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PORTFOLIO 2016

INTRODUCTION

I am delighted to introduce our 2016 Portfolio, the result of continuous selection, tasting, and relationships with growers going back many years.

One of my favourite additions to this Portfolio is a range of wines from Marilyn Lasserre - Les Argelierès. From the Languedoc, the range comprises an (oaked) Chardonnay, a Viognier, a lightly oaked Pinot Noir and finally a Cabernet Franc which has been selected in The Wine Merchant Top 100 2016. We are pleased to advise that in the majority of cases we have been able toeither maintain prices or indeed in some areas make some reductions.

We continue to work with smaller family owned growers who are quality lead. We have an aversion to the UK bottling of wines shipped in bulk and believe that bottling at source delivers better quality. Wherever possible our Portfolio contains wines bottled in the region of production.

Thank you for your continued support - we look forward to working withyou throughout 2016.

Yours sincerely,

David Archibald

Sales Director

FRANCE CHAMPAGNE Gardet 4 - 5

BORDEAUX Château Corbin 6 Château Moulin de Mallet 6 Château Gasquerie 6 Château Paran Justice 6 Château Capet Duverger 6 Château Tour de Yon 6

BURGUNDY MACONNAIS Domaine Roger Luquet 10

CHABLIS Domaine Testut 11 Domaine Daniel Dampt 12

RULLY Domaine Jean-Claude Brelière 10

CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET Domaine Guy Amiot 9

NUITS-ST-GEORGES Domaine Machard de Gramont 7

GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN Domaine Christian Sérafin 8

RHÔNE Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe 13

LOIRE Domaine Sylvain Bailly 14

SOUTHERN FRANCE Le Charme 15 Les Argelières - Marilyn Lasserre 16 - 17 Richelieu 18 Courtances 19 Monastier 20 Xavier Roger 21

CONTENTS ITALY Villa del Cigliano 22 Ca’Tesore 23 Pure 24 - 25

SPAIN Rioja Vega 26 Bodegas Muerza 27 Principe De Viana 28 - 29

PORTUGAL Manoel Poças 30 - 32

AUSTRALIA Pitch Fork 33 Red Cliffs 33 Irvine Wines 34 - 35 Clarendon Hills 36

NEW ZEALAND Kate Radburnd 37 Kuki 37

AMERICA Longboard 38 Route 66 39

CHILE Turi 40 El Picador 41 Tonada 41

ARGENTINA Mendel 42

SOUTH AFRICA Drakensberg 44 Avondale 44 - 45

CHAMPAGNE GARDET

GARDET“A perfect balance between tradition and modernity”

Gardet was established in 1895 by Charles Gardet in Chigny-les-Roses, in the heart of the Montagne de Reims. The house owns around 7 ha of premier cru vineyards around their home villages of Chigny-les-Roses, Ludes and Rilly la Montagne.

BRUT TRADITION NV“The boldness of a Brut champagne in the purest Gardet tradition”

Grape Variety: 45% Pinot Noir, 45% Meunier & 10% Chardonnay

Cellaring: 2 to 3 years Character: The Brut Tradition, made from 90% black grapes, is a non vintage Brut. Truly symbolic of Maison Gardet’s expertise, the true nature of this Champagne can be appreciated as an aperitif.

Decanter world wine 2012 – Gold Medal Award

BRUT RESERVE NV“A Champagne with both upstrokes and down strokes, full-bodied and dense”

Grape Variety: 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier

Cellaring: 2 to 3 years

Character: The Brut Reserve is full bodied, rounded and richly flavoured with notes of toasted hazelnuts, lemon tart and almond, yet still fresh on the finish.

BRUT PREMIER CRU NV“This champagne holds its own amongst Premier Crus, characterised by its freshness and elegance”

Grape Variety: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier

Vineyard Location: Hautvillers


Character: The Brut Premier Cru is made from 100% black grapes (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) sourced from Premier Cru vineyards in the village of Hautvillers.

BRUT SELECTRESERVE NV“A Champagne with a heady depth....”

Grape Variety: 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier


Character: Powerful, with an intense bouquet complemented by subtle mineral and toasty flavours. This is very concentrated yet fine with toasty elements intermixed with nutty notes leading through to a seriously long finish. A Great Champagne!

www.champagne-gardet.com

Christophe Prieux - President of Maison Gardet

AWARDS:

BRUT TRADITION NV - Decanter 2012 – Gold Medal Award | Euvrard Garnier Guide 2011 | Vinalies Nationales Grand Prix d’Excellence 2011BRUT RESERVE NV - Gilbert & Gaillard Guide 2012 (Score 84/100)Brut Premier Cru NV- Wine Spectator 2010: (Score: 91/100) | Gilbert & Gaillard Guide 2012 (Score: 84/100) | Hachette Wine Guide 2012Brut Selected Reserve NV - Decanter 2011: Silver Medal | Vinalies Nationales Prize of Excellence 2010 | Wine Spectator 2010 (score 92/100)

Cuveé Charles Gardet Vintage“A robust and elegant Champagne in complete harmony with the personality of its vintage year, marked by maturity and balance”

Grape Variety: 70% Chardonnay 30% Pinot Noir

Vineyard Location: Côte des Blancs


Character: The bouquet offers aromas of orange peel, lemon, pear and peach which follow through to the palate where they are complimented by delicate hints of spice. Rich, yet fresh, this is a wonderful wine.

Gardet Brut Rosé NV“A sensual, delicate champagne, tender and restrained”

Grape Variety: 45% Pinot Noir 45% Meunier 10% Chardonnay, 15% red wine component


Character: This Rosé champagne is elegant and charming, with a bouquet of summer pudding and lemon meringue. The palate is generously fruity and the finish is refreshing and crisp.

Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru“A light and airy champagne, pure and mineral”

Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay

Vineyard Location: Montagne de Reims


Character: From Premier Cru vineyards and aged 4 to 5 years on the lees, this Champagne is fresh, mineral, mature and to be served ideally with white meat.

Charles Gardet Vintage Premier Cru Rosé“A wine worthy of its vintage, open, rich and sunny ”

Grape Variety: 50% Pinot Noir 50% Pinot Meunier

Vineyard Location: Montagne de Reims


Character: This is a weighty, well-evolved rosé that offers appetizing aromas and flavours of flambéed cherries, carob, stones and smoke. Lingering hints of sweetness on the finish.

AWARDS:

CuveÉ Charles Gardet VINTAGE - Decanter 2011: Silver Medal | Vinalies Internationales (Gold Medal) | Euvrard Garnier Guide 2011Gardet Brut RosÉ NV- Decanter 2012: Bronze Medal | Vinalies Internationales 2012: Silver Medal | Gilbert & Guillard Guide 2013 (Score: 86/100)Charles Gardet VINTAGE Premier Cru RosÉ - Euvrard Garnier Guide 2011 | Hachette Wine Guide 2012 - 1* | Sommelier International

Gardet Demi-Sec“Ideal for those who appreciate smooth, sweeter wines, it is truly shown in its best light at dessert”

Grape Variety: 45% Pinot Meunier, 45% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay


Character: The ripeness of the fruit gives body to the aroma. An intriguing, well-constructed scent profile. On the palate, this Champagne remains true to its nature: a tender, creamy body dominated by aromas of wine, brioche, bread and dried fruits and nuts. Sweetness dominates and freshness has its place as well.

CHAMPAGNE GARDET

CHAMPAGNE GARDET

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CHÂTEAU CORBIN - BORDEAUX

CHÂTEAU CAPET DUVERGER GRAND CRU ST EMILION

Variety: 64% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc 8% Cabernet Sauvignon

Age of vines: 40 years old

Character: A Merlot-dominated blend, enriched by 20% new oak, makes for a Claret which is supple and accessible, with dark, berried fruit and spice, supported by finely grained tannins.

CHÂTEAU CORBIN MONTAGNE ST EMILION

Variety: 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Character: Deep purple in colour with aromas of plums, revealing black berry fruits in the mouth, fine tannins and a good structure. The finish is long and complex.

CHÂTEAU GASQUERIE COTES DE CASTILLON

Variety: 90% Merlot,10% Cabernet Franc

Character: Generous black berry aromas. The Palate is medium bodied but deep with plummy fruit supported by soft tannins and a chocolate and coffee finish.

CHÂTEAU MOULIN DE MALLETFamily-owned since 1898, the vineyard was gradually expanded and became the principal activity of the Couderc family in 1985. High up on the plateau de Pujols, a rocky outcrop overlooking the Dordogne Valley and facing the slopes of Saint Emilion, are the constructions of five successive generations. The entire estate has been modernised and the vineyard is run with passion and painstaking care by Mr Couderc senior, aided, since 1997, by his son Julien, a qualified viticulturist and oenologist.

Variety: 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.

Character: Great colour for such a modest wine. Very dense and sweet on the attack, with lots of fruit and a juicy feel ahead of a lightly grippy finish.

CHÂTEAU PARAN JUSTICE GRAND CRU ST EMILION

Variety: 83% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc


Character: The bouquet is very expressive with scents of black fruits, herbs and spicy aromas. On the palate, smooth with a fine spice.

CHÂTEAU TOUR DE YON GRAND CRU ST EMILION

Variety: 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc


Character: Matured for 14 months in new French oak barrels. This is a sensational wine full of intense cassis fruits and overtones of dark chocolate giving a lovely viscous character. The tannins are super ripe and finely integrated.

Château Corbin is one of the oldest estates in Saint-Emilion. The foundations of the Château date back to the 15th century, and according to legend, Corbin was the focal point of a stronghold that belonged to the Black Prince. Built in the middle of the 19th century, Corbin was purchased in 1924 by the great-grandparents of the current owners. The Château, which overlooks Château Cheval Blanc, is now run by Jacques Rambeaud who has certainly made his mark since taking over in 2005. The wine now undergoes maturation in 40% new oak which gives added structure and complexity.

Jacques Rambeaud

BORDEAUX

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DOMAINE MACHARD DE GRAMONT - NUITS-ST-GEORGES

Chorey-Les-Beaune ‘Beaumonts’

Character: Produced from vineyards to the west of the village of Chorey, this wine is aged in older barrels, with an emphasis on the cherry fruits that this super little appellation is renowned for.

Beaune ‘Les Epenottes’

Character: Produced from a plot of only 0.3ha, this wine is fermented and aged in 50% new oak, both French and American. Only 4 barrels produced – a great shame as it offers such amazing value for money. Open, ripe and beautifully textured, hints of light caramel and a juicy fruit finish.

Gevrey-Chambertin ‘Pressonnier’

Character: Produced from their small 0.3 ha plot. Aged in 20% French mountain oak, the finer grain enhancing the soft tannins. A big, ripe cassis filled palate. Such intensity of black fruits! An excellent wine that epitomizes the terroir of the Gevrey appellation.

Beaune 1er Cru ‘Aux Coucherias’

Character: Produced from 60 year old vines, fermented and aged in 50% new Troncais oak. A measly 3 barrels (only 75 cases) were produced. A tightly knit, structured wine with impressive weight, producing good ageing potential.

Nuits-St-Georges ‘En La Perrière Noblot’

Character: Aged in 50% new oak, a mixture of French and American barrels, this wine is produced from vines planted on limestone soil that are very late ripening. Tightly knit with brooding concentration, it has a well defined frame, soft supporting tannins and sweet cassis fruits. It will repay anyone who gives it the opportunity to age.

Puligny-Montrachet ‘Les Houillères’

Character: Produced from a 2/3 ha plot purchased a number of years ago from Louis Chavy. Zingy, ripe and vibrant, rich and creamy on the palate with pineapple and grapefruit blending superbly.

MACHARD DE GRAMONT

This domaine is a great source of Burgundy at sensible prices. “Value for money” is not something that is often associated with the wines of the Côte d’Or, however, we have dealt with this family domaine for many years for our commercial Burgundy needs - it offers more individuality than most négociants and consistently performs well. The family owns small parcels in several different appellations and manages to seduce the individual characteristics from each one. This Domaine now uses a blend of American and French oak, developing a unique style in the appellation of Nuits-St-Georges, Gevrey-Chambertin and Pommard.

“One of the most reliable names to search out in Burgundy” - Robert Parker

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Alban Machard de Gramont

DOMAINE CHRISTIAN SÉRAFIN - GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN

Bourgogne Rouge


Character: Vinified in 100% new oak -“A little Gevrey”. Fresh and pretty – a very good introduction to this top domaine. The palate is tight and intense with good grip and expressive Pinot Noir characteristics.

