{"id":14141,"date":"2025-11-01T11:00:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T11:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/?p=14141"},"modified":"2025-11-03T16:00:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T16:00:42","slug":"what-were-drinking-in-november-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/what-were-drinking-in-november-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What We&#8217;re Drinking in November"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date entry-date published\" datetime=\"2025-11-01T11:00:12+00:00\" title=\"1 November 2025 at 11:00:12 Europe\/London\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">7 months ago<\/time><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><h2 class=\"w-post-elm post_title entry-title color_link_inherit\">What We&#8217;re Drinking in November<\/h2><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>At The Oxford Wine Company we spend our days surrounded by thousands of delicious wines, spirits and beers. But which of them do we decide to drink at home? Take a look below for our team&#8217;s top picks for this month.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:var(--color-content-bg-alt)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Ted Sandbach, Owner &amp; Chairman<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/jacques-charlet-terra-occitana-pinot-noir-vin-de-france\"><strong><span>Charlet Terra Occitana Pinot Noir, Vin de France 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a312.75 <\/del>\u00a311.48 &#8211; Pinot Noir is either too one dimensional or out of most people&#8217;s price bracket, so try this very affordable French country example. I re-tried it again the other day. It is delicious if you like a light style with some complexity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_315b8835 height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>John Shuckburgh, WSET Educator<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/brampton-roxton-black-stellenbosch\"><strong>Brampton Roxton Black, Stellenbosch 2020<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a318.75 <\/del>\u00a316.88 &#8211; A muscular, bovine Cabernet Sauvignon with juicy cassis fruit and spicy oak characters and a firm tannic structure. A perfect match for a Sirloin, yet also approachable as a glass to savour by the fireside. Just made for a Braai&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/dominio-de-tares-la-sonrisa-de-tares-godello\"><strong>Dominio de Tares, &#8216;La Sonrisa de Tares&#8217; Godello 2023<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a318.50 <\/del>\u00a316.65 &#8211; An old favourite of mine. An enticingly floral fragrance leads to a fresh, citrus and nectarine palate with a silky texture and a lasting finish. Great value!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/lochlea-cask-strength-batch-3\"><strong>Lochlea Cask Strength Batch 3<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<del>\u00a370.00 <\/del>\u00a363.00 &#8211; A limited release from this newcomer distillery\/Barley farmer from Lowland Ayrshire. Spicy marmalade and liquorice characters on the front palate, followed by plums in syrup, wild lavender and cracked black pepper on the finish. A big winter warmer!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_a9be633b height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:var(--color-content-bg-alt)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Manda Joyce, Wine Advisor at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Manda Joyce, Wine Advisor<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/clos-del-rey-la-noia-grenache-noir-igp-cotes-catalanes\"><strong><span>Clos Del Rey La Noia Grenache Noir, IGP C\u00f4tes Catalanes 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a320.50<\/del> \u00a318.45 &#8211; Don&#8217;t let the label put you off. Lashings of ripe red fruit, soft and smooth this is top-notch Grenache from Languedoc-Roussillon.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Katy Barker, Retail Marketing Manager at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Katy Barker, Retail Marketing Manager<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/cascina-delle-monache-bricco-della-lodra\"><strong>Cascina delle Monache Bricco della Lodra 2023<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a315.50 <\/del>\u00a313.95 &#8211; One of my favourite Italian reds we have on the shelf. Packed with small red berries, raspberries, cranberries, and red currants with a wonderful finish of dried, Italian herbs.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/campo-reale-recioto-della-valpolicella\">Campo Reale Recioto Della Valpolicella 2022<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; <del>\u00a318.00<\/del> \u00a316.20 &#8211; It can be very hard to find a dessert wine that can keep up with chocolate but this is the perfect match! A super velvety palate, with sweet cherries, dark chocolate, and coffee.