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Burgundy, Rhone and Southern France at AB Vintners

A&B Vintners claim to be one of the leading independent specialist wine merchants with a focus on specific areas of France:

We concentrate on top-domaine wines from Burgundy, the Rhône Valley and Southern France, working very closely with such sought-after winemakers as Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Jean-Marie Fourrier, Gérard Gauby and Daniel Ravier (Tempier), amongst [...]

WSET’s Pinot Noir tasting

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust holds a Pinot Noir tasting evening in London on 18 June 2009 Pinot Noir can be quite an elusive grape to understand. A predominantly cooler-climate grape it can be notoriously difficult to grow whilst many examples of the best pinots are inordinately expensive burgundies. New Zealand in particular [...]

Hampshire’s Burgundy Festival

Independent wine merchant Caviste is holding a Burgundy Festival at Ashe Park House in Hampshire on Saturday 9 May 2009.

Taste the best of the Burgundy 2007 vintage from over 12 Domaines presented by 7  of Burgundy’s top producers in the beautiful grounds of Ashe Park House near Overton, Hants.

There are not so [...]

Silk and Lace pre-Valentine’s tasting in London

The Winery in London W9 is holding a pre-Valentine tasting on 11 February 2009 at Clifton Nurseries

Our theme is silk and lace, which means there’ll be plenty of Pinot Noir, beginning with our two sparklies – a pink from Cantina di Casteggio in Oltrepo Pavese, south of Milan and the classic, Pinot-heavy [...]

Flint’s Burgundy Wines (London)

Self-confessed Burgundy fans Jason Haynes and Sam Clarke set up Flint Wines (named after a dog!) in 2006 since when they have expanded their offerings to include other regions of France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Australia, New Zealand and the USA.

Their aim is to encourage an honest and informal approach towards wine. They have [...]

25 year anniversary tasting at the Wine Cave

The Wine Cave, part of the Angel Inn at Hetton, North Yorkshire celebrates 25 years this year, and is featuring wines from 1983 for a tasting. Although probably better known for their selection of fine Burgundies, this special offering features some fine Bordeaux and one northern Rhone!

It is our 25 year anniversary of [...]

Roberson, London – no ordinary wine merchant

On numerous visits to various exhibitions at London’s Olympia in West Kensington I would indulge in 2 diversions – firstly the Bristol car showroom (368 Kensington High St) where James Bond- style sports cars were on display looking fine, polished, elegant and very desirable!

Almost next door was the second treat at Roberson Wine [...]

French Wine offers at Waitrose

The French Wine Festival at Waitrose (online and in its stores) runs from 26 March to 27 April 2008 and will feature a total of 48 wines.

Waitrose will be featuring 13 specially sourced small parcel wines from a wide range of less well-known appellations like Quincy, Bergerac, Provence and Lirac and the [...]

From Vineyards Direct

The aim of From Vineyards Direct is simple – to bring you very special, high quality wines at prices well below traditional outlets, and to provide you with the highest level of service possible.

From Vineyards Direct is the brainchild of David Campbell and Esme Johnstone who write that their intention is to offer [...]

Sublimelle Wine Range – For Women

Women of Great Britain prepare for a collective sigh of relief, as wineSight introduces its stylish and sophisticated range of French wines, under the Sublimelle brand, targeting stylish and sophisticated ladies.

Finally, there is a company prepared to speak to women as wine connoisseurs and not winos. Finally, there is a company prepared to [...]