Angel's Estate Cabernet Franc and Cabernet SauvignonAngel's Estate specialise in Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Petit Verdot for their red wines. This wine goes through cold maceration in heat insulated stainless steel fermentation tanks. Leading to spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Ruby in colour with intense aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants and fresh spices. Hints of oak, chocolate and vanilla. The palate emulates the aromas of the wine creating a velvety mouth feel and

This example from Domaine de la Chauviniere is one of the most popular from the area - and for good reason

Francis Fichet was one of the first to plant Pinot Noir in the highly Chardonnay dominant region of Burgundy and his original plantings are now over 30 years old

risotto and fish-based first courses

Followed by a palate of smoky black cherry and pepper with smooth velvety tannins

The winery has embraced modernisation to achieve a balance of traditional vinification focusing on flavour extraction

unctuous layers of syrupy fruit and spice mean it'll work wonders in spirit-forward cocktails too

Their youthful Royal Oporto Medium Dry White Port blends traditional varieties Malvasia Fina

To make this lovely Gavi

The energy neutral winery carries out 5 days' cold soaking of the dark berried Zweigelt grapes before slow fermentation

spicy vegetable casseroles

Complex and structured on the palate

and a second sorting by family members as grapes are emptied into trays