‘Off The Beaten Track’ Part Three By Nick Adams, Master of Wine Frankly, Sherry should not be considered “off the beaten track” as it is one of the finest and most traditional wines of the […]
Sherry – Please Give It a Chance!
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How Champagne is Made – Part Two
By Nick Adams, Master of Wine Pupitre bottle racks A classic scene of a Champagne cellar where the magic of bubbles happens and the wine ages. It all starts when a solution of dissolved sugar, […]
How Champagne Is Made – Part One
By Nick Adams, Master of Wine. It is absolutely fascinating how bottle fermented sparkling wine is made. I could have committed this to prose and included a few pictures but felt that the subject matter […]
Easter Wine Parings
By Nick Adams, Master of Wine. Why does the Easter date keep changing – and what should we be drinking with Easter fare? With a light at the end of the lock down tunnel this […]
Wine Regions: Chile
By Nick Adams, Master of Wine The modern wine industry in Chile is 200 years old, but it is in the post Pinochet era (from 1998) that this amazing country has really taken off. Already […]
THE NORTH RHÔNE
By Nick Adams, Master of Wine. From its source in Switzerland to its exit into the Mediterranean this monumental river is intertwined with both the physical vineyards and historical importance of not only the wines […]
Viognier – The True Phoenix Grape Variety
By Nick Adams, Master of Wine. When Jancis Robinson mw wrote her seminal book on the grape varieties of the world – Vines, Grapes & Wine – she noted then, that in 1986, Viognier was […]
Southern Rhône
By Nick Adams, Master of Wine. “When I drink a great Rhône, it is as if my heart and palate have traded places” Robert Parker As part of the ongoing look at France’s classical wine […]
Dry January!? Let’s Talk Sweet January!
By Nick Adams, Master of Wine Firstly, I hope you all had a particularly good Christmas and best wishes for the coming new year! It is customary for some people to have a “dry” January […]
Our favorite Argentinian White wins Platinum – Best in show at Decanter World Wine Awards 2017
“The best Torrontés we have tasted. Platinum-Best in Show winner at Decanter Wine World Awards 2017″ Amalaya, Torrontés-Riesling Argentina’s white speciality is Torrontés, here with a touch of Riesling. Perfumed (rather like a Muscat), full of […]
The latest hidden gem discovered by The Liberator
” We’re very excited to introduce the new Episode from The Liberator, a 100% Pinot Noir wine discovered by MW Richard Kelley and his intrepid Cape Crusader, Rick.” 2013 The Liberator Episode 10 – Midnight at the Lost […]
Voted Best New World Cabernet Sauvignon for only £13.95
” An outstanding wine of exceptional value, recently voted Best New World Cabernet Sauvignon under £40 by Decanter magazine. “ 2014 Berton Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, Berton Vineyards Sourced from the prized Terra Rossa region of Coonawarra. […]
A South African legend: 96 points – Platinum Best in Show & Best Sweet Wine at Decanter World Wine Awards 2017
” A gorgeous perfumed nose of rose petals, musk and barley sugar with preserved ginger. The palate is rich and super intense with fresh mint, creamy brulée flavours and a hint of nut.” 96 points, […]
First New World Rosé on the list – A 100% Malbec from Pulenta Estate.
” The first New World Rosé on theWineTrust list: Fruity and juicy, with strawberry and fresh watermelon aromas, this wine is ideal for summer barbecues.” 2016 La Flor Malbec Rosé, Pulenta Estate Based at Alto Agrelo in Mendoza, Pulenta own […]
A fantastic St-Véran, for white Burgundy lovers without the price tag
” A forward and expressive peachy fruit style from near neighbour to Pouilly Fuissé. Gentle oak, soft and creamy with plenty body and texture.” 2015 Saint-Véran, Terres Noires, Domaine des Deux Roches Saint-Véran is a […]
