Alongside our permanent wine range we offer six specially curated Wine Tour collections throughout the year, available while stocks last. Master of Wine Richard Bampfield has tasted and assessed these wines, providing tasting notes, ratings and his top picks to help you navigate the collection.
While stocks last – in store 21 January.
Richard Bampfield is a highly regarded Master of Wine and our independent lead taster. Richard provides us with the tasting notes, ratings and gradings for every one of our renowned Wine Tour collections.
To be a Master of Wine is to hold an internationally recognised qualification of expertise. The title is granted by the Institute of Masters of Wine following a series of intense examinations.
Our Bampfield Points System
As you browse our wine selection either online or in store, you’ll notice a number beside each bottle, ranging from 80 to 100. This is the rating is given by our Master of Wine, Richard Bampfield, and these ‘Bampfield points’ show you how the wine has been rated – ranging from good, solid wines to great bottles.
