For Markus, care & attention is at the heart of every wine he bottles. It’s no wonder his wines have received so much praise from renowned critics like Robert Parker. Up on the steep slate slopes of Mosel, everything in Markus’s vineyards is laboriously done by h&. His philosophy is to let the terroir speak for itself – so as little intervention as possible is key. This wine comes from a historic vineyard planted with ancient, ungrafted Riesling vines. Grapes are harvested later, meaning only tiny yields are handpicked – but only if each grape passes a close inspection. The result? An incredibly complex wine that’s spent almost a decade evolving in the bottle – with potential for even further ageing. It’s lusciously sweet, with aromatic notes of honey, roasted hazelnut, pear, pineapple, flinty notes & a refreshing acidity. Enjoy this with blue cheese or fruity desserts. ...

A great value Sauvignon Blanc from Giesen, a family winery still owned & run by the three brothers who founded it. This wine ...

The Marques de Murrieta began making wines in 1850, & his bodega remains one of Riojas most traditional, creating wines with a brooding Old World rusticity by extended cellaring in old American oak barrels. This 1994 Reserva is perhaps the epitome of the house style. ...

A perennial favourite at Majestic, Marques de Riscal consistently offers Rioja lovers a reserva wine with a robust, firmly structured & complex character. This 1994 example is now fully mature, providing a harmonious balance between mellow maturity & fleshy muscularity. ...

A perennial favourite at Majestic, Marques de Riscal consistently offers Rioja lovers a reserva wine with a robust, firmly structured & complex character. 1995 was an excellent vintage for the region as a whole, with the top producers creating elegant yet age-worthy wines such as this. Deep bramble & prune flavours are accented with hints of clove & tobacco leaf. ...

This is a fresh & fruity style of Rioja created by a multi-award-winning winery in the La Rioja sub-region, overlooking a picturesque mountain range. It's aged in stainless steel to maintain all the freshness of the Tempranillo grape. & this means it's ideal with grilled meats & cheese. Expect flavours of strawberry & redcurrant & a long, pleasant finish. ...

A superb limited-release white Rioja, from an equally superb fourth-generation family producer. The 2019 harvest was ...

Lovers of Rioja will almost certainly recognise Marqués de Cáceres – an innovative Rioja producer whose wines have found success in over 100 countries. Turning their attention to other iconic locations, they looked to sun-kissed Rueda – an underrated region that should be on every wine lover's radar. Famed for Verdejo – an ancient grape introduced to the area over a thousand years ago – Rueda is the source of expressive, aromatic whites with a reputation for ageability. Now under the talented ownership of second-generation Cristina Forner, Marqués de Cáceres have achieved an international reputation for exceptional Verdejo. Aromatically comparable to Sauvignon Blanc, you can expect bright notes of crunchy apple, ripe peach & grapefruit. Its zesty acidity will complement herby fish dishes or a Greek salad. ...

Marqués de Riscal made Rioja what it is today. Up until the 1850s the locals had made only light, young wines. Then, in 1858, Riscal introduced the ‘ Bordeaux method’, barrel ageing. From that moment on, the practice became integral to Rioja. Today, Riscal Reserva is one of the most famous wines in Spain. Each grape is selected from vines that are at least 50 years old. Mature vines make the tastiest grapes. So the wine is incredibly rich & concentrated. It’s full of summer-berry flavours & notes of liquorice & vanilla spice. Perfect with Jamón. ...

Marquês de Borba is leading the way in sustainable wine farming in Portugal’s Alentejo. Here, João Maria Ramos, the son of João Portugal, one of the country's most-famous winemakers, is a champion of lesser-known indigenous varieties & artisan techniques. He produces great wines from old vines (vinhas velhas) in Estremoz. Here a blend of red grapes is foot-trodden in traditional lagares tanks then aged in oak barrels. The result? A full-bodied & velvety wine that packs intense sunshine flavours into every sip. Think black fruit, eucalyptus & spice. Pair it with roasted meats such as lamb, venison or duck, or richly flavoured vegetarian casseroles. James Suckling gave the 2019 vintage 92 points. ...