German Riesling 2008

Recently tasting a line up of 2008 German Rieslings has confirmed the thoughts I first formed on my visit to Germany in May. The Kabinetts and Spatleses from the top growers are delicious - crystal clear, racy but by no means aggressive. Great German vintages are often considered to be the ones that, like 2007, have impressively high oeschle levels particularly when lots of goldcap, ba and tba have been made. However, for my own part, I am not sure I wouldn't rather drink the lower oeschle style 2008 Kabinetts and Spatleses which I find much more refreshing than their 2007 predecessors.

Just Landed: Burgundy 2007

Shipment of our 2007 Burgundies has begun. This weeks shipment includes the wines of Comte Liger-Belair, Remi Rollin, Eric de Suremain, Patrick Javillier, Prieure St. Come, Bonneau de Martray and Morey Blanc. Customers who have purchased wines en primeur from any of these domaines will see them appearing in their cellars shortly.

Justerini & Brooks' Buyers Blog

Welcome to Justerini & Brooks' buyers blog. 260 years in the making! The purpose of this blog is singular - it is a way for you to see behind the doors of a fine wine merchant and to give you the lead on key information about upcoming vintages, our growers and the experiences and tastings we go through to secure the wines you search for. By its nature, our buying team are months ahead of our upcoming releases, very often before any critic has gone to taste - and our intention here is to provide you with the information as we first get it. Many of these blogs will be written by our buyers while they are actually in the vineyards and wineries they have gone to taste at.
Hew Blair Buying Director and Chairman