The 2026 season of Let’s talk about… continues with one of the Circle’s members, Italian expert David Way, discussing an aspect of Piemonte unfamiliar to many but increasingly necessary to understand. Piemonte is chiefly famous for its world-class red wines. But the last 15 years have seen a notable rise in the plantings of white […]

The Italian Trade Agency is spotlighting Italian wines in the UK with a major tasting event featuring producers from across Italy. Masterclass led by Peter McCombie MW: 2pm to 3pm “The Lightness Revolution: Italian Reds Redefined” From heavy oak to lifted perfume — exploring how Italian reds have become more transparent, food-friendly, and globally relevant. Register […]

Explore Australia and New Zealand’s distinctive terroirs, vibrant winemaking communities and thrilling wines in this collaboration between Wine Australia and New Zealand Winegrowers. The Aussies and Kiwis are good mates with lots in common. Fine wine, great food, stunning scenery, the cool Southern Ocean and also their cool Antipodean attitude. Don't miss this joint event […]

Explore Australia and New Zealand’s distinctive terroirs, vibrant winemaking communities and thrilling wines in this collaboration between Wine Australia and New Zealand Winegrowers. The Aussies and Kiwis are good mates with lots in common. Fine wine, great food, stunning scenery, the cool Southern Ocean and also their cool Antipodean attitude. Don't miss this joint event […]

Explore Australia and New Zealand’s distinctive terroirs, vibrant winemaking communities and thrilling wines in this collaboration between Wine Australia and New Zealand Winegrowers. The Aussies and Kiwis are good mates with lots in common. Fine wine, great food, stunning scenery, the cool Southern Ocean and also their cool Antipodean attitude. Don't miss this joint event […]

All specialized languages evolve, their vocabularies enjoying cycles of emergence, standardization, modernization, and reinvention. Such a cycle has radically transformed wine discourse over the last fifty years. Examining this evolution reveals our ever-shifting attitudes toward the meaning and value of this singular beverage. In this talk, Meg uses Pinot Noir as a lens through which […]

They’ll be pouring around 50 wines from AVAs across the state, including The Finger Lakes, Long Island, Hudson River, and Lake Erie. Please contact [email protected] for more details.  

We are very pleased that Simon Woolf, an acknowledged natural wine expert (and Circle member), will be presenting our next Let's talk... session. Over to Simon.... 'The term ‘natural wine’ continues to be contentious. Its true meaning is endlessly debated, and poorly understood by regular wine lovers. It has created ghettos, ranging traditionalists against the […]

‘La crise viticole’ overshadows all other topics in French reporting on the wine industry. Consumption is tumbling, costs are rising, catastrophic hikes in tariffs block exports and wineries of all sizes are going out of business. Economy of scale hardly seems to matter, but independent growers in unfashionable or overlooked appellations have their backs against the […]

SAVE THE DATE Discover the House's inimitable winemaking methods at a special tutored tasting hosted by Laurent-Perrier Oenologist, Constance Delaire. This is a tutored tasting, spaces are limited to 40 people. 11.30 – 12.30 Tasting 12.30 – 13.30 Buffet Lunch