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Andre Romero has been described as the superstar of Rasteau by Robert Parker. A classic blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre it has a deep, rich, porgy nose with a dense, weighty palate of dark, gamey fruit.

From grapes grown at an altitude of over 3000ft with 12 months spent in oak. Stalky red berry, cherry and blackcurrant fruit with subtle oak.

It’s as explosive, bright and dramatic as the flower the domaine is named after; popping with ripe cherry, wild strawberry, plum, blackcurrant, rosemary and clove. Divine with salt beef and lashings of mustard, rare beef Thai salads, Sunday roasts or homemade tomato sauces.

The domaine of Roger Sabon is as highly rated as any in the Rhone. Sourced from hillside vineyards around the village of Roquemaure it is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre and Carignan. A scented, spicy red fruit nose with a palate of rich fruit with balance and texture.

Between Macon and Lyon, in the heart of the Beaujolais vineyards and at the foot of Mount Brouilly we find this beautifully renovated, magnificent building, located in an exceptional setting in the middle of the vines. Brouilly is very pleasing when young but also drinks well after a few years cellaring.

Ripe aromas of black fruits, blackcurrant pastilles and a hint of coffee and vanilla. The palate has wild blackberries, toasty oak and black pepper notes - all balanced by fresh acidity and a touch of dark chocolate.

The top wine from Casa Silva, a blend of Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Shiraz. Many layers of Cassis, Cocoa and chocolate fruit. Top Drop!

Bodega Tobelos is located in Brinas in Rioja Alta and has 3ha of vineyards and a purpose built winery. This crianza is 100% Tempranillo with 12 months in oak and 12 in bottle. Fragrant, spicy nose with many layers of deep, proper Rioja fruit and wood.

Intense cherry red in colour. On the nose, aromas of ripe strawberries and raspberries are married with spicy notes of liquorice and chocolate and subtle floral hints. On the palate, velvety tannins give a silky mouthfeel and a crisp acidity carries the flavours onto the spicy finish.

Nose of laurel, rosemary and something fresh, almost thyme, then an explosion of black fruits (blackberry, candied cherry). Light oak adds a perfect complexity. The mouth is powerful, bulky. It is nicely tannic but the tannins are a well coated relief.