Highlights: Roebuck Estates Classic Cuvée 2018 England
In recent years, Roebuck Estates has emerged as one of the best English sparkling wine producers. They have four vineyards across
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Highlights: Martin’s Lane Vineyard Founder’s Vintage Pinot Noir 2022 Crouch Valley, Essex, England
This is a remarkable expression of English Pinot Noir, from a special vineyard in the Crouch Valley (one which lots
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Highlights: Crystallum Peter Max Pinot Noir 2021 Western Cape, South Africa
I visited Peter-Allan Finlayson at Gabrielskloof back in November. I really like the Crystallum wines he makes there, so if
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Highlights: Champagne Lanson Le Vintage 2013 France
This new release from the cold 2013 vintage has high acidity but really works. Champagne Lanson Le Vintage 2013 FranceThis
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Highlights: the baby brother of Sassacaia, Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto 2022
Website: https://www.tenutasanguido.com/en First released in 2000, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot really impresses. It’s bright and ageworthy, grown
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Highlights: Some lounge wine surprises – Cos Labory, Bouchon Granito and others
Just on my way back from India. Economy class, of course, but status ensures lounge use, and this time I
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Highlights: Exton Park Blanc de Noirs 2014 England
Website: https://extonparkvineyard.com/ Exton Park Blanc de Noirs 2014 Hampshire, England11.5% alcohol. Pinot Noir, 7 years on lees, disgorged in 2022.
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Alsace adventure (2) the brilliant wines of Emile Beyer
Based in Eguisheim, Emile Beyer is a really exceptional producer, and I visited with Christian and Valerie Beyer. Eguisheim is
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Highlights: the white and rosé Nyetimber 1086 wines, icon-level English sparkling wines
Nyetimber’s presige cuvées are named 1086, referencing the date of the Nyetimber manor’s inclusion in the Doomsday book. They are
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Highlights: Prophet’s Rock Home Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 Central Otago, New Zealand
Website: https://www.prophetsrock.co.nz/ Prophet’s Rock Home Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 Central Otago, New Zealand13.5% alcohol. Since 2005, Paul Pujol has been
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