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The deep straw yellow colour of the wine is matched by its richness on the palate Complex and full it mixes the aromatic qualities of Vermentino with the spiciness of the new oak Balanced by good acidity the wine is excellent

A fine and silky Merlot with complex notes of dark plum, black cherry, and blueberry, layered with violet, graphite, and subtle spice and cedar and a long mineral finish

This demonstrates how delicious Carmenere can be when it s grown in the right place, carefully-tended and picked fully ripe It s a dusky-deep colour and full of juicy, ripe-yet-fresh blackcurrant character, with a smoky seasoning Euphonious, super-supple and abounding in richness, this beautifully-proportioned wine is one of the finest Carmeneres From a single site, with gravel-rich soils on old terraces of the Maipo river, close to De Martino s home at Isla de Maipo, Alto de Piedras shows the grand potential of the variety, combining the succulence of Merlot with the body of Cabernet Sauvignon

Lively tropical notes of pineapple and bananas, with a floral hint Lovely citrus fruit and a refreshing palate

A true 'Mountain Brunello' with expressive notes of wild berries layered with vanilla, violet, rose petals and a lick of spice Concentrated, elegant and full of finesse

One of a fascinating pair of Alvarinho wines from Vinho Verde This is from vines grown exclusively on vineyards over schist (xisto) bedrock While true to Vinho Verde's overall fresh style, this is relatively rich-textured, complex and nuanced It has succulent flavours of ripe peach and apricot, with the tang of sherbet lemon Schist is a metamorphic rock that fractures easily, allowing the vine roots to penetrate deep into the ground, ensuring a steady supply of water Its dark colour means it absorbs the sun's heat and re-radiates it at night, giving a 'double-ripening' effect

Intense herbaceous, passion fruit and mineral flavours, richly textured with a long and saline lingering finish Benchmark Marlborough Sauvignon

A complex and serious wine with savoury notes of red pear and dark chocolate, enveloped in exquisitely integrated cedar oak, muscular yet polished and beautifully balanced

A deliciously complex Syrah, marked by bright freshness and layers of vivid pepper, black olive, violets and liquorice surrounding the rich, dark fruit

A full bodied traditionally styled Bordeaux with a flavour of dense black fruits through to a robust and oaky finish

A richly textured wine with nuances of coffee and chocolate together with red fruit flavours, elegant and beautifully balanced

This single-vineyard field blend is a contemporary take on a traditional style, and incorporates around 20% of co-fermented white varieties It has pinpoint precision and bright vivacity, with crisp, juicy cherry fruit and attractively herbal leafiness At the intersection of freshness and ripeness, it shows extraordinary integration of all its components and is so elegant as to be almost delicate Its depth becomes evident on the palate, with black cherry, dark chocolate, almond and liquorice, which sustain on the long finish An astonishingly brilliant wine—amazing!