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Vinous Table: Impala, London, United Kingdom

Vinous Table

Neal Martin, Sep 2026

Impala is your new favourite restaurant. One of London’s most exciting new openings, its menu showcases traditional ingredients and recipes not commonly found outside their countries of origin. Executive Chef Meedu Saad translates them with authenticity and his own unique flair.

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Vintage Port: The 2024 Declaration

featured, Fortified Wines & Spirits, Portugal

Neal Martin, Sep 2026

The 2024 vintage marks the first General Declaration of Vintage Port since 2017, bringing an end to the longest gap between Declarations since the 1940s. Does that mean a special vintage in the Douro? You bet!

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Cellar Favorite: 1945 Mouton Rothschild

cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, France: Bordeaux

Neal Martin, Aug 2026

The 1945 Mouton Rothschild is possibly the finest, most profound example that I have encountered of this monumental Pauillac.

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Mvemve Raats MR de Compostella: 2014-2022

featured, Verticals & Retrospectives, South Africa

Neal Martin, Aug 2026

Many years ago, the MR de Compostella from winemakers Bruwer Raats and Mzokhona Mvemve lit the torch for my South African wine journey. It was thus an enormous pleasure to taste through the last decade of releases with Raats, solidifying the MR de Compostella as one of the Cape’s finest Bordeaux blends.

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Inflections In Chardonnay: Chablis 2024 & 2025

France: Burgundy, featured

Neal Martin, Aug 2026

While Chablis is a constant source of quality in the Burgundy landscape, what is not constant is the weather. The 2024 and 2025 growing seasons posed very different challenges that stymied quality in some places but gave rise to marvellous wines in others.

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Cellar Favorite: 1989 Domaine François Raveneau Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru

cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, France: Burgundy

Neal Martin, Aug 2026

There is something authentic and unadorned about a mature Premier Cru Chablis. The 1989 Domaine François Raveneau Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru is firing on all cylinders.

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Cellar Favorite: 1964 Casa Ferreirinha Barca Velha

cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, Portugal

Neal Martin, Aug 2026

Surprisingly little has been written about Barca Velha compared to the world’s other iconic wines. Barca Velha is Portugal’s most vaunted non-fortified wine. Bottles are coveted. They fetch a pretty penny. The 1964 is a beautiful example of why,.

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Cellar Favorite: 1986 Domaine Roland Lavantureux Chablis Village

cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, France: Burgundy

Neal Martin, Jul 2026

Many of Chablis’ wines are consumed before they reach their prime, but Chablis can age beautifully in bottle. Case in point: the 1986 Chablis Village from Domaine Roland Lavantureux.

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Cellar Favorite: 1983 Marchesi Antinori Tignanello

cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, Italy: Tuscany

Neal Martin, Jul 2026

The 1983 Tignanello, tasted from double magnum, is splendid and fully mature with a rustic charm.

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Vinous Table: Trullo, London, UK

Vinous Table

Neal Martin, Jul 2026

Is Trullo London's best Italian restaurant? Many would argue there is no need for a question mark. It is an oasis of reasonably priced, high-quality fare that will not let you down, and a rotating seasonal menu that will tempt you back. Coupled with a wine list you can really dive into without breaking the bank, Trullo is a must-visit.