Head of Biennale proved to be man of Taste – Caburnio 2010
By Charles Lea on 05/05/2015
Good to see Okwui Enwezor (head of this year’s Venice Biennale) is a man of taste in more ways than one. It this week’s FT ‘How to Spend it’
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2014 Bordeaux – Haut Brion & Co. & Cos d’Estournel & Co.
By David Porter on 05/05/2015
Chateau Haut Brion (Red) is a fabulous wine, but with older vintages available for very little more it begs the question we were asked this morning “Which major name is going to make their 2014 truly compelling?”
2014 Bordeaux : Talbot, Chasse Spleen, Guiraud, Troplong Mondot
By Charles Lea on 04/05/2015
This morning – where France is not on holiday – the 2014 releases continue. The big one is Château Talbot 2014 (£290). We liked the wine, although the balance of all notes suggests a wine that maybe quite a firm style.
Special offer : Pol Roger & Louis Roederer
By David Porter on 04/05/2015
Pol Roger Vintage 2004 and NV (from only £32.50), as well as Louis Roederer NV (from £29.95) and the 2009 Rosé.
Put all your eggs in one basket with our Easter Mixed Case
By Andrew Hooper on 04/04/2015
Allow us to tempt you with a perfect selection to see you over the Easter break. Of course, you'll be chomping away on a joint of Spring lamb with the family on Sunday, something that'll be washed down luxuriantly by the Château Paloumey 2009 Haut-Médoc - classic Bordeaux, superb vintage, great balance, ripe fruit and class.
New releases of Le Macchiole, including Paleo, Messorio & Scrio 2011.
By Ed H-B on 28/02/2015
New releases of Le Macchiole, including Paleo, Messorio & Scrio 2011. This year's releases from Le Macchiole are as great as the 2010s. The Paleo continues to confirm its place as the estate's signature wine. The Scrio - highly praised for the continued shift in style toward greater finesse - sold out fast last year and last year's buyers will take preference.
Château des Tours Côtes du Rhône – £20 very well spent
By Andrew Hooper on 27/01/2015
65% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 15% Cinsault. It’s everything a Rhône red should be – deep, seductive berry fruit with a generous helping of spice. It manages to be both full and rich, and supple and silky.
Christmas Burgundy Mixed Case
By Ed H-B on 06/12/2014
From our Christmas Burgundy selection we have carefully chosen this perfect mix of wines to see you through the next few frantic weeks. Burgundy can be notoriously difficult to navigate, but here we've done the hard work for you and hand picked 3 pairs of reds and 3 pairs of whites that are all drinking perfectly - You can see all of our tasting notes on our website.
Last parcel: Just 1 cases left of 2012 BOURGOGNE ROUGE – Domaine Henri Boillot
By Ed H-B on 13/10/2014
We’ve just 2 cases left of this lovely wine from one of the top wine producers of the Côte de Beaune. If you are perhaps new to Burgundy wines this is a great opportunity to taste fine, if not overly complex red Burgundy for a reasonable price. For seasoned Burgundy fans you must also take a look at the Domaine’s full wine list (see below).
2013 CHÂTEAU BEAUMONT Blaye – a brilliantly priced ‘old school’ classic White Bordeaux
By David Porter on 14/08/2014
This is delicious drinking – made from old vine Sauvignon Blanc (70%) and Sémillon (30%). A beautifully crafted white Bordeaux which will appeal to drinkers of even the best wines from the Graves.
Ne Oublie – An unforgettable tasting of this rare old tawny port from Graham’s.
By David Porter on 23/06/2014
Our Wednesday afternoon a couple of weeks ago was cheered up enormously by a flying visit from Paul Symington. A more charming man it is hard to imagine, but not in a laid back, calm sort of way. ‘Ne Oublie’ – a very rare and very old release of a tawny port from barrels at the family’s Lodge in Porto.