Jesse Katz’s resume reads like a rock star’s telephone book. He’s one of America’s hottest young winemakers, whose wines have sold for up to $1 million at auction. But don’t panic. He’s made this top-quality Alexander Valley Cab Sav for us at Angel Prices.

Jesse sources his fruit from the best cool vineyard sites throughout Sonoma’s Alexander Valley, where the soils, climate and topography give the grapes a unique combination of richness and freshness. The grapes were all hand harvested and fermented in the best French oak barrels for 24 months at Jesse’s state of the art winery. The result is a classy and complex, yet deliciously rich blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Merlot which hits every pleasure spot known to wine lovers.

The aromas just make you want to dive head first into the glass - waves of blackberries, blackcurrants, herbal notes and a subtle thread of vanilla from the oak. The palate is… if we had to sum it up in two words… concentrated decadence. Heaps of dark fruit all wrapped in a glossy sheen and with a power that belies the elegance of the wine. The chalky tannins are heaven itself. But it’s the endless length that impresses most. This is truly world class winemaking that will stand out from any other Sonoma Cab you’ve ever tried.

It can be a tough task breaking into the super-posh Burgundy club for any winemaker, let alone for outsiders who speak with an English accent. But when you produce fine-quality wines like the Ragg’s hand-crafted, artisan Chardonnay, even the locals have to stand up and take notice.

This is an absolutely stonking example of White Burgundy. It’s got those classic clean, lean citrus flavours, with subtle notes of green and golden apples, and toasty almonds. And a luxuriously creamy texture from just the perfect amount of oak ageing. It’s a beautiful thing.

So many Naked winemakers tell us the big thing that sparked their passion was tasting a top-notch Chardonnay from Burgundy. And when you pour yourself a glass of this world-class Premier Cru, you’ll understand why.

Reenen Borman is one of the rising stars of the South African wine scene. He once made the highest-rated South African red ever scored by leading UK wine critic Tim Atkin MW, who called him "one of the most talented young winemakers in the world". His family vineyards sit on the Boschkloof estate, about five miles from the wine hub of Stellenbosch town. It’s there he makes his flagship Epilogue, which is renowned for being the finest expression of Syrah in Stellenbosch. 

Classic Rhône in style, the nose is deep and complex, with top notes of violets, dried rose and a dusting of herbs, before dark berries, olive tapenade, vanilla, earth and black pepper. The palate is fresh and vibrant, laced with powdery tannins and all supported by a backbone of acidity and a dark, brooding core of mulberry fruit and freshly crushed pepper. The finish is long and savoury. This is benchmark, classic Syrah.

Tim Atkin MW chose the Epilogue Syrah 2014 as his Overall Red Wine of the Year with a score of 98. And when he followed that up by scoring the 2017 vintage an almost perfect 99, the popularity of this wine exploded. A proper wine collectors’ wine - aficionados have it on their radar every year. With previous vintages going for up to £75 a bottle, who knows what this wine will be worth in a few years time.