London Winter Festival 2019 - The Official Brochure

London Winter Festival 

November 16 th 2019 

HAC London

Upcoming Event 

Ultimate Champagne 

Evening 

Tuesday, December 10th 2019 

6:30 - 9:30pm 

Where: Lansdowne Club, 

Mayfair - London W1J 5JD 

Every year we bring five selected Maisons to a restricted group of 

Champagne lovers. 

Our Ultimate Champagne Evening is a unique opportunity to taste and 

learn about the most exclusive Cuvées in the UK market surrounded by 

like-minded connoisseurs. AND you'll leave with a premium goody bag that 

includes a comprehensive tasting brochure and, of course, a bottle of 

Champagne! 

This year we are proud to feature selected pours from: 

Salon Delamotte, Philipponnat, Charles Heidsieck, Louis Roderer Cristal 

and Cattier. Truly unmissable. 

Places are strictly limited. Book fast to avoid disappointment. 

Tickets available at: www.thewinegang.com 

15% Discount 

with code 

Winter19UCE

It's (always) time to be merry! 

It's always with particular anticipation that we plan our London Winter Festival 

each year. On the one hand, it opens the festive season and the gate to all things 

merry, on the other hand it serves as the perfect wrap-up to another intense year 

of hard work, bringing you the best events and wine reviews. 

Above all it is a key moment to celebrate, surrounded by all our exhibitors and 

guests. 

This year we are particularly proud of hosting one of the most diverse line-ups we 

have ever had, as well as having an extremely special schedule of masterclasses 

and pop-up presentations. All the sessions are unique and offer unmissable 

opportunities to learn directly from some of the industry's experts (if not legends!). 

And don't miss the chance to ask for advice directly from producers and retailers, 

and to stock up for the Christmas Season taking advantage of some very special 

offers. 

We hope you enjoy the event and that this is but the first of a series of great 

moments, over the coming weeks, sharing the best food & wine with family and 

friends. 

A special thank you to 

All the best 

Ant, David & Jo 

Premium Partner & 

Official glassware 

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Index 

Floorplan page 5 

Schedule 

Pop-ups page 6 

Masterclasses - Session #1 page 7 

Masterclasses - Session #2 page 10 

Food Lounge page 12 

Le Cordon Bleu 

Piha Pies 

Paxton & Whitfield 

Manna Eating 

Chocolate Voyage 

Tasting guide page 15 

1 - Sud de France page 18 

2 - Rebel Pi page 20 

3 - Errazuriz page 21 

4 - The Wine Society page 22 

5 - Schott Zwiesel page 24 

6 - Eat Spain Drink Spain page 25 

7 - Majestic Wine page 27 

8 - Royal Tokaji page 30 

9 - Novel Wines page 32 

10 - Viñalba page 33 

11 - Aldi page 34 

12 - Wines from Castilla y León page 36 

13 - Tanners Wines page 38 

14 - Squealing Pig page 40 

15 - Cider is Wine page 43 

16 - Solaris page 45 

17 - Lea & Sandeman page 47 

18 - Penfolds page 49 

19 - The Whisky Exchange page 52 

20 - New Zealand Winegrowers page 53 

21 - Azevedo page 55 

21 - Casa Ferreirinha page 55 

21 - Sandeman page 56 

22 - Taste Argentina page 57 

23 - People's Choice Wine Awards page 58 

English Wine Zone page 59 

1e - Nyetimber page 60 

2e - Herbert Hall page 62 

3e - Fox & Fox page 62 

4e - Bride Valley page 63 

5e - Greyfriars Vineyard page 64 

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Masterclasses & Pop-up’s 

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Tasting Hall 

1 - Sud de France 

2 - Rebel Pi 

3 - Errazuriz 

4 - The Wine Society 

5 - Schott Zwiesel 

6 - Eat Spain Drink Spain 

7 - Majestic Wine 

8 - Royal Tokaji 

9 - Novel Wines 

10 - Viñalba 

11 - Aldi 

12 - Junta de Castilla y León 

13 - Tanners 

14 - Squealing Pig 

15 - Cider is Wine 

16 - Solaris 

17 - Lea & Sandeman 

18 - Penfolds 

19 - The Whisky Exchange 

20 - New Zealand Winegrowers 

21 - Azevedo/Casa 

Ferreirinha/Sandeman 

22 -Taste Argentina 

23 - People’s Choice Wine 

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English Wine Zone 

1e - Nyetimber 

2e - Herbert Hall 

3e - Fox & Fox 

4e - Bride Valley 

5e - Greyfriars Vineyard 

Lounge: 

1F - Piha Pies 

2F - Paxton & Whitfield 

3F - Le Cordon Bleu 

4F - Manna Eating 

5F - Chocolate Voyage 

Reception 

Cloakroom & Toilets

Schedule 

Our festivals are as much about learning as they are about having the best 

possible time. Combining both fun and knowledge, our activities will hopefully 

challenge your assumptions and expand your horizons, while engaging with 

exhibitors and fellow guests. And with The Wine Gang of course! 

Join us, ask questions, enjoy! 

Pop-ups 

Sign up in advance for these (free) 20-mins presentations. A unique opportunity to 

learn and engage in unique tasting experiences in a approachable and fun format. 

Session #1 

1:00 Cider is Wine 

with Alistair Morrell 

[Table 15] 

1:45 Penfolds with 

Peter English & Anthony Rose 

[Table 18] 

2:30 “Chocolate & Whisky Pairing Workshop” by 

Chocolate Voyage with Tracy Chapman 

[Masterclass Room] 

Session #2 

5:45 Rebel Pi Ice Wine 

with Jackie Fast 

[Table 2] 

6:20 Squealing Pig 

with Guy Roughley & Ines Salpico 

[Masterclass Room] 

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Schedule 

Masterclasses are booked in advance before the festival. BUT please check with 

reception for remaining places and to secure your seat today! 

We always save a few spots for same-day booking! 

Masterclasses - Session #1 

12:30 - An Introduction to English Wine 

- A sense of Terroir and Craft 

with Steven Spurrier 

Join wine legend Steven Spurrier on an exploration of the achievements and 

potential of English terroir and winemaking. Steven will guide you through an 

exquisite line-up of Wiston, Gusbourne and (his own) Bride Valley wines for a 

comprehensive understanding of England as a premium wine producing country, 

where talented vignerons are making world-class still and sparkling cuvées! 

1:15 - Savoury Choux Delights and Wine 

- a wine & food pairing masterclass 

with Ian Waghorn and Matthieu Longuère MS 

A unique opportunity to engage with Le Cordon Bleu’s leading educational team 

- Chef Ian Waghorn and wine development manager Matthieu Longuère - and 

learn about the craft and scienece behind food & wine pairing. Waghorn’s team 

will be preparing delicious choux’s on site that attendees will taste alongside wines 

carefully selected by Longuere. Full recipes and tasting notes will be provided so 

that you can use your knowledge during your Christmas celebrations and show off 

as the perfect host! 

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Schedule 

Masterclasses - Session #1 /cont 

2:15 - DO Rueda: A focus on Verdejo 

with David Williams 

Rueda is the quintessential home of local grape variety Verdejo. In this Masterclass 

Junta de Castilla y León brings you an impressive range from some of the best 

producers for a full understanding of the varietal’s potential and of how it can 

express different terroirs and winemaking choices. 

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Schedule 

Masterclasses - Session #2 

4:30 - Savoury Choux Delights and Wine 

- a wine & food pairing masterclass 

with Ian Waghorn and Matthieu Longuère MS 

A unique opportunity to engage with Le Cordon Bleu’s leading educational team 

- Chef Ian Waghorn and wine development manager Matthieu Longuère - and 

learn about the craft and scienece behind food & wine pairing. Waghorn’s team 

will be preparing delicious choux’s on site that attendees will taste alongside wines 

carefully selected by Longuere. Full recipes and tasting notes will be provided so 

that you can use your knowledge during your Christmas celebrations and show off 

as the perfect host! 

5:15 - The Wines and Grapes of Castilla y León 

with David Williams 

A journey through the different DOC’s of Castilla y León, for a full understanding 

of the region’s multiple terroirs and grape varieties. From Rueda’s refreshing 

Verdejos to Ribera del Duero’s rich Tempranillos, this masterclass offers a unique 

opportunity to taste some of the best wines from the ‘heart of Spain’. And be 

ready to be surprised by a single varietal ‘Prieto Picudo’! 

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Schedule - Masterclasses 

Masterclasses - Session #2 /cont 

6:15 - Nyetimber - the ultimate masterclass 

Nyetimber will be hosting a masterclasses with a dedicated Brand Ambassador, 

offering attendees the opportunity to discover the craftsmanship and artistry 

behind every bottle of Nyetimber. The experience will also provide a rare and 

exclusive chance to savour England’s finest prestige cuvée, Nyetimber 1086 Rosé, 

alongside the award-winning Classic Cuvée 2010 Magnum and Blanc de Blancs 

2007 Magnum sparkling wines. 

Do not miss the chance to taste and learn about these unique (and extremely 

limited) wines. 

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Food Lounge 

Le Cordon Bleu 

cordonbleu.edu/london | Inst: @lecordonbleulondon 

With over 120 years’ experience, Le Cordon Bleu is the leading global network of culinary arts 

and hospitality management institutes, providing the finest education in cuisine, patisserie, 

wine and management from short courses to professional diplomas. 

Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or looking to turn your hobby into a career, Le Cordon 

Bleu London is sure to have the perfect programme to suit your needs. You will be taught by 

wine experts, who will share their know-how helping you to develop into an industry-ready 

professional or simply to get the knowledge you’ve dreamed of. 

Visit our stand to participate in our fun and educational blind tasting game, where you will 

guess the answers to the following questions: 

- Where do I come from? 

- What makes me unique? 

- How old am I? 

- What am I? 

Paxton & Whitfield 

paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk | @paxtonscheese 

Paxton & Whitfield was first recorded as a partnership in 1797, but its origins began in 1742 

when Stephen Cullum set up a cheese stall in Aldwych market. The Company's reputation 

grew steadily, culminating in 1850 with the honour of being appointed cheesemonger to HM 

Queen Victoria. It was the first of many Royal Warrants that the Company has held. 

After World War II and a series of different owners, business improved as Paxtons rekindled 

their contacts with the traditional cheesemakers of rural Britain and started bringing in the 

best that Europe could offer. Customers who value quality know they will always be able to 

find it at Paxtons. As Winston Churchill once observed "a gentleman only buys his cheese at 

Paxton & Whitfield". In Paxton's third century of trading we hope you will allow us to help you 

enjoy the fascinating and diverse world of cheese too. 

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Food Lounge 

Piha Pies 

piha-pies.co.uk | @PihaPies 

Discover the incredible award-winning pies inspired by the classic pies of New Zealand: a 

delicious pastry bursting with rich, juicy flavours… and oh so easy-to-eat no matter where you 

are, because they fit so perfectly in the palm of your hand. 

Manna Eating 

mannaeating.co.uk | twit: @manna_eating | inst: @manna.eating 

At Manna, we are passionate about your wellbeing. We aim to provide you with a sensory 

experience. We throw open our arms to the nutrient-dense wholegrains, the vitamin-packed 

fruit and the mineral-filled vegetables that Mother Natures provides in abundance. 

Whilst the food industry becomes ever more processed, we promise to deliver natural food 

creations to entice and excite your tastebuds - no additives, no preservatives, no refined flours 

or sugars, no manufacturing. Just pure, honest, good food. 

Chocolate Voyage 

chocolatevoyage.com | @chocolatevoyage 

Chocolate Voyage - Purveyor of the newest generation of craft chocolate made from the rarest and 

most flavourful cacao in the world. The craft movement for real chocolate had begun. Chocolate 

Voyage want to inspire and educate people to discover chocolate for it’s flavours like wine, based 

on varietals, tropical origin and maker. 

Founder Tracy Chapman is a Master Taster, Educator and also Judge for the International 

Chocolate Awards. 

Join Tracy for her 

Chocolate & Whisky Pairing Workshop 

2:30pm 

Register at reception for this unique tasting experience! 

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The Leading Global Network of Culinary Arts 

and Hospitality Management Institutes 

Passionate about wine? 

In addition to culinary courses, Le Cordon Bleu London also offers a range 

of wine courses, delivering the same standards of teaching and expertise. 

The Diploma in Wine, Gastronomy and Management provides an 

in-depth knowledge of wine, gastronomy and wine business management, while 

the Certificate in Wine & Beverage Studies helps build understanding, awareness 

and appreciation for wine, as well as other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. 

Our evening classes are also a good way for enthusiasts to gain a sound 

understanding of wine. 

There really is something for everyone 

at Le Cordon Bleu London 

cordonbleu.edu/london 

+44 (0)20 7400 3900

Tasting Guide

Tasting Guide 

This tasting brochure is designed as a guide to navigate the 300+ wines, ciders 

and spirits that you’ll be able to taste. 

Take notes, mark down your favourites, prepare your shopping list! 

Here is how to read and use your booklet: 

Reading the references: 

• Hugh Hamilton, Agent Provocateur, 2017, McLaren Vale, Australia (£19.00) 

style Producer Cuvée (Wine Name), vintage region, country price 

Decoding the Wine/drink styles: 

• Sparkling 

• White 

• Skin-fermented White (orange wine) 

• Rosé 

• Red 

• Sweet & Fortified 

• Spirits & Other Drinks 

• Cider 

And look out for this icon for exhibitors whose wines 

are available to buy and/or order today! 

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Sud de France 

Languedoc-Roussillon Sud Ouest Top 100 /cont. 

@suddefranceuk 

The wine producing region of Occitanie is enormous. It is in fact the largest in France in 

terms of size (263,000 ha) and a production accounting for over a third of the overall French 

production and 5% of global wine production. 

The Occitanie region combines the wine regions of the Languedoc and Roussillon with part of 

the vineyards of the South West and a small section of the vineyards of the south-west Rhône 

valley. The combined vinous wealth of these three vineyards equates to an incredibly diverse 

range of wines and styles. It is renowned as the most innovative wine region in France, and 

increasingly as a producer of world class top quality wines. 

A total of 56 grape varieties have been approved for making wine in Occitanie combining 

both well-known international varieties and more obscure, local varieties. 

It also has a wide diversity of terroirs, with 61 AOCs and 29 IGPs spread across 13 

departments, so there are always plenty of new and exciting wines to choose from! 

• 1. Maison Antech, Cuvée Héritage, 2016, AOC Crémant de Limoux, France 

Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Mauzac, Pinot Noir. A Crémant with a refined, light sparkle, the nose shows 

delicate scents of flowers and white peach with citrus fruit aromas. This is a very well balanced wine. 

