valley · Port · Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
Ramos Pinto vintage Port: powerful and long-lived.
Food: Stilton, chocolate
Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny
Douro Valley · Port · Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
Aged tawny: walnut, fig, caramel and orange peel.
Food: Pecan pie, cheese
Herdade do Mouchão Mouchão
Alentejo · Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira
Deep, brooding Alentejo classic with black fruit, dried herbs and leather, foot-trodden and long-lived.
Food: Slow-roasted black pork shoulder
South Africa
Kanonkop Pinotage
Stellenbosch · Simonsberg-Stellenbosch · Pinotage
South Africa's own grape: mulberry, plum, smoke and spice.
Food: Braai, game
A.A. Badenhorst Secateurs Chenin Blanc
Swartland Chenin: yellow apple, citrus and great value.
Food: Fish, chicken
A.A. Badenhorst Kalmoesfontein White
Swartland · Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc
Old-vine Chenin-based blend: textured, nutty and complex.
Food: Pork, roast chicken
Mullineux Granite Chenin Blanc
Single-soil Chenin from granite: taut, mineral and long.
Food: Lobster, scallops
Lismore Estate Vineyards The Age of Grace Viognier
Cape South Coast · Viognier
Fresh, elegant Viognier: apricot and blossom with restraint.
Food: Curry, pork
Salt River Savage Sauvignon Blanc
Stellenbosch · Sauvignon Blanc
Crisp Cape Sauvignon with citrus and green herbs.
Food: Goat's cheese, salads
Meerlust Chardonnay
Burgundian-style Stellenbosch Chardonnay: citrus, oak and nuts.
Food: Chicken, crayfish
Restless River Chardonnay
Hemel-en-Aarde · Hemel-en-Aarde Valley · Chardonnay
Cool-climate Chardonnay: citrus, flint and fine texture.
Food: Fish, poultry
Meerlust Red
Stellenbosch · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Classic Stellenbosch Bordeaux-style blend.
Food: Steak, lamb
Vilafonté Seriously Old Dirt
Paarl · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
Ripe, polished Cape blend.
Food: Lamb, steak
Vilafonté Series M
Paarl · Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon
Plush, Merlot-Malbec Cape blend.
Food: Beef, game
A.A. Badenhorst Secateurs Red Blend
Swartland · Syrah, Cinsault, Grenache
Juicy, spicy Swartland red.
Food: BBQ, pizza
Thorne & Daughters Wanderer's Heart
Swartland · Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault
Fresh, fragrant Rhône-style Cape blend.
Food: Lamb, charcuterie
Restless River Pinot Noir
Hemel-en-Aarde · Hemel-en-Aarde Valley · Pinot Noir
Cool-climate Pinot: red fruit and savoury depth.
Food: Duck, salmon
Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir
Hemel-en-Aarde · Hemel-en-Aarde Valley · Pinot Noir
South Africa's benchmark Pinot: elegant and earthy.
Food: Duck, mushrooms
Leeu Passant Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc
Stellenbosch · Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Old-vine Cape Cabernet blend: fine and savoury.
Food: Lamb, beef
Mullineux Straw Wine
Sweet Chenin from sun-dried grapes: apricot, honey and fresh acidity.
Food: Fruit tarts, blue cheese
Haute Cabrière Pierre Jourdan Brut
Franschhoek · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Cap Classique with lemon, green apple and gentle biscuit, crisp and elegant.
Food: Oysters, sushi, fried snacks
Boekenhoutskloof Semillon
Waxy, textured old-vine Semillon of lemon curd, beeswax and toast, built to gain complexity with age.
Food: Crab cakes with lemon aioli
Spain
La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva
Rioja · Rioja Alta · Tempranillo, Garnacha / Grenache
Classic oak-aged Rioja: strawberry, vanilla, leather and spice.
Food: Roast lamb, chorizo
CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva
Rioja · Rioja Alta · Tempranillo, Graciano
Long-aged and silky: dried cherry, tobacco and sweet spice.
Food: Suckling lamb, mushrooms
Vega Sicilia Único
Ribera del Duero · Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon
Spain's most famous red: dark fruit, cedar, spice and many years of ageing.
Food: Roast lamb, game
Álvaro Palacios L'Ermita
Priorat · Garnacha / Grenache, Carignan
Old-vine Garnacha on slate: dark cherry, herbs and a mineral core.
