I worked a vintage at a winery in Marlborough, New Zealand, back in 2000. It was a great opportunity to build my knowledge (I was working towards my Master of Wine qualification) as the winery I worked for cultivated numerous varieties, but first and foremost they were considered pioneers for Pinot Noir. At this point in time, Marlborough produc...
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This small estate, situated in Priorat in Catalunya on north-eastern Spain’s Mediterranean coastline, crafts a breath-taking array of diverse wines. Their ethos is refreshingly straightforward; they only work with their own vineyards and therefore do not purchase fruit from other sources to augment their production, as they want to ensure ...
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I have been assessing a good number of rosés from the end of February into March, and I have a couple of new wines to offer in due course. That said, it isn’t all change; simply put I struggle to get past the value offered by the 2019 Il Rosato from Nervi in Piemonte – this exceptional rosé has been a mainstay for us si...
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When Simon offered the 2016 vintage of this wine last year, he commented that it was one of the more fascinating wines he had tried and comfortably the most exciting newcomer he had tasted from Ribera del Duero. Well, we have now tasted the 2017 vintage and it seems these comments still very much ring true. 2017 r...
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Easter is just around the corner, lockdown restrictions start to lift from Monday…it seems a good time to offer a mixed 6-bottle drinking case, ready for immediate delivery, to enjoy with friends and family over the Bank Holiday weekend. I have selected a broad range of styles, all notable examples from their respective regions and...
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I am pleased to say that many of our clients have acknowledged the quality of the wines produced at Curly Flat over the years and that this has resulted in an avid following for their exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. That said, I think even bona fide fans might be surprised by the quality of the 2018s! I was introduced to this estate by a ...
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