Telmo could easily be considered something of a roving winemaker as he makes wine across Spain under his own name in Rioja (Altos Lanzaga and the other-worldly micro cuvée Las Beatas) but also in the Ribera del Duero, in Toro, in Valdeorras, in Cigales, in Rueda, in Cebreras, in Alicante and in Malaga……That’s qui...
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While the question of en primeur releasing pricing looms large, I thought I would take the opportunity of highlighting a 2015 Bordeaux release that impressed us greatly relative to its fairly humble cost. When you pitch up at an illustrious Château to assess the new vintage, it is all too easy to bypass the earlier drinking wines ...
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Simon has just returned from tasting 2015 Bordeaux and has also recently had the opportunity to revisit a number of 2010s, 2011s and 2012s. One property that is going to draw greater attention in the market is Château Haut-Bailly. We are offering the 2012 at £275 per 6 bottle case in bond. T...
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Simon has just returned from tasting 2015 Bordeaux and has also recently had the opportunity to revisit a number of 2010s, 2011s and 2012s. One property that is going to draw greater attention in the market is Château Haut-Bailly. We are offering the 2012 at £275 per 6 bottle case in bond. Th...
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Simon is becoming increasingly fascinated by the diversity of styles that are emanating from Australia. He is encouraged by growers who have harnessed the characters of specific vineyards, explored different altitudes and winemaking approaches as they are gradually influencing the perception of Australian wine. One such winemaker would ...
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We have been very selective at Atlas regarding the 2012 vintage in Piemonte. You may recall that we majored on the 2010 vintage as it represented a relatively uniform success across the region. We have been far more selective with the 2012 vintage... more so, quite frankly, than many other wine merchants.
2012 was a 'hit and m...
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