[£20 - £24.99] 

• 2. Laurent Miquel, Albariño, 2018, IGP Aude, France 

100% Albariño, Aromas of grapefruit with a delicate floral overtone, the palate is refreshing with generous 

white peach flavours and a hint of lime on the finish. [£10 - £12.99] 

• 3. Cave de L'Ormarine, Cuvée Prestige, 2018, AOC Picpoul de Pinet, France 

100% Piquepoul blanc. Luminous, pale yellowy gold with pearly sheen hue. Reveals subtle lychee and pear 

aromas. Fresh attack revealing lemongrass and citrus aromas. Buttery notes and roundness lead to a soft 

persistent finish. A very well- balanced wine. [£10 - £12.99] 

• 4. Domaine du Grand Crès, Crescendo, 2017, AOC Corbières, France 

Roussanne, Vermentino. A dry and racy white wine, honeyed, creamy, with breadth and opulence. Aromas of 

grapefruit and white flowers. Good richness, good balancing acidity and complex flavours. [£10-12.99] 

• 5. Domaines Paul Mas, Jardin des Roses, 2018, AOC Languedoc, France 

Syrah, Grenache Noir, Cinsault. A lovely pale-pink colour, fine and subtle nose of berries aromas with red fruits 

notes, hints of blackberry and cherries. Palate is lively with notes of red fruits. [£13 - 14.99] 

• 6. Vignobles des 3 Châteaux, Taste The Difference Réserve, 2017, AOC Languedoc Pic- 

Saint-Loup, France 

Syrah, Grenache Noir. Deep red colour. Intense nose of garrigue, violet, blackcurrant and ripe fruits notes. 

Round and supple mouthfeel with silky tannins and long finish with peppered notes. [£10 - £12.99] 

• 7. Chateau des Estanilles, Le Clos du Fou, 2016, AOC Faugères, France 

Syrah, Grenache Noir. Deep ruby robe, and a pronounced yet delicate nose with aromas of violets and black 

fruit. On the palate, the wine has a surprising complexity and balance, and good tannic structure. Notes of 

cocoa, liquorice and coffee enhance the final bouquet. [£20 - £24.99] 

• 8. Cave de Roquebrun, Les Hauts de Saint-Martin, 2018, AOC Saint-Chinian, France 

Syrah, Grenache Noir, Carignan Noir, Mourvèdre. Spicy with a complex, chocolate-textured palate of dark 

fruits and a delicious herbal tang. packed with juicy black cherry fruit and spices. [£10 - £12.99] 

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Sud de France 

Languedoc-Roussillon Sud Ouest Top 100 /cont. 

@suddefranceuk 

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• 9. Gérard Bertrand, Château L'Hospitalet Grand Vin, 2017, AOC La Clape, France 

Syrah, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre. The intense nose carries predominant aromas of spices and red berries . 

On the palate, the fine, silky tannins enhance the fruity freshness of the wine. [£25+] 

• 10. Chateau de L'Herbe Sainte, Tradition, 2017, AOC Minervois, France 

Syrah, Carignan. Bright, deep red colour. Pleasant nose of black fruit, olive and garrigue. On the palate, a 

dense wine with well-integrated tannins and the same aromas reminiscent of southern France. [£10 - £12.99] 

• 11. Domaines Paul Mas, Chateau Jérémie, 2017, AOC Corbières, France 

Grenache Noir, Carignan Noir, Mourvèdre, Syrah. Intense purple colour. The nose has beautifully intense red 

fruits and fig aromas. On the palate the wine is soft and fruity with cherry and fresh walnut flavours and well 

integrated silky tannins. [£10 - 12.99] 

• 12. Château Peyssonnie, 2018, AOC Muscat de Frontignan, France 

100% Muscat à Petits Grains. Deep gold colour. Delicate nose with white flowers, honey and pear aromas. Full 

and sweet flavours are harmoniously balanced by elegant citrus notes. [£25+] 

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REBEL Pi Ice Wine 

rebelpi.com | Twitter: @REBEL_Pi | Instagran: @REBELPi 

Ice Wine Is the best thing the world doesn't know about because Canada has kept their very 

low yields to themselves. Until now. 

REBEL Pi Ice Wine was launched In Britain in 2018 - the first British company to ever own and 

exclusively Import this luxury product from the Okanagan Valley In British Columbia. With 

notes of pink grapefruit and honey, REBEL Pi has a unique freshness that makes It as equally 

good to pair with sashimi of scallop as the traditional sweet dessert or blue cheese. 

The use of Roussanne ensures that the intense flavours are tasted rather than becoming too 

cloying on the palate. 

Considering that one Ice Wine grape produces just one drop of liquid compared to a table 

wine grape which produces 10 drops, it is a rare treat to taste a global delicacy handcrafted 

from the cold vast expanse that is Canada and bring something special to your next dinner 

party or special occasion. 

• 1. REBEL Pi, Ice Wine, 2016, Okanagan Valley, Canada 

100% Roussanne. 11% ABV. Lots of peach, apricot, apple and honey notes on the nose which lead into sweet 

vanilla on the palate. Roussanne’s naturally crisp acidity comes shining through, balancing the sweetness of 

the fruit and delivering a fresh finish. 

[£139/half bottle] 

Don't miss Rebel Pi's Pop-Up! 

5:45pm 

Register at reception 

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Errazuriz 

errazuriz.com | @errazurizwines 

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Don Maximiano Errazuriz founded Errazuriz in 1870. Today, the tradition of quality lives on 

with his descendant Eduardo Chadwick who shares his maxim: “From the best land, the best 

wine”. The Errazuriz Estate planted its first vineyards at Panquehue in the Aconcagua Valley 

– 100km north of the capital. Recognising that this valley, with its cool, rainy winters, hot, dry 

summers and moist Pacific Ocean breezes, was ideal for growing grapes, Don Maximiano sent 

for the finest clones from France and with tenacity and perseverance transformed this barren 

land into a world class vineyard. 

• 1. Errazuriz, Estate Series Pinot Grigio, 2018, Aconcagua Valley, Chile 

100% Pinot Grigio. 12.5% ABV. Errazuriz’s take on this world-famous Italian variety; intense, whistle-clean nose 

that marries the classic pear and apple-like fragrances with elegant hints of floral and citrus fruit. 

• 2. Errazuriz, Estate Series Merlot, 2018, Curicó Valley, Chile 

85% Merlot and 15% Shiraz. 13.5% ABV. Errazuriz have long helped define the style for Chilean Merlot. 

Generous and richly fruity with succulent blueberry and plum characters, together with delicate savoury notes 

of coffee, chocolate and toasty oak. Extremely stylish and easy drinking. 

• 3. Errazuriz, Max Reserva Chardonnay, 2017, Aconcagua Valley, Chile 

100% Chardonnay. 13% ABV. This premium Chardonnay comes from La Escultura Estate in Casablanca, which 

produces wonderfully ripe fruit with lovely balancing acidity. The finish is long, clean and delicious. 

• 4. Errazuriz, Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018, Aconcagua Valley, Chile 

89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. 13.5% ABV. Quintessential top Chilean 

Cabernet: a blackcurrant explosion with fine tannins, careful oak ageing and great complexity. 

• 5. Errazuriz, 'Aconcagua Costa' Chardonnay, 2017, Aconcagua Valley, Chile 

100% Chardonnay. 13% ABV. A stunningly complex Chardonnay with toasty oak richness balanced with steely 

minerality and crisp acidity. Fermented with wild yeasts for added depth. 

• 6. Errazuriz, 'Wild Ferment' Pinot Noir, 2018, Casablanca Valley, Chile 

100% Pinot Noir. 13.5% ABV. A Pinot Noir crafted with a nod to Burgundy tradition: natural wild yeast 

fermentation has imparted maximum complexity and charm. 

• 7. Errazuriz, 'Aconcagua Costa' Pinot Noir, 2018, Aconcagua Valley, Chile 

100% Pinot Noir. 13% ABV. Winemaker, Francisco Baettig has gained a reputation for Chile's finest Pinot Noir: 

supremely elegant with great poise and structure. 

• 8. Errazuriz, 'Wild Ferment' Chardonnay, 2017, Casablanca Valley, Chile 

100% Chardonnay. 13% ABV. Fermented with wild yeasts for added depth and a unique character, this is a 

full-bodied, rich Chardonnay 

• 9. Errazuriz, Aconcagua Alto Carménère, 2018, Aconcagua Valley, Chile 

100% Carménère. 13.5% ABV. An intensely spicy, fruity and beautifully balanced Carménère, carefully created 

from the alluvial soils of the Max V vineyard. 

• 10. Errazuriz, Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve, 2018, Aconcagua Valley, Chile 

68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Carménère, 9% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot. 14% ABV. A Bordeaux-inspired 

blend made in homage to the winery's founder, made from a selection of the finest fruit of the Don 

Maximiano estate. 

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The Wine Society /cont. 

thewinesociety.com | Twitt: @TheWineSociety | Inst: @TheWineSociety1874 

The Wine Society is a mutual business, unique in the wine world, is Decanter magazine’s 

Outstanding Retailer of the Year 2018 (the seventh time in eight years) and the International 

Wine Challenge Wine Club of the Year 2018. Wines range from £5.75 to £500+. Something for 

every palate and every pocket … and more value-for-money than you can shake a bunch of 

grapes at! 

• 1. Alfred Gratien, The Society's Champagne Brut, NV, Champagne, France 

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier. The style of Gratien, dry, full-flavoured, very long and well rounded, is 

quite distinctive. Enjoy on its own or with food. [£33] 

• 2. Chateau Vartely, Viorica, 2018, Codru, Moldova 

100% Viorica. A delightful rarity, the Viorica grape makes aromatic, light, crisp and dry white wines. Aromas of 

rose-petal and orange blossom, with a pleasingly light palate, add up to a glassful of summer-time sunshine! 

[£6.50] 

• 3. Vintae, The Society's White Rioja, 2018, Rioja, Spain. 

Viura, Malvasia. A classically styled white Rioja made from this famed Spanish region's classic white grapes, 

with a proportion aged in barrel. It is deep gold in colour with aromas that are spicy, oxidative and nutty, 

rather than fruity. [£8.50] 

• 4. Three Choirs Vineyard, Payford Bridge, 2018, Gloucestereshire, England 

Bacchus, Reichensteiner. An attractive and intricate English white with vibrant aromas of nettle and lime, and a 

palate which is alive with fresh ripe gooseberry. [£9.50] 

• 5. Miles Mossop, The Introduction Roussanne, 2018, Stellenbosch, South Africa 

100% Roussanne. A lovely, heady white whose flinty, lime-leaf charm does very nicely with scallops, lobster 

and similarly opulent seafood, with or without extravagant sauces. [£11.50] 

• 6. Kumeu River, The Society's Exhibition New Zealand Chardonnay, 2017, Kumeu, 

Auckland, New Zealand 

100% Chardonnay. This starry Kiwi single-plot chardonnay has a touch of struck match and vanilla on the 

nose, with green apple and citrus peel coming through on the fine, balanced and refreshing finish. Supremely 

classy. [£16] 

• 7. Almeida Garrett, 2016, Beira Interior, Portugal 

Tinta Roriz, Trincadeira, Tinta Barroca. Beira Interior lies to the east of Portugal, towards the border with 

Spain. This is a true mountain wine, the altitude of the vineyards bringing a slightly cooler profile to this 

brambly blend of local grapes. [£6.50] 

• 8. Feudo Arancio, The Society's Sicilian Reserve Red, 2015, Sicily, Italy 

100% Nero d'Avola. Smooth, generous and fragrant Italian red from Sicily's native nero d'Avola grape. This 

has deservedly been extremely popular since we first introduced it, because it hits the spot and is great value. 

[£8.25] 

• 9. Grüber Röschitz, TPunkt Genau Light Zweigelt, NV, Weinviertel, Austria (£9.50 

100% Zweigelt. At just 9.5% alcohol, this is a brilliantly juicy and refreshing Austrian red, made using the 

Zweigelt grape. Crisp, bright and ripe, the bottle is bursting with cherry and blackcurrant fruit. [£9.50] 

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The Wine Society /cont. 

thewinesociety.com | Twitt: @TheWineSociety | Inst: @TheWineSociety1874 

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• 10. Villa Melnik, Loud & Proud Mavrud, 2017, Melnik, Bulgaria 

100% Mavrud. This is a full-bodied red, with black-forest fruit and a hint of pepper. It offers soft tannins, a rich 

texture and real depth. Strap in! [£9.50] 

• 11. Familia Deicas, Atlántico Sur Marselan, 2018, Garzón - Maldonaldo, Uruguay 

100% Marselan. Marselan is a Cabernet Sauvignon-Grenache cross. It might sound odd, but don't be put 

off! This really is delicious. It offers lovely ripe, generous Grenache-like fruit, with sweet tannins and is 

underpinned by a cool southern Atlantic freshness. [£10.50] 

• 12. Chateau Musar, Hochar, 2016, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 

Cinsault, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon. A smooth, spicy and plump red wine from Lebanese producer 

Chateau Musar, with an exotic twist that Musar fans will know well. Made with fruit from a single vineyard 

planted with Cinsault, Carignan, Cabernet and Grenache. [£13.50] 

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Schott Zwiesel 

zwiesel-kristallglas.co.uk | @schott_zwiesel_adit_uk 

Zwiesel Kristallglas was founded in 1872. 

Today our brands ZWIESEL 1872 and SCHOTT ZWIESEL lead the World in crystal glass 

innovation. 

ZWIESEL 1872 is the finest mouth-blown titanium crystal available. The skill of our glass 

makers is unsurpassed. ZWIESEL 1872 is used by many top restaurants and casinos around the 

World. 

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Eat Spain Drink Spain 

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‘Eat Spain, Drink Spain’ is an initiative of Foods and Wines from Spain, a promotional 

organisation forming part of the Commercial arm of the Spanish Embassy here in the UK. 

The aim of the Eat Spain Drink Spain campaign is to bring these two great assets of Spain 

together – our diverse and exciting wine offerings and our provenance-led authentic foods 

- and to allow food and wine lovers alike to explore for themselves the sheer wealth of vinous 

and culinary opportunities that Spain offers. 

