Page 2 - Monthly Archives: September 2024

We are pleased to present our SPECIAL SELECTION list, featuring the pioneering forces shaping the dynamic wine landscape. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.

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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...

 Vina VIK 

Viña VIK was established by Alex and Carrie Vik in 2004 with the vision of establishing world-class vineyards and producing exceptional wines. Following two years of meticulous scientific research, a 4,400-hectare expanse situated in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Millahue, within the Cachapoal Valley, was acquired. The name "Millahue," signifying "Place of Gold" in Chile's indigenous language, aptly encapsulates...

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...

Vintage Variation

Making wine is not for the faint-hearted! You can prepare as best you can, have everything ready to go, and just at the point when everything seems to be going swimmingly, Mother Nature intervenes in the blink of an eye, often with devastating effect. Late spring frosts across Europe have been awful; Extreme drought has been all too common in California, Australia and South Africa; golf ball-sized hail stones can rip through...

Our Autumn Wines SPECIAL SELECTION list is here.

Discover the pioneers driving the evolving wine scene. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Bodega Norton Privada Malbec 2022

 £25.60...

Trade deals 13/09/2024

DRC Romanee St Vivant, Richebourg Selection, Domaine Armand Rousseau Selection

1 case - 6/75cl Romanee St Vivant Grand Cru, Domaine de la Romanee Conti 1995 @ £17,995 per 6 IB & OWC now – bought EP C&B stock stored Octavian – photos available – excellent levels and labels

Light but not totally bricking. There is a hint of stems on the otherwise attractively spicy and perfumed aromas of secondary...

Let's get the weekend started

 Champagne Drappier Clarevallis Organic NV
The bouquet opens with floral violet and elderberry notes, leading to berry and spiced orange flavours on the palate. The ripe fruit is tastefully enhanced by the lingering salinity evident in the finish.
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£70.08 NOW £56.85 bottle.
 
Unico Zelo True Blue 2022
Grenache does the heavy lifting, a variety far...

Cote de Beaune Red Burgundy Selection

Please see the following Cote de Beaune Red Burgundy selection, all offered at the very best prices in the market. Available ex-LCB Tilbury (lead times below).

1 case – 12/75cl Corton ‘Clos du Roi’ Grand Cru, Domaine Chandon de Briailles 2002 @ £1,495 per 12 IB & OWC 2-3 weeks

I often prefer the Bressandes chez Chandon, but not in 2002, as this is a classic example of...

Romanee Conti, La Tache & Assortment DRC Selection   03/09/2024

Please see the following Romanee Conti, La Tache & Assortment DRC selection, all offered at the best prices in the market. Available ex-LCB Tilbury (lead times below). Most stocks are offered by ex-UK agents and purchased by Primeur. *We do not offer US, Canadian or Australian slip labels, or stocks of questionable provenance and sources. Photos available for...