We first met Richard Kershaw, a winemaker and Master of Wine, in 2014 – Richard, originally from the UK, had been making wines in South Africa for many years, but had recently started making his own wines under his own name in Elgin, situated to the west of the Cape. We were suitably impressed, in fact I commented that I hadn’t taste...
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Having received some great feedback from clients just recently, I thought it was worth revisiting our offer for the 2016 Château Gazin-Rocquencourt Blanc – a remarkably fine white Bordeaux that punches well above its weight. White Bordeaux is a tricky category to navigate as, while there are some great examples, they come in at a sig...
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On a quiet August afternoon, I thought I would highlight a really appealing red that I have been enjoying of late, namely Renato Corino’s Langhe Nebbiolo – this has been something of a mainstay for Atlas over the last decade. Never heavy, always bright and vibrant with a floral touch to its juicy cherry fruit. These humble Langhe Neb...
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The 2017 Barolo vintage has struggled to demand attention in the market – this is no surprise given it followed 2016, arguably one of the greatest Barolo vintages in over 30 years, where quality was lifted higher by skilled winemaking.
The Barolo predicament is summed up easily. To date, release prices have remained very fair in almo...
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The 2012 vintage in Champagne is highly regarded – representatives of the major houses have suggested the quality on show is even ahead of such great vintages as 1990 and 1996, while others have compared it to 1959 and 2002. Certainly, the 2012s that I have been fortunate enough to taste have really shone, so I am pleased to be offering th...
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‘I have always been awestruck by the purity and true-to-type aromas and flavors that owner Fabio Sireci is able to tease out of Nero d’Avola. Just as importantly, his two single vineyard Nero d’Avolas, Lagnusa and Vrucara, also showcase the characteristics of specific Sicilian terroirs. The two are absolute benchmarks of tradit...
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