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After a personal recommendation? Here are our favourite bottles as chosen by our team of wine experts and enthusiasts at Perfect Cellar, from classic styles to the weird and wonderful.

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  • Award winning
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    Vivino 4+
    Country: Italy, Veneto
    Grapes: Glera
    ABV: 11%
    Style: Fresh Fruity Sparkling
    Silver Medal - Mundus Vini. Crafted through natural fermentation, this premium Prosecco offers a refreshing blend of floral and fruity notes, complemented by a gentle, creamy mousse. Villa degli Olmi, a fourth-generation family-run winery, consistently excels in producing an impressive range of affordable, high-quality wines. Its Prosecco delights with vibrant apple and citrus flavours while eschewing the traditional bready Champagne undertones in favour of a fragrant jasmine infusion. With well
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    Vivino 4+
    Country: France, Bordeaux, Canon Fronsac
    Grapes: Merlot
    ABV: 14.5%
    Style: Savoury Classic Red
    The nose needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of spices, pepper and more of the fresh/varietal flowers that are associated with small touches of cassis as well as a fine toasted tip. The palate is fruity and offers a tangy structure, juiciness, flavour, a fine salinity, roundness, a good finesse of the texture, freshness, as well as a certain tension in finesse. This wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy/pulpy cassis, and more red berries with touches of pulpy / tangy plum, hints of
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  • Wine 92 Point Rating
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    Vivino 4+
    Country: Italy, Veneto
    Grapes: Corvina
    ABV: 13.5%
    Style: Smooth Fruity Red
    92 Points - Luca Maroni. Produced from high-altitude vineyards using hand-picked Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, and Corvinone grapes, the Tenute Ca 'Botta Alta Valpolicella Superiore DOC 2019 is an award-winning, critically acclaimed Italian wine that sets new standards for Valpolicella. The vines’ altitude imbues a lovely freshness and aromatics to the wine, which are balanced by it being made in their patented Fermentino Ca'Botta tank for greater richness of structure and aroma. Vivino Rating:
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    Vivino 4+
    Country: France, Rhone Valley
    Grapes: Grenache
    ABV: 14%
    Style: Juicy Lively Red
    Nicknamed by the winemaking team as their ‘Buddy’ wine, the Chateau de Gourdon 921 Le Coq Rouge Cotes du Rhone was created to be a joyous, easy-going wine. Rich dark ruby red colour with a pretty pink rim, the bouquet is a classic mix of stewed blackberries, raspberries and black pepper. Juicy and lively on the palate, there’s a lovely balance between black fruits, red berries, cherries, and spices. Perfect with hard cheeses, red meats or mushroom dishes. Produced from a blend of Grenache with a
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    Award winning
    Country: France, Languedoc-Roussillon
    Grapes: Pinot Noir
    ABV: 13.5%
    Style: Juicy Lively Red
    Gold Medal - Gilbert et Gaillard. The SpaceNine A23 Pinot Noir shatters the myth that you can't get great Pinot Noir that offers great value for money.  Rated 4.0 on Vivino, it's a soft, rounded style of Pinot that gives plenty of fresh red berry fruit with cherries, cream, and spicy vanilla to the finish.  Wine Press Ratings Gold Medal - Gilbert et Gaillard, International Challenge 2026 Bronze Medal Winner - International Wine and Spirits Challenge Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Mar 2025) 'The Spacenine A
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    Organic
    Country: France, Loire Valley
    Grapes: Chenin Blanc
    ABV: 12.5%
    Style: Crisp Classic Sparkling
    91 Points - James Melendez. An exceptional organic sparkling wine that puts many champagnes in its shadow. This lovely Organic Crémant de Loire has been aged for a minimum of 12 months to obtain maximum aromatics and complexity. The first nose is delicate and very fresh, then it is more expressive through a small biscuit tip after aeration. We find this in the mouth within a compact texture, built by the time on slats, illustrated by small and delicate bubbles and supported by aromas of fresh li
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    Vivino 4+
    Country: France, Languedoc-Roussillon
    Grapes: Chardonnay
    ABV: 14%
    Style: Dry Refreshing White
    Gold Medal - Gilbert et Gaillard. An inviting bouquet of red apples, melon, citrus and a hint of honey coupled with the rich, well-balanced palate of stone fruits, lemons and crushed nuts make for a gorgeous glassful. Wine Press Ratings Gold Medal - Gilbert et Gaillard, International Challenge 2026 Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Mar 2025) About SpaceNine The husband-and-wife team behind A23’s wines, Thomas and Gunhild, have a unique approach to winemaking. Above all else, they aim to produce wines that cap
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    Vivino 4+
    Country: Italy, Puglia
    Grapes: Primitivo / Zinfandel
    ABV: 14.5%
    Style: Rich Full Red
    The Puglia Pop Luminaria Primitivo di Manduria is a brilliantly innovative wine from Puglia on Italy's southern Adriatic coast. Made from the native Primitivo grape, Puglia Pop's mission is to produce unorthodox wines that are an authentic reflection of grape and place. In the case of the Puglia Pop Primitivo di Manduria, this has resulted in a wine that's big, bold, spicy and exotic. Taste Deep purple with ruby highlights, the heady nose is comprised of sweet and sour cherries, plums, chocolate
