Finest Festive Picks

Champagne drinking certainly isn't getting any cheaper. Which these days typically means paying an average of £40+ for a bottle of off-the-shelf,... Read More

The 2022 vintage is still youthful in the glass. The warmer season has added concentration, which will benefit from a bit more time in the bottle to... Read More

"The 2006 Bodegas Urbina Rioja Reserva Especial got 94/100 from both Tim Atkin MW and Sarah Jane Evans MW and is indeed a cracker, produced from the... Read More

Always the crowd-pleasing aperitif and perfect seafood pairing, Sancerre is a must.And with sauvingon blanc from all corners now in every corner, its... Read More

The moment you pour, you know this is no ordinary champagne. A beautiful rich, golden hue hints at maturity, as do the fine threads of persistent... Read More

"Very opulent and layered. Very vital. Tastes as though there’s a lot going on underneath the surface here. Very juicy yet with structure. Really... Read More

"Les Genièvres is typically classy. Mallory Talmard (daughter of fabled Paul), husband Benjamin and son Marcomake such tasty wines and at such breezy... Read More

A deep, vivid mid-red in the glass, this Fixin opens with lifted floral notes of violets and peony, followed by vibrant blackcurrant, Morello cherry... Read More

Bright red fruit, with a wonderful perfume of cherries, raspberries, and strawberries. Well balanced and delicate soft tannins.

"One of the great value (everything's relative of course) wines of the Médoc, with brilliant work being done by Christophe Labenne and Matheiu... Read More