Domaine Bruno Sorg Alsace Pinot Gris 2023Founded in 1965 and now run by Bruno's son Francois, his wife Regine and their son Antoine, this is a domaine with a reputation for rich, spicy and complex white wines. They work with a patchwork of terroirs around their home village of Eguisheim to complement their different grape varieties, always with low yields to encourage depth and concentration.

nestled in the heart of the Russian River Valley

strong fish dishes and spicy food

with modern techniques only adopted to nudge the already-stellar bar of quality even higher

The wine is mainly Merlot which is the classic grape of the region but also around 10% of Petit Verdot which adds depth and deep colour

This is a classic Barossa Shiraz with intense savoury flavours of thick blackberry compote

They utilise a circular system

Perelló Smoked Catalan Almonds 150g – £6

fresh and floral (honeysuckle

The palate has a nice weight and texture to it

Judas is the estates top wine

with layers of cedar and oak spice on the nose

the Pinot in old oak - before being blended with reserve wines