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  • Award winning
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    Wine 91 Point Rating
    Country: France, Champagne
    Grapes: Chardonnay
    ABV: 12.5%
    Style: Rich Complex Sparkling
    91 Points - Cellar Tracker - There is Champagne, and then there is Grand Cru Champagne, the pinnacle of Champagne excellence. This Grand Cru Champagne from the vineyards of Chouilly is not only significantly more affordable but also more refined than many big household names. The result is a stunning Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay) Grand Cru Champagne with complex toasty and citrus notes that are perfectly balanced, offering fantastic value. It has a golden yellow colour with aromas of pastrie
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  • Wine 92 Point Rating
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    Vivino 4+
    Country: France, Bordeaux, Haut Medoc
    Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
    ABV: 13%
    Style: Savoury Classic Red
    92 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Another star of our great value Bordeaux wine list, the Chateau les Vimieres 2021 was awarded 92 points by Wine Enthusiast. The tiny (0.45-hectare) estate is home to seventy-year-old vines that produce minuscule quantities of super-concentrated grapes. Created by Eric Boissenot, consultant to Chateau Latour and Chateau Lafite in the challenging 2021 vintage, it’s rich, velvety, loaded with black fruits and supported by a fine structure. An awful lot of wine for the m
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    Award winning
    Country: Argentina, Mendoza
    Grapes: Malbec
    ABV: 14%
    Style: Rich Full Red
    96 Points – Tim Atkin MW. Only 9,000 bottles of this experimental Malbec were made by the Durigutti Brothers, Hector and Pablo. It is made from five different parcels of vines, defined according to the soil profile: deep clay loam, silt loam, rocky loam, sandy loam and boulder loam. Each parcel is vinified separately in 'concrete eggs' before the final blend is created. The vineyard is at an altitude of 1,050 meters, ensuring good levels of acidity, vital in the production for high quality Malbe
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    Country: Italy, Veneto
    Grapes: Glera
    ABV: 11%
    Style: Fresh Fruity Sparkling
    A beautiful rose Prosecco from the family-run Villa Degli Olmi. Delightfully elegant bubbles with notes of summer red fruits, accompanied by a savoury and creamy finish. A wonderful aperitif or simply to be enjoyed in the sun. The bouquet is delicate with notes of red fruits, and the flavour is savoury with creamy effervescence. Excellent as an aperitif, it is a wine for the whole meal that goes well with cold and light dishes, risottos, fish main courses and white meats. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Mar
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    Country: Spain, Rioja
    Grapes: Tempranillo
    ABV: 14%
    Style: Juicy Lively Red
    90 Points - Tim Atkin MW. This 90+ point Rioja from a modern style, family run winery is incredible value for a wine with this amount of complexity and style. The Solarce Tinto is a blend of Tempranillo, Grenache, Mazuelo & Graciano and is aged for 8 months in American and French oak barrels. Full-bodied and silky smooth with layers of fruit and spice. Fantastic Value for money for this superb Rioja. Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - James Suckling (2021 Vintage) "Lightly chewy, showing some dr
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  • Award winning
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    Wine 92 Point Rating
    Country: Spain, Ribera del Duero
    Grapes: Tempranillo
    ABV: 14.5%
    Style: Rich Full Red
    92 Points / Silver Medal - DWWA. An authentic hidden treasure of Ribera del Duero, La Cepa Alta is a 35-hectare estate quietly nestled between two of Spain’s most iconic names — Pingus and Vega Sicilia. Combining elegance and power, this is one of the region’s great undiscovered wines, offering serious pedigree without the fanfare. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points / Silver Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards (2022 Vintage) Taste Spiced red berries and blackberry fruit le
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  • Wine 94 Point Rating
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    Vivino 4+
    Country: USA, California
    Grapes: Chardonnay
    ABV: 14.5%
    Style: Classy Complex White
    94 Points - James Suckling. J Vineyards bright and appealing Russian River Valley Chardonnay showcases the best of this classic cool-climate region. Aromas of citrus and orange blossom open with every swirl. Smooth and beautifully balanced, notes of yellow apple, meyer lemon and pear layer with suggestions of toasted macadamia and creamy almond. Hints of light toast and spice lift the fruit characteristics. The palate is rich, full and beautifully textured before finishing with a crisp and delic
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    Wine 95 Point Rating
    Country: South Africa, Western Cape, Tradouw Valley
    Grapes: Chardonnay
    ABV: 13.5%
    Style: Classy Complex White
    Joubert-Tradauw Chardonnay 2023 showcases a harmonious blend of nutty, honeyed richness and a lively citrus finish. Crafted by a passionate, innovative winemaking family in the stunning Tradouw Valley, the wine stands out for its purity and finesse. With excellent scores from wine enthusiasts and a boutique pedigree, this Chardonnay is both sophisticated and highly regarded - a wonderful reflection of its unique place of origin and artisan craftsmanship that will please white Burgundy fans.  Tas
