At the launch of the spectacular new Castillo Ygay 2012, Vicente Dalmau from Marques de Murrieta talked about his love of concrete, transforming his Albariño wines and the flaws in Rioja’s classification system. We also taste through the new range. Click the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/d…

At the launch of the spectacular new Castillo Ygay 2012, Vicente Dalmau from Marques de Murrieta talked about his love of concrete, transforming his Albariño wines and the flaws in Rioja’s classification system. Roger Jones tastes the new range. Click the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/d…

It's hard for small, indy drinks brands to cut through in competitive drinks industry but here's news of a new event designed to do just that - #DrinkItInFestival that has a trade day offering business advice Sept 6 & consumer day Sept 7 at Peckham Levels the-buyer.net/people/how-dri…

The surprise at the launch of the new Vin de Constance 2021 was how iconic South African estate Klein Constantia is pushing the envelope with its single vineyard Sauvignon Blancs. They reckon these could soon become seen as benchmark New World SBs. Click the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/m…

The surprise at the launch of the new Vin de Constance 2021 was how iconic South African estate Klein Constantia is pushing the envelope with its single vineyard Sauvignon Blancs. They reckon these could soon become seen as benchmark New World SBs. Click the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/m…

“I want everyone who works with me to look back on this period...with pride.” That's the benchmark Martin Williams sets himself as ceo of #Gaucho. His job is to set the vision & standards & inspire & excite his team to meet them.He explains on The_Buyer the-buyer.net/insight/martin…

Finally got to try Leonardslee Wine Estate a project in West Sussex that has been over 7 years under wraps backed by Penny Streeter OBE who also owns BenguelaCoveUK in South Africa. Single Estate Sparkling Wines that will be a star in the UK. Loved the 2020 Blanc de Blancs Tom Stevenson

Some rather good wines today swig from the world class Danbury Ridge Wine Estate Chardonnay to an outstanding Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc blend from Syria which was a replica to a White Bordeaux, stunning Pinot from 🇳🇿 & awesome Shiraz from Fraser McKinley who worked at Torbreck

The new 2020 Old Bastard Shiraz, named after some bush vines that are up to 129 years old, and a sneak peek at an exciting new Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon called ‘Age of Light’ were highlights of a great tasting with Kaesler’s winemaking team. Click the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/2…

Having appointed Jeroboams Wine Merchant as its UK importer, the Kaesler Wines winemaking team showed us its new range of Barossa wines including a sneak peek of an exciting new Cabernet Sauvignon called ‘Age of Light’ as well as the new 2020 Old Bastard Shiraz. Click the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/2…

The sustainability issue is front & centre of any drinks business’ corporate strategy. But what's the right approach to take & where should you be focusing your resources? The #SustainabilityinDrinks events in October hope to provide the answers you need. the-buyer.net/insight/what-t…

What defines fine wine in South Africa? 4 wineries, who pioneered Cape Bordeaux Blends, showed 2 wines – one from the tricky 2011 vintage and one from the near-perfect 2021 – providing an enlightening snapshot of fine wine evolution in the Rainbow Nation. the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/s…

What defines fine wine in South Africa? 4 wineries, who pioneered Cape Bordeaux Blends, showed 2 wines – one from the tricky 2011 vintage and one from the near-perfect 2021 – providing an enlightening snapshot of fine wine evolution in the Rainbow Nation. the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/s…

Over 20+ years Charles and Ruth Simpson have built successful wine businesses both in the Languedoc - at Domaine Sainte-Rose - and at Simpsons Wine Estate in Kent. Here they explain what they've been able to learn from each operation & making wine in both countries the-buyer.net/people/produce…

I loved this piece on the vilafonté 21 vintage wine tasting written by Malu Lambert in The_Buyer 💥 the-buyer.net/people/vilafon…

READ: What defines fine wine in South Africa? Four ultra-premium wineries, known for pioneering Cape Bordeaux Blends, presented their wines to a small group of journalists at London's 67 Pall Mall club. The reason? To delve into the world of fine wines, define what that truly

Wednesday's annual Wines of Great Britain tasting was an opportunity to take stock of the quality of British wine – to see how its sparkling continues to excel and the progress being made with its still wines. Roger Jones does the rounds and picks the ‘must tastes’. the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/w…

This event was a moment in time for the SA wine industry going forward...

Still kicking myself for being double parked for this event. But will the trusted The_Buyer review, can't wait!

Here's how Lanchester Wines has teamed up with California's Don Sebastiani &Sons Don Sebastiani & Sons to source 2 of its quality, value ranges for the UK market. Lanchester's Mark Roberts & Don Sebastiani explain how they want to refresh the Californian wine offer the-buyer.net/people/produce…