Nuits St Georges, En La Perrière Noblot, Domaine Machard de Gramont
The 20 hectare Domaine Machard de Gramont family estate is managed by Arnaud Machard de Gramont and his two sons Alban and Alexis. The cellars are located in Prissey, a neighbouring hamlet of Nuits-St-Georges. These cellars were built in the 19th century. Their superb vaults give a “cathedral” effect to the winery. The 20 hectares […]
Sanford Winery, Sta. Rita Hills, Pinot Noir
Sanford Winery is a renowned pioneer of cool-climate wine from the Sta. Rita Hills, north of Santa Barbara. The legendary Sanford & Benedict vineyard was planted in 1971 by Richard Sanford and Michael Benedict, and from the very first vintages they produced highly acclaimed wines of great complexity. The grapes come exclusively from the two […]
Dardi La Rose, Barolo, Poderi Colla, Bussia
Established in 1993 by Tino Colla (brother of the legendry Beppe Colla) and his niece Federica, Poderi Colla is very much a family affair and continues the Colla family’s three centuries of winemaking heritage in northern Italy. The Dardi le Rose vineyard, in the hamlet of Dardi, is located on the slopes of the Bussia […]
Brunello di Montalcino, Caparzo
Established in 1970, Caparzo is one of Montalcino’s historic wineries, and is amongst those that contributed to the fame of Brunello di Montalcino. Purchased by the current owner Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini in 1998 after a period of dilapidation, she was determined to grow, improve, and develop the estate back to its former glory. Investment and […]
Domaine du Tunnel, Cornas, Stéphane Robert
Domaine du Tunnel is situated in an old steam train tunnel in the charming village of Saint-Péray in the Northern Rhône. This small family domaine is run by Stéphane Robert and his wife Sandrine. Stéphane, also the winemaker, began by renting vines in 1994 when he was just 24 years old. He now owns 10 […]
Rol Valentin, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
This tiny 7.3-hectare property has been referred to as a ‘vin de garage’. Stéphane Derenoncourt has been consultant for many years and Rol Valentin is now one of the most sought-after Saint Emilion in Bordeaux. The wines are intense, deep and rich, and made in tiny quantities. Blend is 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc In […]
Valdaya, Mirum, Ribera del Duero
Bodega Valdaya was set up by Elena and Joaquin Gonzalez as a small family business and is now run by their daughter Miriam. The vision for the winery changed dramatically under her management and in 2013 they took on two young winemakers, Marta Ramas and Miguel Fisac, who have brought the wines into a different […]
Château Phélan Ségur, 2019
Château Phélan-Ségur is a St Estèphe property that produces textbook meaty, solid and long-lived St Estèphe. Founded by Irishman Bernard O’Phelan, the estate was developed by his son, Frank, and renamed Phélan Ségur in the early 20th century. Phélan-Ségur’s 70 hectares of vineyards are well-sited near the Grionde estuary, lying on well-drained gravel soils, bordered […]
Amarone della Valpolicella, Monte Tondo Riserva
A Signor Amarone, still evolving / maturing, but the bottle age gives this wine real majesty. Monte Tondos Amarone Riserva is made from a blend of the best quality grapes they obtain from their vineyard in Valpolicella DOC. The grapes are hand-harvested in early October. After picking they put the grapes in boxes and leave […]
Mollydooker Winery, Enchanted Path
Sarah & Sparky Marquis have built their latest brand, ‘Mollydooker’, after ten years working on other projects. These wines come from some of the best grape growing regions, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek & Padthaway in South Australia. The grapes are hand selected their finest vineyards and these wines are a true testament to their commitment […]
Zero Regrets, Primitivo
Whether you’re trialling alcohol-free days, sober driving, or staying dry for a good cause, you shouldn’t have to give up delicious-tasting wine! The Zero Regrets wines are created by primary aromas being captured and returned to the wine to preserve varietal character and body. The result is a clear flavour, good texture and a grown-up […]
Buena Vista Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Founded in 1857, Buena Vista is California’s first premium winery, and its history is as colourful as it is proud. Today, the legend is being re-born under the vision of Jean-Charles Boisset. Just outside the town of Sonoma, the original winery is now a California historic landmark. The wine uses fruit from across the Napa […]