Gevrey-Chambertin


Character: Fermented in 100% new oak and aged for 18 months. Finely constructed, hedgerow fruits showing very well, supported by fine elegant tannins and a well defined structure.

Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Fonteny


Character: Produced from vines situated next to the Grand Cru Ruchottes. Fermented in 100% new oak and aged for 18 months. Once again this wine possesses a great suppleness. A big wine that also shows elegance – a true aristocrat! Beautiful intensity and breeding. The palate is well constructed with great balance and finesse.

Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Cazetières


Character: This 1er Cru is situated immediately next to the famous Clos Saint Jacques vineyard. Fermented in 100% new oak and aged for 18 months. Arguably this domaine’s signature wine. Closed, brooding with powerful tannins and superb fruit intensity – a fabulous wine.

Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Corbeaux


Character: This 1er Cru is situated just outside the village of Gevrey adjacent to the Grand Cru of Mazis-Chambertin. Fermented in 100% new oak and aged for 18 months. The limestone soil gives a tight, minerally structure to the wine which supports an intense cherry chocolate and cassis fruit. A big and impressive wine.

Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes


Character: Fermented in 100% new oak and aged for 18 months. A very compact wine, rich and powerful, with cassis and liquorice evident and soft tannins lending good support. A classic, masculine Gevrey.

Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Baudes


Character: This appellation is presented as the most feminine of the Côte de Nuits. A wine representative of its appellation, it is highly aromatic with small red fruits (strawberry, cherry, raspberry)... Its delicateness of body does not prevent it maintaining a solid and durable structure. Its tannins remain soft and suave.

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru


Character: Fermented in 100% new oak and aged for 18 months. Pure concentrated cassis, incredibly weighty, multi – layered yet with a great balancing freshness. This wine has the capability to age for many, many years. A truly great wine!

Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Les Millandes


Character: Fermented in 100% new oak and aged for 18 months. Located next to the Grand Cru Clos de la Roche, this wine is worthy of Grand Cru status. Closed, tight and unyielding. A very concentrated, inky wine, masculine with immense cassis fruits and big, firm tannins. A real sleeper!

The cellars of this domaine are situated near the Château de Gevrey-Chambertin on the hillside behind the village. It is here that Christian Sérafin, the son of a Polish émigré, and Pierre Navrocki, his protégé, also of Polish origin, produce outstanding wines, farming bio-logically for a number of years.

His wines are hand crafted, with old vines and low yields central to his winemaking philosophy. A cool ten day maceration helps create a stunning richness and concentration with the diligent use of new oak and the non-filtration of his wines being key to the Sérafin style. He destems 70% of the bunches. The grapes are fermented at a relatively high temperature and enjoy 100% new oak ageing.This is truly one of Burgundy’s greatest domaines. We know of no other winemaker who manages to seduce such underlying power from the Pinot Noir without losing that inimitable elegance.

Christian Sérafin

“Many people in Burgundy believe Serafin is producing the finest wines in Gevrey Chambertin” - Robert Parker

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www.domaine-amiotguyetfils.com

DOMAINE GUY AMIOT - CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET

Chassagne-MontrachetAge of vines: Average 30 years old

Character: This wine is produced from 10 different parcels totalling 1ha from vines aged between 20 and 45 years old. Aged in 25% new oak for 12 months followed by 6 months in cuve. Delicious, mineral filled wine with citrus and white fruit characters.

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les MacherellesAge of vines: 36 years old

Character: A very rich and opulent Chassagne produced from a clay dominant soil and 36 year old vines. Aged in 30% new oak for 12 months followed by 6 months in cuve. “La Femme Classique of Chassagne!” A beautiful, opulent wine with great complexity and poise.

Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les DemoisellesAge of vines: 40 years old

Character: This vineyard is situated next to Chevalier Montrachet and is planted with 40 year old vines and benefits from 50% new oak for 12 months followed by 6 months in cuve. Only 4 barrels are produced of this wine. This is an impressive wine offering both elegance and power. A tight steely backbone with gunflint minerality. A Grand Cru in all but name.

Le Montrachet Grand CruAge of vines: 75 years old

Character: A meagre production of only 2 barrels! Aged in 100% new oak for 12 months followed by 6 months in cuve. An impressive beast of a wine. Intensely aromatic with pineapple and grapefruit characters, enormous steel structure, tight and unyielding with fine citrus acidity giving beautiful balance to a very impressive richness.

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers


Character: Produced from 60 year old vines that enjoy a North-East exposure and hence a longer ripening period. Vergers means “orchard” so the appley characters are most apt. Aged in 50% new oak for 12 months followed by 6 months in cuve. Tight and linear with a firm structure, fine oak integration and great length.

Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles VignesAge of vines: 40 years old

Character: There is plenty of weight to this wine which displays the attractive flesh of the year with a little lemony acidity. All is in balance; this is an attractive, harmonious Chassagne.

Guy Amiot has now passed on the reins to his sons, Thierry and Fabrice Amiot, who are the fourth generation at this top Chassagne producer. The wines of this domaine age particularly well, largely due to the super acidity and minerality that so epitomise them.DOMAINE

AMIOT

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les CailleretsAge of vines: Average 40 years old

Character: Two parcels of 65 and 25 year old vines planted on soil that is covered with large limestone rocks, produce the fruit for this beautiful wine. Aged in 50% new oak for 12 months followed by 6 months in cuve. Deep, intense aromas of poire is followed by a powerful palate full of rich ripe tropical fruit.

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Thierry And Fabrice Amiot

After suffering a heart attack last year, Jean-Claude and Anna Breliere took the momentous decision to sell their domaine and live a less stressful life. Sadly none of their children wished to take over the domaine. Their deep sadness was palpable when we visited them for the last time in November. Jean - Claude took over this 7 ha domaine, certified organic as from the 2012 vintage, along with his wife Anna, from his Father in 1983, who himself established the property back in 1948.

Over the years they have built it into one of the best domaines, arguably the best domaine, in the Rully appellation. We will miss them both. Needless to say, 2014, his last vintage is exceptional. He has bowed out at the very top.

DOMAINE ROGER LUQUET - FUISSÉ

St Veran ‘Vers Les Monts’

Character: Vineyards located on the slopes around the villages of Chasellas and Solutre-Pouilly produce the grapes for this clean and quenching wine. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, Patrick Luquet splendidly preserves the characteristics of both grape and terroir. An immediate and quenching wine showing fine mineral flavours and a ripe, clean finish.

Pouilly Fuissé ‘Au Bourg’

Character: Produced from vines that are at least 55 years old, situated in the Clos just in front of the Church in the centre of the village of Fuissé. This vineyard was initially planted back in 1927 by the Great Grandfather of the current generation, Maurice Luquet. This wine shows a great combination of depth and richness with a superminerality.

Rully 1er Cru Les Margótes

Character: A tiny 2ha site that with an average vine age of 55 years old. Fermented in 90% oak (10% of which is new) with yields of only 30hl/ha. A delicious rich and honeyed bouquet, a palate that boasts intense tropical fruit flavours with underlying honey and hazelnut and a stunning length of finish.

DOMAINE JEAN - CLAUDE BRELIÈRE - RULLY

This 26 ha domaine is situated right in the heart of the village of Fuissé. There is no oak ageing at all in the winemaking process whatsoever, which enables Patrick Luquet to produce wines that express both fruit and terroir with no interfering dimensions.

LUQUET

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www.domaine-luquet.com

Jean Claude Brelière

DOMAINE TESTUT – CHABLIS

“Testut’s wines are the purest we have ever tasted. A winemaker who is passionate about what he produces.”

Cyril Testut is the latest generation of his family to run this 13 ha domaine. Their involvement in Chablis proceeded in fits and starts as it began in 1967 with the purchase of the Château de Grenouilles. The Testut clan grew the domaine to an impressive 60ha.

Between 1982 and 1997 most of the wine was sold to négociants but the 1998 vintage marked the point where the domaine began to bottle most of its production; today approximately 90% of it is sold under the Domaine Testut name.

Testut explains that his approach to viticulture is “lutte” raisonée, or a philosophy where the imperative is to treat only when the signs of a pending infestation or disease are present, rather than treating in anticipation of a problem. Moreover he stresses that he never uses anti-rot treatments believing that they do more harm than good. Testut believes in harvesting late as the fruit must be ripe if the resulting wine is to be of real quality.

Chablis Testut

This vineyard is situated on the right bank between the Grand Cru Bougros and the 1er Cru Móntee de Tonnerre, one of the finest aspects of any Chablis A.C.

Variety: 100% Chardonnay grown in Kimmeridgian clay. 40+ year old vines.

Tasting Notes: A complex wine with excellent mineral structure allowing it to retain its typical dry mineral and white fruit aromas for a number of years.

Food & Wine Pairing: Shellfish, pork & snails.

Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre

Variety: 100% Chardonnay grown in Kimmeridgian clay on the Côte de Bréchain. Hand harvested. 50+year old vines

Character: A smoky, elegant and beautifully layered nose exhibits white flower, citrus, pear and a top note of mineral reduction. The tension-filled medium-bodied flavours are at once sleekly, powerful and refined before leading into in a textured, intense and impressively persistent finish.

Chablis Grand Cru “Grenouille”

Variety: 100% Chardonnay grown in Kimmeridgian clay. Hand harvested. 50 + year old vines

Character: A relatively discreet touch of wood frames a ripe and ever-so-mildly exotic nose of mostly dried yellow fruit. There is a seductive, even succulent mouth feel to the caressing medium weight flavours, exuding a fine bead of minerality on the attractively intense, balanced and lingering finish.

www.domaine-testut.fr

“Testut’s Chablis vineyards are nestled between the Grand Cru of Blanchots and the Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre – a fantastic terroir which puts it in the top echelons of Chablis AC.”

TESTUT

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Cyril Testut

DOMAINE DANIEL DAMPT – MILLY – CHABLIS

Resulting from a family of winegrowers dating back 150 years, Daniel Dampt has joined his domaine with that of his father-in-law’s, Jean Defaix.

This 35ha domaine, of which 13ha are of 1er Cru status, is situated in the village of Milly and is run by Daniel and his two sons, Vincent and Sebastian. They produce a very classic style of Chablis. The 1er Cru Côte de Lêchet is situated on very steep limestone hills with vines averaging 35 years old producing very low yields.

Chablis

Variety: 100% Chardonnay

Age of vines: Average 30 years old

Character: Produced from two parcels - one 13 year old vines and the other 58 year old vines. A soft and easy style full of ripe, quenching tropical fruits, balanced with a firm but not overpowering acidity. If you like a fruity style of Chablis, this is the one.

Chablis 1er Cru - Côte de Lêchet


Age of vines: Average 30 years old

Character: This vineyard, set on a stony clay subsoil, has a great aspect and the fruit normally shows a great degree of ripeness and generosity. This wine is bursting with ripe apple aromas. The palate is intense, rich and loaded with pineapple and tropical fruits with an appealing minerality on the finish.

Daniel Dampt“The Gateway to Burgundy ”

www.chablis-dampt.com

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D A M P TThe Dampt family

VIGNOBLES BRUNIER - DOMAINE DU VIEUX TÉLÉGRAPHE - RHÔNE

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe needs little introduction and is widely acknowledged as being one of the finest estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In 1998 the Brunier brothers purchased the once famous Domaine Les Pallières which is now producing the quality of wine for which it has an enviable reputation.

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe is the family’s cradle and heart, but also the standard-bearer and flagship of Les Vignobles Brunier.

Situated since its origin on Plateau de La Crau, in the southeast of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, the estate has grown, developed and matured on this vast stony terrace which, generation after generation, has imparted all of its character.

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

Châteauneuf du Pape“Legendary in its own right ”

Le Pigeoulet des BrunierVariety: 80% Grenache Noir, 10% Syrah, 5% Carignan, 5% Cinsault

Vine age: 25 years average

Character: Produced from two separate vineyards, the first is a 7ha parcel in the Côtes de Ventoux, while the second is a 3ha vineyard situated on the boundary of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. 50% of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in large oak foudres with the remainder in stainless steel tank. The final blend is then aged for a further four months in foudres.

