Château Calon-Ségur is the northernmost of all the Grand Cru Classés in the Médoc and in the 18th century the house belonged to the famous Marquis de Ségur and while he was the proprietor of Lafite and Latour, it was always said that his heart was at Calon. That is why we still see a heart shape on the labels. The 2009 sees the wine contain the highest proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in its history (90%) which has delivered probably the most structured of all of the Estèphe's. There is a core of sweetness, yet the fantastic purity and earthen nature of the back palate is what sets it apart.

A very individualistic Bordeaux, Château Gloria is the lifes work of Henri Martin. Henri's Cabernet based wines are a little quirky as the Château never joined the Syndicat des Crus Bourgeois. That has allowed Henri to be a little more creative and produce wines of great concentration for prices that are easily approachable. The United States have been a great supporter of Château Gloria's wines and it seems that Australia is beginning to cotton on. The 2009 will prove to one of the estate's finest with the vintage providing conditions that bordered on pristine. Dark fruits abound along with secondary flavours of coffee and forest floor. All supported by quality oak, this is an affordable quality Bordeaux that everyone can sink their teeth into.

Further testament to both vine age and the merits & complexity of this blend, which allow the wine to rise above an otherwise challenging year. Classic blackcurrant, cigar box and tapenade aromas, overlaid with notes of violet, Christmas cake and sweet spices, lead onto a supple, savoury and effortless palate that builds towards a long & lively finish.

Kinor Sacramental red is a arich, sweeter style of red wine that can either be served at room temperature for a full flavour, or chilled down on those warmer days.100% Kosher.

Originating from the southern Bordeaux region of Pessac-Léognan, Domaine de Chevalier is known for reds that are deep in colour, a nose that is restrained at first, but full of complexity and a palate that has power and length of flavour. Some are of the beleif that their wines are verging on the reputation of Haut-Brion and La Mission ... and with wines like this amazing 2009 it isn't hard to see why. Classic Pessac characters of red currants, cedar and asiatic spices are all in evidence in a wine that isn't the boldest of the vintage, but more classical and restrained. Pure Bordeaux.

Château Tertre Roteboeuf may have a quirky sounding name that at first has no connection to grand wines of Saint-Émilion, yet the wines produced here of utmost elegance, purity and not surprising for Saint-Émilion, plushness. With the blend consisting of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, Roteboeuf's wines are smooth, voluptuous and with tannins that are attractively loose-knit. The 1990 is a vintage for the ages and has proven to be one of the great cellaring vintages as well. Already 20 years in the bottle has not turned down the volume on this remarkable right bank Bordeaux.

Château Chasse-Spleen is one of the leading producers of the Moulis and many believe is deserving of cru classé status. Now a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant wine with much more subtle use of new oak, Chasse-Spleen is a fantastic value wine which keeps well vary rarely disappoints.

St Stephan's Crown Bulls Blood is one of Hungary's most famous red wines. It is a regional blend that is anchored by the ancient Kadarka variety. A savoury dry red, it is matched perfectly with game, beef or spicy food.

This is a generous Cabernet based blend with soft fleshy black fruit in the mid palate complemented by a fine tannin structure. Maturation in French oak barriques has added complexity.

With light berry aromas and a soft, fruity palate with a touch of sweetness, this is a very appealing, easy drinking red to enjoy at any time. Try lightly chilled on those warm days, served with spicy dishes.