Food: Lamb, grilled meats
Pazo de Señoráns Albariño
Aromatic and salty-fresh: peach, citrus and sea breeze.
Food: Octopus, shellfish
Campo Viejo Reserva
Rioja · Tempranillo, Graciano, Carignan
Classic, affordable Rioja: red cherry, vanilla and sweet spice from oak.
Food: Lamb chops, chorizo, tapas
Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut
Crisp and lively: apple, citrus and light toasty notes.
Food: Tapas, fried calamari, party snacks
González Byass Tío Pepe Fino
Jerez · Jerez-Xérès-Sherry · Palomino
Bone-dry and tangy: green apple, almond and salty, yeasty notes.
Food: Olives, jamón, salted almonds
Juvé & Camps Reserva de la Familia
Cava · Macabeo, Xarel·lo, Parellada
Long-aged family Cava: green apple, almond and toasty lees.
Food: Tapas, jamón
Noughty Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Chardonnay
Alcohol-free organic sparkling Chardonnay (0.0%): apple and citrus, dry and fresh.
Food: Canapés, salads
Arzuaga Organic Tempranillo Rosado
Ribera del Duero · Tempranillo
Fresh Ribera rosé with strawberry, raspberry and crisp acidity.
Food: Tapas, paella
Terras Gauda Abadía de San Campio Albariño
Fresh, peachy Albariño with saline Atlantic freshness.
Food: Seafood, octopus
Terras Gauda O Rosal
Rías Baixas · Albariño, Caíño Blanco, Loureiro
O Rosal blend: citrus, white flowers and herbal lift.
Food: Shellfish, grilled fish
Terras Gauda La Mar
Rías Baixas · Caíño Blanco
Rare Caíño Blanco white: intense, saline and age-worthy.
Food: Turbot, lobster
Bodegas Roda Roda I Blanco
Rioja · Viura, Garnacha Blanca
Modern white Rioja: textured, mineral and finely oaked.
Food: Grilled fish, chicken
La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi Reserva
Classic American-oak Rioja: cherry, vanilla and dill.
Food: Lamb, chorizo
Marqués de Murrieta Reserva
Rioja · Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo
Rich, polished Rioja Reserva.
Food: Lamb, steak
Marqués de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial
Rioja · Tempranillo, Mazuelo
Murrieta's flagship: long-aged, layered and refined.
Food: Roast lamb, game
Finca Villacreces Pruno
Ribera del Duero · Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon
Ripe, modern Ribera: great value.
Food: Lamb, burgers
Arzuaga Crianza
Ribera del Duero · Tempranillo
Structured Ribera Crianza: dark fruit and oak.
Food: Lamb, steak
Álvaro Palacios Finca Dofí
Garnacha from slate (llicorella): mineral, spicy and intense.
Food: Lamb, game
Bodegas Frontonio Electricidad VIII
Valdejalón · Garnacha
Fresh, high-energy Aragón Garnacha.
Food: Charcuterie, pork
Bodegas Frontonio Las Alas de Frontonio
Valdejalón · Garnacha
Old-vine Garnacha: fine, floral and mineral.
Food: Lamb, game birds
Bodega Pirineos 3404 Tinto
Somontano · Moristel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Fresh Pyrenean-foothills red.
Food: Tapas, pizza
Familia Torres Purgatori
Costers del Segre · Cariñena, Garnacha, Syrah
Rich, spicy Lleida red from the Torres family.
Food: Beef, lamb
Alfredo Maestro La Cosa Moscatel
Castilla y León · Vino de España · Moscatel
Natural, unfiltered sweet Moscatel: orange peel and honey.
Food: Fruit tarts, blue cheese
Bodegas Hidalgo La Gitana Manzanilla
Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda · Palomino
Bone-dry Manzanilla: saline, almond and fresh bread.
Food: Olives, jamón, prawns
Bodegas Hidalgo Triana Pedro Ximénez
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry · Jerez · Pedro Ximénez
Lusciously sweet PX: raisin, fig and coffee.
Food: Vanilla ice cream, blue cheese
Bodegas Hidalgo Alameda Cream
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry · Jerez · Palomino, Pedro Ximénez
Sweet cream sherry: nuts, raisin and caramel.
