Rhone, France

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.

The domaine of Roger Sabon is as highly rated as any in the Rhone. Sourced from hillside vineyards around the village of Roquemaure it is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre and Carignan. A scented, spicy red fruit nose with a palate of rich fruit with balance and texture.

Domaine Fayolle is a domaine with a growing reputation. Les Pontaix is 100% Marsaanne, with 20% into barrique. A clean, fresh, citrus nose is balanced with a rich palate of nutty and honeyed fruit.

A wonderful example of Viognier from a top producer that beats many a Codnrieu. A scented nose and a fine palate of peach, apricot and balanced acidity.

Domaine Le Couroulu has some of the bet terroir in the appellation. 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre. It has a deep gamey nose with a full palette of dense rustic fruit.

Perhaps the best address for this classic pudding wine. 75% Muscat Blanc, 25% Muscat Noir. Rich and unctious, balanced and fresh. Excellent.

From the excellent winemaking duo of Florent and Damian Burle, Les Fouilles is a rich, dark and spicy blend of Grenache and Syrah. Drinking beautifully now, but has years of ageing potential.

Alexandre Sabon Feure is producing brilliant value white Chateauneuf-Du-Pape! Equal parts of Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Bourboulenc, it is full of ripe apricot, apple, peach flavours with balanced acidity and soft, well integrated oak.

This is a delicious vibrant St Joseph Blanc produced on the sandy granite soild of the Chavanay AC. Marsanne and Roussanne are hand picked, barrel fermented and lees aged for 9 months. Delicious apricot and peach fruits abound.

One of the best Crozes Hermitage we have ever tasted. A lovely, refined, fragrant and aromatic nose is followed by a beautifully balanced palate