07/03/2026
Bit late to the party, but Happy International Women’s Day! 🥂
We have been celebrating International Women’s Day with a line-up of bottles shaped by brilliant women in wine; women who lead from the vineyard to the cellar. 🍷✨
1. Col Di Lamo Brunello di Montalcino is deep, structured and expressive, with plum, blackberry, spice and a long, soothing finish. Col di Lamo is an all-female Montalcino estate led by Giovanna Neri and her daughter Diletta, whose passion has made the winery one of the standout names in the area
2. Parent creates Burgundy with finesse, balance and elegance, from a house run by sisters Anne Parent and Catherine Fages-Parent, 12th generation custodians of the family estate. Their work combines deep family heritage with organic farming and biodynamic practice.
3. Clos des Nines Cinso Loco is 100% Cinsault from 40 year old vines, full of red fruit, freshness and a little peppery lift. Clos des Nines was built by Isabelle Mangeart after a complete career change into wine, and the estate was named for her three daughters, the “nines.”
4. Kate Radburnd Syrah (that we retasted only yesterday) is elegant, floral, dark fruited and beautifully restrained, just like the style Kate has become known for. Kate Radburnd is one of New Zealand’s most respected winemakers, with more than 40 years in the industry, and has also played a major role in mentoring and championing women through New Zealand Wine’s Women in Wine initiative.
5. Nyetimber Cuvée Chérie, named after the woman who created the wine, was England’s first demi-sec sparkling wine, with 100% Chardonnay bringing notes of lemon, honey, mineral freshness and a touch of tangerine. Behind it is Cherie Spriggs, Nyetimber’s Head Winemaker, who made history as the first winemaker outside Champagne, and the first and only woman to win Sparkling Winemaker of the Year at the International Wine Challenge.
6. Lyrarakis Assyrtiko, a bright, mineral Assyrtiko from Crete’s Voila vineyards, with citrus, white fruit and a subtle ginger edge. The winemaking has been guided by Myriam Ambuzer, whose philosophy centres on precision, purity and authenticity of Cretes beautiful terroir in the glass.
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