11.05.12
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SWA Winners – 4th Year Running!

Posted by mareec

We’ve done it again! For an incredible 4th year running Boutinot has won ‘Merchant of the Year’ at the Sommelier Wine Awards (SWA)! Our hefty medal tally helped propel us to this prestigious position with: 28 Gold 50 Silver 73 …

10.05.12
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‘Sparkler of the Year’ goes to … Ferghettina Franciacorta Extra Brut 2005

Posted by jeanw

The prestigeous Gambero Rosso ‘Tre Bicchieri’ awards 2012 have been announced and we’re absolutley thrilled that Ferghettina’s Franciacorta Extra Brut 2005 has not only been awarded Tre Bicchieri, but also ‘Sparkler of the Year’.  It’s a stunning wine, with real …

04.05.12
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Decanter Reviews – May and June editions 2012

Posted by christinac

Decanter May 2012 New World Bordeaux Blends – South America, by Anthony Rose Altaïr 2006: “Bordeaux-trained Ana Maria Cumsille is a quiet achiever making stylish Bordeaux blends at San Pedro’s Altaïr in the amphitheatre of hills at Totihue in the …

13.04.12
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Waterkloof Passion

Posted by mareec

Waterkloof … an insight into the why’s and how’s.

12.04.12
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Carignan Plantation

Posted by morvanec

Today, on a fruit day, we planted the Carignan in Saint Andeol! Everything went very well and I took heaps of pictures… Morvane

12.04.12
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Meet the real Tain workhorse!

Posted by mareec

Meet the real workhorse at Cave de Tain!

12.04.12
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Macia Batle Memorable Tasting

Posted by nigelw

A lot of people in the UK have an image of Majorca (or as the Spanish call it Mallorca) as a holiday destination more suitable for the ‘18-30’ crowd, but away from popular tourist hot-spots, Mallorca is without doubt a …

12.04.12
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“Frankly Marvellous” Riesling

Posted by francoisem

Re-blogged from Hot Dinners New wine tasting menus for Anna Hansen’s Modern Pantry Having enjoyed Anna Hansen’s dishes at her recent collaboration with Atul Kochhar at Benares, we’re keen to try more of her food and the launch of a …

06.04.12
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Boutinot South Africa Grape Harvest 2012

Posted by marindak

The grape-harvest is the culmination of the work in the vineyard and the beginning of the work in the winery. So naturally, a very exciting time for everyone involved. Boutinot vineyards are very site-specific. We believe that each vineyard will …

05.04.12
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100% success rate at the China Wine Awards 2012

Posted by jeanw

We’ve had exceptional results in the China Best Value Wine Awards 2012, with recognition for quality and value across the portfolio.  All great exposure in this exciting emerging market. The highlights: Tiger Horse Cinsault 2011 (a wine we produce specifically …