{"id":14199,"date":"2025-12-04T14:35:53","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T14:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/?p=14199"},"modified":"2025-12-04T16:26:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T16:26:01","slug":"what-were-drinking-in-december-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/what-were-drinking-in-december-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What We&#8217;re Drinking in December"},"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=\"2025-12-04T14:35:53+00:00\" title=\"4 December 2025 at 14:35:53 Europe\/London\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">5 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 December<\/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\/julien-duport-la-boucheratte-cote-de-brouilly\"><strong><span>Julien Duport La Boucheratte C\u00f4te de Brouilly 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a332.00 <\/del>\u00a328.80 &#8211; Leave behind any outdated notions you might have that Beaujolais is all bubblegum flavours. This C\u00f4te de Brouilly shows depth and complexity &#8211; it&#8217;s bloody fantastic!<\/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-20-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Neil Gladding, Sales Director at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20.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>Neil Gladding, Sales Director<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/hundred-hills-brut-rose-dreaming-spires-oxfordshire\"><strong><span>Hundred Hills Brut Ros\u00e9 Dreaming Spires, Oxfordshire 2019<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>&#8211;<del>\u00a337.75<\/del> \u00a333.98 -Fantastic and indulgent local substitute for Champagne.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/tenuta-di-sesta-brunello-di-montalcino-docg\"><strong>Tenuta di Sesta Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a345.00<\/del> \u00a340.50 &#8211; This is Sangiovese at its best! It has complex rich red fruit, liquorice, tobacco, and spice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/pouilly-fume-petit-fume-michel-redde-et-fils\"><strong><span>Pouilly Fum\u00e9, Petit Fum\u00e9, Michel Redde et Fils 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <del>\u00a327.50<\/del> \u00a324.75 &#8211; This wine is my go-to for Christmas day &#8211; perfection!<\/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-17-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Emily Silva - Head of Retail and Marketing at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17.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>Emily Silva, Head of Retail and Marketing<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/barboglio-de-gaioncelli-franciacorta-brut\"><strong><span>Barboglio De Gaioncelli Franciacorta Brut NV<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a330.00 <\/del>\u00a0\u00a327.00 &#8211; This traditional-method Italian fizz is rich and decadent, and punches well above its price point. I&#8217;ll be pouring a celebratory glass this Christmas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/au-bon-climat-santa-maria-valley-pinot-noir\"><strong><span>Au Bon Climat Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2022<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a334.75 <\/del>\u00a331.28 &#8211; Californian Pinot Noir is one of my top picks for the Christmas table. It&#8217;s light enough for turkey, but with plenty of flavour to stand up to a meal with lots of things going on! This is a personal favourite that will absolutely be making an appearance in my wine rack this December.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/bodega-lavaque-inca-malbec-calchaqui-valley-salta\"><strong><span>Bodega Lavaque Inca Malbec, Calchaqui Valley, Salta 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a313.25 <\/del>\u00a311.93 &#8211; If you&#8217;re like me and come from a family of people who love a glass of full-bodied red, this is a great option. Rich and satisfying, but without breaking the bank when you have thirsty guests!<\/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\/chablis-1er-cru-beauroy-signature-alain-geoffroy\"><strong>Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy &#8216;Signature&#8217;, Alain Geoffroy 2022<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a338.50 <\/del>\u00a0\u00a334.65 &#8211; Intense and complex on the nose with a rich, yet delicate palate. This is my first choice for the Christmas Eve Fish Pie! Seriously good Chablis.