BR - Classic Drinks

INTRODUCTION
NEW FINDS AND WINES TO LOOK OUT FOR
Welcome to the Classic Vintners Wine Portfolio
for 2012/13.
In this year’s Portfolio, we have introduced many new
wines that are exclusive to Classic Vintners and also
exclusive to Bars, Restaurants and Pubs.
Feedback from our customers told us that there was an
increasing demand for more premium quality House
wines, both traditional varietal wines and also more
unusual and interesting varietals that match really
well with a wide range of foods.
I have selected three new ranges of premium quality
House wines, from Spain, Italy and France that I am
sure you will find of interest.
Spain
All 3 wines come from the Campo de Borja region in the North of
Spain, sitting just below the Rioja region.
Campo Castillo Garnacha red – full flavoured red but with soft
tannins and ripe fruit flavours.
Campo Castillo Viura white – delicious minerally white wine, dry
but with excellent fruit flavours and balance.
Campo Castillo Garnacha Rose - really fruity rose with lots of
strawberry fruit character.
Italy
Villa Calvino Sangiovese red (from Puglia) – full flavoured red,
great with rich tomato or bolognese sauces. Produced from the
same grape variety as Chianti.
Villa Calvino Catarratto white (from Sicily) – lovely aromatic
dry white with delicious peachy fruit character.
Villa Calvino Chiaretto rose (from Piemonte) – subtle dry rose
but with excellent fruit and good length of flavour.
Other finds to look out for in this year’s Portfolio
Chile – Santa Alicia Reserva Sauvignon, Carmenere and a really
delicious Malbec.
South Africa – Red & White Rhino varietals from a
winery that supports the Save the Rhino International Charity
with contributions from its sales of Rhino wines.
Also an excellent range from Franschhoek Estate – Shiraz, Merlot
& Sauvignon Blanc.
Australia – new range from the excellent Grant Burge winery
in Barossa - Shiraz, Chardonnay and Rose.
France – Pinot Noir and Viognier from Lunes Estates in the
Languedoc, a stunning Corbieres from Castelmaure and Picpoul
de Pinet from L’Ormarine.
Italy – super Barolo from Fontanafredda and delicious Gavi
from La Luciana.
Spain – full flavoured rich red from Bodegas Lozano in
La Mancha.
New Zealand – fine stylish wines from Esk Valley –
Sauvignon and a great Merlot/Cabernet/Malbec blend
I do hope you find plenty of interest in this year’s Wine Portfolio.
If you require detailed information on any of the wines featured or
help in putting together your wine list, then please contact your
Classic Vintners Territory Manager or one of our Wine
Development team featured on the following page.
Thank you for your continued and valued custom.
Best regards
David Vaughan
Wine Buyer Classic Vintners
France
Fontaine de la Tour is a range of easy drinking fruity wines, all with
excellent varietal character, great on their own or with a variety of
different food styles.
Sauvignon Blanc – light dry fruity Sauvignon
Chardonnay – unoaked with delicious fruit flavours and good
length.
Syrah Rose – light dry but fruity rose
Grenache/Syrah – a delicious fruity blend with soft tannins – very
easy to drink !
Merlot – soft supple Merlot but with typical berry fruit character.
David has over 35 years Buying experience in the Wine Trade, Training
with Grants of St James’s and working for many large wine importers
and retailers, including Chalie Richards, Morrison’s, Greenalls (Parisa
Group) and Boutinot’s. David also ran his own Wine Bar and
Restaurant in the late 80’s in Surrey.
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