TélégrammeDomaine du Vieux Télégraphe

Variety: 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 10% Cinsault

Vine Age: 30 years

Character: The Domaine’s second wine is produced in a very different way to “La Crau”. The grapes are fully destemmed before traditional 12-day fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. A period of 9 months ageing in concrete tanks is followed by 6 months in oak foudres. The blend is now bolstered by the addition of grapes from 45 year old vines of Chateau La Roquette, VT’s sister property. The result is a wonderful exuberant style, succulent, rich and ripe. Drink while you wait for “La Crau” to age.

Gigondas ‘Terrasse du Diable’Domaine Les PallieresVariety: 85% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre and Clairette

Vine Age: Average 60 years

Character: Cuvée “Terrasse du Diable” encompasses the low-yielding vines from the higher altitudes that express great structure and intense minerality. Facing North West and grown on a stoney rock soil, the 45 year old vines produce a beautiful spicy wine, complex characters of mineral and ripe black fruits with hints of white pepper.

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe“La Crau”

Variety: 65% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah and 5% Cinsault, Clairette and others

Vine age: 60 years on average

Character: Produced from vineyards located on the stony plateau of La Crau in the south east of the appellation, where the villages of Bedarrides and Courthezon meet. The vines average 60 years of age and the vineyard is the hottest in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It is always one of the first to pick. The grapes are handpicked, sorted and partially destemmed and then fermented in stainless steel tanks for between 25 - 35 days. After nine months in concrete tanks, the wine is then aged for 10 months in large oak foudres and then bottled, without filtration, after 20 months.

www.vignoblesbrunier.frDaniel Brunier

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“ This venerable estate, long run by the Brunier family, is a constant source of fabulous wines.” - Robert Parker

DOMAINE SYLVAIN BAILLY – LA CROIX ST URSIN - LOIRE

Quincy Beaucharme

Variety: 100% Sauvignon


Ageing: The alcoholic fermentation takes place over 2 - 3 weeks in thermo-regulated tanks.

Character: Fresh cut-grass with a touch of melon on the nose is followed by a wine with super minerality, crisp acidity and just enough richness. Refreshing and food friendly.

Sancerre Terroirs

Variety: 100% Sauvignon


Ageing: The alcoholic fermentation takes place over 15-30 days in thermo-regulated tanks.

Character: Elegant, delicate and racy with a pure and fruity attack. The palate is rich, well-structured, very aromatic and mouth filling. It is very fresh and unctuous in the mouth with superb aromatic richness. This wine has a focused mineral character with a lingering finish.

Picpoul De Pinet

Variety: 100% Picpoul


Ageing: A dry white wine produced in stainless steel tanks

Character: The perfect wine for a summer’s day; bone dry and refreshing with flavours of lemons, apples and a mere hint of almonds. It makes an excellent alternative to Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

Sancerre Rose La Loue

Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

Age of vines: 15-30 years old

Ageing: The alcoholic fermentation takes place over 15-30 days in thermo-regulated tanks.

Character: This rosé exhibits bright red berry and floral aromas and flavours, with strong mineral undertones. It is crisp and fresh, with fine mineral complexity and fleshy fruit on the mid palate, which drive the long, focused finish.

TERRASSES DE LA MER

Jacques Bailly, heir to a winemaking tradition going back to the 1700s, wife Marie-Hélène and daughter Sonia, cultivate an array of coveted vineyards around Bué in the eastern Loire appellation of Sancerre. Today the estate consists of twelve hectares spread over twenty three separate small parcels, the soils approximately 60% chalk and 40% clay. In 1995 they extended their vineyard holdings into the appellation of Quincy, and offer a super range of Central Loire wines.

www.sylvain-bailly.com

PICPOUL DE PINET

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Sancerre Rouge


Age of vines: 15 to 35 years old.

Ageing: The wine is put into tanks for around 12 months, two thirds go into tanks, one third into oak barrels.

Character: A ruby robe, brilliant, with purple and garnet-red highlights. Aromas of red fruits, raspberry and blackcurrant. On the palate, fruity, black cherry. A fine finish supported by supple and silky tannins.

Sonia and Jacques Bailly

DOMAINEBAILLY

LE CHARME – SOUTHERN FRANCE

Le Charme“An outstanding range of house wines

- we believe as good a range as you will find anywhere.”

An outstanding range of house wines - we believe as good a range as you will find anywhere! The wines have been carefully produced to ensure that their fruit intensity is retained. The Sauvignon boasts a New Zealand pungency and character that we have yet to find at this price level. Both the Merlot and the Shiraz are unfiltered, providing a depth and unrivalled richness that more than hold their own against any of the New World alternatives.

Le Charme Sauvignon BlancIGP Gers

Winemaker: Christine Cabri

Variety: 100% Sauvignon.

Colour: Intense and characteristic of the Sauvignon grape variety.

Nose: Aromas of exotic fruit, blackcurrant leaf, enhanced by citrus freshness.

Palate: Well structured and balanced, with roundness on the palate. A long finish with fruity notes.

Food & Wine Pairing: The wine goes well as an aperitif or with seafood or grilled fish.

Le Charme MerlotIGP D’Oc

Winemaker: Philippe Lebrun

Variety: 100% Merlot.

Colour: Deep ruby red.

Nose: Red berry fruit and spicy notes

Palate: Smooth, full of dark, macerated fruit with a lingering finish.

Food & Wine Pairing: Serve with roast lamb, or any kind of meat dishes, or mild cheeses.

Le Charme ShirazIGP d’Oc


Variety: 100% Shiraz

Colour: Dark purple colour attests the great extraction of this wine.

Nose: Complex and intense showing generous black fruit, e.g. blackcurrant and black berry.

Palate: Full bodied with velvety tannins giving a tremendous length on the palate. A complex and rich wine.

Le Charme ChardonnayIGP Gers


Variety: 100% Chardonnay.

Colour: Bright yellow with golden hints.

Nose: A very intense nose, which is dominated by peach aromas, tropical fruit flavours and buttery notes.

Palate: A subtle and elegant Chardonnay. Smooth and full flavoured with aromatic persistence

Food & Wine Pairing: A wine suitable for all occasions, happily served with pasta, white meats, or as an aperitif.

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LES ARGELIÈRES – PAYS D’OC – FRANCE

L E S A R G E L I È R E S

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Marilyn lasserre- P R O D U C E R O F L E S A R G E L I È R E S -

A pioneer in the renewed success of Languedoc’s wines.

Marilyn is a genuine pioneer. Since she arrived back to France in 2008, she has significantly contributed to the renewed success of Languedoc’s wines. Bringing her feminine touch to traditionally strong, rustic and full-bodied wines, Marilyn succeeded in improving quality and taste with a rigourous selection in the vineyards and perfect control of the winemaking process. Marylin studied Viticulture and Oenology in Bordeaux, and has spent time working in various regions throughout the world.

“I started in Bordeaux (St. Emilion) in 1996 and stayed in the South west for 6 years (2 vintages in the Côtes de Gascogne and 4 years in Vignerons de Buzet). This was logical because I’m originally from the Landes region. For seven years I alternated wine making in Europe and in the southern hemisphere in places such as South Africa, Spain, Australia and latterly the USA. I finally returned to France in 2008.”

M E E T T H E P R O D U C E R

Producer of Les Argelières - Marilyn Lasserre

LES ARGELIÈRES – PAYS D’OC – FRANCE

VIOGNIER

Colour: Bright yellow with green huesNose: Apricot and mango aromas mixed up with a whiff of rose petals and almondsTaste: Juicy with herbal hints and a lingering finish

Character: The ripe grapes are harvested at night when temperature is cool preserving the variety’s lovely flavours. In the cellar the grapes are destemmed and pressed under inert gas to pre-vent from oxidation. The juice macerates for a few days at very low temperature, and is stirred every day on its lees adding complexity and pure aromas to the must. After fermen-tation, the wine stays on its fine yeast creating the velvety texture.

Serve chilled with asparagus risotto, veal, carbonara pastas, spicy dishes...

CABERNET FRANC

Colour: Dark purple redNose: Blackcurrant and green pepper aromasTaste: Smooth, fruity along with a spicy finish

Character: Our winemakers look for the best time to harvest. The grapes are, then, de-stemmed, crushed and sent to maceration for about ten weeks. This long process is ideal to extract the fruity character of the variety. Daily tastings by our experts in the cellar ensure a nice structure with supple tannins.

Serve at room temperature with grilled meats, duck lasagna, meat balls...

CHARDONNAY

Colour: Bright yellowNose: Ripe peach combined to melon hints and subtle fresh toast aromasTaste: elegant and smooth with a wonderful viscosity and a persistent finish

Character: The grapes are harvested at full ripeness. A short skin-contact maceration is carried out. After gentle pressing and meticulous off-settling, the juice ferments at low temperature. The fermentation is very slow and can last sometimes up to one month. An ageing on fine lees is carried out to add smoothness. Finally only the purest juice has been fermented and aged with French new oak staves.

Serve chilled with mild blue cheese, onion chutney and poultry...

PINOT NOIR

Colour: Glossy garnet redNose: Raspberry and cherry aromas with subtle smoky and peppery hintsTaste: Fruity, elegant, well-balanced and a silky long finish

Character: Optimal ripe grapes are essential for a good Pinot Noir. The full aromatic potential has al-ready been developed, but the sugar content should be relatively low in order to preserve the variety’s elegant style. For that, a part of the crop is harvested quite early and ferments at low temperature exalting fruity aromas. The other part, fully ripe, undergoes a traditio-nal, long maceration. About one third ages in French oak barrels for many months adding a lot of complexity to the wine.

Serve at room temperature with veal, quail, omelette, cheeses...

L E S A R G E L I È R E ST H E W I N E S

Les Argelières is a tribute to the “Terroir” from which we sourced this Chardonnay, a terroir mostly made of pebble and limestone perfectly exposed to the sun. It enhance the fruit aromas as well as the mineral style of the white wines. The Pays d’Oc has a heritage of over 2600 years of vine-growing and winemaking tradition. Along the centuries, the wine trade became more and more structured and grew rapidly. The region greatly benefits from the Mediterranean climate, bringing warm mist, and the Black Mountain which offers limestone and clay “terroirs” with cool temperatures.

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The Citadel of Carcassonne

RICHELIEU – SOUTHERN FRANCE

Richelieuby Xavier Roger

From the Languedoc region in France come four outstanding varietal led wines. The whites are Côtes de Gascogne, whilst the red is IGP L’Hérault.

This range has been crafted with grapes selected from vineyards located in the Gascony region, where they benefit from the Oceanic climate as well as the cool temperatures from the Pyrenees foothills.

Bush Vine G.C.M. - Pay d’Herault

Variety: 50% Grenache, 33% Carignan and 17% Merlot.

Colour: Ruby red.

Nose: Hints of red fruits such as blackcurrant and plum, with a spicy overtone of liquorice.

Palate: A lovely, succulent palate of ripe fruits and lingering tannins.

Food & Wine Pairing: Serve with all meat dishes or mild cheese.

Colombard - Côtes de Gascogne

Variety: 100% Colombard.

Colour: Pale yellow.

Nose: Refreshing aromas of lime and lychee with a subtle hint of white pepper.

Palate: Juicy, rich and well balanced on the palate with a vivid finish.

Food & Wine Pairing: Serve chilled with calamari, pork, marinated vegetables, salads.

(also available in plastic bottles)

Cinsault Rosé Blush - Pays d’Oc

Variety: 85% Cinsault, 15% Muscat.

Colour: Bright Pink.

Nose: Youthful, intense fruit aromas with sweetly ripe red berries such as raspberry.

Palate: Juicy, rich and well balanced.

Food & Wine Pairing: Serve chilled on its own or with avocado salad, prawn cocktail.

(also available in plastic bottles)

Colombard-Ugni MediumCôtes de Gascogne

Variety: 85% Colombard, 15% Ugni Blanc.



Palate: A lovely concentration of pineapple fruits, medium dry with a ‘zing’ on the finish.


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LES COURTANCES - SOUTHERN FRANCE

Les Courtances was added to our portfolio last year to add versatility to the range. These three wines represent the great value that is now being produced in Southern France. With an emphasis on aromatics they display amazing quality and character.

The Colombard is from the Côtes de Gascogne region, whilst the Rose is produced using the famous Cinsault grape with a hint of Muscat, giving sweet intense fruit aromas.

The GCM is packed with rich berry fruits and undergoes thermovinification to provide a rich, low tannin palate. This range is perfect for wholesaling to the restaurant and bar sector.

