An upswing in quality over the past decade or so, has resurrected Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte's position amongst Bordeaux Chateau. New ownership breathed life into exceptionally positioned vineyards, now farmed with less chemicals, with a more sympatico approach in winery. Famed winemaking consultant Michel Rolland is an additional feather in Smith-Haut-Lafitte's cap, enhancing the wines concentration, power and depth, while maintaining a finesse. Though full-bodied, the wine from 2010 will be approachable a little earlier than most other fine Bordeaux, with more moderate tannin - that being said, it's life will stretch several decades too.

Made from fruit grown in ultra close planted vineyards Bass Phillip wines are eerily like Pinots from Burgundy. Fully mature now, the wine has lovely spice and earthy characters ready to be enjoyed now.

Elvio Cogno Vigna Elena Riserva Barolo The first vineyard planted by Cogno, on lighter sandier soils within Ravera. It is named after maker Valter Fissores daughter. Today it is a cult wine, prized among regional aficionados for alluring floral aromas, an intensity of flavour and a lattice of bracing tannins juxtaposed against a chiaroscuro of supple herbal notes, a winning finesse and a lightish hue. This is because Riserva Elena is crafted with the rare Nebbiolo sub-variety Rosé, one of but three permitted in the region. This strongly supports the oft-referenced affinity between Nebbiolo and Pinot Noir; great Barolo and Burgundy. 'the estate of Elvio Cogno has unequivocally thrust itself into the pantheon of top Barolo makers.'Ned Goodwin MW Shop Elvio Cogno

By Farr Tout Près Pinot Noir is pale ruby colour with medium intense aromas of crushed raspberries, beets, loam, truffles and a hint of lavender. Crisp with a medium level of fine tannins matched to the concentrated fruit, it has a long minerally finish.

First produced in 1911. The fruit for Massolino's classic Nebbiolo cuvée is selected from seven sites, representing roughly seven hectares of prime-sited Serralunga vineyards. The oldest vines that feed this bottling are 55 years old (the youngest are 10), and it spends 24 months in large Slovenian oak (only).

TENUTE CISA ASINARI DEI MARCHESI DI GRESY Martinenga , Barbaresco DOCG

Product Description: An historic cru redefined with precision and finesse. Vietti’s Barbaresco Roncaglie 2021 marks a new era for this site, drawn from sandy hillside vineyards in Treiso that favour fragrance and elegance over power. First bottled in 1967 and once known as Roncaglie Masseria, the wine has since been fine-tuned with longer maceration, extended ageing and a considered later release, ensuring it reaches the market with greater balance and composure. In 2021 the wine shows remarkable clarity of fruit and structure. Fermented in open-top stainless steel with daily délestage and aged for two and a half years in large oak, barrique and steel, it reveals the house’s deft hand at expressing Nebbiolo. The result is a Barbaresco of concentration and grace, layering perfumed florals, taut tannins and fresh red fruits in a style that underscores why Vietti remains one of Piedmont’s most respected names. Tasting Notes NOSE – Red berries & florals Wild strawberries, blood orange, violet and rose with spice and earthy undertones. PALATE – Vibrant & structured Raspberry, cherry and mineral detail with brisk acidity and finely woven tannins. FINISH – Long & refined Silky taper with almond, floral lift and a lingering sense of finesse. Reviews & Accolades “The Vietti 2021 Barbaresco Roncaglie draws its fruit from inclined vineyards that produce fruit with finesse and elegance. This pretty wine opens to a note of fragrant flower or heritage rose that accompanies you over a long, silky close.” – Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, 96 points (2024) Finer Details: Style - Red Wine Varietal - Nebbiolo Country - Italy Region - Piedmont Vintage - 2021 Bottle Size - 750ml ABV - 14.5% Closure - Cork