The Sunday Times Wine Club Vintage Festival 2016 Programme

Friday 15th April &
Saturday 16th April 2016
Around the world in over 300 wines
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THE VINTAGE FESTIVAL 2016
Welcome to the 37th Vintage Festival, our biggest annual beano since … well, it’s no. 37 and we
haven’t missed a year. And since we moved to Billingsgate we’ve had more room, more wines, more of
you – and even more fun. Somehow the ancient fish market lends an extra fragrance to what we taste.
Each year scores of our suppliers make the crossing (or at any rate a journey) to meet you, their
precious customers, and to bend your arms. They keep coming (some of them for decades now)
because it means a lot for them to meet the folk they want to please most. This year we have almost
one hundred producers hard at work pouring and chatting – a bit of a grind after two whole days with
a party in the middle. Oh yes, they don’t go to bed early.
Special highlights this year:
(As you’d expect) England’s now world-famous sparkling wine. The Club was in on the ground
floor of the most exciting thing ever to happen to English grape-growers, in their rapidly-increasing
numbers. The world now knows we’ve cracked it: Champagne is no longer on a lonely pinnacle.
Whatever you miss today don’t miss our beautiful bubbles.
The Spanish Quarter, such a huge hit last year, is back with help from our friends at Wines from Spain.
Yes, we love Rioja – but there’s a world beyond too. Reds and whites, rich, fresh, smooth, perky … Try them.
South Africa’s 2015 vintage. The Cape has been coming on at an alarming pace. There’s no better value in
the world at the moment – and the stellar new vintage proves it. We have six producers here to show you.
Our home teams. That’s RedHeads in Barossa and Le Chai au Quai in Bordeaux. Boy, do they compete?
I’m longing to taste the new wines they’ve made myself.
The new Experts’ Choice case. It’s good. I helped choose it. We reveal the winning wines and stage
a series of unmissable ‘Fringe Events’ in the Tasting Theatre.
The Fine Wine Room. There’s a crowd who make a bee-line for it. You’ll need
a £20 upgrade ticket from the Club stand, but you’ll be able to taste super-fine,
super-famous bottles you rarely see on offer.
Catch your breath at The Festival Garden Café and enjoy a selection of English-
themed refreshments. Even a cup of tea. And don’t forget to vote for your
Wine of the Show. Just visit one of our Wine Info stands to vote and see
your favourite accepting a trophy!
Glasses at the ready! See you on the floor.
Hugh Johnson OBE
Wine Club President

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CONTENTS
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
AFTERNOON 11.30am – 3.00pm
11.50am Welcome to the Festival
with Hugh Johnson &
Tony Laithwaite.
12.00pm Voting for Wine of the Show
commences. Please vote through
the iPads at the Wine Info stands.
12.00pm Tasting Theatre opens
See page 5 for show times.
12.00pm Fine Wine Room opens.
Upgrade tickets available
at the Club Stand.
2.00pm Fine Wine Room Closes.
2.45pm Wine of the Show & Competition
winner announced.
3.00pm Festival closes.
EVENING 5.30pm – 9.00pm
5.50pm Welcome to the Festival
with Hugh Johnson &
Tony Laithwaite.
6.00pm Voting for Wine of the Show
commences. Please vote through
the iPads at the Wine Info stands.
6.00pm Tasting Theatre opens
See page 5 for show times.
6.00pm Fine Wine Room opens.
Upgrade tickets available
at the Club Stand.
8.00pm Fine Wine Room Closes.
8.45pm Wine of the Show & Competition
winner announced.
9.00pm Festival closes.
3 Hugh Welcome
4 Schedule of Events
5 Tasting Theatre
6 Festival Highlights
7 How to Taste Wine
10 England
14 Le Chai au Quai
15 Bordeaux
16 Champagne
17 Loire
19 Burgundy
21 Rhône
23 Midi
24 Provence & Alsace
26 Romania
27 Moldova
28 Hungary
30 Italy
36 Germany
38 Portugal
42 Spain
48 Beer & Cider
49 Club Classics
52 South Africa
56 Argentina
58 USA
59 Chile
62 New Zealand
65 Australia
68 RedHeads Studio
*The Fine Wine Room is located
on the Mezzanine level, Upgraded
Fine Wine Ticket holders only.

5Order at the Festival, visit vintagewinefestival.co.uk or call 0118 903 0880
Join me, Tom Laithwaite, in the Tasting Theatre for one of our
fun-filled and informative 15 minute sessions with expert special guests.
To book your free seats, visit the Club Stand (see floor map) and ask one
of our friendly staff for a ticket. Early reservations are essential.
SESSION 4.SESSION 1. Presented by our South African buyer Davy ZywIn association with Paxton & Whitfield
South Africa – rainbow wine nation
South African wine comes in almost every colour
and style of the rainbow and the 2015 vintage
produced exceptional wines across the spectrum.
Join our Cape crusader Davy Zyw as he and
their leading growers take you through their
top wine selections.
Cheese and cheers!
If you were brought up to believe red wine and cheese
were made for each other, have we got news for you!
Join the fragrant cheese experts from Paxton &
Whitfield and our own venerable oenophile Martin
Campion as they let you in on a few of their favourite
sweet wine and cheese pairing secrets.
Lunchtime 1.30 – 1.45pm
Evening 7.30 – 7.45pm
TASTING THEATRE
SESSION 2.
SESSION 3.
With Hugh Johnson OBE & Justin Howard-Sneyd MW
Our Spanish Wine Buyer Beth Willard
The Great Spanish Wine Trek
Our award-winning buyer Beth Willard is on a mission: a
mission to instill into everyone of us a lifelong passion for
the wonderful wines of Spain. Come along and be spoilt
rotten with great white Rioja to rival white Burgundy, an
affordable alternative to legendary Vega Sicilia … and two
further little known classics guaranteed to tickle your palate.
SESSION 5.
SESSION 6.
Presented by Barbara & Henry Laithwaite
Presented by our OZ and NZ Buyer Dan Parrott
Celebrating fine English fizz
Beginning with Theale Vineyard, the Laithwaites
have been behind some award-winning UK
sparklers for over a decade and this year celebrate
the inaugural release of Henry’s Harrow & Hope
vintage rosé. Come and taste it while Tom
interviews mum Barbara and brother Henry on why
English fizz is getting such sparkling reviews.
When is warm cool and cold hot?
Ever wondered what difference climate makes to
a wine? In his job as Buyer for Australia and New
Zealand Dan Parrott goes from one extreme to the
other on a regular basis. In this fascinating session
Dan presents a few hot picks from cool climates
plus some very cool wines from warmer regions.
Lunchtime 12.30 – 12:45pm
Tom Laithwaite
Wine words and wisdom
Hugh Johnson OBE has written about wine (and
other pressing matters) for 50 years, but how much
can you convey about wine through words alone?
Justin Howard-Sneyd MW discusses this with
Hugh and asks which words convey meaning and
which merely confuse. Your views are important so
come along and join in.

