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We caught up with Jean-Philippe and Jean-Guillaume

We caught up with Jean-Philippe and Jean-Guillaume aka the Bret brothers - owners of Domaine de la Soufrandière and their eponymous negociant in the Mâconnais – last week. It was a week many French vignerons would like to forget, so our first question was how were their vineyards?
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Jean-Philippe was philosophical: "It's difficult to say how much at the moment, between 20-80% damage over two nights: the first night the damage was on the slopes, the second night the damage was at the bottom of the slopes. For La Soufrandière we counted about 40% of lost buds, we still have 60% so we're quite lucky, some neighbours have lost more. Fighting frost is difficult, some people use candles, some use big fans to move the cold air from the bottom of the slopes, the results aren't great for either. Candles can work when the temperature isn't too low, but it was so low. The vines we pruned late resisted more than those we pruned at the beginning of the winter.
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“Maybe this is something we need to think about for the future. Everybody knows it’s better to prune late, but because of global warming now in March we often get bud break so we have to find a compromise between pruning late but not too late. We used to say the best time was March, but with climate change we often have 25 degrees in March. The buds can be quite big and they're more fragile, so when you strip the old canes you can destroy the buds".

Nothing like a 🤩 vineyard to cheer you up on a

Nothing like a 🤩 vineyard to cheer you up on a grey Thursday, except perhaps a glass of beautifully fragrant Modi Prosecco from @sorellebroncawines the blend of sharp citrus, honey and peach make it the perfect apero. Thirsty? Pick up a bottle @forestwinese17 @lovewineje @iron_and_rose @thesourcingtable
cin-cin!🥂
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At Sorelle Bronca the focus is very much on quality over quantity. Set up by sisters Antonella and Ersiliana Bronca in the 80's when they inherited vineyards around Colbertaldo, including prized sites around Cartizze. With an eye for producing quality fruit they converted their sites to organics and focussed on the viticulture. The results speak for themselves with their delicious, distinctive and award-winning Proseccos.

🍾BACK IN STOCK🍾 The full range from Pamela G

🍾BACK IN STOCK🍾 The full range from Pamela Geddes. Babito Brut, La Rosita, La Pamelita and El Gordito.
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We tasted the new batch of Babito Brut at the office yesterday. Described by Pamela who is a down-to-earth Scot as: "A wine to be enjoyed and not pontificated over"! 🥂 That's not to say it's simple - it has a lovely inviting acacia nose, a soft creamy mousse from 20 months on lees, and a some fresh citrus and spice in the mouth - delicious on any occasion.
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Find it @unwinedsw17 and @downtoearthwineuk
Bottle 📸 from Unwined

✨NEW BLOG // NEW WINES✨ At Candialle Josephin

✨NEW BLOG // NEW WINES✨ At Candialle Josephin and Jarkko Peränen are bringing a modern perspective to the traditions of Chianti, making elegant, energetic wines in the heart of the Classico region🪱🐂🐞.
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We got the full story on how they have been building their vineyards with their own heritage clones; enriching their soils with the help of two very characterful highland cattle; and experimenting with spherical ceramic clayvers in the cellar🪐
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👀READ ALL ABOUT IT👀 on our latest blog. LINK IN BIO👆.

Mimas by Candialle is a pure and vibrant expressio

Mimas by Candialle is a pure and vibrant expression of Sangiovese. Josephine and Jarkko Peranen don’t make enough to put it through the Chianti Classico tasting panels, so it’s labelled as an IGT, but with tart cherry, tomato leaf, and plum, a svelte body, and bright acidity, it more that makes the grade in our glass 🍒🍅 🐓In the season for spring lamb, we can’t think of a better pairing, happy #winewednesday
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The wine is aged in spherical ceramic Clayvers, 👉 produced by a small company in Genoa. Candialle are the only Italian winery working with them. Jarkko describes it as a 'hyper-modern amphora' which allows micro-oxygenation but no flavour, to fully express the Sangiovese.

⚡️NEW BLOG // NEW WINES⚡️ We love the slat

⚡️NEW BLOG // NEW WINES⚡️ We love the slatey Atlantic wines from Fedellos do Couto. Since the project started in 2013 they've kept their eyes open for new parcels to work with. As well as starting a new project PEIXES in the cooler mountain vineyards around Viana do Bolo and Seadur🏔.
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We spoke to Curro Bareño about their new wines, and how both projects are evolving. READ ALL ABOUT IT on our latest blog 🤓. LINK IN BIO 👆.

💦BACK IN STOCK💦 We've just received a fresh

💦BACK IN STOCK💦 We've just received a fresh shipment of Márcio Lopes' mouth-watering Pequenos Rebentos Alvarinho and Loureiro.
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Vinho Verde comes from the lush, rolling hills of northern Portugal. It literally means "green wine," but translates better as "young wine", traditionally harvested early and drunk when young and zesty. 🍋🍏Most are a blend of local white grapes but some producers (like Márcio, who learned the trade with Vinho Verde master Anselmo Mendes) are making better quality Vinho Verdes often with Alvarinho (Albariño in Spain) or Loureiro alone.

