The judges’ delight in finding joy beyond the norm is evident in this category. There is so much untold beauty beyond the grape varietals we know and regularly drink and the Cuisine wine team feels a responsibility to find it. Formerly unknown, potential future favourites abound in this class and once again we have found gems from New Zealand, Australia, France and Spain.

Paraphrasing the old adage about horses and water, now that we’ve done our part, it’s time for you to do yours. Spend some time at a specialist wine shop talking to the staff. Trust me they will be more excited to sell you a vouvray, grüner or tempranillo blanco than you could ever imagine. Spreading the joy of the ‘other’ wines is what us wine geeks love most.

So what are you waiting for? Tuck this issue under your arm as your guide and get ready to dive into a whole new (and rather delicious) world.