JEWELS OF TUSCANY New Releases – Another sort of Bordeaux.
By Patrick Sandeman on 27/05/2011
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FOUR HANDSOME ITALIANS FOR CLARET LOVERS
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.
A SPECTACULAR TASTING LOT
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.
Tuscan Vineyard Tour Spring 2009 Part 2
By Patrick Sandeman on 09/06/2009
Day two – another glorious day, with cloudless blue skies and only a gentle breeze – started with a longish, fast and winding drive to Tenimenti Luigi d’Alessandro near Cortona, where we were greeted by the rather lovely Valentina Davida, and the very charming owner, Massimo d’Alessandro…
Tuscan Vineyard Tour Spring 2009 Part 1
By Patrick Sandeman on 09/06/2009
… Having booked my flights to Pisa and a four seater car, it seemed silly not to fill it – after all flights are still unbelievably cheap and the three nights accommodation were all being hosted at the vineyards. My back-up team was made up of Andrew Hooper (store manager in Barnes), David Porter (office and store manager Chelsea) and Peter Lorimer (on-trade sales manager), and off we flew…