Whether you’re storing wine under the bed in a cardboard box or in our bonded reserves, it’s always a good idea to remember to remember to drink the wine. Out of sight can quickly become out of mind. Those tasting notes you read when you bought the wine may have changed slightly. It’s one of our favourite things about wine, it’s constantly changing.

Every so often it’s worth opening a bottle to check how it’s getting on. And Christmas is the perfect time to do it. So if you’re thinking about opening a young vintage, these are the best to enjoy now.

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