By Patrick Sandeman on 10/01/2011
After a wonderfully entertaining Christmas and New Year (and yes, we did drink everything that we said we would in my blog!) one of my New Year resolutions is to drink less and drink better, but then I say that almost every year.
By Patrick Sandeman on 07/12/2010
As affordable claret becomes more difficult to find, it is time to turn your attention to Italy’s Tuscan alternatives.
By Patrick Sandeman on 03/12/2010
It may be freeezing cold but the Lea & Sandeman shops and delivery service are firing on all cylinders!
By Patrick Sandeman on 03/12/2010
Jancis Robinson celebrated the tenth anniversary of her website by organising a celebration of fizz for her Purple Pages subscribers.
By Charles Lea on 13/10/2010
"Everyone is of the opinion that this year there will be even more qualitative difference between the different domaines than usual"
By Charles Lea on 07/10/2010
Latest reports suggest that 2010 could be as good or better than 2009, and with a smaller harvest and rich Châteaux which have no need to sell, the chances are that the market will again be sorely tested.
By Charles Lea on 06/10/2010
Christelle Coulange reports 2010 vendanges in stress-free conditions
By Charles Lea on 29/09/2010
A vintage characterised by rain and rot – hard work!
By Patrick Sandeman on 28/04/2010
Auctioned at the NSPCC City Fine Wine Challenge 2009, Patrick Sandeman hosted a spectaular tasting at Nyetimber Restaurant for the successful bidders.
By Charles Lea on 28/03/2010
As I prepare to go to Bordeaux to taste the 2009s over the course of next week, the air is thick with hyperbole and excitement, and these first wines to be tasted from the 2009 vintage are awaited with very high hopes indeed.
By Charles Lea on 26/03/2010
Benedick Rosé under £20, & Pol Roger at per dozen price £26.95 per bottle.
By Charles Lea on 04/02/2010
…At this point, and to our amazement, it snowed very heavily for the next few hours, turning the village and its surroundings into a Winter Wonderland….