Traditionally from the Friuli-Venezia regions in Northern Italy, here’s a fantastic local rendition of Verduzzo from Bobar. This is enveloping with some skinsy tannin richness, plenty of citrus peels and golden apple flavours that come through with cinnamon and sandalwood.

Bobar Orange Verduzzo 2023

Dark currants and wild raspberry sweetness is moored with an edge of whole bunch savouriness and spice, woven through long and fine tannins. If you can bear to wait, this will only get better over the next five years.

PHI Lusatia Park Pinot Noir 2019

In the glass, expect some autumnal leaves and velvety fine tannins spreading nicely across the palate, with a lick of meaty oak lending some chew and a savoury, structural edge to the wine.

Rob Hall Pinot Noir 2023

Epic with food, specifically charred meats and big veggies. It’s the kind of wine that has you hoping for a chilly evening, so you cook something comforting and get to enjoy all the Cabernet charms–mulberry, green tobacco and raspberry coulis. Decant for perfection or even cellar for one those affordable but surprising sleepers.