We had a full house again for our New World v Old World tasting on Friday 5th May in the N&P cellars. Starting with 2015 El Campo Sauvignon Blanc Chile … Read More
2016 Bordeaux Vintage Assessment
2016 Bordeaux Vintage Assessment and Tasting Notes “A Humming Vintage” The mood in Bordeaux this week was nothing short of buzzing. The wines at many estates were shockingly good, and … Read More
Latour de force…Happy Birthday Richard!
Richard’s 40th birthday inspired a gourmet evening at Adam’s Restaurant in Birmingham earlier this week. As usual the quality of the service, surroundings and above all food was outstanding. If … Read More
Just Gin Show 2017 Announced!
The gin extravaganza is back – Just Gin Show returns to The Stourbridge Town Hall for its second event on 29th July 2017. After the inaugural show saw the likes … Read More
Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2016 Releases Ballot
The Antique Collection from Buffalo Trace distillery is by far one of the most highly-anticipated releases each year. For the 2016 releases we’ve decided to distribute our entire allocation of … Read More
Christmas Crackers!
Christmas Crackers! Last week a small group gathered at Birmingham’s premier dining room, Adams Restaurant in Waterloo Street, armed with just enough big statement wines to match the layered nature … Read More
Kopke Port Tasting 24th September
The House of Kopke is the oldest Porto wine export firm, established in 1638 by the Germans Cristiano and Nicolaus Kopke. They have established an enviable reputation for their range … Read More
…and the winner is…
We were ‘over the moon’ to learn that Nickolls and Perks scored twice in the Decanter Retailer of the Year Awards 2016: The results were announced at The Connaught, London, on 14 … Read More
2009 Vs. 2010 Bordeaux
By Will Gardener These are both gorgeous vintages that will be compared many times in the years ahead. Now 3 and 4 years, respectively, post bottling what would they reveal at … Read More
#WinMWFTickets Returns Daily For One Week
Some of you may remember when the Midlands Whisky Festival first started the Twitter competition, #WinMWFTickets, some of you probably don’t. Not to worry, you’ve all got the chance to … Read More