The Croziers always like to experiment each year, but Novemberlot is a real one-off. Following the frost of 2021, where many of the grapes were lost, inexplicably in November of the same year the vines had rarely-seen second budding, producing some small bunches of grapes. Seen by Meryl and Geraldine as a sort of consolation for the earlier losses, they were harvested and vinified, then blended with the rest of the 2021 Merlot from the first harvest. Find out more.

La Vrille's entry white, made from younger vines of Ugni Blanc, that lesser-sung French sibling of Trebbiano. Much the same as that Italian grape, it offers yellow fruits with something a little saline and mineral. There is also a lovely oily citrus quality and the softness of ripe pears that ensures a bottle of this wine doesn't hang around for long. Find out more.