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Burgundy Tasting Trip: Days 4 & 5

I arrived late on Wednesday night to join David, Johnny, Tom and Jamie for an intense two days of tasting. With seven visits to work through on Thursday our palates had their work cut out. We began at Domaine Alain...

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The Friday Fix | Sancerre Reverdy 2016 & Vacqueyras Cuvée St Roch Clos des Cazaux 2012

We have just tasted this exceptional 2016 Sancerre and wonderful 2012 Vacqueyras from the Southern Rhône, which both show just how good wines can be at this price level. Order a 12 bottle case of each wine to save £26...

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Chile Trip 2017 with Errazuriz wines

Sunday October 1st: We all arrived in Santiago early in the morning and drove to Vina del Mar which is a fashionable and very beautiful coastal resort. We were staying at one of the most picturesque hotels, the Sheraton Miramar...

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Burgundy Tasting Trip: Day 3

After visiting Napa and Sonoma last month and now being back in Burgundy tasting the 2016s, the life of an ageing wine merchant couldn’t be much better. The weather has been glorious, but of more importance is that throughout the...

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Burgundy Tasting Trip: Day 2

Our first tasting was in Chassagne Montrachet at Domaine Paul Pillot. Thierry was his usual cheery self despite losing 70% of his 2016 crop! Very depressing for all but the wines did taste very well. The 1er Crus are delicious,...

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