
The Estates I Champion
Wine Producers
Serious farming, clear identity, and wines of genuine character — from family estates across Europe, South America, and beyond.
Producers I'm Proud to Champion
Here are the producers that capture how I think about sourcing – serious about their farming, clear in their identity, and offering real, long-term drinking pleasure and value for wine-lovers, globally.

Tom Benz, Mosel, Germany
New-generation Mosel estate combining serious farming with a precise, modern touch in the cellar.
Tom works steep slate vineyards with real care, crafting wines that are mineral, finely textured and true to their sites – the kind of producer who quietly raises the bar for what Mosel can be.

Maison Coquard, Beaujolais, France
Family-run domaine rooted in old vines and thoughtful, low-intervention winemaking.
Based in the heart of Beaujolais, they specialise in wines that are vibrant, pure-fruited and transparently made, showing just how elegant and characterful Beaujolais can be when farming and winemaking are fully aligned.

Domaine d'Eole, Provence, France
Organically farmed estate in the foothills of the Alpilles, where meticulous vineyard work and a long-term view of the land come first.
D'Eole's wines are detailed, balanced and quietly distinctive – a benchmark example of Provence where sustainability, precision and drinkability all sit side by side.

Abito, Mendoza, Argentina
A Mendoza estate producing expressive, terroir-driven wines from Argentina's most celebrated wine region.
From their vibrant Juventud Malbec to the structured Reserva range, Abito delivers wines with real depth and personality – honest, characterful Argentine wine at its best.

Podere Castorani, Abruzzo, Italy
The winery of former Formula 1 driver Jarno Trulli, nestled in the hills of Abruzzo – where motorsport precision meets Italian winemaking passion.
Podere Castorani produces rich, concentrated wines rooted in Abruzzo tradition. Their Jarno Appassimento Red is a standout – a bold, layered wine made from partially dried grapes that delivers remarkable depth and complexity.

Pillitteri Estates, Niagara, Canada
One of Niagara's most acclaimed family wineries, specialising in world-class icewine from Canada's premier wine region.
Their Commendatore Reserve Sparkling Vidal Icewine has just won a Platinum award and 97 points at the Decanter World Wine Awards – a stunning achievement that confirms Pillitteri's place among the world's finest dessert wine producers.
Featured Wines
A selection of wines from the producers I work with — each one telling a story of place, farming, and craft.

Adventure Riesling
Tom Benz · Mosel, Germany

Oak-Aged Pinot Blanc
Tom Benz · Mosel, Germany

Rosé Tradition
Domaine d'Eole · Provence, France

Malbec Reserva
Abito · Mendoza, Argentina

Beaujolais Rouge '69'
Maison Coquard · Beaujolais, France

Jarno Appassimento Red
Podere Castorani · Abruzzo, Italy

Pinot Grigio DOC Venezie
Monte Maria · Veneto, Italy

Rivah Sauvignon Blanc
Gill Estate · Murray Darling, Australia

Château l'Eperon
Château l'Eperon · Bordeaux, France

Chianti Fiasco
Trambusti · Tuscany, Italy

Exclamation Chardonnay Viognier
Pillitteri Estates · Niagara, Canada

Platinum Vidal Icewine
Pillitteri Estates · Niagara, Canada

Crémant de Bourgogne Brut
Maison Coquard · Burgundy, France

Madiran Signature
Domaine Pichard · Madiran, France

Exclamation Cabernet Franc
Pillitteri Estates · Niagara, Canada

Saint-Véran
Maison Coquard · Burgundy, France

Pillitteri Commendatore Reserve Sparkling Vidal Icewine
Pillitteri Estates, Niagara, Canada — a stunning sparkling icewine that has just claimed a Platinum award and 97 points at the Decanter World Wine Awards.
My Sourcing Criteria
Serious Farming
Organic, biodynamic, or sustainably certified. I look for producers who invest in their soils and take the long view.
Clear Identity
Wines that taste of somewhere — estates with a coherent story and a genuine sense of place.
Scale & Commitment
Minimum 50,000 bottles production and a marketing budget that shows commitment to building the brand.
UK Market Passion
Producers who are genuinely excited about the UK market and ready to invest in long-term growth.
