Mas Blanc is a legendary estate, not just of the Roussillon but in all France...ripe and fresh, with lively intensity, creamy fruit and minerality.

Tapiz Torrontés 2010 is a wonderfully tropical, aromatic white.

"...the basic Trebbiano this year is one of the soundest of its type." Gambero Rosso, Italian Wines 2012

"This is what you hope Bordeaux at under a tenner will be...not much is made. You have been warned." The Wine Gang

“An outstanding wine…Delicious strawberry and black cherry fruit intermixed with hints of damp earth and crushed chalk…a terrific buy.” eRobertParker.com

"A supple, juicy Sangiovese with spicy, slightly smoky and meaty flavours that give an effortless Tuscan flavour..." The Wine Gang

"...one of the most important verdejos from the appellation. Elegant, intense and fruity, the 2011 vintage stands out for its freshness and aromatic richness." Guia Todovino

Château Cassagne-Haut-Canon’s La Truffiere 2006 is riding the new wave of Fronsac wines – as this right bank appellation re-invents itself.

"Softly cedary and spicy with mulberry fruit, delicate, creamy, toasty oak and light, lacy tannins...perfectly balanced, true to type and much better than many 2007s." The Wine Gang

"An example of how good the neutral Trebbiano grape can be...a full, dry palate with an opulent texture, honeyed pear fruit and a fresh, mineral finish." The Wine Gang 

"Lenzini is one of the emerging new wineries in the Lucca area." Gambero Rosso 2010

“The 2009 Chianti Classico from Fattoria Le Fonti is a pretty, fleshy red laced with expressive dark fruit. This is an especially generous wine in 2009.” eRobertParker.com

“…loads of perfume, especially strawberries, black cherries, incense and Christmas fruitcake…spicy and medium-bodied…impressive purity…” eRobertParker.com

Prosecco is the perfect aperitif wine and a great value alternative to Champagne.

The superb 2010 vintage has great concentration and backbone, with floral and mineral aromatic complexity and glorious mouthfilling depth.

"...peach, apricot and sea breeze...mineral-inflected, rich and relatively fine mouth coating flavors that possess good punch and ample finishing depth." Burghound

“An aromatic rich and heady wine, concentrated with layers of crunchy dark berry fruits, spice and satisfying and moreish savoury notes." Gambero Rosso, Italian Wines 2012

"Tasting like a top-flight northern Rhone Hermitage rather than a wine from the Cotes du Ventoux...” eRobertParker.com

One of the most highly regarded and critically acclaimed white wines in Italy.

"Sweet dark berry and mineral flavors...Finishes with solid tannic spine and very good length. A very good showing for this Cotes de Castillon wine." Stephen Tanzer

"This is God's Country when it comes to Pinot Noir." James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion

"...a very fine wine, with a dense plum/purple color and notes of graphite, raspberry, black currant and spice box. Attractive, with impressive concentration and a lush texture." eRobertParker.com

Bin 28 is a perfect showcase for warm-climate Shiraz. A great value introduction to the pedigree of the exclusive Bin wines from Penfolds.

Kirsch, black fruits, violet and peach, along with mocha and cinnamon spice on the long fresh and mineral finish.

An excellent introduction to Sauternes - packed with lusciously sweet, honeyed fruit - a real opportunity to taste a great vintage at a great price.

"...there’s a fine mineral backbone and savoury edge there too – but it’s a modern expression of Mercurey in a ripe vintage." The Wine Gang

"Sweet spices, worn-in leather, prune and plums are some of the aromas and flavors in the glass. It reveals lovely integration and balance." eRobertParker.com

"Lenzini is one of the emerging new wineries in the Lucca area." Gambero Rosso 2010

"...plenty of richness and depth in its dark fruit. Leather, smoke, spices, and licorice develop in the glass, adding further layers of complexity." eRobertParker.com

"Full-bodied, very sweet and very intense with vanilla, botrytis spice and piecrust. Best ever from this estate." Wine Spectator

"...rich, dense and powerful with an opulent mouth feel and excellent complexity on the vibrant and solidly long finish." Bughound

“Pure Barossa mocha, blackberry and fruitcake, blended with a generous serve of toasty oak; thick and unctuous on entry, the quite gravelly tannin refocuses the wine...” James Halliday

"An elegant mix of a full range of red and black fruits; medium-bodied, with delicious silky mouthfeel." James Halliday

"A sexy St.-Emilion with more concentration and density than usual ...a crowd-pleasing, quasi-St.-Emilion fruit bomb." eRobertParker.com

"...may turn out to be outstanding given the low yields and the brilliant quality of this vintage in Pomerol.” eRobertParker.com

"...one of Rioja’s reference points…Aromas of earthy minerals, forest floor, iodine, and blackberry lead to an elegant, racy Rioja with spicy fruit and enough structure to evolve." eRobertParker.com

"An excellent vintage for Langoa.” Stephen Tanzer

“This tastes more like a Pauillac than a St.-Julien...a long-term prospect for those with patience.” eRobertParker.com

"The 2001 Banyuls Rimage was outstanding. Spiced tea, maple syrup, candied cherries, gingerbread, and kirsch can be found in its expressive aromatics." eRobertParker.com

Château Langoa Barton 2007 was a Decanter Wine of the Year.

