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There is certainly a nod to Burgundy, with the hallmark ethereal perfume and notes of spice and woodsmoke; but this is enhanced >

The ultimate 'Cape blend' of 57% syrah and 43% pinotage, matured in the finest French oak for 18 months. This big, bold >

Portugal is making a real name recently for warm, vibrant, fruit-forward reds. A blend of traditional port grapes, but fresh >

Deep purple colour with aromas of red fruits, chocolate and coffee beans, bursting with red and black cherry flavours and >

This vintage has enjoyed extended cellaring at the chateau and is drinking beautifully right now. This 20 year old wine >

"On pouring you are immediately reminded that this wine has been maturing for quite some time, the colour is brick red, >

One of Simon Hoggart's favoured vintages of Musar and, on its release in 2009, he applauded in these pages its 'immense >

Their Gran Reserva comes from Bodegas Urbinas best grapes. From vines with a minimum age of 20 years. Great depth and intensity >

Bound together with a cloak of uber-fine tannin and an electric, mineral infused core, this Riserva is both sensual, polished >

"Comes from a cracking vintage and, sadly, there ain't much left and the price is steeper than I would have liked. But if >

Sophisticated and distinctly perfumed and with an almost hedonisticly exotic, aromatic character. Dark fruit, coulis flavours >

On the nose, sweet spice, black cherry and blackberry. On the palate, soft tannins with hints of mushroom and truffles on >

Given the age, there is remarkable freshness here. Luscious and juicy with exotically-spiced black berry flavours. Very >

"A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. The extra bottle age has softened the tannins and given an earthy, meaty, mushroomy, >

Château Ramafort Medoc 2010 is undoubtedly my "Claret of the Year". Many of you astute Bordeaux buyers will have noticed >

Subtly complex aromas of red fruits, dried spices and liquorice. A real red fruit and spice bomb with terrific lift from >

Citrus rind and black fruit on the nose. The palate shows black fruit, pepper, spice and subtle smoke. The finish is well >

A classic left-bank 'Bordeaux blend' with cabernet sauvignon very much to the fore. Very stylish and sophisticated, as is >

The biggest, and most structured wine in the Clayvin portfolio, the syrah requires a little time, but has enormous potential. >

This exceptional claret was made by Jean-Claude Berrouet who was the winemaker and technical director at Pétrus for 44 years. >

"The estate only releases its grand vin when it's deemed ready to drink and this is the first time that the 2013 Chateau >

Aromatically complex and deeply elegant, Clayvin Pinot Noir shows world-class restraint and terroir expression. More akin >

Generous supple fruit with beautiful purity and perfumed aromatics, this is a great example of New Zealand’s ability to >

The biggest, and most structured wine in the Clayvin portfolio, the syrah requires a little time, but has enormous potential. >