Decanter World Wine Awards 2004 - All Winners over £10

A R Lenoble Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 1996

White

Light for a 1996 but elegant with a gentle richness.

Abadía Retuerta Pago Negralada, Sardón de Duero 2000

Red

Purplish, garnet. Elegant, although the wood prevails. Good balance of fruit, wood and acidity, persistent and agreeable. Up to 3 years.

UK price:£52.75 C&D

US price:$80.00 Fine Estates from Spain 001 781 461 5767

Abadía Retuerta Pago Valdebellón, Sardón de Duero 2000

Red

Ripe Tempranillo and good intensity. Very ripe fruit, nice weight, finesse but still quite lovely and rich. Up to 3 years.

UK price:£52.75 C&D

US price:$80.00 Fine Estates from Spain 001 781 461 5767

Acacia Vineyard, Las Amigas Acacia Beckstoffer Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2002

Red

Big, bold purple colours. Smoky plums and prunes, big dense fruit aromas. Also morello cherry sweetness. Light cherry and plum fruit, crisp acidity of liquorice tannins at finish. Midweight. 1 year.

US price:$60.00 Chalone Wine Group 001 707 254 4200

Adami Vigneto Giardino 2003

White

Typical – grassy, asparagus. Nice balance, soft, fruity finish.

UK price:£10.00 Ast

Adega Cooperativa de Cantanhede Beiras Vineyards - Baga 2003

Red

Deep red steel purple. Good fruit, chocolatey tobacco, vanilla. Good acidity, good tannins and middle palate, fresh fruit finish. 2–5 years.

African Terroir Milton Grove Shiraz 2003

Red

African Terroir Winds of Change Organic Pinotage Syrah 2003

Red

African Terroir Out of Africa Reserve Shiraz 2003

Red

African Terroir Cape Soleil Organic Shiraz 2003

Red

Dark ruby. Peppery nose. Some sweet red fruits. Smoky, chalky, oak. Sweet tobacco and chocolate. Very spicy on palate, ripe fruit. White pepper. Sweet red fruits. Quite Syrah/Grenache/Rhôneish. Elegant style. Good acidity and excellent length and balance. 2–5 years.

Agricola F.lli Tedeschi Capitel Monte Fontana 2000

Red

Porty, sweet black fruits, heavy structure, not quite knit. A youthful life.

UK price:£19.99 Sel, N&P, SWC, SHW

US price:$49.00 Dreyfus & Ashby

Agricola Gavioli 2001

Red

Peppery, spicy, ripe black fruit. Soft, round palate. Fresh fruit. Long.

Agricola Gavioli Stoiato dell'Astrone 1995

White

Bitter almonds, figs, burnt orange. Citrus notes mingled with figs, dates. Long finish.

Agricola Poggio Bonelli Poggiassai 2000

Red

Fruity blueberries, intense, vibrant bouquet and elegant. Chocolatey. 5–9 years.

Albert Grivault Les Perrières 2000

White

UK price:£31.00 J&B

Albert Mann Tokay Pinot Gris, Altenbourg, Sélection de Grains Nobles 2001

White

Rich, powerful nose. Very concentrated. Elegant and long. Clean fruit and great balance.

UK price:£37.95 No retailer listed

Albert Mann Tokay Pinot Gris, Hengst 2002

White

Clean, fresh, good concentration. Off-dry. Good wine concentration and length. Good balance in a sweeter style.

UK price:£13.95 L&W, Vod

Albert Mann Riesling Schlossberg 2001

White

Pale golden. Mineral fresh and classic. A dry and steady mineral palate with clean flavour and very good length. Fine texture, a very good Riesling. 2–5 years.

UK price:£13.45 L&W, Vod

Albert Sounit Grésigny 2002

White

Attractive pure gold. Ripe, fresh, rich, appetising. Full, tannins, well integrated with lemony length. Drink now.

UK price:£16.99 EnW

Alberto Siegel Gran Crucero Syrah 2001

Red

High-tone nose. Softer palate. Very concentrated. Fruit has attractive wild flavour. Sweet finish.

UK price:£11.99 Ads, T&S

US price:$20.00 Marie Brizard 0018002475982

Alberto Siegel Gran Crucero Carmenère 2001

Red

Warm inviting bramble/cedar. Some wild fruit/cassis/leaf. Elegant mid weight.

UK price:£11.99 Ads, T&S

US price:$20.00 Marie Brizard 0018002475982

Alderbrook Winery Zinfandel Old Vine, Old Clone 2001

Red

Spicy varietal. Nice attack, flavours follow through. Nice length and layers of fruit for solid bronze.

UK price:£12.95 Clf, Con, DWL, Res

US price:$19.99

Alexandra Bridge Wines Cabernet Merlot 2002

Red

Alexandra Bridge Wines 101 Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Red

Very nice ripe character. Ripe fruit and sweet oak, earthy. Cherry, balance, ripe, sweet, full character, oak. Up to 2 years.

Alexandra Bridge Wines Shiraz 2002

Red

Black-purple, deep. Good berry richness and complex, subtle spice and pepper. Lovely, juicy, ripe and opulent, chewy and spicy, peppery. 2–7 years.

Alexandre Bonnet Prince William Blanc de Noirs, Reserve NV

White

UK price:£11.99 Som

Allan Scott Wines Prestige Sauvignon Blanc 2003

White

Soft, creamy nose; hint of passion fruit. Softer style; lightweight fruit yet elegant and fresh with white peach, bell pepper and passion fruit; clean, fresh. Drink now.

UK price:£12.25 See

Allan Scott Wines Prestige Chardonnay 2001

White

UK price:£12.25 GGr, C28, See

Allan Scott Wines Prestige Pinot Noir 2001

Red

UK price:£12.25 GGr, C28, See

Allegrini 2000

Red

UK price:£32.95 Lib

Allegrini La Grola 2001

Red

Oaky, bitter. Has concentration. Some bitterness at back – dark chocolate, coffee – sweet fruit and balance.

UK price:£13.95 Lib

Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2001

Red

Infused – classic forthcoming modern style. Juicy, ripe berry fruit, rich flavour. Slick, modern and beautiful finish.

UK price:£12.99 Lib

Alpha Domus The Navigator 2001

Red

Deep crimson. Cherry and redcurrant jam with hint of coffee bean. Some earthy red and blackcurrant notes with spiced cherry and plum flavours and smoked oak hints. Some leafy notes too. Drink now.

Alpha Domus AD The Aviator 2000

Red

Very, very crimson. Lovely cedary nose and palate. Youthful with fine elegance balanced

UK price:£24.54 DWL, Han, You

Alpha Estate Alpha 1 2002

Red

Big, earthy, lots of clean fruit. Smoky. Big succulent flavour, lots of ripe fruit, good tannins and acidity. Up to 5 years.

Alpine Pacific Mount Cass Pinot Noir 2002

Red

Raspberry. Black cherry, good structure. Rich, ripe fruit and some hints of complexity and depth. Up to 2 years.

UK price:£12.49 For

Alta Vista Grande Reserve Malbec 2002

Red

Very deep dark colour. Nice perfumed Syrah-like Malbec. Attractive, violets. Up to 3 years.

UK price:£10.95 L&W

Anakena Reservado Riesling 2003

White

Open citrus/floral aroma. Restrained attack, developing minerally, citrus notes on mid palate. Very long. Needs time.

Anakena Onas, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenère 2002

Red

Anakena Onas, Viognier, Riesling, Chardonnay 2003

White

Clean, intense flavours of lime, peach, pear. Hint of wood. Clean cream from oak dominates. Viognier’s exotic note gives lively flavour. Good use of Riesling for acid. Up to 2 years.

Andrea Oberto Vigneto Rocche 1999

Red

Yum! Coffee. Barn feed smell. Fine, meat, deep tannins, full body. Super, powerful.

UK price:£40.00 Ali

Antica Masseria del Sigillo Terre del Guiscardo 2000

Red

UK price:£12.49 Cve, FFW

Antiche Cantine Brema Bricco della Volpettona 2001

Red

Intense dusky fruit, plummy, warm, more cherry. Intense, deep, fruity, rounded, soft, fresh. Drink now.

Antinori Tignanello 2000

Red

Bramble fruit, leather, cedar, slightly gamey. Full, round, juicy.

UK price:£39.99 BWC

Antinori Guado al Tasso 2000

Red

Fruit, mild alcohol. Tar on opening. Smooth, silky, tar and toast with fruit. Drink now.

UK price:£44.99 BWC

Antinori Pian delle Vigne 1998

Red

Fragrant nose, spicy fruit, coconut – long, intense aroma. Fresh, soft tannins. Fragrant, crispy black fruit. Long, juicy.

UK price:£35.00 BWC

Antinori, Castello della Sala Cervaro della Sala 2001

White

UK price:£21.99 BWC

Antipod Chile 2002

Red

UK price:£15.00 No retailer listed

Antonin Rodet Domaine Jacques Prieur Les Combettes 2001

White

UK price:£39.77 RBa

US price:$58.00 WS Deutsch & Sons 001 914 251 9463

Antonin Rodet Château de Chamirey 2002

Red

UK price:£11.88 RBa

US price:$22.99 WS Deutsch & Sons 001 914 251 9463

Antonin Rodet 2002

White

UK price:£11.77 RBa

Antonin Rodet Domaine des Perdrix, Aux Perdrix 2001

Red

Very deep purple. Medium-ripe fruit. Very Pinot with ripe oak. Full, mouthfilling, rich and long. Superb balance and typicity. Great wine for 2001 vintage.

UK price:£32.00 RBa, Feb

US price:$45.00 WS Deutsch & Sons 001 914 251 9463

Apaltagua Grial, Carmenère 2002

Red

Firm style. Concentrated.Could do with more elegance but young, still ripe cherry liquorice/mint, blackcurrant. Another crowd pleaser.

UK price:£19.95 Lib

US price:$40.00 Global Vineyard 001 510 527 5877

Arnaldo Caprai 25 anni 2000

Red

Not much going on – some pepper. Lively blackberry, massive cherry structure.

Arnaldo Caprai Grecante 2003

White

Ascheri Vigna dei Pola, Podere di Rivalta 2000

Red

Soft, jammy, but a hint of alcohol. Soft, fruity, but typical tannic finish. Drink now.

UK price:£26.99 EnW

US price:$40.00 Hatt Brothers, The Wine Company, Carolina wines

Ascheri Poderi di Sorano 1999

Red

Ripe, gorgeous nose. Fleshy, rich, ripe and decadent with complex, lovely flavours.

UK price:£28.99 EnW

US price:$45.00 Hatt Brothers, The Wine Company, Carolina Wines

Ascheri Poderi di Sorano, Coste & Bricco 1999

Red

Pale. Beautiful – ripe and elegant.

UK price:£36.99 EnW

US price:$60.00 Hatt Brothers, The Wine Company, Carolina Wines

Ascheri Podere di Montalupa di Bra 2001

White

UK price:£22.49 EnW

US price:$30.00 Hatt Brothers, The Wine Company, Carolina Wines

Ata Rangi Craighall Chardonnay 2002

White

Pale yellow straw. Quite restrained and elegant on nose with plenty of ripe tropical fruit. Full and powerful but seems a little light on finish. Drink now.

UK price:£19.95 FWN

Austin Hope Winery Roussanne 2002

Red

Intense yellow-gold. Figgy toast. Slight residual sugar, rich mouthfeel, broad stone fruit flavours, almost heavy good fruit intensity and some persistence.

US price:$37.50

Austin Hope Winery Syrah 2001

Red

Pure purple. Spicy blackcurrant, medicinal note. Rich, sweet, full bodied, blackberry, earthy with better chocolate and tannins. 1–2 years.

US price:$47.50

Aveleda Touriga Nacional, Aguieira 2002

Red

Opulent floral aromas. Very pure and fine. Very fine, rich, voluptuous fruit. Wonderful depth, breadth and texture. Ripe, round tannins and powerful length. Very, very good.

UK price:£15.00 Pgl

US price:$28.00 Fatima Pereira 001 401 7230 590

Avignonesi Grandi Annate 1999

Red

UK price:£38.95 Lib

US price:$56.00 Dalla Terra Napa CA 001 707 259 540

Avignonesi Desiderio 1999

Red

Firm but ripe tannins, good acid, lots of berry fruit, good length. 3–7 years.

UK price:£38.95 No retailer listed

US price:$50.00 Dalla Terra Napa CA 001 707 259 540

Ayala Blanc de Blancs 1998

White

Nice structure, will build biscuity nutty complexity, lovely soft, cushiony mousse.

UK price:£29.95 Lib

Ayala Brut 1998

White

Very young, recently disgorged but very good structure, with creaminess building on tangy.

UK price:£28.95 Lib

Ayala Brut NV

White

UK price:£19.94 Lib

Ayala Brut Rose NV

White

UK price:£22.95 Lib

Azelia Vigneto Punta 1999

Red

UK price:£16.50 J&B

Azienda Agricola Ca 'd Carussin Respiro di Vigna 1999

Red

Sweet mahogony/walnut. Intriguing walnut and pips on nose – rich. Rich, opulent flavours. Decadent, brilliant.

Azienda Agricola Cavalchina Amedeo 2002

White

UK price:£12.00 Vin, Evy

Azienda Agricola Cavazza Capitel Santa Libera 2001

White

Honeyed, with some spicy oak, apricots and almonds. Sweet, luscious. Long length.

Azienda Agricola Cennatoio Etrusco 2000

Red

US price:$50.00

Azienda Agricola Coldisole Coldisole 1999

Red

US price:$23.00 D'Aquino Italian Importing

Azienda Agricola Cortese Giuseppe Rabajà 2000

Red

Azienda Agricola F.lli Cigliuti Serra Boella 2000

Red

UK price:£30.00 M&V

US price:$50.00 Domaine Select Wine Estate 001212 279 0799 Chambers & Chambers 001 415 642 5500

Azienda Agricola Fattoria La Torre Esse 2001

Red

Nose full, ripe and creamy. Palate full with raisin chocolate. Up to 5 years.

Azienda Agricola La Sala 2002

Red

UK price:£11.80 Ann

US price:$20.00 Vignaioli Selection, 18 West 27th street, 11 floor New, York 1001 . Tel: 2126863095

Azienda Agricola La Valentina Bellovedere 2000

Red

Nose open and explosive. Big potential, cassis/cedar and cherry wood. 5–10 years.

Azienda Agricola Negro Sudisfa 1999

Red

Subtle spice, evolution, floral. Good concentration of bramble, plum fruit but needs time to intergrate. 2 years.

UK price:£18.95 GWW

Azienda Agricola Negro Bric Bertu 2001

Red

UK price:£14.50 GWW

Azienda Agricola Pisoni Vino Santo 1994

White

Rich, dense honey and vanilla, with fruit.

Azienda Agricola Poggio al Lupo Maremma 2001

Red

Expressive, varietal (cassis) with oak. Sweet, creamy, firm, rich but balanced, a wealth of spice and coffee. Dark chocolate, fruit. 5–10 years.

Azienda Agricola Poliziano Le Stanze del Poliziano 2000

Red

Fresh, vibrant cassis. Silky fine tannins. Fine structure, firm balance, acidity. Good persistence. Elegant wine.

UK price:£35.49 EnW

Azienda Agricola Pratesi Locorosso 2000

Red

Azienda Agricola Querceto di Castellina Podalirio 2001

Red

Rich, smoky vanilla cream and strawberry-cherry aromas. Gripping acidity. 2–5 years.

US price:$15.50 WJ Deutsch & Sons 001914 251 3209/Vinity Wine Company 001 510 601 6010

Azienda Agricola San Lorenzo Vigneto di Solleone 2001

Red

Fruity nose. Hint of tar notes. Rich, supple ripe fruit, multi layered.

UK price:£15.99 No retailer listed

US price:$29.99 Domaine Select + 1 212 279 0799

Azienda Agricola Santa Lucia Riserva Le More 2000

Red

Juicy nose. Mouthfilling, very individual, stylish, complex cherry. Lots of flavour.

UK price:£19.50 B&T

US price:$30.00 Michael Skurmk Wines Inc (+516 6779300)

Azienda Viticole Bava Libera 2000

Red

UK price:£11.55 BBR

Badia a Coltibuono Sangioveto 1999

Red

Oaky but balanced acidity and real sour cherry nose. Nice balance, finishes long.

UK price:£35.99 Cve, FFW

Baileyana Winery Pinot Noir, Firepeak Vineyard 2002

Red

Simple, fruit, pure Pinot. Light, cherry, lengthy, elegant, palate, good. Drink now.

