By Ed H-B on 16/12/2015
A baker’s dozen in fact as half a bottle of sweet just wouldn’t be enough to complement this eminently drinkable selection. All of these wines have been tasted recently by us at L&S and sit perfectly within their drinking windows.
By Ed H-B on 07/12/2015
Christmas Delivery Dates With just a couple of weeks to go until Christmas Day, we'd just like to ensure you leave plenty of time to arrange your Christmas and New Year Wine deliveries. Last Orders Outside the M25………. MIDNIGHT - SATURDAY 19TH DECEMBER Inside the M25….
By David Porter on 19/11/2015
It’s Beaujolais nouveau day, but a recent trip to the region reminded us how much more there is to the region. There’s nothing nouveau about these Beaujolais!
By Ed H-B on 13/11/2015
What better excuse for us to showcase four of our favourite wines to match a typical Thanksgiving dinner of turkey at a FREE tasting on: Thursday 19th November here at 170 Fulham Road from 16.00 to 20.00.
By Charles Lea on 05/11/2015
We are delighted to offer the fifth release of Gonzalez Byass’ rare and delicious Palmas range of sherries. These will be available for delivery only after the 20th of November.
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By Ed H-B on 25/10/2015
Brilliant '99 point' Brunello - First release of Fuligni's 2010 Riserva 'The year 2010 for Brunello di Montalcino is the greatest modern vintage of Italy’s most famous red wine region. Never have the wines been so profound in quality, character, and quantity from the best hillside vineyards of Montalcino.
By Ed H-B on 16/10/2015
You won't get Beretta than this! (plus a free Zalto Burgundy glass on every Chacra & Rippon dozen) At this time of year, we find ourselves in the midst of Game Season with tradition suggesting that it is served simply, making it a perfect accompaniment for classic reds.
By Andrew Hooper on 09/10/2015
“London’s award-winning independent merchant has a penchant for the great and the very good from Europe but picks its New World offerings with great care (and success) too, and all of this at very nice prices to boot.”
By Charles Lea on 15/09/2015
The Bordeaux ‘place’ has become the market of choice for the release of a few top wines from Italy, Chile and California, largely because of many of these wines’ French connections, and early September is the moment when a number of them are released on the market. Here are three of the best:
By Ed H-B on 19/08/2015
Whilst it’s not exactly blazing sunshine out there, to warm things up a little we’ve added a handful of great reds to our summer sale from a few of our great producers. There’s still plenty of other wines on offer, so do think ahead and stock up today!
By Ed H-B on 30/07/2015
A pink Champagne down £9 per bottle, a brilliant (if cosmetically flawed) South African Sauvignon at less than half original price, some white Burgundy down by £20, Claret down by 30%, and fascinating wines from the Rhone, Italy, Australia & California too.
By Peter Ogilvy-Wedderburn on 19/06/2015
Last weekend I took on the infamous Cateran Yomp – a 54 mile slog around the highlands of Perthshire. I was one of three who made up the ‘Peaked too soon Team’. Proudly sponsored by Lea & Sandeman, we set off at 07.15 jogging the first 25 miles with relative ease.