Doug Pores Over: Decanting
Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go —T. S. Eliot It is scientifically proven that aeration through decanting a wine…
Doug Decants: Damejeanne from La Garagista
The project known as La Garagista Farm + Winery began in 2010. In essence, Deirdre and Caleb farm three parcels of co-planted, alpine varietals that are horticultural crosses of vinifera…
Les Caves discovers…Calabria!
Sometimes known as Italy’s toe, and divided from Sicily by the narrow Strait of Messina, Calabria juts out between the Ionian and the Tyrrhenian Seas. Its northern border with Basilicata,…
Book Review: Cultural Insurrection by Jonathan Nossiter
Cultural Insurrection: A Manifesto for the Arts, Agriculture and Natural Wine - Jonathan Nossiter Jonathan Nossiter grew up variously in France, England (where apparently, and unbeknownst to each other, we attended…
A Humble Alternative to the Top Fifty Vineyards in the World
A recent report (voted by “experts”) listed the Top Fifty Vineyards in the World. It seemed more about companies with edifice complexes, than anything to do vineyards, vines, terroir and…
Doug Decants: Continental Platter
Sac à Main Balinais Pinot Noir & Pot à Cab Sav Continental Platter is a partnership between Les Caves de Pyrene and our Australian distribution partners, Puncheon Bottles, born from…
About a Book
Wine is, or should be, a liberating influence. It should inspire us, make us happy, unlock our creativity and passion. Then we write a book about it. Because, as the…
Drinking Outside The Box: The Les Caves de Pyrène Autumn Trade Tasting!
The Les Caves autumn trade tasting will take place in the Hellenic Centre on Paddington Street in Marylebone on Monday 23rd September 2019. Entitled, 'Drinking Outside The Box', it will…
The Obligatory Summer Rosé Article!
Not another rosé article! No, not another rosé article – by this or any other name - to out-frivol the pink drink. Time, wethinks, to put some perspective into the…
New and Forthcoming Arrivals in July!
In the last newsletter, we highlighted some of our most recent additions and forthcoming arrivals. Now the rivers of wine are positively flowing with the Jurassic stuff; at last, we…