Five to try

(Cont’d)

Brancott Estate, Chosen Rows Brancott 2013 95 £40 Edgmond Wines, Harvey

Nichols Suave, oak-aged Sauvignon with dense orchard fruit, capsicum and nutty oak flavours. A lengthy finish reveals power, though it is delivered with subtlety. Complex, with obvious cellaring potential. Drink 2016-2019 Alc 14.5%

Fairbourne, Sauvignon Blanc, Southern Valleys 2014 95

£ 15 Ashdown Wines Pure and taut with grapefruit, mineral and subtle gooseberry flavours. A restrained, classy style that demonstrates its underlying power with a very lengthy finish. Quite concentrated flavours – long and linear. Drink 2016-2020 Alc 13.5%