UK price:£14.50 MyC

US price:$23.00 USHI/USCOIT/USJW

Baileyana Winery Syrah 2001

Red

Dense purple. Medicinal, smoky blackberry. Spicy, nicely extracted, full bodied, sweet. 1–2 years.

UK price:£11.50 MyC

US price:$18.00 USHI/USCOIT/USJW

Balnaves of Coonawarra The Tally, Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Red

Aged, subdued, some tobacco. Oak/fruit balance. Good nice tannins. Up to 5 years.

UK price:£47.95 Lib

Balnaves of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Red

Classic elegance, old style, refined. Fruity, quite tannic and leathery, earthy and gravy. Not overly long.

UK price:£18.94 Lib

Banfi Summus 2000

Red

Quite aromatic. Quite dry, ripe black fruits, firm tannins. Satisfying.

UK price:£35.00 Vin, Evy, Res

US price:$63.00 Banfi Vintners (+1 516 6269200)

Barbeito Boal Reserve NV

Red

Clean, delicate nose. Sweet. A pudding wine perhaps but needs more acidity. Drink now.

UK price:£21.95 GNW, But, Hax

Barefoot Reserve Merlot 2001

Red

Lush dense plum and prune aromas, seductive, with coffee on finish. Ripe attack, stewed plums and cherries, pleasant fruit with edge of liquorice/tar. Finishes a little better. Drink now.

UK price:£15.99 No retailer listed

US price:$15.99 UBL

Barón de Ley Finca Monasterio 2001

Red

UK price:£16.99 Thr, Asd

Barone Pizzini Dominè Pievalta 2002

White

Barone Pizzini Bagnadore 1999

White

Intense – stylish. biscuity, complex wine – good combination and length.

Barone Ricasoli Casalferro 2001

Red

Traditional smoky oak – complex, modern yet traditional. Very impressive.

UK price:£25.99 EnW

US price:$44.99 William Grant & Sons. Tel:17322259000

Barone Ricasoli Brolio 2002

Red

UK price:£12.49 EnW

US price:$19.99 William Grant & Sons. Tel: 17322259000

Barone Ricasoli Campo Ceni 2002

Red

Firm red. Pure fruit – clean, acidic. Rich, ripe – high fruit. Very enjoyable.

UK price:£10.99 EnW

Barossa Valley Estate Chardonnay 2002

White

Bright yellow. Nice full style. Long fruit palate. Good balance and excellent length. 2–5 years.

Barossa Valley Estate E&E Black Pepper Shiraz 1999

Red

Capsicum character. Good flavours, mocha, developed character.

UK price:£14.99 No retailer listed

Barros, Alemeida & Ca Vinhos Porto Barros NV

Red

Brown tawny. Very aged. Hot and simple palate, concentrated. Drink now.

Bassermann Jordan Kalkofen Deidesheim Riesling 2002

White

Light yellow. Lovely perfumed, honeyed floral nose. Delicious attractive honeyed rose petal flavours. Excellent breadth, soft granny smith apples, nice length, rich and clear. 5–10 years.

UK price:£11.05 WBn

Batasiolo Bosc de la Rei 2002

White

Good fresh floral character. Light, clean.

UK price:£6.50 MnW

Beaucanon Estate Trifecta 2000

Red

US price:$22.00

Beaulieu Vineyards Tapestry Reserve 2000

Red

Black as a swamp at midnight. Toasted oak, black olives, grilled meat, nuts, gummy: good aromatics. A guzzler, mild tannins, sweet, no tannic resistance, toasted nuts, supportive acidity. Drink now.

US price:$40.00 Diageo Château & Estate

Beaulieu Vineyards Dulcet Reserve 2000

Red

Deep dark purple. Faintly spicy, alcoholic. Olive, ripe berry entry. Medium body, acid, high tannins. Oaky finish. 2–5 years.

US price:$35.00 Diageo Château & Estate

Beaulieu Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford 2000

Red

US price:$25.00 Diageo Château & Estate

Beaulieu Vineyards Beauzeau, Signet Collection 2001

Red

Vibrant oxidative style with blueberry. A little disjointed, lovely flavours, but a little drying, acidity fine.

US price:$25.00 Diageo Château & Estate

Belle Vallée Cellars Pinot Noir 2002

Red

Moderate bright, opaque, ruby. Fairly full red, intense high-toned bouquet; super attack, well structured, has finesse, complex candied strawberries, soft, rich and serious; good length. Refined fruit. Drink now.

US price:$23.50 Joe Wright 001 541 231 7969

Belle Vallée Cellars Reserve Pinot Noir 2002

Red

Deep ruby. Blackberry, ripe cherry and colour with lots of oak. Lasting finish. Up to 10 years.

US price:$35.25 Joe Wright 001 541 231 7969

Bellenda Miraval, Extra Dry 2003

White

Nice, dense and fruity, almondy chocolatey. Drink now.

Bellenda San Fermo, Brut 2003

White

US price:$15.00 John Given Wines 001 245 266 3554

Bellingham The Maverick, Syrah 2002

Red

Bellingham Spitz, Merlot 2002

Red

Deep red, opaque. Fragrant, bright Merlot fruit. Savoury notes. Chunky wine, promises a lot on mid-palate, oak-dominated finish. Full. 2–5 years.

Benegas Sangiovese 2001

Red

Virtually Amarone style, hugely dense tannins, concentrated. Long. Up to 2 years.

UK price:£11.99 AlV, Ant, Boo, CSH, ChS, Chh, CuH, Del, Hax, Irm, Rai, R&S, NoI, TWC, VDi

Benegas Blend 2000

Red

UK price:£12.99 AlV, Ant, Boo, CSH, ChS, Chh, CuH, DEI, Hax, Irm, Rai, R&S, NoI, TWC, VDi

Beni di Batasiolo Sovrana 2002

Red

UK price:£11.00 MnW

Beni di Batasiolo 1999

Red

UK price:£18.00 MnW

Beni di Batasiolo Cerequio 1999

Red

Pale. Highly complex nose. Fresh spice, christmas fruit, will evolve into a great bottle. Elements of acid, tannins, fruit, aroma. A wine of stature.

UK price:£27.00 MnW

Beni di Batasiolo Vigneto La Corda della Briccolina 1999

Red

Fresh zippy look. Clash of rose aromas, fresh fruit. Structured tannins, lovely development, architectural style, beautiful balanced wood, integrated. Classic blend.

UK price:£36.00 MnW

Beringer Blass Wine Estates Wolf Blass President's Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Red

Leafy fruit nose. Good acidity, rich fruit and finish.

UK price:£11.99 Asd, Odd

Beringer Blass Wine Estates Wolf Blass Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Red

Red-purple. Ripe, raspberry fruit, chocolate, toasty note. Full bodied by style. Oak dominated but good balance. Up to 2 years.

UK price:£14.99 Maj, Ths

Beringer Blass Wine Estates Wolf Blass Gold Label Shiraz 2001

Red

Dark red-purple with black tones. Dark berries, menthol. Nice fruit, some spiciness, full, ripe tannins. Juicy – good length. Up to 2 years.

UK price:£14.99 WvD

Beringer Blass Wine Estates Beringer Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Red

Bright, clear ruby. Roasted coffee, cedar and vanilla with good fruit balance. Good wine, oak. Integrated and lots of spice and vanilla. Drink now.

UK price:£12.99 WvD, BWC

Beringer Blass Wine Estates Wolf Blass Gold Label Chardonnay 2003

White

Good yeasty, refined barrel fermented and leesy. White pear, subtle undergrowth, good oak. Lovely balance with nutty, leesy feel and refined elegance. A touch firm but good. 2–7 years.

UK price:£11.99 Maj, Ths

Beringer Blass Wine Estates Beringer Vineyards, Pinot Noir 2002

Red

Red to pinkish red. Leather, cherry cough drops, mint. Medium body, acidity, tannins, balanced, dusty, medium length, brown spice. 2–5 years.

UK price:£12.99 WvD

Beyerskloof Synergy Cape Blend Reserve 2001

Red

Opaque-dense. Inky, crushed oyster shells, very powerful primary aromas. Minty, fruity taste. Soft and supple. Very chunky, Mohammed Ali style. Big bruiser of a wine. 5 years+.

UK price:£20.00 Rai

Bibi Graetz Testamatta 2001

Red

UK price:£46.00 F&R

US price:$70.00 William Grant & Sons 01732 225 90000

Bilton Wines Shiraz 2002

Red

Deep cherry/ruby. Powerful, rich, perfumed, alcohol, coal tar, pepper and spice. Lush fruit. Sledgehammer. Qute sweet. Good backbone of tannin and acidity. 2–5 years+.

UK price:£20.00 Arl, EnV

US price:$30.00 Southern Starz, Jorhn Gorman 001 714 892 3030

Bilton Wines Merlot 2002

Red

UK price:£15.00 Arl, EnV

US price:$25.00 Southern Starz, Jorhn Gorman 001 714 892 3030

Bimbadgen Estate Signature Sangiovese 2003

Red

Oak, sweet, some residue. Quite firm and rich. Sweet, jammy ripe fruit and good acids, spice and a touch taut. Drink now.

Bimbadgen Estate Shiraz 2002

Red

Bright, vibrant. Simple, easy cherry flavours. Oak stands but needs time.

Biondi Santi Sassoalloro 2001

Red

Broad, slightly baked. Generous fruit, very ripe, medium dryish tannins. Solid.

UK price:£18.50 Ali

Bisol Garnei 2002

White

Shy. Straightforward, soft fruit, soft minteral edge. Drink now.

Blackstone Merlot 2001

Red

Dense purple. Spicy, smoky, tarry, vanilla; Well extracted, sweet, firm structure, lovely finish. 1–2 years.

UK price:£15.99 MCW

US price:$18.00

Blackstone Chardonnay 2002

White

Light yellow, bright. Aromatic. Bright, balanced, moderate depth, citrus, some layers. Well integrated. 2–5 years.

UK price:£15.99 MCW

US price:$18.00

Bodega Mustiguillo Finca Terrerazo 2001

Red

Very dark purple. Lovely rich fruit, ripe perfume. Wonderful fruit, nice crisp tannins. Excellent length. Up to 10 years.

UK price:£19.95 Lib

US price:$20.00 Eric Solomon (European cellar)

Bodega Noemía de Patagonia Malbec 2001

Red

Vibrant damson-plum, toasty-spicy oak, chocolate notes. Up to 3 years.

UK price:£57.95 Lib

US price:$120.00 Vias Imports NY 001 212 629 0200

Bodega San Pedro Vallobera 1998

Red

Darker than average. Classic. Lots of fruit, generous, long. Needs time. 5–10 years.

UK price:£11.95 GWW

Bodegas Alavesas Solar de Samaniego Vendimia Seleccionada 1998

Red

Cherry. Overripe, plums, chocolate. Fiery texture, with light wood. 5 years.

Bodegas Alavesas Graciano, Solar de Samaniego 2000

Red

Bodegas Arzuaga Reserva Especial 2001

Red

Bodegas Arzuaga Gran Arzuaga 2002

Red

Opaque red. Classic, needed a little time and development. Opulent, very well balanced, tannic flavours. 5–10 years.

Bodegas Campillo 1994

Red

Mahogany. Spicy, earthy, leather, sweet, plum, old wood. Mature. Dry, high acidity, bit too dry tannins but quite intense. Drink now.

UK price:£19.99 Zou, HoF, Hwl, CeT

Bodegas Durón Durón Reserva, Colección, Zarcillo de Oro, Reserva 1996

Red

Deep red with some browning. Good development. A smooth drink. Drink now.

Bodegas El Mesón SL El Mesón 1995

Red

Red/garnet colour. Soft, warm oak and fruit. Some richness. Good. Up to 3 years.

UK price:£14.99 STK

Bodegas Esmeralda Argento Reserva Malbec 2002

Red

Bodegas Fillaboa Albariño 2003

White

Jumps out at you! Beautiful example. Plenty of acid and enormous length. Drink now.

Bodegas La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza 1998

Red

UK price:£13.99 Sai

Bodegas Larchago Izarbe 1995

Red

Ruby/red. Delicate, perfumed mature – dried rose petals. Big, crisp structure, lots of tannin – fruit still to come. Drink now.

Bodegas López Hermanos Pedro Ximen Don Juan NV

White

Rich, nutty nose. Warm, rich. Drink now.

UK price:£34.99 C&D

Bodegas Luis Cañas Seleccion De La Familia 1997

Red

UK price:£14.99 All

Bodegas Luis Cañas Hiru 3 Racimos 2001

Red

Very deep red. Dark, rich liquorice. Toast, wood, rich liquorice and christmas pudding. Vibrant fruit. Big structure. Concentrated and good balance. 5–10 years.

UK price:£50.00 All

Bodegas Luis Cañas Amaren Reserva, Tempranillo 1999

Red

Cherry red. Coffee, oak. Flavoursome but missing a touch of acid. 3 years.

UK price:£24.99 All

Bodegas Marco Real Señorio de Andión 2001

Red

Cherry red. Elegant toasty oak. Excellent, smooth, balanced. 2–5 years.

UK price:£19.95 Oak

Bodegas Monasterio De Yuso De David Moreno 1998

Red

Bodegas Murúa 1998

Red

Bodegas Murúa Veguin De Murúa 1995

Red

Developed cinnamon, cocoa, sweet plum, complex. Dry, lots of spicy tannins. Lovely cherry bramble fruit. Long. 2–5 years.

Bodegas Olarra Summa Añares 1999

Red

UK price:£19.90 C&D

US price:$36.42 Classic Wines

Bodegas Ondarre Mayor de Ondarre 2001

Red

UK price:£19.90 Hal

US price:$36.43 Classic Wines

Bodegas Ontanon Ontanon 1998

Red

Meaty, spicy, old oak, bitter cherries. High alcohol, good soft tannins, mature, spicy style, quite high alcohol. 2–5 years.

UK price:£12.00 Wat

Bodegas Palacio Especial 2000

Red

Very deep purple. Oaky, smoky, black cherry, hint of red. High alcohol, good tannins, good firm structure, chunky fruit, sweet fruit, firm. 5–10 years.

UK price:£19.99 Har, Odd

US price:$30.99

Bodegas Primicia Julián Madrid, Selección de Familia 1999

Red

Gorgeous, opulent, zingy fruit, spectacular length – wonderful balance. 2–10 years.

UK price:£10.15 Ply, Com, Rus

Bodegas Ramón Bilbao Mirto 2001

Red

Very deep red. Clean but undeveloped. This has quality. Still in its infancy. Oak very pronounced. 5–10 years.

US price:$43.00 William Grant & Son (732 225 59000)

Bodegas Ramón Bilbao 1996

Red

Ruby red. Oak, tobacco. Excellent, agreeable and a long finish.

US price:$40.00 William Grant & Son (732 225 59000)

Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel Resalte 2000

Red

US price:$26.00 FB McDonald Imports, IWC

Bodegas Salentein Chardonnay 2003

White

Galia melons, green apples, vanilla notes, touch of butter. Soft and rich, spicy oak, balancing acidity. Drink now.

Bodegas Salentein Primus Pinot Noir 2002

Red

Classic Pinot nose. Up to 4 years.

UK price:£14.00 CPy

Bodegas Tobía 2000

Red

Spicy, dark cherries on nose. Full-bodied character, spicy style, quite well made. 2–5 years.

Bodegas Valtravieso VT 2002

Red

Bodegas Valtravieso Reserva 1999

Red

Bodegas Vinícola Real Vina los Valles de Vinicola Real 2000

Red

Deep purple. Reduction, spicy, cherry. A bit drying, tannin, high alcohol. Quite traditional style. 2–5 years.

US price:$10.00 Domaine Select Wine Estates (212) 279 0799

Bodegas Vinícola Real 200 Monges 1999

Red

Powerful, heady, rich fruit nose, Smoked paprika. Delicious creamy, elegant charge of fruit, balance. Great length. 2–3 years.

US price:$25.00 Domaine Select Wine Estates (212) 279 0799

Bodegas y Viñedos Viña Mayor Viña Mayor, Secreto Reserva 1999

Red

Opaque red. Classic nose. Palate well balanced but rather lightweight. Plenty of fruit though, and a good length. 2–5 years.

US price:$40.99

Bogle Winery The Phantom, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre 2001

Red

UK price:£12.50 GWW

Bollinger Grande Année 1996

White

Very nice, but lacks finesse for gold.

