17th Sep 2026
It was a mere 4 hectares of vines upon which Lucien Leclerc laid down his mark within the village of Cumières in 1872. It was eighty-three years and four generations later that h…
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17th Sep 2026
Day by day, we edge closer to the chaos and celebrations of the end-of-year season. All we can say is, in the meantime, we have some cracking lineups we can't wait to reveal - with visiting…
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10th Sep 2026
Wine whimsy in abundance this weekend, with lineups that represent four of the world's most southern wine-growing areas in picture-perfect fashion.Derwent Estate continue to harness their un…
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9th Sep 2026
We're into that beautiful time of the year where, with the sun beating down, a good glass of Chardonnay seems to be all we can think about. Ideal timing then that recent weeks have swept thr…
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7th Sep 2026
It is the year 1855, and a gentleman of Spanish-Basque descent known as Edmond de Ayala travels to the village of Aÿ in search of the secrets of the champagne trade. His stay was hosted by the Co…
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4th Sep 2026
Best New Winery Winner – 2026 Halliday Wine Companion Awards“I’m not sure that I’ve ever seen anything quite like the new Elanto vineyard … it’s abundantly clear t…
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1st Sep 2026
‘A bloke came up to me at a tasting recently and said, “I remember the first time I had Polish Hill – I’ve had a lot of wine since, but it’s always stuck in my mind.…
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1st Sep 2026
As with any prestigious house that does things the right way, Charles Heidsieck continue to reap the grand rewards from the seeds they go the extra mile to sow. Lauded for their meticulous produc…
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29th Aug 2026
For over 20 years (between 1945 and 1967), a label known as 'Sassicaia' was made solely for family and the close friends of Tenuta San Guido, crafted from their 2500-hectare property on the sunny…
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27th Aug 2026
It is never a thing of pure coincidence when wines feel as put-together and well-rounded as those from MMAD - the loving project of the four whose initials make up its title, blessed to call…
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24th Aug 2026
Even six generations in, nothing has deterred Duval-Leroy from the guiding principle of familial passion. Remaining entirely within their own ownership since 1859, this proud band of growers,&nbs…
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20th Aug 2026
It's certainly not every week we get the chance to host three tremendously talented winemakers within a 72-hour timeframe; a very special thank you to Michael Brajkovich MW of Kumeu River, and to all…
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