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Foresco Umbria, Barberani 2020
This well-judged blend of 80% sangiovese with 10% each merlot and cabernet sauvignon is a cinch for post-festive pasta or fennel-spiked Tuscan bangers. Its plum, leather and bramble fruit and fine tannins make it a great alternative to pricier Supertuscans. In a region which has suffered from droughts, Barbarani strive to minimise water use, drawing water only from two natural springs – the 'Pulicchio' and 'Villa Monticelli' – on the estate. After use it is purified and released back into the area around Lake Corbara.
Familie Mantler Grüner Veltliner, Niederösterreich 2023
This is a characterful and friendly white wine, from Austria's native grüner veltliner grape, with aromas of apricots, peppercorns and a mouthwatering citrus twist. The palate is dry and refreshing, with prickly pear and a touch of tropical fruit through to the finish. The Mantler family are based in the sleepy Lower Austrian town of Ebersbrunn, where they run their small estate. The winery is now managed by Thomas Mantler, possibly the smiliest man in Austria, and his wife Sarah, with Thomas' brother Benedict now heavily involved too. Between them they have brought their family farm into the 21st century, producing excellent-value wines, whilst maintaining the rustic charm of a small family agriculture business.
Cabardès Terroirs d'Altitude, Château de Pennautier 2019
Cabardès of ripe, dark fruit with a hint of mint. In its choice of grape varieties, Cabardes has to include both Rhône and Bordeaux varieties, and 2019 was an excellent vintage and one which saw cabernet franc replacing cabernet sauvignon. The new blend (37% syrah, 22% merlot, 18% malbec, 13% cab franc, 10% grenache) enhances the quality of the fruit.
Cuvée Laborie, Pays d'Oc 2023
Uncomplicated charm doesn`t get more charming than this. A popular southern French red and a Wine Champion in 2024, Laborie was given a makeover in 2023 to include some especially good, crunchy syrah fruit. Tasted blind among its peers, it was a resounding hit: ‘So much fruit, juicy and user friendly. Incredible value.`
The Society's Côtes de Gascogne 2023
A fine and refreshing white from the rolling hills of Gascony. This is made from a blend of grape varieties that includes chenin and gros manseng, with touches of tropical fruit and a flash of citrus.
Cabernet Franc, Pays d'Oc, Domaine du Bosc 2023
All the Bordeaux varieties are present in the Languedoc but, by and large, cabernet franc has often given the best results, as it seems to cope well with the climate. This is vibrant, roundly textured and fruity with a hint of ripe raspberry.
Merlot, Pays d'Oc, Domaine du Bosc 2023
A lusciously round, ripe and quite full-bodied merlot from the hot and dry 2023 Languedoc vintage.
Castelnuovo del Garda, Custoza 2023
A clever blend of garganega, trebbiano, cortese and tocai friulano, Custoza is a DOC just south of Lake Garda to the west of Verona. These aromatic, elegant local grapes combine to create a pear, apple and lemon scented fresh, crisp white.
Salice Salentino Riserva, Vallone 2021
Made along the heel of Italy in sea-cooled but sunny Puglia, this old-vine negromaro is generous and soft, with blackcurrant and plum flavours. There's a little mocha and a sweeter finish point , with well judged ageing in large old oak barrels really enhancing the overall quality.
Viognier, Domaine du Bosc 2023
Textbook southern French viognier from the hot 2023 vintage. Exotic, peachy and rich and full bodied. Perfect with a starter of jambon cru and Charentais melon.
Bergerac Blanc La Cuvée des Conti, Domaine Albert de Conti 2023
The de Conti estate has been split between children, hence the change to the name. The wine, though, remains the same and is a blend of 50% semillon, 40% sauvignon with a little of the rare muscadelle for added complexity. The 2023 vintage is full bodied and ripe tasting with flavours of tropical fruit.
Coteaux du Giennois, Domaine de Villargeau 2023
Marc Thibault's Loire sauvignon blanc has great purity, with the classic touch of flintiness and mineral finish typical of its smart Central Vineyards neighbours.