Monsieur Paul was making his wine during WW2. He’s now in his 90s and still going strong! When he was a boy his family were the last remaining to bring in the grapes as the rest of the village marched away to war. Moulin de Pontfract survived and continues to prosper today. Even after the rich and famous flocked to Provence and his neighbouring town of Correns, buying up vineyards to make pricey rosés, Monsieur Paul batted away the glitz and stuck to his winemaking roots. Whilst he may not be doing the back-breaking work of harvest anymore, he’s still there, perched on the hilltop with a walkie-talkie directing the pickers. And his rosé is as good as ever – fresh and fruity with strawberry charm.

Stretching along Italy’s Adriatic coast, the Abruzzo boasts pretty coastal coves and dramatic landscapes of soaring mountains, rolling verdant hills, deep valleys and ancient castles. It's a favourite spot for holidaying Italians, but is otherwise little known. Yet its extensive vineyards produce a range of deliciously accessible wines – creamy, plum-filled Montepulciano reds, citrusy Trebbianos and this fruity Pinot Grigio. This white addition to our Farinelli range provides excellent value, yet over the vintages it’s scored an amazing 93 points at the IWC competition and won four medals. Enjoy here a lovely balance of ripe peach and apple fruit with citrusy zip. It makes an ideal apéritif and goes well with lemon chicken and creamy pasta.

France’s most elegant source for fine rosé is Provence. Long hours of blue skies and blissful sunshine, with cooling breezes from the Med, ensure grapes of delicious ripeness and freshness. Maison Maillet is a bright, crisp pink from a 4th-generation family estate that prides itself on wines of authenticity and charm. It lies close to the renowned appellation of Bandol, the wines of which are some of the most expensive of Provence, and the famous Grand Prix circuit. With the wind in the right direction, speed fanatics can hear the whine of tyres. Fast cars aside, this delicate pink is a classic blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah. Gentle summer berries, bright citrus freshness, it’s perfect sipped solo or served with salads or seafood.

Provence is the world epicentre for pale, sophisticated rosé wines that offer delicate citrus and summer berry flavours, and L’Art Provençal is a classic example of this style. It’s no surprise that Provence makes exceptional rosé as the region has an ideal climate for refreshing pinks, with twice as much sunshine as London, yet relatively moderate temperatures even in the height of summer. This delightful rosé is from the Breban family’s domaine, high in the hills of the Côte d’Azur. Their vineyards are surrounded by wooded hillsides and have a sunny south-facing aspect and well-drained soil to help keep the flavours concentrated. Rounded with savoury, subtle fruitiness this is an ideal rosé to enjoy with poached salmon, salt and pepper squid or on its own.

Delightful – and food friendly, 93pt blend of Grenache and Carignan from the Leask Brothers, whose Hither & Yon winery specialises in interesting varieties and blends. "Off grenache (60%) vines planted in 2009 and carignan (40%) in 2014 from the Sand Road vineyard. This, the first release, is very much in a bistro weight. The buoyant red-berried grenache is lively and juicy, with carignan adding scrubby herb and spice notes, the enthusiasm of the former balanced but not quelled by the latter. It’s an appealing wine, with a zippiness to the finish that will see it work nicely with so many foods, from lighter vegetable plates to fattier meat dishes. 92pts." (Marcus Ellis, The Halliday Wine Companion). John Lehmann, writing in The Australian agrees: "Fruity is as fruity does: from the sweet, intense nose of raspberry, blackberry and vanilla to the plush, generous palate. With flavours too of coffee and mocha with some earthy notes and herbs, it’s a happy marriage of grenache’s ripeness with the meatier tones of the carignan which make this so very food-friendly. "

The new faces behind the Curtis Family Vineyards are Mark, Thomas & Jenna Curtis, with the guidance of their father, Claudio Curtis who lives on the vineyard just outside McLaren Vale. The name Curtis is thought to derive from Curtius, a noble and wealthy family of the First and Second Centuries AD, the Roman Empire era originating from the Latinium people.

Delicious! Winemakers Eric and David Martin create a range of largely reds from their fourth generation family domaine, established back in 1905. They continue combining traditional vinification practises and respect for the environment. This is a delicious, full-bodied and peppery Grenache-rich blend from Cairanne, a commune in the Vaucluse department in the south of the Côtes-du-Rhône region.

There’s bundles of flavour in this classy Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvédre. A special blend that offers soft layers of fruit, and rich and velvety charm – The Black Pig delivers again!

Glittering with plum and red berry fruit, a lovely splash of exotic spice, deliciously soft and smooth tannins ... this is like being given a big, comforting hug from someone you love. Beautiful stuff!