Some top wines from Corney & Barrow
I recently tried these wines from London-based wine merchant Corney & Barrow. Some real highlights, including a gorgeous natural Beaujolais,
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Spotlight on Barolo from the 2017 vintage: 59 wines tasted
I tasted these 59 Barolos at an excellent tasting of Barolo, Barbaresco and Langhe Nebbiolo held a month ago at
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Tasting the Latest Releases from António Maçanita
Charismatic António Maçanita is a familiar name in the Portuguese wine world, releasing more than 50 labels each year. In
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Highlights: Occhipinti Vino di Contrada BB Frappato 2016 Sicily, Italy
Arianna Occhipinti makes three different Vino di Contrada wines: BB, PT and FL. They are from different parts of the
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Rosé round-up, 26 pink wines assessed
In the course of tasting for my Sunday Express column, and general sampling duties, I have been tasting quite a
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Highlights: No Man is an Island Chambolle Musigny 2014
This is a charity wine: it’s produced by Mischief and Mayhem, in collaboration with The Sourcing Table (I declare an
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In Kyiv, Ukraine, and a traditional lunch at Khutorets
Had a lovely day in Kyiv yesterday. This is my first time in Ukraine, and I’m here to present a
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Highlights: Daniel Landi Las Uvas de la Ira Tinto 2019 Mentrida, Spain
This is a sensational expression of Garnacha from Daniel Landi. So smooth and elegant. I love the winemaking here: one-third
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Two new high-end wines from Iona (Elgin, South Africa): Kloof and Solace
Elgin-based producer Iona have released two new wines from special terroirs. I review them here. Iona Solace Wine of Brocha
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Highlights: Champagne Bruno Paillard Grand Vintage ‘Assemblage’ 2012
The new Grand Vintage ‘Assemblage’ has been released by Champagne Bruo Paillard. It’s the 2012, which was a year of
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