Perhaps the single fairly important producer in Vouvray, Huet has been producing some of the world’s premium Chenin Blanc since 1928.
From dry to sweet the wines of Huet provide the benchmark for Vouvray.
Since 1639 Famille Hugel, founded by Hans Ulrich Hugel, gained an enviable reputation for their winegrowing skills, quality and traditions. This 300 years old winery, thanks to the legendary Frédéric Emile Hugel, proved to be one of the fine pillars of fine wines production in Alsace, located in the core of Riquewihr, devoting their entire lives to the promotion of high-quality wines from noble grape varieties. His sons Mark and Jean-Frédéric Hugel through perseverance and hard work are contributing to the success of Famille Hugel’s wines, with a merited a place among the fine wines in the world.
Kressmann is one of the historic brands of Bordeaux wine, founded in 1871, and is now sold in many countries worldwide.
Kressmann Monopole remains today the key brand of the company and a benchmark in branded Bordeaux wine. Far from being a trend or a fad, Kressman Monopole has been enjoyed by wine lovers in venues around the world for over one hundred years.
Domaine Bernard Defaix, located in Chablis, is run by husband and wife team Didier and Hélène Defaix. Didier is the 5th generation of grape growers in Chablis with 27 hectares of vineyards. The wines labelled Domaine Bernard Defaix come from their own vineyards practicing sustainable viticulture with no use of herbicides or pesticides, whereas the Bernard Defaix wines are made from grapes bought from long term growers.
We believe that Bernard Defaix wines offer incredible value by delivering the precision and elegance of Chablis balance by upfront citrus fruit. These wines are well made by a passionate family producer and we are pleased to be adding them to our list.
The Domaine de Courcel, owned by the same family since its foundation 400 years ago, is located in Pommard on the Côte de Beaune, in Burgundy (France).The Domaine produces great Burgundy red wines.
Its prestigious Pommard Premier Crus include Le Grand Clos des Epenots, Les Rugiens, Les Frémiers and Les Croix Noires. Tradition, modernism and excellence are the pillars of this family owned winery (or “Domaine”). Its wines are typical of the notorious Pommard Premier crus. Annual production, which never exceeds around 30 000 bottles, is sold throughout the world.
The Mellot dynasty of the Joseph Mellot wine estate in Loire was founded in Sancerre over five centuries ago (1513) by Pierre-Etienne Mellot and, since then, the family has always been involved in winemaking. In fact, in 1698, César Mellot was entrusted with the weighty task of advising King Louis XIV on his choice of wines.
Château de Pibarnon is an icon of the Bandol region. Since purchasing the estate in 1975, Comte Henri de Saint-Victor and family have been producing some of the most seductively aromatic and elegantly structured wines in all of Southern France. Perched atop La Colline du Télégraphe in the northern part of the appellation, the château commands sweeping vistas of Provence and the Mediterranean Sea.
Coming from six generations of Champenois vignerons, the founder of Charles de Fère aspired to produce exceptional sparkling wines from the heart of France. The result is a range of classic French wines that entice with their sparkle and seduce with their flavour.
Gérard Bertrand designed his Cote des Roses range as an invitation to enjoy the Art de Vivre of the South of France. It draws its inspiration from the elegance of the Mediterranean coast to which it pays tribute – genuine, preserved and irresistible. The Languedoc appellation stretches from the Spanish frontier at Nîmes to the foothills of the Montagne Noire and of the Cévennes.
Back in 1935, a Francophile American banker whose name was Clarence Dillon, bought Château Haut-Brion, one of the five Growths (Premiers Crus) of the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. In 2005, seventy years after Clarence Dillon, his greatgrandson Prince Robert de Luxembourg created the fine wine brand named Clarendelle. The goal was to explore and develop the excellent terroir of the region, while combining it with centuries of acquired knowledge. Clarendelle wines are sourced from the prestigious regions in Bordeaux, including grapes from Château Haut-Brion, and are blended in close conjunction with the same winemaking team.
Common in Burgundy, marriages often result in combined vineyard holdings. Hélène Defaix of Domaine Bernard Defaix also runs her family’s domaine, located in the warmer Côte Chalonnaise. She predominantly farms premier cru Rully vines organically from 6 hectares of vineyards over five crus.
The Rully 1er Cru 'Les Cloux' comes from clay and limestone soils. It is fermented in and aged in French oak barrels for 18 months giving this wine a lovely texture and enhancing the notes of tropical fruits. This 100% Chardonnay wine is richer than their Chablis due to the warmer climate and offers incredible drinking pleasure at a fraction of the cost of many other premier crus in Burgundy.
