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The beautiful Grand Cru Chardonnay component gives this magnificent Champagne its structure, elegance and longevity and the Pinot Noir some satisfying deep berry fruit and the Pinot Meunier some pretty, lifted fruit aromas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e#Tasting#\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCollard-Picard is one of the most exciting houses in Champagne today, who is definitely at the forefront of quality. Both Olivier and Caroline are from eminent Champagne families, and Olivier's grandfather Rene was a pioneer of organic farming in the region. They are what's known as an independent grower, based 15km west of Epernay. They have brilliant grand cru and 1er sites in Mesnil, where they grow Chardonnay and farm organically. It's also home to a couple of Champagne's most famous cuvees like Krug Le Mesnil and Salon Mesnil. In the Marne they have a site regarded as one of the best for Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. Collard-Picard age this Champagne in wood, which is very unusual, and harks back to the more traditional way of making great Champagne in the past. They opt not to do malolactic fermentation on any of the wines to preserve their character, all yeasts are indigenous too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COLLARD-PICARD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44145584439481,"sku":"A40861NV","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/75clnewimage.jpg?v=1742383294"},{"product_id":"apo-6-oak-aged-malbec-belasco-de-baquedano-2022","title":"Apo 6 (Oak aged) Malbec Belasco de Baquedano 2022","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGreat value stuff from centenarian vines high up in Lujan de Cuyo, 1000 metres above sea level. Svelte and polished, with lots of violets and bright fruit on the nose backed up by a savoury-herbal undercurrent - blueberries, and bacon, raspberry coulis, with a gentle bitter, almost Amaro like, with a silken and seamless palate. \"Apo\" is a term used by the indigenous Mapuche tribe as a tribute to the nature's elements, to the sun that shines down on them, to the rain, and to the water from the snow melting off the snow-capped Andes, all vital elements in the lifecycle of their vines.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWoe betide the wine merchant that ignores a tip from Jancis Robinson MW. It was her that first pointed us in the direction of Belasco de Baquedano with their cracking AR Guentota Malbec. 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Winemaker Benoit Aymard said that he wanted Les Polissons to be the kind of malbec you could drink while watching the footy, and he's accomplished it with aplomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in the western corner of Cahors in the village of Lacapelle-Cabanac, third-generation winemaker Benoit Aymard took over the reins of his small and slightly dilapidated family domaine in 2014. He enjoys drinking Gamay and Loire reds, and it's this freshness and drinkability that guides his decisions at harvest and in the cellar. 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Fermented in old Burgundian Oak and 18 months aging on the lees, the Octagon Chardonnay really is perfectly balanced. Power, focus and precision, this is a world beating Chardonnay. Already delicious, but I'm certain will cellar comfortably for years and would without doubt only get better. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in the warmest, dried area of the UK, the first vineyards were planted at Danbury Ridge in 2014, and 2018 was their debut vintage. And as Jancis Robinson said, \"what a debut!\" Jancis has been a fan ever since, this 2022 vintage scoring a hefty 17.5\/20 from her. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe focus here has, and always will be still wines, and with the climate they have, and the ripeness levels the grapes are reaching, one can certainly see why. When Swig was founded, who knew one day we would be talking about the brilliance of Essex terroir! We firmly believe that Danbury Ridge have raised the bar exponentially for English still wine, and we're so excited to join them at the beginning of their journey. 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The palate is pure, fruity and elegant, although with a savoury element, too. It holds really well in the bottle once opened. Certainly for a few days. It's completely ready to drink on day one, but opens up and gets a bit better on day two, and then holds well for a few days. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSometimes you taste a good wine, decide to buy it – and that’s that. And sometimes, well, sometimes you change flights, rent a car, cancel several meetings, and get lost in the hills of Valpolicella in order to taste some wines that you just have a feeling about. Robin’s instinctive pursuit of Nicola’s wines was an adventure in itself - and one that was entirely worth it. Formerly an assistant to the legendary Valpolicella producer Giusseppe Quintarelli, Nicola Ferrari now makes (far too little of) his own wine from 3ha of organically farmed vines in Fumane. 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Launched in 2012 by Craig Wessels, who, alongside his successful career in digital production, also raced motorbikes and flew helicopters around the Cape, along with his ex-model wife Anne, their farm is located in the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Its home to some of the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay vines in the region (planted in 1998). At Restless River, things are done in an unhurried way, with great dedication and attention to detail. 