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Festival Highlights
English Sparkling
Wine (Stands 1 – 3)
Even Champagne growers are clambering to make English
fizz and we’re celebrating. Plus, a Festival exclusive – try Henry
Laithwaite’s inaugural Harrow & Hope vintage sparkling rosé.
Le Chai au Quai
(Stands 4 & 5)
Our handsome Bordeaux riverfront cellar is a finishing school for
wines with exceptional potential. The latest releases deserve first
class honours all-round.
Domaines Laithwaite
(Stand 6)
“The leading estate in Côtes de Castillon” (‘Decanter’) invites
you to become a member – a Confrère de la Clarière – and enjoy
exclusive offers and invitations. Limited availability!
The Spanish Quarter
(Stands 48 – 58)
Back by popular demand and with the help of our friends from
Wines from Spain, this corner of the Festival will be buzzing with
excitement. See you there.
South Africa 2015
(Stands 68 – 73)
Growers are ecstatic over the quality of their 2015 vintage and
the wines are out of this world! Six stands feature a fantastic
selection of our tastiest Cape wines.
RedHeads Studio
(Stand 92)
Unique award-winning ‘Aussie wines with attitude’ from our own
shiny corrugated iron shed in the Barossa. Drop by and check out
the talent. Plus the RedHeads photobooth is back ... say ‘cheese’!
The Festival Garden
Café (See floor map)
Relax and recharge with a bite to eat, a revitalising afternoon tea
or a glass of great English fizz.
The Experts’ Choice
(Stands 62 – 64)
Chosen by experts including Hugh Johnson OBE and Will Lyons.
You will have an exclusive chance to taste the wines and order the
case in advance of its May release.
Vote for your Wine
of the Show
Vote for your favourite wine with one of our Wine Advisors and
watch the Winner’s Ceremony on the Club Stage (see floor map)
15 minutes before close.
Fine Wine Room
(Mezzanine Level)
An upgrade ticket costs just £20 and gives you access to a range
of the world’s finest wines. Tickets can be bought from The Club
stand on the day (subject to availability).
Tweet tweet! Tell the world how you’re getting on throughout the Festival.
Join in with your fellow wine-lovers via Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram.
300+ wonderful wines; 100 affable growers. Taste, chat, tweet and mingle!

STEP 1. Look for colour and clarity
Hold your glass over a white background. It should look bright
and inviting. For reds, a purple rim indicates youth; a garnet
rim suggests age. Crisp young whites are usually pale. Older,
richer or sweet whites have deeper colour.
STEP 3. Give it a good rinse around
Take a mouthful and rinse it around. Note the initial sensation.
Dry or sweet, firm or smooth, fruity or savoury, crisp or creamy?
Are these elements nicely balanced? OK you can spit now
(in the spittoons!). Does the flavour linger pleasantly?
That’s a sign of a good wine!
STEP 2. Sniff the wine – twice
Sniff the wine before your swirl it. First impressions count – it
should smell clean and attractive. Swirl the glass and sniff again.
You’ll notice more. What do the aromas remind you of? Fruits?
Flowers? Spices? There are no right or wrong answers.
STEP 4. Note your findings
Writing a few words helps you recall which wines you loved
most. You may even want to rate each wine on a scale of 1-10.
If your unsure mark your first wine as your benchmark and go
up and down from there as you continue to taste new wines.
HOW TO
TASTE WINE
NOT MY THING DRINK EVERY DAY FOR SPECIAL FRIENDS
1/10 5/10 10/10