UK price:£54.99 Sai, Sel, Tes, Maj, BBR, Har, Odd

Bonterra Vineyards Roussanne, Lake View Vineyard 2002

White

Youthful. Super intensity apricots. Hot pure apricots. Lovely wine but not varietal. Lovely acidity. Floral.

UK price:£10.99 Odd

Bouchard Finlayson Missionvale Chardonnay 2003

White

Bright lemon; Lemon zest, some spice and toasty oak. Quite light. Very elegant. Well integrated. Up to 2 years.

UK price:£11.50 You, GGr, Wai

Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak, Pinot Noir 2002

Red

Medium ruby. Bright raspberry fruit; Good flavour and integration. Bit tight and youthful. Promising. 2–5 years.

UK price:£16.99 You, GGr, Wai

Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal 2002

Red

Mid-light colour. Very fragrant, ripe nose, savoury, roses. Quite jammy on palate. Good length, very attractive. Drink now.

UK price:£14.25 You, GGr, Wai

Brancaia 2001

Red

UK price:£18.50 EnW

US price:$31.00 W Grant & Sons 001 732 225 9000

Brigaldara 1999

Red

Intense. Full of concentration, powerful.

UK price:£30.00 Vin, Evy, Har

Broadfields Merlot 2001

Red

Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz 2001

Red

Bright red. Ripe, simple fruit. Seamless silky palate. Good long flavours.

UK price:£38.95 Odd

US price:$6.00

Brokenwood Rayner Vineyard Shiraz, Vineyard Selection 2002

Red

Very spicy aromatic, liquoricy. Good intensity and concentrated spicy fruit. Very nice cola spice, quality with lovely taut/tight balance and fine tannins.

UK price:£24.95 Odd

Brokenwood Forest Edge Chardonnay, Vineyard Selection 2002

White

Golden bright. Complex, barrel fermented. Worked style, long, multi dimensional. Drink now.

UK price:£12.95 Lib

Brookfield Vineyards Cabernet Merlot, Reserve Vintage 2002

Red

Deep ruby. Black fruit, cedar. Aromatic; blackcurrant. Supple, sweet fruit, well structured and balanced. Up to 5 years.

Brovia Barolo Rocche 1999

Red

UK price:£36.99 VDW, Bat

US price:$60.00 Select Vineyards, Rosenthal Wine Merchant

Brovia Ca' Mia 1999

Red

UK price:£32.99 VDW, Bat

US price:$65.00 Select Vineyards, Rosenthal Wine Merchant

Bruno Clair La Dominode 1998

Red

UK price:£23.00 J&B

Bruno Rocca Rabajà 2001

Red

Buitenverwachting Christine 2000

Red

Deep garnet. Delicate red and black fruit. Fennel. Full, generous, good flavour and length. 5 years+.

UK price:£14.00 Odd

Bürgerspital zum HI. Geist Würzburger Stein Gewürztraminer Spätlese trocken 2001

White

Very rich, ripe tropically, almost lychee. Opulent ripe fruit in palate, rich, attractive, nice weight, good length, nice clean fruit. This is well made. Attractive length. 2–5 years.

Bürgerspital Zum HI. Geist Würzburger Abtsleite Riesling Eiswein 2002

White

Deep golden colour. Wonderfully honeyed botrytis nose. Very sweet and rich, very rich full and direct, excellent acidity. Very sweet, almost like drinking concentrated grape juice. 5–10 years.

C Da Silva Presidential NV

Red

Red tinged amber with tawny olive-green rim. Addictive, light-toned cordial on nose. Dark, diluted on the palate too! Very remarkable. Drink now.

C Da Silva Presidential V 2000

Red

Good dark, rich colour. Attractive ripe fruit. Mouth quite full and peppery. Reasonably long.

C. Da Silva Presidential Golden White 1952

White

Calatrasi Terre di Ginestra "651", Nero d'Avola 2002

Red

Complex, forthcoming. Cherry – lovely structure, full bodied and full flavoured.

UK price:£12.99 No retailer listed

Calatrasi Terre di Ginestra, "651" Nero d'Avola/Syrah 2001

Red

Fine savoury fruit, good acid breadth palate. Very nice. Individual earthy, coarse tannins and long finish.

UK price:£12.99 No retailer listed

Calem NV

Red

Very deep black/purple colour. Excellently youthful wine. Very young black fruit – concentrated but simple. Lovely youthful fruit. Powerful, deep wine.

Calem 2000

Red

Very deep black/purple. Very closed tight nose. Lovely sweet, full, ripe wine. Great depth of fruit and very full bodied. 15–25 years.

Calem 1983

Red

Pale bright. Spice, herbal notes. Elegant wine. Long fruit finish. Very good – not really at peak! 5–10 years.

Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay 2002

White

UK price:£15.00 WTr

US price:$20.00

Cambria Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2001

Red

UK price:£17.00 WTr

US price:$22.00

Camigliano 2002

Red

Alcohol and cherry fruit. Fresh fruit with some intensity. Enjoyable finish. 2–5 years.

UK price:£25.00 L&W

US price:$40.00

Camigliano Poderuccio 2002

Red

UK price:£10 N/A UK

Camigliano Gualto 1999

Red

UK price:£35 N/A UK

Campo alla Sughera Arnione 2001

Red

Firm red. Classic blackcurrant fruit tannins with a bit of lead pencil. Low acid, a bit soupy with super smooth tannins.

Canava Argiros Estate Argiros 2003

White

Lemon yellow. No nose. Nice, elegant mineral. Tight.

US price:$20.00 Vina Meditteranean, MD

Canava Argiros Vinsanto 1984

Red

Delicious layers of toffee but savoury too. Lovely weight and balance. One to linger over.

US price:$80.00 Vina Meditteranean LLC, MD

Candido Cappello di Prete 1999

Red

Candido Duca d'Aragona 1997

Red

Cantina del Vermentino Galana 1999

Red

Peppery, crunchy black fruit with good quality tannins, fresh and lingering.

UK price:£15.49 Vvd, SHW

Cantina di Montecchia La Bastia 2001

White

Amber. Apricots and lovely toastiness. A very toffee mouth. Drink now.

Cantina di Montecchia Riserva dei Fondatori 2001

White

Cantina Sociale di Negrar 2001

Red

On the classic side, sweet fruit, coffee, ground fruit.

UK price:£21.00 Ali

Cantina Sociale Valpantena Ritocco 2002

Red

Alcoholic, ripe fruits. Medium-bodied, ripe fruit with crisp tannins. 2–5 years.

Cantina Sociale Valpantena Terre di Verona, Ripasso 2002

Red

Peach fruit on nose, cherry liqueur. Ripe fruit, straightforward but quite long.

Cantina Sociale Valpantena Quintus, Ripasso 2001

Red

Cantina Sociale Valpantena Falasco 2000

Red

UK price:£22.99 EnW

US price:$12.00 Monsieur Touton Selection Tel 001 212 2550674

Cantina Sociale Valpantena Via Nova 2001

Red

Rich plums and pruney fruit. Complex caramel, raisined sweet chocolate liqueur. Firm tannins. 5 years.

Cantina Sociale Valpantena 2001

Red

Deep black. Jammy black fruit. Tannic – pungent coffee, slightly bitter, long finish, stalky,

UK price:£22.99 EnW

US price:$9.70 Monsieur Touton Selection Tel 001 212 2550674

Cantina Tollo Cagiòlo 2000

Red

Chocolatey, complex, meaty and full. Rich herbal and toasted nuts. 2–5 years.

UK price:£13.25 Alivini

Cantine Caputo Fescine 2003

White

Cantine Grotta del Sole 2003

Red

Ripe, fresh violets and plums. Firm, crisp acidity, smooth tannins. Up to 5 years.

Cantine Lenotti Le Olle 2002

Red

Perfumed, strawberry, roses. Very upfront cool wine, a bit alcoholic. Drink now.

UK price:£10.00 MnW

Cantine Leonardo 2001

Red

Floral, perfumed, elegantly oaky nose. Juicy and refreshing. Full bodied.

UK price:£11.25 Lib

US price:$16.99 E J Gallo Modesto CA

Cantine Leonardo Santo Ippolito 2001

Red

Smoky. Oaky but with ripe blue finish. Quite silky on the texture. 5–10 years.

UK price:£18.99 Lib

US price:$35.00 E J Gallo Modesto CA

Cantine Leonardo San Zio 2001

Red

UK price:£14.99 Lib

Cantine Toscane Blu L'Unico 2000

Red

Cape Mentelle Chardonnay 2002

White

Barrel fermented, butterscotch. Balanced. Melon and butter characters.

UK price:£13.50 P&S

US price:$24.99 Clicquot Inc 001 212 888 7575

Cape Mentelle Cabernet/Merlot 'Trinders' 2001

Red

Very dark red colour. Classic aromatic expression. Lots to it. Ripe and luscious with fruit spice. Good acid balance. Goes through with a great length. Up to 5 years.

UK price:£11.00 Wai

US price:$17.99 Clicquot Inc 001 212 888 7575

Cape Mentelle Semillon Sauvignon 2003

White

Nice herbaceous fruity nose. Youthful fruit. Good richness and complexity. Should develop well.

UK price:£10.00 Wai

US price:$14.99 Clicquot Inc 001 212 888 7575

Capel Vale Wines Frederick Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2002

White

Capetta Somerfield NV

White

Pale lemon. Fresh, grapey, vibrant. Light, refreshing, delicious, not too sweet.

Cardinale 1999

Red

Very intense colour. Rich, berry-like fruit, quite figgy. Good concentration, a little too heavy but good length. 2–5 years.

UK price:£100.00 WTr

US price:$135.00

Carlos Serres Onomástica 1995

Red

Vanilla, meaty undergrowth. Dry, full bodied and spice, well-integrated tannins, chocolate, long. 2–5 years.

UK price:£14.00 LPh

Casa Agricola das Mimosas Chocapalha 2001

Red

UK price:£15.00 C&B

Casa Donoso 1810 Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère 2001

Red

Lots of cassis. Concentrated, ripe, sweet tannins. Has potential. Moreish style.

UK price:£14.99 Hax, BFV

Casa Donoso D Donoso, Limited Edition 2001

Red

UK price:£19.99 BFV

Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta 2001

Red

Elegant again though a touch alcoholic. Good use/choice of acid to tame the fruit. Refreshing big style.

UK price:£37.50 Sai, Unc, Gdh, Far, RdV, Har, Sel

US price:$60.00 Schieffelin & Somerset +1 212 251 8426

Casa Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Syrah 2002

Red

Green fruit, restrained but noticeable oak, light spice. Elegant and attractive. Good balance of leesy and oaky character on palate. Good structure and length. Drink now.

UK price:£28.00 No retailer listed

US price:$19.00 Schieffelin & Somerset +1 212 251 8426

Casa Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Merlot 2001

Red

Attractive, herbaceous. Very concentrated, elegant, refreshing but very deep. Very good example. Needs time.

UK price:£12.99 Maj,Thr,Sai,Bth,EWG,Sel,Hic,BlB

US price:$19.00 Schieffelin & Somerset +1 212 251 8426

Casa Marin Laurel Vineyard 2003

White

Very pleasant gooseberry. Light nettle scent. Some wet stone character – subtle, inviting. Light spritz; delicious balance – some weight, touch of ripe sugar. Lovely. Drink now.

UK price:£12.00 L&W

Casa Vinicola Garofoli Grosso Agontano Riserva 2000

Red

Concentrated cherry liqueur nose. Tight, rich, a little overweight, cherry and plum fruit, new oak on finish.

UK price:£12.99 Plo

Casa Vinicola Zonin Podere di Giangio 2000

White

UK price:£18.45 Zon

Casale Triocco 2000

Red

Very dense black fruit, elegant, herbaceous. Fresh and juicy with tight tannins. Refreshing.

UK price:£13.00 No retailer listed

US price:$21.70 supreme Wines & spirits +1 212 404 7904

Casale-Falchini Paretaio 2000

Red

Good extracted blueberries and prunes. Very traditional. Spicy and firm tannins.

UK price:£13.00 RdW, Rae

US price:$18.00 Bedford Brands Ltd Tel: 01914 833 2725

Casale-Falchini Campora 1998

Red

Castellani Villa Lucia 2000

Red

UK price:£10.99 Buc

US price:$12.99 Biagio Cru & Estates

Castello Banfi Poggio alle Mura 1999

Red

Delicate cassis. Restrained. Good structure, still very young, good potential.

UK price:£45.00 Vin, Evy, Res

US price:$75.00 Banfi Vintners (+1 516 6269200)

Castello Banfi Poggio all'Oro 1997

Red

Nose clean and ripe, open and drinking well, leather and earthy hints, combined with very black fruits.

UK price:£70.00 Vin, Evy, Res

US price:$125.00 Banfi Vintners (+1 516 6269200)

Castello Banfi Serena, Sauvignon Blanc 2003

White

UK price:£16.00 Vin, Evy

US price:$19.00 Banfi Vintners (+1 516 6269200)

Castello Banfi 1999

Red

Ripe, fruity, perfumed oak. Sweet oak, morello cherry fruit. Will improve.

UK price:£32.00 Vin, Evy, Res

US price:$66.00 Banfi Vintners (+1 516 6269200)

Castello Colle Massari Collemassari 2001

Red

Castello del Trebbio Lastricato 1999

Red

Straight vinosity on the nose. Mouth unyielding. Very immature.

Castello del Trebbio Pazzesco 2000

Red

Fruity, rosemary, ripe berries, succulent. Tannic, fresh, oaky. Intense. 5–8 years.

Castello della Paneretta Terrine 1999

Red

UK price:£30.00 Vin, Evy

Castello di Bossi Berardenga 2001

Red

Rich, spicy cherries, chocolatey hints, complex, rich. Palate full, firm, warming and mouthfilling. Up to 5 years

UK price:£13.00 Wtd

US price:$25.00 Winebow Inc 001 201 445 0620

Castello di Bossi Corbaia 2000

Red

Nose rich and ripe, classy fruitcake, cherry and violet. Earthy, big structure and long length. 2–5 years.

UK price:£30.00 Wtd

US price:$60.00 Winebow Inc 001 201 445 0620

Castello di Bossi Berardo 2000

Red

Elegant, austere, tobacco. Vibrant fruit, well structured, medium length, fresh.

UK price:£19.00 Wtd

US price:$35.00 Winebow Inc 001 201 445 0620

Castello di Bossi Girolamo 2000

Red

UK price:£30.00 Wtd

US price:$60.00 Winebow Inc 001 201 445 0620

Castello di Fonterutoli 1999

Red

Oak and dried cherry fruit. Ripe, sweetish tannins, dry finish. 2–5 years.

UK price:£24.99 Tes

Castello di Meleto Rainero 2000

Red

Ripe fruit – red berry, coffee beans, intense bouquet. Sweet tannins – fresh and vibrant. Cocoa.

US price:$32.00

Castello di Meleto 2001

Red

Nicely firm, but will evolve very well. Bright acid and good length.

UK price:£12.80 Lai

Castello di Poppiano Tricorno 2000

Red

Closed up, classy. Serious, very dry – rustic, big structure. 5 years+.

UK price:£14.50 GWW, MoC

US price:$42.49 AIMC Co INC; Allied Beverage Group; Classic Wines Import; Continental Divide; Gourmet Gallery;

Castello di Querceto Il Sole di Alessandro 1999

Red

Feverishly old fashioned. Spicy, oak, toasted fruit. Vibrant.

Castello di Querceto 1999

Red

Castello di Vicchiomaggio Semifonte di Semifonte 2001

Red

Castello Vicchiomaggio San Jacopo da Vicchiomaggio 2002

Red

Castello Vicchiomaggio Ripa delle More, Rubbia al Colle 2001

Red

UK price:£15.86 Hal

US price:$45.00 Laird & Co 001 732 5420 312

Cavas Castillo Perelada Gran Claustro Tinto de Castillo Perelada 2001

Red

Sunny nose with pencil and leaf. Very drinkable though highly charged. A tasting wine.

UK price:£30.00 StG

US price:$75.00

Cave de l'Abbé Rous Cyrcée 2002

Red

Opaque ruby. Sweet, ripe peppery nose. Peppery, juicy fruit, oaky ripeness. Silky smooth tannins, supple. Good length of classy fruit. Drink now.

Cave de l'Abbé Rous Helyos, Muté sur Grains, Vin Doux Naturel 2002

Red

Deep purple. Forward, blackberry and lemon nose. Moderate concentration – well balanced. Sweet, ripe, good oak. Drink now.

Cave de Roquebrun Seigneur d'Aupenac 2003

White

Bright gold. Mélange of peach and pineapple. Ripe, exotic. Rich, good concentration of apricot and peach. Good texture by finish. 2–5 years.

