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Matetic Vinyards Receive 98 Points For Iconic Cold-Climate Wine, The 2013 Matetic Syrah

Matetic Vineyards was recently honored by the celebrated British wine critic Tim Atkin with the Best Red Wine of the Year award for its icon wine, the 2013 Matetic Syrah during the 2018 Prowein international wine fair held in Düsseldorf, Germany in March.

Bordeaux Field Report : A guide To The 2017 Vintage

This week our team are out in the field visiting the Châteaux of Bordeaux to get their first taste of the 2017 vintage.

New Release: Elio Grasso, Monforte d'Alba

We are proud to introduce the latest addition to our portfolio, Elio Grasso, of Monforte d'Alba, following their debut at our annual Italian Portfolio Tasting.

Italian Portfolio Tasting 2018 Highlights

On Tuesday 6^th March, our Italian producers joined us in London for our eagerly anticipated annual Italian Portfolio Tasting at One Great George Street.

International Women's Day 2018: Celebrating Women In Wine

It’s a sparkling time to be a woman in the wine trade and for International Women's Day 2018 we would like to raise our glasses to celebrate the pioneering women we are proud to represent at Armit Wines.

Austrian Wine Tasting: Birgit Eichinger

Birgit Eichinger and her daughter Gloria visited London this week for the annual Austrian Wine Tasting. Austrian wines are highly acclaimed by experts and wine lovers alike and Austria has become increasingly recognised as leaders in artisinal, hand-crafted wines with distinctive character and epression of terroir. 

Sassicaia 2015 Release

Sassicaia 2015 Pre-Release Tasting With Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta.

Australia Day Tasting: The Pioneers vs The Young Guns

Australia Day Tasting 2018: The Pioneers vs The Young Guns.

La Rioja Alta S.A. Gran Reserva 890 2005 "Seleccion Especial"

Our preview tasting of La Rioja Alta S.A Gran Reserva 890 2005 "Seleccion Especial”.

Flavours of New Zealand

On Monday 15th January a selection of Armit representatives attended The Flavours of New Zealand Wine Trade Tasting event. We were proud to represent two of our acclaimed producers from New Zealand, Astrolabe and Borthwick Vinyards.

Coming Soon: Sassicaia 2015

Armit Wines has had the pleasure of exclusively importing Sassicaia, to the UK for over 25 years and we are excited to be releasing the 2015 vintage on 1^st February 2018.

New Release: La Rioja Alta S.A. Gran Reserva 890 2005 "Seleccion Especial"

Named after the winery’s first vintage in 1890, Gran Reserva 890 is the pinnacle of La Rioja Alta S.A.'s winemaking.

Burgundy En Primeur: Our Favourites

On Wednesday 10th January, we were delighted to showcase a beautiful array of wines at our Burgundy 2016 En Primeur tasting.

Stonecroft, Gimblett Gravels: The Ultimate Pioneer

When you hear the word pioneer, it calls to mind someone fighting against the odds to establish themselves and survive in an inhospitable environment.  It is with therefore not lightly that I call the small, unassuming winery of Stonecroft in the Gimblett Gravels region of Hawkes Bay the original pioneer.

La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 2009 Release

We are proud to present the 2009 vintage of La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904.

Le Difese: Tenuta San Guido

Le Difese - 70% Cabernet and 30% Sangiovese, is a must have for all Super Tuscan lovers. It is an accessible and thrilling entrance to Super Tuscan wines, and thankfully is designed to be enjoyed straight away.

The Perfect Wines For Christmas Day

With soo many to choose from, selecting the perfect accompaniment to your maticuloiusly planned Christmas meal can be daunting. 
If you're still trying to decide what to drink with your Christmas dinner, then fear not, we're here to help.

Christmas Gift Guide

Struggling to find the perfect Christmas present for your friends and family? Look no further, here is a hand-picked selection of our top Christmas gifts from our portfolio.

European Art of Taste: Chianti Classico Day

On Wednesday 22^nd November two of our most acclaimed Chianti producers visited London to showcase their Chianti Classico wines for the European Art of Taste; Chianti Classico Day, at The Royal Horticultural Halls London.

Saffredi 2015 Release & Vertical Tasting at L’anima London

Elisabeta Geppetti and her daughter Clara Gentile treated us to a wonderful introduction to their small, but very highly rated property near Pereta and tasting of the supremely polished and truly delicious 2015 Saffredi.

An Evening With The Philharmonia Orchestra

Armit wines teamed up with the Philharmonia Orchestra to host an evening of music and wine tasting, in honor of the 75^th Anniversary of Rioja Alta.