Les Courtances“Amazing quality and character”

Colombard Côtes de GascogneVariety: 100% Colombard





This range has been crafted with grapes selected from vineyards located in the Gascony region,where they benefit from the Oceanic climate as well as the cool temperatures from the Pyrenees foothills.

Cinsault Rosé Blush - Pays d’Oc

Variety: 85% Cinsault, 15% Muscat.

Colour: Bright Pink.

Nose: Youthful, intense fruit aromas with sweetly ripe red berries such as raspberry.

Palate: Juicy, rich and well balanced.

Food & Wine Pairing: Serve chilled on its own or with avocado salad, prawn cocktail.

Bush Vine G.C.M. - Pay d’HeraultVariety: 50% Grenache, 33% Carignan and 17% Merlot.

Colour: Ruby red.

Nose: Hints of red fruits such as blackcurrant and plum, with a spicy overtone of liquorice.Palate: A lovely, succulent palate of ripe fruits and lingering tannins.

Food & Wine Pairing: A good accompaniment to red and white meat or cheeses.

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MONASTIER – ALAIN GRIGNON - SOUTHERN FRANCE

Monastier“The Monastier range is the achievement

of winemaker Alain Grignon”

The Monastier range is the achievement of winemaker Alain Grignon who has managed to combine the” terroir” of the Languedoc and Gers with the wine making style of the Southern Hemisphere. Having remained faithful to the grape varietals styles, he has managed to create a range of wines displaying very aromatic flavours.

The results are outstanding, providing unrivalled value for money in the highly congested varietal sector. The Monastier Shiraz was recently awarded the “Best Value Red Wine Trophy” at the Wine Merchant Top 50 Competition, a sure testament to the quality of this range.

Monastier Shiraz Monastier Shiraz is produced in Languedoc Roussillon, in the South of France, between Narbonne and Béziers. It is produced from a selection of the best parcels of Shiraz.

Variety: 100% Shiraz.

Colour: Marvellous deep red colour.

Nose: Ripe black fruit perfume bursts out on the nose.

Palate: A fabulous wine with a massive amount of class and concentration.

Food & Wine Pairing: Pair with beef and lamb dishes.

Monastier Sauvignon

Produced from grapes grown in the cool climes of the Côtes de Gascogne, where the Sauvignon grape is able to express its true varietal characteristics

Variety: 100% Sauvignon.

Colour: Pale Yellow.

Nose: Characteristic Sauvignon with its aromas of gooseberry and sweet pepper.

Palate: A pleasant structure with a smooth and spicy finish.

Food & Wine Pairing: Serve chilled with salads, marinated vegetables, curries, seafood.

Monastier Cabernet SauvignonVinified in a modern, juicy and full bodied style, this is a cracking example of Southern French Cabernet Sauvignon.

Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Colour: Marvellous inky colour.

Nose: Black fruit perfume.

Palate: A classy wine with good concentration.

Food & Wine Pairing: Match with a “confit de canard” or any meat dishes.

Monastier ChardonnayThis is a very fresh & upfront style of Chardonnay with lots of melon, pineapple and citrus notes. Its beautifully balanced with a subtle creamy edge and vibrant fruit character.

Variety: 100% Chardonnay.

Colour: Golden Yellow.

Nose: Sophisticated fresh aromas with citrus, green apple and some thyme.


Food & Wine Pairing: Serve chilled with Houmous, Quiche, Salads, Grilled Chicken, Vegetables.

Awards:Monastier Shiraz - Best Value Red Wine Trophy Winner at the Wine Merchant Top 50 Competition

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Monastier RoseThe grapes are harvested at night when the temperature is cool, this preserves the fragrant and fruity characteristics.

Variety: 85% Grenache 15% Cinsault.

Colour: Salmon Pink.

Nose: Ripe strawberry and raspberry aromas.

Palate: Fresh, juicy and well-balanced.

Food & Wine Pairing: Aperitif, appetizers, salads, light dishes, sandwiches.

XAVIER ROGER - CARCASONNE

Xavier Roger “One of the Languedoc’s finest

innovative winemakers”

Mastering the nuances of Southern French varietals and combining traditional and modern winemaking techniques, these wines have been produced to our own specification and are superb examples of the quality that are now being produced in the South of France. Using the best parcels in the area, the quality of the range is truly outstanding and demonstrates the quality of wines that can be produced in this area of France.

Marsanne ViognierThis blend is made with two traditional grape varieties from the South of France. The Marsanne gives smoothness to the wine, whilst the Viognier gives a wonderful fruit element.

Varieties: 70% Marsanne, 30% Viognier

A combination of two noble and oft-overlooked grape varieties, grown in the warm south of France around Carcassone, this is our humble nod toward the great whites of the southern Rhone. Thin soils, low yields and attention to detail by our ‘Guru’ winemaker, Xavier Roger, give this ripe, soft and balanced dry white an exotic and immensely pleasurable character – it offers sun ripened flavours such as apricots, dessert apples and citrus, with a wonderful streak of balancing acidity.

Alicante BouschetThis tremendous cuvée is made in Languedoc-Roussillon, South of France. This wine comes from a selection of the best parcels in the area, made by the head winemaker Xavier Roger.

Variety: 85% Alicante Bouschet, 15% Grenache

Alicante Bouschet is an obscure red grape with red juice, a rarity in the homogoneous world of grapes. Grown sparingly in the southern French vineyards around Carcassone, its richness and velvet-like concentration has been intensified by the thin soils, dry climate and attention to detail by our resident ‘Guru’ winemaker, Xavier Roger. The Grenache adds balance and warmth.

This ripe and attractive red shows a deep purple hue, with an aromatic and powerful nose of crushed and mulled black fruits, cherry and a twist of spice.

OVC - Old Vines CarignanThis cuvee was produced in the Languedoc, Southern France, from batches specially selected by the winemaking team. The Carignan grape has existed in the Languedoc for many years, and the vines are on average 40 years old. The limiting gravellous soil, the South-facing exposure, and the naturally low yielding are the perfect conditions for producing rich, concentrated, ripe grapes.

Variety: 100% Carignan

Old Vines Carignan. Making a Silk purse from a sow’s ear has long been a tradition in winemaking worlds. Here is an example of the’ ultimate’ Silk purse from the most obscure and ugly sow of a grape! The oft overlooked black Carignan.

Our resident ‘Guru’ winemaker, Xavier Roger, has wrestled a meagre quantity of super-ripe grapes from a desolate hillside patch of 85 year old bush vine Carignan, grown on thin limestone soils around the town of Carcassone. This is a stunning ripe and soft red, offering pleasure and soft black forest fruits and a smattering of Parma Violets. Perfect with roasted meats and soft cheeses.

MalbecThis Malbec was grown in the Languedoc, in the South of France, near Béziers. The “terroir” provides excellent ripening conditions for this high potential grape variety, with fresh, fruity aromas and high quality tannins.

Variety: 100% Malbec

Ah, the mighty Malbec! A red grape planted throughout the World, where its deeply generous flavours have been encouraged to make even more powerful and full flavoured red wines.

However, in the hands of our resident ‘Guru’ winemaker, Xavier Roger, this is an intensely pleasurable and soft Malbec, with richness of fruit, soft red currant and coffee aromas offered in equal amounts. The combination of thinner soils, attention to detail and the dry climate of southern France has given a ripe and warm red with a lick of red-fruit jam and spice. Enjoy with roast meats such as Boar and suckling pig.

“The quality of the range is truly outstanding”

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VILLA DEL CIGLIANO - ANTINORI, ITALY

The Villa del Cigliano has been in the Antinori family since 1500. The Villa is situated in the Chianti Classico area, near the village of San Casciano in Val di Pesa, in the Tuscan countryside, 20km from the centre of Florence. Under the Villa are the original cellars, used for the ageing of the wines DOCG and IGT: the fermenting cellars were built in 1996 and are composed of steel tanks. The vintages produced over the last few years were made using only half of the estate whilst work has been taking place on younger vineyards. This Chianti Classico is aged in barrels for a 12 month period.

Chianti Classico DOCG

Variety: 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo 5% Colorino

Ageing: 12 months in large oak casks, then 3 – 4 months maturation in bottle.

Nose: Classic aromas of red cherry and a subtle hint of French oak.

Palate: Well balanced with typical notes of dried cherry and tea leaves and a hint of wood smoke.

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

Variety: 100% Sangiovese

Ageing: 24 months in large oak casks, then 8–12 months maturation in bottle.

Nose: Elegant and complex with notes of cherry, red berries & tobacco.

Palate: Berry fruit, overlaid with hints of liquorice and spicy notes from oak ageing.

Suganella Super Tuscan

Variety: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot

Ageing: Matured for 18 months in French and American Oak barriques.

Nose: Intense and powerful with a bouquet of damson & blackcurrant.

Palate: Savoury, complex and well structured. Generous ripe black fruit flavours.

Villa del Cigliano“One of the most prestigious

wineries in Italy”

www.villadelcigliano.it

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Niccolò Montecchi

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CA’TESORE – ITALY

Ca’TesoreProduced from grapes grown in the vineyards of northern Veneto by Casa Girelli, who have formed alliances with prime vineyard sources to ensure continuity, quality and consistency. The region’s microclimate gives the perfect pre-harvest conditions of cool nights and considerably hotter days. The result is excellent fruit quality in the grapes. The wines of Ca Tesore offer delicious, refreshing drinking and ooze the typicity of this very popular grape variety.

Pinot Grigio Rose

Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio

Ca Tesore Pinot Grigio Rose comes from the Veneto region, in the north-east of Italy, home to Venice and Lake Garda.

Character: Symbolic of the typical characteristic of Pinot Grigio with a flowery and notably fruity bouquet. The intense notes of fresh fruit and a hint of citrus create a well-balanced and fresh palate.

Food & Wine Pairing: This delicate rose wine is a perfect accompaniment to white meat dishes, grilled or baked fish and also ideal as an aperitif.

Pinot Grigio


The Pinot Grigio grapes are carefully picked by hand in mid-September. Each row of vines is picked several times over in order to select each individual bunch of grapes at its optimum ripeness.

Character: Ca Tesore Pinot Grigio is a light, elegant dry wine with floral notes and fresh flavours which provide a refreshing crisp finish.

Food & Wine Pairing: This stylish wine is ideal on its own, with creamy pasta sauces, fish dishes and white meats.

PURE RANGE – ITALY

Pure“Pure, clean and simple... Perfect”

After a painstaking search over the past few years to find the ultimate example of each respective grape variety the new “Pure” Range was born.

There is no mistaking each and every one of these classic varieties. They are perfect examples, in the purest form of what each varietal should offer the wine drinker.A “Pure” delight!

Prosecco D.O.C

Variety: 100% Glera

The grapes are selected from vineyards in hilly areas of morainic origin around Conegliano in the province of Treviso. Harvested carefully by hand in mid September.

Character: A delightful Prosecco of pale straw yellow colour with a green hue. A symbol of the region of Veneto, it is admired for its freshness and fruity notes. Full bodied and a harmonious palate.

Food & Wine Pairing: Serve as an aperitif, and with fish based dishes and poultry.

Grillo

Variety: 100% Grillo

The grapes come from local vineyards cultivated in the Marsala area, a characteristic and well-known area of Sicily. The grapes are carefully picked by hand in mid September. Fermentation takes place in temperature controlled conditions for approximately 10 days.

Character: Grillo is a fine wine, symbolic of Sicily that has an intense fresh bouquet with unique notes of candied citrus fruits and a markedly full-bodied and harmonious palate.

Food & Wine Pairing: Grillo is excellent as an aperitif, or partnered with light chicken or fish dishes.

Pinot Grigio Rose


Grapes are carefully selected from vines cultivated in the province of Verona and Treviso and picked by hand in mid September. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks in temperature controlled conditions.

Character: Light and fresh with a flowery and notably fruity bouquet. The intense notes of fresh fruit and a hint of citrus create a well-balanced and fresh palate.

Food & Wine Pairing: Excellent as an aperitif and marrying perfectly light Mediterranean cuisine, fish-based dishes or poultry.

Pinot Grigio


Grapes are selected from vineyards in the northern Veneto. Handpicked in September. The microclimate gives the perfect pre-harvest of conditions of cool nights and days which are not too hot. The result is excellent fruit quality in the grapes. Fermentation takes place in temperature controlled conditions in stainless steel for approx 10 – 15 days.

Character: A delicious floral bouquet, elegant and crisp on the palate, with a stylish, zippy finish.

