2nd Sep 2010
2008 Maycas Reserva Especial Syrah, Limarí (£12.99, 15%, Waitrose)
The Pacific-influenced region of Limarí is producing some cracking Chardonnays and Syrahs at the moment. This is deeply coloured, spicy... Read more
6th Aug 2010
2009 Boekenhoutskloof Porcupine Ridge Syrah, Coastal Region (£6.99, 14.7%, Waitrose). Marc Kent's excellent Cape Syrah is consistently one of the best value reds from South Africa, a smoky, tarry, abundantly fruity... Read more
22nd Jul 2010
2006 Uvaggio, Coste della Seisa, Sperino (£15.50, 13%, The Wine Society). Paolo de Marchi may be better known as a producer of Chianti Classico and Super Tuscans, but his roots are in Piedmont, which is where he makes... Read more
3rd Jul 2010
2007 Bodega Chacra "32" Pinot Noir, Patagonia (£49.50, 12.5%, Lea & Sandeman, 0207 244 0522, www.londonfinewine.co.uk). You might gulp at the prospect of paying nearly £50 for a bottle of Pinot Noir... Read more