6ème Sens reveals the original expression of varietals from the south of France; fruit of the amazing combination of climate and soil.
Beyond sight, touch, smell, taste and hearing, Gérard Bertrand wines will reveal your 6th sense.
In his 35 years of activity, Luciano Sandrone, owner and winemaker, has been collecting extraordinary ratings and growing recognition from international consumers and collectors. The winery produces limited quantities of pure, concentrated and complex wines, that reflect all the integrity and dedication for the land of Luciano and his family.
At the end of the 19th century, Lavinio Franceschi, a landowner from Scandicci and modern businessman, found himself in a region whose farming methods seemed trapped in the medieval age. With a strong vision to produce high-class wine, Lavinio Franceschi selected the new Sangiovese clones, planting them in the suitable terroirs. Franceschi built a state-of-the-art new winery to optimize and capture the traditional characteristics of the product. Over a century later, the innovator's quality-driven approach is credence for his successors, Leopoldo and Livia, who run the vineyard today.
Beni di Batasiolo has been for decades a successful ambassador brand of Piedmont in the world, gaining with value and approachability the support of consumers and critics. Batasiolo produces prestigious wines from 9 of the excellent vineyards of the area, including 5 Barolo's cru, owning 140 hectares all in Barolo. They offer a complete range that covers some of the very important appellations of the region.
Torresella, a stone’s throw from the Adriatic Sea in Eastern Veneto, has clayey, mineral-rich soil and a Torresella unique microclimate.
In recent years it has reaffirmed its ancient passion for winegrowing since the Roman era. Torresella combines environmentally friendly, cutting-edge techniques with the traditions of the past, producing excellent quality results. When past and present come together, an exquisite wine is assured.
One of Spain's inspiring red wines made in an isolated DO zone in Cataluña inland from Tarragona, Jose Luis Perez and his family established themselves in the Priorat in 1981 and, along with René Barbier senior, Carles Pastrana (Clos de l'Obac), Dafne Glorian (Clos Erasmus) and Álvaro Palacios (L'Ermita). The estate owns 10 hectares of vineyard planted in the famous llicorella soil that gives the DO its distinctive character.
The ambassador of quality German Riesling.
The Dr. Loosen estate has been in the same family for over 200 years, they are a prestigious member of VDP, German Wine Grower’s Association. When Ernst Loosen assumed ownership in 1988, he realized that with ungrafted vines averaging 60 years old in some of Germany's high-quality vineyards, he had the raw materials to create stunningly intense, world-class wines. His vision and uncompromising pursuit of quality are not only reflected in his wines but also recognized by Decanter Magazine, naming him Man of the Year in 2005.
Located in Ahr, the winery was established in 1950 by Paula Meye and Willibald Näkel couple and named after their family names. A fourth generation family producer, it is now headed up by two sisters Dörte & Meike Näkel, daughters of the owner Werner Näkel, under the help of their mother Claudia. With limited planted area, instead of the pursuit of quantity, from the first generation Näkel family's pioneering making quality Pinot Noir(Spätburgunder) has written the red wine history on the northwestern fringe of Germany's wine producing region in Ahr. Meyer-Näkel became a member of VDP in 1994 and won Decanter International Pinot Noir Trophy Award in 2008.
Meyer-Näkel has a total of 23 hectares mostly grown organically with parcels in four different Grosses Gewächs (Grand Cru) sites. The vineyards are planted on steep slopes which gives good exposure to ripen the grapes and also supplies freshness due to altitude which can reach 300m above sea level. In Ahr, most of the soil is made up of stony loam with weathered slate. The slate collects the heat from the sun in the day and releases the heat slowly to the vineyard in the night, which also contributes to the ripening. The soil of Meyer-Näkel's vineyards differs subtly from parcel to parcel which makes their wines fascinating with dedicated minerality.
All the Spätburgunders are hand harvested and fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks with varying times ageing in oak. They share a precision with alluring Pinot fragrance and fruit. They are consistently stunning and will win over even the fussiest of Pinot Noir lovers.
Larger than life vigneron, Roman Bratasiuk changed Australia's fine wine landscape when he established Clarendon Hills in 1990. Gathering the grapes by hand, the pragmatic vigneron taught himself the art of winemaking and pushed his wines a little further each year. Alex and Adam Bratasiuk are the second generation in the Clarendon hills wine family and have a vision for the future. Together they look forward to inspiring new enthusiasts to discover fine wine through Clarendon Hills.