• 1. Bodegas La Val, Más Que Dos 2, 2017, D.O. Rías Baixas, Spain 

Albariño, Treixadura, Loureiro. 12.5% ABV. Pronounced floral, citrus and herb aromas. The palate has 

refreshing crisp, citrus flavours of Albariño balanced by touches of green apple from the Treixadura and 

herbal, lightly smoky notes from Loureiro. [£13] 

• 2. Bodegas Castro Martin, A20 ‘Sobre Lías’, 2017, D.O. Rías Baixas, Spain 

100% Albariño. 12.5% ABV. Ripe and aromatic, with overtones of peach, melon and honey, offset by a crisp 

tangy acidity that helps to balance the rich fruit flavors. A well-rounded wine with a long, mellow, honeyed 

finish. [£12.99 - £14.99] 

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3. CVNE, CVNE Barrel Fermented Blanco, 2018, D.O.Ca. RIOJA, Spain 

100% Viura. 13% ABV. A marvellously rich and creamy, soft-fruit style white Rioja that is full of elegance and 

charm. With immediate citrus character on the palate, this wine benefits from fermentation in cask, which 

rounds out the flavours. [£10.35] 

• 4. Mar de Frades, Albariño, 2018, D.O. Rías Baixas, Spain 

100% Albariño. 12% ABV. Mango, pineapple and lychees on the nose together with wild flowers and notes of 

eucalyptus. Bright, fresh and vivacious on the palate, the tropical fruit flavours are lifted by a streak of Atlanticcoast 

salinity. [£18.95] 

• 5. Marqués de Murrieta, Capellanía, 2015, D.O.Ca. RIOJA, Spain 

100% Viura. 12.5% ABV. Pale gold. Intense aroma of ripe golden fruit with smoke and almonds. The palate is 

dry and savoury with oak vanilla overlaid with golden fruit, and a lovely balancing freshness on the finish. A 

modern take on the traditional white Rioja style. [£24.99] 

• 6. Gil Family Estates, Juan Gil Yellow, 2015, D.O. Jumilla, Spain 

100% Monastrell. 15% ABV. Intense deep red cherry colour. Powerful in nose, clean and complex. Very 

attractive fruity aromas, touches of ripe fruit and reminiscent of new wood. Well-balanced, soft tannins and 

very long finish. [£9.50] 

• 7. Bodegas Ondarre, Ondarre Reserva, 2014, D.O.Ca. RIOJA, Spain 

Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Garnacha. 13.5% ABV. Deep cherry red with inky hues and a complex bouquet of fruit 

aromas, spices and smoky aromas. On the palate, this wine has a smooth texture but with backbone and lots 

of concentration, very elegant in style. [£15] 

• 8. Altos de Rioja Viticultores y Bodegueros, Aaltos R Pigeage Graciano, 2016, D.O.Ca. 

RIOJA, Spain 

Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Garnacha. 14% ABV. Intense cherry red colour, well covered and with a beautiful purple 

edge. It has a fresh nose, powerful and very complex with mineral notes , red berries, eucalyptus and white 

peper. Balsamic and spicy. Powerful yet round, smooth and fresh. It shows again a great complexity with red 

fruit flavours, spices and a very long finish. [£21] 

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• 9. Dominio de Atauta, Parada de Atauta, 2015, D.O.Ca. Ribera del Duero, Spain 

100% Tempranillo. 15% ABV. Rich and well-structured with juicy black berry and cherry characters, mocha and 

cedar notes. Appealing notes of violet and spice on the finish. [£21] 

• 10. Bodegas Rey Fernando de Castilla, Fernando de Castilla Vermut, NV, Spain 

Palomino, Pedro Ximenez. 17% ABV. Marvellously mahogany in colour with rich aromas of dried fruit, nuts 

and herbal notes. Full-flavoured, silky and sweet with a characteristic, refreshing, yet bitter bite from the 

wormwood. [£19] 

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Majestic Wine 

majestic.co.uk | @majesticwine 

Majestic Wine is the UK’s number one wine specialist, with almost 200 stores nationwide. 

They specialise in selling wines, beers and spirits through over 1,000 highly trained staff - from 

single bottles to even the biggest orders. 

Visit the Majestic stand to take your ‘Wine Fitting’ and browse wine with confidence! By 

tasting just eight fantastic wines, Majestic will be able to recommend a huge range of wines 

based on your personal preferences - which you can easily browse online or in one of their 200 

branches nationwide. Plus, receive a £10 voucher just for dropping by! 

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• 1. Devaux, Augusta Brut Champagne, NV, Champagne, France 

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meurnier. 12% ABV. From the same house as our perennial favourite Oeil de 

Perdrix, Augusta is complex with flavours of brioche, yellow plum and apricot. It really is a lot of Champagne 

for the money! [£20.99] 

• 2. Terredora, Falanghina, 2018, Campania, Italy 

100% Falanghina. 13.5% ABV. One of Italy's great unsung white wines. 3 months' lees ageing before bottling 

imbues the wine with added depth and texture, but no oak is used, so the wine retains a light and fruit-driven 

character. A brilliant all-rounder, with plenty of citrussy fruit and faint notes of apple and quince, with the 

merest hint of nutty complexity. The balance of crispness and texture means this accompanies a huge range 

of foods, from roasted vegetables to fish and poultry. [£11.99] 

• 3. Domaine de Villargeau, Côteaux du Giennois, 2017, Loire, France 

100% Sauvignon Blanc. 13.5% ABV. The small appellation of Côteaux de Giennois has only 91 hectares 

planted with Sauvignon vines, and as it lives in the shadow of its neighbour, the renowned Pouilly-Fumé, its 

wines often slip under the radar and are hence excellent value. The classic gooseberry fruit on the nose is 

intense yet restrained, and leads into a palate bursting with flavours of lime and nettle, delivered with a clean 

and crisp feel. Enjoy with all fish, seafood and white meat dishes. [£10.99] 

• 4. Viñalba, Selección Torrontés - Lujan de Cuyo, 2018, Lujan du Cuyo, Argentina 

100% Torrontés. 13% ABV. The aromatic Torrontes grape is a distant relation of Muscat, and has become 

Argentina's signature white variety, as it produces bright and perfumed white wines in the sunny yet cool 

high-altitude vineyards of Argentina. Bursting with ripeness, the nose is a cascade of tropical fruit and 

blossom aromas. Lively flavours of white peach, melon, pear and pineapple provide a refreshing and involving 

palate sensation. Best served with mild Thai curries or dressed prawn salads. [£9.99] 

• 5. Christophe Cordier, Mâcon-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes, 2016, Burgundy, France 

100% Chardonnay. 13.5% ABV. Taken from vineyards in Mâcon-Vergisson, La Roche or Saint-Sera (from 

declassified Pouilly-Fuissé fruit), this wine is a great-value alternative to some of the more expensive Cordier 

wines, made from the 'Christophe Cordier' negociant arm. A medley of ripe apple and zesty lemon fruit 

characters creates great depth and intensity, with some body coming from careful use of oak. Slight mineral in 

the form of slate is detectable on the palate. Excellent as an apéritif or with any kind of salad or white meat, 

this wine is best enjoyed over the next couple of years. [£14.99] 

• 6. Edna Valley, Pinot Noir, 2017, California, USA 

100% Pinot Noir. 14% ABV. Edna Valley is one of the few valleys in California to enjoy an east-west orientation. 

This allows Pacific mists to drift inland and cover the whole length of the valley, cooling the vineyards, thereby 

creating a longer ripening season ideal for temperamental Pinot Noir. Aromatically complex, offering subtle 

notes of rose petal, cola and earth against a backdrop of bright cherry fruit. Fine yet ample tannins provide a 

mouth-filling texture and plenty of length. Try with Peking duck. [£13.99] 

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• 7. La Rioja Alta, Definition Rioja Reserva, 2013, D.O.Ca. Rioja, Spain 

Tempranillo, Mazuelo. 13.5% ABV. The Definition range captures the quintessential qualities of the world's 

greatest wine styles. It's only through delicate ageing that you'll taste Spain's most complex, rewarding 

flavours. From some of the best vines in Rioja, this Reserva's jam-packed with plenty of those. [£11.99] 

• 8. Jaboulet, Syrah, 2017, Rhône, France 

100% Syrah. 13% ABV. 100% Syrah from vineyards in the Rhône Valley and the Languedoc. Sourcing the 

grapes from across a range of terroirs allows Jaboulet to create a well-balanced wine with consistent quality. It 

is matured without oak to maintain a supple and fruit-driven style. Medium-bodied with a fresh, juicy feel, this 

wine offers the classic Syrah characters of blackcurrant and liquorice, with subtle aromas of wild shrubs and 

pepper. Perfect accompaniment for herb-rubbed lamb chops, preferably char grilled. [£8.99] 

• 9. Chronic Cellars, Purple Paradise, 2017, Paso Robles, California, USA 

100% Syrah. 13% ABV. Josh Beckett was born in Paso Robles and worked in wineries all through High School. 

After completing school he worked under American, French and Australian winemakers before returning 

to Paso Robles and founding Chronic Cellars with his brother Jake. Purple Paradise has a rich dark colour 

intense smoky, vanilla, cherry, chocolate and spice flavours. The tannins are soft and the acidity balanced in 

this delicious wine. Enjoy with richly flavoured meat dishes from burgers and steaks to beef and game stews. 

[£12.99] 

• 10. Marisco, The Ned Noble Sauvignon Blanc, 2015, Marlborough, New Zealand 

100% Sauvignon Blanc. 11.5% ABV. Botrytised grapes have been specially selected from amongst the vines 

of the Waihopai River vineyard to make this wine. The fermentation process takes a lengthy 6 months and 

extracts huge flavours from the shrivelled berries. Intensely sweet, yet balanced with a mixture of crisp 

citrus and fresh melon flavours, and as such, never cloys. Lingers long on the palate. An amazing match for 

gorgonzola or rich pâtés. [£11.99] 

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Royal Tokaji 

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Royal Tokaji is the acknowledged leader of the Renaissance of legendary Hungarian wine. 

Inspired by the history of this unique region we are committed to the continual quest for 

improvement. Our 13th century cellars provide the perfect conditions for ageing our wines 

and our winery built in 2010 gives our winemakers access to the best modern equipment. 

• 1. Royal Tokaji, Dry Furmint, 2016, Tokaj, Hungary 

100% Furmint. 12.5% ABV. The final blend is half barrel-fermented and half tank-fermented. On the palate the 

wine is dry and sleek with a long crisp finish. [£13 - Available from Majestic] 

• 2. Royal Tokaji, Late Harvest, 2017, Tokaj, Hungary 

Furmint, Hárslevelű, Yellow Muscat. 11.5% ABV. The final blend is half barrel-fermented and half tankfermented. 

On the palate the wine is dry and sleek with a long crisp finish. [£13 - Available from Majestic] 

• 3. Royal Tokaji, Blue Label 5 puttonyos Aszú, 2013, Tokaj, Hungary 

Furmint, Hárslevelű, Yellow Muscat. 11.5% ABV. This elegant Aszu wine is barrel and bottle aged. A delightful 

nose of honey and peach, graceful on the palate with traces of fruit and spice, good structure and long finish. 

[£27 - Available from The Wine Society, The Sunday Times Wine Club, Waitrose, Majestic] 

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Novel Wines 

novelwines.co.uk | @NovelWines 

Novel Wines is an independent, multi-award-winning wine and spirits retailer specialising 

in truly unique wines. Their selection features a core range of central and eastern European 

wines, supported by an array of wines from England and Wales, Asia, the Mediterranean 

and the Americas. The wines are sourced by buyers Ben Franks and Gyorgy Zsiga. In 2019, 

Decanter Magazine named Novel Wines the Best Specialist Retailer for Central and Eastern 

Europe, and in 2018 was named Somerset's 'Best Wine Merchant' by Muddy Stilettos. 

• 1. Istenic, Special Cuvée No.1, NV, Bizeljsko, Slovenia 

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rumeni Plavac. 13% ABV. Traditional method fizz full of peaches, summer berries and 

toasted brioche. [£21.99] 

• 2. Semeli, Nassiakos Mantinia, 2018, Peloponnese, Greece 

100% Moschofilero. 12% ABV. Mouth-watering flavours of guava, white peach and rose petals. [£13.99] 

• 3. Kardos, Tokaji Dry Furmint, 2018, Tokaji, Hungary 

100% Furmint. 13% ABV. Golden-coloured white wine full of rich yellow fruits, buttercream, pink grapefruit and 

apple. [£11.99] 

• 4. Balla Geza, Kiralyleanyka, 2018, Minis, Romania 

100% Kiralyleanyka. 14% ABV. Hand-picked fruit from Arany Sajgo vineyard makes this an elegant white with 

zingy apple and ripe pear. [£10.99] 

• 5. Sula Vineyards, Chenin Blanc, 2018, Maharashtra, India 

100% Chenin Blanc. 12% ABV. Ajoy Shaw's tropical white wine with aromas of quince, pear and pineapple 

cream. [£10.99] 

• 6. Kayra, Kalecik Karasi, 2017, Anatolia, Turkey 

100% Kalecik Karasi. 13% ABV. Earthy, medium-bodied red that's silky smooth and bursting with red plums. 

[£14.99] 

• 7. Adega de Pegões, Fontanário de Pegões Palmela Tinto, 2017, Península de Setúbal, 

Portugal 

100% Castelão, Cabernet Sauvignon, Touriga Nacional. 13.5% ABV. Jammy flavours of blackberries backed by 

hints of lavender, coffee and raspberry ripple. [£9.79] 

• 8. Bolyki, Egri Bikaver "Bull's Blood", 2016, Eger, Hungary 

100% Kekfrankos, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Zweigelt, Portuguieser, Blauburger. 12.5% ABV. Charged with deep 

black cherry fruit, good acidity and plenty of warm spice. [£17.99] 

• 9. Chateau Purcari, Maluri de Prut, 2016, Stefan Voda District, Moldova 

100% Feteasca Neagra, Rara Neagra. 13.5% ABV. Vivid notes of mulberries, raisins and vanilla balanced over a 

smooth tannin. [£19.99] 

• 10. Kracher, Cuvée Auslese, 2017, Burgenland, Austria 

100% Chardonnay, Welschriesling. 12% ABV. Seven-time 'Winemaker of the Year' Alois Kracher's juicy-sweet 

wine with fresh lychee, peach, baby banana and honeyed oranges. [£15.99] 

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Viñalba 

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Viñalba is an exciting range of wines that showcases the depth and elegance that Argentina 

can offer. Launched in 2008, It is highly regarded by critics – it has won over 290 medals and 

20 trophies in major wine competitions, including 2017 IWSC Argentine Wine Producer of year 

and 2018 IWC Red Winemaker of the Year. The wines are made by Bordeaux-born pioneer 

Hervé J. Fabre. Viñalba offers a range of beautifully crafted wines, combining Argentina’s 

purity of fruit and clear varietal expression with the elegance and complexity which are the 

hallmarks of Hervé’s classical background.’ 

