By Isobel Salter April 17th 2024 celebrates ‘Malbec World Day’, a global initiative created by Wines of Argentina to highlight the success of their wine industry. The name ‘Malbec World Day’ translates from the Spanish ‘Dia Mundial de Malbec’, meaning ‘Malbec throughout the world’. The name often confuses English speakers, thus many refer to it as ‘World Malbec Day’ instead. … Read More
Cathiard Vosne Romanee Premier Cru Reignots 2002
The 2002 Vintage of Sylvain Cathiard’s Vosne Romanee Premier Cru Reignots is rare and exceptional. This pure and precise expression of Pinot Noir is seriously good. THE DOMAINE Sylvain Cathiard trained across the world; in New Zealand, Chablis, and Bordeaux. He then took over his grandfather’s domain, which is when the business truly starting flourishing in the 1990s. He made … Read More
Wire Works to Whisky Wonderland – A Visit to the White Peak Distillery
Their first whisky hit the shelves in 2022 and drew immediate attention. Bottled at a considered ABV of 50.3%, lightly peated, and matured in a mix of ex-bourbon and STR, it bore all the hallmarks of a carefully assembled release by people clearly passionate about whisky. To great relief, a glass of White Peak’s Wire Works confirmed suspicions: the whisky … Read More
Liquid History – The Brora Distillery
The enchanting expanse of Scotland has been home to unknown numbers of distilleries throughout time, but few hold such venerated status as the mighty Brora. This fascinating producer manifested in several forms throughout its lifetime, adapting to expansions and changes in demand that place it in the somewhat unique position of being known for particular vintages and varying styles of … Read More
Full Vintage Report: Bordeaux 2022 En Primeur – A Vintage Fit for a King
2022 Bordeaux Vintage Report by Callum & Will Gardener The initial noises coming out of Bordeaux (not for the first time) suggested we were in for a real treat this year with trade, press and vignerons comparing 2022 to the great vintages of yesteryear, including the fabled vintages of 1947, 1961 & 1982… Because of this our fine wine team … Read More
What To Drink This St. Patrick’s Day
We live in a special time: the renaissance of Irish whiskey. This once giant of the global whisk(e)y industry was brought close to the point of extinction during the 20th century. The resilience of the few remaining distillers and a diehard audience kept the industry alive and, despite the odds, drove it to growth, inspiring a new generation … Read More
How We Sell Highly Sought-After Releases
Some of the brands that we stock at Nickolls & Perks have garnered an impressive following over the years. With great global demand for such products, it is often the case that the allocation we receive will be limited and not sufficient to please all those enquiring to purchase. In order to give everyone as fair a chance as possible, … Read More
Our Visit to the Cotswolds Distillery
For our Midlands-based team, a venture to a distillery to sample some fine whiskies usually entails a long trip to Scotland; to have a well-established distillery just an hour or so away on a direct train was most welcome! The Cotswolds whisky and gin have been a familiar sight on our shop shelves for some time, and this week we … Read More
What To Drink This Burns Night
January 25th 1759: the birth of Scotland’s national poet, Robert “Rabbie” Burns. This 18th-century proto-Romantic poet has become so synonymous with Scottish identity that his birthday is now more celebrated than the day of the country’s patron saint, St. Andrew. His poems are inextricably linked to some of our most celebrated occasions – you were probably just a few weeks … Read More
2021 Bordeaux – Our Thoughts
Expectations were very low as we headed out to Bordeaux last week for the 2021 primeurs week. We returned with a positive feeling that the wines are better than expected. The negativity in the press was understandable when considering the extreme challenges faced, but advances in wine-making techniques and the push towards more delicate, elegant wines has delivered some remarkable results. … Read More