Along with flavours of raspberry, blackcurrant and a zesty acidity, this has a little vermouth-like snap to it. Great aperitivo wine that can be chilled if you like.

Muto Tinta Barroca 2022

This RDJ has all the Coal River qualities but with even more depth and drive than a lot of wines coming out of the region. That means blackberries on the palate alongside a cranberry-laced acidity and an almost raspy tannin that’s long and fine.

L'appel Wines Coal Valley RDJ Pinot Noir 2024

Bright and crunchy with cherry pips, cranberry and drops of boysenberry that shine through along with some trademark Sangiovese dusty tannin, and crispy acidity

Carlotta Sangiovese 2023

These are the kind of wines that’ll have detouring on your next trip to Sicily so you can walk through vines/lava fields and see where and how it all happens. Wines from Etna are extraordinary, especially when they’re silky with red/blue fruits, black pepper and a salty, savoury chewy finish like this one. Deserves some cellaring.

Passopisciaro Passorosso 2022

Gigondas is a slice of winey heaven 90 minutes north of Marseilles in the Southern Rhône where the Grenache is bold, rich and elegant. Santa Duc takes Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault from various places in the sub-region to shape a wine that simultaneously speaks to the area, and the Domaine’s interpretation.

Santa Duc Gigondas Aux Lieux Dits 2021

That’s another way of saying value and alluding to the fact that the profile is luscious, round and full of ripe lemon zest, florals and the minerally backbone we’re all searching for. Séguinot-Bordet was founded in 1590.

Seguinot Bordet Petit Chablis 2023

Teroldego has a lot of loyal fans who are going to love this Heathcote rendition. Fermented in stainless to keep things clean and pure, there are generous red fruits flavours, a divine dried currant edginess, and just a note of that trademark alpine spice. ‘Ndom is Trentino dialect for ‘let’s go’, so cheers!

L'appel Wines NDOM Teroldego 2024

Has all the bold flavours but serves them up in an elegant profile that tastes like smoked meats, spices, stony minerals and olive tapenade that unfurl in gentle layers.

Natacha Chave Crozes Hermitage 2022

Fleshy, pleasing fruits sink with a dab of crumbly tannins and fresh acidity. This smells juicy and clean, probably because the grapes were destemmed and fermented entirely in stainless. Feels like a pasta wine – ricotta and tomato pasta!!! Need a recipe? The Internet is your friend.

Orbis Nero d'Avola 2024

Speaking of energy, this has plenty, as well as lemon, lime, white pepper and pine spices. There was also some crispy acidity and a cleansing amount of salinity.

Johannes Zillinger Velue Riesling Muskateller Gruner Veltiner 2023

Spent one year in barrel and offers a big step up from Petit Chablis, but still good value. All citrus, but with flickers of stone fruit and hazelnut, and a smidge of richness, but still drinks clean.

Garnier & Fils Chablis 2023

A bottle to celebrate with, gift, or make the most of a night/day with! Deliciously open and creamy with white flowers, honey blossom and a pinch of salinity. This is punching above its weight so look out Champagne, here comes another breathtaking Crémant!

Domaine des Huards Initia Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV

Spicy pink peppercorns and not a lot of tannins, but more spices. Will suit a Gamay drinker thanks to all the cranberry and raspberry, so yes, pick up a roast chicken and chips after you do this bottle.

Johannes Zillinger Velue Rot Zweigelt 2023

This vintage is from the Bower Ridge vineyard in the Hills and pours with power. Notes are peach fuzz, flint, nectarine and some oaky depth that gives everything a kernel of spice. Great Chardonnay is hard to beat.