Food & Wine Pairing: The popular aperitif of today as well as a great partner to light dishes. Fish and poultry as well as creamy pasta sauces.

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Nero D’Avola

Variety: 100% Nero d’Avola (Indigenous to Sicily)

Grapes are grown on hillside slopes in the areas of central southern Sicily. Vines are trained in the traditional spalliera method. Grapes are hand-picked at the end of September with many passes being made such that only the grapes which are perfectly ripe are selected.Fermentation takes place with frequent remontage being carried out to ensure the best extraction of colour. The wine is then racked and undergoes malolactic fermentation.

Character: A tremendously characterful fruit-driven red, which is soft, approachable and easy to drink. Packed with red berry fruit flavours – this is the perfect pasta wine or ideal on its own.

Sangiovese

Variety: 100% Sangiovese

The vineyards are located in the north of the province Bari, near the characteristic Castel del Monte. The harvest takes place at the end of September and the first days of October. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. The wine is not aged in barriques.

Character: Sangiovese is a characteristic wine from Puglia in the south of Italy, and has a particularly unique bouquet of mature fruits, with notes of cherry and prune. It has a pleasing freshness and balance on the palate.

Food & Wine Pairing: This delightful wine partners grilled red meats perfectly.

Merlot

Variety: 100% Merlot

Cool nights and warm days filled with sunshine, help the Merlot grapes to thrive in Italy’s Veneto region where this Merlot is produced. Handpicked grapes are carefully selected in late September and early October.10 – 15 days skin contact before racking. Fermentation lasts 8 – 10 days.

Character: Ruby in colour with purple highlights and aromas of berries. A medium bodied wine with plum, cinnamon and pipe tobacco flavours.

Food & Wine Pairing: Pairs well with steaks, burgers, roast beef, and flavourful cheeses.

PURE RANGE – ITALY

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RIOJA VEGA – RIOJA, SPAIN

Rioja Vega“When the path is wisdom,

when the time has been gained”Rioja Vega, one of the oldest Rioja Bodegas, was established in Haro in 1882 by Felipe Ugarde. As the Rioja Vega brand was registered in 1921, prior to the existence of the control board, they are permitted to use the term Rioja on the brand.

2001/2002 saw the construction of a new winery in the town of Viana, 10km away from Logrono, capital of the Rioja region. 100 hectares of vineyards are planted, predominantly with Tempranillo and a little Graciano.

Rioja Vega Tempranillo

Variety: 100% Tempranillo

Nose: Wide array of aromas on the nose, with marked notes of red fruits.

Palate: Flavourful and balanced palate with an excellent aftertaste of fresh fruits.

Rioja Vega G.G. Garnacha Y Graciano

Variety: 50% Graciano50% Garnacha

Ageing: Barrel aged for 6 months in American oak casks

Nose: Balsamic, good intensity Palate: Flavoursome and balanced.

Rioja Vega Crianza

Variety: 80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 5% Mazuelo

Nose: Complex array of aromas on the nose, with notes of black fruits and subtle hints of toast, toffee and cinnamon.

Palate: Silky, long and balanced

Rioja Vega Reserva

Variety: 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo

Nose: Intense aromas of very ripe fruit, toast, toffee and spices

Palate: Unctuous, velvety and balanced with good structure

Rioja Vega Gran Reserva 2009


Ageing: 3 years in American oak barrels followed by 2 years bottle.

Nose: Raspberry, mature oak and leather: a classic Rioja aroma. Palate: Is deliciously finely grained, long and elegant. This is a feast! A really good example of Gran Reserva Rioja

Alba Vega Albarino

Variety: 100% Albarino

Ageing: Fermented in stainless steel tanks.

Palate: Very clean and well balanced palate that’s light and refreshing. Packed with apricot and almond characters.

Rioja Vega Tempranillo Blanco

Variety: 100% White Tempranillo

Ageing: Barrel aged for 6 months in American oak casks.

Nose: Complex, expressive, intense notes of tropical fruits.

Palate: Flavoursome and balanced.

AWARDS:

Rioja Vega Gran Reserva 2005 - ’Best Gran Reserva’ (Doc Rioja official tasting panel), Independent on Sunday 5th Dec 2014, ‘Wine of the Week.’ - ’COMMENDED’ Decanter Awards 2014 Rioja Vega Tempranillo Blanco 2013 - Independent on Sunday 18th January 2015, ‘Wine of the Week.’ Rioja Vega Reserva 2010 - IWC 2013 Gold MedalRioja Vega Crianza 2011 - “Here is a Rioja at its best, perfectly balanced with sweet, textured red cherry and berry fruits as well as hints of vanilla, leather and spice.” - Jamie Goode Daily Express 1st February 2015

www.riojavega.com

BODEGAS MUERZA - RIOJA, SPAIN

Bodegas Muerza Blanco

Variety: 100% Viura

Ageing: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 15 degrees Celsius for 30 days. Bottled early to preserve the fresh, ripe flavours.

Nose: Tropical fruits and white flowers

Palate: Unctuous and sweet attack on the mouth which develops into fresh citrus flavours.

Bodegas Muerza Tempranillo


Nose: Wide array of aromas on the nose, with marked notes of red fruits.

Palate: Flavourful and balanced palate with an excellent aftertaste of fresh fruits.

Bodegas Muerza Crianza

Variety: 80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 5% Mazuelo

Ageing: 12 months ageing in American oak

Nose: Complex array of aromas on the nose, with notes of black fruits and subtle hints of toast, toffee and cinnamon

Palate: A full bodied palate, with black fruits, hints of eucalyptus and finely integrated oak.

Bodegas Muerza Reserva

Variety: 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo

Ageing: 2 years American oak barrel ageing is used, with 5% of the wine in French oak

Nose: Intense fruit is accompanied by toasted aromas and toffee and vanilla

Palate: Intense, finely structured palate with soft black fruits interlaced with creamy vanilla oak.

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Bodegas Muerza

PRINCIPE DE VIANA – NAVARRA, SPAIN

Principe de Viana merits its place as one of the most prestigious wineries in Navarra, having gained international recognition through achieving many sought-after awards, with its range of wines. The vineyards cover an area of 700 hectares in Rioja and Navarra and there are three Bodegas.

Through ongoing development and the use of modern technology, the vineyards are monitored daily. The team here works using sustainable methods along with respect for the natural environment. Once picked, the fruit parcels are then processed, producing wines that are fresh, fruity and show typical characteristics.

Pleno Blanco

Variety: 80% Viura, 20% Chardonnay

Nose: Fine nose with delicate fruity notes.

Palate: Smooth, fresh, dry & well-balanced, lifted by a weighty citrus character.

Pleno Tempranillo


Nose: Intense aromas of very ripe fruit, toast, toffee and spices.

Palate: Unctuous, velvety and balanced with good structure, fresh red berries with soft integrated tannins.

Pleno Garnacha Rose

Variety: 100% Garnacha

Nose: Violet and strawberry aromas, fruit, flowers.

Palate: Violet and strawberry aromas, soft and creamy with a lovely fruity tang.

Pleno

PrincipeDe Viana

“One Of The Most Prestigious Wineries In Navarra ”

www.principedeviana.com

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Principe de Viana Chardonnay


Ageing: Barrel fermentation in oak: 50% French, 50% American.

Nose: Tropical fruit flavours of pineapple and banana, which is accompanied by citric notes of lemon and lime.

Palate: Intense fruit flavours. Sweet and fresh with a full mouthfeel. Balanced acidity with a long, characterful aftertaste.

Principe Garnacha

Variety: 100% Garnacha

Ageing: 3 months in 70% American oak and 30% French oak. 3 more months in bottle.

Nose: Hints of cherries, melon and peach with touches of fennel and vanilla.

Palate: Soft and fruity with big development. Very deep and persistent.

Principe de Viana Crianza

Variety: 40% Tempranillo, 30% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon

Ageing: 12 months ageing in American oak

Nose: Cassis and blackcurrant, plum and black cherry with hints of chocolate, vanilla and cinnamon from the oak.

Palate: Good structure, balanced with a good dose of long lasting fruit on the finish.

Late Harvest Chardonnay


Ageing: 2 years American oak barrel ageing is used, with 5% of the wine in French oak

Nose: Notes of pineapple, apricot, quince, orange peel, rosemary & honey. Classical barrel fermented notes of vanilla.

Palate: The overall impression is refreshing and full of life and brimming with fruit. A deep unctuous and rich mouthfeel.

PRINCIPE DE VIANA

Albret Cabernet/Tempranillo/Merlot

Variety: 75% Tempranillo, 10% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon & 5% Garnacha.

Ageing:15 months in 225 litre French oak barrels.24 months bottle ageing.

Nose: A big, complex wine thanks to a broad array of aromas of blackcurrant and plums with subtle pipe tobacco and chocolate notes.

Palate: The elegance and appeal of this wine lies on a well-integrated wood on a base of fruit flavours. A full palate with a lingering finish.

AWARDS:

Principe de viana chardonnay 2013 - ‘BEST WHITE WINE AGED IN BARREL’ - Navarra D.O official Tasting Panel

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PRINCIPE DE VIANA – NAVARRA, SPAIN

PORTO POÇAS – PORTUGAL

Porto PoçasWinemaker Jorge Pinto Poças

– IWC Fortified Winemaker of the year 2001Poças Vintage 1997 - IWC 2001 Fortified Wine of the Year

Founded in 1918 by Manoel Domingues Poças Junior, Poças today is one of the few remaining Port houses still owned by a Portuguese family. The winery was initially a producer of brandy used in the production of Port wine, however it eventually progressed on to produce its own ports, the first of which was in 1960. Today it is also famed for its outstanding production of Colheita ports (vintage tawnys) alongside its inimitable style of Vintage Ports.

White Port

“Floral aromas and a fresh, fruity taste make it a refined aperitif”

Grape Varieties: Malvasia Fina, Códega, Rabigato, Viosinho

Character: Floral aromas and a fresh, fruity taste make it a refined aperitif. Nose of refreshing, citrus and tropical flavours of pineapple and banana.

Food & Wine Pairing: Excellent aperitif should be served chilled (10°C), with smooth cheeses, dried fruits, almonds, and olives. Ready to drink when bottled.

Poças Special Reserve Ruby

“A premium blend of good quality Ruby Ports”

Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão.

Character: Ruby colour with a nose of ripe red fruits, strawberry and raspberry. Palate, full bodied and rich with a long remarkable finish.

Food & Wine Pairing: Excellent with cheeses, berry fruit pies, almonds, nuts and dried fruits. Superb with chocolates and sweet desserts. Ready to drink when bottled.

Poças LBV

“Ready to drink from now, it will benefit from a further bottle aging.”

Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão

Character: Deep red in colour with a nose of intense ripe berry fruits. Dense and full-bodied with a fine balance and a very long finish. Serve at room temperature (18ºC)

Food & Wine Pairing: Superb with creamy cheeses, chocolates and wild game.

Poças Ruby

Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão.

Character: Fortified wine produced in the mountainsides along the Douro Valley. Ruby colour with intense ripe fruit aromas. Young fresh and rich on the palate.

Food & Wine Pairing: Serve at room temperature (18°C), with berry fruit pies, dried fruits, desserts or smooth cheeses. Ready to drink when bottled.

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Poças Pink

Grape Variety: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão.

Character: A light and fresh Port wine Rosé. Very aromatic wine with hints of cherry and raspberry flavours. Fresh, smooth light and very fruity.

Food & Wine Pairing: Serve cold (10°- 12°C) or “on the rocks” with canapes, dessert and assorted fruit.

AWARDS:

Vintage 1997 - IWC 2001 Fortified Wine Trophy, Jorge Manoel Pintao - IWC 2001 Fortified Winemaker of the year

Poças 10 Year Old TawnyProduced from a combination of different wines, from various harvests, throughout the years. Matured in wood equalling an average of 10 years.

Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cao.

Colour: Tawny.

Nose: Woody bouquet of dried fruits and raisins.

Palate: Full bodied and complex with a long lasting finish of dried plums.

Food & Wine Pairing: Splendid with cheese, pastry, sweets, nuts, light puddings and cakes. Ready to drink when bottled.

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PORTO POÇAS – PORTUGAL

Poças Colheita 1995Varietals: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão.

Nose: Scents of dried fruits and vanilla.

Palate: Full-bodied, with sweet tannins. Long and harmonious finish.

