The 2021 vintage is said to be really something on the Tuscan coast and one of which to take serious note, and the 2021 Ornellaia exemplifies this. As Antonio Galloni writes in his 2024 Tuscan review, it isn’t just due to the vintage conditions, but an evolving approach to winemaking:
‘Readers will want to pay ...
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The 1982 Bordeaux vintage is considered to be one of the all-time greats and many of the best examples from this vintage are still going strong at 42 years of age. It is worth remembering that this is the vintage that made Robert Parker’s name, when he proclaimed it was a legendary vintage at a very early stage when some critics were not s...
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I am delighted to offer you something a little bit different, a wonderfully fresh and vibrant 2021 Pinot Noir from the Danbury Ridge Wine Estate, based in the Crouch Valley, Essex.
Founded by husband-and-wife team, Michael and Heather Bunker, the first vines were planted in 2014. The focus from the outset was on Pinot Noir and Chard...
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We are pleased to offer the first release of Navatalgordo, a new wine in the Comando G range, at the best price in the UK.
Comando G is based in the Sierra de Gredos, a short journey from Madrid. It is a region that has taken the wine world by storm. The vines are grown at altitude in an often wild landscape that features hill...
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With a Burgundy-buying hat on, I often find myself “coming back to” white Burgundy as the benchmark for Chardonnay of tension and restraint, even with the challenges of climate change. There are numerous notable exceptions and the Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay from the Adelaide Hills is one such example. As Andrew Caillard MW, who ...
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If you are prepared to consider wines from less familiar origins, you can find some utterly outstanding wines at remarkable values. In this respect, Spain is a complete treasure trove – diverse regions, old vines and a growing number of inspirational winemakers. If you find these words encouraging, read on – the wines ...
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