Jérôme Grieco’s CNDP comes from old vines in a mix of limestone-clay, deep red clays and typical 'galets roulés' river stones. He aims to produce an authentic but easily drinkable wine, and so this is a wine blessed by clarity of fruit expression and none of the souped up sweetness so prevalent in CNDP today. Cuve aged, it offers a mix of spicy red and black fruits, touch of menthol and garrigue herbs, and a long finish featuring fine grained tannins.

 Darker expression of Pinot Noir with blackberries, liquorice (bordering on ammonium at first, which blows off after a proper decant), cherry liquor and even some espresso beans. Underneath there is beautiful structure and freshness; it's superbly zingy, tangy and full of pinosity. The finish is long and beautiful.

Lovely now and should be just as fine over the next ten years. Benefited a lot from some air. I think this would pair with a lot of different food, no need to veer on the side of caution here.

An elegant, intense and fruit driven Rioja, form the esteemed Roda estate.

Sela is Tempranillo dominated and completed with a little Graciano and Garnacha. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels leading to an elegant, medium-bodied wine with fresh and flavourful red fruits, hints of sweet spice with polished, silky tannins. Everything is very well intergrated and the finish is satisfyingly persistent. 2016 is the current vintage, and drinking wonderfully right now. If you can wait, this stunning wine will develop beautifully in bottle for a further 10 years.
A wine that combines freshness and maturity it's versatile enough to match with roast beef, or spicy Indian dishes.

This blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache highlights the characteristics of the appellation and the biodiversity of the terroir. Whilst respecting tradition, it is also in tune with the times. ‘La Petite Villa’ starts us off on the road to ‘Villa Mon Rêve’.

A dark cherry colour with garnet highlights, heralding a full-bodied, expressive wine. On the nose, a bouquet of black fruit and spices reveals notes of black cherry, blackberry and clove. This initial nose is supported by fresh aromas of peppermint and sweet cocoa bean notes. On the palate, a fine structure emerges with a supple, intense attack, offering a pleasant velvety texture and a spicy finish with young but promising tannins. Aromas of black fruit, garrigue, cocoa, pink pepper and fresh tobacco unfold fully, offering a rich, complex taste experience.

Featuring the Proprietor’s Grandfather, Sidney Neill, Wine Merchant, on the label, Picnic is the perennial favourite wine to enjoy everyday and a wonderful introduction to the pleasure of Central Otago Pinot Noir. This fruit was sourced from Two Paddock’s own vineyards in Alexandra and Gibbston and Bannockburn. Picnic Pinot Noir is made in a diminutive style aimed to reflect the characters that Central Otago Pinot does so very well – black and red cherry fruit, spice and a generosity that keeps you reaching for the next sip.

Ruby red in colour. Fruity aromas of ripe berries with balsamic notes on the nose predict an alternation between sweetness and acidity in the mouth. Its sweet-acid components evoke raspberry and ripe blackberry. Spicy finish recalls star anise and pink pepper. Powdery tannins.

A great classic Burgundy, ideal with braised or roasted meats or a brioche sausage.

Bright ruby color. Fragrances of peony on greedy aromas of red fruits, spices and fine woody notes. The attack is frank, with a very fine aromatic expression. Beautiful energy on a supple texture and well-integrated tannins. Good length with spicy notes.

A great classic Burgundy, ideal with braised or roasted meats or a brioche sausage.

Bright ruby color. Fragrances of peony on greedy aromas of red fruits, spices and fine woody notes. The attack is frank, with a very fine aromatic expression. Beautiful energy on a supple texture and well-integrated tannins. Good length with spicy notes.

Alvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat is a wonderfully full bodied red wine from the Priorat region of Catalunya, Spain. A pioneer wine-maker in this region and Decanter Wine Man of the Year 2015, Alvaro Palacios is capable of producing some of the finest wines in the entire country. This Camins del Priorat, a Garnacha and Carignan blend with a tiny amount of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, delivers a spectacular initial attack of berries and red fruits with a real pleasantly jammy feel and a tense but smooth finish.

Located just 1 km from the World famous Château Petrus vineyard. Blackberry, cherry, vanilla and earthy fruit aromas. Juicy fruit with good perfume, a lovely minerality and integrated oak. Delicious mature Pomerol.

A delicious Fourcas, bursting with black fruit flavours, dark chocolate and a touch of forest floor. The tannins are finely poised and the finish is long.

Seductive and elegantly fruity with sweet cassis and blackberry aromas, this lovely wine has a juicy palate of raspberries and blackberries. 

The Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune Blanc from Sébastien Magnien showcases a clear, pale yellow hue and reflects the purity of high-altitude Burgundy vineyards. Crafted from Chardonnay grown on limestone-rich soils, the cooler conditions of the Hautes Côtes lend freshness and aromatic precision, while Magnien’s minimal-intervention approach allows the terroir to shine. The nose reveals bright citrus notes of lemon and green apple layered with delicate white flowers and a subtle mineral edge, leading to a lean, crisp palate with lively acidity and a light, chalky finish that is both elegant and refreshing.

Finca Allende Rioja Blanco is a refined white Rioja crafted predominantly from Viura with a touch of Malvasía de Rioja, sourced from mature bush-trained vines in the gravelly clay soils of Briones. Fermented in new French oak and aged on its lees with regular bâtonnage, the winemaking imparts a creamy texture while preserving freshness and structure. The result is a balanced wine where subtle oak integrates with ripe fruit, supported by a mineral backbone and leading to a smooth, dry finish.

From a notably warm vintage, this wine is bold and textural, offering ripe cherry, plum and hints of strawberry, layered with a gentle creaminess on the palate. Beneath the richness lies a core of fresh acidity, fine tannins and subtle spicy mineral notes, bringing balance and a touch of savoury complexity to the sweet fruit. Produced at Finca Allende in Briones, where Miguel Ángel de Gregorio has carefully interpreted the unique terroir since the 1980s, the vineyards benefit from varied exposures and cooling Atlantic influences, shaping a wine that is both expressive and structured, now beginning to develop further depth while retaining elegance and poise.

The nose shows mineral notes, bruised apple and a whiff on wood smoke. The palate has richness and depth, but also taut structure and full acidity, making a wine of great poise and elegance.