As Burgundy 2020 En Primeur slides into the rear-view mirror, Martyn Rolph, Commercial Manager, looks ahead to spring’s key fine wine releases. Which fine wine releases should collectors be looking forward to? There’s a lot to watch out for. On 14th February, we’ll  be offering 2017 Brunello. Tuscan reds are delicious, and I think very […]

For the 2019 vintage, Château Rieussec is breaking centuries of convention with innovation: a striking new bottle with sustainability at its core. We caught up with the estate’s Jean-Sébastien Philippe to learn how this is an important step towards a sustainable future for Sauternes.  When we think of innovation in the world of wine, France’s established fine wine institutions don’t usually jump to the front of our minds. But a quiet change is happening […]

The négociants of Bordeaux have got selling wine globally down to a fine art. So it’s little wonder that so many prestigious wines from outside Bordeaux are now sold this way. Here’s what you need to know ahead of the upcoming September release of top wines from California, Tuscany, Chile and beyond. “La Place de […]

This evening, the UK’s school children will be delightedly contemplating the long summer ahead. But, for many of us, our dream holiday isn’t yet possible. If you’re pining (or planning) for international travel, we have a bit of escapism at hand. Here, we talk with Adam Stebbings, of luxury wine travel company SmoothRed, about why […]