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 ...

A South African wine case is not complete without a bold & smoky Pinotage. MAN put the quality of their fruit at the forefront & are in partnership with some of the most experienced grape farmers in the country. Wine Enthusiast magazine named this a ‘best buy’. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Tuscanys signature red grape, at home in the in the warm Tuscan climate, & here with the expertise of Banfis winemaking, Sangiovese really shows its varietal character. Well-defined notes of liquorice & cedar on the nose are followed by an intense yet medium-bodied palate crammed with flavours of red & black cherries. Classic tomato-based Italian dishes rarely go better with anything else! ...

The second wine of Croix de Gay, this is an early-to-mature, friendly Pomerol, offering plump plum & raspberry fruit & low acidity. With its soft oaky spice & notes of earth & forest floor, it is nicely mature & drinking well, from now until 2017. ...

Alejandro Sejanovich is one of Argentina's most knowledgeable winemakers. Tim Atkin MW named him as one of his top 10 winemakers from South America in 2019. He worked as vineyard director at Bodega Catena Zapata for 16 years, where he pioneered the art of high-altitude vineyards. He creates this Chardonnay in the dizzying Los Arboles district. & his expertise really shows in its notes of peach, apricot & tropical fruits. Try it with a vegetable terrine. ...