• 5. Viñalba, Selección Torrontés, 2018, Mendoza, Argentina 

100% Torrontés. 13.5% ABV. It is wonderfully refreshing with white peaches, lychees and pear flavours. [£9.99] 

• 8. Viñalba, Rosé Malbec de la Família, 2019, Mendoza, Argentina 

50% Malbec; 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14% ABV. The vines are grown in the foothills of mountain ranges, 

more than 950m above sea level. The vines are 15 years old on average with yields of 60hl/ha. Crisp and fruity, 

this wine has vibrant and refreshing red berry flavours. [£8.75] 

• 1. Viñalba, Malbec Bonarda, 2018, Mendoza, Argentina 

90% Malbec; 10% Bonarda. 14.5% ABV. There are rich dark fruit aromas with hints of violets. An elegant and 

complex taste, with plum, damson, bramble and delicate floral notes. [£9.99] 

• 4. Viñalba, Reservado Malbec de la Família, 2017, Patagonia, Argentina 

100% Malbec. 14% ABV. Rich and inviting this Malbec has smooth blackcurrant and plum flavours combined 

with toasty vanilla oak. [£10] 

• 6. Viñalba, Reserve Malbec, 2017, Mendoza, Argentina 

100% Malbec. 13.5% ABV. The wine is made to capture the beautiful purity of the grapes and get as much 

of that flavour as possible into the bottle. Rich and inviting this Malbec has smooth blackcurrant and plum 

flavours combines with toasty vanilla oak. [£12.99] 

• 2. Viñalba, Malbec Touriga Nacional, 2017, Mendoza, Argentina 

80% Malbec; 20% Touriga Nacional. 14% ABV. A collaboration between Hervé Joyaux Fabre and another 

award-winning winemaker and friend Rui Reguinga, this wine is powerful but elegant with a rich, complex 

palate of blackcurrant and plum flavours. [£12.99] 

• 7. Viñalba, Fifty 50 Malbec/ Cabernet, 2017, Mendoza, Argentina 

50% Malbec; 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14% ABV. The long summers mean the wines have wonderfully pure 

tasting fruit, and this Viñalba Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon Reservado is an exceptional example of this. The 

Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon has blackcurrant flavours with layers of cassis and toasty vanilla oak. [£12.99] 

• 3. Viñalba, Patagonia Malbec de la Família, 2017, Patagonia, Argentina 

100% Malbec. 14% ABV. A lovely wine on the nose with rich aromas of black cherries, mint and spices. The 

palate is well balanced and elegant. It’s packed with dark fruits with smooth tannins and a long finish. [£10] 

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Aldi 

Aldi.co.uk | @AldiUK 

Aldi’s award-winning drinks range is expertly curated by our talented UK buying team, who 

search the globe to find the best quality wines to bring to our shoppers, at great value prices 

• 1. Aldi, Veuve Monsigny Rosé Champagne, NV, Champagne, France 

Pinot Noir, Meunier, Chardonnay. 12.5% ABV. The IWC Gold medal winner is a beautiful and seductive rosé. It 

shows crisp red berry fruit flavours and a delicate French Patisserie character. [£16.99] 

• 2. Aldi, Veuve Monsigny Brut Champagne, NV, Champagne, France 

Pinot Noir, Meunier, Chardonnay. 12% ABV. A bestseller and highly acclaimed award-winner from the small, 

consistently excellent Champagne house Philizot & Fils. This blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot 

Meunier has been aged in cellars to enhance its complexity, elegance and length. [£12.49] 

• 3. Aldi, Organic Prosecco, NV, Veneto, Italy 

100% Glera. 12% ABV. This eco-friendly fizz is made with grapes that are predominately hand-picked and 

gently pressed to ensure only the highest quality of juice is used. The winery is also committed to using 

renewable energy wherever possible. [£7.99] 

• 4. Aldi, Angel + Four, NV, Gloucestershire, England 

Reichensteiner, Madeleine Angevine, Seyval Blanc. 12% ABV. A tank method English sparkling wine which is 

perfect for drinks parties and as an aperitif. [£9.99] 

• 5. Aldi, Organic Pinot Grigio, 2018, Italy 

100% Pinot Grigio. 12% ABV. Grown using organic methods, the grapes used for this wine result in an intense 

nose of pear and green apple, followed by aromas of acacia flowers and honeycomb. Perfect when paired 

with light starters or superb as an aperitif. [£5.99] 

• 6. Aldi, Lyme Block Bacchus, 2018, Devon, England 

100% Bacchus. 12% ABV. Crafted in South Devon at Lyme Bay Winery, this dry white wine styles itself around 

England's signature grape, Bacchus. Its notes of crisp green apple, lime zest, and melon make for a mouthwatering 

finish. [£9.99] 

• 7. Aldi, Exquisite Collection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, 2018, Marlborough, New 

Zealand 

100% Sauvignon Blanc. 13% ABV. Complex aromas of white stone fruits and blackcurrant leaf give way to 

flavours of lime-drizzled nectarine and an intriguingly soft texture, with a long and thoughtful finish. [£6.99] 

• 8. Aldi, Exquisite Collection Rías Baixas Albariño, 2018, Galicia, Spain 

100% Albariño. 12% ABV. A dry, light and zesty wine with aromas of peach skin, mountain herbs and apple 

blossom. Delicate white fruit flavours provide depth and texture, with an acidic minerality and a crisp, 

lingering finish. It's a perfect choice with shellfish. [£5.99] 

• 9. Aldi, Artisan Tasmanian Pinot Noir, 2017, Tasmania, Australia 

100% Pinot Noir. 14% ABV. This wine is produced from a single vineyard, and created using only traditional 

methods and indigenous yeasts. This Pinot Noir is a stunning example of the power, purity and viticultural 

potential of Tasmania. [£16.99] 

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• 10. Aldi, Exquisite Collection Argentinian Malbec, 2018, Uco Valley, Argentina 

100% Malbec. 13% ABV. Bright and intense ruby-red with youthful purple tints and aromas of fresh fruits - a 

result of the high altitude vineyard plots. Plums and blackberries are overlain with subtle violet notes to give a 

premium wine with great structure and a long and intensely fruity finish. [£5.99] 

• 11. Aldi, Animus Red, 2017, Portugal 

Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Touriga Nacional. 13% ABV. From the best terriors in Portugal, the 

highest quality grapes have been selected in order to obtain a wine with a delicate, complex and persistent 

bouquet. [£4.99] 

• 12. Aldi, Oliver Cromwell London Dry Gin 

37.5% ABV. This award-winning gin is, light and crisp with rounded spice and a touch of juniper. Delicately 

infused and traditionally distilled for a clear and complex flavour. [£9.99] 

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Wines from Castilla y León 

empresas.jcyl.es | ice@jcyl.es | @empresasjcyl 

Castilla y León has 75,000 hectares under vine (6% of the national total). It ranks fourth in 

grape production in Spain and is home to more than 500 wineries that are flourishing thanks 

to the dedication and enthusiasm of 18,500 producers. The autonomous community boasts no 

fewer than 14 Designations of Origin, including 4 quality wine areas (Protected Designations 

of Origin). There is also a specific quality seal for the entire territory: the Vino de la Tierra de 

Castilla y León Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). 

• 1. Bodegas de Alberto, Lisonja Verdejo, 2018, D.O. Rueda, Spain 

100% Verdejo. 13.5% ABV. Fruity with aromas of fresh-cut grass, fennel and hints of apple. Straw yellow. 

Persistent, full-bodied, with a long aftertaste. Wine and food: Ideal with light meals or an aperitif. Best Served 

at 6º or 7º C. [£6.99] 

• 2. Diez Siglos de Verdejo, Diez Siglos, 2018, D.O. Rueda, Spain 

100% Verdejo. 13% ABV. The Diez Siglos Verdejo is our most renowned wine – not only because it gives name 

to our winery, but also because of its excellent quality. Fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged on its own 

lees, it gains body and a perfect structure. A perfect varietal expression, bright and with a powerful volume in 

the mouth. Aromas of fresh grass, fennel and aniseed typical of the Verdejo variety. [£7.50] 

• 3. Bodegas Teodoro Recio, Cuna de La Seca, 2018, D.O. Rueda, Spain 

100% Verdejo. 13% ABV. Bodegas Teodoro Recio pays tribute to La Seca village with this traditional Verdejo 

white wine. A village whose origins of the planting of vineyards date from the 16th century, supplying in 

subsequent centuries to the Royal Courts of Madrid and Valladolid, even becoming in the 18th century the 

era of the greatest splendour, making the white wine of the area the highest quality in the Realm. [£4.75] 

• 4. Bodegas Crianza de Pozáldez, Liberso Curioso Verdejo, 2017, D.O. Rueda, Spain 

100% Verdejo. 13.5% ABV. Liberso is a curious Verdejo that comes from a blend of 19 different wines. On the 

one hand, 38% of Liberso is a young wine that has lain on its fine lees for more than 8 months. The rest comes 

from 18 individually produced wines fermented in barrels made by an exclusive selection of American, French 

and Hungarian coopers. [£13.50] 

• 5. Laparra Wines, Gran Blanco Great White, 2017, D.O. Rueda, Spain 

100% Verdejo. 13.5% ABV. Don't mind, taste it and enjoy! [£18] 

• 6. Bodegas José Pariente, José Pariente Verdejo, 2016, D.O. Rueda, Spain 

100% Verdejo. 13% ABV. Brilliant straw yellow with greenish reflections. white fruits (pear, peach), citrus and 

passion fruit. In the mouth the notes of fresh fruit appear again. Unctuous, sweet and elegant with a slight 

touch of bitterness in the finish characteristic of the Verdejo variety. It has a big structure that favours its 

persistence. [£9.70] 

• 7. Bodegas Castelo de Medina, Sauvignon Blanc, 2018, D.O. Rueda, Spain 

100% Sauvignon Blanc. 13.5% ABV. Pale straw yellow with golden tones, clean and transparent, giving off 

freshness with aromas of tropical fruits (banana, pineapple). In the mouth it is fresh with a good flow. [£9.99] 

• 8. Bodegas y Viñedos 3 Ases, Hocicón, 2018, D.O. Ribera del Duero, Spain 

100% Tempranillo. 13.5% ABV. Hocicón is a Rosé Wine of hand-picked Tempranillo grapes from our own 

vineyards in Ribera del Duero. With cold pre-fermentation maceration in cold and in contact with the skins 

during 8 hours. Natural fermentation with indigenous yeast. Matured for 8 months on fine lees in stainless 

steel, which contributes to the red fruit tones, unctuosity, roundness and pastry notes. [£5.34] 

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• 9. Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro, La Planta, 2018, D.O. Ribera del Duero, Spain 

100% Tempranillo. 14% ABV. Deep violet red, clean and bright with purple flashes, a true reflection of its 

youth. Aromas of red fruits such as raspberry and cherry predominate along with balsamic, cacao, coffee and 

roasted notes, typical of the six months in barrel. This does not mask the fruit that has total prominence. Fresh 

and elegant wine, easy and balanced from the first sip, with lasting meatiness and texture. Lightly sweet and 

toasted notes and a pleasant and balanced aftertaste where we recall all the fruity tones detected on the 

nose. [£8] 

• 10. Bodegas Nexus, Nexus Crianza, 2015, D.O. Ribera del Duero, Spain 

100% Tempranillo. 14% ABV. Nexus Crianza collects the fruits of patience, effort and knowledge to offer 

us a feast of sensations. Ruby red in color, it has an appealing freshness. Delicate floral notes give way to 

flamboyant aromas of ripe fruit and walnut, while balsamic and mineral nuances combine to add depth and 

complexity. The brave personality of our Tempranillo pairs particullarly well with roasts and grills but can even 

be enjoyed with citrus desserts. [£25] 

• 11. Bodegas Félix Callejo, Flores de Callejo, 2018, D.O. Ribera del Duero, Spain 

100% Tempranillo. 14% ABV. Attractive cherry colour with violet edges. Very aromatic, with marked notes of 

wild berries, hints of confected fruit and balsamic. The mid-palate is meaty, with flavours of berries, cinnamon, 

violets and persistent fruit on the finish. [£15] 

• 12. Leyenda del Páramo, El Aprendiz, 2016, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León, Spain 

100% Prieto Picudo. 14% ABV. 6 months in oak. Clean, bright deep garnet colour. Extremely fresh and fruity 

on the nose, with aromas of red raspberry and some lactic overtones. Dry, medium-bodied, fresh, velvety, 

balanced and lingering. Best enjoyed as an aperitif or with chicken, pasta or light meals. [£12.99] 

Don't miss the Masterclasses 

DO Rueda: A focus on Verdejo 

2:15pm 

The Wines and Grapes of Castilla y León 

5:15pm 

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Tanners Wines 

tanners-wines.co.uk | twitter: @TannersWines | Inst: @tanners.wines 

Tanners is family-owned, family-run and resolutely independent, and celebrated its 175 

anniversary in 2017! It is run by chairman James Tanner, who is the fourth generation of the 

family to work in the company. The firm employs over 100 people across its branches, with 

the majority based at its distinctive, black and white Shrewsbury headquarters. Established 

in 1842, Tanners is all about good, traditional service, delivered by a team of friendly and 

knowledgeable staff, many of whom are long-serving. Tanners has won countless national 

awards and accolades, recognising the firm as one of the best wine merchants in the UK. 

Indeed Tanners won the title ‘Outstanding Retailer of the Year’ in the 2016 Decanter Retailer 

Awards. 

Tanners stocks over 1,200 wines and spirits in addition to beers and ciders and a host of local 

artisan products, which are supplied to private individuals, corporate enterprises and on-trade 

premises throughout the UK. The company also hosts a wide variety of wine events and 

tastings. 

• 1. Segura Viudas, Tanners Cava, NV, Spain 

50% Macabeo, 30% Parellada, 20% Xarel-lo. 12% ABV. A superb, creamy, biscuity Cava with a lovely fine 

mousse and plenty of character. Made by the same method as in Champagne, it has style and finesse beyond 

its price. [£10.70] 

• 2. Cave de Viré, Tanners White Burgundy, 2017, Burgundy, France 

100% Chardonnay. 13% ABV. One of the few wines selected to go under the Tanners label, this is classic white 

Burgundy with a succulent, buttery Chardonnay character and a touch of oak to give it breadth. [£12.50 or 

£10.50 when buying 6 or more bottles] 

• 3. Kate Radburnd, Tannners New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, 2019, Marlborough, New 

Zealand 

100% Sauvignon Blanc. 12.5% ABV. Wonderfully aromatic on the nose with some tropical passionfruit 

character amongst the grassy, herby, asparagus notes, the palate is elegant fresh and fine with good length. 

[£11.20] 

• 4. Famille Gonnet, Tanners Rhône Valley Red, 2016, Southern Rhône, France 

60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, 10% Mourvèdre. 14.5% ABV. Pretty nose of red summer fruits with 

some plump, creamy blue fruit notes. Medium-bodied, round and juicy with good volume and supple tannins, 

offering long flavours of peppery spices over crisp red fruit. Very easy drinking. [£10.95] 

• 5. Duorum, Tanners Douro Red, 2016, Douro, Portugal 

40% Touriga Nacional, 40% Touriga Franca, 20% Tinta Roriz. 13.5% ABV. Lovely juicy black fruit character with 

herbs and peppery hints on the palate. Plenty of depth, complete and easy. A fine example of what the Douro 

can do. [£8.70] 

• 6. Maison Sichel, Tanners Claret, NV, Bordeaux, France 

48% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec. 13% ABV. This has been made even 

more attractive by the addition of some extra old-vine Merlot to give it a bit more of the succulence and 

juiciness for which it is renowned, while still retaining its classic balance and style. [£9.20] 

• 7. Bodegas Ayuso, Tanners Spanish Reserva, 2014, La Mancha, Spain 

75% Tempranillo, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. 13.5% ABV. This has wonderful silky, velvety texture with the 

Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend giving excellent blackcurrant fruit combining with soft, vanilla spicy flavours 

from long maturation in American oak. [£8.95] 

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• 8. Maison Sichel, Tanners Sauternes, NV, Bordeaux, France 

85% Sémillon, 10% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Muscadelle. 13.5% ABV. The vineyard source for this wine is a closely 

guarded secret, but suffice to say it has a very fine pedigree! Full, rich and complex, it has honeyed flavours 

and good freshness to maintain balance. [£13.50] 

• 9. Tibaldil, Langhe Favorita, 2018, Piedmont, Italy 

100% Favorita. 13% ABV. Aromatic wine with pineapple hints, fresh and positive with good depth. Favorita is a 

clone of Vermentino. [£14.50] 

• 10. Tibaldil, Langhe Nebbiolo, 2017, Piedmont, Italy 

100% Nebbiolo. 13.5% ABV. Full of warm fruit, full and juicy with herb and liquorice flavours. Excellent purity 

of fruit character, soft and ripe tannins and good balancing freshnesss.Smooth and silky. [£17.50] 

• 11. Foncalieu, Piquepoul Rosé, Coteaux D'Ensérune, 2018, South of France 

100% Picquepoul Noir. 12.5% ABV. A charming strawberry scented Rosé with freshness and delicacy. Light 

easy drink from the South of France. [£9.70] 

• 12. Margan, Margan Shiraz, 2017, Hunter Valley, Australia 

100% Shiraz. 13.5% ABV. Spectacular vineyards set amongst the hills of Broke in the Hunter provides Andrew 

Margan with the best Shiraz fruit. Smoky bacon and red berries leap out of the glass, echoed by soft tannins, 

weight and a long finish. [£14.60] 

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squealingpig.com | inst: @squealingpigwines 

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Squealing Pig was born in the South Island, NZ and trotted across to Australia in 2010. In 

this short time he has amassed loads of seriously amazing wines, including a #1 Rosé and #2 

Sauvignon Blanc! Still keen on wine, but not a fan of the boar that you get with it, he went on 

tour a globetrotting adventure around the world stopping at New Zealand, France, Italy and 

Argentina, seeking out wines with a difference. 

