2024 Minimalist Wines, 'No Place Like Home' Syrah, WO Elgin

Fragrant and elegant, with dark cherry and blueberry fruit, hints of violet and black pepper, and a lovely savoury edge. Silky and fresh, with fine tannins and a long, gently spicy finish. AF26

2025 Minimalist Wines, 'Stars in the Dark' Syrah, Elim, WO Cape Agualhas

2021 Taaibosch, 'Crescendo' Bordeaux Blend, WO Stellenbosch

Fresh redcurrant and blueberry fruit, with hints of cedar, tobacco and dried herbs. Smooth and silky in texture, with finely grained tannins and lovely freshness. Elegant rather than heavy, with a dry, lingering finish. Will reward further bottle...

2023 Newton Johnson 'Family Vineyards' Pinot Noir, Hemel-en-Aarde

Lovely depth of cherry, raspberry and blackberry fruit, with hints of violet and Turkish delight. A broader, textured palate is balanced by fine, firm tannins, with gentle cinnamon, clove and fennel spice on the finish. Elegant but with good...

2022 Gigondas, Domaine Raspail-Ay

NV Champagne Gallimard Père et Fils, Cuvée de Reserve, Les Riceys

Pale golden in colour with a fine mousse and a hallmark bouquet of honey on toast. Smooth and creamy, this champagne is made mainly from Pinot Noir in the more southerly Aube region where it achieves lovely ripeness and balance of flavours. Ideal...

2015 Ch Montlandrie, Côtes-de-Castillon

92 Points - Neal Martin, vinous.com ...

NV Rosé Champagne Baron de Beaupré Brut Rosé, Epernay

Raspberry red color with salmon pink tints and delicate bubbles. Fresh and delicate nose dominated by citrus fruits, raspberries and floral notes. Aromas of blackberry, redcurrant and wild strawberries emerge after a few swirls in the glass creating...

2024 Santenay Blanc 'Sous La Roche', Domaine Bachey-Legros

2021 Amarone della Valpolicella 'Satinato', Giacomo Montresor, DOCG

2023 Viognier, Andrew Murray, Santa Barbara, Ca.

2023 Brezeme Rouge, Eric Texier