8 Tweet your favourite wines #VintageFestival16
Get more out of today’s event by chatting with our
helpful Wine Advisors. They can help you prioritise
which stands you should visit, according to your tastes ...
share their top tips, introduce you to growers or tee up
a winery visit for the next time you’re on holiday.
If you’ve spoken by phone to a wine advisor before,
perhaps they’re here today? Come and say hi and put a
face to the name and find out more about maximising
your membership today. Here you can register your vote
for Wine of the Show and we also have plenty of water
available if required. (See floor map for our location.)
Our tap water in London is among the best in the world, and has been regularly
ranked on top in taste tests – beating even the most expensive brands of bottled water.
By using less bottled water, Londoners can help to cut carbon emissions associated with
its production, storage, transportation and disposal. Bottled water production emits 300
times more CO² than that of tap water. Plus our tap water is 500 times cheaper.Our Festival
water supplier
Fancy telling a friend where in the wine world you’ve been
and what you’ve tasted? Fill out a postcard at one of our
Wine Info stands and we’ll send it to your recipient!
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We’ll send them a tasty wine offer
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Vote for your ‘Wine of the Show’
and enter our free prize draw
Tasted a favourite wine you want everyone to hear about? Vote with one of our iPad-
toting Advisors or at our Wine Info Stands and you will have the chance to win a
Magnum of Laithwaite Premier Cru Champagne (normally £60) and one pair of
tickets to any of our nationwide tastings. One lucky person will win during each
session of the Festival and will be sent their prize by Friday 6th May 2016. If you vote
after the winner has been announced, your vote will count towards the next session.
The presentations take place 15 minutes before the end of the show
at the Club Stage. Stay tuned to see if your favourite won.
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Exclusive‘on-the-day’Offers
· 10% SAVING on all Festival wines.
· FREE DELIVERY when you order 6 or more bottles.
· Spend over £150 and we will give you a bottle of the
Italian black red Corsiero Nero plus a pair of Dartington
Crystal stemless glasses (together normally £24.98).
· Spend over £180 and we’ll upgrade the free bottle
to a Magnum of Corsiero Nero plus we’ll upgrade the
glasses to a Dartington Crystal decanter (together
normally £59.99).
· Free Engraving Visit Dartington
Crystal at Stand 93 after you have
ordered and they will engrave a
personal message for free onto
your glass or decanter – it’s the
perfect way to create a unique
gift or commemorate your day at the Festival.
OrderingAfterTheFestival?
We understand that tasting over 300
wines in one day can be tiring, so to help
we’ve extended the following offers until
2pm on Friday 29th April:
· 10% SAVING on all Festival wines.
· FREE DELIVERY when you order
6 or more bottles.
· Spend over £165 and we will give
you a bottle of Corsiero Nero plus a pair
of Dartington Crystal stemless glasses
(together normally £24.98).
Vintage Festival Offers
We encourage you to ‘try before you buy’ at
our events so what better way than to offer
10% discount AND free delivery! Where a
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To order or for more details visit the Club Stand.
The engraving service will close 30 minutes
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10 Join the conversation #VintageFestival16
England has come a long, long way in the last 25
years and so too has its bourgeoning wine industry
which now competes successfully on the world stage
lead by some truly magnificent sparkling wines.
In the vineyards of England, lesser known grapes
such as Seyval Blanc and Madeleine Angevine
have gradually made way for the great grapes of
Champagne. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are now
our two most widely planted varieties.
Suzie Barrie MW writes in Decanter, “there is now
widespread consensus that English sparkling wine
is a world-class product.” There is evidence of that
all around and not least in the fact that Champagne
Taittinger has joined us from across the English
Channel to make bubbly à l’anglaise.
After a hat-trick of great vintages there are many
magnificent wines to be enjoyed. We are celebrating
at the Festival with wines from three estates –
Barbara Laithwaite’s award winning Wyfold vineyard
in South Oxfordshire, the Southridge range from
the acclaimed Ridgeview Estate in Sussex and the
inaugural sparkling rosé from Henry Laithwaite’s
Buckinghamshire vineyard, Harrow Hope.
Taste your way through the range and celebrate with
us the sheer brilliance of 21st century English fizz!
English – a byword for
top quality sparkling wine
Win a Tour
Winoneof4guidedtours
ofthevineyardand
wineryhereintheUK
Visit Henry and Kaye Laithwaite on
Stand 2 during the Festival and be
among the first to try their remarkable
Harrow Hope Brut Rosé 2013.
You can also enter one of four prize draws
to visit Harrow Hope and receive a
guided tour of the vineyards and winery
to discover first hand how the wine is
made – you’ll get to taste too! The winner
will be announced at the end of each show.
Harvest Time at Harrow and Hope
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No. Wine Description,Vintage Appellation Colour Code Event Price for 1 Event Price for 12 Rating
01
Wyfold Vineyard 2010, English Quality
Sparkling Wine – 12.5%
Sparkling
White
Q5080019
£29.99
£26.99
SAVE
£36.00
£359.88
£323.88 /10
91-points from Decanter indicates the supreme quality of Barbara Laithwaite’s tiny production labour of love.
02
Wyfold Vineyard 2011, English Quality
Sparkling Wine – 12%
Sparkling
White
Q5089704
£29.99
£24.99
SAVE
£60.00
£359.88
£299.88 /10
Who needs Champagne when you have English bubbly this good? Barbara’s 2011 is a triumph.
Harrow Hope harrowandhope.com2
Ridgeview Estate ridgeview.co.uk3
04
South Ridge Blanc de Blancs 2013,
Sussex – 12%
Sparkling
White
Q5081003
£28.99
£21.99
SAVE
£84.00
£347.88
£263.88 /10
The South Downs are proving every bit as ideal as Champagne’s Côte des Blancs for wines of sparkling elegance.
05
South Ridge Cuvée Merret Brut 2013,
Sussex – 12%
Sparkling
White
Q5080906
£24.99
£19.99
SAVE
£60.00
£299.88
£239.88 /10
Named after England’s Christopher Merret who discovered the sparkling wine method before the Champenois.
06
South Ridge Blanc de Noirs 2013,
Sussex – 12%
Sparkling
White
Q5081203
£28.99
£21.99
SAVE
£84.00
£347.88
£263.88 /10
Beautifully rich and characterful cuvée from one of England’s finest sparkling wine estates.
07
South Ridge Cuvée Merret Rosé 2013,
Sussex – 12%
Sparkling
Rosé
Q5081104
£24.99
£19.99
SAVE
£60.00
£299.88
£239.88 /10
Irresistibly fruity and so very fine. Jancis Robinson MW calls this “England’s vinous glory”.
PRE-SELL OFFER – FESTIVAL EXCLUSIVE
No. Wine Description,Vintage Appellation Colour Code Event Price for 6 Installments Rating
03
Harrow Hope Brut Rosé 2013,
Bucks (PRE SELL – due end May) – 12%
Sparkling
Rosé
P5090601
£168.00
£134.40
SAVE
£33.60
First
(paid today)
£45.00
Second
(Due May 2016)
£89.40
/10
Sparkling wine courses through the veins of the Laithwaite clan. This is Henry’s complex, elegant rosé.
“Bottle-fermented sparkling
wines – most of the best based
on the Champagne grapes
– are England’s strongest suit;
the best match Champagne
selling at the same price.
”Hugh Johnson, ‘The World Atlas of Wine’
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FRANCE
“The French are not alone in thinking France is the greatest wine country on earth.
We think so too, along with countless experts the world over. Where would we be without
Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Rhône? Or the Loire, Alsace and the vast,
innovative Languedoc Roussillon for that matter? Each of these wonderful regions
is represented here today in 70 inspiring wines, so take a tour ... and don’t forget to spit!
”Abi Hirshfeld, Wine Buying Director
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Le Chai au Quai
“ThinkofLeChaiauQuaiasa‘GrandWineKitchen’.Jean-Marc
SaubouaandMarkHoddyworktherelikechefs,mixing,blendingand
creatingawholerainbowofdifferentandexcitingwines.” TonyLaithwaite
You have to get to know the local growers – there’s
a lot of networking here, too. And the outcome:
masterpieces with real depth, concentration, balance
and long-lasting flavour … superb Grand Cru styles,
even if they don’t say those words on the label.
You just try them and see!
Le Grand Chai – showcasing Bordeaux’s finest:
The very first wines to emerge from Le Chai were
those of our adopted Bordeaux homeland. Bordeaux-
born chief winemaker Jean-Marc Sauboua has
contacts like no other! Friendships built up over
decades give us access to the highest-quality grapes.
From Margaux to Pomerol, Pauillac, Saint-Émilion and
the like, our Trophy-winning head winemaker expertly
selects cuvées from Bordeaux’s greatest appellations,
maturing them in fine oak casks within our cool
quayside cellars, then carefully blending them.
We only release these clarets when they are ready
for drinking – delicious modern clarets with luscious
fruit and lots of charm, yet the structure for cellaring,
too. Superb drinking at an affordable price – these fine
clarets embody our winemaking philosophyat Le Chai
– Le Grand Chai from Bordeaux.
Le Chai au Quai is a boutique winery like no other
– a haven of creativity and innovation. It lies within
a grand 19th century cellar in a magical spot on the
banks of the Dordogne, just a hop, skip and a jump
from the charming town of Saint-Émilion. With no
vineyards attached, the winery has the ultimate
freedom to buy grapes from wherever it chooses
– wherever, in fact, it finds the finest quality.
Le Chai au Quai: With our Le Chai au Quai wines
we give our winemakers the freedom to make wines
just how they want – whichever way they believe will
produce the best result in your glass. And these two
mavericks, Jean-Marc Sauboua and Mark Hoddy,
they just love to challenge the rules!
Le Chai serves as a workshop for tiny production
‘specials’. Purposely we have no vineyards of our
own, so they can search out small parcels of grapes
wherever in France they find the finest quality
– often from a few remarkable rows of
ancient vines on a forgotten perch
within the Languedoc or wild
Roussillon, in the very south.
Le Chai au Quai on the banks of la Dordogne
Facebook: facebook.com/lechaiauquai
Website: lechaiauquai.com

