Few producers have done more to redefine modern Châteauneuf-du-Pape than Domaine de Marcoux. Long before biodynamics became fashionable, the Armenier family was quietly farming their vineyards without chemicals, becoming the first estate in the appellation to convert to biodynamic viticulture nearly three decades ago. Since Sophie and Catherine Armenier assumed full control of the Domaine in the mid-1990s, Marcoux has become one of the Southern Rhône's most admired addresses, producing wines of remarkable elegance, perfume and precision.

The latest release once again showcases the breadth of the estate, from the vibrant Côtes du Rhône and increasingly impressive Lirac La Lorentine through to the benchmark Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge and the magnificent Vieilles Vignes. Across the range, these wines remain true to the philosophy that has made Marcoux one of the Southern Rhône's benchmark estates: purity, perfume and remarkable balance.

When Gerald Ellis planted vines on his Derwent Valley sheep farm in 1976, the cynics said southern Tasmania was too wild, too cold, too far from anywhere that mattered. Nearly five decades on, Meadowbank has long since answered that verdict, and then some...

From a cluster of south-facing hillside vineyards above the Loire, Domaine Huet has been making the case for Chenin Blanc as one of the world's great white grapes for close to a century. Gaston Huet (widely regarded as the father of Vouvray) founded the domaine on the foundational philosophy of total devotion to terroir, to such an extent that it earned him the reputation of ‘méticuleux et maniaque’. 

Few grape varieties inspire quite the devotion of Pinot Noir. Delicate yet complex, capable of both ethereal perfume and profound depth, it remains one of the wine world's most fascinating interpreters of place. Yet Pinot Noir's appeal extends beyond terroir alone...

Ricky Evans's wines have earned a loyal following for good reason: they are vivid, site-driven and consistently overdeliver for the price. Through the Two Tonne Tasmania label, he explores vineyards across the island's diverse sub-regions, capturing the nuances that make each corner of Tasmania distinct...

Since joining Bannockburn in 2015, Matt Holmes has overseen a discreet but careful evolution in both vineyard and winery. His restrained approach has brought increasing clarity and precision to the estate's wines while remaining true to Bannockburn's unmistakable identity...