Wines which epitomise ‘Iron fist in a velvet glove’. The history of Volnay Volnay is a village in the Côte de Beaune sub-region of Burgundy, renowned for making some of the smoothest, most … Read More
Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili Riserva 2011
“There is a humanity in these wines that is hard to describe with words” – Antonio Galloni, Vinous We are pleased to highlight the 2011 Asili Riserva Barbaresco from Bruno … Read More
A Tribute to Andy Warhol by Dom Perignon
Reinterpreting the classic label, with just a pop of colour In 2010, Dom Pérignon sought the help of the Design Laboratory at Central Saint Martin’s School to produce unique designs, … Read More
Domaine Leflaive, Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet, Grand Cru 2010
Intellectual, mature and elegant: Burgundy’s most sought-after wine We are pleased to offer this exquisite expression of Chardonnay from the jewel of Puligny- Montrachet. Domaine Leflaive has a long-established … Read More
The Birmingham Bob Parkers
Meeting of the Birmingham Bob Parkers – 8th May 2024 Here at Nickolls & Perks, we are certainly passionate about wine. We’re all about discovering new and exciting wines, so … Read More
1982 Chateau Lafite Rothschild | A Year of Seminal Importance
1982 was monumental for Bordeaux. It was a turning point for modern winemaking, style and marketing. Not just a great year, but a historic one. It was also the vintage … Read More
BLANKbottle Tasting | South Africa’s Rebel Winemaker
Last Friday evening, we held a sell-out event in our cellars for a group of 35 guests, hosted by our events manager Tim. A deep-dive into the weird and wonderful … Read More
Remembering the Judgement of Paris | The Greatest Underdog Story in Wine History
24th May 1976 | The 48th Anniversary On the 24th May 1976, a wine competition in Paris organised by Steven Spurrier, an English wine merchant working in Paris, had … Read More
A Benchmark Vintage | Ch. d’Yquem Premier Cru Superior Sauternes 2001 – By Isobel Salter
Yquem 2001 is undoubtedly one of the greatest sweet wines ever made. It has near limitless longevity. Chateau d’Yquem is a renowned producer of sweet wine situated in the appellation … Read More
Bordeaux En Primeur 2023: Triumph over adversity? – By Callum Gardener
The mood this week in Bordeaux was one of cautious optimism, with the quality of many wines clearly very high. More importantly, however was the cacophony regarding prices and the … Read More