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Contino Rioja – Outstanding wines from the father of modern day Rioja

Last week we had an exceptional tasting with winemaker Jesús Madrazo of Contino. His family’s 153-acre estate dates from the 16th century and is located on the banks of the River Ebro. The particular microclimate here provides perfect grape-growing conditions...

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New Castagnoli Chianti Classico and Riservas

We are delighted to introduce the wines of Castagnoli with three superb cuvées; their deliciously approachable 2014 Chianti Classico, their more mature 2013 Riserva, and their 2012 Riserva in single magnums.

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En Primeur: Jean-Marc & Thomas Bouley 2015s

In the 100 years that the Bouley family have been cultivating vines and making wine in Volnay and Pommard, they have earned a reputation as one of the finest red winemakers in the Côte de Beaune. Today the domaine carries...

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Ch Lafon Rochet 4ème Cru St Estèphe 2005, 2009 & 2014: A hat trick of cracking Claret

Lafon-Rochet was recently described by Decanter Magazine as “one of the most exciting estates of the Médoc” and possibly “Bordeaux’s most improved 1855 château”. Now in his tenth year as managing director of the Château, Basile Tesseron’s approach is hugely...

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Pol Roger 2008 vintage release

Every great Champagne house’s vintage Champagne has an additional uniqueness and individuality in comparison with their more regular non-vintage cuvée. And vintage years of true greatness and exceptional class are rare. 2008 in Champagne is one such year and boy,...

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