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10 producers to seek out at the Justerini & Brooks tasting
From a selection of 150 wines on show at its portfolio tasting, db highlights 10 producers making waves in the Justerini & Brooks range.

One theory of excellence is that it takes 10,000 hours to be an expert. What, then, could you do with more than 275 years? Justerini & Brooks, founded in 1749, would seem to support the notion that, with time, excellence will likely follow. It has built an enviable portfolio of wines, with its events allowing clients to taste bottles from all over the world
The Justerini & Brooks Spring Summer Portfolio Tasting, taking place in London on 17 February 2025 is no exception. With around 150 wines on display, it will offer highlights from the range that are perfect for spring and summer.
The tasting takes place at Mortimer House (37-41 Mortimer St, London W1T 3JH) from 10:30am to 5pm. Members of the wine trade can reserve their space by emailing events@justerinis.com, (specifying attendence at the London trade tasting on 17 February).
To truly appreciate the selection, the simplest thing is to sign up, head to London and taste it in person. However, for those who appreciate a little aperitif, db spoke with the organisers for a sneak preview. Here are our 10 producers to watch out for at the event.
Burgundian excellence
With plots scattered across the Côte d’Or, Domaine Bruno Clair has made fine Burgundy for nearly 50 years. At this tasting, they will receive a special focus, celebrating the exacting standards of this minimal intervention producer. With a range that spans accessible village level wines to enviable grand cru bottlings, the domaine presents options for anyone who cares about high-quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Pioneers in Champagne
In a region that is defined by blending, bottling a single vineyard expression is a high-risk, high-reward strategy. Yet Champagne Philipponat made history with its iconic Clos des Goisses, widely regarded as the first commercial Champagne sourced from a single plot. That award-winner still leads the collection, but after 25 years at the helm Charles Philipponnat has built a range in which quality and consistency are seen throughout.
Forward-thinking by the Mediterranean
While many winemaking regions in France are defined by tight regional regulations, the country’s south is still a haven for skilled winemakers to show off their creativity (and ensure great value at the same time). Such is the case at Domaine Montrose, southwest of Montpellier. Using both local and international varieties, its wines are made in stainless steel and carefully blended for a modern expression of the Mediterranean.
The nitty-gritty of Barolo
Burgundy may have the world’s most formalised system of terroir, but the intricacies of Barolo crus inspire similar rapture in lovers of fine wine. Paolo Scavino was early to realise single plot potential in that part of Piedmont, with its first vintage of Bric del Fiasc in 1978. It now individually bottles a handful of top crus, as well as blending them for sophisticated benchmarks such as its Barolo Classico.
A singular Spaniard
One of Spain’s most distinctive winemakers, Raúl Pérez defies classification or being pigeonholed into a specific style. His Godello and Mencia-based wines from Bierzo might best be described as focused on quality and origin, but the surest way to discover one of the most influential winemakers currently working in Spain is to sample the wines.
Early adopters in Napa
Frog’s Leap is, in many ways, a traditional Napa Valley winery, showing an unwavering commitment to traditional varieties and well-tended vineyards. Yet it has consistently proven itself ahead of the curve. As an early proponent of regenerative viticulture and social equity for workers, the winery has proven its sustainable credentials, while its lower alcohol, less-extracted wines are perfectly in step with modern palates.
An exciting young Marlborough winery
It is hard to exist in the UK wine trade without embracing New Zealand’s premier wine region. The Marlborist may be one of the newer entrants to the scene but the brand, founded in 2020, brings together considerable expertise. Its three founders have worked, respectively, in winemaking, viticulture and branding, combining region-specific knowledge with a canny sense of what drinkers want from their New Zealand wines.
The past and future of Swartland
One of the pillars on which Swartland has built its reputation is its old vineyards. Certainly David & Nadia Wines, a young husband and wife team, is embracing that resource, restoring old Chenin Blanc plantings for blended and single vineyard wines. Yet they are also driving the region forward, planting new vineyards with their flagship Grenache.
New Zealand fixtures
Palliser Estate has established itself as a steadfast fixture in the New Zealand wine scene. Its plantings make the most of Martinborough’s dry, sunny climate for generous, balanced wines. With more than 35 years of experience, the estate has rightfully earned its place as one of New Zealand’s premier producers, even as it continues to develop in its fourth decade.
A Sherry to finish
Where better to end than with a fortified wine? Bodegas Tradición has made its name on wines without intervention: these are chill filtered, blended, stabilized, clarified, sweetened or treated with sulfites. Using stocks far above the required age across the range, the winery demonstrates the powerful, elegant profiles that prove Sherry’s quality and versatility.
Justerini & Brooks Spring/Summer Portfolio Tasting
Date: 17 February 2025
Time: 10:30am – 5pm
Venue: Mortimer House
37-41 Mortimer St, London W1T 3JH
Please reserve your space at your earliest possible convenience, by emailing events@justerinis.com, specifying you’d like to attend the London trade tasting on 17 February.
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