"The 2001 Contino Reserva is a forward, concentrated effort with an elegant personality." eRobertParker.com

"As shrewd consumers know, Pauillac’s value picks remain Grand-Puy-Lacoste." eRobertParker.com

"Bollinger is of course one of the great names in Champagne. The Special Cuvee is typically one of my favorite wines in its price range…" eRobertParker.com

"One of my favorite St.-Emilion boutique vineyards...combines enormous fruit and extraction with off the chart tannins as well as remarkable finesse and elegance." eRobertParker.com

"...precision and intensity and the chiselled acidity and minerality of a cooler, more classic year. Perfect to drink now, but there's no hurry." The Wine Gang

"Silky and elegant, offering cherry, raspberry, currant and violet aromas and flavors. A Brunello of finesse and harmony." Wine Spectator

"...maraschino cherry, California raisin, burning embers in a winter fire and Tiptree strawberry jam....generous...supple and slightly honeyed towards the long finish. " eRobertParker.com

The Les Vergers vineyard produces wines which mature relatively young and are renowned for their opulent, smoky, toasty characteristics.

"This is a great wine...Complex and engaging but always with supreme delineation and focus. Fabulous stuff." eRobertParker.com

"So much fruit on the palate. Lovely texture. Great depth and balance. Rich & generous with a tarry, tobacco-infused finish. An excellent 2000..." eRoberParker.com

"Bargain ahoy! Always reasonably priced and worth every penny/euro/yen." eRobertParker.com

"...as usual, the Lafarge '04s are among the very best of the vintage..." Burghound

"Fat, sweet and suave in the mouth, with enticing firming acidity giving shape to the wine." Stephen Tanzer

"Full-bodied and rich, it is crisp, concentrated and structured with medium to firm, velvety tannins...finishes spicy and long with a little warmth in the finish." eRobertParker.com

"...like an ocean wave suffused with chalk and fresh lime, dramatic in its mineral depth...its alliance of density and silken texture with vivacity and levitating buoyancy." eRobertParker.com

"...a very good to excellent vintage." eRobertParker.com

"...stunning perfume of creme de cassis, blackberries, espresso, licorice...Full-bodied, sensationally concentrated, pure, and well-textured, with a 45-second finish..." eRobertParker.com

"The 2004 Solengo presents gorgeous aromatics followed by super-ripe dark fruit, crushed flowers, herbs, spices and sweet toasted oak that flow from its opulent, full-bodied frame." eRobertParker.com

“Another superb Roc de Cambes in the making, but this will need some time in the cellar.” Stephen Tanzer

"...the 2004 Shiraz G.A.M. is an exceptional example of a precise yet full-flavored, concentrated Shiraz...full-bodied richness, and gorgeous depth as well as texture." eRobertParker.com

"...full-bodied...sweet, smoky, chocolate, cassis, and tar-scented nose, great fruit intensity, full body, a layered texture, sweet tannin, and good grip." eRobertParker.com

"Medium-bodied; elegant, finely structured style; a subtle interplay of blackcurrant, earth, olive and fine French oak; long, balanced finish." James Halliday

d'Arenberg's Dead Arm Shiraz is this prestigious McLaren Vale estate's most renowned offering.

"The 1998 Solengo is a terrific offering. Intense, medium to full-bodied, chewy, and rich, with a multilayered mid-palate and sweet tannin...Impressive! " eRobertParker.com

"Coffee, berry and tobacco aromas on the nose follow through to a full-bodied palate, with chewy yet soft tannins and a long, rich finish. Very chocolaty. " Wine Spectator

Les Belles Voyes is Bonville's top end cuvée; a truly exceptional Champagne for those special occasions.

“...a sensational effort revealing an inky/purple color along with gorgeously complex aromas of cedar, blackberries, creme de cassis, scorched earth, minerals, and smoky new oak.” eRobertParker.com

“...pretty and airy blend of white flower, pear and white peach aromas that are in keeping with the round, intense and obviously mineral-driven flavors...really lovely depth and length. Terrific.” Burghound

"Well concentrated blackberry, dark cherry, praline flavours, fine-grained touch chalky-al-dente tannins. Beautiful richness and volume." Andrew Caillard MW

"...deep, fleshy, medium to full-bodied offering with low acidity, a plump, opulent texture, and a heady finish." eRobertParker.com

One of the most concentrated and ageworthy wines of the vintage.

This was always considered one of the true values left on the left bank - sadly no more, but a maturing vintage such as this lovely 1999 will give you an idea of what all the fuss is about.

