Daily Mail Mixed Autumn Selection

Baya Morada Malbec - Argentina 2024

• ABV: 12.6% |
• Vintage: 2024 |
• Size: 75cl

This crowd-pleasing style of juicy Malbec comes from the sought-after, high-altitude slopes of the Mendoza Valley in Argentina. Baya Morada shows deep hues of purple in the glass with ripe blueberry, strawberry compote and hints of oaky spice on the nose. It has a rich and layered mouthfeel with soft tannins and a long, harmonious finish. We recommend pairing this with grilled dishes - whether that is earthy vegetables like aubergine and mushrooms, lamb chops or a hamburger fresh off the BBQ!

Flatiron Merlot Reserve - Chile 2024

• ABV: 12.4% |
• Vintage: 2024 |
• Size: 75cl

The journey to source the best possible wines for the year is always a challenge but made more rewarding by the parcels of special wines that we encounter on our way. In this case, this complex, elegantly textured Merlot is one of Chile's undisputed signature varieties. Packed with plum, forest fruits and spicy vanilla notes, this is a shamelessly appealing red with a versatile, approachable character. Generous and rounded, Flatiron Reserve Merlot is just the ticket with grilled beef and hearty savoury dishes - meat, fish and vegetables alike.

Bedford's Winemaker's Collection Shiraz 2024

• ABV: 13.1% |
• Vintage: 2024 |
• Size: 75cl

This is a classic Australian Shiraz that ticks a whole host of the boxes we look for when adding wines to our range. It is rich and robust, packed with dark fruit character and has a satisfying lick of peppery spice on the long, sumptuous finish. We recommend pairing it with high welfare butchers' pork sausages, creamy mash potatoes and either a traditional onion gravy or a big tray of roasted Mediterranean vegetables.

Maison des Vignes Pinot Noir - France 2024

• ABV: 12.3% |
• Vintage: 2024 |
• Size: 75cl

Maison des Vignes is a refined French Pinot Noir crafted from perfectly ripe grapes grown in the sun-drenched hills surrounding the town of Limoux. The vineyards lie in the foothills of the Pyrenees, an area well known for its cool climate growing conditions and limestone-rich soils. This elegant wine offers delicate aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, and subtle earthy undertones. The silky tannins and vibrant acidity make it a versatile choice for both casual and elevated dining.

Puntino Pinot Grigio - Italy 2024

• ABV: 11.8% |
• Vintage: 2024 |
• Size: 75cl

Puntino (which translates to 'small dot') is a range that puts a pin in the map of Italy and shines the light on some of the best wines from the country’s vast and varied wine landscape. Nothing is ignored, from excellent representations of grapes and styles that are household names, to hidden gems that you may never have heard of that will surprise and delight. This Pinot Grigio, one of Italy’s classic wines, is laden with ripe stone fruit, balanced and lifted by zesty citrus and crisp pear notes.

Marques de Lodares Macabeo Sauvignon Blanc - Spain 2024

• ABV: 10.7% |
• Vintage: 2024 |
• Size: 75cl

Expertly made with care and dedication, Marques de Lodares Macabeo Sauvignon Blanc is created from top-quality grapes, handpicked at peak ripeness. This dry white wine is crisp and perfectly balanced, delivering a true taste of summer in every glass. A union of textured Macabeo and vibrant Sauvignon Blanc brings together two beloved Spanish white grape varieties. Expect a lively medley of crisp green apple, bright lemon juice and subtle notes of lime zest.

Musica do Mar Arinto - Portugal 2024

• ABV: 11.7% |
• Vintage: 2024 |
• Size: 75cl

The mysterious music of the deep has been part of folklore since ancient times. Whilst we cannot claim that the songs of sirens are anything other than myth, the impact of the ocean on the winemaking of Portugal is without doubt. Providing much-needed counterpoint to the heat of the sun, it allows talented winemakers to achieve wines full of fruit, but also full of subtlety and balance. This sapid Arinto, a variety popular throughout Portugal, is teaming with zesty citrus and refreshing apple qualities.

Isibonelo Cape Reserve White - South Africa 2023

• ABV: 12% |
• Vintage: 2023 |
• Size: 75cl

Our Isibonelo range is a carefully curated collection of wines which is shaped by finding model examples of modern-day Cape classics. They are expertly blended from some of the region's most treasured vineyard sites, and it is the search for the exemplary that inspired the name ‘Isibonelo’. It translates to just that, from one of South Africa’s oldest languages, Zulu. A crisp and engaging white with masses of mouth-watering lemon fruit and a perfectly balanced, refreshing finish.