{"id":14640,"date":"2026-08-01T10:00:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T09:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/?p=14640"},"modified":"2026-08-01T18:38:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T17:38:14","slug":"what-were-drinking-in-august-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/what-were-drinking-in-august-3\/","title":{"rendered":"What We&#8217;re Drinking in August"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_315b8835 height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:var(--color-content-bg)\"><\/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=\"2026-08-01T10:00:55+01:00\" title=\"1 August 2026 at 10:00:55 Europe\/London\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">2 weeks 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 August<\/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_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\/caol-ila-12-year-old-distillery-bottled\"><strong><span>Caol Ila 12 Year Old, Distillery Bottled<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a361.75<\/del> \u00a355.58 &#8211; A hidden distillery on Islay producing all the smokey, peaty flavours you would expect, but with layers of sweetness and toffee.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/joseph-cattin-gentil-cuvee-speciale-alsace\"><strong><span>Joseph Cattin Gentil &#8216;Cuv\u00e9e Sp\u00e9ciale&#8217;, Alsace 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/a> &#8211;<del>\u00a315.75 <\/del>\u00a314.18 &#8211; Normally an appellation that produces single varietal wines, but here we have a total mix up. Producing a fabulous tropical fruity wine.<\/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 Hill, Retail Marketing Manager<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/domaine-de-pallus-chinon\"><strong>Domaine de Pallus Chinon 2023<\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a324.75 <\/del>\u00a322.28 &#8211; Cabernet Franc at its finest. Fresh, vibrant and packed with juicy blackcurrant, raspberry and a touch of leafy spice, it&#8217;s a red that&#8217;s full of character without feeling heavy making it perfect for sipping on a summer evening.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/blankbottle-moment-of-silence-wellington\">Blankbottle Moment of Silence, Wellington 2025<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a324<\/del><del>.75 <\/del>\u00a322.28 &#8211; The label gives nothing but the wine gives everything! It&#8217;s bold &amp; beautifully textured, packed with layers and layers of ripe fruit, gentle spice and savoury complexity. For anyone looking for something a little different or just a banging bottle of wine, this is for you!<\/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-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\/chateau-de-montfaucon-lirac-rose\"><strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Montfaucon Lirac Ros\u00e9 2025<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a327.50 <\/del>\u00a0\u00a324.75 &#8211; Arguably a chillable red, this is wonderfully delicious and pairs exceptionally well with a good gossip!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/chateau-fargueirol-chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge\"><strong>Ch\u00e2teau Fargueirol Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2023 <\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a330.00<\/del> \u00a327.00 &#8211; Surprisingly good!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/val-delle-rose-rosamante-morellino-di-scansano-docg\"><strong>Val Delle Rose &#8216;Rosamante&#8217; Morellino Di Scansano DOCG 2023<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a315.75<\/del> \u00a314.18 &#8211; I recently had this in a line up of wines that went all the way to \u00a3100, and everyone agreed that this wine punches above its weight. Absolutely delicious!<\/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, Retail Operations Manager<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/torabhaig-legacy-cnoc-na-moine\"><strong><span>Torabhaig Legacy Cnoc Na Moine<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a365.00 <\/del>\u00a358.50 &#8211; I&#8217;ve just returned from this lovely distillery on the Isle of Skye. Cnoc Na Moine is the third chapter in Torabhaig&#8217;s legacy series, matured in Oloroso and PX. Citrus, vanilla and pepper all wrapped in gentle peaty smoke.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/vignobles-chirat-les-chirats-syrah-viognier-vin-de-france\"><strong><span>Vignobles Chirat &#8216;Les Chirats&#8217; Syrah\/Viognier, Vin de France 2022 <\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a319.50 <\/del>\u00a317.55 &#8211; From the Northern Rhone, this is a Syrah-Viognier coferment with the grapes picked from St Joseph just south of Cote-Rotie. Blackberry, violets and blackcurrants with an an aromatic lift.