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Tis the season

Tis the season

Posted by Tim on 9th Mar 2019

We can buy almost any produce all year round, air-freighted from somewhere in the World. On the one hand this is wonderful. On the other I can't help feel that we've lost something. Enjoying fresh pro … read more
What a choice!

What a choice!

6th Mar 2019

We recently spent 2 days in Paris at the new wine show "Wine Paris". There were more than 2,000 exhibitors from all over France. It was a great opportunity for us to meet up with our producers, to t … read more
The most under-rated grape variety?

The most under-rated grape variety?

Posted by Tim on 16th Nov 2018

Some of my favourite wines come from the hugely under-valued Chenin Blanc grape. A variety that lends itself to a wide range of styles, but often needs time in bottle to reach it's potential. Maybe th … read more
Fantastic Bordeaux

Fantastic Bordeaux

Posted by Tim on 17th Oct 2018

I love it when you choose a wine to sell and then you find it has a great review from famous journalists.We chose Clos Vieux Taillefer for our Christmas range this year - and then I found this review … read more
Prosecco, why?

Prosecco, why?

Posted by Tim on 18th Sep 2018

I was invited to a major retailers press tasting recently. It was especially interesting to taste through a wide range of sparkling wines, from an inexpensive Italian all the way to Bollinger.In fact … read more