2015 Priorat, Partida Bellvisos - A small production gem from north-eastern Spain

René and Sara’s aim has always been to produce a wine that was at one with nature, and the Bellvisos vineyard, which had not witnessed any chemical usage for such a long period, provided just the opportunity. From the outset, both René and Sara have sought to produce wines from organically grown fruit with as little intervention as possible...

2021 Bordeaux En Primeur: New Releases

As ever, we will do our best to highlight wines where we feel confident in the quality and the value offered. This isn’t an exact science, but we won’t be shy in sharing the Atlas view. This year we will also flag the availability of a wider number of wines, as we acknowledge that some clients follow specific Châteaux and enjoy following each vintage...

2021 Bordeaux Release Pricing

2019 'Podium' Verdicchio, Garofoli - 'A classic in the making'

Garofoli is easily one of the most prominent producers in the Marche, where they have carved out an enviable reputation for their Verdicchio. Today, the fifth generation oversees the estate, and they have done much to elevate the quality. Their reputation was cemented in the 1980s as being at the forefront of quality-minded growers...

Another outstanding example from Recaredo : 2016 Serral del Vell

The reputation of this estate is inextricably linked to patience – each of their wines spends a minimum of two and half years ageing on its lees in bottle in their cellars, far and above the minimum stipulation for Cava or Champagne for that matter. Some of their wines spend a whopping 30 years in their cellars. Interestingly, this focus on extended ageing echoes the approach championed...