Boutinot had been making wine from the Rhone Valley since the early 1980’s from across the region but really put some roots down when they were able to purchase some stunning vineyards some up to 50 years old in the AOP of Cairanne and establish a permanent winery on site. Planted at altitude on the cooler, abrupt hillside slopes of clay and limestone in the foothills of the Pyrenees, the Chenin Blanc from this region would often be destined for a Cremant de Limoux. However, for this wine, the grapes are left on the vine much longer and it is one of the latest varieties in the vineyard to be picked, achieving full ripeness yet retaining a refreshing crispness thanks to that cooler altitude. Gently citrussy and herbal aromas lead to a densely fruity, peachy palate with a silky texture and a clean, lifted finish. This wine pairs perfectly with warmly spiced dishes - Thai red curries and aromatic rice, spicy mango salads or even a fruity chicken tagine

Coming from terroirs of high limestone terraces with pebbles, this wine is fresh, complex in the mouth with aromas of lemon, marmalade and white peach. Partially fermented and aged in egg-shaped cement vats, this wine has extraordinary length.

Guigal's Côte-Rôtie is a pure expression of Syrah and Viognier. Located in the northern appellation of Côte-Rôtie, the fruit for the Château d'Ampuis shows elegant yet powerful aromas of of coffee, tobacco smoke, tapenade and spice box. It is soft, fresh and elegant in the mouth and while it's showing some muscular tannin early, with some time this Rôtie will being to seamlessly integrate with a few years in the cellar.

Domaine de Chevalier uses traditional methods when making their flavoursome white blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Fermentation occurs in oak casks and is then aged for 18th in oak, some of which is new. This practice was abandoned by many in Graves, only to be (rightfully) regenerated to allow wines of substance and character to be produced once again. Chevalier's Blanc is a wine that is taut and restrained that opens up over a six to eight year period to reveal a wine of supreme delicacy.

d'Arenberg Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne has medium golden colour leads to a sweetly ripe nose of apricots and honeysuckle. The palate is big textual and warmish with sweet apricot and stewed pear flavours. Perfect with red duck curry.

Dopff Pinot Gris Reserve from the famous Alsace region has crafted a supple and full bodied pinot gris deserving of the commendations from respected wine makers. Charming palate with soft, delicious flavours of banana, honey and camomile. Pale yellow with citrus notes on the nose. Long full finish.

This terrific white from the south of France displays all the characters of Sauvignon Blanc. The Arrogant Frog has lLifted aromas of gooseberry and passionfruit flow onto the palate and the finish is crisp and clean.

The first whiff of this restrained Sauvignon Blanc indicates a departure from the hugely aromatic styles of Marlborough. It has a delicate floral nose with an inkling of Indian spice while the fruit is more stone-fruit than tropical. The palate is elegant, texturally soft with a mouthfeel of freshness and breadth. The cool climate of the Loire produces wines with distinctive freshness, a lean acidity and a spicy or steely spine.