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13
Laithwaites Sauvignon Blanc 2015,
Bordeaux AOC – 12.5%
White Q1361801
£9.99
£7.99
SAVE
£24.00
£119.88
£95.88 /10
Every vintage of our stylish white Bordeaux Sauvignon is eagerly awaited and it triumphs again in 2015.
14
Le Grand Chai Bordeaux Blanc 2013,
Bordeaux AOC – 12%
White Q2971702
£10.49
£9.44
SAVE
£12.60
£125.88
£113.28 /10
Fine white Bordeaux with pronounced regional style plus all the character of Sauvignon and Sémillon.
15
Le Grand Chai Bordeaux 2012,
Bordeaux AOC – 13%
Red Q6554102
£10.99
£9.89
SAVE
£13.20
£131.88
£118.68 /10
Our team at Le Chai crafted this stylish claret with superb quality Merlot from the Côtes de Bourg.
16
Le Grand Chai Montagne 2014,
Montagne Saint-Emilion AOC – 13%
Red Q6602002
£14.99
£13.49
SAVE
£18.00
£179.88
£161.88 /10
Grand Chai wines over deliver on quality at every price level. Our Montagne is outrageously good.
17
Le Grand Chai Pomerol 2012,
Pomerol AOC – 13%
Red Q6688502
£30.00
£27.00
SAVE
£36.00
£360.00
£324.00 /10
For sheer opulence, Pomerol is the Granddaddy of Bordeaux and this 2012 has plenty of life ahead.
Le Chai au Quai4
08
Les Dents de Lion Gewurztraminer
2014, Vin de France – 14%
White Q1301402
£10.99
£9.89
SAVE
£13.20
£131.88
£118.68 /10
Winemaker Mark Hoddy is right on the money with this spicy lychee Gewurz from the high Languedoc.
09
Les Cailloux Dorés 2014,
Vin de France – 13.5%
White Q1300701
£10.99
£9.89
SAVE
£13.20
£131.88
£118.68 /10
Glorious, Gold medal, part oak-fermented Chardonnay from a little vineyard near La Montagne Noire.
10
La Voûte 2014, Vin de France – 13% White Q1301002
£12.99
£11.69
SAVE
£15.60
£155.88
£140.28 /10
Just imagine the price you’d pay if this were Burgundian! Fabulous fruit and oak, exquisitely crafted.
11
Le Champ des Etoiles Pinot Noir 2015,
Pays d’Oc IGP – 13%
Red Q6725701
£10.49
£9.44
SAVE
£12.60
£125.88
£113.28 /10
Mark Hoddy is a precision-guided, grape-seeking missile of a man. And superb fruit begets superb wine.
12
Un Vent de Folie 2013, Côtes du
Roussillon-Villages AOC – 14.5%
Red Q6603301
£14.99
£13.49
SAVE
£18.00
£179.88
£161.88 /10
Staggeringly gorgeous red born of gnarled, wind-ravaged vines on inhospitable hills. A miracle really.
Inside Le Chai au Quai
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18
Château Verniotte 2010, Castillon Côtes
de Bordeaux AOC – 14.5%
Red Q6470409
£22.00
£19.80
SAVE
£26.40
£264.00
£237.60 /10
In a sublime, historic vintage Henry Laithwaite has thrown down the gauntlet to local Grands Crus Classés.
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Château La Clarière Laithwaite 2012,
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux AOC – 13%
Red Q6540403
£24.00
£21.60
SAVE
£28.80
£288.00
£259.20 /10
From our original Bordeaux HQ and winery. The 2012 is a classic with ripe plum and liquorice character.
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Château La Clarière Laithwaite 2014,
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux AOC – 13.5%
Red Q6683901
£24.00
£21.60
SAVE
£28.80
£288.00
£259.20 /10
Castillon is St-Emilion but for an arbitary boundary. The best wines, like this, are Grand Cru Classé quality.
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Le Presbytère 2010, Castillon Côtes
de Bordeaux AOC – 15%
Red Q6388104
£28.00
£25.20
SAVE
£33.60
£336.00
£302.40 /10
Tony’s pride and joy from century-old vines, hand-crafted, with love, in the old fashioned way. Tip-top vintage.
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Château Gromel Bel Air 2014,
Bordeaux Supérieur AOC – 12.5%
Red Q6672405
£10.99
£8.99
SAVE
£24.00
£131.88
£107.88 /10
From a 150 year old cellar situated just north of Fronsac and a double Gold medal winning gem.
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Château Tour du Roch-Milon 2011,
Pauillac AOC – 13.5%
Red Q6759101 £40.00
£36.00
SAVE
£48.00
£480.00
£432.00 /10
With rows of vines right among those of Mouton Rothschild, Mme Peyronie’s estate has distinct advantages.
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Château Malescasse 2006,
Haut-Médoc AOC Cru Bourgeois – 13%
Red Q6720301
£18.99
£17.09
SAVE
£22.80
£227.88
£205.08 /10
Fine, 10-year-old claret from a revered estate between Margaux and Pauillac. Promising? You bet!
Our own château, located in Castillon, just a ‘stones’
throw from the vineyards of Saint-Émilion
Buy the wine … and the château comes too! Over 30 years ago, Tony Laithwaite bought a
vineyard near Saint-Émilion. Back then, he contacted a select group of customers to become
Confrères – “shareholders” in his exciting new venture. Now membership has opened up again
to our most exclusive club. With privileged access to the wines from Domaines Laithwaite and
member-only offers, come and visit our table to find out what you’ve been missing.
“If France is the greatest wine country on earth (see p12 s’il vous plaît), then surely Bordeaux
is the greatest wine region? As a bordelais, I may be slightly biased but the wines we’ve
selected here do a fabulous job of arguing my case. Enjoy!
” Jean-Marc Sauboua, Wine Buyer

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“Not only is Champagne one of the most famous wine regions
in the world, it’s among the most exciting. Where else do you
encounter tradition, prestige, luxury and quality at every turn?
”Davy Zyw, Wine Buyer
CHAMPAGNE
Laurent-Perrier
Champagne Didier Chopin
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Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne NV,
Champagne – 12%
Sparkling
White
Q5082130 £38.99
£35.09
SAVE
£46.80
£467.88
£421.08 /10
LP’s signature wine, defined by a high proportion of Chardonnay for natural purity, freshness and elegance.
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Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut NV,
Champagne – 12%
Sparkling
Rosé
Q5065942 £60.00
£54.00
SAVE
£72.00
£720.00
£648.00 /10
Instantly recognisable. One of the richest, finest rosé Champagnes and a standard-bearer for the skin-contact style.
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Laurent-Perrier Vintage 2006,
Champagne – 12%
Sparkling
White
Q5090702
£50.00
£45.00
SAVE
£60.00
£600.00
£540.00 /10
2006 is a magnificent vintage and it now boasts the most gorgeous bottle-aged complexity. A compulsory taste!
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Didier Chopin Brut NV,
Champagne – 12%
Sparkling
White
Q5090918 £29.99
£26.99
SAVE
£36.00
£359.88
£323.88 /10
Gold medal Blanc de Noirs with attractive toastiness from Didier and Karine Chopin’s Marne Valley estate.
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Didier Chopin Rosé Brut NV,
Champagne – 12%
Sparkling
Rosé
Q5093404 £29.99
£26.99
SAVE
£36.00
£359.88
£323.88 /10
One of our favourite Artisan-grower pink Champagnes. Beautifully rich with the finest bubbles.
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Didier Chopin Brut Millésime 2008,
Champagne – 12%
Sparkling
White
Q5090806
£34.99
£31.49
SAVE
£42.00
£419.88
£377.88 /10
Here’s why top growers are often considered “superior to the better known big brands” (The Independent).
Traditional Champagne racks or ‘pupitres’ require bottles to be turned by hand
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The cellars at Champalou
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Bougrier10
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La Nantaise Réserve 2014,
Muscadet AOC – 11.5%
White Q1303001
£8.99
£8.09
SAVE
£10.80
£107.88
£97.08 /10
This will win new fans for Muscadet. The pick of the 2014 crop and part lees-aged for added richness.
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Abbesse Sauvignon Blanc 2015,
Vin de France – 12.5%
White Q1354102
£8.99
£8.09
SAVE
£10.80
£107.88
£97.08 /10
Super grassy, lemon fresh Sauvignon from the Loire’s infallible Noël Bougrier.
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Abbesse Royale Sauvignon 2014,
Touraine AOC – 12%
White Q1303204
£10.99
£9.89
SAVE
£13.20
£131.88
£118.68 /10
Loire and Sauvignon fans everywhere will be delighted with the Royale’s elegance, poise and tang of minerality.
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Abbesse Rosé 2015,
Vin de France – 12%
Rosé Q4079801
£8.99
£8.09
SAVE
£10.80
£107.88
£97.08 /10
Quintessential aperitif and perfect partner to red mullet or fresh prawns. Gorgeous redcurrant appeal.
“France’s longest river connects
diverse vineyard regions making
all manner of wines. From dry
to sweet and sparkling whites
courtesy of Chenin Blanc,
Sauvignon Blanc and Melon de
Bourgogne … to reds that include
supple Gamay, mouthwatering
Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir
plus delicious rosés.
”Hilario Ribeiro, Wine Buyer
LOIRE
NOTES

