Patrick Schmitt of the Drinks Business reports:
“Nebbiolo’s high tannins and light colour are no longer “the enemy” as Barolo producers increasingly accept the grape’s inherent traits, says Pio Boffa.”
To read more, please click here.
Zisola Petit Verdot: a hit with James Suckling
We are pleased to report that James Suckling awards the latest edition to the Zisola range, the ‘Effe Emme’ Petit Verdot, 93 points in a recent article.
He writes “Aromas of mineral, flower such as lavender and chalk. Some orange peel and almond. Full body with fine tannins and a pretty, earthy, light chocolate and berry finish…Savoury and juicy. Made from head-pruned vines. 4,500 bottles made.”
Click the link below to download a press page for the ‘Effe Emme’ from Zisola.
Louis Roederer partners with Cowdray Park Polo
Champagne Louis Roederer is delighted to announce its appointment as Official Champagne Partner to Cowdray Park Polo Club – a position that the House will hold for the next three years.
The new partnership heralds an exciting step for Roederer as the first major sporting sponsorship for the family-owned Champagne House. Richard Billett, Sales & Marketing Director UK comments: “We are extremely pleased to be embarking on this collaboration with Cowdray Park Polo, a club with great heritage and whose Gold Cup is arguably the most prestigious event in the sport.”
Champagne Louis Roederer will sit beside new head-line sponsors Jaeger-LeCoultre, who has been Official Timekeeper to Cowdray Park Polo Club since 2006. In addition, EFG International, long term sponsors within the polo world, becomes Official Banking Partner to Cowdray Park Polo Club.
Peter Barfoot, Chairman, Cowdray Park Polo Club adds: “We are delighted to welcome Louis Roederer and EFG Private Banking as Official Partners to Cowdray Park Polo Club, joining a growing list of prestigious names keen to be associated with the Home of British Polo.”
The new season at Cowdray Park Polo Club opens on 25th April. For more information, please click here.
MMD Annual Portfolio Tasting 2015
Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Portfolio Tasting on 27th January at the Institute of Directors. We were thrilled to see so many people there over the course of the day to sample over 100 wines across 14 tables.
The tasting offered a great opportunity to try some old favourites, as well as the new additions to the MMD range – including the ‘Brut Nature’ 2006 from Champagne Louis Roederer, the impressive ‘Effe Emme’ Petit Verdot from the Mazzei family’s Sicilian estate, Zisola and the wines from Rapaura Springs, Marlborough, the latest addition to our portfolio.
We were also proud to unveil the new 2010 Marques de Murrieta’s Capellania and 2010 Castiglion del Bosco ‘Brunello di Montalcino’ both of which were extremely well received.
Guests who made it to the Ramos Pinto stand will also have been treated to Godiva Speculoos truffles, selected purposefully to complement the award-winning 20 Year Old Tawny Port.
Matthew Jukes on Domaines Ott
Matthew Jukes recently tasted the 2013 Clos Mireille Rose from Domaines Ott and here’s what he thought:
“Our pick from the latest Ott releases is this pale, shimmering Clos Mireille. Already looking sensational in the glass, this beautiful Provençal rosé delivers heart-achingly pretty flavours with a core of weight and purpose that we all adore in this style of wine. It means that this delicate-looking sprite can tackle a world of crustacea and sushi, but not think twice about man-handling rare roast beef salad. And that is the trick – from canapés, via fish and chicken, to main meatier courses this is the one-wine-fits-all-occasions heroine and that is why she is such an enviable creation.”
Decanter ‘Wine Legends’ features Rubicon
The 1995 Meerlust ‘Rubicon’ is one of twelve exceptional wines to be included in the 2014 Decanter ‘Wine Legends’ list.
Click the link below to read the full review.
http://www.decanter.com/wine/labels/34607/slideshow/8/wine-legends-2014#slideshow
2014 Harvest at Ramos Pinto
Described as a year of climatic twists, the weather posed challenges throughout the year but overall the wines are fresh, fruity and expressive after an earlier harvest than normal for Ramos Pinto.
Port
Touriga Nacional was without a doubt the best variety in both the Douro Superior and Cima Corgo, while the white ports are intensely concentrated and fruit forward.
Wine
White wines are expressive and vibrant, with good acidity and maturation. Red wines are more expressive and fruit forward than 2013.
To read the full report download the pdf.