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A nose of black cherry, plum, blackberry and stewed strawberry with dusty, vanilla-scented oak and a dab of black chocolate. The palate is packed with this sweet generous fruit but with a stoney acidity that makes it feel quite refreshing, and just the gentlest nibble of tannin. Very long with a warming glow on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn our Spanish buying trip a couple of years ago, we must have tasted more than a hundred wines before we alighted upon the garnachas and tempranillos of Familia Bastida. When the winemaker gave us a taste of his top wine, made from old vines planted in 1950, w\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee honestly thought \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat it would be a £20+ wine. Imagine how our jaws dropped when he told us it was much less. Imagine also our excruciating attempts to hold our best poker faces as we asked him to double-check the price for us. But sure enough, the price was right. The Familia Bastida \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eAlceo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e really does drink like a more expensive wine. It's jolly hard to find wines of this pedigree, made with such old vines, at such a price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FAMILIA BASTIDA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55601425973634,"sku":"A1986123","price":15.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_ac2ab1be-65ef-49ab-9427-20a9c3329da6.jpg?v=1756307451"},{"product_id":"olivier-coste-chardonnay-2024","title":"Olivier Coste Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnoaked, but lovely creamy does-everything Chardonnay! Gentle round mouth feel and a brilliant go to Summer pour that is sure to put a smile on everyone's face. Pair with BBQ halloumi skewers drizzled with lemon dressing, summery salads, chargrilled monkfish or grilled chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003eOlivier\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003eCoste’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003es\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efamily has been\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003efarming\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003ein the Languedoc\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003efor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003e a good while\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003esince 1701\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein fact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003eOlivier\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003e– a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003e\u003ci\u003etwelfth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egeneration winemaker – has\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003ea profound attachment to the Languedoc terroir and an unerring focus on sustainability.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003eAt the estate near Beziers, e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW193288311 BCX0\"\u003energy used by his domaine is 100% renewable, farming is organic and biodiversity is encouraged through tree planting and wilderness preservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSTE, OLIVIER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55652018487682,"sku":"A4150124","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_fa2d2970-8bce-478e-b78c-ff5a005abbc1.png?v=1757421440"},{"product_id":"au-bon-climat-wild-boy-chardonnay-2023","title":"Au Bon Climat Wild Boy Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Boy is always a little bold, just like Mr Clenenden was! Medium to full-bodied, not shy and unashamedly Californian, with lots of ripe fruit, vanilla cream notes and the merest tease of oak mingling with stone fruits, baking spice and even a little apple crumble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeeding little introduction, we are delighted to now have the wines of the late Jim Clendenen available. Deeply influenced by his love of Burgundy, Clendenen set up ABC with Adam Tolmach in 1982 with the ambition to make wines that spoke of their place, which emulate the restraint and finesse of Europe but with a magic touch of New World flair. The vineyards ABC source their grapes from reads as a ‘who’s who’ of Central Coast vineyards with Bien Nacido and Jim’s own “Le Bon Climat” as the biggest contributors. He passed away in 2021 and is remembered as one of the most charismatic and influential people of his vinous generation. \u003c\/span\u003eFermented and aged for 11 months in French oak barrels from Francois Freres, with a small proportion of new oak. Most of the fruit is picked at optimum ripeness but a little is picked early for natural acidity while some is picked late to add an extra flavour dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AU BON CLIMAT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55719354368386,"sku":"A1250123","price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_0a0b818d-af00-4916-b4d3-f0161b15b064.jpg?v=1758793735"},{"product_id":"barolo-del-comune-di-la-morra-renato-corino-2021","title":"Barolo del Comune di La Morra Renato Corino 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eSurely one of the best values from Barolo, full stop. Pencil shavings, orange oil and roses, with lovely plums and dark cherry fruit carrying through to the palate. It has a charming softness and approachability, with some spice, soft leather and a little bit of coffee, and 'just there' tannins. Impressive length too. While Renato has a couple of famous 'crus' - the vineyards of Arborina and Rocche dell'Annunziata - his Barolo del Commune di La Morra is surely one of the best values from Barolo, full stop. It nails that perfect combination of approachability and ageworthiness - right now, you can give it a good swirl and drink it now, or pop it away in the cellar for 6-8 years or so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The 2021 Barolo del Comune di La Morra is done in a delicate, restrained style that emphasises aromatics. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, calk and cedar are very nicely lifted. This nervy, vibrant Barolo has a lot to offer.\" \u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous.com.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting one of our longest-standing relationships in Italy, the wines of Renato Corino have delighted Swig and its customers for over a decade. Renato set out on his own from the family winery in 2003 (under good terms, you understand – his brother helped him with his first vintage). He had his own ideas on how to make great Barolo in La Morra, and wanted to show the world. A mix of modern techniques in the winery and traditional care of the vines yields up Barolos that are more approachable than many of their brethren, but also stand the test of time. There is often a wild, rich intensity to them that you don’t see in Renato’s brother’s estate (called Corino as well). 