Ageing: Aged in oak casks for a period no less than 7 years

Food Pairing: Cheese, pastry, sweets, nuts, light puddings and cakes.

Poças Colheita 1994Varietals: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão.

Nose: Dried fruit flavours, with mild smoky scents.

Palate: Full bodied, with quality tannins. Long aromatic.

Ageing: Aged in oak casks for a period no less than 7 years.

Food Pairing: Excellent digestive wine.

Poças Colheita 1992Varietals: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz,Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão.

Nose: Dried fruits, and a slight touch of smoke.

Palate: Full palate. Excellent digestive wine.

Ageing: Wines in oak casks for a period of no less than 7 years.

Food & Wine Pairing: Splendid with cheese, pastry, sweets, nuts, light puddings and cakes.

Vintage 1996Varietals: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão

Colour: Full red in colour.

Nose: A nose of rich ripe red fruits and violets.

Palate: Full bodied.

Ageing: Matured in wooden vats, strictly controlled with successive tasting. Without any filtration or stabilisation. It will throw sediment along the years. Prior decanting recommended.

Food & Wine Pairing: Superb with high quality blue or creamy cheeses, chocolates, berry fruit desserts.

A Vintage Port is only made in very exceptional years. It is the result of a careful selection of grapes from the best vineyards of the Douro Valley. These wines are put aside in oak barrels to mature, and approximately 24 months after the original harvest, the final blend is bottled without any filtration whatsoever. Vintage Ports will then mature in the bottle for many years and gradually achieve the outstanding style of a great wine.

VINTAGE

Vintage 2000Varietals: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão.

Colour: Full Red.

Nose: Very rich and concentrated aromas of berry fruits.

Palate: Full-bodied and fruity, long aromatic persistence. It shows a remarkable capacity to age in the bottle.

Ageing: Matured in wooden vats, strictly controlled with successive tasting under approval by the IVDP.

Food & Wine Pairing: Superb with high quality blue or creamy cheeses, chocolates, berry fruit desserts. Prior decanting recommended.

Vintage 2003Varietals: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão.Colour: Full red.Nose: Concentrated wine with intense fruity aromas.Palate: Full-bodied, with sweet tannins and a very persistent mouth-finish. Ageing: Aged in oak barrels to mature. It is bottled, without any filtration whatsoever, between the second and third year after the harvest.

Food & Wine Pairing: Superb with high quality blue or creamy cheeses, chocolates, berry fruit desserts. Prior decanting recommended.

Manoel Pocas and family

Poças 20yo TawnyVarietals: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão.

Nose: Elegant and delicate aromas of dried fruits.

Palate: Refined and harmonious, with a long lasting finish.

Ageing: Matured in oak.

Food Pairing: Cheese, pastry, sweets, nuts, light puddings and cakes. Ready to drink when bottled.


Nose: Dried fruit flavours, with mild smoky scents.

Palate: Full bodied, with quality tannins. Long aromatic.

Ageing: Aged in oak casks for a period no less than 7 years.

Food Pairing: Excellent digestive wine.


Nose: Elegant and delicate aromas of dried fruits.

Palate: Refined and harmonious, with a long lasting finish.

Ageing: Matured in oak.

Food Pairing: Splendid with cheese, pastry, sweets, nuts, light puddings and cakes.

TAWNY

COLHEITA

PORTO POÇAS, DOURO VALLEY – PORTUGAL

MoscatelGrape Varieties: Moscatel Galego Branco

ages of vines: 10-20 Years

Aging: Blend of several Moscatel do Douro wines from different harvests, matured in wood for 3 years on average, followed by cold stabilization and filtration.

Character: Very flowery aroma, characteristic of the Moscatel varietal. Sweet and intense on the palate, fresh and fruity.

Food & Wine Pairing: It is ideally served with snacks, foie-gras, sweets, toasted almonds and dried fruits. To be served at room temperature (16°C/61°F), or chilled (12°C/54°F) as an aperitif wine.

Reserva RedGrape Varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca.

Age of vines: 40-60 Years

Aging: Matured in new American oak and French “Allier” oak casks (300 Litres) for 18 months, followed by a fining period in the bottle.

Character: Full-red almost opaque. The nose shows fine aromas of crushed berries and a slight touch of vanilla. Massive palate, with a backbone of elegant tannins and a rich fruit character. The finish is long and persistent.

Food & Wine Pairing: Serve at room temperature (18ºC/64ºF). Excellent with a variety of cheeses, and a perfect match for meat or game dishes.

Fortified wine produced in Northern Portugal’s Douro Valley, from a single varietal: Moscatel Galego Branco. Very pleasant as a dessert or an aperitif wine.

Produced in limited quantities only in years of exceptional quality, the Poças Reserva is the flagship wine of the house. The brand name, Poças, was a natural choice since it is our most prestigious brand.

Coroa d’Ouro

TintoGrape Varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca


Aging: In stainless steel vats until bottling date.

Character: Ruby in colour. Juicy berry fruits on the nose and a full-bodied, velvety and aromatic palate. Long aromatic persistence.

Food & Wine Pairing: Serve at room temperature (17ºC) with cheeses, and a variety of meat dishes. The perfect choice for everyday meals.

Grapes grown in the Douro terroir contain high levels of tannins and sugar, ideal for producing superior quality table wines. However, this winemaking potential was overlooked for years as priority was given to Port.

Poças was a pioneer in recognizing the region’s aptitude for producing good table wines. When Jorge Pintão joined the firm’s winemaking team, his oenological experience in Bordeaux and the Medoc was the key that led him to launch the first Coroa d’Ouro red wine in 1990. This wine was such a resounding success that the firm soon began to expand its range of quality Douro table wines.

BlancoGrape Varieties: Malvasia Fina, Códega; Rabigato, Viosinho, Moscatel


Aging: In stainless steel vats until bottling date.

Character: Pale white in colour. Elegant, flowery aromas with scents of tropical fruit. The palate is light and fresh, with a pleasant, lingering finish.

Food & Wine Pairing: Best served at 14°C. Perfect match for appetizers, salads and fish or seafood dishes. The right choice for everyday meals.

Poças

“Pocas wines are a great discovery... for their finesse, balance and elegance” - Hubert De Boüard, Owner of Chateau Angelus

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ShirazGrape Varieties: 100% Shiraz

Character: Made by the renowned Chalk Hill winery, this is a textbook Australian Shiraz, big and bold with lots of ripe fruit flavours, and the peppery, spicy notes typical of the variety. Fruity and full with smooth mouthfeel.

Food & Wine Pair: Grilled or roast beef especially served rare or with a pepper sauce. Big beefy stews such as ox cheek with a touch of smoky spice. Strong hard cheeses especially cheddar.

ChardonnayGrape Varieties: 100% Chardonnay

Character: An unoaked Chardonnay from McLaren Vale in South Australia, the primary aromas are of honeysuckle and citrus blossom, and the palate is fruity, crisp and very refreshing.

Food & Wine Pair: Fish pie and salmon fish cakes, other simple salmon preparations (simply poached or with a buttery sauce) chicken, pork or pasta in a creamy sauce, chicken, ham or cheese-based salads.

P I T C H F O R KPITCH FORK - MCLAREN VALE - AUSTRALIA

RED CLIFFS ESTATE - VICTORIA - AUSTRALIA

ChardonnayGrape Varieties: Chardonnay, Semilon

Character: A wonderfully fresh and tropical wine balanced by a honeyed and nutty character. The wine has lots of clean tropical and orchard fruits and a refreshing acidity.

Food & Wine Pair: Fish pie and salmon fish cakes, other simple salmon preparations (simply poached or with a buttery sauce) chicken, pork or pasta in a creamy sauce, chicken, ham or cheese-based salads.

Shiraz/CabernetGrape Varieties: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon

Character: Fruity, medium bodied and soft, with lots of berry fruit flavours and a twist of spice. A great everyday red.

Food & Wine Pair: Enjoy served with meat dishes, such as Lamb, Beef and mushroom based dishes, soft ripe cheeses.

Wingara Wine Group is parent to an exceptional family of renowned Australian wine brands. From flagship labels earning the highest accolades, to everyday-drinking brands – you can expect every wine from Wingara to over deliver in hand-crafted quality and value.RED CLIFFS ESTATE

Tom & Jock Harvey of Chalk Hill Winery- Pitch Fork Winemakers

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IRVINE WINES - AUSTRALIA

Irvine Wines“To understand excellence you must experience it yourself ”

Irvine Wines’ foundations were laid with the first shiraz plantings by the Miles Family in 1867. The family owned vineyards are carefully nurtured by fourth generation vigneron Peter Miles and his highly experienced team following the purchase of this great estate from Jim Irvine in 2015.

The 400 acres of Eden Valley and Barossa Valley vineyards are under Peter Miles’ expert care. Irvine Wines are one of the largest privately-owned premium grape growers in the Barossa. Four generations of Miles’ family expertise ensures the fruit is of the highest quality and harvested with precise timing. The Irvine Estate is in safe hands.

Springhill Pinot GrisVariety: 100% Pinot Gris

Vineyard: Springhill, Eden Valley

Character: Lovely aromatics of Nashi pears, white peach and delicate florals. The palate is soft and elegant upon entry continuing through to a long and textural finish. Pronounced stonefruit provides a rich flavour profile that is balanced by crisp, natural acidity.

Springhill MerlotVariety: 100% Merlot

Vineyard: Eden Valley, South Australia

Character: The nose is warm and inviting; plum, redcurrant, earth and chocolate. The palate is medium to full-bodied with bright, juicy fruit. Mixed berries, red fruits and bramble. Clean acidity and soft, chalky tannin round out the finish.

Grand MerlotVariety: 100% Merlot


Character: A wealth of plush red fruit nuances emerge with a touch of ripe fig. Intense and concentrated red fruit flavours follow through to the palate and is beautifully balanced by crisp acidity and soft tannins. The opulent mouthfeel evolves seamlessly though to a long, lingering finish.

Old Vines ShirazVariety: 100% Shiraz

Vineyard: Barossa Valley, South Australia

Character: The nose is lifted and expresssive with cherries, blackberries, licorice, cofee and a hint of marzipan. A rich medium to full bodied elegant palate with hints of mocha chocolate, dark cherries and musk. Soft powdery tannins with persistent flavour and length.

Awards: James Halliday - Australian wine companion rating - 5 stars

Grand Merlot - (accolades & awards are too numerous to mention, here is a selection) First prize at Decanter World Merlot Awards, First World’s Best Merlot at Swiss World Merlot Tasting, New World’s Best Merlot at Mundus Vini Germany and Multiple Gold medals from InterVin USA, Inter-national Wine Challenge, Berlin International Wine Competition, China Wine Awards.

Zinfandel Reserve - Gold in 2003 & International Zinfandel, Trophy of the Year 2006 by International Wine Challenge-London

irvinewines.com.au Peter Miles Winemaker

IRVINE WINES - AUSTRALIA

Estate Cabernet blend

Grape Variety: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot,5% Cabernet Franc


Character: A lifted, aromatic nose displaying blackberry, black olive, red fruits and spice. The palate is silky, smooth and perfectly juicy. Medium-bodied with pristine fruit showing through; blackcurrant and blackberry as well as coffee and choc-mint. Bright and clean with well-pitched acidity.

Estate Shiraz

Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz

Vineyard: Barossa Valley, South Australia

Character: Lifted aromas of blueberries, spices and aniseed. The palate is elegant yet full-bodied, displaying notes of dark chocolate, cherry and dark berry fruit profile with a linear structure that continues through to a long, persistent finish with fine-grained tannins.

Zinfandel

Grape Variety: 100% Zinfandel


Character: Full and rich with morello cherry, raspberry, spice and florals on the nose. The palate is medium to full-bodied with plum, anise and ripe raspberry. A hint of spice and white pepper coming through. A wine of structure and complexity that would benefit from decanting

Estate Merlot

Grape Variety: 100% Merlot

Vineyard Location: Eden Valley, South Australia

Character: An expressive nose of summer berries, cherry, black olive and spice. Medium-bodied showing elegance and restraint. Redcurrant, earth and creamy oak with bright acidity and fine chalky tannin.

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CLARENDON HILLS - AUSTRALIA

Kangarilla GrenacheGrape Varieties: 100% Grenache

Character: Scarlet Purple crimson in colour. Natural aromas of fresh berry fruits and remarkably vivid, fresh picked, raspberry complexity. Fresh raspberry and red cherry palate. Mouth watering finish.

