My latest thoughts for London Wine Fair analyses the number of wine brands that now classify themselves as 'luxury' - but does that necessarily make them so? Isn't luxury in the eyes of the beholder not the maker? Read more here...londonwinefair.com/news/why-wine-…

This week saw the launch of #TheBordeauxExperience from Bordeaux Wines and its new interactive tasting event in London. Here we look at what the 'Experience' hopes to achieve & ask UK importers what they see as the opportunities & potential for Bordeaux thebuyer.vercel.app/people/supplie…

Portugal’s Tejo region has long been seen as a producer of good quality, mass market wines, but do not underestimate this lesser-known region. Wines of Tejo's tasting showed that the fresh, ripe and great value wines are capable of exceptional quality. thebuyer.vercel.app/tasting/wine/w…

In a dramatic change of career, former porn star Natalie Oliveros (Savanna Samson) turned her hand to making wine in Montalcino and her new release, which includes three Brunellos, heralds a new chapter for the La Fiorita wine estate she owns and manages. thebuyer.vercel.app/tasting/wine/l…

A first look at the new Sélections Parcellaires 2023 from M. Chapoutier, tasting in the company of Maxime Chapoutier – wines from Alsace, Roussillon and, of course, their heartland of the Rhône Valley. Some amazing wines here! Click thebuyer.vercel.app/tasting/wine/c…

I first became aware of the World Class quality of Gimblett Gravels wines in 2009 at a Bordeaux & GG Master Class. I now look forward to the Annual Selection release, full report The_Buyer soon. New Zealand Wine GIMBLETT GRAVELS Riedel UK🍷

The Rhône Valley, like many classic wine areas, has a conundrum. What does this famous French wine region do in the face of rapidly declining red wine sales? Heather Dougherty talks to 2 leading producers to find out what they're doing to re-invent themselves. the-buyer.net/insight/how-th…

The IWSC - International Wine & Spirit Competition has launched the new IWSC Drinks Supermarket Awards where its judges will pre-select retailers & conduct face-to-face interviews with buyers & conduct secret store visits as part of a new detailed judging process. @xtell85 on how it works the-buyer.net/awards/how-new….

A first look at the new Sélections Parcellaires 2023 from Maison M. CHAPOUTIER, tasting in the company of Maxime Chapoutier – wines from Alsace, Roussillon and, of course, their heartland of the Rhône Valley. Some amazing wines here! Click thebuyer.vercel.app/tasting/wine/c…

Here’s what happened when a group of top wine folk from the north (west) went on @thebuyer11 tour of Manchester restaurants tasting #GaviDOCG wines along the way…

Many thanks to Richard Siddle for a great interview The_Buyer. Our 2nd episode The Matter with En Primeur? is live tomorrow ARENI Global, feat. jane anson Thomas Parker Berry Bros. & Rudd James Miles and more.
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Séverine Frerson, the Chef de Cave at Maison Perrier-Jouët, has the ultimate challenge ahead of her: to meld up to 500 different wines (vins clairs) into a single non-vintage Maison Perrier-Jouët bottle. How does she match house style? Fascinating insight. the-buyer.net/people/produce…

For the first time Rioja Wine is hosting a special school for sommeliers this June. Here's how to apply + to help prepare here's Mike Turner's Part 2 report into Rioja and an in-depth dive into what makes wines from #RiojaOriental so special the-buyer.net/insight/rioja-…

For the first time Rioja Wine is hosting a special school for sommeliers this June. Here's how to apply + to help prepare here's Mike Turner's Part 2 report into Rioja and an in-depth dive into what makes wines from #RiojaOriental so special the-buyer.net/insight/rioja-…

Séverine Frerson, the Chef de Cave at Maison Perrier-Jouët, has the ultimate challenge ahead of her: to meld up to 500 different wines (vins clairs) into a single non-vintage Maison Perrier-Jouët bottle. How does she match house style? Fascinating insight. Click the-buyer.net/people/produce…

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Great news! Bordeaux 2023 could see a price decrease of 15% compared to 2022. It’s also an early drinking vintage on Right and Left bank. We caught up with producers at the Grand Cercle des Vins de Bordeaux tasting and pick out the wines to keep an eye on. thebuyer.vercel.app/tasting/wine/b…

Séverine Frerson, the Chef de Cave at Maison Perrier-Jouët, has the ultimate challenge ahead of her: to meld up to 500 different wines (vins clairs) into a single non-vintage Maison Perrier-Jouët bottle. How does she match house style? Fascinating insight. the-buyer.net/people/produce…

Saltburn, bushfires, little rain, mealybugs, flocks of starlings, constant wind… these are just some of the issues facing South African winemakers producing wine ‘on the edge’. We find out how they cope and pick out seven interesting wines. Click thebuyer.vercel.app/people/produce…