Casa Catelli, Rosso Di Toscana IGT 2008: "Superb offering from my favourite online site. Comes from an area next to Bolgheri where the Super Tuscans are crafted. Delicious blend of Cabernet and Sangiovese with 14 months in French oak." —Michael Nugent, 25th September, 2011.
	Grüner Veltliner: Estoras, Burgenland, Austria: "Grüner Veltliner is a grape variety growing in popularity. It’s a wonderful wine to serve by the glass, or as an aperitif with small eats. This example is dry but has an immediately appealing nose, with a distinctive nutty character. Try it at your holiday party; your guests may not have heard of it, but they will be pleasantly surprised." — Will Lyons, Wall Street Journal Europe Albos d’ Oliva Red Garnacha 2009: "July is barbecue season and I'm always on the look out for an easy-drinking, quaffable red wine that can hold its own with those heavy steaks, burgers and spare ribs that we tend to cook alfresco. I favor a slightly more restrained style than Argentine Malbec or Australian Shiraz. This red Garnacha from Catalonia in northeast Spain is a real find. Sourced from online retailer fromvineyardsdirect.com, it has an inviting nose, full of unctuous, dark fruit. On the palate, it is extremely drinkable, with silky, soft tannins and a little acidity to give it a bit of lift." —Will Lyons, July 15, 2011.
	Esterházy Estoras, Grüner Veltliner 2010: "If it’s good enough for Haydn and Goethe, then it’s good enough for us," is how From Vineyards Direct co-owner David Campbell explains the rationale behind this listing from the Burgenland region of Austria. He’s referring to the upper-crust producers of this wine, the Esterházy family, once the largest landowners in the Habsburg Empire. Despite the historical baggage, this wonderfully crisp, dry, rich but refreshing Grüner is actually very modern in style, with vivid, tangy acidity providing a framework for a palate of celery and pears. 90/100."
	Pierre Janny Chorey-les-Beaunes “Marvine” 2007: "Tight, firm and savoury on opening, but a totally different beast by day three: mellow and expressive, with classic pinot flavours of earthy beetroot, red fruit, mint and rose petals. Perfectly balanced. Five Stars." —Paul J. Kiernan, 26th June 2011. Domaine de le Motte, Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy 2007: "Some say that Chablis doesn’t really “need” oak, but a number of producers, like this one, give it a go anyway. And to much success. You can easily detect the wood but it’s subtle and well judged. A lush, open nose of melon butter leads on to a full-bodied palate of spiky lime, green apples, toast and honey, all against a fresh background of tingly minerals. Fairly complex. Stylish, vivacious and long. Still young, but drinking beautifully right now too. Five Stars."—Paul J. Kiernan Read the complete review here
	Ronan 2009: ""Extraordinary value, this. One hundred percent Merlot from an outstanding vintage, vinified by the team at Pomerol's Château Clinet. Great now, it can only get better." —Wine of the Month, June 2011.
	Michèle et Francois Descombes Vieilles Vignes, Beaujolais-Villages 2009: "....Vines from a tiny vineyard, delivering a silky Beaujolais. Full of fleshy cherry and plums, with an earthy undertow and a lively bite, it makes a great summer drinker on its own or with food." —Katherine Donnelly, Saturday, 24th July 2010. Domaine Octavie, Sauvignon Touraine 2009: "This Sauvignon Blanc from Touraine is a star, summer quaffer. Intended to be drunk young and fresh, this zingy offering fits the bill perfectly. A Loire Sauvignon with more than a nod to modern New World tastes, this one is brimming with tropical fruit, drenched with juicy lime and grapefruit, and ending on a crisp and sprightly finish." —Katherine Donnelly, Saturday, 17th July 2010.
	Serge Mathieu Brut Prestige, Champagne NV: "I love champagne but hate how it gets away with those hoity-toity prices. This one’s delicious…and good value." Saint-Véran "Merloix" White Burgundy 2007: "The Saint Veran appellation is the best introduction to white burgundy—in this case excellent expressive, plump tropical chardonnay." Chablis Premier Cru Montmain ‘Rigardières’, White Burgundy 2005 : "By way of a contrast with the St Veran—same region, same grape but what a difference! Mineral Inflected, steely and begging for shellfish!" Chorey-les-Beaune "Marvine" Burgundy 2006: "Not quite House wine price, but remarkable for a Burgundy with such poise—bright and generously fruity with just a touch of autumnal earthiness."
	Château Pontet Bagatelle Coteaux d’Aix en Provence 2007: "This petal-pink rosé has a delightful, heady perfume of wild berries tinged with heather. The cranberry-scented grenache is spiced with syrah, making this a first-class accompaniment to a variety of marinades and grills." September 2008.
	Comte Leloup de Chasseloir Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie 2003: "The Muscadet is quite sensational." April 2008. Saint-Véran "Merloix" White Burgundy 2006: "The Saint-Véran is another superb wine, slightly lighter and zestier than most white Burgundies, with pleasing peach and apricot flavours, but a flinty undertone many people like." April 2008. Chorey-les-Beaune "Marvine" Burgundy 2006: "It is a great Pinot Noir, delicate and fragrant, so you should snap up your share." April 2008. Margaux, Margaux Bordeaux 2004: "It is very, very good, and will go on improving for years." April 2008.
