Wines included in this case are:

‘JCB No. 47’ Crémant de Bourgogne Brut
Burgundy, France (40% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 20% Gamay, 5% Aligoté)

On the nose: Pale and vibrant in colour, boasting aromas of citrus fruits, almonds and white flowers
On the palate: Refreshing and lifted acidity, coupled with a lovely, rich texture from the lees ageing
Enjoy with: Smoked Salmon, Canapés or as an aperitif

Pieropan, Soave Classico
Soave, Veneto, Italy (85% Garganega, 15% Trebbiano)

On the nose: Brilliant straw yellow in colour, with greenish hints. Aromas of white flowers, almond blossoms, marzipan and a touch of citrus
On the palate: Rounded with flavours of ripe fruit perfectly balanced by a fresh, clean acidity. Long and fragrant, it has a note of fine, almond pastry on the finish
Enjoy with: Seafood, Turkey and other white meats. Aged hard cheeses

Domaine Laroche, Chablis ‘St Martin’
Chablis, Burgundy, France (100% Chardonnay)

On the nose: Pale gold in colour with intense freshness typical of the area, with ripe white fruit and white blossom aromas
On the palate: Its’ minerality gives a lingering finish and a wonderfully distinct character
Enjoy with: Oysters & other seafood, Turkey & other white meats. Comte cheese

Bodegas LAN, Rioja Reserva
Rioja Alta, Rioja, Spain (95% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo)

On the nose: Intense garnet in colour with aromas of juicy strawberries, cherries and blackberries married with notes of vanilla and spices from oak ageing and earthy hints from bottle age
On the palate: Exceptionally well-structured, with velvety tannins and a vibrant acidity which carries the complex flavours onto the lingering finish
Enjoy with: Turkey and other white meat. Game. Red meat. Soft and hard cheeses

Château de Vaudieu, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, France (88% Grenache, 12% Syrah)

On the nose: Deep ruby red in colour with concentrated aromas of red cherry and cocoa bean, with hints of white pepper, wild herbs and graphite
On the palate: Full bodied and intense with ripe, but structured tannins and a long, lingering finish
Enjoy with: Turkey. Game. Red meat. Gammon. Soft and hard cheeses

Sandeman, 10-Year-Old Tawny Port
Douro, Portugal (Tinta Amarela, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional)

On the nose: Reddish tawny in colour. Aromas of mellow red fruits combine with notes of raisins, roasted nuts, caramel and vanilla
On the palate: the sweetness is well balanced by a refreshing acidity which carries the complex flavours onto the lingering finish
Enjoy with: Christmas pudding. Mince pies. Christmas cake. Chocolate. All cheeses. Nuts