Fleur de Thénac is produced within spitting distance of Bordeaux in the neighbouring commune of Bergerac. Literally just over the Bordeaux AOC border, the region produces similar wines but at a fraction of…
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‘This wine… is to all intents and purposes a great-value alternative to a dry, herby Bandol rosé.’ – Jancis Robinson on the 2014 Waterkloof Cape Coral Mourvèdre Rosé.Bandol, in the south…
When tasting Ao Yun for the first time, I was stunned. China is on the fine wine map in a big way and this could be an indicator of change in the…
‘It is not the easiest variety in the world, but if you tame the vines and don’t over crop it, and pick it at the right time, then Baga from…
‘My only regret in life is that I didn’t drink enough Champagne,‘ wrote John Maynard Keynes. Don’t have regrets, join our new Champagne club! Our obsession with Champagne has led us…
We are humbled to offer Domaine Huet’s iconic 2016 Vouvrays. The 3 vineyards of Le Mont, Le Haut-Lieu and Clos du Bourg produce mineral-styled, long-ageing Chenin Blancs of varying sweetness that, according to…
With the vineyards coming of age, perfect vintage conditions and meticulous viticulture, Shannon have shot the lights out with their Mount Bullet Merlot 2015. When visiting the Mount Bullet vineyards last week,…
2016 was yet another frost-reduced vintage in Burgundy and prices continue to rise. ‘Wine used to be sold in cases of a dozen bottles. Six-bottle cases have now become common. But…
The Trimbach family has been obsessed with Riesling for centuries and have kept their operation a close-knit family affair throughout. Jancis Robinson has been a long-term admirer and selected their…
In a recent article, Jancis Robinson explained how she had stumbled upon the realisation that wine comes in two distinct styles. Jancis is a highly respected, authoritative figure in the…