The List

The List 

WINE SELECTION 

2020 / 2021

WELCOME 

Welcome to the First Edition of “The List” from Edwards Wine Merchants. 

Established by Terry and Suzanne Edwards some 40 

years ago, “Edwards of Leighton Buzzard” has developed 

into the composite On Trade drinks supplier it is today. 

We are proud to offer a comprehensive range of beers, 

soft drinks and spirits to our customers, accompanied by 

a current list of well over 300 wines from all over the 

world, including some that we import exclusively into 

the UK. 

We are proud to be members of the Society of Vintners, 

the largest independent wine buying group in the UK, 

enabling us to access wines from across the wine 

making world. 

Wine is defined as being the “total or partial fermentation 

of fresh grapes”. Over 30 billion litres are produced each 

year, about 75% of it in Europe. Consumption is largely 

concentrated on those regions where it is produced and 

the major sources of wine for the UK market are Europe 

(Italy, France and Spain), Australia, New Zealand, South 

America (Chile and Argentina) and South Africa. 

There are several thousand grape varieties capable of 

producing wine and very often the same grape may be 

known by different names in different countries and even 

different names in different regions of the same country. 

The most popular varietals are well known to drinkers in 

the UK. Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay 

being the leading varietals for white wine and Merlot, 

Shiraz and Malbec leading the way for red. When it 

comes to rosé wine, many drinkers may not realise that 

the colour of a wine comes from the pigment contained 

in the skin rather than the colour of the juice. If you 

squeeze a red grape, the juice will run clear the same 

as a white grape. 

Therefore, many rosé wines are less coloured versions 

of darker red wines because the skins have been left 

in contact with the juice for less time during the wine 

making process. 

There are many factors which affect the growing of 

grapes and the production of wine, the weather arguably 

being the leader with soil, pests and diseases also 

contributing significantly. 

The making of wine is an art form, much of which is of 

no interest to the vast majority of us who simply want 

to enjoy the end product so we hope that you will find 

“The List” interesting, useful and that you will find at least 

a few wines that will work well in your own business. 

If you have any queries or need any assistance selecting 

the ideal wines for your business or want some help in 

building your staff’s confidence with wine, please ask 

your account manager who will be only too pleased 

to assist. 

Thanks for reading and enjoy! 

The Edwards Team

CONTENTS 

FRANCE 2 

Alsace 3 

Beaujolais 3 

Bordeaux 3 

Burgundy 4 

Languedoc 4 

Loire Valley 7 

Provence 7 

Regional France 8 

Rhône 8 

Vin de France 9 

GERMANY 12 

ITALY 14 

DESSERT / PORT 47 

SPARKLING 48 

France 49 

Spain 49 

Italy 49 

CHAMPAGNE 51 

SINGLE SERVE 54 

One 4 One 55 

Williams Grove 55 

Premium 56 

Sparkling 56 

Got The Ticket - PET 56 

SPAIN 22 

PORTUGAL 24 

USA 28 

California 29 

AUSTRALIA 30 

ARGENTINA 34 

NEW ZEALAND 36 

CHILE 40 

SOUTH AFRICA 44 

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England 

Belgium 

Germany 

English Channel 

CHAMPAGNE 

Luxembourg 

ALSACE 

LOIRE VALLEY 

BURGUNDY 

Switzerland 

Atlantic Ocean 

BORDEAUX 

BEAUJOLAIS 

RHÔNE 

VALLEY 

Italy 

PROVENCE 

LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON 

Corsica 

Spain 

FRANCE 

One of the most influential countries in terms of wine 

production and exports around the world. It led the way 

in European wine legislation and most internationally 

recognised grape varieties originated from France. 

French wine-growers have a unique variety of soils, 

microclimates and grapes available to them and no 

matter what sort of wine you like to drink - Australian, 

Spanish, Italian, New Zealand – the chances are that in 

some way, at some time, its flavour has been influenced 

by the wines of France. 

The idea of ageing wine in small barrels made from 

new oak originated in France, as did most of the grapes 

commonly found in wines from the “New World”. 

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FRANCE 

ALSACE 

WHITE 

Cuvée Michel Léon Gewürztraminer 

Cuvée Michel Léon Riesling 

Cuvée Michel Léon Pinot Gris 

Cuvée Michel Léon Pinot Blanc 

BEAUJOLAIS 

RED 

Beaujolais Villages Patriarche 

Light and fruity with a cherry red hue. An elegant 

palate of soft red fruits. 

Fleurie, “Le Quartier” du Cru Beaujolais 

BORDEAUX 

RED 

Château Lavison Bordeaux Rouge 

Bordeaux Rouge, “Château de l’Hermitage” 

Bordeaux Superieur, “Château Tour de Perrigal” 

Powerful and complex nose with red fruit aromas. 

Well balanced with vanilla notes. 

Bn Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Rouge 

Merlot dominant blend. Full, firm and richly fruited. 

Bn Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Réserve 

Graves Rouge 

Intense red fruit aromas with a touch of minerality 

and an elegant structure. 


St Emillion 

Mild spice of saffron and cardamom with jammy red 

and black fruits, a touch of chocolate and a beautiful 

smooth finish. 

Château Preuillac Medoc Cru Bourgeois 

Rich and aromatic in an open, modern in style. Merlot 

dominated delivering ripe, sweet fruits and an easy to 

drink finish. 

Lussac St Emilion, “Château Les Vieilles Pierres” 

Château Milon “Cuvée Caprice”, St Emilion 

Château Val d’Or, St Emilion Grand Cru 

Pomerol, Château la Patache 

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Bn Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Bordeaux Blanc 

Sauvignon and Semillon. Round and fresh with 

lemon and grapefruit flavours. 

Bn Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Sauvignon Blanc 

Fresh and expressive typical of the Bordeaux region with 

aromatic herbs and an attractive zesty finish. 


Graves Blanc 

Aromas of passion fruit and grapefruit. Rich and complex 

with notes of citrus and pineapple. 

ROSÉ 

Bn Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Rosé 

Aromas of strawberries and raspberries with fresh 

aromatic herb flavours. 

Bordeaux Rosé, Château Haut Mouleyre 


FRANCE 

BURGUNDY 

RED 

Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Patriarche 

Complex and developed red fruit aromas of cherries 

and strawberries. 

Gevrey-Chambertin, Patriarche 

Nuits-St-Georges, Patriarche 

WHITE 

La Chablisiene “Pas Si Petit” Petit Chablis 

Lightly spiced fresh fruits on the nose and a round 

fresh palate. 