Ezio Poggio are part of a small but growing band o

Ezio Poggio are part of a small but growing band of Timorasso evangelists. They believe this rare grape, grown in the high-altitude vineyards of in the Apennines, makes wines worth shouting about📣.
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Siblings Ezio, an oenologist, and Mary Poggio are the third generation of their family to farm in the Borbera Valley. The clay/limestone soils, and maritime influence create a unique microclimate. Ezio vinifies and ages in stainless steel to preserve fruit purity. ⚡️The character of Timorasso and the valley shine through, giving complex wines with a textured chalkiness and mouth-watering acidity.
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Pick up a bottle of Caespes (which means terroir in Latin) @londonwinestores @samplerwine @lovewineje @peckhamcellars @vinifiedwine 🤤

Versante Nord Rosso from Eduardo Torres is a thing

Versante Nord Rosso from Eduardo Torres is a thing of volcanic beauty! 🌋 This field blend of mostly Nerello Mascalese comes from two parcels on the cooler, north-facing side of Etna. Fermented in cement and aged in large old Slavonian oak botti, to let the character of the fruit and the vineyard shine through. With bold aromas of wild cherry and red berries, this earthy red would pair beautifully with lamb or pasta dishes. Cheers to your #winewednesday🍷

⚡️NEW WINES⚡️ Jérémy Bricka is using t

⚡️NEW WINES⚡️ Jérémy Bricka is using traditional techniques and replanting rare local varieties to make refreshingly expressive alpine wines on the eastern border of France - above the Rhône and below Savoie.
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Mountain lover Jérémy moved to Trièves in 2011, after 8 years at Guigal. He bought five hectares in IGP Isere in 2015, choosing a site with steep slopes and black shale soils where he felt there was potential for local varieties like Verdesse, Mondeuse, Estraire de l’Aduï and Douce Noire. Farming is certified organic. In the winery Jérémy favours a gentle approach, using neutral vessels, and minimal sulphur to ensure the vibrancy of the variety and terroir translate into the glass.
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Don't take our word for it check out @drjamiegoode tasting notes on wineanorak.com. More info on our new price list and website.

It’s easy to overlook Soave. Sauvignon Blanc sho

It’s easy to overlook Soave. Sauvignon Blanc shouts louder 📢 Chardonnay is more ubiquitous... try this food-friendly Soave from Adalia, with a line of bitter lemon and a slightly chalky finish. 🤤.
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Adalia gets their name from Adalia bipunctata, 🐞 the 2 spotted ladybird which you find in their vineyards keeping aphids at bay.
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The winery sits in the Val di Mezzane, a lush hilly landscape east of Verona, which has an ancient history of agriculture, and growing recognition for the quality of the wines. Adalia farm organically, promoting biodiversity by planting olive and cherry trees, and leaving fallow areas between their vineyards, providing habitats for the wildlife that helps fight off pests and diseases.
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Find it @thesourcingtable and @eligantclub

⭐️NEW WINES⭐️ Jean-Philippe and Jean-Guill

⭐️NEW WINES⭐️ Jean-Philippe and Jean-Guillaume Bret always spent their childhood holidays in Vinzelles, in the Mâcon, and had a dream to produce great wines there. In 2000 they took their family vineyards out of the local co-op, and established Domaine de la Soufrandière.
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They have focussed on quality from the start: lower yields, more selection and converted to organics and then biodynamics. Farming which respects the soil life, and is in harmony with the environment is the key factor for them in making balanced, vibrant wines which reveal their terroir. The Bret brothers are making some of the most exciting wines in the Mâconnais.

We're very proud of our business development direc

We're very proud of our business development director @alvaro_ribalta who joined the MW club on Friday. Well known for being one of the toughest qualifications around, a lot of people think about it, but only 418 globally can put those letters after their name! Huge congrats Alvaro 🙌🍾

#mw #wineguru #masterofwine #hemadeit

Grus is named after a constellation visible above

Grus is named after a constellation visible above the Elqui Valley, whose clear skies are prized by stargazers✨. It’s a blend of mainly Syrah, Garnacha, Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot which varies from year to year. Syrah is to the fore in the 2018, making up just over 50% of the blend - it's floral and expressive with a herbal twist, juicy and velvety - best vintage yet according to @luisgutierrezsd
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Vinedos de Alcohuaz is located at 1,800m in the Elqui Valley. Carved out of the granitic mountains, where the sun beats down, the stars shine brilliantly and it barely rains 30cm per year. These are pure mountain wines that speak eloquently of their home.

Fresh off the boat from Oz... get in touch for mor

Fresh off the boat from Oz... get in touch for more info...
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🍇Timo Mayer - new vintages of Syrah and Cabernet from the whole-bunch master
🍒🌹More silky, seductive Sucette Grenache @yobetts @carlarzabetts
Luke Lambert new vintages of Chardonnay, Syrah and Nebbiolo🦄
💥New wine - a spicy Syrah joins the Empire of Dirt team
🐰🐷 from @timwildman selling like the proverbial 🔥🍰
Back in stock smashers from @delinquentewineco
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Happy #winewednesday

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