Monthly Archives: September 2024

Chateau Lestrille

Estelle Roumage is the passionate owner and talented winemaker of Chateau Lestrille, a picturesque family estate nestled in the stunning Entre-deux-Mers region of France, just a stone's throw away from Saint-Émilion. Estelle affectionately refers to this area as the "Tuscany of Bordeaux," with its rolling hills, enchanting biodiversity, meandering rivers, and rich tapestry of cultures.

After graduating from Hull University in the...

Delaire Graff Estate

Delaire Graff, situated in the Cape Winelands in the historic Banghoek Valley of Stellenbosch, has a rich history. Originally known as Avontuur, the property was acquired by renowned wine writer John Platter in 1982, who renamed it Delaire, signifying ‘From the Sky’ in recognition of its breathtaking views. In 2003, Laurence Graff OBE took ownership of the estate and orchestrated its transformation into Delaire Graff, an esteemed...

Bodegas Bhilar

Situated in Elvillar, Rioja Alavesa is a boutique winery managed by David Sampedro and Melanie Hickman. The winery focuses on crafting terroir-driven wines using indigenous grapes, adhering to sustainable agricultural practices, and minimizing intervention during winemaking. The estate has been under organic cultivation for over 20 years, with a transition to biodynamic practices occurring 15 years ago. In 2014, the winery shifted from...

Craggy Range Wines

A family-owned winery is situated near the striking Te Mata Peak within the esteemed wine-growing region of Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. Craggy Range is renowned for producing iconic wines from diverse regions in New Zealand. Terry Peabody, the owner, and his family have embraced a single-vineyard approach to winemaking, commencing with cultivating vineyards on undeveloped land, thereby emphasizing a commitment to quality from the...

Champagne Palmer

Founded in 1947 and historically established in Reims, Palmer & Co is rooted in the greatest terroirs of the Montagne de Reims, with over 200 hectares of vineyards classified as Premier and Grand Crus. Dominated by the freshness and purity of Chardonnay, the Palmer & Co. style is characterised by its precision and elegance. The significant proportion of reserve wines and the prolonged ageing give it a rare fullness and maturity. Today...

Caterina Bellanova San Marzano Italy

Caterina Bellanova, a trained biologist, is the queen of San Marzano, and her wines reflect the region and its native grape varieties. She leads Cantine San Marzano, which was named European Producer of the Year in the 2015 Sommelier Wine Awards. This cooperative, founded in 1962, has grown significantly, now boasting over 1,200 vine growers. The winery is known for producing elegant wines that honour ancient Apulian...

Matías Riccitelli Wines

Matías Riccitelli, owner and winemaker of Riccitelli Wines, was born in Cafayate, Salta, a village in Northern Argentina famous for its wines.

When he was a few years older, he moved to Mendoza and began to study winemaking. The rest is history!

Time spent completing vintages in numerous countries honed Matías’ skills. Following this, he decided that Mendoza was the region for him and decided to focus on exploring its terroir...

Wines to inspire volcanic suggestions from our portfolio.

Vineyards on volcanic soils, from Santorini to Soave, yield some of the most intriguing and renowned wines globally. Unsurprisingly, there has been a surge in interest among sommeliers and wine merchants in these 'volcanic' wines. What distinguishes these wines from others? The substantial influence of mineral-rich volcanic soils and the limited availability of wines from these distinct sites...

Grace Winery Japan Winegrower Ayana Misawa

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Ayana, a winemaker in Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture, produces wine from the esteemed Koshu grape, following in her father's footsteps, Shigekazu Misawa, a recognized pioneer of Koshu winemaking in Japan. Ayana has pursued winemaking studies across three continents, obtaining education from the Enology and Viticulture Institute in Yamanishi, the Faculty of Enology of the...

Chimney Rock

Most winemakers have an affinity with their vineyards. Most will extol their virtues and pay homage to them. And others go a little further. But Elizabeth Vianna is in love with her vineyards.

She stands before the Ganymede vineyard right outside the winery at Chimney Rock and describes Ganymede and its neighbours, including Tomahawk, Clone 4, and the fantastically named Cardiac Hill, with a reverence that borders on poetry.

The story...