Author Archives: Stephen Crosland

Bordeaux 2011 En Primeur – An Introduction

Posted on April 12, 2012

We will be going out to Bordeaux next week to assess the 2011 vintage, when it is a bit less busy following the organised tastings. Some things are however already abundantly clear, the main one being that price will be absolutely … Continue reading →

Posted in En Primeur | Tagged 2011, Bordeaux, Château Pontet-Canet, Christian Moeuix, En Primeur, Lying Abroad, Pomerol, Price, Sauternes, Vintage, Wine | Leave a comment

Bought Bordeaux 2009 En Primeur? Find out how your wines are coming along…

Posted on October 31, 2011

A couple of weeks ago, the trade had the chance to taste the Bordeaux 2009 vintage now it is in bottle at a tasting organised by the Union des Grands Crus at the Royal Opera House in London. The first … Continue reading →

Posted in En Primeur, Events | Tagged 2009, Angludet, Berliquet, Canon, Château Belgrave, Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Clinet, de Fargues, Doisy-Daëne, Domaine de Chevalier, En Primeur, Figeac, Haut Bailly, La Conseillante, La Tour de By, Lafon Rochet, Lango Barton, Leoville Barton, Pavie Macquin, Pontet Canet, Rauzan-Ségla, Wine | 1 Comment

It’s Riesling Week… find out what the fuss is about!

Posted on July 23, 2011

To tie in with ‘Riesling Week’ which starts today, I thought I’d share my thoughts on the following question: Why choose Riesling? And, in particular, why German Riesling? Like many people in the wine trade, it’s my favourite grape variety. … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Staff Favourites | Tagged Australia, Chile, Erdener Treppchen Auslese, German wine, Jim Barry Lodge Hill Riesling, Kanzemer Sonnenberg Kabinett Reinert, Maiden Flight Riesling, McCorkindale Riesling, Meulenhof, Moselland Riesling Kabinett, New Zealand, Riesling, Riesling Week, Scharzhofberger Spatlese, von Hovel, Wine | Leave a comment

Moueix Cows, Chasse-Spleen Wellies & other highlights of Bordeaux 2010 En Primeur!

Posted on April 20, 2011

Last week, Aiden Schwarzer (National Trade Sales rep) and I had a thoroughly exhausting (and equally enjoyable) tour of Bordeaux tasting the 2010 En Primeurs. We’ve spent some time collating our thoughts and finished writing up the trip. Aiden’s picked … Continue reading →

Posted in Bordeaux 2010, En Primeur, Tanners Trips | Tagged 2010, Angludet, Bordeaux, Cantenac, Chasse-Spleen, Château Cantemerle, Château Larcis Ducasse, Clinet, Clos des Quatre Vents, Cotes de Francs, En Primeur, Feytit, Haut Brion, La Prade, Labegorce-Zede, Margaux, Médoc, Montagne Saint Emilion, Montaiguillon, Pavie Macquin, Pomerol, Puygueraud, Saint-Emilion, Vieux Château Certan, Wine | Leave a comment

The first price for our Bordeaux 2010 En Primeur Offer is up!

Posted on April 7, 2011

We are delighted to offer our first 2010 Bordeaux and it’s our usual favourite, Château La Tour de By, from the northern Médoc. Last year it was our best seller and we’re confident it will be again as we’re offering … Continue reading →

Posted in Bordeaux 2010, En Primeur, Tanners News | Tagged 2010, Bordeaux, Chateau La Tour de By, En Primeur, La Tour de By, Médoc, Twitter | Leave a comment

Author Archives: Stephen Crosland

Bordeaux 2011 En Primeur – An Introduction

Bought Bordeaux 2009 En Primeur? Find out how your wines are coming along…

It’s Riesling Week… find out what the fuss is about!

Moueix Cows, Chasse-Spleen Wellies & other highlights of Bordeaux 2010 En Primeur!

The first price for our Bordeaux 2010 En Primeur Offer is up!

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