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The first of two webinars I’m moderating for Wines of Western Australia focused on Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Exchanges with the six...
This month I reported for Decanter on the most expensive wine (at launch) that I’ve tasted. At £1,000/bottle it’s stratospherically beyond mine...
It’s International Grenache Day today and I’ve been building up to it in style. In both senses of the word. Whether you...
Cullen Wines celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. From a towering base, the wines continue to go from strength and strength. You...
Cullen Wines celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. I cannot believe that a decade has passed since I was in Wilyabrup, Margaret...
During July’s heat spikes, refreshment was at a premium. According to the Met Office, we can expect more of the same in...
July is (theoretically at least) ideal Riesling weather. Especially crisp, dry, mouth-watering classic Australian Riesling. So what better time to take a...
The Adelaide Hills staked its claim to producing cool climate Chardonnay early in the piece, when Brian Croser (then of Petaluma, now...
The Accolade Fine Wines Release 2021 marks the second global release program of the company’s portfolio of prized wines. I caught up...
Pico, the Azores – the Santorini of Portugal? I have to admit that I’d thought of the Azores…
One of the wine world’s great bargains: 2011… A few years ago Luis Sottomayer (Head winemaker for Casa Ferreirinha and…
2011 Vintage Ports round up – 35 Ports reviewed I'm wary of being reductive but, if there's a phrase…
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Thanks for the suggestion. I know Lance Foyster quite well. However I have just found the Wine Society are now listing an Encruzado for £15.50
Hi Geoff, The Wine Soc do one offs. Maybe try contacting Clarke Foyster, Carlos Lucas' importer? V best Sarah