Chablis, Moreau “Elegance” 

Chablis, Simonnet-Febvre 

Chablis Premier Cru, Montmains, Simonnet-Febvre 

La Chablisiene Chablis “L’Onciale” 

Bright and clear with aromas of white fruit, soft spice and 

a pleasant minerality. 

La Chablisiene Chablis Premier Cru Côte de Lechet 

Aromas of soft spices, oak and white fleshed fruits with 

a floral, mineral palate. 

Pouilly Fuissé, Patriarche 

LANGUEDOC 

RED 

Domaine de la Baume Merlot “Grand Châtaignier” 

Spicy, chocolaty and berry nose followed by a palate of 

ripe fruit from the Pays d’Oc. 

Domaine de la Baume Syrah “La Jeunesse” 

Aromas of ripe red fruit, black pepper, bilberry and violet 

with soft and silky tannins. 

Syrah, Baron Philippe de Rothschild Pays d’Oc 

Black fruit aromas with an attractive freshness and 

refined tannins with a long finish. 

Pinot Noir, Bn Philippe de Rothschild Pays d’Oc 

Morello cherries on nose. A fresh and fruity palate with a 

refined finish so typical of Pinot Noir. 

Merlot, Baron Philippe de Rothschild Pays d’Oc 

Aromas of jammy red and black fruits. Powerful, supple 

and well integrated on the palate. 

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Viognier, Bn Philippe de Rothschild Pays d’Oc 

A nose of soft, tropical fruits with a fresh and 

fruity palate. 

Sauvignon Blanc, Bn Philippe de Rothschild Pays d’Oc 

Dry, crisp and fresh with subtle citrus fruit and floral 

aromas of box and broom. 

Chardonnay, Bn Philippe de Rothschild Pays d’Oc 

Round and creamy with aniseed and vine peaches on 

the nose. Unoaked. 

Picpoul de Pinet Domaine de la Serre 

Fresh lemon and grapefruit aromas with crunchy apple 

fruit flavours. 

“Parlez Vous” Picpoul de Pinet, IGP 

Domaines de la Baume Sauvignon Blanc “Les Mariés” 

Fresh and fruity; lightly herbaceous with citrus and 

tropical fruit characters. 

Domaines de la Baume Viognier “Elisabeth” 

Full bodied taste that develops into a fresh and 

spicy finale. 

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FRANCE 

LOIRE VALLEY 

WHITE 

Muscadet Sevre et Maine sur lie, Domaine Gadais 

“la Grande Réserve” 

A nose of citrus and lemon with concentrated apple 

fruit flavours. Ideal with seafood. 

PROVENCE 

ROSÉ 

Chemin de Provence 

Raspberries and strawberries with more exotic 

fruits in the background. Perfectly balanced. 

Sancerre AOC, Domaine de la Perrière 

Pouilly Fumé, Saget 

ROSÉ 

Parlez Vous “La Loire” Cabernet-Franc Rosé 

A rather fresh attack, fruity and well balanced on 

the palate with an elegant finish. 

Rosé d’Anjou “La Jaglerie” 

Sancerre Rosé Domaine dela Perriere 


FRANCE 

REGIONAL FRANCE 

RED 

“Parlez Vous” Malbec IGP 

An expressive bouquet of blackcurrant. Well-balanced 

and nicely structured. 

“Le Havre de Paix” Rouge, VdP de l’Aude 

Pleasant and easy drinking with flavours of red fruit, 

spice and currants. 

RHÔNE VALLEY 

RED 

Côtes du Rhône, “Commandeur de St Michel” 

Costieres de Nimes, Domaine de Montroche Réserve 

Crozes Hermitage Andéol Salavert 

“Cuvée Papale” Châteauneuf du Pape 

WHITE 

“Le Havre de Paix” Blanc, Côtes de Gascogne 

Dry and lively with notes of white flowers, 

pears and peaches. 

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FRANCE 

VIN DE FRANCE 

RED 

Merlot “Pierre Lacasse” 

Cabernet Sauvignon “Pierre Lacasse” 

Patriarche “Héritage” Rouge 

Notes of raspberry and fresh blackcurrant fruit flavours 

which linger on the finish. 

Cabernet Sauvignon, “Baron d’Arignac” 

Powerful and spicy with aromas of jammy fruit. 

Matches well with red meats and cheese. 

Cabernet Sauvignon, Patriarche Père et Fils 

Merlot, Patriarche Père et Fils 

Aromas of black fruits followed by spicy notes with a well 

rounded, silky palate. 

Pinot Noir, Patriarche Père et Fils 

Hints of vanilla on the nose with ripe red fruits on the 

palate. Rich and mouth filling. 

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Sauvignon Blanc “Pierre Lacasse” 

Chardonnay “Pierre Lacasse” 

Patriarche “Héritage” Blanc 

“Baron d’Arignac” Colombard 

Aromas of peach and ripened fruit. A fuller bodied 

aromatic style, being great with fish or as an aperitif. 

Chardonnay, Patriarche Père et Fils 

From fruit sourced in the Pays d’Oc and Charentes 

regions. Floral aromas with hints of citrus and 

exotic fruits. 

Sauvignon Blanc, Patriarche Père et Fils 

Citrus and yellow fruit bouquet with a fresh and well 

balanced palate. 

Viognier, Patriarche Père et Fils 

From across the Languedoc. White flowers and exotic 

fruits on the nose with white fruits on the palate. 

ROSÉ 

Rosé “Pierre Lacasse” 


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Netherlands 

SACHSEN 

SAALE-UNSTRUT 

AHR 

MITTELRHEIN 

MOSEL-SAAR-RUWER 

NAHE 

RHEINGAU 

FRANKEN 

Czech Republic 

RHEINHESSEN 

PFALZ 

WÜRTTEMBERG 

France 

BADEN 

Austria 

Switzerland 

Italy 

GERMANY 

German vineyards lie in the southern half of the country 

and are typically close to the northern limit for wine 

production. The climate is cool and damp and may be 

described as “marginal” in wine making terms, leading to 

the production of wines that are lower in alcohol and high 

in acidity. In some poor years, the grapes may not fully 

ripen at all. 

The system of wine quality grading in Germany is distinct 

in that it is dependent on grape ripeness rather than 

vineyard location. 