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_c70c97eb height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:var(--color-content-bg-alt)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Mark Warde-Aldam, Shop Manager at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Mark Warde-Aldam, Shop Manager<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/bodegas-hidalgo-la-gitana-manzanilla-50cl\"><strong><span>Bodegas Hidalgo La Gitana Manzanilla NV <\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a312.75 <\/del>\u00a311.48 &#8211; Serve chilled with salted almonds before dinner. Crisp dry sherry at its best!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/chateau-yon-figeac-saint-emilion-grand-cru\"><strong><span>Ch\u00e2teau Yon-Figeac, Saint-\u00c9milion Grand Cru 2017 <\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a341.00 <\/del>\u00a336.90 &#8211; Looking for a treat? A Merlot based St-\u00c9milion with good bottle age. Ripe and ready to drink now. Worth pushing the boat out for!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/u-passimiento-igt-baglio-gibellina\"><strong><span>U. Passimiento, IGT, Baglio Gibellina 2024 <\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a314.50 <\/del>\u00a313.08 &#8211; I went to Sicily on holiday this year. The country has some fascinating wines. This blend of Frappato and Nero d&#8217;Avola (two of the native red grapes) is full, soft, violety and warming. Liquid velvet!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Min Yee Tseu - Corporate and University Sales Representative at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Min Yee Tseu, Corporate and University Account Manager<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/val-delle-rose-rosamante-morellino-di-scansano-docg\"><strong><span>Val Delle Rose &#8216;Rosamante&#8217; Morellino Di Scansano DOCG 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a315.75 <\/del>\u00a314.18 &#8211; I love Sangiovese and this is a cheap and cheerful expression that&#8217;s perfect for colder evenings!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/mineralstein-dry-riesling-pfalz\"><strong><span>Mineralstein Dry Riesling, Pfalz 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a319.50 <\/del>\u00a317.55 &#8211; A delightfully dry Riesling that is bursting with fruit flavour and zesty acidity!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_c70c97eb height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Circular picture of Romain Alaphilippe, Shop Manager at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Romain Alaphilippe, Shop Manager<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/julien-duport-la-boucheratte-cote-de-brouilly\">Julien Duport La Boucheratte Cote de Brouilly 2021<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a332.00 <\/del>\u00a328.80 &#8211; Bright, fresh Beaujolais with silky tannins and vibrant red fruit &#8211; pure finesse from granite soils.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/donjon-de-lamarque-haut-medoc\"><strong>Donjon de Lamarque, Haut-M\u00e9doc 2022<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a319.75 <\/del>\u00a317.78 &#8211; A bold and structured Left Bank Bordeaux with classic cassis and cedar notes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/famille-jaume-crozes-hermitage\"><strong><span>Famille Jaume Crozes-Hermitage 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a327.50<\/del> \u00a324.75 &#8211; Juicy and peppery Northern Rh\u00f4ne Syrah with elegance and a touch of wild herbs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Nick Gorton, Shop Manager at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Nick Gorton, Retail Operations Manager<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/zuccardi-valles-bonarda-uco-valley\"><strong><span>Zuccardi Valles Bonarda, Uco Valley 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a317.50 <\/del>\u00a315.75 &#8211; A hearty, bold and densely fruited Bonarda that will be perfect alongside autumnal cuisine. Peppery steak or a venison stew would be great with a glass or two of this Argentine beauty.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/barbadillo-palo-cortado-obispo-gascon-15-years-old\"><strong><span>Barbadillo Palo Cortado Obispo Gascon 15 Years Old NV<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a328.00 <\/del>\u00a325.20 &#8211; A new listing from a recent visit to Jerez, and one that I simply had to get on our shelves. Almost overwhelming concentration of flavour, with such zippy acidity that it keeps you reaching for another glass, and wishing it was in a larger bottle!