Apart from making smokin’ hot exceptional wine, it was his attitude that set the pig apart – he 

made sure he had more fun than anyone else doing it. Relax everyone… it’s just wine. 

Squealing Pig wines are fresh, fruit-driven, food-friendly and best enjoyed right now, let’s be 

honest you can’t wait young. Who’s got time to wait five years with wines this good? 

• 1. Squealing Pig, Sauvignon Blanc, 2018, Marlborough, New Zealand (£10) 

100% Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is summer in a bottle at its best when young and fresh. The fruit for this 

Sauvignon Blanc was sourced from a faraway, magical land beautiful vineyards near the Awatere River in 

Marlborough, New Zealand. Bursting with juicy pineapple and lemon pith on the nose, what more could you 

want from a Sauv Blanc? Coupled with a tangy, zingy, citrus-y palate providing delicious balance. [£10] 

• 2. Squealing Pig, Chardonnay, 2018, Padthaway / Adelaide Hills, Australia 

100% Chardonnay. Our Chardonnay grapes come from the land Down Under a mix of two amazing South 

Australian regions. Amazingly delicious classic peach and stone fruit with subtle oak on the nose, coupled 

with the creamy mouthfeel makes for a lipsmackingly good sensational wine. [£10] 

• 3. Squealing Pig, Picpoul de Pinet, 2018, Languedoc, France 

100% Picpoul de Pinet. This Picpoul de Pinet from Languedoc, France won't last long is best enjoyed early to 

savour the vibrant aromas and liveliness. Hints of lime, pineapple, peach and lemon on the palate is like liquid 

gold provides good length. This is a fresh, vibrant, aromatic nectar of the gods wine that can be enjoyed time 

and time again. [£10] 

• 4. Squealing Pig, Malbec, 2018, Mendonza, Argentina 

100% Malbec. What could be better? 100% Malbec from Agrelo in Mendoza, Argentina from 10 year old 

vines. This ruby red wine has a rich and fruit palate that is bursting from the seams with red and dark berry 

flavours. [£10] 

• 5. Squealing Pig, Primitivo, 2017, Puglia, Italy 

100% Primitivo. Ooh la la! This Primitivo from Puglia Italy is deep, inky and rich with the best parts 

of Italy aromatic hints of balsamic and cinnamon combined with a juicy black cherry, plum, liquorice 

palate omg yum yum bubblegum. This wine can be celled up to three years if you can wait that 

long!. [£10] 

Don't miss Squealing Pig's Pop-Up! 

6:20pm 

Register at reception

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Don’t miss our Monthly Recommendations! 

Every month we pick a selection of the best wines we’ve tasted during the 

previous thirty days, covering all styles and prices. 

We’ll have a special December edition exclusively featuring wines poured 

at our Winter Festival 2019. 

Will our favourites be the same as yours?? 

www.thewinegang.com 

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Should cider be considered any differently than wine? 

Cider Is Wine is a not-for-profit producers alliance promoting ciders & perries made from 

100% juice – not from concentrate. 

When you buy a bottle of wine you expect it to come from 100% grape juice, because that 

is EU law. Yet UK law allows a drink to be called cider if it’s made from as little as 35% apple 

juice, all of which can come from concentrate. 

Taste a different and lower alcohol experience – enter the world of ciders as you have never 

experienced them before.Ciders and perries produced from 100% apple & pear juice, from 

passionate producers. Lots of varieties and styles to taste and experience. 

Cider Is Wine – Passion, Pride, Satisfaction: 100% juice from apples and pears. 

• 1. Gospel Green, The Original English Sparkling, NV, England 

Apple Variety: Bramley. Gospel Green Cyder is crafted using the ‘traditional method’ as employed in the 

Champagne region. This technique sees 4 months fermentation in vats followed by a minimum of 10 months 

in the bottle. [£12.50 - 750ml bottle] 

• 2. Gospel Green, The Original English Sparkling Rosé, 2017, England 

Apple Variety: Bramley. 8.4% ABV. The Original English Sparkling made on the Blackmoor Estate in Hampshire 

just like Champagne and with Champagne yeast. Certified by the Institut d’Oenologie de Champagne, it 

is the only cider to accredited by this prestigious organisation. The dosage, as per champagne, is a small 

amount of sugar and pinot noir juice, providing colour and creating the soft delicious palate texture. [£15 - 

750ml bottle] 

• 3. Once Upon a Tree, Wild Flight Bottle-Conditioned Cider, NV, England 

100% Dabinett, the great all-round cider apple. 7.0% ABV. Fermented spontaneously with the wild yeasts 

found on the fruit, and finished in the bottle to give a natural sparkle. A beautifully mature and rich cider 

with bittersweet fruit, soft tannins and a gentle fizz. Delicious on its own or accompanying red meat, or earthy 

mushroom dishes. [£3.50 - 375ml bottle] 

• 4. Once Upon a Tree, Limited Edition Dabinett Pinot Noir, NV, England 

Dabinett apples with Pinot Noir grapes. With inspiration from the US craft cider scene, this is just one of a 

batch of co-ferments to be released. At the end of fermenting our Pinot Noir wine, the skins are combined 

with the freshly pressed Dabinett juice to ferment together. Aromas of Strawberry, honey, hints of vanilla spice 

and toffee apple. An excellent fusion of red berry fruits from the Pinot, and apple richness from the Dabinett 

gives the palate a huge mouthful of fruit, enlivened by the gentle spritz. [£15 - 750ml bottle] 

• 5. Once Upon a Tree, Kingston Redstreak, 2016, England 

Apple Variety: Apple Variety Kingston Black Somerset Redstreak. 7.0% ABV. The renowned Kingston Black 

with its heady aromas blends perfectly with Somerset Redstreak to give structure and length on the palate to 

create a still cider that’s become a real favourite. Hints of spice and smokiness, deep rich toffee apple flavours 

and good length. This can stand up to roast red meats, or spicy Chinese-style food. [£5.45 - 750ml bottle] 

• 6. Once Upon a Tree, The Wonder Pear Ice Wine, 2015, England 

10.5% ABV. Very powerful, big palate with intense flavours of apricot, quince and a hint of soft caramel. 

Sweetness, acidity and a long, soft finish, perfectly balanced. Enjoy as an aperitif, partner with pâté, strong 

hard cheese or chocolate-based desserts. [£25 - 375ml bottle] 

• 7. Once Upon a Tree, Blenheim Superb Ice Cider, 2015, England 

Apple Variety: Blenheim Orange. ABV: 7.0%. Tart apple & honeyed nose, with just a hint of spice. The viscous 

palate has concentrated flavours of apple, apricot, honey and spiced orange with incredible length to the 

finish. Intensely sweet, but perfectly balancing acidity to give a refreshing finish. [£20 - 375ml bottle] 

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• 8. Brännland, Just Cider, NV, Sweden 

4.5% ABV. Like all our ciders, without additives, colouring, aromas or sugar, our Just Cider is produced using 

100% Swedish apples: a new standard for cider and what it should be. [£10.00 - 750ml bottle] 

• 9. Brännland, Pernilla, NV, Sweden 

8% ABV. Pearly, lightly pétillant and semi-dry, made from Swedish apples, the balance of sweetness and 

acidity makes this a highly versatile cider, whether drunk as an aperitif, or paired with a range of cuisines, 

including rich pork dishes and Asian food. [£15.00 - 750ml bottle] 

• 10. Brännland, Claim Iscider, 2017, Sweden 

8% ABV. 'Claim' claims new territory for ice cider. An ice wine made from 100% Swedish apples, concentrated 

& elevated using the natural winter cold of northern Sweden. A true & original expression of the country, 

apples and family of ciders from which it was born. White flowers on the nose and juicy, sweet, fresh acidity 

on the finish. Claim evokes lightness and light, spring and summer, in contrast to the flavors and scents of late 

autumn and winter apples associated with our traditional ice cider. [£16.00 - 375ml bottle] 

• 11. Brännland, Iscider, 2017, Sweden 

Apple Variety: Gravensteiner (mostly). 9% ABV. Our Iscider is the core of our business. The Swedish apples 

for this cider are pressed in December, the juice is then naturally frozen and concentrated during the winter 

months. Fermented for 10-12 weeks, then aged for 3 months, this cider is the ultimate expression of Swedish 

apples in liquid form. [£25 - 375ml bottle] 

• 12. Brännland, Barrique Iscider, 2017, Sweden 

Apple Variety: Gravensteiner. 11% ABV. Every year we set apart some of our ice cider for barrel ageing. 12 

months in barrel softens and integrates the high acidity and fresh apples notes with the natural residual sugar 

to create a deeper, more complex ice cider to be enjoyed on its own, chilled, or as an accompaniment to 

desserts and cheeses. [£20 - 187ml bottle] 

Don't miss Cider is Wine's Pop-Up! 

1:00pm 

Register at reception

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SOLARIS WINES are a new company created less than a year ago by Andrew Walker who 

has spent more than 20 years working in the UK wine trade. Andrew had a vision of shipping 

parcels of wines sourced from smaller, top quality producers both in known and less well 

known European regions and introducing them to the UK market. All the wines being shown 

here are exclusive to Solaris and have been chosen following extensive tastings at the 

vineyards and, it is hoped, will be found interesting and exciting and represent real value for 

money. 

• 1. Tilia Estate, Pinot Gris, 2018, Slovenia 

100% Pinot Gris. 13.5% ABV. Wine is smooth, rich in taste – fruity with a lot of refreshing impressions. Its 

dominating note is fresh melon, followed by summer pear, green apple and lemon skin notes. [£10.50] 

• 2. Tilia Estate, Estate Pinot Noir, 2017, Slovenia 

100% Pinot Noir. 14.5% ABV. Excitingly robust. Elegant after 3 – 5 years. Style typical of longer maturation. 

Red wine with aromas of ripe forest fruit, dry plums and jam. Smoky and with hints of soil on the palate and 

nose. The wine is mature and drinkable now but also suitable for some aging 6 – 10 years. [£12.50] 

• 3. Tilia Estate, Nostra, 2017, Slovenia 

33% Pinot Gris, 33% Sauvignon Blanc and 33% Chardonnay. 13.5% ABV. Smooth, fresh and medium bodied. 

Fruity and creamy with notes of matured apple and vanilla. Wine combines freshness of all estate wine grapes 

and an oaky spiciness. [£12.50] 

• 4. Bodegas Nabal, Crianza, 2015, Ribera del Duero, Spain 

100% Tempranillo.14.5% ABV. Aged 14-16 months in new barrels: 80% French oak and 40% American oak.[£21] 

• 5. Weingut Dr.Crusius, VDP Sonnenfels Riesling Trocken, 2018, Nahe, Germany 

100% Riesling: 13.5% ABV. Sonnenfels presents itself juicy, slender and very charming. It has aromas of 

citrus paired with yellow apples and white peaches with at the same time a fascinating acidity. As the name 

suggests, the Sonnenfels grapes stem from sunny, rocky vineyards and have the characteristics of the 

minerality found in the volcanic soils. An uncomplicated, elegant wine for everyday drinking. [£16.50] 

• 6. Weingut Dr.Crusius, VDP Grosse Lage Felsenberg Riesling Auslese, 2017, Nahe, 

Germany 

100% Riesling. 8% ABV. The VDP. GROSSE LAGE® Schloßböckelheimer Felsenberg is located 7.5 km west 

of Traisen in a narrow section of the Valley of the Nahe. The Rieslings, which are produced there on 2 ha of 

vineyard area, are characterized by a fine elegance, tenderness in the acidity with a long, very ripe-looking 

finale. The FELSENBERG selection impresses in its maturity with a lot of freshness, scent and taste of red 

peaches with some ripe gooseberry and plum. [£22.50 - 375ml bottle] 

• 7. Weingut Dr.Crusius, Traiser Brut Sekt, 2016, Nahe, Germany 

100% Riesling. 12% ABV. Riesling from Traisen village vineyards. Selective hand picking. Controlled 

fermentation and maturation in stainless steel then secondary fermentation in bottle in the traditional 

method. [£21.50] 

• 8. Podere 7 Sette, L'Invidio Bolgheri Rosso, 2016, Bolgheri Ferrugini e Sondrale, Italy 

54% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.5% ABV. Currants and walnuts with hints of 

coffee on nose & palate. Full bodied, round and velvety textured. Delicious finish. [£15] 

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• 9. I Veroni, Chianti Rufina Riserva 'Vigneto Quona', 2015, Chianti Rufina, Italy 

100% Sangiovese. 15% ABV. Clear and intense purple red. Very pronounced scent of blackberries and ripe red 

fruits combined with a gentle touch of oak. Medium to full bodied silky taste with well balanced tannins and 

long aftertaste. [£18.50] 

• 10. Domaine Gelin, Fixin, 2014, Burgundy, France 

100% Pinot Noir. 13% ABV. Harvested on September 18th, grapes in perfect health, vatted for 19 days with 

battonage twice a day. Aged for 22 months in oak barrels. A beautiful deep garnet-red colour. The nose is 

immediate, superb, very pinot, very “classy”. Slightly spicy, it expresses original notes of candied oranges or 

orange liqueur. In the mouth, the tasting begins with discretion and finesse. Good acidity provides depth, 

stimulates the taste buds. The racy, assertive tannins, tamed by long, careful ageing, add to the wine’s power 

and produce a compact, textured wine. The wood of the ageing is perfectly blended with an almost zesty 

spicy note. [£25] 