Cave de Roquebrun ORB Rouge 2003

Red

Bright purple. Plenty of primary berry fruit. Good, fit, clear, well presented. Good weight. Drink now.

Cave de Roquebrun Seigneur d'Aupenac 2001

Red

Very full, intense. Lovely red garrigue ‘tapenade’. Real character. Ample, lush, lovely, violets. Real concentration and a mass of wild herbal fruit. Drink now+.

Cave de Turckheim Brand, Tokay Pinot Gris 2000

White

Slightly perfumed. Richly concentrated, medium sweet, very ripe but dry. Quite warm and alcoholic. Good length.

UK price:£12.99 Thr

Cave des Vignerons Grenouille 2000

White

Slight botrytis on nose. A bit of petrol on palate. Needs time. 5–9 years.

UK price:£30.00 M&S

Cave Spring Cellars Icewine Riesling 2001

Red

Intense honeyed apricots. Rich, intense, honeyed with good balancing acidity. Full bodied and fat. Drink now.

UK price:£24.95 BBR

US price:$50.00 Nial Haden & Assoc

Cave Vinicole de Ribeauville Cuvée Prestige 2003

White

CAVIT Bottega Vinai, Lagrein Dunkel 2001

Red

Fruity, appealing. Rich, fat, smooth, long, very appealing. Delicious.

UK price:£16.50 MeW

CAVIT Maso Toresella, Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2000

Red

Finesse, breeding – Bordeaux style. Well-integrated oak/fruit, considerable elegance, red berry fruit. Supple, long.

CAVIT Altemasi, Riserva Graal, Talento Metodo Classico 1995

White

UK price:£22.50 MeW

CAVIT Bottega Vinai, Traminer 2003

White

UK price:£16.50 MeW

CAVIT Zeveri, Müller Thurgau 2002

White

UK price:£19.00 MeW

CAVIT Vinai Bottega, Chardonnay 2003

White

UK price:£16.00 MeW

CAVIT Quattro Vicariati 1998

Red

UK price:£22.50 MeW

CAVIT Aréle, Vino Santo 1995

White

Intense orange blossoms. Rich and concentrated. Lovely. Drink now.

UK price:£35.00 MeW

Cecilia Beretta Picaie 2000

Red

UK price:£12.00 C&B

Cecilia Beretta Terre di Cariano 1999

Red

Cherry liqueur on palate, peach, dried fruit, if one can say that, almost delicate.

UK price:£28.00 C&B

Cellers VS 96 Can Bonastre Cabernet Sauvignon Crianza 2000

Red

US price:$8.75 Metropli Wine Merchants NY 001 212 581 2051

Champagne Deutz Cuvée William Deutz 1996

White

Classy Champagne, classic structure, fruit and acidity.

UK price:£54.99 BWC

US price:$125.00 Maisons Marques & Domaines 001510 286 2000

Chanson Père & Fils Teurons 2002

Red

Lashings of new oak marks the excellent ripe, soft fruit. Chunky, powerful, full flavoured, weighty. Might yet come round. 2–5 years.

UK price:£14.99 No retailer listed

Chanson Père & Fils Perrieres 2002

White

UK price:£30.99 Tan, Aur

Chanson Père & Fils Hauts Marconnets 2002

White

Interesting bouquet of stony, flinty, peachy fruit, minerals. Cool, mineral. Quite intense, concentrated, a touch rustic at the finish but complex. Up to 2 years.

UK price:£12.99 Men

Chanson Pere&Fils Clos Des Feves 2002

Red

UK price:£23.99 C&B, Pen

Charles Heidsieck Rosé 1996

Rosé

Attractive orangey/pink. Subtle, integrated fruit with some added complexity. Attractive, creamy, raspberry fruits but still quite young and acidic.

UK price:£37.95 Max

US price:$70.00 Remy Amerique 001 212 399 4200

Charles Heidsieck Mis En Cave en 2000, Brut Reserve NV

White

Vanilla-dusted fruit. Classy, mis-en-cave style. Comes out in the glass. Splendid.

UK price:£23.49 Max

US price:$35.00 Remy Amerique 001 212 399 4200

Charles Heidsieck Brut 1995

White

Lovely toasty aromas and great autolytic finnese.

US price:$65.00 Remy Amerique 001 212 399 4200

Charles Heidsieck Cuvée 'Champagne Charlie' 1985

White

Light yellow/straw. Evolves. Good character. 2–5 years.

UK price:£85.00 Max

US price:$125.00 Remy Amerique 001 212 399 4200

Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve, Mis en Cave en 1998 NV

White

Fresh, creamy fruit. Some biscuity complexity. Really quite impressive.

UK price:£23.49 Tes

Charles Melton Wines Shiraz 2001

Red

Bright depth of plum fruit. Lovely sweet fruit, opulent, integrated with perfume. Lovely seductive, sweet, juicy and elegant.

UK price:£22.95 Lib

US price:$35.00 Commonwealth Wines & Spirits 001 508 2619300

Chassenay d'Arce Jacques Boncoeur NV

White

UK price:£13.99 Bon Coeur Fine Wines

Château Bas Cuvée du Temple 2001

Red

Deep opaque ruby. Tarry ripe, earthy nose. Serious flavours, good concentration and power. Plummy, earthy bread fruit, good length. 2–5 years.

UK price:£14.49 WBz

US price:$18.00 Grape Expectations +1 510 412 5969

Château Bas Cuvée du Temple 2002

White

UK price:£14.49 WBz

US price:$18.00 Grape Expectations +1 510 412 5969

Château Beau Rivage 2001

Red

UK price:£14.00 OBr

Château Beau Rivage Le Phare de Château Beau Rivage 2000

Red

Warm, earthy, vivid, full, soft, creamy, long on the nose. Deep textured, perfumed blackcurrant and blackberry. Good depth and charge of fruit. Up to 5 years.

UK price:£28.00 OBr

Château Beau-Site Cru Bourgeois 2001

Red

Dense, oaky nose. Rich, well balanced, fleshy finish, tannins, plenty of ripe fruit, long across the palate and long to finish. Stylish, complete, very good. 5–10 years.

Château Belingard Ortus 2001

Red

UK price:£13.50 Ear

Château Belle Garde Cuvee l'Excellence 2001

Red

Château Berliquet 2001

Red

Black red. Dense, toasty oak, dominated by fruit. Elegantly balanced, middle weight, new oak present. Sweet fruits with fine tannins. Long length, classy, very successful. Superb. 5–10 years.

UK price:£24.00 BBR, C&B, L&W, WSD, Maj, Rol

US price:$45.00 Lamber Imports +1 908 725 21 00/ The Country Vintner+1 804 784 2886

Château Bernadotte Cru Bourgeois 2000

Red

Complex oaky mineral nose. Fruit and spice. Beautifully elegant. 2–5 years.

UK price:£12.20 F&R, L&W, SWA

US price:$22.00 USKWS; USSWS; USWAL

Château Bousquette Cuvée Prestige 2001

Red

Very full, intense. Plenty of concentration, richness, spice, character, warmth. Ample, lifting, ripe and generous. Good rich fruit. Drink now.

US price:$26.00 Organic Wine Co, San Francisco 001 415 256 8888

Château Branaire Ducru Cru Classé 2002

Red

Dense oak and blackcurrant nose. Rich, ripe fruit cloaked in abundant new oak. Good, sweet fruit length. 5–10 years

Château Cambon La Pelouse Cru Bourgeois 2000

Red

Sweetly ripe nose and marked new oak. Fairly well balanced, medium bright with good concentration. Long. 5–10 years.

UK price:£20.00 Far

Château Camplazens Premium, La Clape 2001

Red

Violets, black olives. Good focus and concentration. Ripe, balanced, tapenade, luxurious and very complete. Drink now.

UK price:£15.99 DBy, CBC, Hax, P&S, Tan, Sca, WCv, Vet, Dec

US price:$25.99 Merlin Wines, New Orleans, LA 001 504 832 1100

Château Camplazens Camplazens Viognier 2003

White

UK price:£15.99 Hax, P&S, Vet, Tan, CeD

US price:$25.99 Merlin Wines, New Orleans, LA 001 504 832 1100

Château Canevault Cuvée Salomé 2001

Red

US price:$15.53

Château Capion Apollonia 2001

White

UK price:£10.00 Sie, Dor

Château Capion Domaine Capion, Fiona 2000

Red

UK price:£12.75 Sie, Dor

Château Carignan Prima 2001

Red

Attractive nose. Generous concentration with nice oak. Good effort. Tannins will soften. Acidity well pitched. 2–5 years.

UK price:£11.57 C&B

Château Castenet Greffier 2001

Red

Château Citran Cru Bourgeois 1998

Red

Nice mature, rich and convincing. Flavours are developing well and will make a good finish. 2–5 years.

Château Corbin-Michotte 2001

Red

Top-class wine, real depth, nice balance, refreshing, lasts well. 5–10 years.

Château d'Eck 2002

Red

Château de Barbe Blanche Réserve 2001

Red

Rich, ripe, toasty oak, hedonistic, impressive. Lovely rich fruit, mouth filling, nicely balanced, good acidity, unobtrusive oak and long. 2–5 years.

Château de Bligny Grande Reserve NV

Red

Malo-yeast/complex fruit. Well structured. Great food wine. Will age.

UK price:£16.45 Ear

Château de Bligny Grande Reserve, Rosé NV

Rosé

UK price:£18.50 Ear

Château de Candale 2002

Red

Cedar toast and oak. Luscious, cherry fruit and bright oak. Very attractive indeed, well-crafted tannins. 5–10 years.

Château de Côme 2000

Red

Dark red ruby. Restrained elegance. Spice, oak, fruit in fine balance. Long and strong. 5–10 years.

Château de Fesles "la Chapelle" 2002

White

Mid yellow. Some honey. Crisp and fresh with lovely honeyed fruit. Good depth of flavour. Elegant style, with good length and balance. 2–10 years.

Château de Francs Les Cerisiers 2002

Red

Blackberry and cedar oak. Rich medium weight with a fine, firm tannin and fresh acidity. Elegant blackberry. 2–5 years.

UK price:£10.50 Haw

Château de Lardiley 2002

Red

Very ripe, oak-tinged nose. Fresh weight with nice juicy flavour – mid tannin and good aromatic length. Savoury. 2–5 years.

Château de Monthelie 1998

Red

Nice purple-red. Toasty-oaky rich fruit. Full freshness. Still very young. 2–5 years.

UK price:£14.50 J&B

Château de Pierreux 2003

Red

Ultra-ripe, sweet, some integrated oak. Deliciously ripe, succulent. Soft, very juicy, delicious now. Will improve when tannins soften. Drink now.

UK price:£11.95 Lib

Château de Seguin Cuvée Carl 2000

Red

Fresh currants. Not swamped by oak. Soft, full, rich with earthy elegance but no persistence. Up to 2 years.

US price:$25.00 Cape Cod

Château Dereszla 5 Puttonyos 2000

White

Medium gold. Not yet settled but very alive citrus/honey. Medium concentration but plenty of imbued tangy hints to be savoured. Ends light. 5 years+.

Château Dereszla Furmint Late Harvest Reserve 2000

White

Gold/very green. Lime flavour and very bright touch. Good, rich, intense fruit – clean and appetising. Long and elegant. Up to 5 years.

Château Dereszla 6 Puttonyos 2000

White

Super sweet and straight and pure. Wonderful pure intensity with increasing bite and background. Drink now.

Château Dereszla Aszú Eszencia 1988

White

Green highlights. Green intensity/energy. Concentration is total. Complex wine dominated by its high acidity, exotic and glossy. Sexy posh spice! 5 years+.

Château Deyrem-Valentin Cru Bourgeois 2001

Red

Château Du Cros 2001

Red

Very nice balance, fresh, medium weight. Gentle spices. Mid length. Drink now.

UK price:£11.50 InV

Château Du Cros 2003

White

Château du Juge Cru Quinette 2001

Red

Full, opulent note, sweet fruit , spices and flowers. Honeyed, creamy. 2–5 years.

Château du Retout Cru Bourgeois 2002

Red

Dark, dense berry skin. Elegant, sophisticated nose. Succulent, vibrant very rewarding, excellent in the context of 2002, indeed any vintage. Drink now.

UK price:£12.45 CdP

US price:$17.00 Grand Vntage 0016096888484

Château du Tertre Cru Classé 2001

Red

Château Farizeau Cuvée Choisie 1999

Red

Château Fleur Cardinale 2001

Red

Rich, ripe, black fruits, notes of almond, toasty oak. Very nice fruit, good pure Merlot. High acidity, firm tannins. 2–5 years.

Château Fombrauge 2001

Red

Dense, ripe blackberry fruit. Classy new wood. Firm, dry, predominantly new wood tannins. Ripeness and concentration. Spicy attack. 5–10 years.

Château Fonroque 2001

Red

Simple calm, restraint, prospect of quality. Superb, deep with refined fresh fruits. And very long, harmonious finish. 5–10 years.

Château Fortia Château Fortia Cuvée du Baron 2001

Red

UK price:£18.49 Cve, FFW

US price:$55.00 Junguenet-Wine of France-Mountainside. NJ

Château Gaudrelle Le Sec de Château Gaudrelle 2002

White

Château Gaudrelle Château Gaudrelle 2002

White

Château Giscours Cru Classé 2001

Red

Château Grinou La Combe de Grinou, Grande Réserve Blanc 2003

White

Pale gold. Subtle, hidden. Good fruit develops slowly on palate, a little edgy, but overall sweet concentration. 2 years.

Château Haut Barrail Cru Bourgeois 2001

Red

Dark berry skin. Finely scented, classic nose. Light, balanced and with a rewarding long, smooth finish. 2–5 years.

Château Haut Bertinerie 2002

Red

Deep, dense berry skin. Opulent, aromatic with fine herbaceous notes. Extracted berry fruit and toasted oak. Impressive, bold, with fine-trained tannins. 2–5 years.

UK price:£12.00 Lor

Château Haut Bertinerie 2002

Red

Creamy, cheesy, herbaceous, plenty of character. Richly flavoured. Off dry, rich, long on the palate. Up to 2 years.

UK price:£12.00 Lor

Château Haut Monplaisir Pur Plaisir 2001

Red

Opaque. Wonderful scents of bonfires and raw meat. Ripe terroir mixture. Deep vivid palate built on a core of smoky fruit. Soft tannic mass integrated into finish. Brilliant oak integration. Excellent. Up to 6 years.

UK price:£18.99 www.modernfrenchwine.co.uk

Château Henye 5 Puttonyos 2000

White

Classic young open, lime. Simple, developed, bright, good acid/sugar balance. Classic, complex. 5 years+.

Château L'Escart Cuvée Prestige 2001

Red

Restrained dark fruit nose. Quite tight and firm. Tannic style and terroir. 2–5 years.

Château l'Escart Cuvée Omar Khayam 2001

Red

Warm spray of fruits. Vivid and long. Fresh, floral. Soft, firm texturing here. Earthy, vivid, mouthfilling. Up to 5 years.

Château La Caderie 2001

Red

Château la Fleur Peyrabon 2000

Red

Scented, cedary nose, persistent, quite fruity. Elegantly balanced, integrated ripe fruit – rich tannins, good length. Stylish. 2–10 years.

UK price:£13.33 Mls

Château La France Cuvée Séléction 2000

Red

Château La Garde 2000

Red

Elegant, with a long, sweet fruit core – stylish, complex. Very good. 5–10 years.

UK price:£15.00 BBR

Château la Lagune Moulin de la Lagune 2000

Red

UK price:£15.95 Lib

Château la Roche Beaulieu Amavinum 2001

Red

Oak, berry skin. Fine, elegant, cedary notes. Sumptuously smooth, carefully moulded. Modern with a balanced finish.

UK price:£22.95 GWW

Château La Tour de By Cuvée Prestige, Cru Bourgeois 2001

Red

Dark berry skin. Light, elegant, complex with fine tannins. 2–5 years.

Château la Tourette 1997

Red

Developing fruit. Settled, steady maturity. Sweet/ripe and good balance. 2–5 years.

UK price:£18.95 GWW

Château la Tuilerie des Combes 2002

Red

Delicate, harmonious nose. Luscious with bright front, carefully matched to oak. Impressive texture. 2–5 years.

