Having honed his winemaking skills at some of the world’s poshest wineries, Cristian Aliaga returned to his Chilean homeland in 2013 with an aim to make first-class wines that show off the very best his country has to offer - his exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon does just that, even winning plaudits from top wine boffs like Tim Atkin.

To make this truly great Chilean Cab Sav, Cristian went straight to the world-famous Maipo Valley AKA the Bordeaux of South America. Its vineyards are high up in the foothills of the Andes, where rocky soils combined with warm days and cool nights create super ripe grapes with silky soft tannins, perfect for making first-class Bordeaux-style wines.

On the nose it’s got jammy blackcurrant with a hint of fresh eucalyptus, followed on the tongue with oodles of ripe fruity flavour and mouth-watering dark chocolate and spice. This premium Chilean Cab could age for a year or two but it’s already so sumptuously smooth and yummy, we wouldn’t blame you if you cracked open a bottle straight away.

The only thing ‘petit’ about Irene’s red is the name of the grape. It’s a big, bold beauty that’s full to bursting with dark, juicy cherries and a luxuriously long finish.  

Very few Petit Verdots are bottled in their own right (it’s usually blended into other wines to add oomph). But Irene knew she could make the grape shine on its own. She says "this was an opportunity of a lifetime. Now it's yours to taste!”

This bold, brooding drop tastes superb now, but it also has fantastic ageing potential. So if you want our advice, grab a pair, drink one now and keep the other for a good 5 years. The wait will be worth it we promise!