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GERMANY 

WHITE 

Liebfraumilch Rheinhessen, “Königs Cup” 

Niersteiner Gutes Domtal “Königs Cup” 

Piesporter Michelsberg “Königs Cup” 

Schmitt Söhne Riesling 


Germany 

Austria 

Switzerland 

TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE 

Hungary 

VALLE D’AOSTA 

LOMBARDY 

FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA 

Slovenia 

Croatia 

Romania 

PIEDMONT 

VENETO 

Serbia 

EMILIA-ROMAGNA 

Bosnia and Herzegovina 

France 

LIGURIA 

LE MARCHE 

TUSCANY 

ABRUZZO 

Montenegro 

Kosovo 

Corsica 

UMBRIA 

MOLISE 

Adriatic Sea 

LAZIO 

PUGLIA 

Albania 

CAMPANIA 

BASILICATA 

SARDEGNA 

CALABRIA 

Ionian Sea 

Mediterranean Sea 

SICILY 

ITALY 

Continually competing with France for the title of largest 

volume producing country, cultivation of “the vine” in 

Italy was developed by two different peoples. The Greeks 

brought their knowledge through the South from Sicily 

and in the North, the Etruscans. Little is really known 

about the Etruscan people as they were destroyed by the 

growing power of the Romans. Traditionally, the wines of 

Italy have been made only with indigenous grapes, and 

many still are, but international varieties have increasingly 

become more popular with winemakers. 

Easily the two major successes for Italian winemakers 

in recent years have been the huge increases in the sales 

of Pinot Grigio and Prosecco, both thanks to their easy 

drinking styles. 

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ITALY 

RED 

“Cortestrada” Sangiovese IGT Rubicone 

“La Casada” Sangiovese IGT Rubicone 

An intense, bright and floral bouquet. Well balanced, 

full of bright red fruits and soft tannins. 

“La Casada” Merlot vino d’Italia 

A clean bouquet with notes of red currants and violets. 

Warm, smooth and soft on the palate. 

“Verosso” Primitivo IGT Apulia - Salento 

Intense, fragrant and rich with velvety dark fruits and 

chocolate on the palate. 

Tombacco Aglianico del Beneventano, Campania 

Negroamaro, Tombacco Intrigo 

“Caleo” Negroamaro IGT Salento 

Rich and spicy, full on the palate with supple 

round tannins. 

Sangiovese, Angelo Borrani “Governo” 

From old vines using the Amarone method where 

grapes are dried before pressing. Outstanding! 

Arcano Nero D’Avola 

Chianti, Antico Fregio DOCG 

Ruby red colour with a fragrance of violets in a dry 

style with light tannins. 

Chianti Classico, Rocca delle Macìe 

Barbera d’Asti, Neirano 

This is a rich mouth filler with fruit characters and spice 

notes from wood ageing. 

Nero D’Avola Intrigo 

A warm and delicate nose of ripe berries with spicy 

notes. A full bodied wine with subtle velvety tannins. 

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, “San Giorgio” 

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Avegiano 

Biferno Rosso Riserva DOC Molise, Tombacco 

An intense roma of spices, vanilla, cinnamon and wood 

with fully rounded flavours of plum and cherry. 

Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso, Famiglia Pasqua 

Cannonau di Sardegna Tenuta “l’Ariosa” 

Selvarossa Salice Salentino Riserva, 

Cantine di Palme, Puglia 

Velvety and dark with sweet chocolate and raisin flavours. 

“Diodoro” Primitivo di Manduria DOP 

Complex aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherry and 

plum with a light hint of cinnamon. Full bodied, warm 

and silky. 

Amarone della Valpolicella Famiglia Pasqua 

Brunello di Montalcino Rocca delle Macìe 

Barolo Neirano 

One of the finest wines of the world. Deep colour with 

delicate floral aromas and vanilla notes. 

Marchesi di Barolo Classico 

Chianti Vernaiolo Rocca Delle Macìe 

Valpolicella, Pasqua 

Dry with a very pronounced bouquet of cherries and a 

soft and lingering finish. 

Valpolicella DOC Famiglia Pasqua 

Well crafted with spicy oak on the nose and flavours of 

red cherries and cinnamon. 

“Romeo & Juliet” Passimento Rosso 

“Rosso Emporio” Nero d’Avola - Merlot 

Ripe cherry, blackcurrant and light spice aromas with a 

palate of dark fruits, spices and a supple finish. 


ITALY 

WHITE 

Catarratto, Pinot Grigio “Cortestrada” IGT Terre Siciliane 

“La Casada” Trebbiano IGT Rubicone 

A simple fragrant bouquet. A light, refreshing and easy 

drinking wine. 

“La Casada” Pinot Grigio IGT Terre Siciliane 

A distinctive fruity bouquet and a full bodied, well 

balanced flavour. 

“Orizzonti” Pinot Grigio DOC Delle Venezie 

A large and fresh bouquet with apple notes. Clean and 

fresh on the palate with a pleasant minerality. 

“Arcano” Pinot Grigio IGT Terre Siciliane 

Pinot Grigio “Poesie” 

Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie, Pasqua “Le Collezioni” 

Pinot Grigio “San Giorgio” DOC Delle Venezie 

Notes of nuts, pear, melon and even a hint of banana. 

Beautifully balanced with fresh citrus acidity. 

“Bianco Emporio” Catarratto - Inzolia 

Fresh citrus fruit aromas, soft notes of toasted almonds 

combining with grapefruit flavours. 

“Caleo” Pecorino IGT Terre di Chieti 

Intense impressions of white pulped fruit. Well balanced 

with good acidity and a long finish. 

“Vivolo di Sasso” Chardonnay IGT Veneto 

Tones of fresh fruit. Delicate and elegant. 

Roccamena Chiara Grillo Terre Siciliane IGT 

A fragrant nose of lowers, jasmine and green pepper 

with citrus and exotic fruits on the palate. 

Frascati Superiore, “Gotto d’Oro” 

Soave Classico “Villa Borghetti” Famiglia Pasqua 

Delicate aromas of white flowers and golden delicious 

apples. Fresh and tangy on the palate. 

Verdicchio dei castelli di Jesi, Monte Schiavo 

Delicate, fresh and fruity with aromas of ripened apricots. 

On the palate, an intense and long lasting almond flavour. 

Orvieto Classico Secco, Vallesanta 

Dry and refreshing with a hint of almonds. 

Orvieto Classico Amabile, Vallesanta 

A refined fruity bouquet with a medium dry and gently 

rounded palate. 

Gavi Cantine Neirano 

Floral aromas with fruit characters of lemon, grapefruit 

and granny smith apples. 

Vermentino di Sardegna DOC “L’Ariosa” 

A delicate perfume of summer fruits with a lively and 

fresh minerality on the palate. 

Lugana Azienda Agricola, CaMaiol, Lombardy 

Gavi del Cummune di Gavi “Alasia” 

Gavi di Gavi, “Conti di Alari” 

Pecorino Bianco IGT Terre Sabelli 

Falanghina IGT Beneventano “Piantaferro” 

“Romeo & Juliet” Passimento Bianco Pasqua 

Intense aromas of citrus fruit, almond and peaches with 

a refreshing well balanced and lingering finish. 

