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The Wine List

There's no denying that we are living in interesting times but it's at times like this that local businesses can recognise the benefits of working closely with one another. Cult & Boutique's Managing Director Enzo Giannotta paid a visit…
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A Helping Hand

We were recently lucky enough to try an interesting wine from Adelaide Hills producer Bird In Hand. The 2010 'Nest Egg' Cabernet Sauvignon was part of a small parcel of rare library vintages made available through the UK’s Majestic to…
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John Worontschak of Litmus Wines & Ginking

Winemaker John Worontschak visits The Cult & Boutique Show to talk about Litmus Wines, Ginking and his global adventures in winemaking.  Having worked in just about every winemaking region you could think of over the years, John had some…
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John Worontschak of Litmus Wines – Full Transcript (Auto)

Welcome to another episode of the Cult & Boutique Show, it has been a while, but, um, you know, good things come to those who wait. And fortunately, today we...
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Rhone Valley Rarities

Based in south-east France, the Rhône Valley runs from north to south following the meander of the Rhône river. Spanning around 150 miles in total, the region is home to many different micro climates and soil types and is split into two distinct…
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Back to the Futures

The 'en primeur' system for selling classified Bordeaux pre-release is well established and has been at the forefront of the fine wine market for many years, but in recent years enthusiasm for this market mechanism has waned.  Could this…
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The Long Term View

The wine market has been challenged like any other following the widespread disruption caused by Covid-19 but depending on your outlook there remains plenty to be optimistic about. When trade started to slow down the obvious knee-jerk reaction…
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Q1 Review: Changing Shape of the Market

Will Covid-19 simply accelerate the inevitable? Our previous article looked at the wine investment market's initial reaction to the Covid-19 outbreak, and there was plenty to be optimistic about. With many wine merchants reporting a sharp uptick in sales since the Coronavirus lockdown, has this demand been echoed in the fine wine investment market?
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A Sparkling Gem – 2002 Salon ‘Le Mesnil’​ Takes Our Q1 Top Spot

With the first quarter of 2020 behind us, we take a closer look at our Q1 best seller and its price performance within the market.   Sparkling wines from the Champagne region of France have been steadily gathering momentum for a number…
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How has Covid-19 Affected the Wine Investment Market

Wine has a proven track record of stability during some of harshest financial storms This is a concerning time for everyone but investors have had a very bumpy ride via the global equities markets and its knock-on effects. Following Boris…
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Global uncertainty due to Covid-19 pandemic – fine wine proving to be a ray of hope

One of the main draws for many over the years has been the low correlation to equity markets.   The spread of Covid-19 is gripping the World, Europe has now become the epicentre, markets have been reeling, casualties are building…
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Our Roving Reporter – Jonathan Whittley

On this episode, we catch up with our in-house correspondent Jonathan Whittley to learn more about his background and hear about his wine travels to France, Spain and beyond.
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Our Roving Reporter – Jonathan Whittley – Full Transcript (Auto)

On this episode, we catch up with our in-house correspondent Jonathan Whittley to learn more about his background and hear about his wine travels to France, Spain and beyond. Full transcript of the episode is below, this was generated by…
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International Women’s Day – Celebrating Women In Wine

In recognition of International Women's Day, we would like to highlight some of the women in the wine trade that have inspired us over the years.   Corrine Mentzelopoulos owns and runs the prestigious Bordeaux Chateau Margaux and…
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2018 Fevre & Bouchard Burgundy Tasting

Just over a year ago I travelled to Cheshire to the funeral of a priest in whose church choir in North London I had sung many years ago. I’d not seen his two daughters for about thirty years, so it was good to catch up with them, but I was…
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The Italian Revolution

Gabrilele Gori of VNK and The Italian Revolution dropped by the Cult & Boutique Show to speak with us about his ventures in hospitality and his journey through the trade.    
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The Italian Revolution – Full Transcript (Auto)

Gabrilele Gori of VNK and The Italian Revolution dropped by the Cult & Boutique Show to speak with us about his ventures in hospitality and his journey through the trade. Cult & Boutique Wine Management (00:00): So another episode…
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Our Wine Market Predictions for 2020

We're very proud to announce that we recently launched our new podcast series The Cult & Boutique Show.  Filmed at our offices in Richmond-upon-Thames and published on YouTube, Spotify and Soundcloud, the show aims to shine a light on…
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Our Wine Market Predictions for 2020 – Full Transcript (Auto)

We're very proud to announce that we recently launched our new podcast series The Cult & Boutique Show. Filmed at our offices in Richmond-upon-Thames and published on YouTube, Spotify and Soundcloud, the show aims to shine a light on the…
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Cult & Boutique meets Mr Barossa

Sixth-generation grape grower Adrian Hoffmann of Dimchurch Vineyards & Chris Ringland Wines took time to visit our offices and make a guest appearance on The Cult & Boutique Show.  Adrian discusses grape growing in the Barossa Valley,…
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Cult & Boutique meets Mr Barossa – Full Transcript (Auto)

Last week we held an exclusive tasting hosted by sixth-generation grape grower Adrian Hoffmann of Dimchurch Vineyards & Chris Ringland Wines. Held at The Ivy Cafe in Richmond-upon-Thames and attended by a number of Cult & Boutique clients,…
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