Simon and I have worked directly with Domaine Sylvain Cathiard since long before we set up Atlas and were delighted that Sébastien Cathiard continued to offer us an allocation of this domaine’s sublime wines from the outset. Sébastien’s father, Sylvain, was substantially responsible for establishing the reputation of th...
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It is always a pleasure to taste the Storm wines, and it is even more enjoyable to taste alongside Hannes, the charming and charismatic owner and winemaker at Storm. Hannes came over to London a couple of weeks ago, and so I sat down to taste the new vintages of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with him. Suffice to say, it cemented my love of these win...
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For an illustrious viticultural area, Barbaresco has surprisingly few high-profile growers. But there is a growing number of quality conscious producers quietly crafting impeccable expressions in this Piemonte region.
I have been following the wines of Albino Rocca on and off since tasting a fabulous 1996 Vignetto Brich Ronchi...
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I have four exciting new releases for you from Hundred Hills, and when I say new releases, these are entirely new wines.
Stephen Duckett, owner and winemaker of Hundred Hills in the Stonor Valley in south-east Oxfordshire, has always maintained that the range of wines produced will adjust to suit the quality coming from the vi...
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I recently had the chance to taste the highly distinctive and unusual 2019 Albariño III Año from Palacio de Fefiñanes, and I have to say I have never had an Albariño like it. This is really rather special and I am pleased to be able to offer at £170 per 6 bottle case in bond.
So what makes thi...
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Anyone who gets me talking about Italian wine will know quite quickly that I harbour an interest in Alto Piemonte, the lesser-known region to the north of Barolo and Barbaresco. I regard this area as producing some truly stunning wines, invariably with softer tannins than you would find in Barolo and at remarkably fair prices. In fact, it seems ...
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