Sauvignon Blanc IGT Collevento Friuli 

Intense aromas of citrus fruit, almond and peaches with 

a refreshing well balanced and lingering finish. 

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ITALY 

ROSÉ 

“Cortestrada” Veneto Rosato Vino d’Italia 

“La Casada” Pinot Grigio Rosato IGT Terre Siciliane 

Light rose in colour with an elegant bouquet of acacia 

flowers. Dry, soft and well balanced. 

“Orizzonti” Pinot Grigio Rosato DOC delle Venezie 

An elegant bouquet with intense notes of acacia flowers. 

Rounded and well balanced. 

Pinot Grigio Rosé, “Arcano” IGT Terre Siciliane 

Pinot Grigio Rosé, “Mater Anna”, Pasqua 

Cerasuolo DOC Casal Bordino Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 

Distinctive aromas of ripe cherry fruit. 


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Bay of Biscay 

PAÍS VASCO 

France 

GALICIA 

CASTILLA Y LEÓN 

NAVARRA 

LA RIOJA 

Atlantic 

Ocean 

Portugal 

CASTILLA-LA MANCHA 

MADRID 

ARAGÓN 

CATALUNYA 

VALENCIA 

EXTREMADURA 

MURCIA 

Mediterranean Sea 

ANDALUCÍA 

Alboran Sea 

Algeria 

Morocco 

SPAIN 

Spain has more land “under vines” than any other country 

but ranks only third in terms of production. The wines 

produced in Spain are mostly dry in style and can be red, 

white or rosé. Spain also produces sherry, an “aged” style 

which is produced near Jerez in the south of the country. 

In recent years as prosperity has increased the demand 

for fine wine, new, more vibrant and vigorous styles have 

emerged. White wine production has never been Spain’s 

strength, with most regions struggling to find wines to 

suit the modern styles and tastes. The notable exception 

being the North West with its Albarinos. 

Spain also produces its traditional method sparkling wine 

“Cava”. Much maligned in recent years and struggling 

to compete with the easier drinking prosecco from 

Italy which is pity as a good cava is easily able to rival 

a champagne and cost so much less. 

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SPAIN 

RED 

“Liso Veinte” Tempranillo 

“Vent del Mar”, Garnacha Negra 

Bright crimson, with expressive notes of red fruits and 

minerals. Plenty of fruit and sweet tannins. 

“Señorial” Tinto Rioja 

“Señorial” Rioja Crianza 

“Señorial” Rioja Reserva 

“Don Paulino” Tinto Joven Rioja 

“Don Paulino” Crianza Rioja 

Fruit aromas with an underlying subtle scent of oak and 

a touch of balsamique. 

“Don Paulino” Reserva Rioja 

Complex aromas of spice and balsam with an oaky 

fragrance being silky smooth with a subtle vanilla finish. 

“El Coto” Crianza Rioja 

Coto Mayor Rioja Crianza 

“Coto de Imaz” Reserva Rioja 

“Coto de Imaz” Gran Reserva Rioja 

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“Liso Veinte” Viura 

“Sinfonia” Verdejo 

“Señorial” Rioja Blanco 

Fruity, varietal bouquet. Lively, fresh and with 

good balance. 

Rioja Blanco “El Coto” 

Coto Mayor Rioja Blanco DOC 

“Vent del Mar”, Garnacha Blanca 

A delicate mineral quality on the nose with concentrated 

full bodied texture on the palate. 

Albarino “Robalino” 

Well-balanced, rounded and delicious, with lime, apricot 

and tropical fruit aromas and flavours. 

ROSÉ 

“Liso Veinte” Garnacha Rosé 

Señorial Rioja Rosado 

Brilliant raspberry red colour. Fresh, fruity and 

well balanced. 


AZORES 

TRAS-OS-MONTES 

VINHO VERDE 

DÃO 

DOURO VALLEY 

TAVORA-VAROSA 

BAIRRADA 

BEIRA INTERIOR 

Atlantic Ocean 

LISBOA 

TEJO 

Spain 

SETÚBAL 

ALENTEJO 

MADEIRA 

ALGARVE 

PORTUGAL 

Portugal comprises a narrow coastal plain which rises 

steeply to mountainous inland regions. South Westerly 

winds from the Atlantic bring rain in the winter with 

summers tending to be very hot. Portugal is probably 

best known across the world for making port. 

A “fortified”, mostly sweet red wine, whose production 

is centred on the coastal town of Oporto. 

Portugal is also well known for making “Vinho Verde”, 

literally meaning “green wine”, not referring to its colour 

but more its style which is fresh and best drunk young. 

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PORTUGAL 

RED 

“Escapada” Vinho Tinto 

Aromas of ripe red fruits. Cherry and blackcurrant 

flavours with a fresh acidity and fine oak notes. 

“Vinha do Fonte”, Touriga Nacional 

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“Escapada” Vinho Branco 

Lively and fresh with floral and citrus notes. Good acidity 

with freshness and fruit. 

“Escapada” Vinho Verde 

From the traditional varieties, Trajadura, Loureiro, Arinto 

and Avesso. Fresh, fruity and light. 

ROSÉ 

Escapada Vinho Rosa 


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Oregon 

Idaho 

REDWOODS 

REDWOODS 

Nevada 

SIERRA FOOTHILLS 

INLAND VALLEYS 

CENTRAL COAST 

Pacific Ocean 

SOUTH COAST 

Arizona 

Mexico 

USA 

Wine is produced in several regions in the USA, but it is 

the wines from California that are best known outside 

it, and for good reason. Californian wine production 

typically ranks in the top 5 global wine producers but 

domestic demand can restrict their exports. In recent 

years, “Zinfandel Blush” has become the principal 

Californian wine available in the UK and it is unfortunate 

therefore that many wine drinkers opinion on the wines 

of the USA is clouded by this because when their power 

is matched with finesse, Californian wines can compare 

with and even outclass their European counterparts. 

Although it will often cost a goodly amount to prove 

this theory! 

The sunny climate shows through in the nature of 

the wines produced, often in styles reminiscent of 

The Rhône Valley in France. Chardonnay, Sauvignon 

and Viognier are key white varietals (with the Sauvignon 

often oaked to produce what is referred to as “Fume 

Blanc”) with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet 

France being employed to produce wines styled as 

“Bordeaux Blends” if not simply on their own. California’s 

biggest contribution to the wine world however is in the 

production of BIG Zinfandels (that’s red as well as the 

“Blush” form!!) 