Moss Wood is a premium wine producer located in the Margaret River wine region of Western Australia. The area is regarded as one of Australia's premium grape growing regions. Owners Keith and Clare Mugford enjoy the challenge of consistently producing high-quality wines at Moss Wood. All decisions made in the vineyard and winery are based on the effect they will have on the quality of the wine.
The vineyard was established by Rick Kinzbrunner in the early 1970's. The Winery overlooks the vineyard and Giaconda is producing stunning Pinot Noir and some of Australia's very revered and stylish Chardonnays.
Villa Maria was established in 1961. In just 50 years it is recognized as an icon in the New Zealand wine industry. Truly exceptional wine made by passionate people encapsulates Villa Maria's success story.
Ata Rangi, meaning "new beginning", It was founded in 1980 by pioneering wine-maker Clive Paton when he planted his vines on a free-draining gravel terrace just outside Martinborough village (using]) cuttings supposedly from none other than DRC.
The wine-maker Blair Walter continues to produce a very Burgundian style of Pinot Noir that prioritizes elegance and finesse over power and concentration. Although their Pinot Noirs hog the limelight (deservedly so), their excellent Chardonnay and Rieslings are unique.
The reference point for extraordinary Zinfandel and Cabernet from California.
Founded in 1885, Ridge relies on nature and tradition rather than technology. Their approach is straightforward: find intense, flavorful grapes; intrude upon the process only when necessary; A natural process, a 19th Century model of minimum intervention.
Kendall-Jackson is the benchmark of excellence and integrity in California winemaking: "the family-owned American winery" trusted by generations of wine enthusiasts and novices alike for handcrafting consistent, high-quality wines from the cool, coastal and high elevation vineyards in California.
South Africa's innovative and dynamic winery.
Under Charles Back II’s sure guidance, Fairview has come full circle: from its days as one of the Capes' early wine farms developed at the turn of the 17th century, to its current position as one of South Africa's successful, enduring, innovative wineries firmly ensconced in the 21st century.
(Produced by Fairview) The art of blending creates many of the world's great wines, with only a wonderful blend of grape varietals making a wine of true balance. Our timeless goat icon, inspired by an ancient Mesopotamian artifact, symbolizes the importance of balance and composition, the core of our winemaker's art.
Don Melchor is an indisputable name in the Chilean fine wine scene. A masterpiece of Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile with over 30 years of history and the flagship label of Concha y Toro, is a truly unique wine of historical importance. The great terroir of Puente Alto gives winemaker Enrique Tirado the premium Cabernet Sauvignon he needs to make Don Melchor. The seven distinct parcels are terroirs that each bring a different character to the wine giving greater complexity and elegance. Like the first growths of Bordeaux, Don Melchor is a wine made from an exceptional terroir, with limited production and availability. Rare and special.
Timeless Heritage, a Consistently 90+ Point Brand*, a Great Choice.
Marques de Casa Concha has seven origins for its varieties. This ensures that each is grown in a beneficial area for its type and ultimately produces exceptional wines that express a particular terroir and bear the distinctive seal of Marques de Casa Concha. With more than 40 years of history, is backed by decades of experience in obtaining a truthful Chilean expression and quality in each of the wines in its portfolio, covering the country's complete diversity. Through Marques de Casa Concha, consumers are experiencing a part of Chile's history and viticultural heritage.
*Wine Spectator, 2000-2015
A Wine Legend.
The history of Casillero del Diablo begins more than 135 years ago, at a time when the founder of Viña Concha y Toro, Don Melchor de Concha y Toro, stored his fine wines in a cellar, behind a wrought-iron locked gate. After noticing wine being stolen from the cellar, Don Melchor de Concha y Toro spread a rumor that the devil lived there. From that day on no other bottles disappeared. Decades later the story was captured by Casillero del Diablo, a Cabernet Sauvignon launched in the 60s with its 1966 vintage. Over time the brand grew, adding new varieties and product lines until it became a recognized Chilean wine brand in the world today.
Concha y Toro and Mouton Rothschild's joint venture in Chile.
Made from a blend of classic Bordeaux varieties, in which Cabernet Sauvignon predominates, Almaviva is the result of a felicitous encounter between two cultures. Chile offers its soil, its climate and its vineyards, while France contributes its winemaking savoir-faire and traditions. The result is an exceptionally elegant and complex wine. Its launch was a major milestone in the development of Chilean wines, both in Chile itself and in the international market.
