Halves Mixed Case

Produced for us from nero d'Avola grapes grown in the Ragusa and Agrigento regions of Sicily. Here the Mediterranean climate, tempered by a cooling coastal breeze, produces full-bodied red wines. Partly aged in French-oak barrels, this juicy raspberry and cherry-scented wine has a rounded, spicy finish.

A smooth, rich and oaky Rioja, made in the traditional style from 100% tempranillo aged in American and French oak for over two years (meaning it could qualify as a reserva). The fruit comes from vineyards in Rioja's Alavesa region which is renowned for the quality of tempranillo.

Merlot-based fruity and unoaked claret supplied for over a quarter of a century by family-owned Maison Sichel. Deliciously ripe and appealing with supple texture and a fresh finish. Just the size to supplement a Christmas stocking too!

Attractive, floral Fleurie, in keeping with its name, with vibrant red-fruit notes on the palate. Lovely crunchy fresh fruit with a long finish. A class act that any wine lover would be delighted to find in the Christmas stocking.

Cooled by its proximity to the chilly Pacific Ocean, Leyda produces lovely black-cherry-scented pinot noir with a fresh and bright palate. The label shows a beautiful native flower of Chile, the fuchsia

This elegant Italian pinot grigio, made exclusively for us by New Zealander Matt Thomson working with the Cantina di Verona co-operative, really hits the spot. With lemon and ripe conference pear on the nose, this is refreshing and bright with a crisp, slightly salty finish.

One of the best-value whites from the south of France, now available in half bottle, this is dry with crisp freshness and a beguiling citrus and herb flavour. An ideal partner for white fish and seafood.

Rocco Pasetti was an early champion of the excellent white pecorino grape, and he's now an expert. With green-apple scent and lemon-rind and mineral notes on the linear, refreshing palate, this pairs well with fresh salads, seafood or herb-roasted chicken or turkey. Why not stick a bottle into someone's festive stocking this year too?

A fine and refreshing white from Gascony made from a blend of grape varieties that includes chenin and gros manseng for touches of tropical fruit and a flash of mouthwatering citrus.

Plump and generous, this is a great example of the full-flavoured, round and fruity style of Mâcon-Villages from the warm south region of Burgundy.

From famed Northern Rhône producer Guigal, this is a full-bodied and rich red that displays plenty of brambles and herbs combined with liquorice and graphite aromas. Dominated by syrah, there are lots of red-berry fruits and black pepper spice. The perfect festive stocking filler.

From a warm Loire vintage, this Muscadet has extra weight and tropical-fruit notes on the palate. Chéreau Carré, our trusted partner for over 30 years, expertly handled the vintage, making a wine that reflects the vintage but retains Muscadet's signature saline expression. Just before the river Loire spills into the Atlantic, it is joined by the Sèvre and Maine rivers. The vineyards around their confluence produce the best Muscadet, whose distinctive tangy flavour is enhanced by prolonged contact with the yeast lees produced during fermentation (sur Lie).