While I was in the Rhone I visited an estate called Domaine Viret more out of curiosity than anything else. It is here outside of Vaison La Romaine that they practice “Cosmoculture” – the first of its kind.

The last day incorporated Beaucastel, the most famous of Châteauneuf du Pape domaines.

Chateau de Beaucastel

It was amazing that I did not get lost as usual. I suppose the 4th time around is a charm!

A tidal wave of 2005 Bordeaux is expected to hit these shores in February. We will be shipping our 2005s in February/March of next year as long as the weather isn’t too cold. It will mean that for Private Reserves clients your wines will be in your account in April and deliveries will start in […]

On to the Southern Rhone, one of my favourite regions. There is such an absolute beauty that one becomes revitalised at once.

Last year I came across a new Crozes Hermitage producer for Goedhuis & Co. called Robert Rousset. They are a wonderfully friendly family who have one of the best parcels in Crozes called Les Picaudières.