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/the-lost-explorer-tequila-reposado\"><strong><span>The Lost Explorer Tequila Reposado<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a363.50 <\/del>\u00a357.15 &#8211; A new tequila listing for us. Rested in Sauternes, Bourbon and PX casks, expect dried fruits, vanilla and caramel with a gentle oak influence.<\/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, Operations Director<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/maison-sauvion-cremant-de-loire-brut\"><strong>Maison Sauvion Cr\u00e9mant de Loire Brut NV <\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a313.75 <\/del>\u00a0\u00a312.38 &#8211; This Cr\u00e9mant delivers all the crisp, toasty charm you&#8217;d hope for, with lively bubbles, fresh citrus and a hint of brioche.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/domaine-des-marrans-clos-du-pavillon-fleurie-monopole\">Domaine des Marrans Clos Du Pavillon Fleurie Monopole 2023 <\/a><\/strong>&#8211; <del>\u00a330.75<\/del> \u00a327.68 &#8211; If you&#8217;re looking to discover just how good Beaujolais can be, here&#8217;s a good place to start! This single vineyard Fleurie silky, fragrant and bursting with juicy red berries with a touch of floral spice.<\/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\/02\/Staff-photos-colour-1-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Staff-photos-colour-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Staff-photos-colour-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Staff-photos-colour-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Staff-photos-colour-1-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Staff-photos-colour-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Staff-photos-colour-1-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Staff-photos-colour-1-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Staff-photos-colour-1-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Staff-photos-colour-1-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/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\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Clare Lobo, Events and Tasting Manager<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/massaya-rose-bekaa-valley\"><strong>Massaya Ros\u00e9, Bekaa Valley 2023<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a323.50 <\/del>\u00a321.15 &#8211; From vineyards 1,000m above sea level in Lebanon&#8217;s Beqaa Valley, this 100% Cinsault ros\u00e9 punches well above its weight, balancing vibrant red berry fruit with subtle spice, freshness and impressive complexity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/los-vascos-cromas-cabernet-sauvignon-grande-reserve-domaines-barons-de-rothschild\"><strong>Los Vascos Cromas Cabernet Sauvignon Grande Reserve, Domaine Barons de Rothschild 2019<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a322.50 <\/del>\u00a320.25 &#8211; Chunky reds need not only be reserved for cold winter evenings! This elegant, fruity yet structured Cab Sauv comes from Chile&#8217;s Colchagua Valley, where warm days and cool nights allow the grapes to ripen fully while retaining freshness and balance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/saliza-amaretto-veneziano-tosolini\"><strong>Saliza Amaretto Veneziano, Tosolini<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a337.50 <\/del>\u00a333.75 &#8211; A more recent discovery for me! Truly delicious over ice or in a summery spritz.<\/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 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\/blankbottle-master-of-none-western-cape\"><strong><span>Blankbottle Master of None, Western Cape\u00a0 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a324.75<\/del> \u00a322.28 &#8211; An unconventional blend of eleven grape varieties (red and white) from eight South African regions! Delightfully quaffable when chilled. Also great with grills, charcuterie or lightly spiced dishes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/thymiopoulos-xinomavro-macedonia\"><strong><span>Thymiopoulos Xinomavro, Macedonia 2022<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a318.75<\/del> \u00a316.88 &#8211; Come on an Odyssey to Greece courtesy of Apostoles Thymiopoulos, star maker of native grape Xinomavro. Think of it as Pinot Noir&#8217;s robust and acerbic big brother.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/casale-falchini-mora-di-selva-rosso-toscano-igt\"><strong><span>Casale Falchini Mora di Selva Rosso, Toscano IGT 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a315.50<\/del> \u00a313.95- Now our hedgerows are full of ripe blackberries, how about this Tuscan Sangiovese named after that fruit? Savoury earthiness too, so great with tomato pasta etc.<\/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\/casale-falchini-castel-selva-bianco-toscano-igt\"><span>Casale Falchini Castel Selva Bianco, Toscano IGT 2018<\/span><\/a>\u00a0&#8211;<\/strong> <del>\u00a330.00 <\/del>\u00a327.00 &#8211; This wonderful Italian Chardonnay gives floral aromas of white blossom and fruity notes of fig, white peach and some refined vanilla. A freshness of green apple on the palate mingles with the riper stone fruit and baking spice, encompassed in a full and silky texture. Utterly delicious!