Champagne Virginie T. Transmission Brut NV

White | France | Champagne | 12.5% | Sparkling

Virginie T's new house cuvée, based on the 2012, 2013 and 2014 vintages, a blend of 70% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Meunier, the majority (85%) from premier and grand cru vineyards; this spent eight years on lees before disgorging. Pale with a fine stream of bubbles, with a rich, yeasty autolytic nose, biscuity and savoury, leading to a bright citrus-infused palate, a hint of orange zest, again biscuity, mineral too, and going to a lovely, poised finish.

Valserrano Rioja Blanco, Bodegas de la Marquesa 2022

White | Spain | Rioja | 13% | Dry, crisp white

Pale in colour with a delicious nose of sherbety lemon fruit, a light tropical note and a distant touch of oak from barrel fermentation, this is fresh and juicy, tastily sapid and delicious either on its own or with food.

Côtes du Rhône Viognier, Château Beauchêne 2025

White | France | Rhône | 14% | Full-bodied fruity white

A gorgeous nose of fresh stone fruit and some ripe red apple too. Peachy but fresh on the palate with a balancing phenolic touch, bright and filled with lovely stone fruit and white flowers, some lemon sherbet notes, a mouth-filling texture and a gorgeous almondy bitter touch on the end to bring it back to a clean finish. This has body, weight and alcohol all in balance – great typicity and perfect for white Rhône lovers! Enjoy in its youth for all the exuberance. Drink 2026 - 2028

Le Saut de Loup Chardonnay, Domaine du Château de Demigny 2023

White | France | Burgundy | 13% | Full-bodied white

The gorgeous Château de Demigny is situated on the wrong side of the tracks, so to speak, parallel with Chassagne Montrachet but some way east, and as a result it is classified as a humble IGP rather than Appellation Contrôlée Bourgogne – but don’t be fooled, it is classic white Burgundy! Very pale with a nose of white stone fruits and white pear, fresh and racy with a juicy citrus burst; on the palate bright and fresh with a hint of green spices and white pepper, again a white pear note, racy and fresh with a lovely bright finish. Delicious.

Enrique Foster Malbec, Uco Valley 2025

Red | Argentina | Uco Valley | 13.5% | Full-bodied red

Laced with roses, liquorice, red fruits and supple tannins with a light grilled touch – this slips down a real treat! Excellent with chocolate - a rare wine match.

Jardins, Château Mauvesin Barton, Bordeaux 2024

Red | France | Bordeaux | 12% | Medium-bodied red

Vibrant red, jewel-like, with a nose of juicy, peppery dark fruit, leafy and fresh, with an equally juicy, floral palate, soft, supple red fruits – redcurrant, rhubarb – with just a light tannic twist for freshness.

"This 100 per cent Merlot is designed for easy-going al fresco/picnic drinking, with maximum, juicy hedgerow fruit and minimum tannins. It’s utterly charming and could have been made especially with this moreish muffuletta in mind." Jonathan Ray, The Spectator - recommended to pair with chef Olivia Potts' muffuletta recipe.

Pinuaga Nature, IGP Tierra de Castilla - Organic 2023

Red | Spain | Tierra de Castilla | 14% | Full-bodied red

Pinuaga Nature is possibly the purest expression of the Tempranillo grape. Vinified solely in stainless steel it is a tour de force of juicy dark fruit, smoky and intense, with super-supple tannins and a lovely zip of freshness.

Terroir Selection Pinotage, Springfontein, WO Springfontein Rim (Screwcap closure) - Organic 2022

Red | South Africa | Springfontein Rim | 13.5% | Full-bodied red

Opening with a delicate floral perfume of roses and red blossoms, followed by vibrant notes of spiced loganberries and ripe blackberries. On the palate, it is rich and smooth, layered with dark fruit and subtle grilled undertones, supported by supple, well-integrated tannins that provide both structure and elegance.

Château Julia Agiorgitiko, Drama 2023

Red | Greece | Drama | 13.5% | Full-bodied red

Grown at an altitude of 200-300 metres above sea level, Château Julia’s Agiorgitiko is aged for 12 months in a combination of 500 litre barrels, casks and concrete tanks giving a wine filled with lovely black cherry fruit underscored by smoky notes, rich and intense, mouth-filling and delicious.

Aristea Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 2020

Red | South Africa | Stellenbosch | 12.5% | Full-bodied red

Deep red black, not opaque, with a nose of very tight black fruits, some blackcurrant, creamed and a light grilled note, some graphite too and coolly fruited. On the palate fresh, vibrant red and black fruits, very youthful and fresh, really not so new world in style, and over the past months has really put on weight and interest, with ripe, supple tannins behind the smoky black fruits, going to a long, rich, satisfying finish.