Out of all the wines made in the UK, Hambledon is certainly not the best known although, with vines planted in 1952, it is by far the oldest vineyard. After the initial few years, the estate fell into disrepute until it was discovered by Ian Kellett a few years ago. To his credit, Ian spotted an opportunity that would, quite frankly, put many wi...
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Occasionally we happen across an opportunity to be amongst the first to offer a previously unheard of wine to our clients, long before a particular estate has registered on the radar. One such estate is a new South African estate called simply Storm.
Let’s be clear… until our buyer, Vicki Stephens-Clarkson MW intr...
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Cantina Giacomo Conterno makes the finest Barolo, namely Monfortino, which has assumed legendary status on the back of so many great vintages. Monfortino is essentially a selection from within the Francia vineyard; the best fruit that the vineyard has to offer goes towards Monfortino which - given its exulted position - trades for over £25...
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Jeffrey Grosset’s Polish Hill Riesling, is an iconic Australian wine. The qualities of this particular vineyard have been underlined by many stunning mature examples to such an extent that it has assumed legendary status in Australia. I am pleased to offer the 2014 vintage of Grosset’s Polish Hill Riesling at £240 per 12 bottle...
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Chablis is a region rarely associated with change or innovation as it seems wedded to tradition. Yet, as with any region, new domaines and producers are making a name for themselves. One such producer is Patrick Piuze. Described as a micro-negociant (someone who buys in fruit on a small scale to vinify to their own exacting standards), Patrick i...
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Champagne is a more exciting region than it might appear on the surface. Yes, production is dominated by the larger house, the ‘grandes marques’ and leading brands, but there is another, perhaps more fascinating side of Champagne. Today, there are a whole host of growers producing incredibly individual wines on a much smaller scale. ...
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