Promontory: slowly unfolding

In the heart of the Napa Valley, the Harlan family’s latest venture stands apart. We sat down with winemaker David Cilli to get to grips with what makes Promontory such a unique place – and what that means for the wines slowly maturing in the cellars. It doesn’t take a geologist to see that Promontory […]

Champagne Pierre Péters: deep roots

The Péters family have a proud history in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger – though some of their greatest vintages are just around the corner. “In wine, the long-term point of view is more important than the individual,” says Rodolphe Péters, sixth-generation Champagne grower, and the third to run the family firm, Champagne Pierre Péters. Each of his forebears […]

On Montalcino

From the rise of Rosso to the new generation making its mark, there’s a lot to be excited about in Montalcino today. Here, our Italy Buyer, Davy Żyw shares his insights. “Brunello di Montalcino is one of the great pillars of Italian fine wine,” says Davy Żyw, our Italy Buyer. “A lot of people’s focus is […]

Burgundy: four of our team’s favourite producers

We work with some of Burgundy’s greatest names. Choosing a single favourite is a nigh-impossible task, but that’s exactly what we’ve asked our colleagues to do. Here, some of our team tell us about their best-loved producers. DOMAINE MICHEL LAFARGE “I have a soft spot for the wines of Volnay,” says Account Manager Tatiana Humphreys. […]