Food: Desserts, cheese
Lustau 125 Aniversario Manzanilla Pasada Papirusa
Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda · Palomino
Aged Manzanilla pasada: nutty, saline and deep.
Food: Jamón, almonds
Delgado Zuleta La Goya Manzanilla
Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda · Palomino
Classic Sanlúcar Manzanilla: tangy, saline and fresh.
Food: Fried fish, olives
Bodega Numanthia Numanthia
Dense old-vine Tinta de Toro, black fruit, cocoa and spice with firm, ripe tannins.
Food: Roast lamb, beef stew, aged Manchego
Guímaro Guímaro Tinto
Fresh, crunchy Mencía from steep slate terraces, red berries, violets and a mineral edge.
Food: Grilled pork, empanada gallega, mushroom rice
Rafael Palacios As Sortes
Benchmark Godello, textured and saline with pear, white flowers and a long granite finish.
Food: Turbot, lobster, roast chicken
Emilio Rojo Emilio Rojo
Ribeiro · Treixadura, Lado, Albariño, Loureiro
Cult Ribeiro blend, delicate and aromatic with citrus, stone fruit and lively acidity.
Food: Scallops, octopus, steamed fish
Celler de Capçanes Mas Donís
Montsant · Garnacha / Grenache, Syrah / Shiraz
Juicy, sun-warmed Garnacha with ripe cherry, herbs and soft tannins. Easy and generous.
Food: Pizza, grilled sausages, lamb chops
Bodegas Juan Gil Juan Gil Monastrell
Ripe, plush Monastrell with blackberry, plum and sweet spice from old dry-farmed vines.
Food: Barbecue ribs, chorizo, burgers
Alvear Pedro Ximénez 1927 Solera
Montilla-Moriles · Pedro Ximénez
Unctuous, dark PX full of raisins, figs, coffee and molasses.
Food: Vanilla ice cream, blue cheese, chocolate cake
Telmo Rodríguez Molino Real
Málaga · Sierras de Málaga · Muscat
Late-harvest Moscatel from the Axarquía hills, honeyed apricot and orange blossom with bright acidity.
Food: Fruit tarts, foie gras, almond cake
Bodegas Borsao Borsao Tres Picos
Campo de Borja · Garnacha / Grenache
Rich, velvety Garnacha from Moncayo foothills, raspberry, kirsch and a touch of spice.
Food: Grilled lamb, roast vegetables, chorizo
Bodegas Ateca Atteca Old Vines
Calatayud · Garnacha / Grenache
Old-vine high-altitude Garnacha, dark cherry, liquorice and a fresh mineral lift.
Food: Braised beef, lamb skewers, hard cheese
Ameztoi Rubentis
Getariako Txakolina · Hondarrabi Beltza, Hondarrabi Zuri
Pale, spritzy Basque rosé with strawberry, citrus and salty sea-air freshness.
Food: Pintxos, anchovies, grilled prawns
Bodegas Los Bermejos Malvasía Volcánica Seco
Lanzarote · Malvasía Volcánica
Aromatic, saline white from volcanic ash soils, peach, herbs and a smoky edge.
Food: Grilled fish, papas arrugadas, goat cheese
Suertes del Marqués 7 Fuentes
Valle de la Orotava · Listán Negro
Light, peppery Tenerife red from old trained vines, red fruit and volcanic minerality.
Food: Tuna, roast chicken, charcuterie
Bodegas Chivite Chivite Colección 125 Chardonnay
Polished, barrel-fermented Chardonnay with citrus, hazelnut and creamy, fresh texture.
Food: Roast poultry, lobster, risotto
Celler del Roure Les Alcusses
Valencia · Moixent · Monastrell, Garnacha Tintorera, Syrah / Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Mediterranean blend with dark berries, garrigue herbs and a smooth, savoury finish.
Food: Paella with rabbit, grilled meats, stews
Bodegas Enrique Mendoza Moscatel de la Marina
Alicante · Marina Alta · Muscat
Fresh, grapey sweet Moscatel with orange peel, honey and floral notes.
Food: Fruit salad, turrón, blue cheese
Bodegas Castaño Hécula
Ripe old-vine Monastrell, black fruit, earth and toasty oak at a friendly price.
