Charlie Prymaka relocated from London to Majorca to start his new Jugo Vins project in 2020. On a recent trip to the island, I got in touch and arranged a quick visit. When he first made the move, Charlie worked...
In the last few months, we have really enjoyed learning more about about the wines from the Italian islands of Sicily and Pantelleria. We have tasted some amazing bottles along the way so thought it was a good opportunity to share...
Nestled within the Nitra wine region of central Slovakia is the village of Čajkov, home to natural winemaker Marek Uhnák and his winery, Pivnica Čajkov. The vineyards span the Caldera hills, a topography formed by the ancient eruption of the...
I've been lucky enough to visit Mallorca (or Majorca) every summer for the last few years. As well as beautiful bays, beaches, mountains and towns, the island also boasts a budding food and wine scene. There are amazing restaurants and bars...
We have just received Max Woerly's new releases from his 8-hectare vineyard in Dambach-la-Ville. These wines are bright, bold, and perfect for summer. The lineup includes two new pet nats, his excellent value Cremant, and special cuvées inspired by the...
Notes from a trip to La Salada, Catalunya, April 2022 Toni Carbo’s family has been making wine in Penedès for a long time. Before he was born, his grandfather was working for the local co-op and selling to merchants coming...
For years now, natural winemakers have been telling me that their wines are drunk too young. Many wish they could hold onto their bottles for longer before release but financial pressures mean this is not usually an option. One of...
In the latest edition of Tasting Notes, we gave a bottle of La Furtiva's Brisat Dels Arcs 2020 to Highbury Library regular, Raph, who has recently become a close friend after meeting him in the bar. He has curated a...
Bencze Birtok is a natural winemaker located in Hungary's Badacsony wine region. Run by István Bencze, the winery is dedicated to making high-quality wines using sustainable and traditional winemaking methods. He produces a range of wines, each of which is crafted...