Aging: 18 months in within a hierarchy of 1-5 year old tightly grained French Oak.

Brookman MerlotGrape Varieties: 100% Merlot

Character: Deep Crimson in colour. Aromas of warm plums and macerated blackberries with hints of mulberries. Medium to full-bodied and well balanced in mouth, bright acid and finishes with good length.

Aging: 18 months in 85% brand new, tight-grained French Oak. 15% hierarchy of 1-4 year old barrels.

Liandra SyrahGrape Varieties: 100% Syrah

Character: Blackened crimson in colour. Aromas ofmulberries, black cherries and wild blueberries. Full-bodied and showing great poise and intensity in the mouth, flavours are framed by medium to firm levels of rounded tannins.

Aging: 18 months in 85% brand new, tight-grained French Oak.

Brookman SyrahGrape Varieties: 100% Syrah

Character: Blackened crimson in colour. Notes of licorice, peppered salami and mocha. Full-bodied, fruit forward and concentrated in the mouth, it has medium to firm levels of silky tannins and balanced acid to hold through the long finish.

Aging: 18 months in 70% brand new, tight-grained French Oak. 30% hierarchy of 1-4 year old barrels.

AstralisGrape Varieties: 100% Syrah

Character: Black-purple crimson in colour. Aromas of black plums, blueberry compote and blackcurrant liqueur with a savoury and baking spice undercurrent. Very structured, fine and complex in the medium to full-bodied mouth. Layer upon layer of black fruit preserves, mocha, toast and spices before finishing with great length.

Aging: 18 months. 100% brand new, tight-grained French oak. Barrels are finally hand selected by winemaking team. Bottled onsite without fining or filtration.

Clarendon Hills Premier Grand Cru Astralis Syrah is a timeless wine of unbridled power and purity. The Grand Vin attracts global attention as the ultimate expression of our greatest vineyard. It hails from primordial old bush vines established in ancient rocky ironstone in 1920. Today Astralis is recognised alongside the world’s most iconic wines and rated amongst the top 100 wines of the century.(Almost impossible to find since Parker gave the 2002 vintage 100pts!)

CLARENDON HILLS

Roman Bratasiuk produced his first vintage in 1990 and quickly established Clarendon Hills as one of the finest estates in Australia.

Small parcels of grapes are selected from old dry grown vineyards in the Clarendon, Blewitt Springs and Kangarilla sub-regions of South Australia. All the vineyards are within six kilometres of the winery about 40km south of Adelaide. The grapes are hand picked and then fermented with indigenous yeasts in open stainless steel tanks for the reds and new French oak barriques for the whites. The red wines are bottled after 18 months.

This technique produces rich, complex wine that will age very well and complement food superbly. Roman’s aim is to make world class wines.

Roman Bratasiuk on one of planet Earth’s greatest winemakers” - Robert Parker

Awards: Roman Bratasiuk continues to prove in rather resounding fashion that Clarendon Hills is one of Australia’s, as well as one of the World’s, greatest wineries” Robert Parker.Wine Personality of the Year’ in Australia in 2001 - Robert Parker.Astralis - One of the Icon wines of Australia, ranking alongside Grange & Hill of Grace. (Almost impossible to find since Parker gave the 2002 vintage 100pts!)

Roman Bratasiuk- Wine Producer at Clarendon Hills

Kate Radburnd - Producer of Kuraka & Kura

KURAKA/KURA – NEW ZEALAND

Kate RadburndDirector of the Wine Institute of New Zealand Director of New Zealand Winegrowers Chair of Judges at New

Zealand’s oldest wine competition, the Easter Show Wine Awards.

These wines are produced in the famous Marlborough and Martinborough regions of New Zealand exclusively for Cachet Wine by Kate Radburnd one of New Zealand’s most well-known and celebrated winemakers. Kate commands an international reputation for her exclusive record of award winning wines and her vision and contribution to the wine industry. Kate goes from strength to strength as her wines win more and more awards and we feel honoured that she has been involved with the making of these two wines which are a testament to her winemaking skill and expertise.

Kuraka, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Nose: Fresh herbaceous notes, tomato leaf, limes and appealing pungency

Palate: Crisp and refreshing acidity, balanced with a good mouth feel. Zesty, elegant, tantalizingly dry.

“Marlborough’s trademark cool nights result in intense aromatics and flavours as well as the retention of acidity, giving our wines brightness and vibrancy” - Kate Radburnd

Kura, MartinboroughPinot Noir


Nose: Dark cherry, mineral stone and hits of earthy charcoal & oak

Palate: Medium bodied with soft tannins and a light tangy acidity. Dark cherries, black forest gateaux and woody herbs such as rosemary are supported by subtle sweet oak.

KUKI – MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND

The Kuki range with its striking, attractive label, which has been taken from the facial markings of a Maori warrior has been specially designed for the U.K. Independent trade sector and currently comprises a Sauvignon Blanc and a Riesling. Kuki offers the superbly pungent and invigorating fruit flavours associated with the Marlborough Region.

Kuki Sauvignon BlancMarlborough

Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Nose: Lifted notes of fresh grapefruit, guava and nettles.

Palate: the grapefruit and tropical notes continue on the palate while the lively acidity gives the wine a crisp, mouth-watering finish.

Kuki RieslingMarlborough

Variety: 100% Riesling

Nose: Aromas of lemon sherbet, delicate floral with honeyed spice.

Palate: the palate shows bright fruit notes of citrus and floral which combine with the lively acidity and soft sweetness.

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LONGBOARD WINES - CALIFORNIA

“What does surfing have to do with wine...?Try balance, harmony & nature for starters”

Longboard was born from the passion of Oded Shakked, surfer first, winemaker later, which brings a unique perspective to winemaking.

“Our mission is to grow and seek vineyard properties that not only have the underlying characteristics that can make superior Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon or Sauvignon Blanc. We grow our Estate grapes as sustainably as we can. We work with owners/farmers that are passionate about quality and individuality; this allows us to make great site-specific wines. We make what we drink, period.”

Longboard Pinot Noir MystosVariety: 100% Pinot Noir

Ageing: 16 months in French Oak

Character: The fruit is strikingly fresh and juicy, bringing the drinker to attention, and is backed by zippy acidity that is unusual for the Russian River Valley, showing up as a refreshing cut on the bright and intense cherry-themed finish.

Longboard Merlot DakineVariety: 76% Merlot 24% Malbec

Fermentation: 4 days cold soak

Barrel Ageing: 100% French Oak

Character: This is no shy retiring Merlot. Red cherry and strawberry fight for fruity dominance on the palate with underlying dried herbs and a touch of mocha on the finish.

Longboard Pinot Noir Flying RoosterVariety: 100% Pinot Noir

Vineyard Location: Flying Rooster

Ageing: 15 months in French Oak

Character: Subdued nose initially, opening slowly in the glass to offer scents of ripe dark berries and oak cask. Layers of interesting flavor including black cherry, pomegranate, dark raspberry and tobacco. Admirable harmony with balanced tannins and a lip-smacking finish.

Longboard SyrahGrape Variety: 100% Syrah

Fermentation: 3 day cold soak

Barrel Ageing: 100% French Oak, 20% New

Character: Bold flavours of dark red berries, pepper and tobacco are restrained by some earthy notes followed by hints of coffee bean.

Longboard Point BreakGrape Variety: 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Malbec, 23% Merlot, 12% Syrah

Ageing: 15 months in small French Oak

Character: A bouquet of mocha, spice, cranberry and raspberry. The palate is sumptuous. It is a wonderful mix of bramble fruits and clove spice with amazing texture and depth.

Longboard Pinot NoirVariety: 100% Pinot Noir

Ageing: 100% French Oak

Character: Aromas of dark cherries, raspberries, cranberries and toasty oak. Moderately rich and juicy with very ripe cherry flavour emerging over time accented with mocha and cola, showing a bit of tarry oak in the background. The plentiful tannin and oak needs time to integrate.

Wine producer - Longboard Vineyards: Oded Shakkedwww.longboardvineyards.com

Awards:

Longboard Merlot Dakine -San Francisco Chronicle Competition 2013 (Bronze Award) Longboard Pinot Noir - Wine Enthusiast 91 points Longboard syrah - Wine Enthusiast 91 points

Longboard Wines‘Wine, Waves And Soul’

CALIFORNIA - ROUTE 66

The rise and rise in consumption of Californian wine over the recent years has been quite breathtaking. Wines from the “Sunshine State” offer a delicious ripeness with instant appeal – perfect for everyday drinking!

Route 66“Get your kicks on route 66”

Boulevard Blush

Variety: 100% Zinfandel

Character: Blush Zinfandel offers soft floral aromas as well as strawberry and cherry. Refreshing, juicy, fruit flavours of watermelon and strawberry are balanced by crisp acidity and a clean finish.

Food & Wine Pairing: Good accompaniment to spicy curry, fish, fruit salads, sweet and sour chicken and crispy wontons, or by itself with a few ice cubes.

Road Sign Merlot

Variety: 100% Merlot

Character: Our fruit forward Merlot has aromas of raspberry and spice nuances. Deep garnet in colour, this wine has flavours of black cherries and currants, with just a hint of toasted oak to accent the finish.

Food & Wine Pairing: Good accompaniment to grilled pork chops, spaghetti with meatballs, roast beef, pizza.

ROUTE 66

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TURI – CENTRAL VALLEY – CHILE

Turi“Produced by Viña Leyda, one of

Chile’s most highly regarded wineries.”

Turi is produced from grapes grown in vineyards located on the Coastal Mountain Range, 14km from the shores of the Pacific Ocean, 25km south west from Casablanca and 95 km west of Santiago.

This is very representative of the dry farming of the West Coast Mountain Range. In 1997, after evaluating the potential conditions of the area, important investment was made to bring water from the Maipo River through an 8km pipeline. At the present time Viña Leyda has 80 hectares of grapes under cultivation in the Valley.

Due to the maritime influence, the cool conditions of spring and summer make it an extraordinary area for the development of varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.

Sauvignon BlancVariety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting Notes: Light greenish-yellow in colour, with herbal and fruity aromas such as tomato leaf, grapefruit, pineapple, and mango. This refreshing wine features balanced acidity that enhances the fruity mouthfeel and lends a long, pleasing finish.

Food & Wine Pairing: First courses, seafood, ethnic dishes, pastas, curries, salsas, spicy sausages, vegetable dishes, luncheon salads, olive oil-based dishes, tomato sauces, and goats cheese.

Best served at: 10º–12°C.

Pinot NoirVariety: 100% Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes: Pale ruby red in colour, so typical of this grape variety. It has notes of small red fruits which evoke ripe cherries and raspberries. It is a fresh and fruity wine with good acidity and very smooth tannins.

Food & Wine Pairing: It goes perfectly with game birds, soft cheeses and pastas.

Best served at: 14-15°C.

Chardonnay


Tasting Notes: This intense Chardonnay is clean and light yellow in colour, with aromas of peaches, tropical fruit and hints of banana that blend beautifully with a rich note of vanilla. Bright acidity enhances the fresh fruit flavours and lends perfect balance to the sweet sensation that lingers on the deliciously long and pleasing finish.

Food & Wine Pairing: Ideal with poultry and game birds, veal, pork, fish, and pasta sauce with cream or butter and mushrooms.

Cabernet SauvignonVariety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes: Turi Cabernet has an elegant and expressive nose, with fresh aromas of red berries, light fume and chocolate hints. On the palate it is fruity and juicy, with velvety tannins.

Food & Wine Pairing: This is a wine for many occasions, perfect with beef, lamb, pork, duck, game meat, and cheeses.

Best served at: 16º–18°C

CarmenereVariety: 100% Carmenere

Tasting Notes: Intense purple with blackish tones. Ripe fruity and fresh aromas like blackberry and blackcurrant blended with notable spices notes, tobacco and vanilla hints. Gentle, velvety wine, medium-bodied, pleasant finish. It is different and surprises the consumer with its first impression.

Food & Wine Pairing: Perfect with spiced food like Mexican and Thai. Pork, duck, game meets or cheeses.


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MerlotVariety: 100% Merlot

Tasting Notes: Purplish-ruby-red in color with intense fresh fruit aromas of blackberries and plums, and light notes of toast meld with sweet vanilla. Medium-bodied, with soft tannins and a pleasing finish.

Food & Wine Pairing: Great with beef, lamb, pork, duck, cheeses, pizza, and pastas.