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USA 

CALIFORNIA 

RED 

Zinfandel “770 Miles” 

Flavours of blackberries with light tannins with a warm 

and pleasant finish. 

Cabernet Sauvignon “Gold County” 

Ruby red with ripe fruit characters of cherries and fruit 

jam. A great value Californian Cabernet. 

Napa Cellars, Napa Valley Pinot Noir 

WHITE 

"770 Miles" Chardonnay 

Napa Cellars, Napa Valley Chardonnay 

ROSÉ 

White Zinfandel Blush “Waters Edge” 

Coral pink with delicate and refreshing soft fruit flavours 

of strawberries and peaches. 

Zinfandel Rosé “Kissing Tree” 

Bursting with ripe aromas of wild strawberries and exotic 

fruit with a refreshing clean finish. 

Zinfandel Blush “Gold County” 

"Pink Orchid" Zinfandel Rosé 


QUEENSLAND 

WESTERN AUSTRALIA 

NEW SOUTH WALES 

SOUTH AUSTRALIA 

VICTORIA 

Bass Strait 

Tasman Sea 

TASMANIA 

Great Australian Bight 

AUSTRALIA 

Reliability, flavour and simple labelling have all 

contributed to help Australia establish itself as a major 

producer of high volume selling wines. Many regions 

prove much too warm to produce grapes such as Pinot 

Noir and Sauvignon Blanc but these varietals have 

been established in the more cooler areas. Australian 

producers embarked upon a major planting programme 

in the 1990’s which saw them able to produce cheaper 

wines without having to rely on more inferior varietals. 

From the mid 1980’s until well into the 2000’s Australia 

arguably showed the world how to make and market the 

selling of wine. 

Not that Australia is perfect, over-oaking and the 

production of wines that although technically correct, 

lack the soul of the French “terroir” may differentiate the 

great from the good, but generally speaking Australian 

wine production is known for quality, consistency 

and value for money. 

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AUSTRALIA 

RED 

Shiraz Cabernet Brookford 

“Euca Hill” Shiraz 

“Waters Edge” Shiraz 

Soft, well rounded and easy drinking with well balanced 

fruit flavours and a spicy finish. 

Mountbridge Reserve Shiraz 

“Old Station” Shiraz, Coonawarra, South Australia 

Aromas of blackberry and liquorice with cracked black 

pepper overtones. 

“Old Pumphouse” Shiraz, Thomson Estate, 

South Australia 

Aromas of cocoa and vanilla balanced by fruit character, 

some herbs and a bright cranberry finish. 

“Toolunka” Cabernet Sauvignon Thomson Estate, 


“The Antiquarian”, Barossa Valley Shiraz, 

Thomson Estate (Parcel) 

An Antiquarian collects rare and ancient books, a name 

befitting the quality of this rare and exclusive wine. 

Shiraz-Merlot Aldridge Estate 

Tempus Two “Silver Series” Merlot 

A round, plump Merlot, with red berry and bramble fruit 

and a rich full palate. 

WHITE 

Chardonnay “Waters Edge” 

Classic dry white with vibrant aromas and flavours of 

apple, pear and tropical fruits. 

Chardonnay-Semillon Brookford 

Chardonnay “Euca Hill” 

“Lookout Ridge” Chardonnay Thomson Estate, 


Bright and vibrant, with a lean, mineral character and 

flavours of stone fruits and jasmine. 

Chardonnay Aldridge Estate 

Tempus Two, “Silver Series” Pinot Gris 

Crisp and refreshing with classic characters of pear on 

the nose and a vibrant natural acidity. 

Tempus Two, “Copper Series” Wilde Chardonnay 

Chardonnay McGuigan “Black Label” 

Mountbridge Reserve Chardonnay 

ROSÉ 

Shiraz Rosé “Euca Hill” 

Tempus Two “Silver Series” Shiraz 

Red berries, with hints of white pepper and spice. 

Tempus Two “Copper Series” GSM 

Tempus Two “Pewter Series” Barossa Valley Shiraz 

McGuigan “Black Label” Shiraz 

McGuigan “Black Label” Merlot 


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SALTA 

TUCUMÁN 

South Atlantic Ocean 

CATAMARCA 

LA RIOJA 

SAN JUAN 

MENDOZA 

PATAGONIA 

ARGENTINA 

Wine production in Argentina has developed significantly 

in the last 20 years or so. Varietals such as Malbec have 

become so popular around the world that many drinkers 

believe it is native to the country although maybe it is the 

focus on a smaller number of varietals that has enabled 

Argentinian producers to create more impressive and 

commercially popular wines than the more “rustic” 

styles of its native France. 

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ARGENTINA 

RED 

Malbec-Shiraz “Finca Clasica” 

“Toro Fuerte” Malbec, San Juan 

Malbec “Pablo Cortez”, Mendoza 

A delicate mixture of berries, plums and cherries on the 

nose with rounded tannins. 

ROSÉ 

Mesa Trinas Malbec Rosé 

A bright nose of strawberries and cherries. Creamy 

but light and refreshing with plenty of delicate, sweet 

red fruit. 

“Tribu” Malbec, Mendoza 

The lighter side of Malbec with aromas of berries and fine 

herbs. Medium bodied with round tannins. 

“Old Station” Malbec, Mendoza 

Fragrant aromas of cherry, kirsch and spice with 

cassis and brambles leading to a cherry cinnamon 

crumble finish. 

Malbec Trivento “Private Selection” 

Mesa Trinas Malbec 

Malbec “Phebus” 

Malbec Reservado “Phebus” 

WHITE 

Chardonnay Pablo Cortez 

Mesa Trinas Torrontes 

A nose of peach, apricot and honeysuckle with a dry 

palate of passion fruit, honeyed lemon and orchard fruits. 


NORTHLAND 

Tasman Sea 

AUCKLAND 

WAIKATO / BAY OF PLENTY 

GISBORNE 

NELSON 

HAWKE’S BAY 

WAIRARAPA 

MARLBOROUGH 

WAIPARA VALLEY / CANTERBURY 

South Atlantic Ocean 

CENTRAL OTAGO 

NEW ZEALAND 

The coolest of the southern-hemisphere wine countries 

which really shows in the freshness and flavour of wines 

produced. The progress made in wine production since 

the early 1970’s is quite remarkable and indeed has led 

to an almost dominant market position in the production 

of some varietals, notably Sauvignon Blanc which was 

only first planted in the Marlborough region in 1973 

and which started to make the rest of the world think 

in the mid 1980’s. It was only when other promising 

wines from the likes of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and 

sparkling wines started to appear that the sceptics 

were forced to reconsider. 

