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Ridge Monte Bello Vertical | 1995 to 2013 | A Californian Icon

Of all the iconic Californian wines, few excite more than Ridge Monte Bello. We are delighted to have sourced some rare back vintages from this flagship vineyard.

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Ch Latour Ex-château release – 2005 Ch Latour & 2011 Les Forts de Latour

Since their departure from the en primeur in 2011, Château Latour, the great aristocratic First Growth of Bordeaux now release a mature vintage of both the Grand Vin and its famed second wine Les Forts de Latour each year. These...

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Magnificent Methuselahs & Magnums | Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2006

Magnificent is the perfect description for a Methuselah of Comtes de Champagne, the jewel in Taittinger’s crown. A Methuselah contains the equivalent of 8 bottles in one majestic format; production on this epic scale is understandably tiny. Magnums are incredible...

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La Mission Haut-Brion 2012 | £950 per 6 | “a wondrous La Mission”

La Mission Haut Brion is one of the two great estates in the Clarence Dillon stable, occupying an enviable position in the Bordeaux firmament. A wine of great distinction, though never ostentatious, it perennially competes for honours with its first...

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An Introduction to Brunello di Montalcino 2012 | “A rock star vintage”

Over the next few weeks we will be offering the wonderfully expressive new set of 2012 Brunello di Montalcino releases. As one of the pivotal areas for quality Tuscan winemaking we visit Montalcino extensively each year. At the end of...

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