WWF Summer World Classics for Drinking Now Mixed Case

A lovely Madiran made using a higher proportion of both cabernets sauvignon and franc. Dark, ripe and full-flavoured: black fruits, black cherry and spice. There is a lovely sense of freshness in the 2020. Try it with duck magret or roast loin of pork.

A classic blend of grapes almost unique to Etna's slopes - nerello mascalese and nerello cappuccio, this perfumed red really shows its volcanic origin. With bright red-berry and floral notes on the nose, there is an underlying earthy graphite note on the elegant vibrant palate. A great example of the reds coming from this unique terroir.

A refined expression of Nelson's Moutere Hills, shaped by the region’s sun-drenched days and cooling maritime influence. On the nose, there’s a restraint, with citrus peel, a touch of gunflint reduction and savoury biscuit notes that reflect the time in large-format French oak. The palate is bone dry and layered, with a satisfying texture, freshness with depth. A bright core of lemon and grapefruit is wrapped in saline minerality, while wild ferment and extended élevage lend complexity and weight without sacrificing drive. The use of wild malolactic fermentation is handled perfectly, contributing creaminess without softening the wine’s naturally vivid acidity. The winery is run by Mark and Sophie McGill, the former a barrel merchant with access to outstandingly good-quality oak barrels, the latter the extremely talented daughter of Dog Point co-founder, James Healy. This is a serious and stylish chardonnay with clarity and poise, showcasing both the potential of Moutere clay soils and the craftsmanship behind a wine built on purity, energy and structure. A superb example of New Zealand chardonnay with the focus and dryness to match fine white Burgundy.