The Christmas Dinner Case

A well-crafted Crozes from the son-in-law of Hermitage grandée Bernard Faurie. This was tasted from several barrels and from different plots, and has plenty of fruit, a firm structure and good balance.

A silky smooth blend of 55% cabernet sauvignon and 45% merlot from the superb 2019 vintage, this is now drinking beautifully. With vibrant, refreshing cabernet fruit combining with plump, velvety merlot this is a harmoniously balanced left bank claret of impressive purity and length. A Sunday roast classic. For more on the story of this wine, please scroll down.

Refined, clean cut Saar riesling from the famous Scharzhofberg slope, home to some of the world's greatest riesling. This is a finely etched and long German white.

Ripe, yet fresh and well-balanced Pouilly-Fuissé from the inimitable Frédéric Burrier. 50% of the cuvée is fermented in oak `pièces` (228-litre Burgundian barrels), the rest in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks to retain maximum freshness and fruit. It is one of the best entry-level Pouilly-Fuissés we`ve tasted.

A prime example of the fresh, red-fruited and delicately floral pinot which is done so well in Marlborough, New Zealand. Made for us by icon of the region, Ben Glover, this is an elegant Chambolle-esque pinot, with crushed strawberry, cherry and rose-petal notes on the nose. The palate is crunchy, energetic and lifted.

Pure and mineral sauvignon blanc from Radford Dale's new organic estate in the cool Elgin region of South Africa. Fermented and matured in concrete eggs to ensure freshness of fruit whilst also improving mouthfeel. Citrus, peach and wet slate dominate this elegant sauvignon. One for Loire lovers over Kiwi exuberance.