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  • Wine 94 Point Rating
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    Vivino 4+
    Country: Spain, Carinena
    Grapes: Grenache
    ABV: 14.5%
    Style: Smooth Fruity Red
    94 Points - Robert Parker. The Mas de Mancuso Mancuso Garnacha 2021 is one of the finest Garnacha wines made in Carinena, which is saying something given how many great Garnacha wines are to be found here. Made from old vines that give naturally low yields, it offers a lovely combination of plump, juicy red and black cherry fruit with blackberry and raspberry notes. Medium-bodied and soft, touches of raspberry and loganberry, it's a fresh form of Garnacha, one that bears more than a passing rese
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    Vivino 4+
    Country: Italy, Veneto
    Grapes: Corvina, Rondinella
    ABV: 16%
    Style: Rich Full Red
    94 Points - James Suckling. This is a modern take on a classic Amarone. Made using the appassimento method with semi-dried grapes in Tenute Ca 'Botta's patented Fermentino Ca'Botta tank to give even greater richness and body. This opulent, heady wine is aged in 225-litre French oak barrels and allowed to rest in the bottle before release. This is Tenute Ca 'Botta's signature wine, one that is a must-try for lovers of powerful reds. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - James Suckling (2018 Vintage) "Th
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    Wine 94 Point Rating
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    Country: Italy, Piedmont
    Grapes: Nebbiolo
    ABV: 14.5%
    Style: Savoury Classic Red
    94 Points - Raffaele Vecchione. A great Barolo from the cru Ravera, close to the villages of Barolo and Novello, from the extraordinary 2019 vintage. This Barolo from Cagliero is pure and authentic, beautiful structure with a bouquet of violets, ripe fruit (plums) and spices. Layered and round in the mouth and beautifully balanced, young but pleasant tannins on the tongue, resulting in an endless finish. Already very good today, this wine will age beautifully for years to come! Wine Press Rating
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    Wine 95 Point Rating
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    Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint Emilion
    Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec
    ABV: 13.5%
    Style: Savoury Classic Red
    95 Points - Decanter. One of Saint-Émilion's most prestigious Grand Cru's, located right next door to the famed Château Cheval Blanc. From the oldest surviving wine producing château in Saint-Émilion comes this incredible Grand Cru Classe wine from a fabulous vintage. A sensationally moreish, fragrant and textured wine created by the renowned Olivier Decelle. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Jun 2024) Wine Press Ratings 95 Points - Decanter "Wonderfully floral cherry notes on the nose here - ripe, vibrant an
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    Country: France, Rhone Valley
    Grapes: Viognier
    ABV: 13.5%
    Style: Rich Fruity White
    Produced from a mix of sustainably grown Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, and Viognier vines, this is classic Cotes du Rhone Blanc. As with so many of Chateau de Gourdon’s wines, the Fontaine du Sud is fruit-driven and allows the natural brilliance of the vineyard and vine to shine through. Following a gentle pressing the wines are fermented at low temperatures (typically around 13.5 °C) and then allowed to rest on their lees over the winter. The resulting wine is fresh, complex,
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    Wine 90 Point Rating
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    Country: France, Bordeaux, Lalande de Pomerol
    Grapes: Merlot
    ABV: 13%
    Style: Savoury Classic Red
    90 Points - Jeff Leve. Situated on the banks of the Barbanne river which separates Lalande from Pomerol, this is some of the finest terroir and one of the best-performing properties in the appellation. This medium-bodied red displays a fantastic structure with lovey fine tannins that provide plenty of structural backbone. A supple, sensual red Bordeaux with instant appeal and a long path of pleasure ahead. Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (2022 Vintage) "Black ch
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  • Wine 93 Point Rating
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    Vivino 4+
    Country: France, Champagne
    Grapes: Chardonnay
    ABV: 12.5%
    Style: Rich Complex Sparkling
    93 Points - The Champagne Sommelier. This exceptional Vintage Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne from Michel Genet is truly the work of an Artisan. 100% Chardonnay from the Grand Cru Vineyards of Chouilly, expect dense aromas of pastries, freshly baked bread and almond croissant, followed by candied fruit, pineapple and smokey nuances of tea, dark rum and tobacco. Complex, elegant and simply superb!  Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - The Champagne Sommelier "The aroma is mineral, refined, and live
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    Country: France, Provence
    Grapes: Syrah / Shiraz
    ABV: 13%
    Style: Smooth Fruity Red
    Dark and dense fruit with a delicious acidity, Cuvee Irresistible lives up to its name and is to be enjoyed with friends. A bright purple colour, this wine exudes aromas of black fruits and violets on the nose. On the palate, it offers a supple texture with notes of spices. Provence in a glass, from the largest Cru Classé Côtes de Provence. Blend: Syrah 85% | Mourvèdre 15% Taste A bright purple colour, this wine exudes aromas of black fruits and violets on the nose. On the palate, it offers a su
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