We truly believe our wines are fantastic, but you already knew that – we wouldn’t sell them if we didn’t!

That said, it is always nice when someone else recognises the quality in our portfolio, even better when they write a lovely review in the press to tell everyone about it…

Here’s a round-up of what they’ve been saying about us recently!

Henners Vintage 2018: Gently toasty, nutty and caramelised with broad, spicy pear fruit. Creamy in style with bright acidity and a ripe expressive palate. Yeasty Marmite notes add character and complexity, while youthful fruit gives plenty of immediate appeal. 92pts Decanter Magazine (July 2025)

Domaine Boutinot, La Côte Sauvage, AOP Cairanne 2021: A consistent favourite of independent merchants over the years, and a repeat winner in the Top 100, Boutinot’s textbook Cairanne, a Grenache Noir (60%), Syrah (25%) and Mourvèdre (10%) blend from Boutinot’s own vineyards in the heart of the southern Rhône cru is, as good as ever in the tricky 2021 vintage. “Baked strawberry, cherry and dark plum on the nose; on the palate this is spicy, with elegant fruit,: the judges said. “The finish is wonderful – really spicy and full of fruit intensity and we’re giving extra points for value.” Top 100 The Wine Merchant Top 100 (July 2025)

Daschbosch Mossiesdrift Steen, WO Breedekloof 2021: Another prime cut from South Africa’s seemingly inexhaustible supply of fine old Chenin Blanc (aka Steen in the local vernacular) bush vines, the fruit here is sourced from the Mossiesdrift farm, a vineyard planted in eastern Paarl in 1962 and which is registered as part of the Old Vine Project. Fermented in the third- and fourth-fill barrels for three weeks, it offers “stone fruit and spice on the nose, and bright acidity with peach yoghurt flavours on the palate”, the judges said. “Would make a nice food wine with its pithy citrus-peel finish” Top 100 The Wine Merchant Top 100 (July 2025)

Queirón Mi Lugar Vino de Quel, DOCa Rioja 2019: The second wine in this year’s Top 100 from the consistently excellent Rioja producer Bodegas Ontanon is a wine from the Perez Cuevas family’s special project devoted to expressing the vineyards around their home village of Quel. Predominantly made from selected plots of Tempranillo, it’s aged for 18 months in a mix of 80% French and 20% American new oak. “Smoky pipe tobacco with blackberry and a hint of clove on the nose, that smokiness continuing onto the palate like smoked bacon and wood-panelled rooms, mingling beautifully with fresh fruit and fine tannins,” the judges said. Top 100 The Wine Merchant Top 100 (July 2025)

Ontañón Rioja Blanco, DOCa Rioja 2023: In a region that is overwhelmingly planted to red grapes (around 90% of the total), it’s not surprising that the white wines have sometimes struggled for attention. But, whether the style is fruit-driven and youthful or oakily traditional, Rioja Blanco frequently accounts for some of Spain’s best whites – such as this highly accomplished classically oak-aged Top 100 winner. A 100% Viura aged for four months in American oak and six months in bottle, it’s a wine of “incredible length”, the judges said. “Under-ripe nectarine peach, lovely weight and texture – cracking value.” Top 100 The Wine Merchant Top 100 (July 2025)

Terrazze della Luna Pinot Grigio, Trentino DOC  2024: Very pale lime-green in hue, the aromatics exhibit stone fruits, accented by lime cordial and lemon zest. Dry, the palate shows a light body and attractive fruit, supported by brisk acidity and hints of allspice and white pepper. A lovely wine, well-suited to cold ceviche with toasted flatbreads. Gold Pinot Grigio Masters, Drinks Business, (July 2025)

Emiliana 57 Rocas Carménère, DO Valle de Colchagua [Organic & Biodynamic] 2021: There are 57 rocks at the Los Robles Estate in the Colchagua Valley, and they represent the organic and biodynamic character of this Carménère. Deep ruby-purple in hue, the wine has dark blackberry and Victoria plum fruit, with accents of coconut, leather, red capsicum and mint. Full-bodied, the palate flavours are balanced by lively, citrussy acidity and linen-textured tannins. A mouthwatering finish points towards a spicy Moroccan tagine as a pairing. GOLD winner – Organic and Vegan Master, Drinks Business (July 2025)

Domaine J.Laurens Les Graimenous, AOP Crémant de Limoux 2022: Always a solid choice, this Crémant is the flagship sparkling of Domaine J. Laurens in Limoux. It’s full of citrus freshness, lemon and grapefruit twining through the mouth, while also offering a little richness of sweet pastry and brioche. The texture is more lean and sherberty than opulent, but the mousse still fills the mouth pleasantly and carries apple and stone fruit notes on a wave to the finish. 92pts Decanter (July 2025)