New Zealand producers continue to experiment with 

varietals that many European doubters believe will never 

succeed but thankfully the pioneers ignore them and 

continue to blaze a trail. 

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NEW ZEALAND 

RED 

Pinot Noir “Neptune Point” 

“Tiki Estate” Pinot Noir, Waipara 

Aromas of dark cherry and plum supported by a 

background of toasted oak. 

WHITE 

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc “Neptune Point” 

“Tananga” New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 

Crunchy green fruits, bell pepper, grass and gooseberry 

and underlying tropical fruits. 

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc “Riversdale” 

“Nika Tiki” Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 

A wonderful crisp and refreshing Sauvignon. 

Inviting fresh lime, lemon and tropical fruit flavours. 

ROSÉ 

“Nika Tiki” Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Rosé 

A dash of Marlborough Pinot Noir to make it pink. 

Bursting with fresh, floral aromas with berries 

and spice. 


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ATACAMA REGION 

South Pacific Ocean 

COQUIMBO REGION 

ACONCAQGUA REGION 

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION 

SOUTH REGION 

AUSTRAL REGION 

Argentina 

CHILE 

Chile first made its mark on wine production with 

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot which offered softer and 

more juicy styles than those more typically from France, 

however its growers are now offering much more. Now 

etched firmly in folklore is the former “confusion” over 

Carmenere which until the mid 1990’s was incorrectly 

identified as Merlot meaning that between 60% and 90% 

of vineyards had been incorrectly named and at a time 

when Carmenere had become almost extinct in its 

native Bordeaux. 

On Trade wine lists invariably feature Chilean Merlot 

and Sauvignon Blanc, wines that have become major 

volume players commercially, driven by their consistency 

and value for money. The global success of these key 

varietals has enabled producers to expand their portfolios 

with Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay 

enjoying significant volumes and Carmenere now well 

established in its own right along with Malbec, Syrah 

and some Gewürztraminer. 

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CHILE 

RED 

Merlot “Rio Roca” 

Cabernet Sauvignon “Volandas” 

Merlot “Volandas” 

“Peregrino” Cabernet Sauvignon 

“Peregrino” Merlot 

Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva “Lomas Carrera” 

Merlot Reserva “Lomas Carrera” 

Carmenere Reserva “Lomas Carrera” 

Cabernet Sauvignon CyT 

Flavours of red plums and chocolate, medium bodied 

with a round finish. 

Merlot CyT 

Ruby coloured with hints of cherry and a round full 

bodied lasting aroma. 

Merlot Concha y Toro Mountain Range 

Bright ruby colour with suggestion of plums, cherries and 

pepper, smooth and round bodied. 

Cabernet Sauvignon Concha y Toro Mountain Range 

Medium bodied with rich fruit flavours and a soft, 

velvety texture. 

“Tinamou” Pinot Noir 

"Irene Morales" Carménére - Cabernet Sauvignon 

"Irene Morales" Syrah - Cabernet Sauvignon 

"Mas Andes" Merlot, Bn Philippe de Rothschild 

Redcurrant, raspberry and cherry aromas with a fruit 

driven palate of red and black fruits. 

"Mas Andes" Reserva Carmenere, Bn Philippe 

de Rothschild 

Powerful and intense notes of black fruit and pepper 

with vanilla and coffee. 

WHITE 

Sauvignon Blanc “Rio Roca” 

Sauvignon Blanc “Volandas” 

Chardonnay “Volandas” 

Sauvignon Blanc “Peregrino” 

Chardonnay “Peregrino” 

Sauvignon Blanc CyT 

Fresh on the palate with light and mild balanced tastes 

of peach and apples. 

CyT Chardonnay - Pedro Ximinez 

Fruity with refreshing citric apple palate, well balanced 

with hints of sweetness. 

Sauvignon Blanc Concha y Toro "Mountain Range" 

Light yellow colour. Hints of peaches, being fresh and 

fruity with a long finish. 

Chardonnay Concha y Toro "Mountain Range" 

Fresh and fruity with notes of pineapple, citrus fruits and 

peaches, complex and well balanced with a fresh palate. 

“Lomas Carrera Reserva” Sauvignon Blanc 

“Lomas Carrera Reserva” Chardonnay 

"Irene Morales" Chardonnay 

"Mas Andes" Sauvignon Blanc, Bn Philippe de Rothschild 

Fresh and generous citrus and grapefruit notes with 

exotic tropical fruit flavours. 

ROSÉ 

“Rio Roca” Rosé 

“Peregrino” Cabernet Rosé 

Cabernet Rosé “Volandas” 


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OLIFANTS RIVER 

South 

Pacific 

Ocean 

NORTHERN CAPE 

COASTAL REGION 

BREEDE RIVER VALLEY 

KLEIN KAROO 

CAPE SOUTH COAST 

Indian Ocean 

SOUTH AFRICA 

There is a long history of wine making in South Africa, 

but it is fair to say that its wine has struggled to match 

the success of its key New World competitors. A key 

reason for this is identified as the impact of the apartheid 

era which meant South African wine makers were 

largely cut off from international developments in both 

technology and consumer taste. Improvements across 

the board since the 1990’s have been significant with a 

combination of ripe fruit flavours of a sunny climate and 

European style structure delivering exciting wines and 

good volume production. 

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SOUTH AFRICA 

RED 

Pinotage “Klippenkop” 

Merlot “Waters Edge” 

Easy drinking with lively cherry and blackberry flavours 

with hints of cocoa and violets. 

Ruby Cabernet “Kleindal” 

Pinotage “Kleindal” 

“Penitino” Merlot 

Soft and smooth with notes of red and black cherries. 

Really great value. 

“Cape Marlin” Shiraz 

Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Rupert and 

Rothschild Classique 

Wine partnership between Baron Benjamin de Rothschild 

and Anthonij Rupert. Full complex and appetising. 

WHITE 

“Penitino” Pinot Grigio 

A lovely wine, simply dry and fruity. 

“Cape Marlin” Chenin Blanc 

Tropical fruit flavours being full and prominent with 

a crisp lingering finish. 

Chenin Blanc “Klippenkop” 

Chenin Blanc “Kleindal” 

Sauvignon Blanc “Kleindal” 

Sauvignon Blanc Bon Courage 

Bon Courage Unwooded Chardonnay 

Bon Courage “Prestige Cuvée” Chardonnay 

Cabernet Sauvignon Bon Courage 

Bon Courage “Pepper Tree” Shiraz 

Pinotage Bon Courage 

Shiraz “Inkara” 


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DESSERT WINE 

PORT 

Château Lavignac Sauternes, Bordeaux, France (37.5cl) 

Sauternes, Château De Suduiraut, Bordeaux, 

France (37.5cl) 

“Vistamar” Late Harvest Moscatel, Chile (37.5cl) 

Aromas of white flowers, peach and apricots. 

