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Success at the Hospices de Nuits

Success at the Hospices de Nuits

We're delighted to confirm that we managed to successfully wave the paddle at Sunday afternoon’s Hospices de Nuits. Prices were helpfully low (down 20%+ on last year), so we managed to...

Success at the Hospices de Nuits

We're delighted to confirm that we managed to successfully wave the paddle at Sunday afternoon’s Hospices de Nuits. Prices were helpfully low (down 20%+ on last year), so we managed to...

Value Vineyards: A Look At Our Pacalet Vosne-Romanée

Value Vineyards: A Look At Our Pacalet Vosne-Romanée

The opportunity to work with iconic winemaker Philippe Pacalet on an exclusive barrel of Vosne-Romanée is an honour, and today we're taking a closer look at where Philippe has sourced...

Value Vineyards: A Look At Our Pacalet Vosne-Romanée

The opportunity to work with iconic winemaker Philippe Pacalet on an exclusive barrel of Vosne-Romanée is an honour, and today we're taking a closer look at where Philippe has sourced...

Worldwide Exclusive Barrel Project With Philippe Pacalet

Worldwide Exclusive Barrel Project With Philippe Pacalet

As you know we love our Barrel Projects here at Honest Grapes though even in this context, we have pulled off what many thought was unthinkable. No, it is not...

Worldwide Exclusive Barrel Project With Philippe Pacalet

As you know we love our Barrel Projects here at Honest Grapes though even in this context, we have pulled off what many thought was unthinkable. No, it is not...

Crowdfunded barrels from 63rd Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges Auction

Crowdfunded barrels from 63rd Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges Auction

With the 63rd Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges auction rapidly approaching, we are delighted to announce the preliminary call for new member interest in joining our barrel(s) syndicate. A real bucket-list opportunity...

Crowdfunded barrels from 63rd Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges Auction

With the 63rd Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges auction rapidly approaching, we are delighted to announce the preliminary call for new member interest in joining our barrel(s) syndicate. A real bucket-list opportunity...

Brunello 2019: Vintage Report

Brunello 2019: Vintage Report

"Buckle your seatbelts" declares Vinous' Eric Guido, because 2019 represents "an embarrassment of riches for collectors and fans" of Brunello di Montalcino. We've been hugely excited about this vintage since...

Brunello 2019: Vintage Report

"Buckle your seatbelts" declares Vinous' Eric Guido, because 2019 represents "an embarrassment of riches for collectors and fans" of Brunello di Montalcino. We've been hugely excited about this vintage since...

Barrels at Pousse d'Or

Grower Focus: Domaine de la Pousse d'Or

“Pousse d’Or is a grand yet somewhat undervalued estate. Its wines can have greatness and refinement, and its viticultural and vinification endeavours makes them interesting and well-positioned in today’s Burgundy...

Grower Focus: Domaine de la Pousse d'Or

“Pousse d’Or is a grand yet somewhat undervalued estate. Its wines can have greatness and refinement, and its viticultural and vinification endeavours makes them interesting and well-positioned in today’s Burgundy...

Burgundy 2022 En Primeur Vintage Report: A Cornucopia

Burgundy 2022 En Primeur Vintage Report: A Cornucopia

Full cellars: This was the most immediately noticeable difference in the cellars we visited between this year and our visit the previous November. Less pensive winemakers was another, and with...

Burgundy 2022 En Primeur Vintage Report: A Cornucopia

Full cellars: This was the most immediately noticeable difference in the cellars we visited between this year and our visit the previous November. Less pensive winemakers was another, and with...

Success at 163rd Hospices de Beaune Auction!

Success at 163rd Hospices de Beaune Auction!

We are delighted to report that we have had a very successful Sunday afternoon at this year's Hospices de Beaune auction last week, securing all our top ranked cuvées for...

Success at 163rd Hospices de Beaune Auction!

We are delighted to report that we have had a very successful Sunday afternoon at this year's Hospices de Beaune auction last week, securing all our top ranked cuvées for...

Tom & Nathan's Burgundy Pilgrimage

Tom & Nathan's Burgundy Pilgrimage

It's a very exciting time at Honest Grapes as we once again gear up for Burgundy En Primeur, and founders Tom & Nathan are fresh back from the Cote d'Or...

Tom & Nathan's Burgundy Pilgrimage

It's a very exciting time at Honest Grapes as we once again gear up for Burgundy En Primeur, and founders Tom & Nathan are fresh back from the Cote d'Or...

Hospices de Beaune Hotel

Hospices de Beaune 2023: Syndicate now open

Many Honest Grapes members have participated in the past four crowdfunding syndicates that we’ve put together for shares in barrels purchased at the prestigious annual Hospices de Beaune auction. We...

Hospices de Beaune 2023: Syndicate now open

Many Honest Grapes members have participated in the past four crowdfunding syndicates that we’ve put together for shares in barrels purchased at the prestigious annual Hospices de Beaune auction. We...

Beautiful estate in Tuscany

Brunello 2016: Vintage Report

Brunello 2016 is a staggering vintage, with all peaks of the 2015s yet greater consistency. The wines marry elegance and refinement with intensity, grip and power, revealing hauntingly persistent tannins...

Brunello 2016: Vintage Report

Brunello 2016 is a staggering vintage, with all peaks of the 2015s yet greater consistency. The wines marry elegance and refinement with intensity, grip and power, revealing hauntingly persistent tannins...

A misty Bordeaux vineyard

Bordeaux 2022 En Primeur: Vintage Report

The wheels for Bordeaux 2022 En Primeur are firmly in motion, and we can safely say that 2022 is set for the record books. After James Suckling’s typically early and...

Bordeaux 2022 En Primeur: Vintage Report

The wheels for Bordeaux 2022 En Primeur are firmly in motion, and we can safely say that 2022 is set for the record books. After James Suckling’s typically early and...