I can’t remember when I first started buying the wines from Visintini.  However, I know that it was the Pinot Grigio Ramato that first caught my eye.  Ramato means ‘copper’ in Italian, which refers to the faint coppery colour that some Pinot Grigios pick up from their skins during winemaking.  Visintini’s is exceptional because […] This content is only available to subscribers. Please log in to your account or upgrade your membership. The post MoneyWeek – 2020 Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Azienda Agricola Visintini, Friuli, Italy appeared first on Matthew Jukes ..read more

It was a pleasure to meet Natalie Oliveros from La Fiorita in London last week to taste her fascinating portfolio of wines. Here are my thoughts – 2022 Ninfalia Rosato La Fiorita (£70.00 (magnum), www.stannarywine.com).  Montalcino (100% Sangiovese); 12.5% alc. Six months in 17.5hl Nomblot concrete egg Only bottles in magnums, and with dark green glass […] The post Wednesday Wines – Episode 208 – La Fiorita, Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy appeared first on Matthew Jukes ..read more

 (for bona fide members of the UK wine trade only) Date & Time: Wednesday 15th May 10.30am-4.30pm Location: St James Room, 67 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ES  It’s time to change the narrative & rethink Premium Australian Shiraz This ground-breaking event will be an in-depth tasting to illustrate and educate how premium Australian Shiraz has […] The post STATE BY STATE: A CELEBRATION OF PREMIUM AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ  appeared first on Matthew Jukes ..read more

  2012 Billecart-Salmon Louis & Elisabeth Launch The Connaught 10th April 2024  An NV version introduced each of the 2012 vintage wines launched today – this clever tactic offered tasters an opportunity to sight the target before firing the gun. Each 2012 vintage wine was followed by an equivalent a decade or so older to […] The post Wednesday Wines – Episode 207 – The UK Launch of the 2012 Billecart-Salmon Pair appeared first on Matthew Jukes ..read more

Every so often, I issue a call to arms on this page, and this week is the most urgent I can remember.  I tasted a host of new Italian discoveries from the imperious Swig wine company the other day, and I found eight outstanding and unmissable wines.  My featured Syrah arrives in the UK next […] This content is only available to subscribers. Please log in to your account or upgrade your membership. The post MoneyWeek – 2021 Syrah, Stefano Amerighi, Cortona, Tuscany, Italy appeared first on Matthew Jukes ..read more

Dan Long is a consummate wine retailer, talented restaurateur, and sniper-accurate wine buyer.  He is making serious waves in London with his two impressive restaurants, combining stunning wine selections, refreshingly low margins, and acutely well-prepared food.  While the décor might be low-fi and unpretentious, the dining and drinking experiences at Ken’s in Exmouth Market and […] This content is only available to subscribers. Please log in to your account or upgrade your membership. The post MoneyWeek – 2022 Dappled, Appellation Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia appe ..read more

LAUNCHED TODAY – 2015 La Grande Année Duo UK Bollinger agents Mentzendorff have nominated the following stockists – www.bbr.com, www.amathusdrinks.com, www.leaandsandeman.co.uk, www.brunswickfinewines.com, www.nickollsandperks.com, www.dbmwines.com, www.bordeauxindex.com 2015 Bollinger, La Grande Année, Champagne, France 2015 (approx. £175.00) The Facts Blend: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay. 11 Crus: predominantly from Verzenay, Aÿ and Mareuil-sur Aÿ for Pinot Noir; Chouilly and […] The post Wednesday Wines – Episode 205A – A Double Bill of Bollinger & Henschke appeared first on ..read more

LAUNCHED TODAY – The 2019 Henschke Single Vineyard Release these notes were taken on 29th February 2024   2019 was a warm and dry vintage, and it was also frost-affected, which resulted in meagre yields. Luckily, some rain reset the vineyard, but nothing could compensate for the tiny crop. Ultimately, Henschke made approximately 10% of […] The post Wednesday Wines – Episode 205B – A Double Bill of Bollinger & Henschke appeared first on Matthew Jukes ..read more

I have followed the wines from Rutherford Hill for many years.  Always tasty, ripe and boisterous in the glass, these wines are accurate and evocative examples of what Napa Valley can do, and that’s about it.  That was until I tasted the 2021 Merlot in the unusual surroundings of Abbey Road Studios. The Californians were […] This content is only available to subscribers. Please log in to your account or upgrade your membership. The post 2021 Rutherford Hill, Merlot, Napa Valley, California appeared first on Matthew Jukes ..read more

Winemaker Pierre Etcheberry and Jean-Basile Roland Directeur Commercial Château Rauzan-Segla / Château Canon / Château Berliquet / Domaine de l’Ile Early samples of 2023s from Provence and the environs look promising.  But I only taste the best, so when the High Street wines appear, I am sure there will also be oceans of dull wines […] The post Wednesday Wines – Episode 204 – The stunning 2023s from Domaine de l’Ile appeared first on Matthew Jukes ..read more