Honeyed on the palate and deliciously sweet. 

Chianti Classico Vin Santo, Rocca Dela Macìe, 

Italy (50cl) 

A bouquet rich with honey, nectar and dried fruits. 

A classic dessert wine. 

“L’Ecrù” Passito di Sicilia, Sicily (50cl) 

A sweet aromatic wine. Well balanced and fruity. 

Rocca Sveva Recioto di Soave DOCG, Italy (50cl) 

An intense spicy aroma and a well rounded sweet flavour. 

“Windsor” Fine Ruby 

Young, fruit character with a perfect balance. Great with 

desserts or cheese. 

“Windsor” Special Reserve 

Fresh, rich and full bodied with plum and spice characters. 

“Graham’s” Late Bottled Vintage 

Enticing aromas of red and black fruits with notes of mint 

and eucalyptus. 

“Graham’s” 10 Year Old Tawny 

Pale amber colour with a nose of mandarin oranges and a 

palate of honeyed fruit. 


VALLÉE DE LA MARNE 

MONTAGNE DE REIMS 

CÔTE DES BLANCS 

CÔTE DE SÉZANNE 

CÔTE DES BAR 

SPARKLING 

From Champagne at the top of the pile all the way down 

through the various methods of producing wine with 

bubbles, there is a wealth of choice and price to pay. 

Production methods vary, from secondary fermentation 

in bottle (the “champagne” or “traditional” method) 

through secondary fermentation in a large tank to 

wine carbonated in a way that would be used to make 

i.e. lemonade. 

Champagne continues to be the premium sparkling 

wine of choice although volumes are significantly lower 

than the more “easy drinking” and affordable current 

favourite “Prosecco”. 

Champagne is made using one of or a combination 

of three possible grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot 

Noir and Pinot Meunier) and must be produced in the 

champagne region in Northern France. Other sparkling 

wines employing the traditional method and which are 

well worth looking out as are invariably just as good 

and for a fraction of the cost are Cava (Spain), Cremant 

(regionalised across France), Saumur (Loire Valley, 

France). Most other countries producing wine will have 

something to offer including England, whose sparkling 

wines have become truly world class in recent years but 

do carry a champagne price tag. 

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SPARKLING 

FRANCE 

WHITE 

“Louis Perdrier” Brut 

Delightful French sparkling wine. Soft and dry with an 

all round delicacy and freshness. 

Patriarche Crémant de Bourgogne Brut 

Great Champagne alternative with creamy fruit palate, 

elegant bubbles and a fine, persistent finish. 

ROSÉ 

“Louis Perdrier” Rosé 

Light with good fruit showing through. A a great 

colour too! 

SPAIN 

WHITE 

“Gran Livenza” Cava 

ITALY 

WHITE 

“Nua” Prosecco Spumante 

Botter Prosecco Spumante 

Delicately fruity with a slightly aromatic bouquet being 

well balanced with a light body. 

“Cortestrada” Prosecco 

Crisp and delicate with notes of apples, peach and acacia. 

“Cortestrada” Prosecco 1.5L Magnum 

Famiglia Pasqua “Romeo & Juliet” Prosecco Brut DOC 

ROSÉ 

“Nua” Rosé Spumante 

Botter Rosato Spumante 

Prosecco style being dry, soft and well balanced on the 

palate with red berry fruit characteristics. 

Famiglia Pasqua “Romeo & Juliet” Rosé Spumante 


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CHAMPAGNE 

WHITE 

Castelnau Brut Classique NV 

Rich and balanced on the palate with delicate aromatic 

notes, bags of complexity and personality. 

Castelnau Demi-Sec NV 

Delicate fruity flavours of cooked yellow plums with a 

touch of tropical fruit. 

Castelnau “Blanc de Blancs” 

Roasted almonds and hazelnuts while figs, candied 

lemon and biscuit notes combine to form an intense 

and lingering finish. 

Champagne Barons de Rothschild NV 

“Jules Feraud” Brut NV 

An excellent non-vintage, with a fine mousse of tiny 

bubbles and generous apple fruit and yeasty flavours. 

“Jules Feraud” Brut NV (37.5cl Half Bottle) 

“Jules Feraud” Brut NV (1.5L Magnum) 

“Jules Feraud” Brut NV (3.0L Jeroboam) 

Lanson “Black Label” NV 

Moët & Chandon “Brut Imperial” NV 

ROSÉ 

Castelnau Rosé NV 

A telling alchemy of Chardonnay and the Pinots, this is 

a cuvée with subtlety and roundness. 

“Jules Feraud” Rosé NV 

Lanson “Black Label” NV 

Lanson Rosé NV 

Moët & Chandon “Brut Imperial” NV 

Moët & Chandon Rosé Imperial NV 

Veuve Clicquot Brut NV 

Veuve Clicquot Rosé NV 

Bollinger “Special Cuvée” Brut NV 

Bollinger Rosé NV 

Dom Pérignon 

Krug “Grande Cuvée” 

Laurent Perrier “Cuvée Rosé” NV 

Veuve Clicquot Brut NV 

Bollinger “Special Cuvée” Brut NV 

Dom Pérignon 

Krug “Grande Cuvée” 


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SINGLE SERVE 

We are pleased to offer an extensive selection of single 

serve still and sparkling wines which now include the 

premium options of our top selling Neptune Point 

Marlborough Sauvignon and Old Station Malbec wines. 

Still wines are available in 187.5ml bottles with the 

sparkling wines in 200ml. 

Our “Got the Ticket”, plastic bottle range are ideal for 

outside catering functions, bars and festivals. 