Loire Classics
Champalou La Porte
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Domaine Gadais La Grande Réserve
du Moulin 2015, Muscadet Sèvre et
Maine sur lie AOC – 12%
White Q1369801
£9.99
£7.99
SAVE
£24.00
£119.88
£95.88 /10
We’ve never been out of love with Muscadet and we’re delighted its regaining ground. This one’s delicious.
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La Folie de Pierre Chardonnay 2015,
White Q1359101
£8.99
£8.09
SAVE
£10.80
£107.88
£97.08 /10
Fourth generation Loire winemaker Pierre Sauvion’s Chardonnay is spot on for more modern British tastes.
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Domaine Bellevue Sauvignon Blanc
2015, Touraine AOC – 13%
White Q1377101 £10.99
£9.89
SAVE
£13.20
£131.88
£118.68 /10
With the rise of New World Sauvignon, Loire growers like Patrick Vauvy are clearly working extra hard to impress.
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Domaine Yves Pabio 2015,
Pouilly-Fumé AOC – 13%
White Q1377001
£14.99
£13.49
SAVE
£18.00
£179.88
£161.88 /10
From a long established family estate, this is textbook, flinty fresh Pouilly crafted by local expert François Poirer.
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Réserve Champalou 2014,
Vouvray AOC – 12.5%
White Q1320102 £13.49
£12.14
SAVE
£16.20
£161.88
£145.68 /10
A linchpin of our Loire range for decades, the Champalou’s off-dry Vouvray is Chenin at its very best.
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Champalou Le Portail 2013,
Vouvray AOC – 13%
White Q1375301
£21.00
£18.90
SAVE
£25.20
£252.00
£226.80 /10
From a tiny parcel of vines between the property gate and the winery. A Superior wine, rich yet mineral fresh.
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Domaine Serge Laporte 2015,
Sancerre AOC – 13%
White Q1378001
£15.99
£14.39
SAVE
£19.20
£191.88
£172.68 /10
Chavignol, long regarded as one of the appellation’s top ‘crus’, accounts for this wine’s superb balance.
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“Even the world’s favourite wine writer, Hugh Johnson, might struggle to shoehorn
the vast topic of Burgundy into this mere slip of a space, so we’ll let the wines and their
representatives on the stands do the talking from north to south. Look forward to a dozen
beautiful examples of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Gamay that includes Grand Cru
Chablis, old vine Nuits-Saint-Georges and Britain’s favourite Beaujolais, Fleurie. These
are carefully selected classics from some of the region’s most devoted family estates.
BURGUNDY
Domaine Dampt Chablis13
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Domaine Dampt Vieilles Vignes 2014,
Petit Chablis AOC – 12.5%
White Q1324503
£13.99
£12.59
SAVE
£16.80
£167.88
£151.08 /10
Dampt know-how and superior old-vine fruit elevate this way above ‘Petit Chablis’ status.
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Domaine Dampt Vieilles Vignes 2014,
Chablis AOC – 12.5%
White Q1324402
£14.49
£13.04
SAVE
£17.40
£173.88
£156.48 /10
Old vine fruit brings added gravitas to this classic summer hay-scented Chablis. An established favourite.
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Domaine Dampt Les Preuses 2012,
Chablis Grand Cru AOC – 13.5%
White Q1325903
£32.00
£28.80
SAVE
£38.40
£384.00
£345.60 /10
From Chablis’ most favoured Grand Cru. This blows other top white Burgundy out of the water for value.
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View over Chablis, early Autumn