Château La Tuilerie des Combes Cuvée Rubens 2002

Red

Château La Tuilerie des Combes 2002

Red

Château la Varière La Grande Chevalerie 2001

Red

Inky, opaque blackcurrant. Heavy new oak, sweet, ripe, dark berry fruit. Charry tannins – pity because fruit is good. Very young. Some length. 5 years.

UK price:£20.00 BBR

US price:$30.00 Wine Symphony inc (+1 212 226 82 83)

Château la Varière Les Melleresses 2000

White

Deep golden colour. Intensely botrytic, orange peel, bitter aromas. With plenty of botrytis and acid balance. Fresh, appealing.

UK price:£24.00 BBR

US price:$35.00 Wine Symphony inc (+1 212 226 82 83)

Château la Varière Les Melleresses 1er Tries 1997

White

Lovely and floral, citric, caramelly, fruity, botrytis. Complex and intense. Fine textured, richly sweet, luscious, but with good acidity. Flavours of oranges and lemons, bitter, toasty. Excellent length.

UK price:£70.00 BBR

US price:$100.00 Wine Symphony inc (+1 212 226 82 83)

Château Lagarosse "Les Comtes" 2001

Red

Ripe fruited. Nicely balanced, modern tannic, quite alcoholic, very ripe – some complexity, good length. 4–8 years.

Château Lamothe de Haux Cuvée Valentine 2002

Red

Fine-scented nose with fruit, oak and mineral notes. Elegant, poised, light, modern but well balanced. 2–5 years.

UK price:£12.74 Roo, Man, Dsm

US price:$20.00

Château Lascombes Cru Classé 2001

Red

Scented cedary nose. Rich, elegant mid weight, supple. Good length. 5–10 years.

UK price:£33.00 AWW

US price:$59.00 Ferrer Wine Estates

Château Lascombes Chevalier de Lascombes 2001

Red

Lush, full, rich and mouthcoating. Subtle and understated, long, persistent, tapered blackcurrant fruits, soft, gravelly depth beneath. Graceful and good. Drink now.

UK price:£15.99 Wai

Château Lavillotte Cru Bourgeois 2000

Red

UK price:£15.95 Ear

Château Le Boscq 2000

Red

UK price:£17.00 BBR

Château Le Grand Verdus Grande Réserve 2001

Red

Lively, ripe berry fruit nose. Good fruit concentration – warm, full. 2–5 years.

UK price:£22.50 No retailer listed

Château le Pape L'Excellence 2000

Red

UK price:£13.99 M&S

Château le Payral Cuvée Marie-Jeanne 2001

White

Full gold colour. Honeyed, complex, almondy-apricot scents, with tangy intensity. Initially explosive flavours of butter and apricot, almond fruity, subsiding to a lingering creamy finish. Outstanding for this appellation. Up to 2 years.

UK price:£13.99 EnW

Château le Thil Comte Clary 2000

Red

Powerful, peach nose. Blackcurrants and tobacco. Fine balance, harmonious fruit, good extraction,and length. 5–10 years.

UK price:£14.20 C&B

US price:$23.00 European Cellars 001 704 358 1565

Château le Thil Comte Clary 2001

White

Toasty oak nose. Well balanced, fresh, dry, gently honeyed well-sustained flavours, good length. Good. 2–5 years.

UK price:£12.73 C&B

US price:$24.00 European Cellars 001 704 358 1565

Château les Grands Chênes Cru Bourgeois 2001

Red

Solid, confidently full fruit style. Very clear and impressive. Very modern style. Will develop very well as the balance is excellent and already at ease with itself.

Château les Moines Cru Bourgeois 1996

Red

Château Les Moines Cru Bourgeois 2000

Red

Dark red, Dense, closed nose, but ripe fruit. Medium full, firm without being coarse, rich – complex. Harmonious.

Château Lestrille Capmartin Cuvee Prestige 2000

Red

Rich, healthy fruits. Heavy subtle variety and ripe. Soft, with vivid heavy depth, subtle complexity. Up to 3 years.

Château Los Boldos Grand Cru 2000

Red

Ground coffee, slight smoky, and spicy notes, energy. Spicy, peppery, black fruit, fresh, holds up well, finish impressive

UK price:£21.99 HBJ

US price:$55.00 Dreyfus Ashby +1 212 818 0770

Château Malescasse Cru Bourgeois 2001

Red

UK price:£22.00 No retailer listed

Château Marbuzet Cru Bourgeois 2001

Red

Typical cedar. Nicely made. Good sweet/ripe style. Good tannins, and maturing very well. 5–10 years.

Château Masburel 2001

Red

Good intensity. Youthful for 2001. Ripe, classy oak/mealy. Positive and concentrated. Ample fruit, good texture and balance. Well made and some style. Drink now.

UK price:£12.50 SVS

US price:$25.00 J. Garland 'Dionysus, 3216 Wellington Court, Suited, Raleigh, N. Carolina 27615 0019197908205

Château Mazeyres 2001

Red

Château Meyre L'Enclos Gallen 2000

Red

Classy, intense and spicy mineral nose. Very attractive depth of fruit and sleek oak. Balanced, long. 5–10 years.

Château Montfollet 2003

Red

Full, modern, tannic, ripe, oaky, alcoholic, forceful, modern style - bit of a bruiser. On the hot side, but good. 2–5 years.

Château Montlau Hors Serie 2000

Red

Tasty with chocolate fruit. Fresh, medium-bodied fruit with fresh tannins. Enjoyable.

UK price:£30.00 F&E

Château Moujan Cuvée La Vallière, La Clape 2001

Red

Deep ruby. Juicy, brambly, blackberry fruit. Broad, mineral, earthy fruit, mouthfilling black cherry and chocolate fruit, more grenadine style, characterful and classy. 2–5 years.

Château Paveil De Luze 2001

Red

Classic restraint. All in proportion. Supple, velvet style with underlying tannins. Long, strong and yet smooth. 2–5 years.

UK price:£11.50 AHW, AIW, Ell, Jas, PLe, Kai, Maj, Net

US price:$22.99 USSWS

Château Petit Bocq 1998

Red

Deep, dense. Fine fruit and smoky nose. Luscious, ripe fruit and sweet oak. Very well judged. Long length. 2–5 years.

UK price:£12.90 J&B

Château Petit-Village 2001

Red

Rich, roasted, chocolate. I suspect this is what Parker-Pomerol lovers are after. Sumptuous on the palate. 5–10 years.

Château Peyrabon Cru Bourgeois 2000

Red

Opens slowly and very well. Should do well. New style. Has the right weight but needs a little more ‘energy’. 2–5 years.

Château Peyrat-Fourthon 2002

Red

Château Peyrat-Fourthon 2001

Red

Château Peyredoule "Maine-Criquau", Vieilles Vignes 2001

Red

Château Phélan Segur Frank-Phélan 2000

Red

Dark red. Dense, mineral infused; ripe fruited. Very well balanced, full bodied, hot, ripe, generous, fleshy, long across the palate, complex, long grained, and with succulent length. 5–10 years.

UK price:£18.00 Open Market

US price:$18.33 Palm Bay Imports, +1 800 872 56 21

Château Pichon Longueville Cru Classé 2001

Red

Fine mineral notes. Distinguished. Crisp, keen, alert, elegant, firm. 8–10 years.

UK price:£35.10 No retailer listed

US price:$53.00

Château Pichon Longueville Les Tourelles de Longueville 2001

Red

Dense tannic nose. Well balanced, slightly old-fashioned wine with firm, ripe fruit, soft mid palate, long finish, elegant, long term, but good new wine! 5–10 years.

UK price:£15.00 No retailer listed

US price:$27.00

Château Pipeau 2000

Red

Rich, warm, toasty, roasted nuts, smells delicious. Lovely sweet attack on palate, beautifully balanced. Heavy on the oak, but still young. Complete. 2–10 years.

UK price:£25.50 AlW, GWr, RAN, T&S, WCv

US price:$20.50 Masciarelli Wine Co MA 01 781 335 6620

Château Pomeaux 2000

Red

Dark rich ruby. Intense, spicy notes. elegant, flattering with ripe fruit and sweet oak. Delicious. Up to 2 years.

Château Reynella Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Red

Deep purple. Ripe, cassis and oaky with a leafy edge. Good intensity. Pure and ripe cassis. Good tannins, a bit coarse but good length and balance.

UK price:£13.99 No retailer listed

Château Rollan de By Cru Bourgeois 2001

Red

Berry fruits, plums – lovely. Concentrated style with fruity high tannins. Should develop well after 4/5 years.

Château Rollan de By Cru Bourgeois 2002

Red

Very ripe, sweet blackberry fruit. Well balanced, flowing, ripe, fruited Merlot style. Juicy, lightly tannic, modern. Complex, attractive, firm oak. 2–5 years.

Château Rouquette sur Mer La Clape 2002

Red

Full, very intense. Very expressive violets, garrigue character. Good texture and mouthfeel. Ripe, silky and characterful. Drink now.

Château Saint-Bénézet Cuvée Prestige 2001

Red

Deep purple. Rich, plenty of oak, concentration, briar. Tight structure, good fruit, tough, moderate weight and reasonable fruit. Up to 2 years.

Château Sénéjac Cru Bourgeois 2001

Red

Sophisticated, scented nose. Elegant and long. This is a wine of class, with firm-grained tannins and soft oak. 2–5 years.

Château Sénéjac Karolus 2001

Red

Deep purple. Dense, sweetly ripe fruit. Well-balanced, light, firm oak around sweetly ripe fruit. Very nice, elegant, juicy, stylish. 5–10 years.

Château Ste Michelle Chardonnay Cold Creek 2001

White

light yelllow; Big ripe style. Oak and volatile acidity complexity. Salty lactic style. Shows rich attack and broad palate. Food acid. Complex, big oak style. Nice length.

UK price:£17.97 BWC

Château Ste Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate, Merlot 2001

Red

Dark. Peppery, herbal, chocolate; menthol, tight, spicy, simple. Drink now.

Château Ste Michelle Merlot 2000

Red

Tannic, creamy, lean bodied, not fruity, slightly drying. Drink now.

Château Ste Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Cold Creek Vineyard 2001

Red

Colour vibrant, dense. Ripe cassis, blackberry, intense and complex. Nice attack, pure fruit flavours. Broad despite angular tannins, a wine of some class and balance for ageing. 2–5 years.

Château Ste Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Red

Ripe cassis, plum; deep, solid, concentrated, firm, quite elegant but will age. 5–7 years.

UK price:£10.49 BWC

Château Ste Michelle & Dr Loosen Eroica Riesling 2002

White

Light yellow. Apricot, peach, floral, evergreen flavours on the palate. Medium body, lively, racy, balanced. Up to 3 years.

UK price:£14.99 BWC

Château Suduiraut 2001

White

Mid gold. Fine honey, new oak, botrytis. Rich, concentrated, medium weight Sauternes, very sweet, but nicely defined by fresh acidity. Long, complex, racy, very well sustained, with excellent length. Lovely example of 2001. 5–10 years.

Château Suduiraut Castelnau de Suduiraut 2002

White

Beautifully balanced, elegant middle weight Sauternes, sweet, fresh, refined, subtle flavours.

UK price:£17.00 No retailer listed

US price:$30.00

Château Tournefeuille 'La Curé' 2001

Red

Dark, ripe, plummy fruit with fine oak. Fleshy medium weight of moderate complexity. Good balance. 2–5 years.

Château Tournefeuille 2001

Red

UK price:£19.00 McK

US price:$18.00

Château Trianon 2002

Red

Intense, spicy new oak overlaying primary fruit. Chewy fruit and toasty oak. Long drive and careful tannins. 5–10 years.

UK price:£32.00 HHC, EdS

Château Villa Bel-Air 2001

Red

Light, sweet, cedary. Medium fruit, ripe, sweet fruit, some length, pretty, stylish, nice fruit persistence. Up to 5 years.

Château Villa Bel-Air 2002

White

Toasty oak. Medium full, lush, dry oak. Savoury, good length and freshness. Good definition of character. 2–5 years.

Chestnut Grove Wines Merlot 2001

Red

Deep red. Plummy ripe, fruitcake. Very grippy finish.

Chestnut Grove Wines Estate Chardonnay 2003

White

Chiara Boschis E. Pira Cannubi, Chiara Boschis 1999

Red

Huge vibrant wine. High acidity as well as being elegant. Great. 5–10 years.

UK price:£44.99 EnW

Chimney Rock Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District 2001

Red

Dark ruby. Cassis, chocolate toasty. Mid full, soft, supple, light cherry fruit.

UK price:£27.95 DWL

US price:$45.99

CJ Pask Reserve Merlot, Gimblett Gravels 2002

Red

UK price:£11.99 L&W

CJ Pask Reserve Declaration, Gimblett Gravels 2002

Red

Very dense crimson. Very restrained yet complex and fine nose. Lovely cassis fruit. Well-handled oak. Not too hot. Good, very long – fine even. Up to 3 years.

UK price:£11.99 L&W

Clairault Estate Cabernet Merlot 2001

Red

Ripe, plummy, rich with olive, US oak and sweet fruit. Quite high acid but good mineral, leafy edge and length with purity and balance. 2–5 years.

UK price:£12.99 Stf

Clairault Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Red

Good oaky palate with medium fruit concentration. Long with oak/tannin balance. 2–5 years.

UK price:£12.99 Stf

Clairault Estate Reserve Cabernet Merlot 1998

Red

Red brick tones. Evolved aromas, stewed fruit. Prune compote. Not very integrated.

UK price:£21.99 Stf

Cloof Pinotage 2002

Red

Deep, deep colour. Very leafy, stalky fruit. Metallic-mulberry notes. Sweet vanillary oak. Lush fruit – a ‘crowd pleaser’. Bit hard and one-dimensional on finish. 2–5 years.

UK price:£10.99 BWC

Clos de la Vieille Eglise 2001

Red

Well balanced, rich middle length, firm tannins. Long, sweet, concentration of Merlot fruit. Refined, stylish, complete. Excellent, lovely length too! 5–10 years.

US price:$50.00 bvewines.com

Clos Du Val Ariadne 2001

White

Very dense. Heavy oak use, candied orange peel. Rich attack oak monster, hot but good. Complex, rich style. Up to 2 years.

UK price:£19.99 Cap

US price:$32.00

Clos Du Val Pinot Noir Carneros Vineyard 2001

Red

Dusty garnet; fresh, lively rhubarb. Youthful, but quite short. Ripe raspberry fruit, black pepper. Good acidity and grippy tannins. 2–5 years.

UK price:£22.99 Cap

US price:$38.00

Clos Du Val Chardonnay 2001

White

UK price:£13.99 Cap

US price:$21.00

Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Red

Bright deep purple. Bitter chocolate, clove. Ripe plum, blackberries, olive, meaty, earthy, medium-full body, acidity, medium tannins, long finish. 5–10 years.

UK price:£18.00 Cap

US price:$28.00

Clover Hill Pipers River 1999

White

Col d'Orcia Poggio al Vento, Riserva 1997

Red

UK price:£50.40 Ali

Col Solare 1999

Red

Plum, pencil length, cassis, great nose. Deep, lovely smoky – toasty, pretty fruit, but drying out the palate. 3–5 years.

Col Vetoraz Extra Dry 2003

White

UK price:£11.25 MiG, A Moveable Feast

US price:$24.00 USHI; USSWS

Colio Estate Vineyards CEV Merlot Reserve 2002

Red

Intense deep red. Oaky, peach fruits. Sweet fruit, well extracted, mouthfilling, minty finish, soft tannins. 1–2 years.

US price:$24.95 Leone Imports (001 734 454 5640)

Colio Estate Vineyards Icewine Vidal 2002

White

Coppery gold. Intense, honey spicy. Honeyed apricot, influence, full bodied. 3–5 years.

US price:$42.95 Leone Imports (001 734 454 5640)

Collemassari Grattamacco 2001

Red

Faint liquorice but distant fruit. Some wood and toast. 2–5 years

Colonnara Ubaldo Rosi Metodo Classico Riserva 1997

White

Colonnara Tufico 2001

White

Elegant, refined mineral and honeyed complexity. Long and very aromatic, with a beautiful, honeyed, toasty finish and superb depth. Drink now.

US price:$14.99 Winebow Inc 001 201 445 0620

Compagnie Médocaine des Grands Crus Cap Royal 2003

White

Compañia Bodeguera de Valenciso Valenciso 2000

Red

Clean and strong. There is everything here: fruit-tannins balance. Needs time. Good length. 5–10 years.

UK price:£14.00 DcW

US price:$30.00 Classical Wines 9075 Holman Road NW Seattle WA 98117 USA

Compañia Bodeguera de Valenciso Valenciso 1999

Red

Some oak, cold tea nose, with a hint of figs and walnuts. Some good fine notes and style, pleasant gentle oak. 2 years.