Food: Roast lamb, burgers, stews
Bernabeleva Navaherreros
Vinos de Madrid · San Martín de Valdeiglesias · Garnacha / Grenache
Elegant granite-grown Garnacha from the Gredos mountains, red fruit, herbs and fine tannins.
Food: Roast pork, game birds, mushroom dishes
Félix Solís Viña Albali Reserva
Soft, approachable aged Tempranillo with red fruit, vanilla and gentle spice.
Food: Lamb chops, tapas, pasta with meat sauce
Edetària Edetària Selecció Blanc
Rich, textured Garnacha Blanca with fennel, white fruit and a chalky, saline finish.
Food: Grilled fish, roast pork, rice dishes
Bodegas y Viñedos Ponce Clos Lojen
Juicy, bright Bobal with crunchy red cherry, violet and a fresh, gently grippy finish.
Food: Lamb chops, chorizo, grilled vegetables
Bodegas Atalaya Laya
Almansa · Garnacha Tintorera, Monastrell
Dark-fruited and generous, with blackberry, plum and a warm, spicy, easy-going finish.
Food: Burgers, barbecue ribs, manchego
Jiménez-Landi Sotorrondero
Méntrida · Syrah / Shiraz, Garnacha / Grenache
Ripe black fruit and pepper from granite hills near Toledo, polished by gentle oak.
Food: Roast lamb, venison stew, aged cheese
Familia Torres Grans Muralles
Conca de Barberà · Garnacha / Grenache, Carignan, Monastrell
Torres flagship from old Poblet vineyards with native varieties: dark fruit, herbs, minerals and great depth.
Food: Roast suckling lamb, game pie, truffled dishes
Familia Torres Milmanda
Refined barrel-fermented Chardonnay with citrus, hazelnut and a long, saline finish.
Food: Lobster, turbot, roast chicken
Bodegas Margón Pricum
León · Prieto Picudo
Deep-coloured Prieto Picudo with black cherry, liquorice and lively acidity.
Food: Cecina, roast pork, lentil stew
Bodegas Insulares Tenerife Viña Norte Tinto
Tacoronte-Acentejo · Listán Negro
Light, fruity volcanic red with raspberry, pepper and a hint of smoke.
Food: Grilled sardines, papas arrugadas with mojo, rabbit
Abadal Picapoll
Pla de Bages · Picapoll
Aromatic local grape with white flowers, pear and fennel on a crisp, fresh palate.
Food: Seafood rice, goat cheese, grilled fish
Astobiza Astobiza
Arabako Txakolina · Okondo · Hondarrabi Zuri
Zesty Basque white with green apple, lime and a gentle mineral spritz.
Food: Pintxos, anchovies, hake
Itsasmendi Itsasmendi
Bizkaiko Txakolina · Gernika · Hondarrabi Zuri
Crisp, saline txakoli with lemon, herbs and a lively, sea-breeze finish.
Food: Oysters, grilled squid, tortilla
Castillo Perelada Garnatxa de l'Empordà
Traditional sweet Garnatxa, amber and nutty with raisin, fig and toffee notes.
Food: Catalan cream, dried fruit, blue cheese
Bodega Pintia Pintia
Powerful Tinta de Toro of blackberry, liquorice and toasty oak, polished tannins taming the region's muscle.
Food: Roast suckling lamb
Bodegas Chivite Las Fincas Rosado
Navarra · Tempranillo, Garnacha
Pale, Provence-style rosé of wild strawberry, peach and herbs, dry and refreshing with a gentle texture.
Food: Prawns a la plancha
Alvear Fino CB
Montilla-Moriles · Pedro Ximénez
Unfortified, flor-aged fino: almond, bread dough and chamomile, dry and saline with a soft finish.
Food: Salted almonds and boquerones
Codorníu Anna Blanc de Blancs
Cava · Chardonnay, Parellada, Xarel·lo, Macabeo
Fresh and creamy Cava with citrus, white flowers and a light toasty note; an easy, good-value aperitif.
Food: Jamón croquetas
Rafael Palacios Louro do Bolo
Valdeorras · Godello, Treixadura
Textured Godello with pear, fennel and citrus pith, finishing salty and fresh.
Food: Hake in green sauce, octopus
Txomin Etxaniz Getariako Txakolina
Getariako Txakolina · Hondarrabi Zuri, Hondarrabi Beltza
Spritzy, bone-dry Basque white: lime, green apple and a sea-breeze tang.
