Malbec has found an ideal home in the hills of Argentina, & the countrys winemakers have taken advantage of this to put Argentinian Malbec on the world map of great wine. Included in this case is the Amalaya which is 70% Malbec with the addition of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah & the dark-skinned Tannat. Producing rich, full bodied wine with supple tannins & packed full of fruit, these wines are great on an evening in with another Argentinian favourite, steak! ...

Bodega Luigi Bosca was started in 1901, when the original wave of Italian winemakers had settled in Argentina, & is now in its fourth generation of family ownership. Vistalba is an important sub-region of Lujan de Cuyo, located at 990m above sea level. Deeply fruity, with a dark & voluptuous feel, this is a fine example of Argentina's trademark style. Tightly structured, it brings together subtle vanilla hints, firm tannins & well-judged acidity. Try this with seared venison loin. ...

Malfy Gin is ditilled in Italy using Copper stillls, the finest Italian botanicals & alpine spring water. The Monviso water is from the Crissolo Spring, the highest & purist spring water in Italy. Italian Juniper from Tuscany is used, along with coastal grown Italian lemons. Delightful citrus & juniper on the nose with a complex flavor of anise, citrus & coriander. Perfect with a premium tonic & a slice of lemon. ...

MAN Family Wines was founded by three friends who often stayed up too late talking about how to make a living from winemaking. Their approach is to keep things honest & straightforward. That's why this wine is named Outentiek, which is Afrikaans for 'authentic'. They deliberately avoided too much oak & the fruit-forward style of Shiraz you may expect from South Africa. It's a medium-bodied, peppery Syrah with bright red-fruit notes & polished tannins. Try it with crispy pork belly. ...

MAN focus on making great-tasting wines from finest top quality grapes, at excellent value. This perfectly balanced Chardonnay ...

In 2004, Alex & Carrie Vik had the ambition to create some of the world's best wines. After a two-year study of 4, 300 hectares of Andean wilderness, they're behind some of Chile's finest Cabernet. This one was picked as the best of a delicious pool of contenders by our store managers. It's complex & elegant, with an inviting smooth texture & notes of ripe red fruit & coffee. Enjoy with slow-cooked beef. ...

Every year, we ask our store managers to choose their favourite bottle of wine from a delicious pool of contenders. This was their winner for 2022, & once you’ve tried it you’ll certainly see why. Grüner Veltliner isn’t a grape that’s often seen in California, so growing it there was something of a risk for the Zocker winery. But they stayed true to their name – which means ‘gambler’ in German – & the result is this innovative, aromatic white. It’s made with grapes from a single vineyard in Edna Valley, where cool ocean breezes give the fruit plenty of time to ripen & develop complex flavours. It’s full of lively lemon, lime & ripe melon notes, with hints of candied ginger & a characteristic kick of white pepper. Its refreshing, steely minerality makes it a great choice for rich & creamy goat’s cheese dishes. ...

The vermouth has an amber hue. A floral Alpine nose of angelica, camomile, elder flower, gentian & mint mix with flavours of sweet orange & ginger with Pink grapefruit peal dominating. The finish is of cardamom, liquorice & a lingering quinine note. ...

This wine comes from old vineyards in the Maule Valley, an amazing place located among the hills of the Maule Coastal Range. It is unirrigated & has very poor, eroded soils. The landscape is undulating & the vines are planted facing slopes. Flavours of dark chocolate, coffee & candied fruits, with a persistent finish. Recommended with grilled red meats, game birds, pulses, stews, seasoned dishes & beef pasties. Recommended with grilled red meats, game birds, pulses, stews, seasoned dishes & beef pasties. ...

Californias Central Coast is a Pacific-influenced region previously famed for white varieties, but increasingly known for reds such as this with great purity of fruit. Winemaker Philip Zorn sources his grapes from several partner growers throughout this region. The regions trademark ripeness & purity shine through, with ripe, sweet cherry, blackcurrant & plum fruit & subtle herb notes. Integrated oak smooths the ample tannins & adds vanilla & spice. Drink with tender meats such as oxtail, braised lamb shanks or pork loin. ...