SAVAGE
Cape Town, South Africa
The excitement that has been building around South African wine is undeniable and Duncan Savage is one of the most talked about names in town. His well-established lineup includes half a dozen wines all made in small quantity. Both his varietal wines -Follow the Line Cinsault and Girl Next Door Syrah have cult followings - and his blends are highly impressive, clearly the work of a talented, forward-thinking winemaker.
We're pleased to offer this year's allocation of the full lineup. Reserve your favourites before they sell out! Wines are due to land at the end of the year.
Domaine Laroche
Chablis, France
From humble beginnings Domaine Laroche has become one of Chablis’ most prolific and recognizable names. Today, under the guidance of technical director Grégory Viennois, Laroche continues to push the quality envelope, managing their prized vineyards with keen attention to detail. Organic and biodynamic principles are used and wines are made in the Obédiencerie, a monastery in the village of Chablis dating back to the ninth century. The ancient building hosts a state-of-the-art winemaking facility, the perfect analogy for the winery’s tradition-meets-innovation winemaking style. This exemplary collection of single vineyard wines from the strong 2023 vintage is an excellent opportunity to get some top class wines from a truly historic producer.
CULLEN
Margaret River, Australia
If you don’t know Margaret River, or if Australian wines generally have fallen off your radar, you may want to take a closer look. Cullen is unquestionably at the top of the heap of the region's boutique wineries. Diana Madeline made the wines for decades and was joined by her daughter Vanya in the cellar in 1983. Today, Vanya is the managing partner and chief winemaker with more than forty vintages under her belt. Cullen became certified organic in 1998, and in 2004 Vanya earned biodynamic certification, pushing further toward their natural approach, and keen desire to regenerate the land. These practices clearly come through in the wines, which are balanced, expressive, and full of life. Vanya has been named Winemaker of the Year many times and in 2023 accepted the Order of Australia for her contributions to oenology and viticulture. Under her care, Cullen continues to thrive, with each sought-after release pushing near-perfect scores from critics.
FAMIGLIA COTARELLA
Lazio, Italy
The Cotarella family is wine royalty in Italy. On offer today are the wines from Le Macioche, a prized Brunello estate that Cotarella acquired in 2017. The boutique winery is the family's passion project, with seven hectares of Sangiovese planted at high elevation producing an ultra elegant style. We're also excited to include the very rare Brunello Riserva, offered for the first time, and also a selection of the estate's white and rosato just in time for summer, with the brand new low-alcohol Vermentino, and the return of 'Sorelle', a delicious, vinous roséthat's quintessentially Italian.