• 11. Sendiana Wines, Sendiana Grand Vin, 2014, Caves de Monastere St.Jean, Lebanon 

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Franc and Mourvèdre. 14.5% ABV. A vibrant red 

wine with aromas of of dark cherry, rich red forest fruits and floral notes of lavender and violets. The palate 

has hints of white truffle, hazelnut, warm spices with glimpses of anise and clove, rounded off with herbaceous 

undertones. The finish is gripping, velvety and lingering [£15] 

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Lea & Sandeman 

leaandsandeman.co.uk | @ leaandsandeman 

A pure independent wine merchant sourcing individual wines, bringing them directly to 

our customers via the shortest route. Close links with our winemakers ensures provenance, 

creating a selection we are proud of, enjoy drinking ourselves and which you won't find 

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• 1. Domaine des Hauts Perrays, Crémant de Loire Brut, NV, Loire, France 

Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc. 12% ABV. From a small family-run Domaine in the heart of Chenin 

Blanc territory, (Coteaux du Layon) this is a beautifully crafted Crémant de Loire. Traditional method sparkling 

wine vinified from a large proportion of Chenin Blanc, with some Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc - all grown 

on a mix of schist, clay, and quartz. [£10.50] 

• 2. Gonet-Médeville, Blanc de Noirs Brut 1 er Cru, 2017, Champagne, France 

100% Pinot Noir. 12.5% ABV. 100% Pinot Noir, 80% being from Bisseuil, and 20% from Ambonnay. Ripe grapes 

means that this wine has quite a deep colour, almost oeuil-de-perdrix. Very fine and persistent bubble, fullflavoured 

with good acidity to give it 'peps'. Gorgeous. [£40.95] 

• 3. Abolengo, Cachapoal Valley Chardonnay, 2018, Cachapoal Valley, Chile 

100% Chardonnay. 14% ABV. This is filled with ripe peach and subtle tropical fruit, that makes you aware 

that you are in the southern hemisphere, but then cuts through with a lovely brightness and poise not unlike 

something from the Macônnais. Really well made with a delicate nutty richness, it enriches and refreshes in 

equal measure. [£15.50] 

• 4. Domaine Frantz Chagnoleau, Mâcon Villages Clos Saint Pancras, 2017,Burgundy, 

France 

100% Chardonnay. 13% ABV. Fresh, with nice tension. The flavours are ripe, verging on exotic but with 

a natural restraint. Almost passion fruit, then pears and peaches - all held together in a juicy expressive 

brightness by the fresh acidity. [£18.50] 

• 5. Le Battistelle, Soave Classico Montesei, 2018, Soave, Italy 

100% Garganega, 12.5% ABV. Bright and clean Soave that totally delivers. Crisp but with no hard edges - no 

brisk acidity, just a great texture and clean mineral flow. There is no wood used here - but the juice stays on 

the lees for about 4 months and with this perfect fruit from the domaine's south facing vineyards there is an 

ample feel and deliciously tangible flesh. But no fatness. Soft citrus and some blossomy floral notes. There 

is some firmer pear and a crunch of apple too, which adds a lift and keeps the flow bubbling along perfectly. 

Delicious and so moreish. The perfect aperitivo or spot on with a summer lunch. [£13.50] 

• 6. Tentenublo Wines, Rioja Blanco, 2018, Rioja, Spain 

Malvasía Riojana (Alarije), Viura, Jaén Blanca. 13.5% ABV. Wild yeast fermentation in large oak barrels and 

concrete tanks and aged on lees for 5 months. A nice combination of richness and freshness. [£19.75] 

• 7. Domaine Jeanne Gaillard, Syrah'Terres de Mandrin' , 2017, IGP Collines 

Rhodaniennes, Rhône, France 

100%Syrah. 12% ABV. A lightish, juicy Syrah in the aromatic Northern Rhone style which captures the peppery 

precision of Syrah from the north. [£12.95] 

• 8. Sierra de Toloño, 2017, Rioja Alavesa, Spain 

100% Tempranillo. 13.5% ABV. From high altitude vineyards. A cleaner, fresher feel with crisp red berry fruits 

and some crunchy acidity [£15.50] 

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• 9. Cantine de Falco, 'Salore' Salice Salentino, 2016, Salice Salentino, Puglia, Italy 

100% Negroamaro. 14% ABV. Carefully fermented at low temperatures in steel tanks, to avoid too much 

extraction, this perky juice then spends 6 months in oldish barrels which really helps smooth this out and gives 

the super sleek feel and racy drive that stands this apart from almost all other Salice Salentinos we have tried. 

It is darker and deeper than the 'regular' Negroamaro - but is just as well balanced and has the cantina's 

signature brightness and red fruited lift. A decadent but not too showy red - think deep flavours and grilled 

food - bring on the summer! [£13.50] 

• 10. Château Puygueraud, Côtes de Francs, 2011, Bordeaux, France 

75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec. 14% ABV. From the Nicolas Thienpont family of estates (which 

includes Pavie Macquin and Larcis Ducasse) the Puygueraud is juicy and intense with ripe fruit exploding on 

the nose and a generous palate of cassis and blackcherry. A great open crowd-pleasing style of claret that 

would tackle roast pork with some aplomb. [£20.95] 

• 11. The Hairy Arm, Sunbury Shiraz, 2014, Sunbury, Victoria, Australia 

100% Shiraz. 14.5% ABV. This is a fresher iteration of the Aussie style, still with lovely mouth-filling fruitiness, 

plums and blackberries, but more supple, pliant and textured. A delicious medium weight, berry filled delight 

that will please those after a less full throttle experience. [£22.50] 

• 12. Quinta da Romaneira, 10 Year Old Tawny, NV, Douro, Portugal 

Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz. 19.5% ABV. Beautiful light brick red colour and a 

pleasingly delicate shape. Lovely spicy, intense character, cherry and warm strawberries mingle with herbs and 

dark cherry notes. Light on its feet, but not shy in any way – lovely, long and beautifully poised. [£23.50] 

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Penfolds 

penfolds.com | @penfolds 

Penfolds is Australia’s oldest iconic brand with a history and heritage that profoundly reflects 

Australia’s journey from colonial settlement to the modern era. Established in 1844, just 

eight years after the foundation of South Australia, Penfolds has played a pivotal role in the 

evolution of winemaking in Australia and across the world. 

The introduction of Penfolds Grange in 1951 forever changed the landscape of Australian 

fine wine, soon becoming an icon lauded the world over. Since then a series of standout 

wines, both white and red, have been released under the Penfolds masthead, ensuring a 

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• 1. Penfolds, Koonunga Hill Chardonnay, 2018, South Australia 

100% Chardonnay. 12.5% ABV. Koonunga Hill Chardonnay reflects Penfolds multi-region, multi-vineyard 

blending philosophy, which enables the winemaking team to source the best parcels of fruit to produce 

consistently high-quality wines from each vintage. A light to medium-bodied Chardonnay with distinctive 

primary fruit characters and a subtle underlay of moderate oak. [£9.00] 

• 2. Penfolds, Koonunga Hill Shiraz, 2017, South Australia 

100% Shiraz. 14.5% ABV. Koonunga Hill Shiraz is a multi-regional blend of Shiraz from across South Australia’s 

premium wine growing regions. A plumper style of wine with plush red-berried fruits, generosity of flavour 

and supple ripe tannins. It has excellent structure and length, and while it is ready for drinking now, the 

Koonunga Hill Shiraz wine will gain further complexity over the next two to four years. [£9.00] 

• 3. Penfolds, Max's Chardonnay, 2018, Adelaide Hills, Australia 

100% Chardonnay. 13% ABV. Max’s Chardonnay continues the evolution of the Penfolds white wine program, 

drawing inspiration from the legacy and spirit of the many wine trials of Max Schubert, a Penfolds winemaking 

legend. Flavours of citrus, white nectarine and lemon curd preside over complexing characters of almond 

meal and deft oak. [£19.00] 

• 4. Penfolds, Max's Shiraz, 2017, South Australia 

100% Shiraz. 14.5% ABV. Max’s constant pursuit of excellence paved the way for those who followed in his 

footsteps and also allowed the status and heritage of Penfolds to grow. A contemporary offering of South 

Australian shiraz, this release provides a fruit-driven wine which is generous in flavour and persistent across 

the palate [£19.00] 

• 5. Penfolds, Max's Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017, South Australia 

100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14% ABV. Max’s Cabernet Sauvignon displays the Penfolds ‘stamp’ inspired by 

Max Schubert. Cranberry represents the red fruit spectrum, with lingering flavours of yellow plum, bay leaf 

and sage; all sstructurally framed by beautifully integrated French and American oak. [£19.00] 

• 6. Penfolds, Bin 311 Chardonnay, 2018, Adelaide Hills, Tumbarumba and Tasmania, 

Australia 

100% Chardonnay. 13% ABV. Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay truly reflects the winemakers’ mantra ‘we always 

go where the fruit grows best and where it best suits style.’ In true Bin 311 style, it exhibits lemon/lime aromas 

and a mineral acid backbone, complemented by barrel fermentation and maturation in seasoned oak. 

Minimal filtration is employed, preserving elegant fruit flavours [£32] 

• 7. Penfolds, Bin 28 Kalimna® Shiraz, 2018, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and 

Padthaway, Australia 

100% Shiraz. 13% ABV. Kalimna® Bin 28 offers a showcase of warm climate Australian shiraz – ripe, robust and 

generously flavoured. First made in 1959, Bin 28 is named after the famous Barossa Valley Kalimna vineyard 

purchased by Penfolds in 1945 and from which the wine was originally sourced. Today, Kalimna® Bin 28 is a 

multi-region, multi-vineyard blend, with the Barossa Valley always well represented. [£32] 

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penfolds.com | @penfolds 

• 8. Penfolds, Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, 2017, McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Padthaway 

and Wrattonbully, Australia 

Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz. 14.5% ABV. Bin 389 was often referred to as ‘Baby Grange’, in part because 

components of the wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange. First made 

in 1960 by the legendary Max Schubert, this was the wine that helped forge Penfolds reputation with red 

wine drinkers by combining the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the richness of Shiraz. Exemplifying the 

judicious balance of fruit and oak, Bin 389 highlights the generous mid-palate Penfolds in known for. [£61] 

• 9. Penfolds, St Henri, 2016, Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, 

Coonawarra and Magill Estate, Australia 

100% Shiraz. 14.5% ABV. St Henri is a time-honoured and alternative expression of Shiraz, and an intriguing 

counterpoint to Grange. It is unusual among high quality Australian red wines as it does not rely on any new 

oak. St Henri is rich and plush when young, gaining soft, earthy, mocha-like characters as it ages. It is matured 

in old, 1,460 litre vats that allow the wine to develop, imparting minimal, if any oak character. [£95] 

• 10. Penfolds, Father Grand Tawny, NV, South Australia 

18.5% ABV. With compelling quality and provenance, Penfolds Father Grand Tawny is a tribute to over 170 

years of Penfolds winemaking excellence. A blend of outstanding wines matured in seasoned small oak 

casks, achieving a minimum average blended age of ten years. The combination of extended maturation and 

Penfolds extensive experience in crafting fine Tawny wines, has resulted in a wine with concentration, vitality, 

exceptional balance of fruit, nutty oak age complexity and distinctive spirit. All of these elements culminate in 

a balanced, clean and lingering tight finish. [£20] 

Don't miss Penfolds' Pop-Up! 

1:45pm 

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The Whisky Exchange 

thewhiskyexchange.com | @whiskyexchange 

The Whisky Exchange (TWE) is a family business founded in 1999, and has since grown to be 

the internet’s number-one specialist retailer of whisky and other spirits, serving thousands of 

satisfied customers every week. The Whisky Exchange currently stocks nearly 3,500 whiskies, 

of which about 2,300 are single malt Scotch whiskies, with 250 bourbons available and the 

remainder being made up of blended Scotch, grain, Irish, Japanese and other whiskies from 

countries including Wales, South Africa, India, Sweden and Australia. 

In addition to this, there are more than 500 rums, around 400 vodkas, more than 550 Cognacs/ 

Armagnacs, 400 gins, 150 Tequilas and nearly 1,000 specialist liqueurs. 

In all, something in the region of 9,500 products are active on the site and available to order 

online at any given time; this number is increasing as we continue to stock the best of the 

thousands of new products released each year. 

• 1. Inchmurrin, 12 Year Old, Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 

46% ABV. Relaunched in 2015, Inchmurrin 12 Year Old is aged in a mixture of casks, including bourbon, refill 

and recharred wood. Light, grassy and floral. [£42.95] 

• 2. Glendronach, 12 Year Old, Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 

43% ABV. A dense, heavily-sherried dram from a distillery now producing again after a six-year layoff. A malt 

best suited to after-dinner sipping. [£41.95] 

• 3. Diplomatico, Reserva Exclusiva Rum, Venezuela 

40% ABV. A fabulous Venezuelan dark golden rum, distilled from molasses in a copper pot still before it's 

aged for up to 12 years. Rich, sweet and fruity, just how we like 'em. Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva is one of 

the most awarded rums, with more than 20 awards to its name. [£41.95] 

• 4. Clairin, Communal Rum, Haiti 

43% ABV. This is a blend of the four Clairins from the four communes of Cavaillon, Barraderes, Pignon and St 

Michel de l’Attalaye. It is produced naturally with no herbicides or pesticides, and fermented using natural 

yeasts in small Alembic stills. [£37.25] 

• 5. Lind And Lime Gin, Edinburgh, Scotland 

44% ABV. Lind & Lime gin is inspired by history. Paying homage to Dr. J Lind, who discovered the effect of 

citrus fruits on those suffering from scurvy, Lind & Lime gin uses lime for flavour alongside pink peppercorn 

and juniper to balance out its strong, fresh citrus notes.[£34.95] 

• 6. Slingsby Marmalade Gin, Harrogate, England 

40% ABV. Crafted using locally sourced botanicals that are synonymous with the restorative nature of 

Harrogate. These unique botanicals are complemented with zesty Yorkshire marmalade, water drawn from the 

world-famous Harrogate aquifer, pure single grain spirit and a handful of the finest ingredients sourced from 

around the world. [£36.95] 

• 7. RumJava, Espresso Rum Cream, Florida, USA 

17% ABV. A rich, creamy liqueur from Rumjava, made by blending its classic Mahtini’Mon Espresso rum with 

fresh cream. The palate is full of sweet vanilla, chocolate, hazelnut and rich coffee notes. Allergen information 

- Product contains milk and nuts. [£28.25] 

• 8. Saliza Amaretto Liqueur, Friulian Alps, Italy 

28% ABV. Saliza is a cut above standard-issue amarettos with a delightful lightness and intense yet elegant 

marzipan flavours. This authentic Amaretto is a refined almond distillate, harmonious, natural and incredibly 

balanced. [£25.75] 

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New Zealand Winegrowers 

nzwine.com | @nzwineeurope 

Pop along to say “Kia ora”. New Zealand is a world of pure discovery and nothing distils its 

essence more perfectly than a glass of New Zealand wine. 

