19th May 2022
If you're not familiar with this fabulous estate, suffice to say that it has often been described as the Château Lafite of Spain - and we couldn't agree more! From the more rustic Toro to their flagsh…
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27th Apr 2022
We have secured, straight from Bordeaux, eight vintages of the magnificent 2e Cru Classé Château Cos d'Estournel and we are putting a dinner on at Banc Restaurant! Located in Saint-Estèphe and a stone…
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6th Apr 2022
2014 Climate & HarvestAfter a mild and wet winter, warm conditions in March led to an early bud break: the Merlot on 21st March and the Cabernet Sauvignon 31st March. The weather was fine and summ…
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6th Apr 2022
2019 Climate & VintageAlthough February and March 2019 were fine and dry, the beginning of the growing season was dominated by very cool temperatures. Fortunately, flowering occurred over the cour…
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6th Apr 2022
2018 Climate & VintageAfter the drought vintage 2017, winter 2018 seemed to indicate that things were getting back to normal, with cold weather and even a few days of snow which they had not seen…
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23rd Mar 2022
Behold the latest anticipated release from, simply, one of the very best around - and some very high scores to go along with it!Described as 'a national treasure' by Jancis Robinson MW, Te Mata is New…
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22nd Feb 2022
In this current lo-fi craze, we feel that none are perhaps better representative of the varietal's great heights and flavours than the wines emerging from the folks at Gentle Folk! Bursting with fruit…
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22nd Feb 2022
The de Boüard de Laforest family at Château Angélus has been dedicated to the production of great wines for eight generations. Recently, under the impetus of Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, the estate cre…
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15th Feb 2022
Founded in 1731 Domaine Bouchard is an historic and very important player in the Burgundy wine scene, particularly in the Cotes de Beaune where they have magnificent holdings in many of the best viney…
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4th Feb 2022
This week in the shop, we're busy preparing for the arrival of some marvellous French stock, all hailing from the Rhône Valley - Paul Jaboulet from the north, and La Nerthe from the south! If it's som…
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3rd Feb 2022
Forget the sickly sweet stuff that the previous generation was drinking - this wonderful fortified wine from Southern Spain is making a big comeback! Bone dry, with plenty of freshness and a salty fin…
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27th Jan 2022
We absolutely adore the wines of Michael Hall here, at The Wine Emporium, and this week we are very excited to bring you his delightful Adelaide Hills Mount Torrens Syrah - spicy, vibrant and just bol…
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