Winter Warmers Case

A fragrant, plummy and satisfying claret from member favourite Château de Pitray, this unique blend was made from the very best grapes of the vintage. Ripe and intense, yet with freshness too. Partially aged in French oak barrels, the wine reveals notes of damsons, dark chocolate and a hint of liquorice on the finish. For more than 40 years we've worked with the de Boigne family and it is a delight to have done so again for this Generation Series wine to celebrate our 150th Anniversary. this is a bespoke blend made from the cream of the 2020 vintage crop. The quality is similar to, though arguably more premium than, the ‘Madame’ cuvée that is normally considered the château’s top wine, and which we offer en primeur most vintages. I was fortunate enough to be given first access to the best tanks and barrels, and was given carte blanche to put together the Generation Castillon from the excellent 2020 vintage. For more on the story of this wine, please scroll down.

Pinotage is South Africa`s signature grape and arguably nobody does it better than Kanonkop, so we`re delighted to work with them on this succulent, plummy and spicy example. A versatile bottle for red meats and roasted vegetable dishes, its fruit sweetness will complement spicier dishes too.

Australia's Margaret River region may be better known for cabernet but produces some excellent syrah too, which we wanted to shine a spotlight on. This is medium to full-bodied and with all the pepperiness and dark fruit you would expect from syrah but with the silkiness and rounded edges that come from the moderate Margaret River climate.

This rich, full-bodied, blackberry and bramble-scented primitivo benefits from ageing in large wooden botti and in bottle, which has softened the structure and allowed a little spice to develop.

A lovely Argentine blend of 40% malbec, 35% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot kept in large foudres until mellow and round, producing soothing flavours of leather, tobacco and cedar.

A beautifully balanced crianza made predominantly from garnacha, which gives depth and structure to this juicy, spicy Rioja with plenty of blackberry and plum fruit and a sweet, peppery finish.