The Sierra Salinas winery was founded in 2000 in Villena, in the DO of Alicante, to make modern wines mainly from traditional indigenous grapes. H&-harvested from mature vines, the grapes are cool fermented before a brief maturation in French oak. Deep violet-tinged crimson, this wine offers a pleasing balance between youthful vigour & polished maturity. Bramble & cherry combine with lightly savoury spice & balsamic flavours. A great match for rustic Mediterranean stews. ...

Moët is the ultimate celebratory fizz. The house is credited with inventing the Champagne glass pyramid. The victorious ‘spray’ of Champagne familiar to sport podiums is also down to them. But not only does their famous label put you in a party mood – it’s also a fantastic wine. It’s crisp & refreshing, but rich & ripe & full of stone fruit flavours. Think peach & lemon zest. With aromas of biscuit & brioche, it’s as decadent as it is moreish. In 2022, this wine won an IWC award. ...

Vintage Champagnes are made solely in the very best years. & Moët et Chandon accept only the best of the best. In fact, 2013 marks only the 75th Grand Vintage they've released since 1842. They also go several steps further in the winemaking process, ageing this for at least five years in their historic cellars. All the extra effort reflects in elegant flavours of stone fruits, grapefruit, pastry, walnut & biscuit. It's complex, textured & a real treat with salmon. ...

When it comes to introductions, Moët & Chandon hardly needs one – this is the world’s most popular Champagne. Every second, one of its corks pops somewhere on the planet. Established in 1743, the brand has the largest vineyard in Champagne & is dedicated to herbicide- & insecticide-free practices. Matured for 30 months in house cellars, the Réserve Impériale is a Pinot Noir-dominant blend features small percentages of Pinot Meunier & Chardonnay for suppleness & finesse. Expect aromas of apricot & peach with hints of toasted nuts & gingerbread – plus a dash of fresh citrus. ...

Moët is the ultimate celebratory fizz. The house is credited with inventing the Champagne pyramid. & the celebratory ‘spray’ of Champagne familiar to sports podiums the world over is also down to them. But not only does their famous label put you in a party mood – it’s also a fantastic wine. ...

Moët et Chandon has the largest estate in Champagne, including cellars connected by a vast network of 28km of underground tunnels. With pink copper hues & a lively expressive aroma this is an elegant zesty rosé wine with notes of wild strawberry. ...

Moillard-Thomas are renowned for their fine winemaking. They're one of the oldest wine merchants in Burgundy's Nuits-Saint-Georges, & standards have been high since the beginning. For this wine, they've taken their considerable expertise to Beaujolais. It's light, fruity & packed with red-fruit flavours. Think fresh strawberry & raspberry that'll pair perfectly with classic French charcuterie. ...

Moillard-Thomas is one of the oldest wine merchants originating from Burgundy’s Nuits-Saint-Georges. They have generations of winemaking heritage & extensive knowledge of the best vineyards across the region. Aligoté is a delicious, but often overlooked, grape that’s slowly making a resurgence – & Moillard-Thomas are the ideal producer to showcase just why it’s so special. When it’s in the right hands, it produces bright, lively & characterful wines – a must-try wine for lovers of French whites. Expect floral notes of & a refreshing flavours of ripe citrus fruits. Its fresh flavours & crisp acidity makes it a great pairing for seafood dishes. ...

Not much changes in the centuries-old vineyards of Burgundy, but that hasn’t stopped Moillard-Thomas from finding ways to innovate. One of the region’s oldest wine merchants, they respect the heritage of the land & its world-class grapes while using modern winemaking methods. For their Chablis, that means swift pressing after harvest & fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. The result is a wine with complexity, minerality & fresh aromas of white-stone fruits & citrus. It’s already drinking well, but could continue to age well for a few more years. A natural match for oysters, sushi or goat’s cheese. In 2022, this wine won an IWC award for the 2021 vintage. ...

Moillard-Thomas is one of the oldest wine merchants in Nuits-Saint-George. & since the 19th century, the Moillard family name has been synonymous with incredible Burgundy wines. They work with a network of quality winegrowers to bring together the finest grapes from premier cru vineyards. For this Premier Cru Chablis, they ferment the grapes separately – part in barrel, the other in stainless steel. After 12 months of ageing with regular lees stirring for complexity, the wines are then expertly blended. Expect floral & mineral aromas with citrus fruit flavours & a long finish. Its refreshing acidity pairs perfectly with fresh sushi or oysters. ...