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Bourgogne de Vigne en Verre
Domaine Pardon
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Prince de Dulphey Brut Réserve NV,
Crémant de Bourgogne AOC – 12%
Sparkling
White
Q5090003
£14.99
£13.49
SAVE
£18.00
£179.88
£161.88 /10
Superb Crémant made from creamy Chardonnay, perfumed Pinot Noir and fruity Gamay.
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Domaine Vincent François Jouard
2014, Chassagne-Montrachet AOC – 13.5%
White Q1372502
£40.00
£36.00
SAVE
£48.00
£480.00
£432.00 /10
A soft, rich, creamy, indulgent style of old vine Chassagne from the exemplary Domaine Jouard.
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Domaine Georges Lignier 2013,
Gevrey-Chambertin AOC – 13.5%
Red Q6626101
£32.00
£28.80
SAVE
£38.40
£384.00
£345.60 /10
Lovely rich creamy texture with very generous and appealing red fruits and spices. Fine red Burgundy.
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Domaine Georges Lignier 2013,
Morey-Saint-Denis AOC – 13.5%
Red Q6626201
£30.00
£25.00
SAVE
£60.00
£360.00
£300.00 /10
Lignier’s smooth Morey is as distinctive as always with a smoky / ‘peachy’ character. Very appealing.
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Domaine Pardon Cuvée de l’Ermitage
2014, Beaujolais-Villages AOC – 12.5%
Red Q6637203 £10.99
£9.89
SAVE
£13.20
£131.88
£118.68 /10
Ever wondered how Villages Beaujolais differs from the standard? Come and taste the extra richness of fruit.
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Domaine Pardon Vieilles Vignes 2014,
Fleurie AOC – 13%
Red Q6637304
£13.49
£12.14
SAVE
£16.20
£161.88
£145.68 /10
The best known of the Crus wines, Fleurie is floral and charming. This old vine cuvée has lovely concentration.
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Pardon Fils Les Mouilles 2014,
Juliénas AOC – 13%
Red Q6637602
£12.99
£11.69
SAVE
£15.60
£155.88
£140.28 /10
Les Mouilles captures this Cru’s fine balance of potency and finesse. Another supreme effort from the Pardons.
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Le Prince de Courthézon16
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Le Prince de Courthézon 2013,
Côtes du Rhône AOC – 12.5%
White Q2925806
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
Grenache Blanc and Clairette bring body, while Bourboulenc adds lovely floral aromatics. A weighty classic.
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Le Prince de Courthézon Rosé 2013,
Côtes du Rhône AOC – 13.5%
Rosé Q4070105
£9.49
£8.54
SAVE
£11.40
£113.88
£102.48 /10
Multi award-winning star of the Rhône with bold colour for a rosé, lovely bouquet and generous fruit.
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Côtes du Rhône AOC – 14%
Red Q6635905
£9.49
£8.54
SAVE
£11.40
£113.88
£102.48 /10
Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre take you as close as you can get to genuine Châteauneuf power for under £10.
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC – 14.5%
Red Q6636105
£17.99
£16.19
SAVE
£21.60
£215.88
£194.28 /10
The great Thierry Ferlay has really put Châteauneuf’s only co-op winery on the map with gems like this.
“From everyday gems to special occasion classics, the Rhône is a fabulous wine region and our
selection is absolutely mouthwatering. Thierry Ferlay’s multi medal-winning Prince de Courthézon
range has really struck a chord with customers. His Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the best value in town
and the Côtes du Rhône is one of the richest. If you have ever wondered why Côte Rôtie is considered
the ultimate expression of the Syrah grape, a little taste of the Olivier Ravoire’s 2011 will reveal all!
RHONE
Tom and Tony Laithwaite in the Prince de Courthézon vineyard in southern Rhône
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AWARD
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Ravoire Fils
Collovray et Terrier Sieur d’ Arques
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La Poulardière 2014,
Côtes du Rhône AOC – 13%
Red Q6691801
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
Gold medal-winning cuvée selected by Olivier Ravoire. Fragrant, supple and spicy – quintessential Rhône.
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Les Hauts de Cairanne 2013, Côtes du
Rhône-Villages AOP Cairanne – 13.5%
Red Q6636502
£11.49
£10.34
SAVE
£13.80
£137.88
£124.08 /10
A huge mouthful of hand selected Grenache and Syrah from premium hillside vines in Cairanne. Gorgeous.
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Olivier Ravoire 2011,
Côte-Rôtie AOC – 13.5%
Red Q6648003
£31.00
£27.90
SAVE
£37.20
£372.00
£334.80 /10
The pinnacle of Rhône appellations and an excellent vintage. Smoky black fruit and peppery complexity.
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Collovray et Terrier Chardonnay 2014,
White Q2979905
£10.99
£9.89
SAVE
£13.20
£131.88
£118.68 /10
Made with Burgundian expertise from fruit grown at 500m, this is outstanding Languedoc Chardonnay.
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Domaine des Deux Roches Rives de
Longsault 2014, Saint-Véran AOC – 13.5%
White Q1371101
£16.99
£15.29
SAVE
£20.40
£203.88
£183.48 /10
There’s real precision to the ultra-clean stone fruit flavours of this stylish white Burgundy.
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Collovray et Terrier Chemins de Casel
2014, Pays d’Oc IGP – 13%
Red Q6655902
£10.99
£9.89
SAVE
£13.20
£131.88
£118.68 /10
High vineyards and fossil-rich soils, similar to those in the Mâconnais, add impressive elegance and depth.
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Roche Lacour Crémant 2013,
Crémant de Limoux AOC – 12%
Sparkling
White
Q5087915
£13.99
£12.59
SAVE
£16.80
£167.88
£151.08 /10
Very fine and stylish sparkler with as much of a great tradition as Champagne.
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Roche Lacour Rosé 2013,
Crémant de Limoux AOC – 12%
Sparkling
Rosé
Q5088108
£13.49
£12.14
SAVE
£16.20
£161.88
£145.68 /10
Massively popular among staff, this dry, elegant rosé has real panache.
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Vindivin – Cabalié20
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Cabalié Blanc 2015,
White Q1359401
£8.99
£7.99
SAVE
£12.00
£107.88
£95.88 /10
Viognier brings an exotic allure to this cleverly crafted gem. Hats off to producer Hervé Sabardeil!
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Cabalié Rosé 2015,
Pays d’Oc IGP – 12.5%
Rosé Q4079601
£8.99
£8.09
SAVE
£10.80
£107.88
£97.08 /10
What, you’ve not tried this yet? With its tingling flourish of red fruit, you’re in for a treat.
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Cabalié 2015, Pays d’Oc IGP – 13% Red Q6722102
£8.99
£8.09
SAVE
£10.80
£107.88
£97.08 /10
Shows why Maury is considered a hotspot for “thunderously powerful Grenache” (Andrew Jefford).
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Cabalié Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2015,
Red Q6722201
£10.99
£9.89
SAVE
£13.20
£131.88
£118.68 /10
Hard to imagine but this is Cabalié-plus. An addictively rich, old-vine original.
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Grande Réserve de Gassac Blanc 2015,
Pays d’Hérault IGP – 12%
White Q1372302
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
This crisp, characterful exclusive captures the brilliance of the Guibert family’s Grand Vin at a modest price.
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Grande Réserve de Gassac Rosé 2015,
Pays d’Hérault IGP – 12%
Rosé Q4079701
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
Very delicate colour yet remarkable stony, berry flavours. Reflects Gassac’s renowned pedigree.
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Grande Réserve de Gassac Rouge
2014, Pays d’Hérault IGP – 13%
Red Q6622102
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
A unique and exclusive red combining southern French richness with the class of good claret.
MIDI
“A vast expanse of fabulous
wine growing terroir that
harbours delightful wine
surprises round every hill
and corner. Home to some
of your favourite wines!
”Beth Willard, Wine Buyer
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ALSACE
PROVENCE
Vins Bréban
Alsace – Pierre Brecht
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PS Pétillant de Syrah NV, Vin de France
– 11.5%
Sparkling
Rosé
Q5086412
£10.99
£9.89
SAVE
£13.20
£131.88
£118.68 /10
Fresh as a bowl of strawberries with gentle, tongue tingling fizz, PS is compulsively quaffable.
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Moulin de Pontfract Rosé 2015,
Var IGP – 13% Rosé Q4078301
£10.99
£9.89
SAVE
£13.20
£131.88
£118.68 /10
Palest rosé with delicate red berry fruit from the lavender-lined vineyards of the Var.
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L’Art Provençal Rosé 2015,
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence IGP – 13%
Rosé Q4078601
£8.99
£8.09
SAVE
£10.80
£107.88
£97.08 /10
“Exactly what a good rosé should be. Brings back memories of holidays in Nice.” (Online Review)
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Domaine de Paris Rosé 2015,
Côtes de Provence AOP – 13%
Rosé Q4078101
£10.99
£9.89
SAVE
£13.20
£131.88
£118.68 /10
Provence is France’s premier rosé region and Domaine de Paris is a stylish and elegant example.
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Domaine Les Grès Rosé 2015,
Côtes de Provence AOP – 13% Rosé Q4078201
£10.99
£9.89
SAVE
£13.20
£131.88
£118.68 /10
The classic blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah with sun-kissed Provençal ripeness.
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Pierre Brecht Crémant NV,
Alsace AOC – 12%
Sparkling
White
Q5092102
£15.99
£14.39
SAVE
£19.20
£191.88
£172.68 /10
The Gisselbrecht family’s pure Pinot Noir, aged for over a year in bottle, shows pretty berry and apple fruit.
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Pierre Brecht Riesling 2014,
Alsace AOC – 12% White Q1340102
£11.49
£10.34
SAVE
£13.80
£137.88
£124.08 /10
Alsace alone makes French Riesling and this Gold medal-winner is particularly fine, ripe and pure.
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Pierre Brecht Gewurztraminer 2014,
Alsace AOC – 13% White Q1341502
£12.99
£11.69
SAVE
£15.60
£155.88
£140.28 /10
Instantly recognisable as Gewurz for its heady aromatics. The minerally richness comes from its fine terroir.
“Beguilingly pale and intriguingly perfumed, rosé de Provence is not just de rigueur with garlic
and olive oil infused seafood dishes. Increasingly it’s the essential accompaniment to the summer
season here in the UK. Enjoy our wonderful selection.
” Jean-Marc Sauboua, Wine Buyer
“The wines of Alsace are a bridge between Germany and France with a wonderful
character all their own. Pierre Brecht wines come to us from the Gisselbrecht family’s
350 year old cellar in the heart of the region.
” Davy Zyw, Wine Buyer

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Gressingham Duck®
Paxton Whitfield
For over 200 years, Paxton Whitfield has pursued
a passion for cheese, fine food and wine. We pride
ourselves on sourcing and maturing exceptional
cheeses while maintaining the timeless values of
quality and service in all we do, and are excited to
be able to share this heritage with customers this
weekend. We will be offering a range of cheese and
cheese platters, which will perfectly accompany the
outstanding wines that will also be on offer.
Website: paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/PaxtonandWhitfield
Twitter: twitter.com/paxtonscheese
The Gressingham duck is a unique breed that first came about
when the small but flavourful wild Mallard was crossed with
the larger Pekin duck giving a meaty, succulent duck with
more breast meat, less fat and a rich gamey flavour. We believe
cooking with duck makes a meal much more memorable as it
tastes wonderful, is one of the healthier meats you can choose
and is easier to cook than you may think. Visit our stand to taste
some delicious duck, take advantage of our exclusive show offers
and get a free recipe booklet full of cooking tips and inspiration.
Website: gressinghamduck.co.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/GressinghamDuck
Twitter: twitter.com/remarkableduck
25 Olives Et Al
The UK’s original artisans of all things olive, nut, sauce
and snack we’re delighted to be back at the STWC Vintage
Festival. It’s been a while since we were at this show and
we’ve developed a host of new products since then. Come
and try our olive pouches, Snack Pots and Dressing Bombs
not to mention our LapSnacks – special show offers on
everything and loads to taste (as always). Check out our
3 for £10 deals and sign up for more offers.
Website: olivesetal.co.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/olivesetal
Twitter: twitter.com/OlivesEtAl

