I won’t lie, the first time I tried this wine I was sceptical. I had, in my head, what I imagined would be a flabby and past-its-best wine. Boy, could I have been more wrong? This is electric, exciting, exotic and bursting with life. A great contender for even some of the most polished Rhône white blends (from which this wine gains its inspiration). A firecracker in the mouth, you’ll be able to find all the classic ‘aged’ notes of honeycomb, almonds, toasted walnuts, and perhaps a bit of hay. But then it’s so much more, still showing fresh stone fruit and a citrus core that will not give up the ghost. I’ll proudly admit that this wine proved me wrong, and takes home the trophy.

What is a Black Market deal?

Black Market deals are only made possible if we don’t reveal the maker’s brand on site. The wines are the genuine article – absolutely no cleanskins or fake brands, just dangerously good value. You won’t find out what it is until it hits your doorstep, but you won’t regret it. Just keep it on the down low.