<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/clos-del-rey-le-sabina-blanc-cotes-du-roussillon-aop\"><span>Clos Del Rey Le Sabina Blanc, C\u00f4tes du Roussillon AOP 2024 <\/span><\/a>\u00a0&#8211;<\/strong> <del>\u00a315.75 <\/del>\u00a314.18 &#8211; Made from Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris. An easy-drinking enjoyable wine from a small family-run domaine in the Cotes du Roussillon. Notes of lemon, pear and peach followed by more pronounced stone fruit with lemon freshness and Mediterranean herbs, with a rounded creamy texture. Would pair well with grilled chicken, but delightful chilled on its own.<\/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\/cruse-blanc-de-blancs-brut\"><strong>Cruse Blanc de Blancs Brut NV<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a310.50 <\/del>\u00a39.45 &#8211; Excellent value traditional method sparking wine made with a blend of Chardonnay, Airen and Ugni Blanc. A Blanc de Blanc Bargain!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/akashi-tai-junmai-tokubetsu-yamadanishiki-30cl\"><strong>Akashi -Tai Junmai Tokubetsu Yamadanishiki 30cl<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a319.00 <\/del>\u00a317.10 &#8211; The perfect introduction to Sake! Crafted from the &#8216;king of sake rice&#8217; (Yamadanishiki) in Japan&#8217;s Hyogo region, it delivers rich and rounded flavours. Serve chilled with full-flavoured fish dishes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/dornier-equinamity-cabernet-sauvignon-stellenbosch\"><strong>Dornier Equanimity Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 2020<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <del>\u00a323.50<\/del> \u00a321.15 &#8211; A big wine at a small price! Great concentration of fruit balanced with refreshing acidity and a mineral backbone. A fine expression of the terroir of the Upper Blaauwklippen Valley.<\/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\"><strong><span>Sarti Rosa Aperitif <\/span><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<del>\u00a321.50 <\/del>\u00a319.35 &#8211; Don&#8217;t be fooled by the vibrant Barbie pink this isn&#8217;t nearly as sweet as you might expect. Makes a great alternative to Aperol or Select in a classic spritz. Pronounced blood orange and tropical fruit with a herbal undertone. Makes your spritz a really cool pink, great for parties.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/grangehurst-cabernet-merlot-stellenbosch\"><strong>Grangehurst Cabernet\/Merlot, Stellenbosch 2009<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a329.75 <\/del>\u00a326.78 &#8211; A steal for a beautifully aged South African Cab Sav\/Merlot blend. Still plenty of life and fruit coupled with lovely ageing in this 2009 gem. A great alternative to a left bank Bordeaux and arguably better value.<\/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\/2026\/02\/Tanya-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tanya-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tanya-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tanya-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tanya-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tanya-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tanya-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tanya-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tanya-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tanya-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tanya.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>Tanya Little, Shop Manager<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/wirra-wirra-church-block-grenache-shiraz-mclaren-vale\"><strong><span>Wirra Wirra Church Block Grenache\/Shiraz 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<del>\u00a315.25 <\/del>\u00a0\u00a313.73 &#8211; Two of my favourite grape varieties, from one of my favourite wine regions (and an old stomping ground of mine), made by a fellow woman in wine &#8211; what&#8217;s not to love? Deliciously spicy, with notes of liquorice, plum and violet. Punchy enough for food, but elegant enough to sip by itself too.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/harrow-and-hope-brut-reserve-no10-buckinghamshire\"><strong>Harrow and Hope Brut Reserve No. 10 NV<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a335.00 <\/del>\u00a331.50 &#8211; Proof that English Fizz does indeed rival Champagne! Rich, creamy and textured, with a lovely baked apple note on the palate, supported by a crisp acidity and persistent bubble that can turn any day into a celebration.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/simpsons-derringstone-pinot-meunier\"><strong>Simpsons Derringstone Pinot Meunier 2023<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a324.75 <\/del>\u00a322.28 &#8211; A grape you almost never see on its own or as a still wine (usually forms part of a Champagne-blend) so I had to give it a go. 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