Food: Pintxos, grilled anchovies
Pérez Barquero Gran Barquero Fino
Montilla-Moriles · Pedro Ximénez
Unfortified-style fino from Montilla: almond, bread dough and chamomile, dry and tangy.
Food: Salted almonds, jamón
USA
Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley · Cabernet Sauvignon
Ripe and polished: blackcurrant, cherry, vanilla and mocha.
Food: Steak, burgers
Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs
Sonoma · Dry Creek Valley · Zinfandel, Petite Sirah
Spicy field blend: bramble fruit, black pepper and a savoury edge.
Food: Barbecue, ribs
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir Dundee Hills
Willamette Valley · Dundee Hills · Pinot Noir
Graceful Oregon Pinot: red cherry, raspberry and gentle spice.
Food: Salmon, duck
Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling
Crisp and lively: lime, green apple, peach and a slaty finish.
Food: Oysters, Thai salads, pork
Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
Washington State · Columbia Valley · Cabernet Sauvignon
Washington icon: dense cassis, black cherry, cocoa and polished tannins.
Food: Ribeye steak, lamb rack, aged cheddar
L'Ecole No. 41 Chenin Blanc
Washington State · Columbia Valley · Chenin Blanc
Washington Chenin: apple, melon and bright acidity.
Food: Pork, salads
Sanford Chardonnay
Santa Rita Hills · Sta. Rita Hills · Chardonnay
Cool-climate California Chardonnay: citrus and creamy texture.
Food: Lobster, chicken
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Zinfandel
California · Zinfandel
Ripe, jammy California Zinfandel.
Food: BBQ, burgers
Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley · Oakville · Cabernet Sauvignon
Polished Oakville Cabernet: cassis and cocoa.
Food: Steak, lamb
Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley · Cabernet Sauvignon
Historic Calistoga vineyard: deep, mineral Cabernet.
Food: Beef, game
BOND St. Eden
Napa Valley · Cabernet Sauvignon
Harlan family single-vineyard Cabernet: dense and refined.
Food: Beef fillet
BOND Melbury
Napa Valley · Cabernet Sauvignon
Hillside BOND Cabernet: floral, fine-grained.
Food: Lamb, beef
Harlan Estate Harlan Estate
Napa Valley · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Napa cult icon: opulent, layered and long-lived.
Food: Beef, truffle
Alban Vineyards Patrina Syrah
Edna Valley · Syrah
Rhône-style cult Syrah: dark, peppery and rich.
Food: Lamb, game
Quady Essensia Orange Muscat
California · Orange Muscat
Fortified California Muscat: orange peel and apricot.
Food: Chocolate, citrus desserts
Cristom Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley · Eola-Amity Hills · Pinot Noir
Bright raspberry and dark cherry lifted by forest-floor notes and a cool, wind-sharpened freshness.
Food: Cedar-plank salmon
Hermann J. Wiemer Dry Riesling
Finger Lakes · Seneca Lake · Riesling
Lime zest, white flowers and wet stone, racy and precise, with only a whisper of residual sweetness.
Food: Smoked trout rillettes
Seghesio Family Vineyards Sonoma Zinfandel
Sonoma · Sonoma County · Zinfandel, Petite Sirah
Juicy bramble fruit, black pepper and a hint of sweet spice, generous yet balanced rather than jammy.
Food: Barbecued baby back ribs
Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling
Washington State · Columbia Valley · Riesling
Off-dry Washington Riesling: lime, apricot and jasmine with crisp, mouth-watering acidity.
Food: Pad thai, Vietnamese summer rolls
Uruguay
Pisano RPF Tannat
Uruguay's signature grape: blackberry, plum, spice and bold tannins.
Food: Grilled beef, chivito, hard cheese
Bodega Garzón Albariño Reserva
Atlantic-fresh: peach, citrus, white flowers and a saline finish.
Food: Grilled prawns, octopus, fish tacos
Narbona Tannat Roble
Firm, dark Tannat with blackcurrant, cocoa and well-judged oak.
Food: Asado, chorizo, hard cheeses
Pizzorno Don Próspero Tannat
Softer side of Tannat: dark cherry and blackberry with tamed tannins and a hint of spice.
Food: Asado, chorizo
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