{"id":14216,"date":"2026-01-03T18:01:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T18:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/?p=14216"},"modified":"2026-01-30T18:14:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T18:14:51","slug":"what-were-drinking-in-january-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/what-were-drinking-in-january-4\/","title":{"rendered":"What We&#8217;re Drinking in January"},"content":{"rendered":"<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-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=\"2026-01-03T18:01:54+00:00\" title=\"3 January 2026 at 18:01:54 Europe\/London\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">4 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 January<\/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 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\/bodegas-mateos-letargo-rioja-blanco\"><strong> Bodegas Mateos Letargo Rioja Blanco 2024<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a311.50 <\/del>\u00a0\u00a310.35 &#8211; One of my &#8216;fridge door whites&#8217; all year. Try this floral, fruit-forward white rioja &#8211; it&#8217;s perfect for a glass of dry, refreshing white wine on a January budget.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/chateau-carbonneau-nouveau-souffle-clairet-sainte-foy\"><strong>Ch\u00e2teau Carbonneau Nouveau Souffle Clairet, Sainte Foy 2024<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a315.75<\/del> \u00a314.18 &#8211; The original Bordeaux &#8216;Claret&#8217;. Dry, with red berry fruits, this is more than just ros\u00e9-looking and a delicious anytime wine.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/quinta-de-la-rosa-10-year-old-tawny-port-50cl\"><strong>Quinta de la Rosa 10 Year Old Tawny Port 50cl NV<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<del>\u00a330.00<\/del> \u00a327.00 &#8211; I like to turn to something warming in the winter months and this sweet, walnut, mocha, caramel and cherry-fruit beauty is the perfect glass to savour by the fire!<\/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\/isle-of-raasay-the-draam-single-malt\"><strong><span>Isle of Raasay The Draam Single Malt<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a358.00 <\/del>\u00a352.20 &#8211; I spent my summer holiday next to this distillery. What an amazing location just North of Skye, fabulous people and perfectly balanced lightly peated whisky.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/edmond-briottet-creme-de-mure\"><strong><span>Edmond Briottet Cr\u00e8me de Mure <\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a326.00 <\/del>\u00a0\u00a323.40 &#8211; Try this blackberry liqueur in your sparkling wine as an alternative to Cassis.<\/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\/quinta-de-la-rosa-douro-red-rerserva\"><strong>Quinta de La Rosa Douro Red Rerserva 2022<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a321.50 <\/del>\u00a0\u00a319.35 &#8211; It&#8217;s Try January! Made from grapes usually used for Port, this is a full-bodied winter-warmer that is a fantastic alternative for Bordeaux-lovers!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/quinta-dos-roques-encruzado-dao\"><strong>Quinta Dos Roques Encruzado, D\u00e3o 2023<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a327.50<\/del> \u00a324.75 &#8211; This Try January give this Chardonnay lookalike a go &#8211; think Montrachet without the price tag!<\/p>\n<p><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; This 100% Pinot Noir is the perfect pick-me-up for a dreary January evening &#8211; give it a try!<\/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 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\/delheim-wild-ferment-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch\"><strong>Delheim Wild Ferment Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch 2024<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <del>\u00a317.75 <\/del>\u00a315.98 &#8211; Old-vine Chenin Blanc, showcasing the purity and richness of South Africa&#8217;s most iconic white grape. A versatile match for seafood, creamy pastas, roast chicken or spicy dishes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/native-vieilles-vignes-carignan-languedoc\"><strong>Native Vieilles Vignes Carignan, Languedoc 2024<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a311.75 <\/del>\u00a310.58 &#8211; Made from 30 year old vines giving excellent fruit concentration. Lovely bramble, black cherry and blackcurrant notes with a soft and balanced finish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Macbeth Brown Ale, Shakespeare Brewing Co<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a34.00 <\/del>\u00a0\u00a33.60 &#8211; A dark beer with notes of toffee, raisins, and molasses, with roasted coffee and a touch of smoke on the finish. The perfect match for a Burns Supper or strong cheeses.<\/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\/flotzinger-alcohol-free-hell\"><strong><span>Fl\u00f6tzinger Alcohol-Free Hell<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<del>\u00a32.25 <\/del>\u00a32.03 &#8211; For me, this is our best tasting non-alcoholic beer &#8211; ideal for those who are looking to cut back in January!<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/cherubino-pedestal-cabernet-sauvignon-margaret-river\"><strong>Cherubino Pedestal Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River 2022<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a318.25 <\/del>\u00a316.43 &#8211; A great winter-warming red from Larry Cherubino in Margaret River. Blackcurrants, blackberries and cedar spice all wrapped in vanilla and dark chocolate.<\/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-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 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\/12\/Staff-photos-colour-1-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Staff-photos-colour-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Staff-photos-colour-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Staff-photos-colour-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Staff-photos-colour-1-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Staff-photos-colour-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Staff-photos-colour-1-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Staff-photos-colour-1-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Staff-photos-colour-1-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Staff-photos-colour-1-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Staff-photos-colour-1.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 us_custom_c70c97eb\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Rory Murray, Wine Advisor<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/ciabot-berton-fisetta-barbera-dalba-doc\"><strong><span>Ciabot Berton Fisetta, Barbera d&#8217;Alba DOC 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<del>\u00a319.75 <\/del>\u00a0\u00a317.78 &#8211; A juicy red from Piedmont packed full of cherry and berry fruit, refreshing acidity, and light, gentle oak. This makes it deliciously fresh, lively and super easy to enjoy. A brilliantly flavourful yet refreshing choice for some lighter January drinking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/hesketh-unfinished-business-pinot-noir-south-australia\"><strong>Hesketh Unfinished Business Pinot Noir, South Australia 2024<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a314.50 <\/del>\u00a313.05 &#8211; A Pinot Noir from South Australia that&#8217;s deliciously light, fresh and vibrant. Juicy acidity alongside notes of cherry, raspberry and a hint of spice make this Pinot Noir effortlessly drinkable.<\/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\/2026\/01\/Staff-photos-colour-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Staff-photos-colour-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Staff-photos-colour-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Staff-photos-colour-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Staff-photos-colour-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Staff-photos-colour-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Staff-photos-colour-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Staff-photos-colour-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Staff-photos-colour-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Staff-photos-colour-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Staff-photos-colour.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>Chris Campbell, Wine Advisor<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/cremant-de-limoux-brut-la-baume-tholomies\"><strong><span>Cr\u00e9mant de Limoux Brut La Baume, Tholomies NV<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<del>\u00a314.25 <\/del>\u00a312.83 &#8211; Keep the bubbles coming after party season with this classic Cr\u00e9mant. 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