Philip Tuck

MY TOP 10 WINES OF THE YEAR 2017

1. CH Haut Brion 1990 – 19 points
2. Quinta do Noval Nacional 1994 – 19 points
3. Bonnes Mares Grand Cru, Louis Jadot 1999 – 18 points
4. Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru, Les Demoiselles, Domaine des Heritieres Louis Jadot, 2008 – 19 points
5. Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2000 – 19 points
6. Wehlener Sunnenuhr, Spatlese Joh Jos Prüm 1996 – 18 points
7. Fonseca 1985 – 18 points
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All of the tasting notes of the wine critic mentioned above in tastingbook, comes from press releases from wine importers and vineyards, or directly from the critic and can also be found on the critic’s own website, which can be easily accessed by clicking on the link above.

Having graduated from Sussex University I started in the wine trade with Avery's of Bristol in 1986. Having worked here for probably far too long, the drive to pass the MW exams led me to work in a number of wineries in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, California and Italy. 

I eventually returned to the UK in 1993 to help establish the "New" Hatch Mansfield with Mark Calver and Patrick McGrath MW, where I am currently the Wine D...

Having graduated from Sussex University, Philip started his wine trade career at Avery's of Bristol. After five years, his drive to become a Master of Wine led him to various winemaking jobs in countries such as South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, California and eventually Tuscany. He returned to help start up the "New" HMA in 1994. Other than his commercial responsibilities, Philip is also responsible for the staff's wine education. Philip ...