Bollinger Offer

We are delighted to be offering the new release of the 1997 Bollinger RD in various formats, as well as another chance to snap up the 1995 or 1996 before they disappear. And is there any reason not to add some of the Vielles Vignes Francaises to your cellar?

Burgundy En Primeur 2006

After the huge demand and high universal quality of the 2005 vintage, we now have the follow-up; let's get this straight: 2006 is NOT another 2005. it is not of the same universally high quality, although there are some very good wines that in some cases are the equal of and maybe even surpass those of 2005. THE VINTAGE 2005 was perfect and easily managed - it was just a case of deciding when to harvest. 2006 was considerably more complicated: following a late flowering in ideal conditions, June was dry and sunny, while July was very hot and dry. A hailstorm at the end of July complicated matters, causing considerable damage around Chambolle and Gevrey. However, August was the real problem month, being cool and wet, but thankfully the region was blessed with a marvellous September. Still, even with drying winds from the north, rot...

Comte Lafon

Little introduction is needed for Comte Lafon, arguably the finest producer of Meursault there is. Our allocation is its typically atom-sized so attempting to find the best way to sell them all fairly is hard. We have decided to just offer the 2005 Meursault's as a mixed dozen, and there are only 2 available! We do have a good selection of his outstanding reds available to buy under bond.

Gaia 'Conteisa' & 'Sperss' 2004 Offer

Angelo has produced scintillating 2004s and we can now complete the set with a first time offer with the two legendary single vineyard wines, Sperss & Conteisa. For those unfamiliar with the wines, Sperss & Conteisa hail from the communes of Serralunga and La Morra in the Barolo production zone. As with their equivalents in Barbaresco, Angelo has long since dropped the commune name as he prefers to be able to add a little Barbera into the wine, a practice that does not conform to the rules and regulations of the DOCG for Barolo. Such an approach is typical of Angelo’s independent streak, a characteristic that has enabled him throughout his long career to consistently push the boundaries and to challenge the status quo, with the end result of dragging Piedmont back to the top of the quality charts and establishing iconic wines that are...

Harlan & Bond 2004 Pre Release

We are delighted to make a pre-release offer of the 2004 vintage wines from Harlan Estate and Bond. Both have produced stunning 2004s, from an excellent, warm growing season. The wines are relatively forward and will drink well early on, but have the necessary attributes and balance to improve for years to come. PLEASE NOTE THAT HARLAN MUST BE PURCHASED IN COMBINATION WITH BOND. The wines will be shipped in the cool of the Autumn

Isabel Estate New Zealand New Releases

We have pleasure in offering these delicious new releases from Isabel Estate in Marlborough, who have long produced some of Marlborough's best wines. We have not tasted the wines yet but the winemakers notes are available on the website www.nywines.co.uk - click on New Releases and find Isabel. The wines are due March.

M. Chapoutier 2007 Selection Parcellaires Offer

Welcome to the annual Selection Parcellaires offer from M. Chapoutier, an offer always viewed with anticipation. As usual, any orders will be treated as a request for an allocation as the allocations will not be completed until June 2008. When the order is confirmed we will issue an invoice as proof of payment. 2007, as can be seen from the notes attached to the offer, is an excellent vintage in both the north and south of the Rhone Valley, though quantities are down across the board. Please place orders quickly to get what you want as demand will be as high as ever. Prices are either by the 6x75cl or 1x150cl, all under bond.

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Penfolds Premium Wines New Releases Offer

A chance to grab some of the best wines Penfolds offers, with the always spectacular Grange included. Allocations will be confirmed at the end of this month hopefully.

Rhone 2006 En Primeur

Customers who value classic, pure, sensual, balanced, "European" wines with clearly defined terroir characters, will derive enormous pleasure from the 2006 vintage from both the Northern and Southern Rhone. After a very hot June and July, producers could have been forgiven for thinking that they were going to be faced with another 2003 vintage. However, August was cool and dry and when some welcome light showers fell in early September, any hydric stress was alleviated and the sugar and phenolic levels were able to develop evenly. In the north, Syrah was very successful and some wonderful, classic wines have been produced. The whites are rich and concentrated, with fine aromatic freshness and good acidity. The Southern Rhone has produced some fantastic wines, combining all of the attributes of the 2004 and 2005 vintages. It was...

Ridge Vineyards

We are delighted to present our annual pre release offer of the amazingly consistent, and fairly priced Ridge Vineyard's wines from California. I have not had the chance to taste these but having been selling, and cellaring these wines for 16 years. It's fair to say we are big fans. Don't overlook the stunning Chardonnay. The 2005 Santa Cruz Chardonnay was hugely popular and voted Wine Spectator's No.2 Wine Of The Year 2007!! Monte Bello needs no introduction, and it is the fabulous old vine Zinfandel based vineyard blends-Lytton Springs and Geyserville that most people will know. All wines are offered by the case of 6 in the case of Monte Bello and Magnums, or 12's. Please note we are happy to mix cases, so if you want 6 Lytton Springs and 6 Geyserville, order a case of one and in the comments let us know. Minimum order is 12...

Tenuta dell' Ornellaia

The Spring releases from Ornellaia are always eagerly anticipated but this year’s is particularly important as it is the 20th vintage of Ornellaia to be released. It is incredible to think that they have reached this landmark already but over the last two decades, Ornellaia has not only become one of the most famous wines of Italy but it has received acclaim from all corners of the globe, memorably being voted as Wine of the Year by the influential Wine Spectator magazine and receiving consistent high scores and praise from all of the major critics. They have not rested on their laurels and have tremendous ambition and energy that is everywhere on the estate and the 2005 is a total triumph, different in character to the brilliant 2004 but a worthy wine to be released for this important anniversary. We are delighted to get a decent...

Vega Sicilia, Alion & Pintia Offer

We are delighted to offer a pre-release of the sensational wines of Vega Sicilia, Alion and Pintia from Ribera del Duero and Toro (Pintia). These are stunning wines that always get great press; Vega Sicilia is naturally very limited and we never get enough to meet the demand. Sadly samples of Unico and the others have not arrived yet.....however if you visit our website www.nywines.co.uk you can download the winemakers notes as a PDF. All wines are offered under bond and duty paid, and are due to arrive mid-May 2008.

Zind-Humbrecht 2006 Pre-Release

Another year, and another vintage that has no comparison in the past! 2006 will be remembered as vintage of extremes. The specific climate, not always easy, has shaped up wines with strong character and various styles. Most people do not realize that in fact, end of September, grapes actually were riper in 2006 than in 2005! If some grapes were sometimes not ripe enough in 2006, it was always the result of poor viticulture and bad decisions. The weather was complicated and did put more pressure on wineries, but it was possible to obtain high quality grapes. April and May were wet and cold, June and July extremely hot and dry, allowing an early development of the vines and a fast growth. Harvest was forecasted to be very early. Thanks to the spring rainfalls, there was no drought in 2006, even though lots of winegrowers feared a...