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Off the Beaten Path

Wines That Dare to Be Different – at Irresistible Prices


Happy Sunday Wine Friends!

Thanks to everyone who took advantage of the Pierre-Vincent Girardin mixed-case offer. In case you missed it, you can find the offer here. There is still one case available, so if you're interested in tasting the range of a more traditional, 13th generation Burgundy winemaker, shoot me a note.

But if you're looking for something a bit different, you're in luck.

Sometimes, the thrill of wine lies beyond the obvious names and labels, in the bottles that reward curiosity and a sense of adventure. This week we spotlight some hidden treasures – wines that sit outside the mainstream, crafted by producers driven by place, purity and passion rather than convention. They’re the unexpected discoveries that surprise, delight, and linger in the memory long after the last glass.

From alpine brilliance in Savoie to biodynamic Bordeaux, from Germany’s storied Rheingau to a controversial personality with a cult-like following defying convention in Graves, these selections show just how diverse and captivating the wine world can be. Each delivers character in spades and value to match, proving that stepping off the beaten path can be both rewarding and irresistible.

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Nick Armstrong
Founder, Avint-Garde Fine Wine
Schloss Johannisberg, Bronzelack Riesling Trocken 2021 (6x750ml)

Schloss Johannisberg, Bronzelack Riesling Trocken 2021 (6x750ml)

"Concentrated, very elegant" - JS

Boasts crisp citrus, green apple, and floral aromas, balanced by refreshing acidity and a clean, mineral-driven finish.

Next best IB price: £155

£115.00 in bond

£160.32 inc. VAT

Domaine des Ardoisieres, Schiste Blanc, Vin des Allobroges 2022 (6x750ml)

Domaine des Ardoisieres, Schiste Blanc, Vin des Allobroges 2022 (6x750ml)

A pure, alpine white from Savoie, the 2022 Schiste Blanc delivers crystalline minerality and energy. Brice Omont’s deft touch makes this a thrilling, terroir-driven wine to enjoy now or cellar.

Next best IB price: £237

£145.00 in bond

£196.32 inc. VAT

Chateau le Puy, Emilien, Francs Cotes de Bordeaux 2020 (6x750ml)

Chateau le Puy, Emilien, Francs Cotes de Bordeaux 2020 (6x750ml)

Biodynamic Bordeaux blend offers dark cherry and black currant flavors, earthy nuances, firm tannins, and vibrant acidity, delivering elegance and aging potential.

Next best IB price: £225

£130.00 in bond

£178.32 inc. VAT

Liber Pater, Denarius, Graves, 2019 (1x750ml)

Liber Pater, Denarius, Graves, 2019 (1x750ml)

Liber Pater Denarius 2019 is a rare, amphora-aged Merlot-led wine from ungrafted vines in Graves, showcasing red fruit purity and minerality. A bold, intellectual Bordeaux to enjoy now through 2032.

Next best price: £439.99 (inc. VAT)

£275.00 in bond

£333.72 inc. VAT

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