UK price:£14.00 DcW

US price:$25.00 Tricana Imports 001 556 935 4080

Contadi Castaldi 2000

Rosé

US price:$44.00 Dufour & Company Ltd 001 617 734 6488

Contadi Castaldi Satèn 2000

White

Wonderful intensity. Long, elegant, powerful and round on the finish. Long and refined. Stunning. Drink now.

US price:$44.00 Dufour & Company Ltd 001 617 734 6488

Contarini Spumanti Incrocio Manzoni 6.0.13 2003

White

Contesa Contesa 2000

Red

Contino Viña Del Olivo 2001

Red

Deep red, good legs. Varietal, good. Rich, fruity, excellent. 2–5 years.

UK price:£45.00 Mar

Coopers Creek Reserve Cabernet Merlot, Gimblett Gravels 2002

Red

Very deep ruby. Blackcurrant, earthy. Rich fruit, supple, plentiful tannins. Good fruit and definition. Up to 2 years.

UK price:£13.59 Stf

Coopers Creek Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere Valley 2003

White

Fresh and zesty, lots of varietal character. Very well made but lacks real intensity and vibrancy on finish. Drink now.

UK price:£10.49 Stf

Coriole Vineyards Shiraz 2002

Red

Dark, deep red. Smashing rich Shiraz nose. Clean, rich, well balanced.

UK price:£11.99 Dll, Hed, Tan

Cosimo Taurino Il Patriglione 1997

Red

UK price:£23.99 Cve, FFW

Costa di Bussia Riserva 1997

Red

UK price:£24.49 Cve, FFW

Craggy Range Winery "Le Sol", Gimblett Gravels 2002

Red

High oak, rich fruit; sweet, succulent, integrated oak. Well balanced, lacks pure varietal character. Up to 5 years.

UK price:£30.00 Dis, Cap

US price:$55.00 KOI

Craggy Range Winery The Muna Road Vineyard 2003

White

UK price:£10.00 Dis, Cap

US price:$19.00 KOI

Craggy Range Winery Old Renwick Vineyard 2003

White

UK price:£10.00 Wai

Craggy Range Winery "Sophia", Gimblett Gravels 2002

Red

UK price:£20.00 Dis, Cap

US price:$50.00 KOI

Craggy Range Winery Gimblett Gravels Block 14 2002

Red

Very, very dense crimson. Very sweet peppery fruit. Opulent, silky, intense; needs time for varietal character to develop. Rich. Up to 3 years.

UK price:£16.00 Dis, Cap

Craggy Range Winery Avery Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2003

White

Pale lemon. Gentle white pepper and grass. Spicy white pepper overlying grassy melon, white peach. Intense, pungent weight. Drink now.

UK price:£12.00 Dis, Cap

Crawford River Riesling 2001

White

Slightly dumb nose, obvious fresh spritz. Quite ripe, sweet and juicy, individual style. Good acidity.

UK price:£12.50 J&B

Croft Quinta da Roeda 1987

Red

UK price:£14.99 NAJ, Uni

Crown Estates of Hungary Szarvas Vineyard, 6 Puttonyos 1994

White

Golden/tawny. Burnt marmalade. Lighter style – nice fixed acidity. Pithy – not clumsy but smooth and charismatic. 3 years+.

UK price:£38.49 Har, HvN

Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2000

Red

Evolved, ruby. Ripe, clean. Soft and supple, ripe tannins, good oak balance. Very long.

UK price:£19.95 Lib

Cusumano Cubia, Insolia 2002

Red

UK price:£14.99 Bac

US price:$18.00 Vin Divino

d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings Grenache,Shiraz,Mourvedre 2002

Red

Hint of raspberry, slightly stewed, very ripe, sweet stewed fruit. Dense inky concentration and powerful chewy, chunky feel and balance. 2–5 years.

UK price:£22.00 Bib, Odd

US price:$65.00 Old Bridge Cellars

d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Red

Quite aromatic berry fruits. Good fruit richness with cassis flavours, good concentration and richness. Well made.

UK price:£22.00 Bib, Odd

US price:$65.00 Old Bridge Cellars

d'Arenberg The Galvo Garage 2002

Red

Complex, light. Big, full wine, dry finish.

UK price:£11.00 Bib, Odd

US price:$35.00 Old Bridge Celars

d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viogner 2002

Red

Shiraz. Lovely sweet, dry, balanced Shiraz. Good length. Up to 5 years.

UK price:£11.00 Bib, Odd

US price:$35.00 Old Bridge Cellars

d'Arenberg The Derelict Vineyard Grenache 2002

Red

Lovely almond notes, lifted aromatics, even some elegance. Ripe, rich, sweet and full of liquorice, earthy fruits. Aggressive tannins. Up to 5 years.

UK price:£11.00 Bib,Odd

US price:$35.00 Old Bridge Cellars

D'Argenzio Pinot Noir 2002

Red

US price:$30.00 California Santa rosa d'Argenzio 001 707 546 2466

Dante Rivetti Alabarda 1999

Red

Fruity, earthy, good aroma. Dense, compact, modern style. 2–5 years.

Dario D'Angelo Wines 'Daris' 1996

Red

Deep, concentrated, liqueur cherries dipped in black chocolate. Up to 5 years.

De Bortoli Wines Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2000

White

Old bronze gold. Complex, long, rich, intense, limey character.

UK price:£15.95 DeB

US price:$24.99 De Bortoli wines 001 201 714 9700

De Bortoli Wines Black Noble NV

Red

Deep brown. Complex coffee, concentrated, loads of raisined fruit.

UK price:£15.99 DeB

US price:$29.99 De Bortoli wines 001 201 714 9700

De Bortoli Wines Shiraz 2002

Red

Deep colour. Touches of mint/leather and rhubarb. Chunky and full, chocolatey with fruit length.

UK price:£14.00 DeB

US price:$34.99 De Bortoli wines 001 201 714 9700

De Bortoli Wines Pinot Noir 2003

Red

UK price:£14.00 DeB

US price:$34.99 De Bortoli wines 001 201 714 9700

De Lucca Rio Colorado 2000

Red

UK price:£20.00 No retailer listed

US price:$30.00

De Méric Blanc de Blancs Sous Bois NV

White

US price:$24.20 Binny's c/o Marselle Company 001 847 957 1100; USZ; K&L wine merchants

De Venoge Blanc de Blancs 1995

White

Light straw. Slightly metallic but pleasant. Fruit, good character.

UK price:£29.99 BoW

US price:$39.99 Baron Francois Ltd

de Venoge Rose NV

Rosé

UK price:£26.99 Odd, BoW

US price:$37.99 Baron Francois

de Venoge Cordon Bleu Brut Select NV

White

Bubbles. Candied fruit. Round and easy. Good character.

UK price:£21.99 Odd, BoW

US price:$29.99 Baron Francois Ltd

De Wetshof Estate Bateleur Chardonnay 2002

White

UK price:£13.99 Rai, Sai

US price:$32.50 St Main StreetWine co, tel +91 516 357 2070

Delas frères La Galopine 2002

White

Charming. Stylish, pretty, floral tones, butter, southern Burgundy. Good ripeness, texture is pretty, clean and long. Good balance. Very elegant. Length pebbly from its granite. Up to 4 years.

UK price:£23.99 BWC

US price:$49.00 Maisons Marques & Domaines 001510 286 2000

Delas Frères Seigneur de Maugiron 2000

Red

Nice colour with a bit of an edge. Pretty nose. Attack smoky, luscious, young firm and crafted. Clean, tight length. 3–8 years.

UK price:£29.99 BWC

US price:$61.00 Maisons Marques & Domaines 001510 286 2000

Delas Frères Marquise de la Tourette 1999

Red

Ripe fruit, aromatic red fruits. Degree of oiliness and some pine. Elegant mulberry fruit, sense of place. Up to 10 years.

UK price:£29.99 BWC

US price:$68.00 Maisons Marques & Domaines 001510 286 2000

Deutz Amour de Deutz 1997

White

UK price:£73.99 BWC

US price:$152.00 Maisons Marques & Domaines 001510 286 2000

Devaux Grande Réserve NV

White

Straw yellow. Pinot, tight. Some depth and Pinot weight. Good balance of fruit, contrast and vinosity.

UK price:£18.99 C&H, Hou, Vll

Devaux Cuvee D Grand Millesime 1996

White

Easy drinking, sweet, fruity.

UK price:£27.99 No retailer listed

US price:$39.95 Kysela Pere et Fils, Winchester VA

Devaux Cuvee D, Veuve a Devaux NV

White

UK price:£27.99 DBy, Vll

US price:$39.95 Kysela Pere et Fils, Winchester VA

Devaux Blanc de Noirs, Veuve A Devaux NV

White

Very rich strawberry Pinot fruit. Surprising class.

UK price:£20.99 Vll, SHJ

Dievole Novecento 2000

Red

Ripe pepper and oaky. Oak dominates the attack but there is lush plummy fruit.

UK price:£19.00 CIt

US price:$25.00 Citadel Trading Co 212 245 2844/Wine Brokers Inc 513 721 0999/Multicarte Inc 254 776 5348

Dievole Broccato 1999

Red

Deep black red. Alcohol. Oak, dried finish and woody finish.

UK price:£13.00 CIt

US price:$23.00 Citadel Trading Co 212 245 2844/Wine Brokers Inc 513 721 0999/Multicarte Inc 254 776 5348

Dievole & Munoz Plenum, Tertius 1999

Red

Fine grained. Oaky. Blackberry and spice, firm acid, tannins, structure and wealth of juicy complex flavours, should come together to make a fine bottle. 5 years+.

UK price:£20.00 Cit

US price:$28.00 Citadel Trading Co 212 245 2844/Wine Brokers Inc 513 721 0999/Multicarte Inc 254 776 5348

Dobogo 6 Puttonyos 1999

White

Amber/green. Some caramel/orange. Some coarseness of texture, complex. Orange slices. Fine, drying, elegant, very good length and finesse. Some coarseness of texture, complex. Orange slices. Up to 5 years.

UK price:£37.95 Lib

Domaine Alfred Califa Pinot Noir, Chamisal Vineyards 2001

Red

UK price:£29.99 WIF

US price:$42.00 Domaine Alfred

Domaine Bernhard & Rebel Rittersberg Riesling 2002

White

Domaine Biblia Chora 2003

Rosé

Deep and intense. Strawberry ripe nose. Quite sweet fruit – upfront but very savoury finish. Very good.

Domaine Biblia Chora 2002

Red

Modern fruit nose with a touch of tomato. Reasonable length.

UK price:£12.99 EcW

Domaine Biblia Chora Ovilos 2002

White

UK price:£10.95 EcW

Domaine Brusset Laurent Brusset, Vendanges Chabrille, Cairanne 2001

Red

UK price:£12.99 EnW

Domaine Bunan 2000

Red

Deep ruby. Juicy peppery nose, unevolved. Peppery gamey ripeness, good weight of fruit, long, just starting to evolve. Complex rich plum flavours. 2–5 years.

UK price:£12.99 M&S

Domaine Capion Sélection du Cardinal Le Sorbier 2000

White

UK price:£11.99 Sie, Dor

Domaine Carneros Le Rêve 1997

White

Lively, citrus. Shows good age, touch of berry in finish. Drink now.

UK price:£26.50 HaM

US price:$55.00 Domaine Carneros 001 707 257 0101

Domaine Carneros The Famous Gate, Pinot Noir 2000

Red

Mulberry, bubblegum. Medium body, dusty tannins, medium acidity balanced, medium length. 2–5 years.

UK price:£35.00 Luv, Amp, VII, DBy, Fah

US price:$45.00 Domaine Carneros Winery +1-707-257-0101

Domaine Carneros The Famous Gate Pinot Noir 2001

Red

UK price:£36.00 HaM

US price:$45.00 Domaine Carneros 001 707 257 0101

Domaine Carneros Brut 2000

White

Intense bouquet, citrus. Very impressive. Lovely attack. Acidity pronounced. A well-balanced wine. Lovely profile of biscuit and citrus. Very serious volatile acidity, complexity and length. Drink now.

UK price:£16.99 HaM

US price:$24.00 Domaine Carneros 001 707 257 0101

Domaine Charles Thomas Grèves 2001

Red

Very Pinot basket of fruits. Fresh, clean, very 2001 acidity. Pure fruit. 2–5 years.

UK price:£16.99 Bea

Domaine Charles Thomas Les Richemones 2001

Red

Aroma of summer pudding. Red fruits, slightly jammy. Very sweet fruit, very pure and straightforward. 2–5 years.

UK price:£24.99 Bea

Domaine Charles Thomas Les Malconsorts 1999

Red

Purple brownish. Already a maturity on nose. Good, mature Pinot fruit, still a bit acidic/tannic on finish. Very attractive for drinking.

UK price:£31.49 Bea

Domaine Corsin 2002

White

Medium yellow tone. Nice fresh nose. Good palate of grass, good balancing acidic on finish. Drink now.

UK price:£14.50 StG

Domaine Costa Lazaridi Amethystos Red 2002

Red

Not much blackcurrant. Red berry, good fruit. A well-made wine, needs some age too.

UK price:£10.19 Odd

US price:$12.30 Nestor Imports INC; Fotis & Son Imports INC

Domaine Costa Lazaridi Viognier, Naturally Sweet 2002

White

Delicate on the nose. Nice, grapey aromas with good sweetness. Delicate.

UK price:£12.65 Odd

US price:$15.20 Nestor Imports INC; Fotis & Son Imports INC

Domaine Costa Lazaridi Château Julia Merlot 2000

Red

UK price:£13.20 Odd

US price:$15.90 Nestor Imports INC; Fotis & Son Imports INC

Domaine Costa Lazaridi Château Julia Semillon 2003

White

UK price:£12.65 Odd

US price:$12.50 Nestor Imports INC; Fotis & Son Imports INC

Domaine de la Baume 2001

White

Spice, meaty, some good concentration. Ripe, good length and balance. Drink now.

UK price:£10.00 GEF, Wai

Domaine de Rimauresq R. Cru Classé 2001

Red

UK price:£14.95 May

US price:$41.00 Elizabeth Imports 6500 Stapleton Drive Denver CO 80216

Domaine de Sainte Rose Le Pinacle Syrah 2002

Red

Deep purple. Intense velvet and plum fruit. Rich, dark concentrated, tight tannin, controlled oak. Up to 2 years.

UK price:£13.99 Ser, Nsn

Domaine de St Just La Coulée de Saint-Cyr 2002

White

Light mineral nose. Touch of honey. Soft fruit, touch of bitterness in finish. Typical Chenin – some length. Up to 8 years.

Domaine de Valensac Chardonnay Grand Valensac 2002

White

UK price:£13.00 Ear

Domaine des Champs Vignons Garance 2002

Red

Attractive garnet. New oak, dark fruit and some spice but not harmonious yet. High acid. Still young – needs time but may evovle elegantly. 2–5 years.

Domaine des Lauriers Viognier 2003

White

US price:$15.00 The wine Messenger

Domaine du Closel Clos du Papillon 2002

White

Golden, deep. Intense cherries, lemons, slightly burnt. Full, fruity. Some good length and balance.

UK price:£12.00 BBR, Gau, Yap

US price:$22.99 USASWS, Polaner Selections In New York/Estate Wines In California Louis Dressner +1 212 334 8191

Domaine du Vissoux Poncié 2002

Red

UK price:£11.49 EnW

Domaine Fougeray de Beauclair St. Jacques 2002

Red

Pure, clean, full, fruity nose. Round, quite ripe, lots of spicy red fruit, very decent length and weight good. Up to 2 years.

UK price:£13.50 Dec, May, Rbs

Domaine Fougeray de Beauclair Clos Marion 2002

Red

Quite pure, fresh soft summer fruits, attractive. Very round and pure on the palate, good quality of fruits, well structured, positive and lengthy finish. Good. Up to 2 years.

UK price:£14.95 Haw

Domaine Gachot-Monot 'Les Chaillots' 2001

Red

Light Pinot fruit, fragrant raspberries. Full, rich, fruity, fresh, crisp and balanced cherry. Drink now.

UK price:£11.99 Irm

Domaine Gachot-Monot 2001

Red

Solid crown of chunky red fruit. Good intensity on palate, some brambly fruits. Very good.

Domaine Galopière 2001

White

Yellow. Mid concentration of fruit. Quite elegant. Mid spice and richness. Lacking a little weight/poise, but stylish. Good acids – long. Up to 2 years.