Decanter Magazine declared it’s Top 50 Best Value South American Wines in their October 2015 Edition which featured Turi, Cabernet Sauvignon and Turi, Merlot.

FINCA EL PICADOR - CENTRAL VALLEY - CHILE

Sauvignon BlancGrape Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Aging: Stainless steel tanks for two months.

Character: Bright greenish yellow. Vibrant grapefruit aroma, with lemon and other citrus fruits. Light balanced and fresh with mouth-watering flavour.

Food & Wine Pairing: Seafood, Asian cuisine or on its own with good company.

ChardonnayGrape Variety: 100% Chardonnay


Character: Pale yellow. Fruity aromas, with papaya, apples, butter & citric notes. Refreshing palate, a soft & balanced wine with a slightly sweet touch.

Food & Wine Pairing: Seafood, fish or poultry dishes.

Our El Picador range & Tonada range are produced by the award winning producer, Luis Felipe Edwards who have, for the second consecutive year, been recognized as the Producer of the Year - Chile by the AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge, the largest officially recognized wine competition in the world.

Founded in 1976, Luis Felipe Edwards has since grown to be the largest 100% family-owned wine company in Chile, with 1850 hectares of estate vineyards and exports to more than 70 countries.

El Picador

RoseGrape Variety: 100% Cabernet


Character: Bright soft pink. Aromas of intense fruit flavours of strawberries & cherries. Luscious strawberry & raspberry flavours, with a slight sweet after-taste

Food & Wine Pairing: Salads, barbecued meats & poultry, or as a dessert wine or aperitif.

MerlotGrape Variety: 100% Merlot

Aging: In stainless steel tanks for four months.

Character: Vivid ruby red, cherry, plum and a hint of spice on the nose. Medium-bodied, elegant and a smooth palate with good body and length.

Food & Wine Pairing: Pasta, duck and grilled meat dishes.

Cabernet SauvignonGrape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Aging: Stainless steel tanks for four months.

Character: Ruby red in colour. Aromas of blackberries, redcurrants, plums, vanilla and chocolate with a full-bodied palate. Soft tannins and good length.

Food & Wine Pairing: Red Meat – Grilled, Roasted or Barbecued.

TonadaSauvignon BlancGrape Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Character: Bright pale yellow. Full of herbaceous and citrus fruit aromas, especially grapefruit and lemon. Light-bodied and vibrant, this wine has a delicious freshness.

Food & Wine Pairing: Seafood, salads or as an aperitif.

MerlotGrape Variety: 100% Merlot

Character: Intense red-purple in color. This Merlot presents aromas of blackberries and forest fruits, combined with spices and a chocolate. It has personality, with roundness and pleasing structure. A nice persistence that gives it a fresh finish.

Food & Wine Pairing: Pasta, white meats, pizza, traditional Chilean empanadas.

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MENDEL WINES - ARGENTINA

Roberto De La Mota“ We choose the best lots from our exceptionally mature vineyards ”

Mendel Winery embodies the union of Roberto de la Mota - one of Argentina's most respected and experienced winemakers - with a nearly century-old Argentine family, whose sole objective is to produce wine of unquestionable, superior quality. Proprietor and longtime wine lover, Anabelle Sielecki, diligently tracked down the very best talent Argentina had to offer when seeking Mendel's winemaker, and with utmost charm and perseverance, brought Roberto de la Mota on board.

Roberto, son of legendary winemaker Raul de la Mota, has an impressive winemaking record and a lifetime of winemaking education and practice. Together, they choose the best blocks from their ancient vineyards, and every artisan winemaking step is rigorously performed. Extraordinary vineyards, passionate people, experience and friendship are all blended to create these truly remarkable wines.

Lunta TorrontesVariety: 100% Torrontes

Vineyard Location: Cafayate, Salta

Avg. Age of vines: 50 years old

Nose: Intense, very floral and fruity. The most predominant aromas are the citric notes that confer the wine freshness and vivacity.

Mouth: Very fresh and easy drinking bottle of wine, the acidity leaves a refreshing sensation. Good body, but at the same time very juicy and subtle.

Best Served: 12 ºC - 14 ºC

Finca RemotaVariety: Malbec100%

Vineyard Location: Uco Valley


Nose: Exotic spices, sandalwood, violets and lavender, fresh and ripe fruits such as black cherries, plums and blueberries. After the fruits appear, spices and notes from the oak such as vanilla, chocolate, caramel.

Mouth: This is a wine of great body, structure and harmony. Fullling with some sweetness because of its ripe velvety tannins. Very well integrated acidity that adds freshness to the wine.


Mendel MalbecVariety: Malbec100%

Vineyard Location: Luján de Cuyo


Nose: Complex, elegant and very intense. A combination of floral notes and fresh red fruits such a raspberries, strawberries and blackberries.

Mouth: The mature and soft tannins give it vivacity in the mouth, but they are nonetheless round. Its acidity gives it freshness, assuring a good longevity and potential for bottle ageing. A refreshing wine.


Mendel UnusVariety: Malbec 65%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30% & Petit Verdot 5%



Nose: Very intense and complex. Fresh fruits notes, such as black cherries, raspberries, blackberries, blackcurrant and cassis. After the fruits, spices like white pepper and mint aromas appear.

Mouth: Great harmony and length in the mouth. It’s very fleshy and meaty, with fine, round tannins. Elegant with acidity that emphasizes its freshness, confers balance and makes both easy to drink and also concentrated wine.


Lunta MalbecVariety: Malbec 100%



Nose: Intense and very fruity. Scents of red fruits such as raspberries, plums and black fruits such as mulberries.

Mouth: Gentle and drinkable wine, very fruit forward. Its mature and soft tannins make this wine well bodied and balanced.


www.mendel.com.ar

Awards:Top 25 Argentinian Producers 2014 - Tim Atkins

“The Best of the Best -- for Roberto de la Mota’s brilliant talent and spirit” - Robert M. Parker, Jr.’s The Wine Advocate,

Mendel Wines - Winemaker Roberto De La Mota

DRAKENSBERG - SOUTH AFRICA

Pinotage

Grape Varieties: 100% Pinotage

Character: Big, broad array of attractive flavours, prominent bon-bon boiled sweets. Frontal, fruity finish, mocha interest.

Food & Wine Pairing: Pair with chilli and other smokey sauces. It’s also really good with venison burgers and sausages or - come the winter - a hearty game pie.

Chenin Blanc

Grape Varieties: 100% Chenin Blanc

Character: Tropical fruit flavours with a crisp, fresh palate. Dry, light and fruity - a good summer lunch companion.

Food & Wine Pairing: Salads, especially chicken, cheese or ham salads or ones containing apples or pears. Chenin Blanc can handle an element of fruit. Light seafood pasta dishes and risottos and goats cheese.

Cinsaut - Cabernet

Grape Varieties: Cinsaut, Cabernet Sauvignon

Character: Soft, easy drinking, blackberry, almond tones with well textured palate.

Food & Wine Pairing: Pair wine with braised short ribs or mushroom stroganoff. The powerful umami flavors overcome the savoury quality of Cabernet Sauvignon leaving the berry flavours out in the open to shine.

Drakensberg is produced in South Africa by Bromar who is solely owned by the Broodryk family and was established in 1995 as an import and export company with strong focus on the International wine market. Within a short space of time the wine sector had grown so fast that it was decided to focus 100% on the wine portfolio, and to discard off the other export commodities.

The superb wine knowledge of the small but aggressive team at Bromar ensure that we always over deliver on the quality of the wines we supply our customers. Our understanding of individual customer preferences and market trends enables Bromar to work proactively with its supply cellars to meet changing consumer demands.

Drakensberg

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AVONDALE – SOUTH AFRICA

Avondale,Johnathan Grieve

“Our ethos, “Terra Est Vita” meaning ‘Soil is Life’ encapsulates our view of Avondale Estate as a

dynamic living system”

Below the Klein Drakenstein Mountains is an estate which uses a holistic approach to wine-farming known the BioLOGIC® approach which combines organic and biodynamic principles with modern science.

Johnathan Grieve developed the BioLOGIC® approach which sought to develop great wines in a healthy, balanced environment. ‘Terra Est Vita’ is their ethos and it means ‘soil is life’. Production uses simple methods such as a posse of ducks to eat the snails or releasing certain types of wasp to eat the mealy bugs. Chemicals and fertilizers are not used, but the nitrogen levels are restored in the ground by growing cover crops. The wines are top quality whilst maintaining their natural philosophy.

Johnathan Grieve http://www.avondalewine.co.za

Jonty’s Ducks White

Variety: 85% Chenin Blanc - balance made up of Roussanne, Muscat de Frontignan, Viognier & Semillon

Avg. Age of vines:10-20 year old vines

Character: A fresh, crisp white made by the excellent Avondale winery in Paarl. There are apple and quince notes on the note and a mineral element to the palate. Perfect for a barbecue or picnic. Made from organically grown grapes.

Jonty’s Ducks Red

Variety: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.

Avg. Age of vines: 10-12 year old vines.

Ageing: 25% new and 75% used French oak small barrels for up to 19 months.

Character: Lots of blackcurrant, liquorice, with a hint of dark chocolate and ground coffee, with a silky smooth texture.

Galaxy RangeAvondale Armilla MCC Brut


Character: Armilla is vibrant with flavours of apple pie and biscuit, with a touch of lemon zest and honey. A dry and complex palate, full of freshness and elegance.

Awards:Armilla MCC Brut - 2015 Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championship, 2009 Armilla Blanc de Blanc MCC won Best South African Sparkling Wine overall and trophies for Best Blanc de Blanc MCC and Best Organic MCC.

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Galaxy RangeSamsara Syrah

Variety: 100% Syrah

Avg. Age of vines: 10- 16 years old

Ageing: for 12 – 16 months

Character: This wine is spectacular, well-balanced and carries an exceptional fruit-driven palate. The whole bunch fermentation results in firm tannins and good acid which gives the wine an unbelievable length.

Galaxy Range Camissa

Variety: 60% Muscat de Frontignan and 40% Mourvedre


Ageing: 9 months

Character: A blend of two flavourful varieties, Camissa arrests the nose with rose petals, scented pelargonium and fresh red fruits of the earth. Hints of Turkish Delight and lemon zest attest to the perfect acidity of this wine; for Camissa may appear sweet but it finishes completely dry.

Galaxy Range La Luna

Variety: Bordeaux Blend

Avg. Age of vines: 8 – 32 years

Ageing: 12 – 16 months

Character: Layers of mineral intense fruit, infused with gentle tannins are uplifted with fresh acidity uniting in a glorious fusion of full-bodied flavour. The dark purple colour infused with classic berry flavours and a hint of tobacco embody the vital elements so sought-after in the great wines of Avondale.

Galaxy RangeNavitas

Variety: 62% Syrah, 24% Mourvedre 14% Grenache


Character: Navitas has an extraordinary colour and a rich nose of dark stewed fruits, cloves and cinnamon. Flavours of white pepper and plum are combined with silky tannins and a smooth but lively minerality to provide an exceptional concentration of fine fruit on the palate.

Galaxy Range: Anima Chenin Blanc

Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc

Avg. Age of vines: 8 – 32 years of age

Character: Wintermelon, pineapple, lime and a hint of honey confirm the elegance and fullness of this softly wooded, supple Chenin Blanc. The palate is dense with fresh fruit flavours of gooseberry, quince and peach, all harmonising superbly with the soulful minerality that gives this wine its name.

Galaxy Range:Cyclus

Variety: Viognier, Chardonnay,Roussane, Chenin Blanc and Semillon

Avg. Age of vines: 8 – 25 years old

Ageing: 12 months

Character: With a soft, rich nose of violets and peach, and just a hint of frangipani. This is beautifully carried through to the palate where the intense flavours of pear, pineapple, apricot and fig are rounded off with smooth, subtle oak for a creamy, long-structured finish.

Awards:Awarded Amorim Environmental Award at the prestigious Drinks Business Green Awards in 2012

Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Convention (six accolades) La Luna Bordeaux Blend scooping up the “Best in Show Bordeaux Blend”

Many of the wines have scored Wine Advocate, Robert Parker points in the 90’s.

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suspend any further deliveries under such agreement without incurring any liability to the customer to retain any advance payment made by the customer, and if the goods have been delivered but not paid for, the price shall become immediately due and payable notwithstanding any previous agreement or arrangement to the contrary.

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