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You just don't expect to find an organic, old-vine Swartland chenin (yields as low as 4 tons\/hectare - about the same as much premier and grand cru Burgundy), with this much character, texture and interest, at this price level. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe wines spends time on its lees in concrete tanks and old casks, which gives incredible texture and palate weight to the wine.  Flinty, citrus, pear and white stone fruits that will develop with honey and orange blossom with time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe firmly believe that Adi Badenhorst is the most exciting winemaker in South Africa. He is also the most frustrating. His laid back, self-deprecating, playful manner keeps you guessing and makes you wonder whether he has any idea what he is actually doing, whether he just chucks some grapes into a vat and hopes for the best, but we know full well that there is a huge amount of expertise that goes on behind closed doors, when no one is around to witness his skill and diligence ...and spoil his reputation!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BADENHORST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55832506827138,"sku":"A2756125","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_8be0a579-808f-4813-a841-3de5f5b97346.jpg?v=1760689856"},{"product_id":"champagne-collard-picard-perpetuelle-13-annees-extra-brut-nv-magnum-150cl","title":"Champagne Collard-Picard 'Perpetuelle 13 Annees' Extra Brut NV Magnum 150cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are now 13 vintages is this refined Champagne, very much in Krug territory. It resembles for its high percentage of old reserve wines, being at least 70% of the blend, and for being aged in wood. It opens up with time in the glass and becomes more expressive and the flavours go to another level, and it reveals even more how special it really is. The beautiful Grand Cru Chardonnay component gives this magnificent Champagne its structure, elegance and longevity and the Pinot Noir some satisfying deep berry fruit and the Pinot Meunier some pretty, lifted fruit aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollard-Picard is one of the most exciting houses in Champagne today, who is definitely at the forefront of quality. Both Olivier and Caroline are from eminent Champagne families, and Olivier's grandfather Rene was a pioneer of organic farming in the region. They are what's known as an independent grower, based 15km west of Epernay. 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He brought in winemaker Elena Pozzolini who came back to the area after several years of international experience in Argentina and California, and they share some of the viticultural team of Ornellaia. As Matthew Jukes says \"this estate is a superstar in the making.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SETTE CIELI, TENUTA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55932023308674,"sku":"A4026123","price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/Yantra_1024x1024_2a64bf7f-7770-4d38-b6bd-1ddb8d1f9410.webp?v=1762422204"},{"product_id":"soli-pinot-noir-miroglio-2022","title":"Soli Pinot Noir, Miroglio 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eSo interesting and nuanced for a Pinot Noir of this price. Cherry and sour raspberry. Finesse. No hint of oak.  Quite fruity on the palate. The tannins are soft and with a fine backbone of acidity too. It's a thrill to find Pinot of this quality at this price. 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There's such a deft touch to the palate - it has a lovely lift and the most delectable dark chocolate minty note coupled with warm herbal tones, like putting your nose into a paper bag of the best Isle of Wight tomatoes, and some pipe tobacco. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot, 18% Malbec \u0026amp; 12% Petit Verdot, aged in barrel for 2 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe love our visits to Buitenverwachting, set in Constantia’s oldest and most prized vineyard, as much for the people as for its wines and beautiful setting. The ever-genial host and owner, Lars Maack, is always smiling. 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Drinking now, and opens up with aeration - but so easy to love now. I've been enjoying it so much. Although it will be better still in 2 to 4 years. I don't think you will find this quality that often at this price. Unbeatable Burgundy at this price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurgundy of this quality and price doesn't come around often. It is from a vineyard in the area of Ladoix – just to the north of Beaune and across the road from the hill of Corton. We first discovered this wine dining at a local restaurant, and quickly became smitten. For the first few years of working with them, we struggled to get enough of an allocation. But we kept knocking on the door every January, asking how the latest vintage was looking and whether they had any for us. What inspired our persistence? 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The palate is packed with fleshy citrus: lots of tingly saline lime, honeydew melon and delicate tropical overtones. It's rich, round but still carried with such bright acidity and grace. So multifaceted and revitalising. Gorgeous wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker of the Year' 2018, 'Singularity Award' 2018, 'Revelation Producer' 2017, Wine Project of the Year 2016 - it's safe to say that Antonio Macanita's mantlepiece is under some strain. 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It's got a bit of chew, some bright cherry and wild strawberry and savoury spice, leather and cracked bracken on the nose that goes through to the palate, which has some lovely juice, but coated in tannins, but good ripe tannins, that help the flavours amplify with food. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an extraordinary wine for the price. We've looked for Nebbiolo (the grape that makes Barolo and Barbaresco) in the past and found that the good ones from well-sited vineyards are well into the £20 price bracket. The cheaper ones are a bit raw, because they come from northerly facing vineyards, or closer to the valley floor where the fog lingers, and the Nebbiolo grape, which needs plenty of ripening, doesn't get enough sun. 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