Top-notch Crémant de Loire Brut – Domaine des Hauts Perrays £12.95
By Ed H-B on 31/08/2014
As featured in Jancis Robinson’s article on Wine Car Boot in the FT magazine this weekend, this Crémant de Loire represents top-notch bubbles for your buck
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A perfectly balanced Vermentino from Fattoria di Magliano
By Ed H-B on 29/08/2014
This is simply delicious. Achieving that perfect balance between weight and brightness that results in immense drinkability. An ideal drinks party wine or a partner to a summer lunch in the garden.
Last small parcel of 2011 Côtes de Rhone ‘La Dame Rousse’ Domaine de la Mordorée
By Ed H-B on 27/08/2014
Perhaps testament to the early autumnal weather or just to great affordable wines from the Rhone valley, we’ve still a small remaining parcel of this sumptuous Côtes de Rhone from top organic producer Christophe Delorme at Domaine de la la Mordorée before we move onto the 2012 vintage
Making the best wines in Givry? 2009 GIVRY 1er Cru à Vigne Rouge – Domaine François Lumpp
By Ed H-B on 26/08/2014
François and Isabelle Lumpp own this impeccable 16 hectare estate in Givry, a region which is so often over looked by Burgundy lovers and yet which is capable of producing wines of exceptional quality as well as value.
The beautifully crafted Mainqué Merlot from Bodega Chacra
By Andrew Hooper on 21/08/2014
You may have noticed us making quite a fuss over the years about the fantastically good Pinot Noirs from Bodegas Chacra in Patagonia. But, planted alongside the 1955 vineyard is a block of Merlot vines and we haven’t made nearly enough noise about them. Here is the noise.
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.
A new arrival: 2013 BILBO Saint Saturnin Domaine de La Réserve d’O
By Ed H-B on 12/08/2014
Bio-dynamically made here at this beautiful little estate, the Bilbo (Catalan name for Bilbao) is the purest expression of their land. About 70% Grenache with the balance being made up with Syrah and a little Cinsault, Bilbo has the clear lightness of touch which is somewhat Marie Chauffray’s trademark.
Our recent visit to Gusbourne Estate Vineyard
By Andrew Hooper on 11/08/2014
Is there’s a better way to spend an August Friday at “work” than wandering through a verdant Kentish vineyard with the sun glinting through the foliage and a gentle breeze wafting up from the sea?
Advice for the MiP*less
By Andrew Hooper on 07/08/2014
All gone. We shipped more than ever before but still the MiP* has outsold demand. There's not a bottle to be had in the land. The winery is dry. We're MiP*ped out. What to do? Wait for the next vintage, one supposes, but you may develop a thirst before next Spring and the sun hasn't finished shining yet.
Wine of the Week:2011 Rosso di Montalcino Collemattoni
By Andrew Hooper on 31/07/2014
Of course, that makes Brunello di Montalcino a more expensive option, but for more of an everyday wine, Montalcino gives us Rosso di Montalcino
A subtle old world summer white: 2013 ZUANI ‘Vigne’ Bianco Collio
By Ed H-B on 22/07/2014
Patrizia is certainly at home when it comes to wine making. Her father Marco Felluga has been making quality white wine in Friuli-Venezia-Giulia for decades. In fact the family has been producing wine, generation after generation, for over 120 years. Twelve years ago Patrizia left the family business and brought her own seven hectare vineyard in the heart of Collio.
Two IWC Awards for Lea & Sandeman – Celebrate with us!
By Andrew Hooper on 18/07/2014
Celebrate the Champagne & Sparkling Wine win with us! We were absolutely delighted to win Specialist Merchant of the Year Award for Champagne & Sparkling Wine. As you our customers will know, not only are our 'shelf' prices for Champagne consistently competitive, but also our low 'case prices' on Champagnes can almost always be enjoyed on the odd bottle mixed in with a case of other wines.