HANDPICKED WINE GIFTS

Valpolicella Ripasso – with a difference. Made using leftover skins from sweet Recioto production, it’s even plusher than standard Ripasso.

A cult favourite – it usually sells out before it even hits the shop floor. A plush, smooth and supple blend that's tweaked every year.

The world's trendiest Provence pink made by a master of the art of rosé.

Immensely complex aromas of pineapple and pear mingling with nutty, yeasty cookie dough notes from extended lees ageing. The palate structure is firm, crisp and grippy.

This claret is steeped in history. The château was favoured by Henry IV – and uses old Bordeaux variety Carménère in the blend. Ripe, fresh and full of black fruit.

We’ve sold this wine for thirty years. It’s been a bestseller since day one. Honeyed, peachy, crisp – it’s proof that Mâcon whites are a savvy buy.

Brilliant garnet in colour, with a classic Rhône nose of bramble fruits and heady spice. The medium-bodied palate has fresh and snappy red fruit surrounded by firm and persistent tannins.

Concentrated spicy aromas of raisin, spices, and currant. Perfect with a cheese platter.

Passionfruit. Elderflower. Gooseberry. Seriously aromatic – and seriously mouth-watering, it’s named after a Latvian traveller and local legend nicknamed Russian Jack.

Rich and opulent in feel but with well moderated sweetness. Absorbingly complex, both nose and palate are awash with notes of raisins, figs, candied orange peel and pudding spices.

Dense. Rich. Heady. It’s full of spice, raspberry and redcurrant. And its firm structure makes it perfect with Mediterranean-style foods, like rustic vegetable dishes.

Barolo is widely considered Italy's king of wines. This is rich, with a fresh bouquet of violets and roses and a long, intense finish.

Made by one of the greatest Port houses, this is dense and smooth, with flavours of blackcurrant jam, mint, cigar box and cedar, and a very long finish. Pair with hard cheeses.

Know someone who loves cheese? Treat their cheese boards this winter with this plum and cassis flavoured gem.

When the neighbours’ wines sell for £50+ a bottle, you know you’re onto a good thing. 500 meters from St Julien – great flavour meets great value. It’s packed with really rich, dark fruit flavours. Plum. Blackberry. Classic Cabernet cassis. Delicious with roast red meat.

Sumptuous Amarone from Masi – a byword for quality in Italian wine. Plush with dried fruits and savoury spice, it’s a benchmark for the style.

A Majestic exclusive. There’s nothing subtle about this lush, creamy Chardonnay. The magic lies in the combination of grapes from two very different regions. Rich. Refreshing. Delicious.

With an excellent balance of poise and power, this Brunello has a bright palate of red berries, minerality and gentle spice.