Latest Columns
08Feb
TASTING REPORT: RED BURGUNDY 1999
This very high quality Burgundy vintage is at its peak. From the outset this very warm vintage produced reds bursting with ripe berry flavours and velvety tannins. For the past…
23Nov
TASTING REPORT: WHITE BURGUNDY 2015
In 2015 Burgundy produced high quality whites with amazing elegance for such a warm vintage. The hot summer produced full flavoured chardonnays with surprising acidity and a charming velvety texture.…
25Oct
TASTING REPORT: BORDEAUX 1998
A classic vintage that originally favoured the right bank. In 1998 Mother Nature showed more generosity towards Saint-Émilion and Pomerol appellations, offering very ripe Merlot grapes, the chief varietal of…
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20Mar
Il Falcone Riserva 2013 Castel del Monte, Rivera
This superb blend of local varieties (Nero di Troia and Montepulciano) is crafted in a classic traditional style. While showcasing its terroir, the evolved nose displays floral,…
13Mar
Reserva 2016 Dao, Alvaro Castro
Don’t miss this remarkable white from Portugal ! A refined, elegant blend of Encruzado (60%), Cercial (35%) and Bical (5%) that exudes lovely fruity aromas (pear, peach, apple).…
06Mar
Château La Tour de Beraud 2016 Costières de Nîmes
This lovely unoaked red is a blend of Grenache (45%), Syrah (30%), Mourvèdre (15%) and Marselan (10%). A superb organic Rhône valley red that displays velvety ripe…