£15 - £20

A deliciously fruity and easy-drinking Merlot bursting with vibrant red fruit and plum characters Smooth and juicy with a moreish finish

A blend of 66% Tempranillo, 30% old vine Garnacha and 4% Graciano Cherry and cola aromas mingle with hints of chocolate and spicy A dark, yet luminous crimson colour hints at the rich semi-savoury dark cherry and cola palate that nishes with a hint of grenache red cherry juiciness The original Spanish spelling of Barrosa honours the original name given to our Barossa Valley by Colonel Light who fought in the 1811 battle

Heavenly aromas of peach and juicy pear Satisfying richness of texture, balanced by an ion beam of freshness Was this wine abducted? It claims to be from California, but it's rather hard to tell that it doesn't hail from the southern Rhone valley A warp in the fourth dimension, perhaps Made from 46% Grenache Blanc, 34% Vermentino and 20% Clairette Blanche

This demonstrates how Malbec responds to different soils in nearby vineyards - to be compared with Trapiche's Perfiles 'Calcareo' Grown on clay soil, this has lovely creamy damson flavours, beautiful velvety texture and lovely lingering finish

This wine has the colour of mother-of-pearl - a shimmering, pale pink Aromas of white peach, rose tea and sea spray tantalise the nose, while the palate is fresh and flowing, with the finish in perfect balance Serra Ferdinandea is named after a volcanic island that existed for just a few months between July and November 1831, and despite its short lifespan, became the subject of lively territorial dispute between the Sicilians, the French and the British This wine is instead the result of Sicilian-French international collaboration, harnessing the grape-growing and winemaking expertise of the Planeta and Oddo families

A bright, elegant Petit Chablis with traditional crisp minerality and refreshing citrus-like acidity Beautifully balanced

Deep crimson/purple in colour with a nose of cedar, spice and plum hinting at the mix of dark fruits and chocolate lurking on the rich structured palate The wine shows powerful depth of flavour with plush lingering mouthfeel A careful selection of established low yielding vineyards stretching from the North Barossa townships of Ebenezer and Light Pass through to Lyndoch in Southern Barossa Matured in new and seasoned French and American oak allowing the vibrant mid-palate of dark and light fruit to come to the fore

This exquisite white wine captures the delicate balance and enigmatic allure of fine Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume It has irresistibly appetising aromas of elderflower, honeysuckle and white peaches, and flavours on the palate to match It is a delicate, fresh and fine expression of the beautiful vineyards in which it was made If you enjoy Loire Valley whites, Sauvignon Blanc or top-notch Albarino, you will adore this

Made from 100% Pinot Noir, the Mabillot Reuilly Rouge is a wine of gem-like purity and attractive authenticity It has a vibrant crimson appearance, with a single, fragrant aromatic note that is somewhere between sun-kissed raspberry and deep loganberry Super-supple and silky in texture, it is fine, refreshing, perfectly-proportioned and flawless This delicious and great value Pinot is an excellent alternative to Bourgogne Rouge

Gold colour Fruity with notes of exotic fruits, citrus, white flowers and pastries

True to the varietal grown in cooler climates, one is lured closer by aromas of Rosemary and Fynbos, a rich perfume and a savoury gloss with hints of pepper spice. Juicy ripe tannins adds structure with a youthful freshness to perch the bold fruit. The fruit follows through beautifully with a salty finish that lingers on the palate.

Benguela Cove Pinot Noir has upfront red fruit which sets the stage for more subdued nuances of mulberry, rosehip and violets to follow suit. As it matures, this wine will unveil a more savoury play of bay leaf and thyme, hinting towards an Old World style. Pruned, sappy rosebush notes are indicative of youth with elegant floral notes that carries through. Fruit sweetness hits the back of the palate with porcelain-like tannins that will chisel this into a serious and powerful wine to be.

Villa Mottura Primitivo di Manduria is ruby red with purplish reflections. Austere aroma of red fruit in jam, morello cherry and walnut shells. Velvety, full-bodied and harmonious. Buy online at Great Wines Direct

Zaccagnini Tralcetto Cerasuolo D'Abruzzo DOC is a typical rosé colour. Intense bouquet, fragrant, well-balanced, pleasant aroma.Fine, elegant palate, fresh and well orchestrated. Buy online from Great Wines Direct.

Domaine Pichard Cuvée Aimé Madiran 2012 is a mature, characterful red from South West France, made in the bold Madiran style that wine lovers seek out when they want depth over fruit-bomb flash. With bottle age on its side, the 2012 vintage shows the region’s hallmark structure in a more settled, savoury direction; think dark berry fruit, dried herbs, cedar-like notes and a firm, food-ready finish. This is a brilliant pick for hearty cooking and slow evenings: roast lamb, beef casseroles, duck, game, or anything off the grill. If you like your reds with backbone (and you’re not afraid of a little tannin), this is Madiran doing what Madiran does best—serious, traditional, and rewarding with time in the glass. Serving tip: Decant if possible (30–60 minutes) and serve around 16–18°C.