Catch ‘22 ! Having just returned from three separate weeks of en primeur tastings in Bordeaux, we can confirm that the 2022 Bordeaux vintage is a truly excellent one. The best since 2016 (although warmer and richer than that) and equal, if not superior, to the stellar pair of 2009 and 2010. It was a… Continue reading En-Primeur 2022: Post Tasting Report
PublishedPreliminary Report In general, the summer of 2022 was hot across the whole of Europe, with limited rainfall in the spring and early summer. Ostensibly a great weather pattern for the ripening of a healthy crop. So, what can we expect from fine wine’s 2022 vintage? As usual, there were isolated Spring frosts, which pose… Continue reading What to Expect from Fine Wine’s Vintage 2022
PublishedSince the days of Cain and Abel, sibling rivalries have dotted history in many shapes and forms. William and Harry – famously separated after Megxit. The Jacksons all hated each other. Liam and Noel, not only took each other to court but broke up one of the most popular, not to mention successful, bands Britain… Continue reading Why Are Burgundy Prices Rising?
PublishedRefined and elegant, tasteful and rich, and world-famous to boot. If you think this sounds too good to be true, then think again. Because Saint-Estephe – the Brad Pitt of Bordeaux – is all those things. And many more. Discover Saint Estèphe AOC Saint-Estephe has been garnering a following for years. The 1,250 hectares region… Continue reading The Iconic Saint-Estèphe AOC
PublishedIt is a little-known fact that the USA is the world’s fourth largest wine-producing country, behind France, Italy, and Spain. The country is responsible for one of the world’s most expensive wines (a six-litre 1992 Screaming Eagle sold in 2000 for a staggering $500,000, bucking the trend that wine had to be old to be… Continue reading Guide to California Fine Wine
PublishedWe’ve got news for you. Bubbly is not just for Christmas. All too often, we forget that the delicious sparkling wine is an anytime drink, from pre to post-dinner. Champagne breakfasts are more than a la mode these days, adding a little bit of ooh la la to birthdays, hen weekends, or wedding days. “Champagne… Continue reading The Best Champagne Vintages for Investors
PublishedIt’s an exciting time to be alive. Entrepreneurship is on the rise, there are more millionaires (and billionaires) than ever, and technology is moving forward faster than ever imagined possible. What seemed improbable, even impossible, just five years ago is now par for the course. Take our wine investment app as a case in point… Continue reading 5 Emerging Fine Wine Regions
PublishedLet me let you into a secret. I have a love affair that happens every year from October to March. My bi-annual escapade warms me on a chilly night and is smooth on the palette and silky tasty on the tongue. They’re fantastic Burgundy, exceptional in Bordeaux, and OMG amazing in Tuscany. Before your minds… Continue reading What Is Lambrusco Wine: The Italian Sparkling Red
PublishedHands up if you love to travel (*waves hands in the air enthusiastically). Hands up if you love wine (*waves hands in the air even more enthusiastically). Hands up if you think that a holiday in a beautiful region, plus lush scenery, wine tasting, great food and no drive home sounds like your idea of… Continue reading Best Wine Trips & Vacations: Tasting While Travelling
PublishedAsk any wine expert what’s the best way to learn about wine, and they’ll tell you to taste as much as you can. But, with main five types of wine (red, white, rose, sparkling, and dessert wine) and millions of different producers the world over, where do you start? And more importantly, where do you… Continue reading Red Wine Types: Discover Your Favourite
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