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16/04/2026

BLANC DE BLANCS V.20

A 100% Chardonnay cuvée from Chouilly Grand Cru, multi-vintage, with a 2020 base harvest and 55% reserve wines aged in stainless steel, oak and cork-stoppered magnums

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16/04/2026

WineMaster : Bow down to the wines of Piedmont Where do your favorite wines come from?

16/04/2026

A story of survival and renewal 🍇

Our Orphan Bank Shiraz is a testament to Langmeil’s commitment to preserving the Barossa’s old vine heritage. When ten rows of Shiraz planted before 1860 faced the bulldozer, we rescued and replanted them alongside our original Langmeil vineyard on the banks of the North Para River. Once “orphans,” these vines now thrive in their new home — a living reminder of the Barossa’s past and promise.

We’re honoured that this labour of love, our 2023 vintage, has been recognised by Huon Hooke of The Real Review with an outstanding 95 points, praising its rich layers and supple character — a true reflection of its roots.

16/04/2026

A new era at Robert Mondavi Winery begins with a wine as rare as the occasion it marks. Our 60th Anniversary Commemorative Cabernet Sauvignon celebrates six decades of dedication and the unveiling of our reimagined estate.

Awarded 96 points by James Suckling, this limited, small-production Cabernet Sauvignon is now available, with Wine Club members receiving exclusive first access. We invite you to experience this remarkable release and discover all that awaits at our transformed winery.

16/04/2026

World's Best Sommeliers' Selection 2026 🏆 The star of any wine list, Faustino I Gran Reserva Blanco 2021 shines among the top wines selected by sommeliers from The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Only 12 Spanish wines – 3 of which are from Rioja – appear on this list, and we’re thrilled to be among them!

Check out their expert tasting note and exquisite pairing below:

🏆 "Made from a blend of old vine Viura and Chardonnay, this oak-dominant bottling from Rioja is full bodied and fruity. Speaking clearly of its Spanish origins, the dark golden hue and grilled nut character give this wine a confidence and flair."

🍽 Pork meatballs in a creamy almond sauce, pan-fried turbot or roasted veal sweetbreads.

This global recognition highlights the exceptional quality of a wine that sets a new benchmark for Rioja whites and belongs in our most exclusive collection, the .

15/04/2026

Rainy days call for red wine… or honestly, any wine will do 🍷🌧️
Cozy up, sip slowly, and let the views and flavours do the rest ✨

15/04/2026

The great noble grape Riesling consistently bewilders its audience who love and struggle with it in equal measure.

German in origin with its heartland in the Mosel Valley, its penchant for long, complex labels and dramatically varying levels of sweetness – not always clearly defined by the label – makes it the perennial wildcard.

At its extremes, Riesling can be bone dry with searing acidity and notes of talcum and lemon pith, while at its sweetest it can be honeyed and unctuous, with everything in between.

Yet through them all, the grape’s unmistakable signature smoky note of kerosene.
A dry style of Riesling, the F.X. Pichler Durnsteiner Kellerberg Riesling Smaragd has a critic score of 96 points, an average price of $135 and is widely available.
The Wwe Dr. H. Thanisch Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Spatlese is one of their sweeter styles of wine and has a critic score of 93 points, and a price point of $66. It is also widely available.
The Weingut Max Ferd. Richter Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese is a sweet style of Riesling with a critic score of 92 points and a price point of $52. It is also widely available.

15/04/2026

14/04/2026

Tanat Day
150th anniversary of the first planting in Uruguay.

Tannat originated in the Basque Country and is found throughout Southwest France, with Madiran its most famed appellation. It is also grown across the Americas; In Uruguay it is a key variety with 1630ha (4028 acres) of vines.

Many old vines in Uruguay are descended from pre-phylloxera plantings, berries are a little less tannic than post-phylloxera French vines which forged Tannat’s reputation for robust wines.

But today French vines are often propagated to produce softer but fuller reds (then made using micro-oxygenation and longer oak ageing). Uruguayan growers can now choose between two distinct versions of the variety.

14/04/2026

14/04/2026

morrellwineco An unofficial Grand Cru cheat sheet for Burgundy.
Not Exhaustive. Not agreed upon. But if you know, you know.
Save this for your next wine list deep dive - and send it to the friend who always orders blind.