I have been fascinated by Vietti’s Timorasso since it was first released in the 2018 vintage, and I have personally bought a case from each release. I enjoy the style of Timorasso and have been intrigued to see how the Currado family at Vietti have worked to refine the style and elevate the quality.
Never heard of Timora...
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This is a truly exciting producer. Individuality, world-class quality and outstanding potential for patient cellarage and all from a less well-known region…
After my interest was piqued by a glowing set of reviews from the Wine Advocate’s Stephen Reinhardt, I read up on this Austrian estate and ordered an extensiv...
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Simply put, these are two sensational Barolo Riserva from an estate that I am convinced is on the up. Barolo Riserva necessitate additional ageing and therefore these two wines have only come onto the market this year – they have been well worth the wait.
Poderi Oddero is an historic Barolo property, with roots going bac...
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‘Vilmart is the greatest grower Champagne I know…the Vilmart range begins at brilliant and just keeps getting better.’ Tom Stevenson, leading specialist Champagne writer.
‘Vilmart & Cie. is not only one of the greatest grower-estates in Champagne, but one of the finest champagne producers of any ty...
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Alsace can be perplexing, but if you get to grips with the region, it can be hugely rewarding as is the case with this outstanding 2016 Riesling, Grand Cru Hengst from Josmeyer.
Why is it perplexing? Well, Alsace is home to an extensive patchwork of different terroirs, exposures and soils that permit a broad array of different...
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You may well have heard of Quinta do Noval; its reputation as a producer of one of the most sought-after vintage Ports, namely ‘Nacional’, is well-known. However, their flagship Port is not the subject of this email, rather the 2018 Quinta do Noval Reserva – their unfortified table wine, which I had the pleasure of tasting rece...
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