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Nick's First Picks for 2026
Because Your Cellar Doesn't Care About Dry January
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I am about 11 days past my self-imposed new-year greeting deadline, but as this is my first outreach of 2026, I am allowing myself a small grace period.
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First, thank you. 2025 exceeded every expectation I had when Avint-Garde went live in April last year. Your support, trust, and enthusiasm continue to energize me and make this little venture far more exciting than I could have imagined. I am genuinely buzzing for what is to come in the year ahead.
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To kick off 2026, I wanted to spotlight a handful of wines that quietly landed in the warehouse at the tail end of last year. No region, producer, or format focus. Just what you have come to expect from Avint-Garde - great wines at even better, market-beating prices.
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If hosting and merriment have caused your Champagne stock to run low, a few cases of Roederer’s latest multi-vintage release, carrying a a bit of Cristal DNA, are ready to be snapped up.
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Prefer something rarer? There is a tightly allocated Bordeaux Blanc from a top chateau in a benchmark year.
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Or a 98-point Hermitage stunner from a benchmark Rhone producer? Check.
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And it wouldn’t be an AGFW offer without some Burgundy. Pierre‑Yves Colin‑Morey needs no introduction to white Burgundy lovers, and a freshly landed case is now available.
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White-Glove Concierge Delivery and Free In-Bond Transfers
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I'm away from the end of this week, so there will be no concierge deliveries this weekend, but if you need your wine quickly, order by Tuesday morning and I'll arrange for delivery on Wednesday. Otherwise, regular service will resume next weekend.
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Nationwide two-day shipping also available - just select the option at checkout.
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See something else on the site you want stored in bond? As always we’ll transfer to other UK warehouses at no cost. LCB and the other warehouses have come out of the holiday fog and transfers are happening with regularity now.
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Founder, Avint-Garde Fine Wine
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"Impeccably done and absolutely delicous" - Antonio Galloni
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Elegant, vibrant Champagne with shimmering citrus and ripe orchard fruit, layered brioche and nutty complexity, fine mousse and superb balance. A refined, crowd-pleasing apéritif and versatile food partner
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£180 in-bond
£238.32inc. duty & VAT
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"A refined, cerebral proposition" - Neal Martin, Vinous
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Rare, cellar‑worthy white Bordeaux marked by citrus, stone fruit and smoky mineral depth. Textural yet fresh, with long, precise finish. Excellent now with air, and structured for years of evolution.
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£500 in-bond
£607.44 inc. duty & VAT
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"Lush and expansive, delivering waves of pleasure"
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- Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate
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Produced only in exceptional vintages when the fruit is deemed superior to the regular Hermitage, this is a towering Syrah with profound black fruit, spice and mineral complexity
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£725 in-bond
£892.32 inc. duty & VAT
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"Ripe apples, and generosity at the finish. Lingers nicely."
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- Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy
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A precise, mineral‑leaning Meursault from one of everybody's favorite domaines. Citrus, stone and subtle reduction with a long, balanced finish. Excellent for near‑term drinking, also a strong short‑term cellar bet.
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£425 in-bond
£521.16 inc. duty & VAT
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- All offers are subject to availability and confirmation.
- Alcohol is sold only to customers aged 18 or over. By placing an order, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old.
- Please drink responsibly. Alcohol can be harmful to your health. For more information, visit Drinkaware.co.uk.
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