	Boirà Pinot Grigio 2006: "the best pin grig we've tasted." March 2008. Château Richemont Rosé Bordeaux 2006: "Magnificent Merlot Rosé." March 2008. Serge Mathieu Champagne Tradition Brut NV: "the champagne is this year's best bargain bubbly, the honeyed Serge Mathieu Tradition Brut." December 2007.
	Serge Mathieu Brut Prestige NV: "Another superb sub-£20 fizz from Serge Mathieu. This has been aged for four years, which has certainly imbued it with an admirable depth and breath. The mousse is fine and prickly, the acidity pleasingly round and the fruit touched with drips of honey. 2008-2015." Sparkler of the Month August 2008. Tagonius Tinto Roble Vinos de Madrid 2004: "This wine displays macerated red cherry flavours with creamy oak, lively tannin structure with clean and sweet berry fruits and a hint of tobacco." Best Value Red of the Month May 2008. Chorey-les-Beaune "Marvine" Burgundy 2006: "This rich, youthful nose has pleasant dashes of spice lurking in the background and these pleasant fleshy characters are repeated in the mouth. It has a distinct sense of place." Wine of the Month May 2008. Domaine Bernard Fleuriet Sancerre 2006: "Kudos to the importer of this fine effort." Wine of the Month March 2008. Serge Mathieu Champagne Tradition Brut NV: "Possibly the best value champagne to have passed our lips in recent times." Sparkler of the Month March 2008. Domaine Joel Delaunay Sauvignon Touraine 2006: "The first impression is of delicious elderflower and citrus aromas." Best Value White of the Month February 2008 Puligny-Montrachet "Miroy" White Burgundy 2006: "This packs a fairly hefty punch with plenty of ripe fruit and oak but it all ties together wonderfully to produce a solid polished wine." Splash-Out White of the Month February 2008.
	Serge Mathieu Champagne Tradition Brut NV: "A great choice for its elegant mousse of bubbles with a delicate citrus flavour." Wine of the Month March 2008.
	Saint-Julien, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2000: "The combination of a great vintage with the winemaking skills of the team behind Ducru-Beaucaillou, Grand-Puy-Lacoste and Haut-Batailley means this is a bit of a no-brainer. A lithe, refreshing claret with a briny note. A bargain." 90 Points January 2008.
	Mas Belles Eaux Rosé, Vin de Pays d’Oc, Languedoc 2010: "AXA-Millésimes, which runs Château Pichon Longueville Baron and Quinta do Noval port, is serious about quality. This Rosé, made from Mourvèdre and Syrah grapes, comes from the Belles Eaux and Ste Hélene vineyards between Pézenas and Caux in Languedoc. It has a pale colour and a delicate, enticing, fleshy nose, good crisp fruit and refreshing finish. This is Rosé at its most elegant."—Victoria Moore, 14th July 2010. Chablis Premier Cru Montmain “Rigardières” White Burgundy: "FromVineyardsDirect sells only one chablis and given this wine's quality, I can see why. With typical steely minerality and an elusive note of honey, it is utterly delicious." June 2008. Serge Mathieu Champagne Tradition Brut NV: "Because you simply have to have bubbles at Christmas: the deliciously toasty Serge Mathieu Cuvee Tradition." Champagne of the Month December 2007.
	Saint-Véran "Merloix" White Burgundy 2006: "I was impressed by the Saint-Véran Merloix...it has a delicate moreish, lemony acidity." December 2007. Margaux, Margaux Bordeaux 2004: "There are a number of excellent clarets drinking well at the moment, but my pick of the bunch are...2004 Margaux, Maison Sichel, a dark, brooding claret with that characteristic Margaux delicacy." December 2007.
	Margaux, Margaux Bordeaux 2004: "This is amazingly good value. Cedary, smooth, liquorice notes, very opulent and sumptuously silky claret. 17/20." December 2007.
	Château d’Angludet, Margaux Bordeaux 2001 : "Angludet is the very model of what used to be called a Cru Bourgeois...the wine lives on as an exemplary classic Bordeaux that one can actually afford to drink." June 2008. Serge Mathieu Champagne Tradition Brut NV: "The aromas of ripe cherry like Pinot melding with meat, spices, and leather lead on to a grand palate filling mouthfeel uncannily like a mini Bollinger (Grande Année, not Special Cuvée!). Yet the most lasting impression is of finesse, balance, and the lightest of touches in the winemaking." June 2008.
	Château Pontet Bagatelle, Coteaux d’Aix en Provence: "Baked red berry aromas with almond hints. Full, complex berry fruits on the palate with oregano and thyme. Creamy texture with great length and poise. " Five Stars. May 2008.
	Château Pontet Bagatelle, Coteaux d’Aix en Provence: "A Grenache-based stunner, with only 10% Syrah to make up the numbers, this is a dreamy wine and it makes others look dull and lifeless, particularly at this price." August 2008.