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15 years in the wine trade, countless vineyard and winery visits, but I realised last week that I had never picked a single grape… So I jumped at the chance to head down to Gusbourne for the one of the...
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Brexit Boost The third quarter was more lively than one might have expected. The agent for this unseasonal activity was Sterling’s collapse after the UK’s decision to exit the EU. Overnight Euro based buyers enjoyed a discount of some 10%,...
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Ch Ducru Beaucaillou has always had a special place in my affections. When I was sent to Bordeaux as a callow youth, it was Ronald Barton and Jean-Eugene Borie who were not only incredibly kind to me, but can also...
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I wanted to share the exciting news that we have won Decanter Magazine’s Burgundy Specialist Retailer of the Year award for the third year in a row! We strive to spread the word about this fantastic region by having a...
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When asked the question: if you could own a vineyard anywhere in the world, where would it be? There is no competition; Tuscany always comes out as the hands down winner! I love Burgundy and Bordeaux, the Douro is spectacularly...