The Spurrier selection

Le Soula, Fenouillèdes, Côtes Catalanes, France 2012 92 £31 Berry Bros & Rudd From 35% Macabeu, 30% Sauvignon Blanc, 17% Grenache Blanc and Marsanne, Vermentino and Malvoisie on decomposed granite soils at 350m-550m. Shows superb natural richness and a fine, dry finish – like an exotic Domaine de Chevalier. Drink 2017-2022 Alc 13% Andrew Will, Sorella, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington State USA 2012 93 £79 Berry Bros & Rudd From the Champoux Vineyard planted to 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc, this Médoc blend exhibits the expected cassis nose with tobacco-leaf hints and marvellous depth and structure on the palate. Still fresh, with complexity to come. Drink 2018-2028 Alc 14% Waterford Estate, Grenache Noir, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2015 91 £29.25 Berry Bros & Rudd Grown on arid, rocky soils, fruit in this abundant vintage has given a really good Grenache in a ‘controlled’ style, different from the southern Rhône, with spicy, savoury flavours and a dry finish. Appealing freshness. Drink 2017-2020 Alc 13.3%