Author Archives: John Martin

Wine – Art – Jazz – Food

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Sleek & Elegant

Sleek & Elegant: Chianti Classico 2008 from Fontodi Richard, one of our retail managers, says: “This was one of the best wines on taste and showing brilliantly at a recent wine tasting event I attended in London, better even than … Continue reading

Chile with a French Twist

Punto Nino Pinot Noir Reserva 2011, Vina Punto Alto, Laroche from Casablanca, Chile. Casablanca was singled out in 2001 by Michel Laroche as the most exciting area in Chile for high quality wines. Viña Punto Alto’s winery and vineyards are only 20 kilometres … Continue reading

London with a French twist!

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Malbec: Argentina and also Cahors, France

These days if you say Malbec to people they will more often than not say Argentina in response. Argentinian Malbecs are popular, and rightly so, they are generally excellent and rightly have a place on the shelf, but what seems … Continue reading

Anyone for mint sauce?!

As anyone who knows me will attest, I like my food and in particular lamb. Whether minced in sheperds pie or a roasted joint I love the flavours that good lamb can give. So, here we are now in what … Continue reading

A French, an Aussie & a Spanish

No this isn’t the start of some dodgy and culturally insensitive joke! No, it is in fact 3 of the wines we currently have in our ‘Private Cellar Fine Wines’ selection that we are selling on behalf of a client. … Continue reading

Bordeaux Wine Tasting Trip – May 2012

This is a quite fantastic opportunity for you to join us in visiting some truly top end Bordeaux Chateaux, tasting some of the finest wines in the world and see behind the scenes in many of them, and visit some … Continue reading

Fine Wines

We are very pleased to announce that we have for sale a selection of fantastic fine wines of varying vintages, some in very limited quantities, and that are very rare and hard to find. Just a few of the producers … Continue reading

Port – Perfect for any Occasion!

Well it’s official, “Real Men Drink Port… and ladies do too!” There’s a new book out that says so, so it must be true! However, joking aside, Port is a popular drink for many, and rightly so. It is perfect … Continue reading