Serious is perhaps the wrong word, but this is so very much a Rhone Syrah in its blackcurrant fruit, olive and peppercorn character that both leaps from the glass and explodes on the palate. Soft, silken tannins, fragrant aromas of charred capsicum and coffee and a salty bite of tapenade in the finish. A fantastic take on the grape that shows off Val's more finessed side! Find out more.

Another delightful new experimental La Vrille cuvée that is sure to pique the interest of those who fell for the bright, juicy charms of Canon d'Achille. Similarly, this is a fluid, weightless red that ripples with pure fruit and works best served from the ice bucket. Find out more.

'Festive Essentials' Created with simplicity and ease in mind, but not at the expense of quality. A versatile set of bottles to unleash at any given moment. Find out more.

For our top case, Santa has dug into his cellar to select some of his favourite festive bottles. Find out more.