UK price:£14.99 Thr

Domaine Gerovassiliou Syrah 2002

Red

Full rich colour. Spicy, meaty, gamey and good blackberry fruit. Rich, ripe, good extraction. Up to 5 years.

US price:$25.00 Sotiris Bafitis Selections Vina Mediterranean (+1 301 599 8380)

Domaine Gerovassiliou Syrah 2001

Red

Very light rim. Better than expected. Fruit soup but sweet in the end.

US price:$25.00 Sotiris Bafitis Selections Vina Mediterranean (+1 301 599 8380)

Domaine Jean Goulley & Fils Fourchaume 2002

White

Light nose – fresh, vibrant. Good balanced fruit, gentle tannins. 5 years.

UK price:£15.99 SHW

Domaine Jean-Marc Bernhard Wineck-Schlossberg Riesling 2002

White

Good powerful concentrated nose. Full, medium dry, and very long, round with great concentration.

Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard 2002

White

UK price:£10.99 Sai

Domaine Jean-Paul Balland Cuvée Traditionelle 2003

White

Mid lemon. Confected sweet fruit. Ripe, round, soft, exotic.

UK price:£10.50 Ear, ThH

Domaine Jean-Paul Balland Grande Cuvée 2002

White

Mid yellow. Very good nose with an oakiness there. Good length. Fine balance, good ripe fruit.

UK price:£12.95 Ear, ThH

Domaine La Sauvageonne Puech de Glen 2001

Red

Full, intense, youthful. Full, intense spice, briar – soft. Ample, violets, clean, intense. Classy and powerful. Needs time to evolve. Characterful. 2 years+.

UK price:£15.99 You, Vir, DMy

US price:$34.99

Domaine Lafond Cuvée Roc-Epine 2003

Rosé

UK price:£10.00 C&O, CvD, CTW

US price:$13.00 Wines of France 001 908 654 6173

Domaine Lafond Cuvée Roc-Epine 2003

White

UK price:£10.00 C&O, CvD, CTW

US price:$13.00 Wines of France 001 908 654 6173

Domaine Lafond Cuvée Roc-Epine 2003

Red

UK price:£10.00 C&O, CvD, CTW

Domaine Lamy-Pillot "Les Caillerets" 2002

White

Light, pale yellow. Fresh, floral nose, leafy. Good middle palate of fruit with round tannins, lemon zest. 2–5 years

Domaine Lapierre Vielles Vignes 2001

White

UK price:£13.70 Wine Cave 01756 730 415

Domaine Maillard 2001

Red

Very pure, clean, expressive Pinot nose. Delicious cherry and strawberry fruit. Cool, acidity firm but in balance, nice finish. Very good for what it is. 2–5 years.

UK price:£14.99 EnW

Domaine Marcevol Prestige 2001

Red

Redcurrant fruit, cherries. Rich cherry fruit flavours, clean, vibrant, ripe, chewy redcurrant fruit. Lovely balance with ripe tannins. Good length. 2–5 years.

UK price:£10.95 GWW

Domaine Meriwether Thomas Jefferson Prestige Cuvée 1998

White

Citrus, leesy, elegant. Super attack and lovely acidity. Nice wine with more length but lacking the toast. Drink now.

US price:$30.00

Domaine Meriwether Fort Clatsop Cuvée, Blanc de Blancs 1998

White

Bouquet very yeasty with melon and citrus. Honey weight, better on palate. Acidity. Complex. 5–7 years.

US price:$26.00

Domaine Michel Picard Château de Chassagne-Montrachet, En Pimont 2000

White

Domaine Michel Thomas Cuvée Silex 2002

White

Not aromatic. Nettly fruit, quite intense, firm flavoured. Very good concentration and length. Mineral finish, savoury, good.

UK price:£12.99 Lai

Domaine Parent La Croix Blanche 2000

Red

Slightly older Pinot nose. Somewhat steady in its presentation. Generous fruit, quite lovely nose, good fruit, medium palate. Finishes well.

UK price:£17.50 EdS, Dec, SHJ

Domaine Parent Les Epenottes 2001

Red

UK price:£17.95 EdS, Dec, Saf

Domaine Patrick Javillier Cuvée Les Forgets, Cuvée Spéciale 2001

White

Mid yellow/gold. Bright, mid-oaked, quite exotic. Some concentration of fruit. Some palate richness and weight. Serious, well structured. Spiced – good acidity. Stylistic. Up to 2 years

UK price:£12.45 BBR

Domaine Pinson Mont de Milieu 2002

White

Grapefruit, pineapple. Generous display of fruit, final integrated tannins, vibrant, very good.

Domaine Pinson Les Clos 2002

White

Domaine Pochon Château Curson 2000

Red

UK price:£10.50 J&B

Domaine Rebourseau 2000

Red

Juicy, jammy fruit nose. Round, full of fruit, long finish with ample tannins for acidity.

Domaine Saumaize-Michelin Ampelopsis 2001

White

UK price:£25.49 EnW

Domaine Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Spätlese, Fürst von Mettemich 2002

White

UK price:£20.99 EHB, SHW

US price:$10.00

Domaine Spiropoulos Porfyros 2001

Red

Dark colour. Essence of a fruity style. 2–4 years.

UK price:£21.50 VRo

Domaine Spiropoulos Red Stag 2001

Red

True varietal. Clear fused fruit.

UK price:£20.70 Org

Domaine Stentz Buecher Tokay Pinot Gris Marken 2001

White

Pale gold. Not very aromatic. Creamy, moderately rich palate, elegant, medium. Long. Very good.

Domaine Stentz Buecher Vendanges Tardives Riesling Tannenbuehl 2001

White

Very powerful, concentrated nose. Full, very long, round, concentrated. Good honeyed intensity and fine refreshing character. Lovely flavour, depth and length very good.

Domaine Weinbach Tokay Pinot Gris Cuvée Ste Catherine 2000

White

Full, good fruit. Very full, good length. Lovely acid on the palate. Elegant. Medium dry.

UK price:£22.50 J&B

Domaine Weinbach Riesling Schlossberg, Clos des Capucins 2002

White

Ripe, fragrant mango fruit. Off-dry. Moderate acidity. Good intensity, lovely control and long on finish.

UK price:£20.50 J&B

Domaine Xavier & Guillaume Besson Le Petit Prétan 2001

White

Yellow. Typically slightly rustic nose of Givry. Very fair, chunky fruit on palate, quite peachy, long. Up to 1 year.

UK price:£12.50 Ear

Dominos Alves de Sousa Quinta da Gaivosa 2000

Red

Donnafugata Ben Ryé 2002

White

Rich tropical fruit and nuts. Very sweet, caramel citrus, intense, penetrating, long.

UK price:£13.95 Vin

US price:$31.99 William Grant & Sons 001 732 225 9000

Dourthe No 1 2002

Red

UK price:£6.99 Sai, Odd, Asd

Dow's NV

Red

Deep, dark with purple rim. No bottle age. Big on fruit. Not yet at its best. Spicy, has potential. 5 years.

UK price:£12.99 Asd, Wai, Odd, Tes, BBR

Dow's Quinta do Bomfim 1995

Red

Nose of blackcurrant, more developed. Mouth not as balanced but promising.

UK price:£20.99 Tes, Sai, Maj, Odd, Clk

Dr Heger MIMUS Spatburgunder 2001

Red

Chocolate coffeed red fruit nose, warm chocolate aromas. Quite direct fruit, good menthol and red fruit flavours. 2–5 years.

UK price:£25.88 WBn

Dr Heger Ihringer Winklerberg Muskateller 2002

White

UK price:£12.52 WBn

Dr Loosen Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Kabinett 2003

White

Lime yellow. Very attractive pure mineral floral nose. Fresh, lovely mineral flavour, very fresh acidity with hints of cream, elegant sweet finish. Fine. 2–5 years.

UK price:£10.12 Con, SHJ, Pip, Tan

Drylands Merlot 2002

Red

UK price:£10.99 No retailer listed

Duval-Leroy Duc d'Ambleny 1998

White

Will become biscuity, nice. At the fruity stage now, starting to evolve. Creamy.

UK price:£25.00 M&S

Duval-Leroy Femme de Champagne 1995

White

Great extract, richness and finesse.

UK price:£50.00 Clk, Duv

US price:$100.00 Partners Wine Marketing Group (+1 504 269 4845)

Duval-Leroy Collection Paris NV

White

UK price:£22.99 Clk, DLIV

US price:$36.00 Partners Wine Marketing Group (+1 504 269 4845)

Duval-Leroy Extra Brut 1997

White

UK price:£24.50 DWV

Duval-Leroy Fleur de Champagne Brut NV

White

Very yellow. Original flowery nose. Good balance. Well made.

UK price:£17.99 Clk, Duv

US price:$30.00 Partners Wine Marketing Group (+1 504 269 4845)

Duval-Leroy Blanc de Chardonnay 1996

White

Bright yellow, gold. Clean nutty, nice green flower (honeysuckle). Lots of foam as well as good fruit. Good character.

UK price:£24.45 Clk, L&W, DLIV

US price:$45.00 Partners Wine Marketing Group (+1 504 269 4845)

Duval-Leroy 1996

White

Lovely soft, silky mousse, complexity building.

UK price:£23.00 DWV

Edi Simcic Sauvignon Riserva, Gorisha Brda 2001

Red

Bright-mid gold. Clear, fairly intense lemon/lime and subtle oak notes. Dry, rich, ripe peachy fruit with hints of lemon zest and toasty oak, rounded texture in mouth. Fairly long finish. Drink now.

UK price:£24.29 No retailer listed

US price:$44.99 Domaine Select + 1 212 279 0799

El Coto de Rioja Coto Real 1998

Red

Deep cherry red. Spicy, vanilla, elegant nose. Dry, balanced, good tannin structure, fresh and full of flavour, style, very long length. 5–10 years.

UK price:£14.99 CCl

El Coto de Rioja Coto de Imaz 1995

Red

Ruby/red. Subtle, perfumed, delicate. Delicious fruit, classic oak balance. Lovely soft maturity. Up to 3 years.

UK price:£14.99 CCl

Enclos de la Croix 2001

Red

Ernest & Julio Gallo Pinot Noir 2000

Red

Wild cherry, spicy oak. Medium body, acidity, tannins pleasant, texture and length. Creamy oak on finish, crisp.

Ernest & Julio Gallo Estate Bottled Chardonnay 2000

White

Serious wine. Intensity, classic citrus and good oak. Lovely attack, broad mid palate, nice weight and good acidity, leesy silver.

UK price:£29.99 No retailer listed

Ernest & Julio Gallo Merlot 2000

Red

Bold, grapey, very varietal, sweet oak. Easygoing on the palate, plummy, attractive, nice acidity. Drink now.

UK price:£11.99 HBJ

Ernest & Julio Gallo Frei Ranch Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Red

Intense earthy, cassis notes, real complexity. Lovely attack, inky, big, serious wine. Nice length and structure. A little angular but solid bronze.

UK price:£14.99 HBJ, Sai

Ernest & Julio Gallo Sonoma Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Red

Dark, ripe. Light toast, ultra ripe. Soft, elegant middle style. Ripe tannins. Concentrated, long.

UK price:£11.99 HBJ

Ernest & Julio Gallo Barrelli Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Red

Vanilla, syrupy, voluptuous. Smooth, graceful cassis. Drink now.

UK price:£14.99 WvD

Ernest & Julio Gallo Two Rock Vineyard Chardonnay 2001

White

UK price:£13.99 HBJ, WvD

Ernest & Julio Gallo Zinfandel 2002

Red

UK price:£11.99 HBJ

Ernest & Julio Gallo Frei Ranch Zinfandel 2000

Red

UK price:£14.99 HBJ

Ernie Els Wines 2001

Red

Dark ruby. Spice, vanilla. Complex, rich and ripe. Multi-layered but has underlying capsicum and rubber flavours. Very good. Length and layers. Good Bordeaux style. Really fruity and jammy. Juicy. Blackcurranty. Very commercial. Drink now+.

UK price:£50.00 L&W

US price:$65.00

Errázuriz La Cumbre Shiraz 2002

Red

Broad rich, ripe nose of black cherry and vanilla. Plenty of youthful exuberance and concentration. Decent length and flavour.

UK price:£14.99 Wmb, VII, Luv, DBy, Fah

Errázuriz Viñedo Chadwick 2000

Red

UK price:£35.00 Wai, Wmb, Luv, VII, DBy

US price:$65.00 Robert Mondavi Imports Tel: +1 707 226 1395

Errázuriz Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve 2001

Red

Refreshing nose. Elegant palate. Pleasant herbaceousness. Easy elegant finish. Medium weight of fruit, intense character.

UK price:£19.99 TOS, Thr, Wmb, VII, Luv

Errázuriz Viñedo Chadwick 2001

Red

Silky tannins. Elegant, tight fruit. Fruit shines through to the finish.

UK price:£35.00 Wai, Wmb, Luv, VII, DBy

Escorihuela Miguel Gascon Candela Viognier 2003

White

Escorihuela Miguel Gascon Candela Malbec 2003

Red

Esk Valley Reserve Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon/ Malbec 2000

Red

Very deep crimson. Decent complexity. Plenty of generous fruit. Balanced. Good. Up to 3 years.

UK price:£15.99 LBS, P&R, Amp, ETV, Wmb

Evans & Tate Shiraz 2002

Red

Sweet oak, blackberry. Oaky palate, coconut. Good balance. 2–5 years.

UK price:£10.49 P&S, CSH, Dsm, Wrt, C&H

US price:$18.00 Scott Street Portfolio (925 299 6854)

Evans & Tate Redbrook Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Red

UK price:£26.99 P&S

US price:$49.00 Scott Street Portfolio (925 299 6854)

Evans & Tate Redbrook Chardonnay 2001

White

Good youthful intense nose. Nice rich barrel-fermented character and some complexity. Rich.

UK price:£26.99 P&S

US price:$39.00 Scott Street Portfolio (925 299 6854)

F. Olazabal Quinta do Vale Meao 2001

Red

Rich, intense if still slightly austere, needs time to open and develop. Very rich, powerful, voluptuous fruit, touch of smoky oak. Big, rounded, ripe tannins and a long intense finish. 2–5 years.

UK price:£30.00 Ryn

F.X. Pichler Grüner Veltliner Kellerberg 2002

White

Complex and integrated, fruity, full of terroir. Well developed. Complexity of fruit: pineappley, melon and lots of minerals – great finish. Up to 10 years.

UK price:£36.00 RdW

Fairview Solitude Shiraz 2002

Red

Deep ruby. Inky. Quite rubbery. Dark fruit smells. Rather wild and untamed flavours. Aniseed and fennel, liquorice and mulberry. 2–5 years.

UK price:£12.99 Lib

US price:$31.00 Vineyard Brands 001 205 980 8802

Fairview Jakkalsfontein Shiraz 2002

Red

Dark ruby. Spicy, cigarbox, mulberry. Dark fruit. Mellow oak and cloves. Tight, bit tough. Tannins masking fruit. Fat, ripe, sweet and spicy. Good underlying flavour. 5 years+.

UK price:£12.99 No retailer listed

US price:$31.00 Vineyard Brands 001 205 980 8802

Fairview Beacon Shiraz 2002

Red

UK price:£12.99 Lib

US price:$31.00 Vineyard Brands 001 205 980 8802

Fairview Solitude Shiraz 2001

Red

Intense, rich fruitcake mix, almost Merlot. Very ripe, full, multi-dimensional. Tight and youthful. Long. Chocolate and roses, old fashioned and chewy but has attractive mellowness. 5 years+.

UK price:£12.99 Lib

US price:$31.00 Vineyard Brands 001 205 980 8802

Famille d'Amecourt Château Perrou 2003

Red

Ripe, scented plummy nose. Violets, tar. Big, ripe cherry-plum fruit, broad, earthy, juicy, youthful exuberance. Good length. Mouthfilling. 2–5 years.

Farnese Edizione "Cinque Autoctoni" NV

Red

Farnese Farnese 2003

Red

Farnese Opis, Colline Teramane 2000

Red

Fattoria Cabanon Cuoredivino La Botte n 18 2001

Red

UK price:£11.95 Lay

US price:$22.00 Wine Worth Bellevue, WA +425 990 8285

Fattoria dei Barbi 1998

Red

UK price:£25.49 EnW

Fattoria del Cerro La Poderina 1999

Red

Sweet cherries, chocolate, vanilla. Good juices of oak and infusions of date fruit.

