Notes
The incredible 2019 releases from Domaine Paul Jaboulet Aîné
The incredible 2019 releases from Domaine Paul Jaboulet Aîné
First published 24th February, updated…
4th March 2021/by MatthewFirst published 24th February, updated…
Penfolds announces their Inaugural Collection of Californian Wines
Penfolds announces their Inaugural Collection of Californian Wines
Press embargo 17th February 2021…
17th February 2021/by MatthewPress embargo 17th February 2021…
The awesome 2018 quartet from Boekenhoutskloof – arriving 8th March 2021
2018 Boekenhoutskloof Release – arriving on UK merchants shelves on 8th March 2021
2018 Boekenhoutskloof,…
5th February 2021/by Matthew2018 Boekenhoutskloof,…
Vindependents 2019 Burgundy En Primeur Collection – my notes and scores
Vindependents 2019 Burgundy En Primeur Collection
See the A-Z of Vindependent Wine Merchants below and…
3rd February 2021/by MatthewSee the A-Z of Vindependent Wine Merchants below and…
GRAPE VARIETIES – a brief guide on what style of food to eat with each grape variety
GRAPE VARIETIES & FOOD
A brief guide to what goes with what?
I could launch into a rant about not…
3rd February 2021/by MatthewA brief guide to what goes with what?
I could launch into a rant about not…
Lea & Sandeman 2019 Burgundy En Primeur Tasting with my QP recommendations
Lea & Sandeman 2019 Burgundy En Primeur Tasting
I was delighted to be involved in…
20th January 2021/by MatthewI was delighted to be involved in…
Decorum Vintners 2019 Burgundy En Primeur Notes & Scores
Decorum Vintners 2019 Burgundy En Primeur Notes & Scores
(w) www.decvin.com Contact Mark Roberts…
16th January 2021/by Matthew(w) www.decvin.com Contact Mark Roberts…
Goedhuis 2019 En Primeur Burgundy Tasting – published 23rd December 2020
Goedhuis 2019 En Primeur Burgundy Tasting
www.goedhuis.com tel. 020 7793 7900 & wine@goedhuis.com…
30th December 2020/by Matthewwww.goedhuis.com tel. 020 7793 7900 & wine@goedhuis.com…
Bourgogne de Vigne en Verre 2019 En Primeur Burgundy notes – published 28th December 2020
Bourgogne de Vigne en Verre 2019 En Primeur Burgundy notes
The pandemic has…
30th December 2020/by MatthewThe pandemic has…
Jukes Cordialities – the perfect Christmas gift!
Jukes Cordialities - the perfect Christmas gift
It has been a very challenging year in the wine business…
16th December 2020/by MatthewIt has been a very challenging year in the wine business…
NEWSFLASH – 2019 Les Hauts de Saint Martin, Saint-Chinian
NEWS FLASH
Last Friday I wrote up 2018 Les Hauts de Saint Martin, Saint-Chinian, Languedoc, France…
10th November 2020/by MatthewLast Friday I wrote up 2018 Les Hauts de Saint Martin, Saint-Chinian, Languedoc, France…
2019 White Burgundy Previews with Goedhuis & Co.
A selection of 2019 White Burgundy Previews with Goedhuis & Co.
These wines are all previews…
28th October 2020/by MatthewThese wines are all previews…
The end of the Furlough Scheme and The Drinks Trust End of Furlough Grant
The furlough scheme comes to an end on the 31st of October and is replaced by the Job Support Scheme,…
21st October 2020/by MatthewSwinney’s Farvie Launch – my tasting notes for the event on the 9th September 2020
Swinney’s UK Farvie Launch & Portfolio Notes
at Bingham Riverhouse, Richmond
9th September 2020
I…
16th September 2020/by Matthewat Bingham Riverhouse, Richmond
9th September 2020
I…
The Penfolds Collection 2020 – notes and scores
The Penfolds Collection 2020
‘A polished performance’
To be released on 6th August 2020
With notes…
22nd July 2020/by Matthew‘A polished performance’
To be released on 6th August 2020
With notes…
Château La Cabanne, Pomerol – a vertical tasting
Château La Cabanne, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
A Vertical Tasting
During lockdown, it was, not…
21st July 2020/by MatthewA Vertical Tasting
During lockdown, it was, not…
My interview on Chuck Cramer’s ‘On The Road’ podcast
My great friend Chuck Cramer, 'Mr Californian Wine', has launched a great, new weekly podcast…
Announcing two forthcoming 2018 En Primeur Single Quinta Port Releases from the Symington Family
The Symingtons have produced small quantities of Vintage Port from six of their principal properties…
24th June 2020/by MatthewMy thoughts, so far, on the 2019 Bordeaux En Primeur Campaign – 15th May 2020
My thoughts, so far, on the 2019 Bordeaux En Primeur Campaign
Coronavirus has hit the world in an…
3rd June 2020/by MatthewCoronavirus has hit the world in an…
From a Whisper to a Shout – Whispering Angel hits the High Street
2019 Whispering Angel Rosé, Caves d’Esclans, Côtes de Provence, France
Back in January, I featured…
6th May 2020/by MatthewBack in January, I featured…
2015 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz is released today
2015 Henschke Hill of Grace & three more 2015 wines
(The pricing and stockist information for…
6th May 2020/by Matthew(The pricing and stockist information for…
The Great Australian Red Competition 2020 on hold until 2021
Dear friends,
The uncertainty surrounding the duration of lockdowns, travel bans and…
The Drinks Trust COVID-19 Relief Fund – Apply Now
The Drinks Trust COVID-19 financial relief fund is now open for applications. Please read…
Six vintages of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2011 – 2017
Six vintages of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2011 - 2017
2011 (tasted January 2014)
Thoughts on…
2nd April 2020/by Matthew2011 (tasted January 2014)
Thoughts on…