NEWS

A special evening dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of Nigel Brown OBE. Nigel was our Chairman from our inception. Read More

The search for a new ‘classic’ producer of Rioja is not an easy task. Bodegas de Ayala ‘Vina Santurnia’ produce traditional wines of Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva status. Read More

Jeremy has spent his holidays for over 30 years on Tregirls Farm overlooking the Camel Estuary in Cornwall, and this is where he met David McWilliam. David founded Padstow Distilling in 2019. Padstow Distilling’s expression of terroir unusually includes the creation of their own grain-based neutral spirit (GNS) from… Read More

Spain continues to be an exciting landscape of indigenous grapes, as well as traditional varieties, with a ‘new wave’ of producers reigniting interest in this dynamic, diverse and divided country. If we were to describe our range in three words, we would say ‘small but mighty’. The very old vineyards… Read More

You will probably be aware that in March the government announced the results of a lengthy consultation on Alcohol Duty. The changes from this review are to come into effect on 1st August this year, and will have a significant impact on how duty is applied to wine and spirits. Read More

Jeremy, Adrian and our chairman Alun Griffiths MW visited Bordeaux and the South West of France at the end of May. Alun has put together a detailed summary of their visit, along with useful tasting notes on some of their favourite wines from the trip. Read More

Shana and Katie have recently returned from a visit to Macon, Beaujolais and the Northern Rhône. They have put together a fascinating summary of their trip, along with more details on the wonderful growers they visited - and of course some of their wine highlights! Read More

Jonata, located in one of California’s most notable emerging locations, is owned by Stan Kroenke who also owns The Hilt, Screaming Eagle and Bonneau du Martray. Read More

We are delighted to introduce a new grower to our Burgundy range, Simon Colin. Read More

We wanted to share with you the good news about Fratelli Berlucchi’s recent triumph at the Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships 2022. Both Franciacorta Brut 25 NV and Freccianera Brut 2017 were awarded Gold Medals in the Italian Sparkling Wines category. Franciacorta Brut 25 NV was also awarded… Read More

Thorman Hunt were joined by The Connaught Hotel on their California Buying trip in August. Read More

Thorman Hunt are expanding their Champagne portfolio and adding 3 new grower Champagnes. Read More

We are delighted that many of our California growers have been included in Edition 1 of 'The California List'. Read More

We are delighted to introduce Ferme Boul'et Rouge which is located in the fantastic terroir of Bonnezeaux. Read More

  Please click  here for details of our delivery schedule before Christmas and the New Year. Deliveries in London * Orders placed before 12.30pm on Monday  23rd December will be delivered on Tuesday 24th December. * Orders placed before 12.30pm on Monday 30th December will be delivered on… Read More

Here are the dates of our upcoming tastings: Read More