Henri Goutorbe is a small champagne house. In the village of Aiy just outside Epernay which is a grand cru village. Serina Suthcliffe of Sothebys has described it as the best NV champagne from all of them. Goutorbe used to supply vine stock for many years. The last 2 generations have further developed the business and crafted their own champagne. The Goutorbe style can be summed up as: full bodied, concentrated fruit, very expressive, and a bit racy, or alternative to what many traditionally associate with Champagne. These are wines that are well suited to the dinner table. Learn More

Corsini is a mere one hectare South West facing vineyard on clay/loam soil with an average vine age of 26-45 years old in the Southern Barolo DOCG cru of Monforte d'Alba. The fruit was hand -picked, completely de-stemmed and lightly crushed. Oak maturation in a mix of new, 1 and 2 year old French Barrels and seasoned Slovenian casks for 30 months. A classic Barolo from a stunning vintage built for the long haul. Learn More

The vineyards of Château Musar are located at an altitude of over 3,000 feet (1,000 meters) in the Bekaa Valley where the vines are sheltered by the surrounding mountains running parallel to the Mediterranean coast. Learn More

The Hacienda Abascal estate sits in 17.5 hectares of prime vineyard land in the heart of the golden mile of Ribera del Duero alongside other famous properties such as Vega Sicilia. Learn More

This blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon has a delicate violet and perfume aroma with a strong underlying spicy aromatic profile. In its youth the wine is still rather tight on the palate, but in time the flavours will start to unfold more. Depth, texture and balance are key. This wine will develop over the next 10 years. Learn More

Consistent with the character of their terroir, this Pinot Noir combines Old World elegance and expression of origin with New World forward fruit and immediate appeal.
Hamilton Russell is extremely careful in avoiding harsh, dry tannins and prominent oak character.
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The Goutorbe style can be summed up as: full bodied, concentrated fruit, very expressive, and a bit racy, or an alternative to what many traditionally associate with Champagne. These are wines that are well suited to the dinner table. 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay for this full and elegant style. Learn More

Beaune du Château has been an exclusive appellation of this House, since 1907. A blend of several Premier Cru vineyards, vinified separately, this wine demonstrates the different facets of the terroir of Beaune.

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Made from extremely tiny yields (only 400 cases produced), the 2003 offers up aromas of chocolate-covered cherries and espresso roast followed by a wine with good freshness, medium body, but not the power, density, or enormous extract of other vintages. No doubt the summer’s heat and drought forced the proprietor’s hand. Although it does not possess the power of the finest Clos des Sarpes, if the wine adds weight in the bottle, it may turn out to be an outstanding effort. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020?

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Chateauneuf du Pape is probably the best known appellation in the entire Rhone Valley. The foundation for the entire Appellation Control system in France is based on the rules drawn up in 1923 by Baron Le Roy of Chateau Fortia. The most remarkable feature of Chateauneuf du Pape is the soil. The soil of the appellation is famous for its rounded, baseball sized cobble stones called galets roules. The galets roules provide excellent drainage, absorb heat during the day and radiate heat at night. Learn More

Far Niente produces critically acclaimed, estate bottled Cabernet Sauvignon wines that are renowned for their consistent house style and ability to evolve with extended age. Learn More

The presitgious famous gate pinot noir is made in very small quantities.
In the heart of the Carneros appellation stands the majestic chateau which houses Domaine Carneros winery. Claude Taittinger, president of Champagne Taittinger, traveled in the Carneros as a young man and recognized the potential of this beautiful area to produce world class wines. With the completion of Domaine Carneros in 1989, his dream of a California prestige winery became a reality. Domaine Carneros stands as testimony to Champagne Taittinger's devotion to the creation of fine wines, and is considered the landmark of the region. Learn More

Villa Cafaggio has undergone a major replanting programme over the past 15 years. Vineyards which have now reached optimum maturity are being used to make San Martino. The Sangiovese clones planted to produce San Martino are strictly selected for their slow, steady growth and their small,intense berries. The vine density is very high between 5.100 and 7.000, each vine producing only 1 kilo of extremely concentrated grapes. Production is strictly controlled by crop thinning. Learn More