US price:$23.00 D'Aquino Italian Importing

Fattoria di Felsina Berardenga 2001

Red

Typical Sangiovese nose, tobacco, cedar. Heavy fruit, well-made traditional style.

UK price:£14.95 Lib

US price:$23.00 Vinifera Imports NY 001 631 467 5907

Fattoria Gracciano Svetoni Tor Calvano 2000

Red

Intense blueberries. Strong tannic structure, good acidity. Needs time.

UK price:£10.95 AWW

Fattoria Le Corti Corsini Don Tommaso 2001

Red

Generous fruit, fresh acidity, fairly assertive oak. Not ready yet.

UK price:£18.50 Ast

US price:$25.00 Villa Italia (+1 650 873 6060); Monsieur Touton Selection (+1 212 255 0674)

Fattoria Poggio Gagliardo Ultimosole 2001

Red

Fattoria Poggio Gagliardo Gobbò Ai Pianacci 1999

Red

US price:$30.00

Fattoria Poggio Gagliardo Rovo 1998

Red

US price:$30.00

Fattoria San Fabiano Armaiolo di San Fabiano 2000

Red

UK price:£19.98 Ave

US price:$39.00 Via Import Ltd 001 212 629 0200

Fattoria Sant'Appiano Monteloro 2000

Red

Baked, classy, inspiring. Aromatic. Lots of wood extract. Good.

UK price:£11.99 FWI

Fattoria Uccelliera Castellaccio 2000

Red

Black forest fruit, chocolate and coffee. Smooth tannins, a concentrated finish.

US price:$39.50

Fattoria Varramista Varramista 2000

Red

UK price:£40.00 Osteria di San Lorenzo 020 7 584 1074

US price:$39.00 Ristoran. Antica Posta Atlanta 001 404 262 7112

Fazi Battaglia Massaccio 2001

White

Fermoy Estate Semillon Reserve 2001

White

UK price:£12.50 GWW

Fernando Remírez de Ganuza Remírez de Ganuza 1999

Red

Big, ripe fruit with sweet oak. Nice balance, earthy and looks young. Quite intense and slightly overripe. 2–3 years.

UK price:£35.00 VIT

US price:$65.00 Fine Estates From Spain (+1 781 461 5767)

Fetzer Vineyards Private Collection Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido Vineyards 1999

Red

UK price:£16.99 Odd

Feudi Maccari Saia, Nero d'Avola 2002

Red

Traditional style – full bodied. Modern balance, very herby, medium-long finish.

Feudo Principi di Butera Calat, Merlot 2001

Red

Earthy, modern, stylish bouquet. Sweet, ripe fruit. Well structured, warm, generous.

UK price:£32.99 Zon

US price:$45.00 Zonin Usa

Finca Flichman Paisaje De Tupungato 2001

Red

Attractive black and sour cherry fruit.

UK price:£10.45 StG

US price:$14.99 67 Wine and Spirits (N.Y). Morell and Company (N.Y). Trader Joes. Whole Foods

Finca La Anita Semillon 2001

White

Lemon flowers, honey and beeswax. Creamy-nutty, spicy, savoury, balanced acidity, very interesting. Drink now.

UK price:£14.99 Hpa

Finca La Anita Tocai Friulano 2002

White

Honey and damp straw. Almost Chenin Blanc-like. Perfumed and aromatic. Honey, apple and wet straw. Alsace-like. Up to 2 years.

UK price:£14.99 Hpa

US price:$24.00

Finca Las Moras Mora Negra Malbec/Bonarda 2002

Red

UK price:£19.99 No retailer listed

Finca Luzón Alta Mar Monastrell Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Red

Purple, ruby. Some dark raspberry fruit and spice. Good structure, nice fruit/tannins. Good length. Up to 2 years.

Finca Luzón Alta Mar Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2002

Red

Finca Navarrita Malbec, Winemaker's Selection 2002

Red

Perfumed, spicy, blackberryish/Viognier-like nose. Rich, spicy, smoky, perfumed and harmonious. Slightly dry, but a lovely complex red. Up to 5 years.

UK price:£10.50 CCl, YWD

Finca Valpiedra 1998

Red

UK price:£15.99 BWC, Odd, Per

US price:$32.00 CIV 001 916 368 7188

Firstland Vineyards Riesling 2002

White

Intense petrol and lime. Steely acidity, rapidly followed by warm kerosene, lime, and apple flavours. Classic New World, zesty character without great depth or concentration. Drink now.

UK price:£10.25 Coe

Foley Estates Pinot Noir Santa Maria Hills Vineyard 2000

Red

Bushy, earthy dried herbs. Medium body, rich, extracted herb, oak, textured long finish. 3–5 years.

US price:$30.00 Kobrand Corporation tel +1 212 692 4718

Fondo Antico Il Canto di Fondo Antico 2001

Red

Fonseca 1999

Red

Some maturity on rim. Lovely black fruit with blackcurrant, violets and rose petal. Big, sweet palate – luscious almost – but with fruit tannin structure and good depth. Drink now.

UK price:£19.90 Maj,Bib,Bls

Fonseca Guimaraens 1986

Red

Rich ruby colour. Violets on nose. Big and fruity (raspberry) palate which is round and fresh with good legs. Promising. 5 years.

UK price:£19.99 Sai, Fol, Cos

Fontanafredda Papagena e Pamina 2000

Red

Fruity and oaky. Supple, lovely texture – dense, dry, round. Velvety. Chocolatey.

UK price:£15.49 EnW

Fontanafredda Vigna La Rosa 1999

Red

Classy. Palate full and rich, great finesse, powerful and chocolatey. Up to 5 years.

UK price:£39.99 EnW

Fontanafredda Vigna Lepre 2002

Red

UK price:£12.49 EnW

Fontanafredda Lazzarito, Vigna La Delizia 2000

Red

UK price:£44.99 EnW

Fontanafredda Vigna La Villa 1999

Red

UK price:£38.49 EnW

Fortius SRL Il Grappolo 1999

Red

US price:$23.00 D'Aquino Italian Importing

Fortius, Il Grappolo Sassocheto 1999

Red

Cassis on nose and palate. Finely balanced but not too pronounced.

US price:$22.00 D'Aquino Italian Importing

Fox Creek Verdelho 2003

White

Floral and fruity nose. Nice fruit richness, well made, juicy with a good fresh quality.

US price:$12.00 Vineyard Brands 001 205 980 8802

Fox Creek Short Row Shiraz 2002

Red

UK price:£13.00 No retailer listed

US price:$20.00 Vineyard Brands 001 205 980 8802

Fox Creek Reserve Shiraz 2002

Red

Lovely clean, concentrated Shiraz spice. Ripe fruit, balanced. Very, very good.

UK price:£32.00 Australian Portfolio Wines 0061 29006 1275

US price:$50.00 Vineyard Brands 001 205 980 8802

Framingham Wine Company Winemaker's Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2002

White

UK price:£10.99 Lai

Franciscan Cuvée Sauvage 2001

White

Deeper gold with green. New, smoky oak. Bold, rich style that suits Napa best. Full flavour, lots of alcohol, but not clumsy. 1–2 years.

UK price:£22.99 No retailer listed

Franciscan Chardonnay 2002

White

Spicy, rich, orange and caramel flavours harmonious and lingering. Lovely mouthfeel. 2–3 years.

UK price:£12.99 No retailer listed

Franciscan, Oakville Estate Merlot 2001

Red

Open fruit with some new oak touches. Varietal character is there. Youthful fruit and spice from the barrel, still some astringency to lose, but promises more to come. 3–6 years.

UK price:£15.99 No retailer listed

Franciscan, Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Red

Opaque ruby red. Sweet cassis. Pretty, sweet fruit, dense tannins and a lot of sweet wood. A nice package that shows depth and some elegance.

UK price:£19.99 No retailer listed

Francois Theil Elixir 2001

Red

UK price:£14.00 No retailer listed

Fraspe Villalta, bottled for Marks & Spencer 1998

Red

Very modern style. Oak taking over from harmonious fruit, which is light for tannins.

Fratelli Muratori Rumpotino 2001

Red

Perfumed, elegant/austere nose, ripe fruit. Smooth, deep layered. Long finish.

UK price:£22.75 Try

US price:$39.35 Italia Wine Imports LLC (914 241 7770)

Fratelli Muratori Olpaio, Rubbia al Colle 2000

Red

Freie Weingartner Wachau Riesling Exceptional 2002

White

Pale gold. Pretty nose, soft. Long, good peaches. Lovely. Up to 2 years.

Freie Weingartner Wachau Riesling Smaragd 1000-Eimer-Berg 2003

White

Freixenet Morlanda Crianza 1998

Red

Very bright, upfront fruit. Lovely mature fruit – complete. Drinking well. Up to 5 years.

UK price:£19.99 Rei, Spain Direct

Fromm Winery Pinot Noir, Clayvin Vineyard 2001

Red

UK price:£22.95 L&W

G Karelas Aeolos 'Nemea' 2003

Red

Vibrant purple. Fabulous intense rich, plum flavours and spice on both the nose and palate. Lovely intense fruit. Good spicy length.

Gaia Wines Gaia Estate 2001

Red

Good, youthful. Aromatic, aggressive nose with new oak. Great, complex, lovely length, great fruit. Elegant – very classy.

UK price:£13.99 Odd

US price:$35.00 Athenee Imports 001 516 505 4800

Gardet Cockburn & Campbell, Special Cuvée, Brut NV

White

UK price:£10.95 CCl, YLOU

Gardet Cuvée Charles Gardet 1997

White

Green glints of Chardonnay colour. Fresh, green leafy. Attractive character. Good attack.

UK price:£27.00 Alx, Con, Cmb, Hsl, Osb, Gdh, NLW, BoC, Grp, GPa, CWW

Gardet Cuvée Saint Flavy, Brut Tradition NV

White

Light straw. Rich, round but still yeasty. Good balance and finish. Complex.

UK price:£15.99 Alx, Con, Gdh, Dvy, NLW, JkN, DBy, BoC, NGW, BeW, Hsl, MSa, Har, CWW

Gemtree Vineyards Uncut Shiraz 2002

Red

Deep colour. Lifted spicy, peppery aromas. Intense, lovely, rich spice, clove and cinnamon, infused fruit character. Intense, concentrated. Rich, very pure fruit.

UK price:£15.28 AVD

Georges Gardet Brut Special NV

White

Very different – candied fruit. Round and easy. Will appeal. Good finish.

UK price:£18.99 Alx, Con, Gdh, NLW, DBy, BoC, BeW, Cmb, SHJ, SWC, MSL, Osb, MSa, HoT, GPa

Georges Vigouroux Château de Mercuès 2000

Red

Gerald Vallee Cuvée 'Le Vau Jaumier' 2002

Red

Gerard Bertrand Le Viala 2000

Red

Deep purple. Chocolate bramble nose. Good structure. Elegant, controlled, velvet. Good concentration, still youthful, tight tannin. 5–10 years.

UK price:£25.00 No retailer listed

US price:$64.99

Gerard Bertrand La Forge 2000

Red

Purple. Subtle nose. Very ripe fruit, elegant, terroir of garrigue and fine, concentrated but muted. 5–10 years.

UK price:£25.00 No retailer listed

US price:$64.99

Gerardo Cesari Bosan 1998

Red

Simple elegance. Savoury aroma. Very traditional. Falls away a bit on the finish.

UK price:£34.55 Fia

Gerardo Cesari 2001

Red

UK price:£17.06 Fia

Gianni Gagliardi 2000

Red

US price:$40.00 Enotec Import 001 303 322 3447

Gianni Gagliardo Preve 2000

Red

Nose open, smoky and generous. Black chocolate and herbs. Soft, juicy fruit rides elegantly over structure.

US price:$60.00 Enotec Import 001 303 322 3447

Gibbston Valley Wines Reserve Chardonnay 2003

White

Nutty melon, figs. Peachy, creamy attack, quite lush. Very dry style, tropical fruit. Perhaps a little obvious. Drink now.

Gibbston Valley Wines Pinot Noir 2003

Red

Spicy, dusty notes of pure rich, ripe black cherry and blackcurrant. Hint of oak. Ripe, rich fruit; like a fruit pudding, big and opulent; some sweet notes. Promises well. Up to 2/3 years.

US price:$45.00 Davies & Co Inc 001 508 563 1299 service@davieswine.com

Ginestet Mascaron Par Ginestet 2002

Red

Good balance between fruit/fragrance and acidity/tannins. Very attractive. 2–5 years.

Ginestet Référence de Ginestet 1999

Red

Classy toasted oak and dark fruit. Smooth, vanilla oak. Perfect Bordeaux. Drink now.

Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs NV

White

Full mousse. Bready, toast, slight berry. Moderate acidity, angular style, full across palate, but then drops off a bit. Drink now.

UK price:£13.99 Frx

US price:$18.00 Freixenet USA 001 707 996 7256

Gloria Ferrer Brut NV

White

Toasty, citrus bouquet showing moderate intensity with purity. Fine attack. Drink now.

UK price:£13.99 Frx

US price:$18.00 Freixenet USA 001 707 996 7256

Gloria Ferrer Pinot Noir 2001

Red

Soft oak and cherry. Medium body, acidity, tannins. A bit chewy and earthy. Slighty tannic finish, but lengthy fruit for ageing. 2–5 years.

UK price:£14.99 Frx

US price:$26.00 Freixenet USA 001 707 996 7256

Gloria Ferrer Chardonnay 2001

White

UK price:£14.99 Frx

US price:$18.00 Freixenet USA 001 707 996 7256

González Byass Somerfield, Rosé NV

Rosé

Medium-intense onion skin colour, tiny bubbles. Open strawberry fruit, hint of spice, light musky yeasty. Quite powerful and meaty. Very fresh intense fruit, good creamy structure. Very long length. Drink now.

González Byass Somerfield NV

Red

Bright lemon colour. Tangy, salty, hazelnut, mineral, chalky.vegetal, light acidity, quite fat, full style, long finish, good wine. Drink now.

González Byass Del Duque NV

White

UK price:£10.99 No retailer listed

González Byass Somerfield, Brut 1998

White

Good mousse. Plenty of grape character. Good quality. Excellent length. Drink now.

González Byass González Byass Noë Pedro Ximénez Muy Viejo, 30 years old NV

Red

Almost opaque. Rich, PX. Enormous, rich, powerful. Drink now.

UK price:£10.79 Sai

González Byass González Byass Apóstoles, Palo-Cortado, 30 years old NV

Red

Dark amber. Rich, nutty nose. Lovely, spicy, warm, rich, crisp, long, nutty. Drink now.

UK price:£10.79 Sai

González Byass González Byass Matúsalem, Oloroso Dulce, 30 Years old NV

Red

Dark brown. Rich Moscatel. Big, rich, power but not complex. Drink now.

UK price:£10.79 Sai

Graham's NV

Red

Lovely full wine – simple edge but some lively fruit too. Complex palate refreshed by young fruit. Art of blackberry. Drink now.

UK price:£27.99 Asd, Sai, Tes, Gen, Hug

Graham's 1980

Red

Deep attack beginning to brown at the edge. Fine, expressive, floral, spicy aromas. Ripe, fresh, well structured. Cherry fruit, fine, firm fruit.

UK price:£45.00 MCl, CCC, Thr, HDr, WtW

Graham's NV

Red

Deep, dark with purple rim. Closed nose. Full. Medium sweet, advanced for its age. Good acidity. Drinking well. But still room to develop.

UK price:£12.99 Sai, Bok, WIE, Bcn, BnC

Granja Ntra. Sra. De Remelluri Colección Jaime Rodríguez, Remelluri 2000

Red

Warm, almost, nutty, rich fruit. Lovely structure – upfront fruit. 1–10 years.

Grant Burge The Holy Trinity 2001

Red

Bright deep purple, red edges. Full of lifted aromas. Raspberry, mature, jammy and rich. A little straightforward. Dense, meaty and full. Drink now.

UK price:£13.95 Unw, Amp, P&R, StG

US price:$35.00 Wilson Daniels +1 707 963 96665

Grant Burge Filsell 2002

Red

UK price:£11.95 Oxf, OFo, Amp, P&R, StG

US price:$30.00 Wilson Daniels +1 707 963 96665

Grant Burge 20 year old Tawny NV

Red

Mid brown. Fine savoury stewed tea. Very, very complex. Long, outstanding.

Grant Burge Meshach 2000

Red

Simple ripe fruit, high alcohol. Good style, coffee-aged character.

UK price:£36.95 Amp, Jas, Con, P&R, StG