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/casa-lebai-matadiablos-tinto-fino-ribera-del-duero\"><strong>Casa Lebai Matadiablos, Ribera del Duero 2021<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a336.50<\/del>\u00a0\u00a332.85 &#8211; Tempranillo (Tinto Fino) from an artisanal, quality-focussed winery in the prestigious region of Ribera del Duero. Concentrated dark fruit flavours with liquorice and spice. Worth decanting &#8211; this is a beauty!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/lochlea-our-barley\"><strong>Lochlea Our Barley<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<del>\u00a349.00<\/del> \u00a344.10 &#8211; A luxuriously warming drop from one of Scotland&#8217;s newest distilleries. Dried fruits and cereal flavours combine with a peppery palate and a long, fruity finish. A whisky to savour at length!<\/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\/domaine-evremond-classic-cuvee\"><strong><span>Domaine Evremond Classic Cuv\u00e9e NV<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a345.00<\/del> \u00a340.50 &#8211; A joint venture in Kent by Champagne&#8217;s Taittinger. Fresh and elegant as you&#8217;d expect from top English bubbly, with additional roundness from malolactic fermentation and three years of lees ageing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/doliveiras-madeira-15-year-old-sweet\"><strong><span>D&#8217;Oliveiras Madeira, 15 Year Old Sweet NV<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a372.00<\/del> \u00a364.80 &#8211; Something rich and sweet but not cloying to serve with Christmas pudding, fruit cake and mince pies. Once open, lasts forever &#8211; or rather for as long as you can<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/domaine-dardhuy-savigny-les-beaune-les-rouvrettes-rouge\"><strong><span>Domaine d&#8217;Ardhuy, Savigny-l\u00e8s-Beaune Les Rouvrettes Rouge 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a337.50<\/del> \u00a333.75 &#8211; My standout at a recent tasting, a food-flexible Burgundian Pinot Noir to bring silky delight to your festive table.<\/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\/billecart-salmon-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-champagne\"><strong>Billecart Salmon Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne NV<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a383.00 <\/del>\u00a374.70 -If you&#8217;re feeling super fancy, this sparkling is the perfect way to start Christmas Day! This is one of the most elegant, refined Champagnes we have on the shelf. From Grand Cru sites and aged for 5 years in the bottle it has the perfect balance of pure, clean fruit and creamy brioche complexity.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/chateau-de-fesles-la-chapelle-cabernet-franc\">Ch\u00e2teau De Fesles &#8216;La Chapelle&#8217; Cabernet Franc 2022<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; <del>\u00a316<\/del><del>.50<\/del> \u00a314.85 &#8211; Everyone needs a versatile, reliable red at this time of year. One that can be enjoyed by the glass on a chilly evening, maybe with some &#8216;picky bits&#8217;, or with a roast dinner. This red from the Loire Valley has concentrated, fresh red berries of cranberry and strawberry with a herbal lift.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/alheit-vineyards-cartology-western-cape\">Alheit Vineyards Cartology, Western Cape 2023<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a337.75<\/del> \u00a333.98 &#8211; A wonderful alternative to a white Burgundy for your Christmas day lunch. Rich, rounded orchard fruits &#8211; baked apples &amp; pears &#8211; finished with a creamy finish and honeyed richness.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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\/quinta-do-soalheiro-granit-mineral-selection-moncao-e-melgaco\"><strong><span>Quinta do Soalheiro Granit Mineral Selection, Mon\u00e7\u00e3o e Melga\u00e7o 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a324.75 <\/del>\u00a322.28 &#8211; I always love Portuguese Alvarinho (Albarino in Spain). This one adds an extra dimension from the granite mountain rocks. Tropical minerality!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/beaune-1er-cru-celebration-louis-jadot\"><strong><span>Beaune 1er Cru Celebration Louis Jadot 2018<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a354.75 <\/del>\u00a349.28 &#8211; A colleague recently blind tasted me on this. Wow! What a surprise. Ripe and ready to drink, excellent berry fruits with good bottle age. Go on treat yourself!