2020 Montedesassi, Il Borghetto, Montefiridolfi Toscana IGP

This is the more powerful wine of Il Borghetto's two pure Sangioveses. Sinewy, muscular tannins give the Montedesassi considerable punch and drive. Like all of these wines, the Montedesassi is quite perfumed and savoury in style. ...

2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Cuvée Les Olivets, Domaine Roger Sabon

2021 Aldwick Somerset Cuvée, English Sparkling, Somerset

2020 Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch

2023 Babylonstoren Nebukadnesar, Stellenbosch

This is a quintessential South African Bordeaux blend and the flagship wine of Babylonstoren. ...

2024 Beaumont 'Hope Marguerite' Chenin Blanc, Bot River

2022 Lismore Estate Vineyards, Chardonnay, Cape South Coast

2024 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Cuvée Les Olivets, Domaine Roger Sabon

2022 Greywacke Chardonnay, Marlborough

2022 Frog's Leap, Chardonnay 'Shale and Stone', Napa

2022 Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge Les Sinards, Perrin et Fils

16/20 Jancis Robinson MW Wild notes on the nose – spice and leather. The palate is rich and powerful. Firm, grainy tannins and a pretty introverted palate at the moment. Layered finish that needs some time to come together.

2024 Crystallum 'Peter Max', Pinot Noir, Hemel-en-Aarde