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Paris Street Pinot Grigio 2014,
Transylvania – 13%
White Q2991504
£7.99
£7.19
SAVE
£9.60
£95.88
£86.28 /10
Ticks all the boxes for textbook Pinot Grigio not least the one marked ‘effortlessly quaffable’.
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Paris Street Pinot Noir 2014,
Dealurile Munteniei – 13%
Red Q6595703
£8.29
£7.19
SAVE
£13.20
£99.48
£86.28 /10
Close your eyes and this could be from Burgundy. Offers refined Pinot Noir character and attractive complexity.
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Burebista Feteasca Neagra Shiraz
2014, Dealurile Munteniei – 13%
Red Q6616804
£8.99
£8.09
SAVE
£10.80
£107.88
£97.08 /10
Fabulous to taste wine with uniquely Romanian character. Reminiscent of dried plums and spicy forest berries.
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The Monastery Shiraz 2014,
Dealurile Munteniei – 13%
Red Q6637901
£7.99
£7.19
SAVE
£9.60
£95.88
£86.28 /10
From south facing vineyards at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. Remarkably good value.
ROMANIA
“Historically a Latin country
with a strong French influence,
Romania knows how to make
great wine. Its soft, fruity
Pinot Noirs began to cause
a stir in the 1990’s, but it
can be tricky to find the
best offering, given that
Romanians drink most of this
wine themselves; 90% of it,
in fact. Make you feel like
you’re missing out? Get along
to stand 26 where you’ll find
some very tasty offerings.
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Cuvée Aleksandr NV, Cahul – 12.5%
Sparkling
White
Q5087807
£13.49
£12.14
SAVE
£16.20
£161.88
£145.68 /10
Revival of a 200-year-old tradition, a joint venture between a top Moldovan cellar and our very own Jean-Marc Sauboua.
84
Albastrele Pinot Grigio 2014,
Codru – 13%
White Q1310504
£8.49
£7.64
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£10.20
£101.88
£91.68 /10
With flavours of pear, lemon and light spice, this Silver medal Pinot Grigio delivers impressive finesse.
85
Château Vartely Dealu Nucului Cabernet
Sauvignon 2014, Valul lui Traian –14%
Red Q6751301
£8.99
£8.09
SAVE
£10.80
£107.88
£97.08 /10
From a new estate in Moldova this rich, oak aged Cabernet rivals Bordeaux at three times the price.
86
Château Vartely Chardonnay Dulce Alb
2013, Codru – 11%
Dessert Q1377701
£15.99
£14.39
SAVE
£19.20
£191.88
£172.68 /10
Delicious sweet Chardonnay from the first winery in Moldova do it all – from growing grapes to bottling.
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“On the same latitude as
Burgundy and with a climate
tempered by the Black Sea, it’s no
wonder that Moldova was the place
the Tsars looked to for their finest
table wines. And since gaining
independence in 1991, Moldova
has brought its excellent wines to
a wider international audience.
MOLDOVA
Old traditions meet modern
winemaking in Moldova
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“For centuries, Hungary has been the star
of Eastern Europe with the most advanced
wine culture in all respects – from its range of
distinctive native grapes to its understanding
of terroir and its wine laws and customs. These
days, Hungary is best known for its superbly
well-made table wines. Yet, among its greatest
treasures are the legendary sweet wines of
Tokaj. The first wine to be knowingly made
from ‘nobly rotten’ grapes – predating even
Bordeaux’s Sauternes.
HUNGARY
NOTES
Spring in the vineyards of Tokaj
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Campanula
Royal Tokaji
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Campanula Sparkling Pinot Grigio NV,
White Dry Quality Wine – 12%
Sparkling
White
Q5072121
£10.49
£9.44
SAVE
£12.60
£125.88
£113.28 /10
Pinot Grigio plus bubbles – a double whammy of delight. No wonder it sells so well.
88
Campanula Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé
NV, Etyek Buda – 12%
Sparkling
Rosé
Q5088810
£10.49
£9.44
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£12.60
£125.88
£113.28 /10
Extraordinary quality from the idyllic climate of Hungary’s Lake Balaton vineyards.
89
Campanula Pinot Grigio 2014,
Dunántúl – 12%
White Q2988117
£8.49
£6.99
SAVE
£18.00
£101.88
£83.88 /10
Best-selling Pinot Grigio from a modern cellar in Hungary and made by one of the country’s top winemakers.
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Campanula Chardonnay 2014,
Dunántúl – 11.5%
White Q1301703
£8.49
£7.64
SAVE
£10.20
£101.88
£91.68 /10
Bears all the grape’s classic hallmarks of ripe pear and peach aromas, together with a balancing minerality.
91
Royal Tokaji Dry Furmint 2013,
White Q1302706
£10.99
£9.89
SAVE
£13.20
£131.88
£118.68 /10
Mouthwatering brainchild of the world’s favourite wine writer, Hugh Johnson. Fermented and aged in new oak.
92
Royal Tokaji Yellow Muscat 2014,
White Q1376401
£12.49
£11.24
SAVE
£15.00
£149.88
£134.88 /10
Yellow Muscat (or Sárga Muskotály) is one of the six official Tokaji grapes. Headily aromatic and exquisitely balanced.
93
Royal Tokaji Late Harvest 2014,
Tokaji – 12%
White Q1350803
£13.49
£12.14
SAVE
£16.20
£161.88
£145.68 /10
Less intense than the 5 Puttonyos (below) but wonderfully fruity and gorgeously sweet nonetheless.
94
Royal Tokaji Blue Label 5 Puttonyos
(50cl) 2009, Tokaji Aszú – 11%
White Q1341604
£21.00
£18.90
SAVE
£25.20
£252.00
£226.80 /10
Hungary’s most noble wine with 400 years of history and royal patronage. Sublime in every way.
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Campanula vineyards in Etyek