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/hine-rare-cognac\"><strong><span>Hine Rare Cognac <\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a360.00 <\/del>\u00a354.00 &#8211; I&#8217;ve always been a fan of Hine Cognac. Petite and Grand Champagne are the two top growing regions of Cognac. This &#8216;Fine Champagne&#8217; is a mixture of both and exceptionally smooth.<\/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\/canvasback-red-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon-washington-state\"><strong><span>Canvasback Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington State 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a345.50 <\/del>\u00a340.95 &#8211; Feels like a warming hug for those cold winter days!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/champagne-arnaud-tabourin-cuvee-or-blanc-de-blancs\"><strong><span>Champagne Arnaud Tabourin Cuv\u00e9e Or Blanc de Blancs 2020<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a343.00 <\/del>\u00a338.90 &#8211; A value-for-money Vintage Champagne with an excellent amount of brioche and biscuit &#8211; perfect for every celebration!<\/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\/pineau-des-charentes-rouge-jules-gautret\">Pineau des Charentes Rouge, Jules Gautret <\/a><\/strong>&#8211; <del>\u00a322.00 <\/del>\u00a319.80 &#8211; A proper kick-off to a Christmas meal: sweet, red, unapologetically Charentais. The kind of bottle families from Cognac pour without ceremony, because they know it works.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/domaine-gayda-chemin-de-moscou-pays-doc\"><strong>Domaine Gayda Chemin de Moscou, Pays d&#8217;Oc 2022<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a328.50 <\/del>\u00a0\u00a325.65 -Black fruit, spice, and a long, slow warmth that feels like Christmas dinner after a long year of fighting your battles. Pairs perfectly with anything worthy of being called a main course.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/madre-mezcal-ensamble\"><strong><span>Madre Mezcal Ensamble<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a378.00<\/del> \u00a370.20 &#8211; Forget the syrupy digestives &#8211; this is real. A final toast to the year, the people you love, and the places that changed you.<\/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\/paul-rene-cap-classique-brut\"><strong><span>Paul Ren\u00e9 Cap Classique Brut 2020<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a324.75 <\/del>\u00a322.28 &#8211; Recently shown for a tasting and this South African fizz left me very impressed. 44 months on lees gives a rich toastiness that means it can compete with Champagne, and offers great value for money.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/falchini-paretaio-rosso-toscano-igt\"><strong><span>Falchini &#8216;Paretaio&#8217; Rosso Toscano IGT 2019<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a326.00 <\/del>\u00a323.40 &#8211; A new vintage of a company favourite, this barrel-aged Sangiovese has great fruit character, as well as delicious spice from the oak ageing, and is developing beautifully.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/bodegas-lustau-pedro-ximenez-san-emilio-solera-familiar-375cl\"><strong><span>Bodegas Lustau Pedro Xim\u00e9nez San Emilio Solera Familiar 37.5cl NV<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a316.75 <\/del>\u00a315.08 &#8211; I can hear my colleague&#8217;s eye-rolls from here as I opt for another Sherry for a staff pick! This lusciously sweet PX is perfect to pair with a mince pie however, so try it and thank me later!<\/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\"><strong>Vins Auvigue Aux Chailloux Pouilly-Fuiss\u00e9 2022<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a339.75 <\/del>\u00a0\u00a335.78 &#8211; A classic for Christmas Day! A luxurious wine from Burgundy, with expressive notes of citrus, melted butter and nuts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/karim-mussi-wines-abras-malbec-salta\">Karim Mussi Wines, Abras Malbec, Salta 2024<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; <del>\u00a321.25 <\/del>\u00a319.13 &#8211; Like Mendoza Malbecs? Try one from Salta! With vineyards being at high altitudes, these wines are incredibly concentrated while retaining freshness and this is a superb example.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/tiefenbrunner-turmhof-blauburgunder\"><strong>Tiefenbrunner Turmhof Blauburgunder 2023<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <del>\u00a325.00 <\/del>\u00a322.50 &#8211; An elegant Pinot Noir from the high-altitude vineyards of Alto Adige in northern Italy. Wonderfully perfumed with elegant notes of bramble, black cherries, and raspberries with a silky finish.