April 12, 2019
Tenuta di Biserno
On the release of the 2015 and 2016 vintages from Tuscany’s Tenuta di Biserno, Corney & Barrow Buyer, Alison Buchanan takes a closer look at the estate. “Il Pino has been compellin...
April 4, 2019
François Labet’s Château de la Tour & Domaine Pierre Labet
Two family domaines which can do no wrong of late, under the steady hand of François Labet, now joined by his son Edouard. We were originally introduced to François Labet by JeanCharles le Baul...
March 26, 2019
New Zealand: Home to wine and elephants….
The story of Elephant Hill Elephant Hill winery is located on the Te Awanga coast, a stunning stretch of Pacific coastline in the heart of the Hawke’s Bay. Flanked by the clean lines of never-en...
March 21, 2019
Bordeaux 2018: An overview
In advance of our tastings in Bordeaux over the next two weeks, here is an overview of the 2018 season. This has been based on various sources, in particular Gavin Quinney’s excellent write-ups du...
March 18, 2019
Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux: A year on
In 2018, we were delighted to announce our brand new exclusivity, Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux. A year on, on the launch of the 2017 vintage, Guy Seddon (Corney & Barrow Fine Wine Sales & Buyer), t...
March 8, 2019
Domaine Labruyère: Moulin-à-Vent since 1850
“I do not make Beaujolais. I make Moulin-à-Vent.” – Nadine Gublin, Head Winemaker Domaine Labruyère Established in 1850, Domaine Labruyère consists of 14 hectares of vines, all in the M...
March 6, 2019
#BalanceForBetter in Novel Pairings
#BalanceForBetter International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day taking place on Friday 8th March, to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also ...
March 4, 2019
Book & Bottle #NovelPairing: The Clasp
Quintessential New Yorker Sloane Crosley made her UK debut back in 2010 at my Literary Salon at Shoreditch House with her ruthlessly personal essay collection I Was Told There’d Be Cake. She’s oft...
March 3, 2019
Matching wine and pancakes
You’re trying to pair wine and pancakes… are you mad, we hear you cry? It may not be one of our more traditional food pairing suggestions, but with a varied selection of toppings, fillings...
February 28, 2019
Fairtrade Fortnight with La Riojana
Fairtrade Fortnight is here: a time for campaigners, businesses, schools and places of worship show their support for the farmer and workers who grow our food in developing countries (quote: fairtrade...