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_c70c97eb height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Thom Allinson - Buying and Logistics at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Thom Allinson, Buying &amp; Logistics<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/hundred-hills-first-edition-oxfordshire\"><strong>Hundred Hills First Edition, Oxfordshire 2018<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a344.75 <\/del>\u00a0\u00a340.28 &#8211; For me this is the definition of what English sparkling is! Absolutely stunning<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/domaine-jean-max-roger-sancerre-rouge-vieilles-vignes\">Domaine Jean-Max Roger Sancerre Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2018<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; <del>\u00a332.75 <\/del>\u00a329.48 &#8211; An old favourite of mine. An enticingly floral fragrance leads to a fresh, citrus and nectarine palate with a silky texture and a lasting finish. Great value!<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/the-liberator-francofile-mourvedre\"><strong>The Liberator Francofile Mourvedre 2023<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <del>\u00a313.75 <\/del>\u00a312.38 &#8211; This is the first exception of my Mono-varietal Mourvedre rule. Plush, dark fruit and a spicey finish make this a must as the weather becomes more Autumnal<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_315b8835 height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"A round photo of Emma Bristow - Wine Advisor at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Emma Bristow, Wine Advisor<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/oldenburg-vineyards-cl-white-blend-stellenbosch\"><span>Oldenburg Vineyards CL White Blend, Stellenbosch 2023<\/span><\/a>\u00a0&#8211;<\/strong> <del>\u00a319.50 <\/del>\u00a317.55 &#8211; Beautiful estate nestled in a mountain amphitheatre. A blend of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc. Notes of orange blossom, citrus and jasmine with a delicious palate of lemon and peach with a subtle finish of vanilla. Would pair well with roast pork or chicken, or just fabulous on it&#8217;s own.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/anthony-paret-les-larmes-du-pere-saint-joseph\"><strong>Anthony Paret Les Larmes du P\u00e8re Saint-Joseph 2022<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a331.00 <\/del>\u00a327.90 &#8211; A rich and spicy Syrah from Northern Rh\u00f4ne. Aromas of grilled meats, black olive and warm spicy black fruits. On the palate redcurrant and black fruits with a hint of coffee. Fine crisp supple tannins. Would be super with steak, roast beef or a winter warming casserole.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_c70c97eb height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image style_circle align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Duncan Laing, Wine Advisor<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/scotto-old-vine-zinfandel-lodi\"><strong>Scotto Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi 2022<\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a314.75 <\/del>\u00a313.28 -A super-smooth Zinfandel from Lodi in California, bursting with warming black fruit and toasty spice. The Scotto family&#8217;s wine-making roots can be traced back to Ischia in the Bay of Naples in the mid-1800s.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/adobe-reserva-viognier-central-valley\"><strong>Bodega Atamisque Serbal Viognier, Tupungato, Uco Valley 2024<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a315.50 <\/del>\u00a313.95 &#8211; Inviting aromas of peach, lemon and white flowers leads to a splendid zip of acidity on the palate. Great with Asian seafood dishes or exotic salads.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_315b8835 height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image style_circle align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Lucy Harrison, Shop Manager at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Lucy Harrison, Shop Manager<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/resonance-decouverte-vineyard-chardonnay-oregon\"><strong><span>R\u00e9sonance Decouverte Vineyard Chardonnay, Oregon 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<del>\u00a344.50 <\/del>\u00a340.05 &#8211; A top alternative for lovers of white Burgundy from Oregon which offers much better value in my opinion. Complex citrus, stone fruit and nutty notes with a lovely minerality running through. One of my favourite wines that we list!<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/deya-brewing-company-steady-rolling-man-pale-ale\"><strong>Deya Brewing Company, Steady Rolling Man Pale Ale<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a35.75 <\/del>\u00a35.18 &#8211; A top tier pale ale from an independent brewery in Cheltenham and one of my current go to beers on a Friday night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/mont-blois-groot-steen-chenin-blanc-robertson\"><strong><span>Mont Blois &#8216;Groot Steen&#8217; Chenin Blanc, Robertson 2016<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a331.50 <\/del>\u00a328.35 &#8211; Had this recently with some friends alongside roast pork. 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