Banjo Vino

Born in Paris and rooted in the sun-soaked vineyards of the Languedoc, Banjo Vino is a small négociant ( a wine merchant who buys grapes, juice or finished wine from growers) with a big appetite for flavour. Founded in 2020 by Alexis Rivet after years spent championing independent growers, it works with organic fruit and has been certified organic from the start. The aim is simple: vibrant, joyful wines that make you feel alive.

The range is deliberately playful. Expect juicy Syrah and Grenache blends, light and fruity Cinsault made in an infusion style, and a skin-contact white from Grenache, Roussanne and Viognier that is soft, aromatic and easy to love. Wines are made with minimal sulphur and are typically unfined and unfiltered, so they stay lively and full of fruit.

At its core, Banjo Vino is about wine without pretension... colourful, surprising and made to be shared. Available at R&H Fine Wines, Liverpool.