All wines shown today are produced sustainably which to us means delivering excellent 

wine to consumers in a way that enables the natural environment, and the businesses and 

communities involved, to thrive. More details on New Zealand’s sustainable winegrowing 

practices can be found on www.nzwine.com/sustainability. 

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• 1. Waimea Estates, Pinot Gris, 2018, Nelson, New Zealand 

100% Pinot Gris. 13% ABV. Soft supple entry of ripe stonefruits, rockmelon and peach balance with warm 

toasted cinnamon and creamy silky texture before an elegant fresh finish. 

[£10.99 - Available from: Majestic Wine] 

• 2. Esk Valley, Pinot Gris, 2019, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand 

100% Pinot Gris. 13.5% ABV. Dry style Pinot Gris with aromas and flavours of Nashi pear, peach, citrus and 

honey. A small portion of barrel fermentation has added richness and complexity to this delicious and highly 

drinkable wine. Enjoy as a young wine or cellar for a richer and more complex style. 

[£13.95 - Available from: The New Zealand House of Wine] 

• 3. Rockburn, Pinot Gris, 2016, Central Otago, New Zealand 

100% Pinot Gris. 14% ABV. Ripe peach, nectarine and Nashi pear aromas, heralding a vibrantly fruity off-dry 

palate. This combined with a very long, zesty finish complements rich or light seafood meals or most Asianspiced 

cuisine, though its extraordinary versatility should be experienced over a wide range of dishes. 


• 4. Leftield, Albariño, 2018, Gisborne, New Zealand 

100% Albariño. 13.5% ABV. Gorgeous little citrus flowers link arms with melon and peach to dance in the 

sunshine, always maintaining an air of class. Meanwhile, lime lingers in the shadows vying for attention. 

[£14.80 - Available from: Waitrose, Cambridge Wine Merchants] 

• 5. Waimea Estates, Grüner Veltliner, 2017, Nelson, New Zealand 

100% Grüner Veltliner. 13% ABV. Intense riverstone minerality combine with ripe stonefruits, lime sorbet and 

fresh dill before revealing a chalky yet vibrant long finish. Cellar 1 to 5 years. 


• 6. Waimea Estates, Sauvignon Blanc Nelson, 2018, Nelson, New Zealand 

100% Sauvignon Blanc. 13% ABV. Vibrant crisp entry balance with ripe passionfruit, melon and guava, before 

revealing a long elegant finish. Enjoy now or cellar up to 3 years. 


• 7. Yealands Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, 2019, Marlborough, New Zealand 

100% Sauvignon Blanc. 12.5% ABV. The nose shows cirtus notes, underpinned with aromas of fresh herbs and 

blackcurrant leaf. The palate is full, lively and balanced with a long, crisp mineral finish. Enjoy now or cellar up 

to 2 years. 

[£8.99 - Available from: Sainsbury’s, Co-op, selected SPAR, Costcutter stores] 

• 8. Greywacke - Kevin Judd, Sauvignon Blanc, 2019, Marlborough, New Zealand 

100% Sauvignon Blanc. 13.5% ABV. Yellow-fleshed peaches, rock melon and blackcurrant – a sponge cake 

with lemon icing, chamomile and hints of rose petal – a delicately perfumed and ripe-fruited interpretation 

of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. The palate is both subtle and textural, showing considerable ripeness and 

concentration, with a crisp and long, juicy finish. 

[£18 - Available from: Elicite (online), Vinvm (online), The Vintner London Ltd (store), Roberson’s Wine 

Merchants (store)] 

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nzwine.com | @nzwineeurope 

• 9. Villa Maria, Cellar Selection Pinot Noir, 2017, Marlborough, New Zealand 

100% Pinot Noir. 13% ABV. Subtle aromatics of dried herbs such as thyme and rosemary intermingled with 

blackberries and blackcurrants. On the palate, a subtle toasty hint of oak nicely frames the firm but juicy fruit 

and fine velvety tannins. 

[£16.40 - Available from: Sainsburys, Booths, The New Zealand House of Wine] 

• 10. Greywacke - Kevin Judd, Pinot Noir, 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand 

100% Pinot Noir. 13.5% ABV. Juicy blackberries, blueberries and the sweet aroma of homemade strawberry 

jam, intermingled with more savoury suggestions of black olives, cedar and a hint of lavender. The ethereal 

but finely structured palate has concentrated varietal character that combines red and black fruit with earthy, 

smoky nuances. 

[£33 - Available from: Elicite (online), Oz Wines Ltd (online), Specialist Cellars (store), Handford Wines (store)] 

• 11. Rockburn, Pinot Noir, 2016, Sunbury, Central Otago, New Zealand 

100% Pinot Noir. 14% ABV. An expressive nose and deeply fruited palate displaying vibrant notes of red and 

black cherry, rich mocha and supple, silky tannins leading into a very long finish. Enjoy over the next 4-9 years. 


• 12. Vidal, Reserve Syrah Gimblett Gravels, 2017, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand 

100% Syrah. 13% ABV. Fragrant spice, dark red berry and floral notes combine on a balanced and textured 

palate. Best enjoyed 2-6+ years from vintage. 

[£17.55 - Available from: Field and Fawcett, Cambridge Wine Merchants, Hennings Wine Merchants] 

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Azevedo 

eng.sograpevinhos.com/marcas/Azevedo 

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When Fernando Guedes planted Azevedo, and made the first wine in 1990, he pioneered 

the production of quality Vinho Verde. He immediately set out to transform the estate by 

planting 35 hectares of vineyards in this cool, wet part of north-western Portugal, bordered to 

the north by the Minho River adjacent to Spain, to the west by the Atlantic and to the south 

by the city of Porto. 

• 1. Azevedo, Vinho Verde Loureiro/Alvarinho, 2018, Vinho Verde, Portugal 

70% Loureiro , 30% Albariño/Alvarinho. 12% ABV. Clear and bright with youthful hues. Intense aromas of ripe 

mango, nectarine and hints of well-ripened citrus. Refreshing on the palate with aromatic citrus notes and a 

firm, but very well-integrated, acidity. This wine has a balanced and crisp finish. [£10.49] 

• 2. Azevedo, Vinho Verde Reserva, 2018, Vinho Verde, Portugal 

70% Loureiro , 30% Albariño/Alvarinho. 12% ABV. Clear and bright with greenish tints and an intense aroma of 

well-ripened fruit, such as peaches and nectarines. On the palate, it is creamy with aromatic notes of ripe fruit 

with great concentration. A lively acidity invites a long and balanced finish. [£11.49] 

Casa Ferreirinha 

eng.sograpevinhos.com/marcas/Casa%20Ferreirinha 

This historic producer, founded in 1952, is named after the legendary Porto matriarch Dona 

Antónia Ferreira. Affectionately nicknamed ‘Ferreirinha’ by her countrymen, this was the first 

house in the region dedicated to making still wines. 

• 1. Casa Ferreirinha, `Papa Figos` Douro Branco, 2017, Douro, Portugal 

40% Viosinho , 30% Arinto/Pedernã, 15% Rabigato, 10% Gouveio (Verdelho) , 5% Códega. 13.5% ABV. 

Lemon yellow in colour with golden tints. Very aromatic with prominent floral notes, tropical fruit and hints of 

minerality. Full-bodied with well-balanced acidity and a subtle minerality. Long and persistent finish. [£10.99] 

• 2. Casa Ferreirinha, `Papa Figos` Douro Tinto, 2017, Douro, Portugal 

35% Tinta Roriz , 25% Tinta Barroca, 25% Touriga Franca, 15% Touriga Nacional. 13.5% ABV. Deep ruby red 

with violet nuances. Intensely aromatic with fresh red berries, heather and balsamic savoury spice on the 

nose. The spicy red fruit profile follows onto the full bodied palate that balances smooth tannins with wellintegrated 

acidity on a harmonious finish. [£10.99] 

• 3. Casa Ferreirinha, ``Esteva` Douro Tinto, 2017, Douro, Portugal 

35% Tinta Roriz , 35% Tinta Barroca, 20% Touriga Franca, 10% Touriga Nacional. 13.5% ABV. Ruby red with 

intense floral notes of rose, spicy notes of black pepper and aromas of red fruits. Smooth texture, with wellintegrated 

acidity giving exceptional freshness and vivacity. Polished tannins support floral aromas and fresh 

red fruits resulting in a long and elegant finish. [£9.99] 

• 4. Casa Ferreirinha, `Callabriga` Douro Tinto, 2017, Douro, Portugal 

60% Touriga Franca , 25% Touriga Nacional, 15% Tinta Roriz.. 13.5% ABV. Deep ruby in colour with an intense 

and complex nose of floral, tropical fruit and black and red fruit aromas, along with attractive and wellintegrated 

oak characters. On the palate, it has good body and acidity, high-quality tannins and a hint of 

cocoa on the long and elegant finish. [£18.99] 

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There are few more iconic images in the world of wine than the ‘Don’, the logo created for 

the Sandeman family in 1928 by George Massiot Brown. The cape was modelled on the attire 

worn by students of the University of Porto, while the ‘wide-brimmed’hat was a nod to the 

family’s presence in Jerez. 

• 1. Sandeman, White Port, NV, Douro, Portugal 

Códega, Gouveio (Verdelho), Malvasia Fina, Viosinho. 19.5% ABV. Pale straw in colour, Sandeman White Port 

has tropical fruit aromas, gentle vanilla notes and light floral characters. On the palate, crisp acidity balances 

the residual sweetness. The finish is fresh, concentrated and elegant. [£13.99] 

• 2. Sandeman, Late Bottled Vintage Port, 2015, Douro, Portugal 

40% Touriga Franca , 30% Touriga Nacional, 30% Tinta Roriz. 20.5% ABV. Intense and complex with aromas 

of black fruits, spice, black pepper and cocoa with hints of balsamic, cedar and tobacco box. On the palate, 

this wine has a lively acidity and firm tannins, complemented by an incredibly well balanced and long finish. 

[£18.99] 

• 3. Sandeman, Quinta do Seixo - Single Quinta Port, 2017, Cima Corgo, Douro, Portugal 

42% Touriga Franca , 31% Touriga Nacional, 15% Vinha Velha, 7% Tinta Roriz, 5% Souzão. 20% ABV. Deep ruby 

in colour. Aromas of black and red fruit, botanical tones, spices and hints of balsamic that harmonise perfectly 

with additional touches of shale/slate. With a great intensity on the palate, this wine has opulent and firm 

tannins, a well-balanced acidity and further botanical notes which invite a complex finish. [£39.99] 

• 4. Sandeman, Vau Vintage Port, 1999, Douro, Portugal 

Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional. 20% ABV. The Vau Vintage 1999 has a deep ruby colour. It has 

an intense and complex bouquet on the nose with a prevalence of bright red fruits such as strawberries. In 

the mouth, rich plummy flavours with hints of strawberry are supported by structured tannins which give a firm 

backbone to the wine and will allow it to age for many years. [£27.99] 

• 5. Sandeman, 10 Year Old Tawny Port, NV, Douro, Portugal 

Tinta Amarela, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional. 20% ABV. The wine 

has an intense, bright tawny colour with shades of brick red, typical of this style of Port. The aroma is elegant 

and complex, combining ripe fruit and nuts, with hints of vanilla and raisins. Sandeman 10 Year Old Tawny is 

full-bodied and appealing wine, tremendous length. Serve chilled in a tulip-shaped wine glass to allow the 

perfumes to express themselves. [£23.99] 

• 6. Sandeman, 20 Year Old Tawny Port, NV, Douro, Portugal 

Tinta Amarela, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca. 20% ABV. Rich tawny in colour with hints 

of brick. The palate has an elegant combination of flavours - dried apricots, honey, roasted nuts, spices and 

vanilla. This is an endlessly complex wine that unfolds smoothly and develops in the mouth. The finish is 

exceptionally concentrated, balanced and long. Serve this chilled in a tulip-shaped wine glass to allow the 

perfumes to express themselves. [£43.99]

Taste Argentina 

tasteargentina.co.uk | insta: @tasteargentinauk 

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Taste Argentina is an e-commerce site dedicated to wines from Argentina. The specialist site 

offers consumers one of the most diverse ranges of Argentinian wine currently available in 

the UK. Expect to find fabulous Malbec, including a late harvest pudding wine, as well as an 

organic fizz and some refreshing whites. 

• 1. Familia Zuccardi, Vida Organica Sparkling Chardonnay, 2016, Mendoza, Argentina 

100% Chardonnay. 12% ABV. Lovely citrus fruit, hints of toasted almonds and a gentle fizz. It's light, crisp and 

very quaffable! [£15.75] 

• 2. Mauricio Lorca, Recoleta Pedro Blanco, 2018, Mendoza. Argentina 

100% Pedro Ximenez. 11.5% ABV. A superb dry white made from Pedro Ximenez! The Recoleta is carefully 

hand-harvested and shows notes of green apple, grapefruit and orange. It's dry, crisp and refreshing. [£10.99] 

• 3. Bodega Altocedro, Los Poetas Sémillon, 2018, Uco Valley (Mendoza), Argentina 

100% Sémillon. 13% ABV. A lovely Sémillon from high altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley. Delicately fruity with 

notes of white flower and lime. [£13.49] 

• 4. Familia Zuccardi, Serie A Torrontés, 2017, Salta, Argentina 

100% Torrontés. 14% ABV. A classic Torrontés full of white flowers and citrus fruit. Beautifully structured, 

aromatic and refreshing. [£14.49] 

• 5. Viña Cobos, Felino Chardonnay, 2017, Uco Valley (Mendoza), Argentina 

100% Chardonnay. 14.5% ABV. Bright tropical notes combine with racy acidity to give balance and freshness, 

while a little oak ageing adds hints of vanilla and butterscotch. [£14.99] 

• 6. Susana Balbo, Mandala Blend, 2015, Uco Valley (Mendoza), Argentina 

Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Torrontés. 12.5% ABV. A stunning blend from Susana Balbo. The Mandala is floral 

and aromatic with a touch of buttery oak from several months' ageing in French oak. [£19.99] 

• 7. Bodega Del Rio Elorza, Verum Pinot Noir, 2017, Rio Negro (Patagonia), Argentina 

100% Pinot Noir. 13.5% ABV. This award-winning Pinot from cool climate Patagonia is an absolute delight! It's 

packed full of wild raspberries, subtle smoky notes and delivers a soft, refreshing finish.[£14.75] 

• 8. Susana Balbo, Anubis Malbec, 2017, Lujan de Cuyo (Mendoza), Argentina 

100% Malbec. 14% ABV. A soft, fruit driven Malbec with loads of raspberry and blackcurrant fruit and a touch 

of vanilla from 4 months' ageing in French oak.[£13.49] 

• 9. Bodega Los Haroldos, Roble Malbec, 2017, Uco Valley (Mendoza), Argentina 

100% Malbec. 13.5% ABV. Intensely fruity with smoky and chocolate notes, underpinned with elegant tannins 

and subtle acidity. [£11.75] 

• 10. Nieto Senetiner, Limitada Bonarda, 2014, Mendoza, Argentina 

100% Bonarda. 14% ABV. A super example of how good the Argentinian Bonarda grape can be! Plenty of rich, 

plummy fruit and a hint of black pepper, followed by a long, silky finish. Full-bodied, but so elegant. [£22.75] 

• 11. Bodega Alandés, Alandés Cabernet Franc, 2015, Uco Valley (Mendoza), Argentina 

100% Cabernet Franc. 14.5% ABV. Soulful Cabernet Franc from high altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley. Ripe 

redcurrants throughout with notes of vanilla and sweet spice from 18 months ageing in French oak. [£22.75] 

• 12. Susana Balbo, Late Harvest Malbec, 2017, Lujan de Cuyo (Mendoza), Argentina 

100% Malbec. 14.5% ABV. Delicious sweet Malbec that's a perfect match for chocolatey puds! Notes of ripe 

red fruits and black cherries combined with dark chocolate, cinnamon and liquorice. Simply divine![£19.00] 

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People’s Choice Wine Awards 

peopleschoicewineawards.com | @PCWineAwards 

The People’s Choice Wine Awards is an exciting national wine competition involving 

consumers as well as professionals in the judging process. The categories are unique and help 

you choose the most suitable wine for those wine drinking moments! 

