Grosbois Chinon Rouge ‘La cuisine de ma mère’ 2023A 9 hectare estate run by two brothers, Nicolas and Sylvain. Based in the centre of Loire valley and with experience from travelling their style is firmly set, they use old oak and concrete for the vinification. For the Cuisine de Ma Mere it is all done in concrete to preserve the fruit. So this is a really approachable Chinon with lots of bright fruit and herbaceous notes. Other than Beaujolais, we often dip into the red wines from the Loire valley,

200-year-old Seehof is located in the middle of the old town centre of the Rhenish-Hessian municipality of Westhofen

where both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay flourish

Food Pairing: Perfect with mushroom risotto

at the cold

A Semillon-dominant blend (55% to 45% Sauvignon Blanc) gives this wine a lovely richness of body kept in perfect balance by crisp acidity

this Albariño captures the region’s hallmark combination of vibrancy and coastal freshness

it is sure to drink well over the coming years with roast meats

The style is decidedly opulent and flashy

refreshing acidity and an elegant finish

fertilisers and herbicides in the vineyard

This is the second wine from the Varner Brothers Jim and Bob at their acclaimed Varner winery

In their state-of-the-art new winemaking facility the winemaking team works with precision to craft their range