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Isabella Rossi on Manon Boutillez-Guer Rayon de Lumière BdB Brut Nature NV Champagne

9/10

Stunning birthday bubbles

My partner got me this for my birthday and wow. Really crisp and clean with zero sweetness — just pure, bright champagne flavour. You can taste how well made it is even if you're not an expert. At nearly £70 it's a treat but honestly worth it for a special occasion.

Suki Patel on Laurent-Perrier Alexandra Rose 2012 Champagne / Gift Box

8/10

Beautiful but hard to justify the price

Tried this at a restaurant and it was genuinely lovely — precise, elegant, really well balanced acidity with ripe fruit. But nearly £400 a bottle? I've had champagnes at half the price that got me almost as excited. It's a 9 or 10 quality wine with a price tag that knocks a point off for me.

Nia Okafor on Niepoort White Rabbit Dry White Port: Rich Heritage in a Glass

7/10

Good but very intense

Got this as a birthday present and it's definitely interesting. Very full-on with the dried fruit and molasses flavours, almost too much for me. I usually go for lighter stuff so this was a bit of a challenge. My partner loved it though so maybe it's just not my style.

Farah Abboud on Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2014

9/10

The art nouveau bottle alone is gorgeous

Saw this on a wine list and recognised the Belle Epoque flower bottle from Instagram. Decided to treat myself. Really glad I did — it's incredibly elegant and the flavours keep developing in the glass. Blanc de blancs so it's all chardonnay which gives it this amazing freshness. Took ages to finish because I kept discovering new things.

Henrik Larsen on Lindisfarne Dark Mead: Amber Elegance

6/10

Nice but a bit niche

Got this as a birthday present from someone who knows I like trying unusual drinks. It's decent — the cinnamon and dried fruit flavours are lovely and it's well made. But at 14.5% and that sweetness level I could only manage a small glass before it felt like enough. Not sure I'd spend £13.50 on it myself when I could get a solid port for similar money.

Aiko Tanaka on R de Ruinart Brut Champagne

8/10

Proper Champagne, no messing about

Had this at a friend's dinner party and immediately asked what it was. It's got a lovely brightness to it but also something more going on underneath — not just fizzy wine, if you know what I mean. Tracked a bottle down the next week. Would happily buy again.

Clara Johansson on Taylor's 20 Year Old Tawny Port / 5 Litre

9/10

Perfect after-dinner sipper

Had this with cheese and dark chocolate after Christmas dinner and it was spot on. Really rich and layered but not heavy or aggressive at all. Goes down way too easily honestly. The big bottle format is great if you're entertaining because it keeps well once opened.

Isla McCallister on Smalltown Vineyards The Good Luck Club Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

7/10

Solid midweek white

Nice enough wine. Not flashy but it does the job well. Good balance and it stayed interesting through the whole bottle which is more than I can say for a lot of whites at this price. Had it with a roast chicken and it worked perfectly.

Aiko Tanaka on Croft 2000 Vintage Port

8/10

Elegant and warming

Saw this on a restaurant wine list and figured why not treat myself. Really glad I did. It's not one of those ports that hits you over the head — more subtle and layered. You keep finding new things in each sip. Clean finish too, no rough edges.

Gianluca Ferro on Pol Roger 2019 Rosé Vintage Champagne: Tradition Meets Brilliance

9/10

Birthday treat that delivered

Bought this for my 40th and wow, it really was something special. The bubbles are incredibly fine and it's got this lovely toasty, brioche-y thing going on with some fruity sweetness underneath. At £105 it's not cheap but for a milestone birthday? Absolutely worth it.

Ravi Krishnan on Gutierrez Colosia El Puerto Pedro Ximenez / Half Bottle: Deep, Complex, Unforgettable

7/10

Decent but wish it was a full bottle

Birthday present from my partner who knows I like fortified wines. The half bottle format is a bit annoying at that price point — works out pretty expensive per glass. That said, the wine itself is lovely. Big caramel and roasted nut flavours, proper sticky and rich. Would buy again if it came in 75cl.

Elena Morozova on Gigondas Tradition Moulin de la Gardette 2021

7/10

Nice but a bit steep

Good wine, no question. Lots of dark fruit, dried herbs, interesting layers as it opened up. But £42.50 is a lot and I've had southern Rhône reds at half the price that come close. Would maybe wait for a deal on this one.

Olivia Wong on Normanno Ciello Bianco 2024

7/10

Really nice for the price

Picked this up from the local wine shop on a whim and honestly really impressed for under eleven quid. It's crisp and fresh with a bit more going on than your average cheap white. Would definitely buy again for a weeknight dinner.

Freya Lindqvist on Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne

9/10

Worth every penny for a special night

Bought this for our 10th anniversary dinner and wow, it did not disappoint. Really complex stuff — you get all these layered flavours that keep changing as you drink it. The bubbles are super fine and the finish just hangs there perfectly. At £224 it's not an everyday buy but for a big occasion it's absolutely spot on.

Nils Bergman on R de Ruinart Brut Champagne

9/10

This is what Champagne should taste like

I've had a lot of mediocre Champagne at weddings and honestly started to think it was all a bit overrated. Then I tried this. The acidity is bright without being harsh and there's genuine complexity to it. Changed my mind about the whole category.

Ryan Mitchell on Smalltown Vineyards The Good Luck Club Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

9/10

Best sub-£20 white I've had in ages

The wine shop guy recommended this and I'm so glad he did. It's got this beautiful clarity on the nose and real structure that you just don't expect at this price. Seriously, if you see it, grab it. I'm stocking up.

Astrid Nilsen on Guy Méa Sig’Nature Premier Cru NV Champagne

7/10

Nice but not mindblowing

Decent Champagne, don't get me wrong. Clean finish, pleasant enough to drink. But at nearly fifty quid I was expecting a bit more wow factor. It's good, just not sure it's £47 good when you can get solid Crémant for half that.

Farah Abboud on Gaia Assyrtiko Thalassitis 2024

7/10

Nice but steep price

Had this at a friend's dinner party and thought it was lovely, really well balanced with good fruit and a nice long finish. But then I looked up the price — nearly £40 is a lot for me. I've had Greek wines at half the price that I've enjoyed just as much. Good wine though, no question.

Daniel Oyama on Domaine du Clos Frantin Clos-de-Vougeot Grand Cru 2020: Dark Fruit Elegance

7/10

Lovely bottle for a special night

Opened this for our anniversary dinner and it was really nice. Big dark fruit flavours, blackberry mostly, and it felt smooth and rich without being heavy. The finish stuck around for ages which I liked. Pricey at over £200 but it did feel like a treat.

Nia Okafor on Santenay Maison en Belles Lies 2022

8/10

Proper Burgundy without the insane price tag

I've been getting into Burgundy lately and this Santenay is a cracking entry point. Complex without being showy — there's real backbone to it and the finish just keeps going. £52 is still a lot of money but compared to what some Burgundy goes for these days it's honestly not bad.

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