France

Riesling is often regarded as the King of grapes in Alsace. Pure Riesling fruit of lemon, lime and yeast with clean acidity. A wonderful aperitif.

Yannick Amirault is regarded as one of the top winemakers of the Loire. Layers of crisp, raspberry fruit, smooth tannin and balance.

From the excellent cellars of Alain Brumont, a delicious pudding wine, made from Gros and Petit Manseng. Delicious flavours of honey, marmalade, citrus and spice.

From Domaine Mittnacht comes a superb Gentil blend of 40% Pinot Blanc, 30% Riesling, 10% Muscat, 10% Gewurztraminer and 10% Pinot Gris. Beautifully aromatic, dry and lively, this is a perfect partner for sushi, sashimi and other delicate seafood dishes.

An outstanding Chateau that dates back to the 12th century and performs in every vintage. Classic, deep and dark Margaux fruit with great balance and style. Drinking fantastically right now.

Serge Cologne has and exceptional 7.3ha site in Fleurie and has been joined by sons Samuel and Landry. A star of the Beaujolais, these wines drip with sappy, raspberry fruit.

Chateau des Tours produce this elegant Brouilly. Creamy fruit, silky tannins and perfect balance.

This is a wonderful, bone dry but forward Vouvray from a very top domaine. Soft, perfumed stone fruit and melon flavours with complexity and balance.

Produced by the excellent Bernard Vallet in a very good vintage. This is the house rouge of Vallet Freres. Fresh, juicy berry fruit.

Andre Romero has been described as the superstar of Rasteau by Robert Parker. A classic blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre it has a deep, rich, porgy nose with a dense, weighty palate of dark, gamey fruit.