Words, Wines & Wonders

From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.

Regional Focus: Oregon

The rebirth of an industry which proves that quality outs quantity. Whilst not the biggest producer - they produce a…


2013 Folium Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir

Famously the home of Ponsonby the goat, which just happens to produce some outstandingly vibrant Pinot Noir. Smoky…


Aurum: A Nod to the Old World

The word Aurum is Latin for gold. Literally translated it means “shining dawn”. Aurum’s vineyard is adjacent to old…


2013 Flowers Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

This wine represents life at the extremes in Southern California. This unique slice of Sonoma harnesses the marine…


Regional Focus: Central Otago

Spectacular landscape that is home to some of the world’s best pinot noir and holds the title of the world’s…


2013 Aurum Mathilde Pinot Noir

Aurum is in both name, and wine - a golden star of Pinot. Named for the winemaker’s eldest daughter, Mathilde exudes…


2013 Trapet-Rochelandet Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru La Petite Chapelle

Surfing the Côte de Nuits this Premier Cru is renowned for its concentration and elegance. “Think your child's hands…


2013 Domaine Chevalier Père & Fils Gevrey Chambertin Village

Situated in Côte de Nuits this traditional Burgundy is robust and complex with a youthful energy. Not to mention…


Top 10 Pinot Noirs from 2013

In a typically Dhall & Nash fashion we figured why not lighten the gloom of returning to work with a delicious Pinot…


The Growers’ Revolution

Champagne has evolved into three distinct types of producer - The négociant houses, (26 of which are Grand Marques),…


#1: 2002 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart Brut

In 1999, the Nicolas François Billecart 1959 vintage was voted the “Champagne of the Millennium,” - The '61 came…


#2: 2006 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé

Named for the Grandam of this Maison - This wine embodies the essence of feminine poise and elegance. Held for 10 years…


Maison Cattier: Les Coutumes Familliales

At 6 Rue Dom Perignon, Chigny-Les-Roses you'll find Cattier. A small family owned Maison boasting some of the deepest…


#3: NV Armand de Brignac “Ace of Spades” Gold Brut

Touted as the most expensive Champagne and available in the infamous 30l 'Midas' bottle - this bad boy is worthy of…


#4: NV Cattier Clos du Moulin Brut Premier Cru

This Maison predates the French Revolution. Their pedigree highlights this elegant expression of the Clos du Moulin -…


Is Jay Z’s Champagne Any Good?

Jay Z and Champagne seem almost as synonymous as hip hop and gold chains. So it makes complete sense for a mogul such…


#5: NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé

This is the ultimate Rosé Champagne. Billecart-Salmon is the one of only four 10/10 Maisons from Tyson Stelzer, rubbing…


#6: 2009 Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus Premier Cru

This 100% chardonnay, single vintage, single terroir masterpiece captures the essence of spring in Vertus.


Maison Billecart-Salmon: A Love Affair

Nicolas-François Billecart met Elisabeth Salmon in 1818. They fell in love. They were soon married.  For their wedding…


#7: NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous Bois

Even the Grinch would have to smile at the mention of a bottle of Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous Bois.