Riesling’s Reign 

Germany’s 2019 vintage is clearly rather special and has even been described as a potential “vintage of the century” by one commentator. However, had this label been bandied about at harvest time you’ve have been hard pressed to find a grower to confirm that view – over repeated zoom calls during the summer I was met with surprise and delight at how the vintage has turned out. From best-ever estate wines to aristocratic Grosses Gewächs, and many a luscious-yet-lively sweetie, there are some truly thrilling wines in this years’ 2019 offer. Stylistically it is a hard year to pigeonhole as overall the wines present a wonderfully complex and somewhat rare blend of intense minerality married to ripeness. As Frank Schönleber noted, the wines have “the flavours of a cool vintage allied to the structure of a warm one” - a decidedly delicious combination and one that is guaranteed to win many friends in the years to come. 

We are delighted to bring you the Justerini & Brooks Masters' Series: a virtual masterclass spotlighting an everyday drinking wine from one of the world’s greatest winemakers. The famous adage that the best producers can trump region, appellation and vintage is often true, and our Masters’ Series will prove that enjoying wines from legendary producers is a pleasure that is open to all.

UPCOMING VIRTUAL MASTERCLASSES

- Schedule to be updated in the coming days.

Ken Pahlow from Walter Scott Wines - Tuesday 9th June

Watch Justerini & Brooks Buyer, Julian Campbell discuss winemaking philosophy with Ken Pahlow from Walter Scott. They touch on the influences and challenges that Ken and wife, Erica encountered on their journey, and what makes the Willamette Valley such a special place to make wines.

Learn more about Walter Scott Wines.

- LaCombe Verte, Pinot Noir, 2018
- LaCombe Verte, Chardonnay, 2018

Eduardo Davis from Bodegas Tradicion - Tuesday 2nd June

Mark Dearing, Buyer at Justerini & Brooks was joined by Eduardo Davis from Bodegas Tradicion in this week's Master Series. Watch this masterclass and take a preview into one of the old world’s most underappreciated categories of truly fine wine. Learn about how these wines are produced and what makes them so special but also how best to enjoy these extraordinarily complex wines in conjunction with food.

Learn more about the Bodegas Tradicion.

Diane Farrell from Talisker Distillery - Tuesday 19th May

Our very own Head of Rare and Collectable Whiskies, Tod Bradbury was joined by Diane Farrell, Distillery Manager at Talisker. They talk all about this exceptional Distillery and its special location as well as tasting through some of Talisker's prized expressions.