"Sweet and full-bodied, with great intensity, huge power...this is an amazing tour de force in winemaking." eRobertParker.com

Fonseca's house style is one of richness and warmth, and lush fruit intensity. The 1983 is magnificently scented, full-bodied, creamy and showing great length and character.

"Inky color, with perfumed cherry and berry aromas, full-bodied, with tons of tannins, intense cherry and berry flavors and a lingering finish." Wine Spectator

"Full-bodied, with superclassy tannins that are polished and very refined. Goes for minutes on the palate. " eRobertParker.com

"A sensational effort and one of the stars of the vintage...Surprisingly full-bodied for the vintage with stunning concentration, purity, and overall harmony, this is another brilliant wine..." eRoberParker.com

"Supple, accessible palate. Pure blackberry, leather with a little iodine. Beautiful balance...A superb Beaucastel.." eRobertParker.com

"Full-bodied and medium-sweet, with gorgeous silky tannins and a long, long finish. Long life ahead." eRobertParker.com

"Fonseca is one of the great port lodges, producing the most exotic and most complex port. With its lush, seductive character, one might call it the Pomerol of Vintage ports." eRobertParker.com

"...mouth-filling, voluminous Shiraz with opulent blue and black fruits, savory flavors, and an exceptionally long, silky finish." eRobertParker.com

"A stylish Beychevelle with subtle sweetness and good balance. Finishes with rather suave tannins and good length." Stephen Tanzer

"A sultry, seductive wine, it luxuriously slathers the palate with rich, yet focused, layers of juicy lemons, red cherries, currants, blueberries, limes, and pears." eRobertParker.com

"Rich and gamy, an explosive mouthful of berries, cherries and wild game notes, which linger on the plump, nicely burnished texture." Wine Spectator

"The 1980 [Taylor's] is probably the best port of the vintage.” eRobertParker.com

"...a spectacular achievement..." Robert Parker. 1998 was a very good year for right bank Bordeaux, find out why...

"Eiswein-like whiff of chili pepper. Impressive custardy richness in the mouth, yet ripe, refreshing citricity keeps the wine dynamic and salty minerality helps extend the finish." StephenTanzer

"This is like an essence of almost weightless yet highly concentrated cabernet sauvignon as only (great) Bordeaux can deliver." Stephen Tanzer

"One of the hottest wines in Tuscany at the moment." Wine Spectator

Prices for the 1988 Bordeaux vintage have been on the march, so this truly represents great value in the market place at present.

"An elegant, refined, open-textured red, with plenty of flavor packed into its sleek frame. Echoes of pure plum, berry, mint and tarragon reverberate on the long finish." Wine Spectator

"...impact of intense small berry flavour, spicy character and meaty complexity supported by a chewy, supple backbone." Jeremy Oliver

"...medium-bodied with firm, meaty tannins, very good weight and depth, the acidity maintaining sufficient freshness...oxtail, dried herbs and a touch of marjoram." eRobertParker.com

“Its only fault is that it is rarely seen on the market, most likely because it has all been consumed.” eRobertParker.com

"This enormously endowed, modern day classic is a legend in the making..." eRobertParker.com

Grivot produces elegant Pinot Noirs poised at the pinnacle of premium Burgundy.

"The finest Duhart-Milon ever made?" eRobertParker.com

Château Branaire-Ducru 1989 comes from an excellent Bordeaux vintage on the left bank.

“Two Hands is a negociant operation run impeccably by Michael Twelftree. It reflects the best that can be sourced from all over South Australia.” eRobertParker.com

"...feminine, lithe, beautifully poised on the finish. Lovely." eRobertParker.com

Château l’Evangile's 2002 vintage is drinking beautifully right now.

Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2005 is a shrewd buy for those seeking Bordeaux quality and value-for-money from the great 2005 Bordeaux vintage.

“A candidate for the “wine of the vintage...” eRobertParker.com

"...full-bodied, dense 2001 possesses layers of flavor, a sweet integration of tannin and wood, and a finish that lasts for nearly a minute.” eRobertParker.com

"...a very good wine for the vintage – a real foodie wine." eRobertParker.com

"The proverbial “Englishman’s Claret”...Classic, fresh, cedary Pauillac nose of black fruits and pencil-shavings. Impressive concentration on the palate...Classic Lynch Bages." eRobertParker.com

"... the “Lafite Rothschild of St.-Julien.” An undeniable success...boasts sweet aromas of creme de cassis, spring flowers, pain grille, licorice, and road tar." eRobertParker.com

"This Cos d’Estournel is powerful and masculine, yet with wonderful freshness and vitality." eRobertParker.com

Great aromatic depth and complexity, with closed musky red fruits, oriental spice and violets. Concentrated but fine and elegant.

"One of the great successes of the vintage...a stunning, pure, classic Pontet-Canet..." eRobertParker.com

"Thick and concentrated...Fat and mouthfilling. Notes of nutty oak and vanilla. A strong vintage for this wine." Stephen Tanzer