By Charles Lea on 18/06/2014
“A real find. French winemaker Jean-Marie Royer makes sublime Châteaneuf-du-pape, but this is straight vin de table. Gloriously fresh, it is a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre, with bright red fruits, cracked pepper and a grippy finish.”
By Charles Lea on 17/06/2014
2013 PICPOUL DE PINET - Domaine Reine Juliette 'Regarded as one of the classic matches for shellfish. Lean but not mean, a bright, crystalline mineral white with lovely saline fruit, from the Languedoc Mediterranean coast.' L&S £8.95 per single bottle, £7.
By Andrew Hooper on 16/06/2014
Among David Williams’ 20 Best Summer Wines in The Observer: 2012 PUY-DE-DÔME PINOT NOIR Cave de Verny and 2013 CASA DA SENRA VINHO VERDE LOUREIRO Lima Quinta dos Abrigueiros
By Ed H-B on 12/06/2014
Rarely does a group of established independent London wine merchants come together in such a way and it was heartening to see everyone working together with the organisers, food suppliers and musicians to create a fun and relaxed setting for consumers to sample and buy great wines for under £20.
By Ed H-B on 10/06/2014
This week’s WOTW is one of the classics of the L&S list. This is the flagship wine of the estate, the main production, the most popular, and this is really its time of year too. Perfect precision, delicate aromas, refreshing in the warmth, a gorgeous foil to classic summer cuisine as well as more contemporary dishes with eastern spice.
By Charles Lea on 07/06/2014
Delighted to say that we have received news that we are on the shortlists for ALL the categories we entered in the IWC – the International Wine Challenge. To be on four specialist category shortlists (Burgundy, Champagne, Italy and En Primeur) is a matter of particular pride since L&S is so much more than a regional specialist, unearthing great wines without prejudice from all over the world.
By Ed H-B on 05/06/2014
A convivial affair with a classic car theme, the Car Boot sale has been growing year on year since it started and is a great opportunity to taste 5 selected wines (costing under £20) from each merchant; the tagline being: ‘Taste your way out of the supermarket”.
By Andrew Hooper on 04/06/2014
50th Anniversary? – or just great Port. Taylor’s, aided somewhat by the purchase in 2013 of Wiese & Krohn who had been specialists in tawny Port, hold larger stocks of old wood aged Port than any other producer.
By Charles Lea on 04/06/2014
We are often asked about wine tasting courses, but we do not provide wine courses ourselves.
By Charles Lea on 03/06/2014
‘I was bowled over by the CABURNIO 2010 (Tenuta Monteti) in my recent order … it would make an excellent addition to the College cellar.’
By Charles Lea on 31/05/2014
Add the ultimate sophistication to your summer with the greatest rosé of them all, 2013 Domaine Tempier BANDOL Rosé. Fabulous rosé, and a serious wine too.
By Charles Lea on 28/05/2014
This cuvée is a blend of everything that does not make it into the Châteauneuf cuvées, and as such J-M chooses to declassify it all the way to ‘Vin de France’, but make no mistake, this is a proper wine.