Discovery, Caol Ila 13 Year Old, 43%, 70cl Utopia Cider

Discovery, Caol Ila 13 Year Old, 43%, 70cl Utopia CiderThe Gordon & MacPhail Discovery range examines the core flavours at the heart of Scotch single malt whisky, and this is the headline of the Smoky side of things. A 13 year old Caol Ila from the island of Islay, this is as typical a dram as you can get from the island, packed with sweet fruit and dark peat smoke.

The Ridge Chardonnay is an elegant expression with gentle restraint

This really is an exceptional

tomato leaf

This ever so inviting wine opens with

or even game

Pagodes de Cos Saint Estephe 2015 has a generous earthy bouquet of blueberries and brambles

A nice dose of dusty tannins brings lovely parity

Ripe red fruit

Delicious now but will improve

It's hugely complex and beguiling - with notes of hazelnut

and the younger wine is more vibrant with fresh fruits

nutmeg spice and a hint of vanilla