20.02.12
Job Vacancy
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We are looking for an experienced salesman/lady to join our
team, to sell to the London on-trade and some off-trade.
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08.02.12
NEW - Picpoul de Pinet Les Peyrilles 2011
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We have at last found a Picpoul de Pinet that we all like. The
Domaine des Peyrilles will be introduced at our
Spring Tasting on 27th March 2012, but we will have the wine in
stock around 15th February. From a tasting at the domaine: "Their
2011 Picpoul, which has 2% Muscat in the blend, was brilliant
mid-straw. The nose was lovely and fresh, and there were hints of
plump ripe apricots and pears both on the nose and en bouche.
Lovely acidity on the finish." Samples available on request.
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06.02.12
Medaille d'Or - 2010 Fleurie Vieilles Vignes Domaine la Madone
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We are pleased to announce that Domaine la Madone recently won a
Gold Medal for their Fleurie Vieilles Vignes 2010 at the 2012
"International du Gamay" Competition.
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18.01.12
Canneto Filippone 2007
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93 points - "This impressive blend of Sangiovese and Merlot
offers rich softness and a smooth texture backed by ripe aromas of
red fruit, cinnamon spice, chocolate and mocha. The tannins also
show softness and the wine would pair with choice cuts of succulent
meat." - M.L. Published
10/1/2011 Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Filippone (IGT - Indicazione Geografica Tipica) is a blend of
50% Prugnolo gentile (Sangiovese grosso) and 50% Merlot, aged in
oak barrels for 16 months, followed by a refining period of at
least 6 months in bottle.
Available Ex Cellars only. Please enquire.
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17.01.12
Riofavara - Massimo Padova voted Sicilian winemaker of the year
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The prestigious Sicilian foodie magazine Cronache di Gusto has
voted Massimo Padova of Riofavara as Sicilian
Winemaker of the Year 2012.
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17.01.12
Champagne Veuve Fourny at the Nobel Prize Dinner 2011
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Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Premier Cru from
Veuve Fourny & Fils was selected after a blind tasting and
served at the Nobel Prize Official Dinner on 10 December 2011.
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13.12.11
L'Âme Forest 2008 in Jancis Robinson's 65+ great whites
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"Eric Forest, L'Âme Forest 2008 Pouilly-Fuissé 17 Drink
2011-2015
LIft and delicacy on the nose. Really racy and juicy with
impressive extract but a certain coolness overall. Firm and with
some potential for development. Bracing and clean. 13%
£19 Woodwinters in Scotland, £21.95 Uncorked, £22 Butlers Wine
Cellar in Brighton, Good Wine Shop in Kew, Houghton Wine Company in
Cardiff
Lift and delicacy on the nose. Really racy and juicy with
impressive extract but a certain cooln...
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28.11.11
Wine Spectator's 2011 Top 100
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We were pleased to see that three of Thorman Hunt's wines are
among the top 100 most exciting wines of the year according to the
Wine Spectator.
46. 92 points Tenuta di Argiano 2009 Non
Confunditur
54. 92 points Vincent Girardin 2009 Moulin-à-Vent Clos de
la Tour
65. 93 points Shafer Vineyards 2009 Red Shoulder Ranch
Chardonnay
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11.11.11
THORMAN HUNT SCORES VERY HIGHLY IN DECANTER TASTINGS
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On the way back from York by train our friend Simon noticed the
following:
Decanter Scores: Of 1242 French wines submitted to
Decanter for panel tastings 289 got four of five stars.
In a list of the top 50 best value French wines of 2011:
> 15 Ch Bellefont Belcier St Emilion Grand Cru Classe 2008
> 21 Clos Fourtet St Emilion Grand Cru 2004
> 28 Chassagne Montrachet les Chaumees 1er cru Vincent Girardin
2008
In a tasting of Meursault & Chassagne Montrachet
2008
"A mind blowing tasting, particularly as 2008 was seen as a
challenging vintage. Our judges felt judicious work in the vineyard
countered the weather related problems faced by producers, and
overallconsistency was startling...
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03.11.11
BERNARD LATOUR'S COMMENTS ON THE 2010 VINTAGE
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Bernard latour, passionate winemaker from Domaine de
l'Espigouette in the Southern Rhone, has just shared with us his
impressions regarding the 2010 vintage. "Les vendanges
pour le COTES DU RHONE se sont
déroulées du 13 au 22 septembre. Les rendements moyens ont été de
38 hl/ha. La durée de cuvaison a été entre 8 et 15 jours avec
contrôle de température et remontage journalier. Assemblage des
cépages à la cuve pendant la fermentation.
A la dégustation, belle robe rubis sombre. Les reflets sont
violacés, le vin est limpide. Au premier nez les arômes de fruits
rouges et noirs s'imposent avec la mûre sauvage comme fer de lance
de la palette des arômes de cannelle, de laurier, de ...
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