Highlights: three stunning Chenins from Alheit
Chris Alheit was presenting at the Chenin Congress 2025 in the Loire Valley, and he showed three recent releases. These
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Highlights: Hambledon Classic Cuvée Rosé NV England
New release of this impressive rosé from Hambledon, one of the UK’s leading sparkling wine houses. [Aside: keep this out
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Highlights: Bien de Altura Tidao 4 2022 Gran Canaria, Spain
A really impressive single vineyard wine from the talented Carmelo Peña, who also makes wine from Lanzarote. This is from
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Highlights: Heimann & Fiai Kadarka 2024 Szekszárd, Hungary
Heimann & Fiai are an impressive producer based in Szekszárd, Hungary. This is their Kadarka, a variety that makes beautiful
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Highlights: Champagne Alfred Gratien Cuvée Paradis Rosé 2008 France
Champagne Alfred Gratien Cuvée Paradis Rosé 2008 France12.5% alcohol. This is 63% Chardonnay and 37% Pinot Noir, disgorged in January
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Highlights: Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2022 Martinborough, New Zealand
Website: https://atarangi.co.nz/ Ata Rangi are one of New Zealand’s top producers, and were one of the pioneers of the Martinborough
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Highlights: Champagne Alfred Gratien Cuvée Paradis 2015
Website: https://www.alfredgratien.com/en/home/ This is the prestige cuvée from Alfred Gratien, who do a lot of barrel work with their base
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Highlights: Filipa Pato and William Wouters Post Quer..s Baga 2023 Bairrada, Portugal
Love this wine, which I bought from a wine shop in Lisbon. The mastery of Baga, maturing it in amphorae
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Highlights: Les Gaules de Bois Grolleau ‘Jackpot’ 2023 Vin de France
Les Gaules de Bois (Vincent Alexis & Romuald Cousy) Jackpot Grolleau 2023 Vin de France10.5% alcohol. Vincent Alexis makes wines
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Highlights: Louis M Martini Monte Rosso Vineyard Gnarly Vine Zinfandel 2018 Sonoma, California
Website: https://www.louismartini.com/ Louis Martini established the winery named after him in 1933, just after the repeal of prohibition. He’d established L.M.
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