Prowein 2020
Sadly, since posting on Prowein 2020 the organisers have taken the decision to cancel the event this year. We are just as disappointed as you, but understand their reasons. The full press release is available to read on their website, the dates for next year are 21-23 March 2021. We look forward to seeing you […]
Our 2020 scores from Descorchados
We are delighted to announce our latest scores from Descorchados, the 2020 results have just been released. Descorchados is the creation of leading critic Patricio Tapia who first published the guide in 1999 to cover Chilean wines. Today, the guide has expanded to include the wines of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, the four key countries […]
2019 scores from Stephen Tanzer
We are in proud possession of our 2019 scores from Stephen Tanzer and we are delighted with the results. Stephen is an incredibly well respected American wine critic and editor on Vinous.com The full report; Argentina Reaches New Heights (September 2019) can be viewed at Vinous.com Here are the tasting notes for our wines: Fabre […]
Hervé looks back over his time as IWC Winemaker of the Year
Well it’s official, the title of International Wine Challenge Winemaker of the Year has been handed to its next recipient. Dylan Lee and Kym Milne MW from Bird in Hand Wines from Australia. The pair received their trophy at the recent IWC awards dinner and we are delighted for them in their achievement. Winning such […]
Another Trophy and a 50th birthday
We are excited to mention that last month our dear friends at Laithwaites celebrated their 50th birthday and we were lucky enough to be part of the celebrations with our HJ Fabre wines. This was also the 40th birthday of the incredible Sunday Times Wine Club Vintage Festival, a massive 2 day tasting in London which […]
Shortlisted again!
We are delighted to announce that Hervé has once again been shortlisted for the acclaimed International Wine Challenge Red Winemaker of the Year Trophy. If you recall our very talented winemaker was crowned this title at last year’s IWC awards and we are thrilled that he has made the shortlist again. Hervé is one of […]
2019 Harvest Summary from our IWC Red Winemaker of the Year
In the latest episode of our winemaker of the year series, we spoke to Hervé Joyaux Fabre about the 2019 Harvest and how things have gone in Argentina: 2019 has been a very distinct vintage due to an overlap of ripening between the first ‘zone’ ( Lujan de Cuyo, Vistalba, Agrelo) and the Uco Valley. Usually […]
Cabernet Franc for Easter
With the Easter weekend almost upon us, why not serve Cabernet Franc alongside your seasonal feast? Our double trophy-winning Fabre Montmayou Cabernet Franc has a wonderful balance of fruit and acidity, perfect to drink with roast lamb. If the weather is warm, can we also suggest chilling it slightly which gives a wonderful freshness. It […]
2019 Harvest update
Our 2019 vintage is well underway, even near completion. We will be posting a full vintage summary in due course, but for now, just a few words from our International Wine Challenge Red Winemaker of the Year on the 2019 vintage so far: The weather has been optimum this year so we are seeing good […]
Tim Atkin scores are published
We were very fortunate to host Tim Atkin, MW at the winery last month as part of his annual visit for his Argentina Wine Report. He came and tasted a large selection of wines and we are delighted to announce that our scores have been released. Thanks so much Tim for another great year. Fabre […]