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SINGLE SERVE RANGES 

ONE 4 ONE 

WILLIAMS GROVE 

RED 

Shiraz 

24 x 187.5ml 

RED 

Shiraz 

24 x 187.5ml 

Merlot 

24 x 187.5ml 

Merlot 

24 x 187.5ml 

Cabernet Sauvignon 

Malbec 

24 x 187.5ml 

24 x 187.5ml 

WHITE 

Sauvignon Blanc 

24 x 187.5ml 

WHITE 

Chardonnay 

24 x 187.5ml 

Sauvignon Blanc 

24 x 187.5ml 

Pinot Grigio 

24 x 187.5ml 

Chardonnay 

Pinot Grigio 

Liebfraumilch 

24 x 187.5ml 

24 x 187.5ml 

24 x 187.5ml 

ROSÉ 

Zinfandel Rosé 

24 x 187.5ml 

ROSÉ 

Zinfandel Blush 

24 x 187.5ml 

Dry Rosé 

24 x 187.5ml 


SINGLE SERVE RANGES 

PREMIUM 

RED 

Rioja Castillo di Albai 

“Old Station” Malbec, 

Mendoza, Argentina 

12 x 187.5ml 

24 x 187.5ml 

WHITE 

“Neptine Point” Marlborough 

Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 

24 x 187.5ml 

SPARKLING 

WHITE 

Prosecco Spumante “One4One” 

“Cortestrada” Prosecco DOC Extra Dry 

Prosecco “Lunetta” 

24 x 200ml 

24 x 200ml 

24 x 200ml 

ROSÉ 

Italian Sparkling Rosé “One4One” 

“Cortestrada” Prosecco DOC Extra Dry 

Prosecco “Lunetta” 

Sparkling Rosé “Lunetta” 

24 x 200ml 

24 x 200ml 

24 x 200ml 

24 x 200ml 

GOT THE TICKET 

PET (Plastic Bottles) 

RED 

Merlot 

Shiraz 

24 x 187.5ml 

24 x 187.5ml 

WHITE 

Sauvignon Blanc / Airen 

Pinot Grigio 

24 x 187.5ml 

24 x 187.5ml 

ROSÉ 

Zinfandel Rosé 

24 x 187.5ml 

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WINE STYLES 

Red, White or Rosé? 

From dry to sweet and light to full-bodied. Sparkling 

or fortified. There are wines for every taste. 

RED 

Fresh, Fruity and lighter bodied 

Simple and juicy for drinking today. If oak is present, 

you will hardly notice it. 

Loire French, Valpolicella and Bardolino from Italy, 

Cinsault, some Pinot Noir’s. 

Medium to full-bodied 

Well flavoured but not “blockbusting”. Some oak ageing. 

ROSÉ 

For some, rosé is just for summer, or frankly never! 

For others it is the best of both worlds or the world itself. 

Bright, dark, dry, sweet. 

Most red grape varieties are capable of making good 

rosés but many rosés are a blend of white wine with a 

dash of something red to colour as required. Some of 

the best will typically be made from Grenache, 

Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz (Syrah) or Merlot. 

French Bordeaux, Italian Chianti and Montepulciano 

d’Abruzzo, Rioja, Chilean Merlot, NZ Pinot Noir. 

Full Bodied and powerful 

Big, spiced and oaky. Mouth-filling flavour and texture. 

Maybe tannic when young and need time to mature 

and integrate. 

Australian Shiraz, Argentinian Malbec, Rhône from 

France, Italian Primitivo and Amarone. Californian 

Zinfandel, Spanish Ribera del Duero. 

WHITE 

Crisp, dry and light bodied 

Tend to be pale, young and without the influence of oak 

and with a finish that is crisp and refreshing. 

Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadet, Un-oaked Chardonnay, 

Pinot Grigio, Garganega, Pecorino. 

Aromatic and floral - Dry to medium-sweet 

Tend to be marked out by their floral, spicy or fruity 

aromas. Can be light or medium-full bodied. 

Viognier, Riesling. Gewürtztraminer, Moscatel. 

Tangy or steely, medium-bodied 

Largely oak-free, assertive and sometimes pungent, 

dry white wines with a zesty character. 

NZ, Chile and Loire Sauvignon’s. Bordeaux whites, 

Spanish Albarinho, Portugal and Austria. 

Full bodied and richly flavoured 

White wines with power and oaky depth. 

Not just Chardonnay. 

Chardonnay from the New World, Burgundies, Rhône, 

Spain and Southern Italy. 

Viognier, barrel fermented Chenin Blanc, White Rioja. 

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WINE STYLES 

SPARKLING 

Sparkling wines come in all shapes and sizes. The 

quality market still dominated by Champagne and the 

value, volume fizz by Italian Prosecco. The better value 

“traditional” (or champagne) method will see you trying 

French Cremant’s, Saumur and good quality Cava from 

Spain. Most wine producing countries will produce some 

“fizz” to varying degrees of success and the English 

sparkling wine business has grown significantly in 

quality, reputation and value in recent years. With many 

reputable Champagne producers buying up significant 

chunks of the English South Coast. 

Champagne, Cremant’s and Saumur from France, Cava 

from Spain, Prosecco from Italy. Australia, New Zealand, 

the USA and England all produce good quality at varying 

price points, using various grape varieties typical of 

sparkling wine production and some more unusual. 

Exploring wines and trying something new 

One of the biggest challenges is getting the customer to 

try something new. After all, they tend to know what they 

like and further know that they are paying more in a pub 

or restaurant than if they were buying to drink at home 

and are reluctant to buy something they may not enjoy. 

But still, it’s always worth giving the customer the chance 

to say “No thanks” and so here are a few “If you like….., 

why not try….?” Suggestions to give to your staff when 

trying to encourage your customer to trade up or try 

something different. 

If you like Unoaked Aussie Chardonnay, why not try a 

French Chablis? 

If you like Viognier, why not try an Argentinian Torrontes? 

If you like Pinot Grigio, why not try a Muscadet or 

Picpoul de Pinet? 

If you like New Zealand Sauvignon, why not try 

a Sancerre? 

If you like Oaky whites, why not try White Rioja and 

Southern Burgundies? 

If you like lighter bodied reds, have you tried Valpolicella? 

If you like Chilean Red, have you tried something 

from Bordeaux? 

If you like Pinot Noir, have you tried something from 

Burgundy or even the South of France? 

If you like Malbec, have you tried Aussie Shiraz or 

Primitivo from Puglia? 


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Edwards are proud to be an invited 

member of The Society of Vintners, 

considered by many to be the 

country’s foremost on-trade wine 

buying group. 

The Society brings together some of the top wine 

wholesalers in the UK, and combines their knowledge 

and expertise to bring their members access to 

exclusive and award-winning wines. Members work 

positively and collaboratively to ensure that everyone 

benefits, and with extensive UK stocks, all SoV 

wines are supplied quickly and efficiently. Quality is 

assured as all wines are independently reviewed by 

a Master of Wine; and all The Society’s wine producers 

are regularly assessed to ensure that they meet the 

highest standards. 

WWW.SOCIETYVINTNERS.CO.UK

Edwards Beers & Wine Supplies Ltd, 

Unit 5, Grovebury Place, 

Grovebury Road, 

Leighton Buzzard, 

Beds LU7 4SH. 

Tel: 01525 372290. 

Fax: 01525 853220. 

Email: enquiries@edwardsdrinks.com 

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