<\/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\/alheit-vineyards-hereafter-here-western-cape\"><span>Alheit Vineyards Hereafter Here, Western Cape 2024<\/span><\/a>\u00a0&#8211;<\/strong> <del>\u00a331.75 <\/del>\u00a328.58 &#8211; A wine that is made from young vines with a glorious future ahead! Expect notes of apple and citrus followed by flavours of white peach, lemon thyme and orange rind with a gentle warming spice. A beautiful balance of salinity and minerality.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/barboglio-de-gaioncelli-franciacorta-brut\"><strong>Barboglio De Gaioncelli Franciacorta Brut NV<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a330.00 <\/del>\u00a327.00 &#8211; From the Lombardy region in Italy. Made using the traditional method it is a fantastic alternative to champagne. Aromas of white flowers and wisteria, pear and peach and on the palate these follow through with an added citrus zest, brioche and pastry flavours then a lingering creamy finish with a lively mousse.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/torre-zambra-passo-sacro-cerasuolo-dabruzzo-doc\"><strong>Torre Zambra Passo Sacro Cerasuolo D&#8217;Abruzzo DOC 2024<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a316.50 <\/del>\u00a314.85 &#8211; Made from the Montepulciano grape in Abruzzo. This is a complex ros\u00e9 which is delicious all year round! On the nose aromas of cherry, wild berries and camomile followed by flavours of peach, cherry and a spicy sweetness with a beautiful balanced acidity. This wine makes me happy!!<\/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\/domaine-clavel-cordelia-chusclan-cotes-du-rhone-villages\"><strong>Domaine Clavel Cordelia Chusclan C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne Villages 2021<\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a314.75 <\/del>\u00a313.28 -A rich, robust Cotes du Rhone Villages from across the river from Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape. Packed with flavour the palate shows black fruit, liquorice and leather.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/tiefenbrunner-feldmarschall-von-fenner-muller-thurgau\"><strong>Tiefenbrunner Feldmarschall Von Fenner M\u00fcller-Thurgau 2021<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a349.00 <\/del>\u00a344.10 &#8211; Grown at a kilometre above sea level, this minerally M\u00fcller Thurgau will put you on cloud nine! Intensely aromatic with notes of white flowers, peach, and apricot. Try with seafood or East Asian dishes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/ciabot-berton-3-utin-langhe-nebbiolo-doc\"><strong>Ciabot Berton 3 Utin Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2023<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a322.75 <\/del>\u00a320.48 &#8211; Nebbiolo but not as you know it! Wonderfully light-bodied with flavours of raspberry, dried cranberry with a hint of liquorice and gentle mineral edge. Excellent paired with pasta or pizza!<\/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\/doorlys-14-year-old-rum-barbados\"><strong><span>Doorly&#8217;s 14 Year Old Rum, Barbados<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<del>\u00a383.00 <\/del>\u00a374.70 &#8211; A treat for rum lovers this Christmas! This is rich, and has been aged in Bourbon and Madeira casks for 14 years. Notes of citrus peel, tropical fruits and toasty vanilla.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/hundred-hills-preamble-no2-oxfordshire\"><strong>Hundred Hills Preamble No.2, Oxfordshire 2021<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a339.75 <\/del>\u00a335.75 &#8211; A classy local Oxfordshire fizz which is perfect for Christmas day. Bursting with citrus, green apple and brioche from 3 years lees ageing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/boekenhoutskloof-syrah-franschhoek\"><strong><span>Boekenhoutskloof Syrah, Franschhoek 2016<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a348.00 <\/del>\u00a343.20 &#8211; I&#8217;ll be opening this on Christmas day! A Northern Rhone style Syrah from South Africa. Full bodied with notes of blackberry, plum, black pepper and olive tapenade.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"5 months agoWhat We&#8217;re Drinking in DecemberAt The Oxford Wine Company we spend our days surrounded by thousands of delicious wines, spirits and beers. 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