Xavier Vins d'Experts Dentelles Côtes du Rhône 2021Chteauneuf du Pape born Xavier Vignon knows the Rhne valley inside out. He spent fifteen years consulting for more than 250 wineries in every nook and cranny of the valley. Combine that with a total of thirty four vintages in all corners of the globe and this self styled terroir hunter has winemaking experience that few can match. A master of the blend, he has honed his own range of wines by combining tiny parcels of wine, acquired as part payment for

Extremely round in the mouth with floral

An ideal partner to grilled fish

for example a Thai green curry

Graciano and Mazuelo

Sweet vanilla expressed from the oak with silky soft tannins

Recognised for his exceptional winemaking skills

braised short-rib

craftsmanship and regional character

almost all of them centenarians

The cool night breezes descending from the Andes create an exceptional temperature variation

Adega de Monção Vinho Verde Escolha 2024 (Portugal) – £13

producing a traditional