Crafted with grapes from iconic valleys and influenced by natural frontiers, Frontera represents the wide and dynamic range in its category. It offers delicious moments every day, bringing the experience of enjoying a good wine to millions of consumers around the world. Frontera is warm, uncomplicated and authentic. The ideal companion, always welcome for its simplicity and charisma.
Sendero is the Chilean trail, one that traverses this land of strong contrasts influenced by landmarks that have turned it into a legend: a very dry desert in the north, the cold wilderness of Patagonia to the south, the tall majestic Andes Mountains to the east, and the flat Pacific Ocean to the west.
Flagship premium Chilean pisco Alto del Carmen is the name of an Andean Village, home both to the Chilean grape-based spirit Pisco and to the majestic Condor (between 2.000 an 5.000 meters, the symbol of Alto del Carmen).The Condor represents highness, liberty and power. The Pisco brand Alto del Carmen strives to deliver an outstanding Pisco. The production process is restricted to an artisanal volume of production, based only on Muscat grapes. This means that the process is dedicated to aromatic and fruity grapes, using small copper pots still to ensure meticulous quality control.
Concha y Toro
“International Drinks Company of the Year” in 2015 by The Drinks Business 1
“World's Admired Wine Brands” from 2011 to 2019 by Drinks International 2
“Powerful Wine Brand in the World” in 2014&2015 by Intangible Business 3
100 Wineries of the Year in 2018 by Wine & Spirits 4
In 1883, Don Melchor de Concha y Toro and his wife, Doña Emiliana Subercaseaux, brought noble Bordeaux region's wine grape stocks to Chile. Dedicated to producing wines of unprecedented quality that fully demonstrate the potential of Chile's natural resources, Concha y Toro has become a reference in Chilean quality winemaking. Concha y Toro's strength in depth is legendary – from newly discovered and specialized cool climate regions making exquisite Chardonnays', Sauvignon Blancs' and Pinot Noirs' to Concha y Toro's traditional and well-known Cabernets', Merlots' and Carménères'.
"The London N°1 is one of a handful of super premium gins actually distilled in London, created to echo the complex and full-bodied gins of yesteryear, albeit with a modern twist. Due to its traditions, the pure water and a good trading environment, London has always been
one of the hubs of good quality gins."
The Broadbent name has been synonymous with fine wine for more than six decades, beginning with the renowned career of British wine critic, writer, and auctioneer Michael Broadbent and continuing with his son, the importer Bartholomew Broadbent.
Bartholomew's deep roots in Portugal inspired him to create his own range of Ports, Madeiras, and table wines. Broadbent's vision was to produce the reliable and traditional of all Vinho Verdes and enable the wine to taste as fresh and spritzy as it could ever taste in Portugal. Since its launch in 2005, Broadbent Vinho Verde has rapidly earned the reputation as one of the fine Vinho Verdes.
The meaning of the word antipodes is at the very heart of our water – it is quite literally poles apart. To us it represents both a place of origin and an attitude to everything we stand for. antipodes /an-tip-o-deez/ n.pl. 1. Australia and New Zealand form the perspective of Europe; 2. a pair of points, places or things that are diametrically opposite each other; antipodal a.: situated on the opposite of the globe; antipodean a.; of , relating to or from the Antipodes. Our founder Simon Wooley, a restaurateur could not understand why fine restaurants in New Zealand were importing mineral water from Europe when in New Zealand we could source pristine mineral water that could compete with any fine water in the world. Fine water is a central element in the enjoyment of wine and cuisine - its sole purpose is to hydrate and refresh, whilst cleansing the palate. For this reason we sought out the source of Antipodes deliberately to offer a mineral water that is ideally suited to enhance the fine dining experience.
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe has been in the Brunier family for six generations, beginning in 1891. The winery is in Bédarrides, at the south eastern area of the appellation. The Domaine is named after inventor Claude Chappe’s visual telegraph tower that was built on the property. Daniel Brunier describes the style of Vieux Télégraphe as Burgundian because he is handles Grenache like a Pinot Noir, which results in delicate, almost perfumed Châteauneuf du Pape without jamminess or over ripeness.
David Moret studied viticulture and oenology and then sold winery equipment to local growers and winemakers before starting his own label as a micro-négociant in 2000, out of his small cellar in the centre of Beaune. David only makes white Burgundies which are intense, bold and polished, like the man himself, the wines are jolly, enthusiastic is best served with good food and company. His wines are listed at many top tables in France and England and he is one of those small producers that those in the know, would like to keep a secret.
