Monthly Archives: February 2012

Tim Atkin MW on 2010 Burgundy

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Charles Lea

Tim Atkin MW published his take on the 2010 Burgundies last week (while I was scooting about the Languedoc unearthing new jewels (of which more later) and attending the ViniSud wine fair in the not so romantic expo park next … Continue reading →

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Piemonte in the snow – Nebbiolo & Pasta

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Patrick Sandeman

A two day trip to Piemonte with Julia Harding (www.jancisrobinson.com) and Emily O’Hare (River Cafe) to indulge in our new found love of all that is Nebbiolo, and of course possibly the best pasta in the world. The approach to … Continue reading →

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Brunello di Montalcino – Superlative Quality New Releases

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Patrick Sandeman

BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO 2007 & 2006 ‘Riserva’- Superlative New releases from FULIGNI and COLLEMATTONI Brunello di Montalcino has enjoyed a recent run of great vintages, but never had two such great consecutive vintages as it did with 2007 and 2006. … Continue reading →

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2010 Burgundy – Jancis Robinson’s stand-out estates

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Charles Lea

Jancis Robinson, in her article in the Financial Times on 2010 Burgundy, picked out some producers dear to our hearts, in particular Daniel Barraud, whose remarkable wines from his vineyards in Vergisson continue to thrill – (see previous post about Steven Spurrier‘s best wines of … Continue reading →

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