• 1.Simonnet-Febvre, Crémant de Bourgogne, Brut, NV, Burgundy, France 

Joint Winner of: Best Sparkling Wine Rest of the World 

Available from: Thedrinkshop.com, Winebuyers.com [£16.99] 

• 2. Leckford Estate, Brut, 2014, Hampshire, England 

Joint Winner of: Best Sparkling Wine UK 

Available from: Waitrose (57 stores), waitrosecellar.com [£26.99] 

• 3. Lyme Bay Winery, Rosé Brut, NV, Devon, England 

Joint Winner of: Best Sparkling Wine UK 

Available direct from the vineyard in Axminster, Devon (lymebaywinery.co.uk) [£28.49] 

• 4. Invivo & Co, Graham Norton’s Own SauviGNon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 

Joint Winner of: Girls Night In 

Available from: Tesco, Majestic, Asda [£9.50-£10.99] 

• 5. Invivo & Co, Graham Norton’s Own Pink BY design, Marlborough, New Zealand 

Winner of: War of the Rosés 

Available from: Tesco, tesco.com [£9.50] 

• 6. Rabo de Galo, Casa Santos Lima, Portugal 

Winner of: Red for Easy Weekday Meals 

Available from: Iceland, iceland.co.uk [£5.95] 

• 7. Viña Santico, Carménère, 2017, Chile 

Winner of: Bargain Buys 

Available from: The Wine Society, thewinesociety.com [£5.95] 

• 8. Wakefield, St Andrews Shiraz, 2016, Clare Valley, South Australia 

Winner of: One Man and His BBQ 

Available from Ozwines.co.uk, Thedrinkshop.com, Winebuyers.com, Wine Direct (Sussex) in Hailsham [£34.99] 

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Nyetimber 

nyetimber.com | @nyetimber 

For over 30 years, Nyetimber has had a single aim: to make the finest English sparkling wine, 

one to rival the very best in the world. 

A true pioneer, Nyetimber was the first producer of English sparkling wine to exclusively grow 

the three celebrated grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. 

Nyetimber is made from one hundred percent estate-grown grapes and is regarded as 

England’s finest sparkling wine. Owner and Chief Executive Eric Heerema and winemaker 

Cherie Spriggs are committed to producing wines of exceptional quality. 

#PerfectlyBritish #Nyetimber 

• 1. Nyetimber, Classic Cuvée, MV, West Sussex and Hampshire, England 

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier. 12% ABV. Lovely pale gold and gentle, fine bubbles. Toasty, spicy and 

complex aromas showing wonderful development after extended ageing in our cellar (usually more than three 

years). The palate supports these complex aromas with honey, almond, pastry and baked apple flavours. Very 

fine and elegant with a great combination of intensity, delicacy and length. [£36.99] 

• 2. Nyetimber, Rosé, MV, West Sussex and Hampshire, England 

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier. 12% ABV. A beautiful, sunset pink colour. Aromas include a charming mix of 

fresh red fruits along with intriguing spice notes of anise and lavender. The palate has a creamy, round texture 

with refreshing redcurrant, raspberry and cherry flavours. Suggestions of brioche lead into an elegant, silky 

finish. [£36.99] 

• 3. Nyetimber, Cuvee Chérie, MV, West Sussex and Hampshire, England 

Chardonnay. 12% ABV. Light golden hues and a slight silver undertone illuminate this delicately effervescent 

wine. Aromas of pure lemon, mineral and honey tones and a hint of tangerine fill the nose. The palate has. 

[£36.99] 

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Herbert Hall 

herberthall.com | Twit: @herberthall | insta: @herberthallwinery 

Since its establishment by Nicholas Hall in 2007, the Herbert Hall Winery has focused 

exclusively on producing handmade sparkling wines from its four-hectare organic vineyard 

in Marden, Kent. The winery has become a benchmark for English artisan sparkling wine 

production and was recently asked to produce a limited edition Sparkling Rosé for HRH The 

Prince of Wales’s Highgrove. Their wines retail through Harrods, Fortnum & Mason and Lea & 

Sandeman. 

The winery makes two main cuvées – Herbert Hall Brut and Herbert Hall Brut Rosé. It is 

currently broadening its range to include a limited-edition barrel fermented blanc de blancs 

(1000 bottles) and a single barrel fermented blanc de noirs (500 bottles). The winemaking 

team comprises founder Nicholas Hall and Kirsty Smith who work together to produce elegant 

wines noted for their pure expression of fruit. 

• 1. Herbert Hall, Herbert Hall Brut, 2015, Kent, United Kingdom 

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier. 12.5% ABV. Lemon-gold in colour. Floral and brioche aromas. Gentle 

mousse. Tiny bubbles. White peach and stonefruit flavours. [£39.50] 

• 2. Herbert Hall, Herbert Hall Brut Rosé, 2015, Kent, United Kingdom 

Pinot Noir, Meunier, Chardonnay. 11.5% ABV. Palest rose-gold with red fruit on the nose and through to the 

palate. Gentle soft mousse. Powerful fruit expression. Long finish. [£44.50] 

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Fox & Fox 

foxandfox.wine | insta: @foxandfox.wine 

Fox & Fox are a highly awarded boutique producer of exciting and delicious English Sparkling 

Wines. We have two vineyards which lie either side of Mayfield, East Sussex. Our wines are all 

made with minimal manipulation in the winery only from grapes that we grow ourselves. All 

our wines celebrate the delicious characteristics of the Pinot Noir, Meunier, Chardonnay and 

Pinot Gris in our vineyards and all are certified suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians. 

The Wine Gang are showcasing two of our medaled blanc de noirs: Tradition Blanc de Noirs 

Brut 2014 ( Pinot Noir) Decanter Awards Platinum /97points and Meunier Blanc de Noirs Brut 

2014 (Meunier ) an IWSC gold – a rare opportunity to taste wines from the same vineyard, 

same vintage, same winemaker with the only difference being the grape variety itself. Find 

them at the HAC tasting or order them online with Free delivery. 

London Stockists: Amathus Drinks in Soho, Shoreditch and Leadenhall Market. 

• 1. Fox & Fox, Tradition Blanc de Noirs Brut, 2014, East Sussex, United Kingdom 

95% Pinot Noir with a whisper of Chardonnay. 12% ABV. Made with care and attention to detail, this wine has 

a satisfying depth and high notes of ripe apples and a nuance of nectarine. The mousse has our characteristic 

small bubbles and gently, satisfyingly fills the mouth, leading to a refreshing, long finish. [£40] 

• 2. Fox & Fox, Pinot Meunier Blanc de Noirs Brut, 2014, East Sussex, United Kingdom 

95% Meunier with a flirtation of Chardonnay. 12% ABV. We believe this was the first English Pinot Meunier 

blanc de noirs to be produced, establishing our reputation for innovation and focus on the characteristics of 

the grape varieties that we grow. Our Meunier is rich, rounded, underpinned by a purity and minerality that is 

deliciously refreshing with top notes of lime flying over black fruit flavours. 

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Bride Valley 

bridevalleyvineyard.com | Twit: @bridevalleywine | insta: @bridevalleyvineyard 

Steven Spurrier and his wife Arabella are behind Bride Valley, located in West Dorset. Steven, 

while running Les Caves de la Madeleine and L’Académie du Vin in Paris in the 1980s, had 

soil (chalky) samples from Arabella’s 80 hectare estate tested and the results came back: 

“very similar to Champagne”. This is not surprising, because the village of Kimmeridge is 

just 38 kilometres as the crow flies from Bride Valley. After two decades and three visits from 

Boisset’s sparkling wine expert, Georges Legrand, vines were planted on the best sites in the 

bowl of the amphitheatre-like estate. Three hectares were planted in 2009, rising to a total of 

10 hectares in 2013 when planting was completed. 

Specific clones were selected on the advice of Pierre-Marie Guillaume, the owner of France’s 

top nursery in Charcenne (east of Dijon). After intense analysis, seven Chardonnay clones 

(55% of the plantings), four Pinot Noir clones (25%) and two Meunier clones (20%) were 

selected. The vines are planted on south and south-west facing slopes. In addition, 1,000 

elder trees were also planted to act as a natural windbreak to the breezes coming from the 

Jurassic Coast, four miles to the south. Bride Valley has been sustainably farmed for centuries 

and although the grapes are not certified organic, the vineyard continues to follow organic 

principles. 

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• 1. Bride Valley, Dorset Crémant, NV, Dorset, England 

80% Chardonnay, 8% Meunier, 12% Pinot Noir. 11.5% ABV. Fresh light yellow colour touched with hints of 

lemon. The continuous pin-prick bubbles show the bottle fermented effervescence. The Crémant has a much 

less aggressive fizz and because of this it gently slides onto the pallet which a fantastic creamy expression 

which is then backed by hints of white flowers and white summer fruits. [£25.99] 

• 2. Bride Valley, Rosé Bella, 2014, Dorset, England 

85% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay, 5% Meunier. 11.5% ABV. A very pretty wine with an elegant charm. Pale 

blush in colour with delicate bubbles in the glass. The fruit characteristics show beautifully with aromas of 

raspberry and mixed red berries from Pinot Noir and a hint of citrus and structure from the Chardonnay. 

[£39.99] 

• 3. Bride Valley, Blanc de Blancs, 2016, Dorset, England 

100% Chardonnay. 11.5% ABV. This wine is pale lemon in colour, with a hint of silver. The aromas are fruity with 

green apple, fresh bramble, white peach notes and a hint of honey. This Blanc de Blancs has refreshing acidity 

and a clean finish. [£38.99] 

• 4. Bride Valley, Dorset Chardonnay, 2018, Dorset, England 

100% Chardonnay. 12% ABV. Pale lemon in colour with a touch of green. The wine has a very floral nose 

coupled with green apple and a touch of summer fruits. On the palate it is surprisingly broad, with lots of 

natural acidity lifting the length and the finish. [£24.99] 

• 5. Bride Valley, Dorset Pinot Noir, 2018, Dorset, England 

100% Pinot Noir. 

Join Steven Spurrier for the exclusive Masterclass 

An Introduction to English Wine - A sense of Terroir and Craft 

12:30pm 


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Greyfriars Vineyard 

greyfriarsvineyard.co.uk | Twit: @greyfriarsvine | insta: @greyfriarsvineyard 

Greyfriars is located on the sunny south facing chalk slopes of the Hog’s Back at Puttenham, 

just outside Guildford in Surrey. The original vineyard was planted in 1989 and since taking 

over in 2010 we have expanded the area under vine to almost 40 acres on two sites focusing 

on producing stunning English Sparkling Wine. We have also built a brand-new Winery 

containing state of the art winemaking equipment and dug a natural chalk underground cellar 

for ageing our wine prior to release. 

Our vineyards are predominantly planted with the three classic Champagne varieties; 

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier. However, we also have small plots of Pinot Gris and 

Sauvignon Blanc. We are producing a range of spectacular English Sparkling Wines reflecting 

the unique local soil conditions, climate and heritage of the Surrey North Downs. Our 

wines have won many prizes in international competitions, including 2 Gold Medals in the 

International Wine and Spirit Competition 2018. More recently, our Rose Reserve 2014 won 

the English Sparkling Rose Trophy in the 2019 International Wine Challenge. 

We have a Cellar Door Shop that is open Tuesday to Saturday all year round and where there 

is always open to taste and our entire range is available to buy by the bottle. We also offer 

exciting wine tour and tastings events throughout the year. We hope that you will come and 

see us so that we can tell you our story and show you our wines. 

• 1. Greyfriars Vineyard, Classic Cuvée, 2014, Surrey Hills, England 

56% Chardonnay, 22% Pinot Noir, 22% Meunier. 12% ABV. An elegant and complex wine, with layers of citrusy 

fruits and a vibrant mineral finish. The tension and ripe citrus fruits of this dry sparkling wine works particularly 

well with Thai inspired recipes. The roundness and subtle mouthfeel of the wine is a treat to match with noble 

fish and seafood such as gurnard, bass or scallops. [£20] 

• 2. Greyfriars Vineyard, Rosé Reserve, 2014, Surrey Hills, England 

90% Pinot Noir 10% Meunier. 11.5% ABV. Our IWC 2019 English Sparkling Rose Trophy and Gold Medalwinning 

sparkling rosé. Boasts a lovely delicate pink colour with fragrant red berry aromas and a touch of 

spice. Fresh and fruity but with a wonderfully rounded and complex palate. Great on its own as an aperitif or 

served up with lighter dishes such as smoked salmon canapés. [£21] 

• 3. Greyfriars Vineyard, Blanc de Noirs, NV, Surrey Hills, England 

60% Pinot Noir 40% Meunier. 11.5% ABV. This is the second exceptional wine in the Greyfriars limited edition 

range. Our first ever Blanc de Noirs is a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Meunier, picked from our best 

plots in 2014 and 2015. The wine has been aged on lees for 30 month in our chalk cellars prior to release. It is 

elegant and generous with honeyed apples, red berry fruit flavours and a savoury hint of butter and brioche. 

[£21] 

• 4. Greyfriars Vineyard, Cuvée Royale, 2015, Surrey Hills, England 

50% Chardonnay 50% Pinot Noir. 12% ABV. The first exceptional limited-edition release from our best vineyard 

site. Citrus and red apple notes are balanced by a round, elegant palate that offers a lovely hint of biscuit on 

the finish. We only made 2400 bottles of this wine and each are individually numbered – it’s a special one. 

[£30] 

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Thank you for coming! 

We look forward to seeing you very soon at one of our upcoming events. 

If you don't make it to our Ultimate Champagne Evening on December 10th, do 

mark your calendar for our first big 2020 event: 

our Champagne & Sparkling Wine Festival on April 30th. 

Until then, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a fabulous 2020! 

We hope we've inspired you to gather your friends and open great bottles during 

the festive moments to come. 

www.thewinegang.com 

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