People forget that Chardonnay is not the only white grape variety grown in Burgundy. While there are small amounts of Pinot Beurot (otherwise known as Pinot Gris in Alsace), the most significant variety following Chardonnay is Aligoté. In most instances, Aligoté delivers zesty, citrusy wines of modest standing with marked acidity. ...
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At Atlas, we get the chance to taste wines offered to us as a parcel and, frankly, they often do not pass muster. A recent tasting of 1998 Viña Albina Rioja Gran Reserva, however, proves that you can strike it lucky. This unusual opportunity to access a parcel of mature Rioja at a great price was too good to miss, and so we are pleas...
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Last week, we had the chance to taste two exceptional Catena Malbec from the Adrianna Vineyard. Named after Nicolas Catena’s youngest daughter, this vineyard lies at an altitude of 1450 metres and consists of alluvial sandy soils, with gravel and limestone deposits evident over a markedly rocky base. Catena has recognised many distinc...
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At Atlas we don’t like to commit to taking wines of numerous estates year in, year out. It doesn’t fit with our view of the wine world where good and indifferent vintages are pitched to clients regardless of quality or suitability. Of course, there a number of exceptions, but we always look to balanced and not overloaded. One o...
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You can understand how it happens…A well-known Burgundian winemaker visits South Africa and becomes fascinated by a parcel of vineyard in Franschhoek. Roll the clock forward and you have the creation of Topiary Vineyards. Simon was pleased to be offering the 2015 Chardonnay at £95 per six bottles in bond and the Read more
We are pleased to announce that we have received our allocation of the latest vintage of two of Tuscany’s finest wines, both from the Fontodi estate. These two wines, the Vigna del Sorbo and the Flaccianello, are truly exceptional wines ranking among Tuscany’s and Italy’s finest and both at favourable prices given their quality...
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