Month: October, 2019

Burgundy 2018: first impressions

In January we’ll be offering Burgundy’s 2018s en primeur. Ahead of the offer, our Buyer Adam Bruntlett is in the Côte d’Or tasting the wines from barrel and talking to growers. Here he explains exactly how he spends his time, and how the vintage is looking

On the pour: Valbuena 5°

This month in the wine-tasting machines at our London Shop, you’ll find one of Spain’s finest wines. Wine Advisor Joshua Friend explains why Vega Sicilia’s 2014 Valbuena 5° is worthy of a detour

Essential ingredients: parsnips

In our monthly spotlight on seasonal ingredients, our Head Chef Stewart Turner puts parsnips centre stage – and we suggest what to drink alongside his vegetarian feast

Looking forward with Château la Nerthe

While it might be one of the oldest estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château la Nerthe doesn’t lean on its history. This 16th-century estate has its eyes firmly on the future, as Sophie McLean explains