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La Rioja Alta's delicious current releases Jancis Robinson thouroughly enjoyed tasting through the portfolio of one of her very favourite producers from Rioja. Read more from her piece on the winery and for a comprehensive (and very flattering!) set of notes and scores across the whole range of La Rioja Alta current releases. jancisrobinson.com - 20th June 2014 |
In the Press - June 2014 The Times Best White Wines for Summer Château Dereszla's delicously different Dry Tokaji was picked out as 'Jane MacQuitty's favourite' in the Times best white wines for summer. "Anyone sipping this extraordinarily rich, punchy, nutty white, heaped high with zesty, almond and glacé fruit and fiery spices, lots of caraway, complete with a 14.5 per cent wallop of alcohol, with a rich meaty pate will have a great time." The Times - 28th June 2014 |
In the Press - June 2014 Congratulations Tinto Negro! Tinto Negro's 2012 Uco Valley Malbec was awarded 90 points and the 'Best Buy' award by Wine and Spirits magazine. Wine and Spirits Magazine - June 2014 Find out more about Tinto Negro
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On the radio - June 2014 Once again Armit Wines will be sponsoring Chris Evans' 'Dine and Disco' in aid of BBC Children in Need. Olly Smith joined Chris Evans on his breakfast show and gave us a shout-out! BBC Radio 2 - 26th June 2014
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Urla Sarapç?l?k awarded regional trophy at Decanter World Wine Awards Turkish wine producer Urla Sarapç?l?k was awarded a highly-coveted regional trophy at this year's Decanter World Wine Awards. They won the award for best Southern & Eastern Mediterranean Red over £15 for their delicious Nero d'Avola-Urla Karasi.
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Domaine de Montbourgeau L'Etoile 2010 features in Decanter's Top 25 wines under £25 Describing it as a wine of 'striking individuality' Decanter awarded this sensational Chardonnay from Jura 93 points. Decanter - 12th June 2014
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In the Press - June 2014 Fenocchio Barolos in the Purple Pages Giacomo Fenocchio's wines earn some good scores in Walter Spellers tasting report of over 200 2010 Barolos Purple Pages - 11th June 2014
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In the Press - June 2014 Ornellaia raises CAD$126,500 (£69,000) in annual charity auction Ornellaia held their annual charitable auction of large format bottles from the Vendemmia d’Artista series. For its sixth collaboration, the estate chose Canadian artist Rodney Graham to interpret this year’s theme of “I’Infinito” on its 2011 vintage bottles. The auction was conducted by Sotheby’s in Toronto at the Art Gallery of Ontario and raised CAD$126,500 (£69,000). The Drinks Business - 16th June 2014
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In the Press - June 2014 Agricola Punica's Samas included in the Guardian Top 20 Summer Wines David Williams included Agricola Punica's Samas in the 'Best with Salad' section of his Top 20 Summer Wines. "With a familial connection to the producers of top Super Tuscan red Sassicaia, Agricola Samas has a serious pedigree, and this evocative, full-flavoured island white blend of mostly vermentino with a little chardonnay doesn't disappoint: the wild herb, fennel bulb and pithy lemon taking you straight to the Mediterranean." The Guardian - 14th June 2014
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Jackson Estate Wild Ridge Pinot Noir awarded Gold Wild Ridge Pinot Noir was awarded a gold medal at the recent Drinks Business Pinot Noir Masters. Drinks Business Click here to read the full list of awards.
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Gaia Gaja features in Top 10 women in Italian Wine The Drinks Business meets 10 women making a difference in Italian including Gaia Gaja. Drinks Business, 3rd June 2014
Take a look at the range of Gaja winees available now. |