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98 “Welcome to the ‘land of the
vine’. Nowhere on earth offers
so wide a variety of wine styles or
such generosity of flavour as Italy.
And we’ve done our best to give
you a perfect snapshot here – from
mountain-ringed Friuli in the north
(famed for its crisp, classy whites)
to the rich, warm flavours of the south.
Check out too, the smart, dinner party
wines courtesy of Tuscany’s star
winemaker Paolo Masi and boutique
Piedmont’s Paolo Monti – plus
delicious, easy drinking sun filled
styles from great value Sicily.
ITALY
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131-134
127-130
117
104
100
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118
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102
112-115
119
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Fili
Vinnovative
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95
Fili Prosecco NV, Prosecco DOC – 12%
Sparkling
White
Q5094701
£12.99
£11.69
SAVE
£15.60
£155.88
£140.28 /10
“Lovely Prosecco. Slightly citrusy without being tart. Slightly floral without being overpowering.” (Online Review).
96
Fili Rosato Brut NV, Vino Spumante
– 12%
Sparkling
Rosé
Q5092002
£12.99
£11.69
SAVE
£15.60
£155.88
£140.28 /10
Salmon skinned Pinot Grigio grapes lend a pale pink hue to this beautifully packaged, sparkling gem.
97
Fili Asolo 2015, Prosecco DOCG – 12%
Sparkling
White
Q5093005
£14.99
£13.49
SAVE
£18.00
£179.88
£161.88 /10
Very elegant Prosecco from the region’s latest DOCG zone, Asolo. Makes the best Bellinis imaginable.
98
Alessandro Gallici Prosecco NV,
Prosecco DOC – 11%
Sparkling
White
Q5088623
£11.49
£10.34
SAVE
£13.80
£137.88
£124.08 /10
Many folk prefer Prosecco to Champagne for its easy drinking charm and affordability. This one’s a big favourite.
99
Visionario 2014, Venezie IGP – 12.5% White Q1320608
£9.99
£7.99
SAVE
£24.00
£119.88
£95.88 /10
A cool Alpine classic in a style much sought after by the glitterati in the swanky bars of Milan and beyond.
100
Chardonnay i Corleonesi 2015,
Terre Siciliane IGT – 13%
White Q1365401
£12.99
£11.69
SAVE
£15.60
£155.88
£140.28 /10
“A belter with full, creamy rich fruit. Order a case today – you won’t believe the value.” (Matthew Jukes on 2014).
101
Di Prima Syrah 2014, Terre Siciliane
IGT – 14%
Red Q6661504
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
Smooth, mouthwatering Syrah from vineyards on high slopes overlooking Siciliy’s Lago Arancio.
102
Picco Attila 2014, Venezie IGP – 13% Red Q6694801
£8.99
£8.09
SAVE
£10.80
£107.88
£97.08 /10
Refosco, prized for its food matching credentials, is blended with Merlot creating a simply delicious red.
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Tuscan vineyards in early Summer

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Farnese Vini
Il Papavero Poderi dal Nespoli
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Farnese Pecorino 2014,
Terre di Chieti IGT – 13%
White Q1329602
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
Intriguing and delicious original that everyone loves from Italy’s three times ‘Winery of the Year’.
104
Vesuvium 2014, Greco di Tufo
DOCG – 12.5%
White Q1329701
£12.49
£11.24
SAVE
£15.00
£149.88
£134.88 /10
Minerally, pear and lemon Greco di Tufo from 500m up on the steep Irpinian hills of Campania.
105
Ultima Edizione NV, Vino Rosso – 14% Red Q6565507
£10.99
£9.89
SAVE
£13.20
£131.88
£118.68 /10
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Sangiovese, Primitivo and Negroamaro. No wonder it’s so incredibly mouthfilling.
106
Farnese Casale Vecchio 2014,
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC – 13%
Red Q6753601
£12.49
£11.24
SAVE
£15.00
£149.88
£134.88 /10
Hand-harvested from a single, high and magnificently old vineyard of prime Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.
107
Il Papavero Pinot Grigio 2015,
Terre Siciliane IGT – 12%
White Q1349101
£8.49
£7.64
SAVE
£10.20
£101.88
£91.68 /10
Sicilian sunshine brings out the best in all things, especially Pinot Grigio. It magnifies the pleasure.
108
Poderi dal Nespoli Pagadebit 2014,
Romagna DOC – 12%
White Q1323605
£9.49
£8.54
SAVE
£11.40
£113.88
£102.48 /10
Oz Clarke calls the Pagadebit grape “distinctly tasty” and none more so than this one, we say, from Celita Ravaioli.
109
Il Papavero NV, Vino Rosso – 12.5% Red Q6635001
£7.49
£6.74
SAVE
£9.00
£89.88
£80.88 /10
Barely needs an introduction, given its unparalled popularity in recent years. The essential Italian red.
110
Il Papavero ‘Papaverone’ 2013,
Sicilia IGT – 14.5%
Red Q6612706
£15.99
£14.39
SAVE
£19.20
£191.88
£172.68 /10
Inspired by Valpolicella Amarone, this smooth Sicilian blockbuster has great concentration and balance.
111
Borgo dei Guidi Rosso 2013,
Forli IGT – 14.5%
Red Q6742801
£15.99
£14.39
SAVE
£19.20
£191.88
£172.68 /10
Cherry scented Sangiovese gets a boost from late harvested Cabernet and Merlot. Rich and complex.
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Cantine Due Palme
Barbanera
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Il Brutto 2015, Salento Rosso IGP – 13% Red Q6723201
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
Lovingly crafted from some of the last remaining century-old vines in Puglia. A true ‘museum release’.
113
Pillastro Primitivo 2014,
Puglia IGP – 13.5%
Red Q6700301
£8.99
£8.09
SAVE
£10.80
£107.88
£97.08 /10
One of our best-selling Italian reds thanks to all that richness, warmth and bold, ripe fruit.
114
Tenuta Albrizzi Oak-Aged 2013,
Puglia IGP – 13.5%
Red Q6599404
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
Unusual and delicious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Primitivo from the finest cellar in the south.
115
Pillastro Selezione d’Oro 2013,
Puglia IGT – 14%
Red Q6686405
£11.99
£10.79
SAVE
£14.40
£143.88
£129.48 /10
The Rolls-Royce version of Angelo Maci’s outstanding Pillastro offering even more intense black fruit and spice.
116
ContraPosto 2014, Vino da Tavola – 13% White Q1345301
£13.99
£12.59
SAVE
£16.80
£167.88
£151.08 /10
From premium sites in Sicily, Tuscany and Friuli, a highly original Gold medal white with lovely balance.
117
Saracosa 2012, Toscana IGT – 13% Red Q6518807
£10.99
£9.89
SAVE
£13.20
£131.88
£118.68 /10
Classic Super Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Simona Barbanera.
118
ContraPosto 2014, Vino Rosso – 13% Red Q6669502
£13.99
£12.59
SAVE
£16.80
£167.88
£151.08 /10
A taste of Italy from top to toe. “Brilliant from the first sip! Velvet smooth.” typifies the online praise for this wine.
119
Corsiero Nero 2015, Puglia IGP – 13% Red Q6711501
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
A rare taste of one of Puglia’s finest, most mouthwatering and enticing grapes.
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The Farnesse vineyards in the Abruzzo region, early Autumn

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Vicchiomaggio
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120
Collezione di Paolo 2014,
Bianco Vergine Valdichiana DOC – 12.5%
White Q1312201
£8.49
£7.64
SAVE
£10.20
£101.88
£91.68 /10
Paolo’s Tuscan white was been a staple of ours for decades. A tasty trio of Trebbiano, Malvasia and Chardonnay.
121
Collezione di Paolo Rosato 2014,
Toscana IGT – 12%
Rosé Q4074003
£8.49
£7.64
SAVE
£10.20
£101.88
£91.68 /10
Rarely seen, crisp and elegant pink from Paolo’s estate in the Rufina district of Chianti.
122
Collezione di Paolo Riserva 2012,
Chianti DOCG – 13.5%
Red Q6621503
£11.99
£10.79
SAVE
£14.40
£143.88
£129.48 /10
Seasoned Chianti fans agree this top-of-the-range Riserva is a bit of steal. (Just don’t tell Paolo … ).
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Fattoria di Basciano I Pini 2013,
Rosso dei Colli della Toscana Centrale
IGT – 13.5%
Red Q6711002
£18.99
£17.09
SAVE
£22.80
£227.88
£205.08 /10
Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah, part aged in new French oak. Rich in fruit with vanilla and spice complexity.
124
Montevasco di Vicchiomaggio 2013,
Toscana IGT – 13%
Red Q6657802
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
Stunning 91-pt Super-duper-Tuscan bargain from acclaimed winemaker John Matta. Form an orderly queue!
125
Agostino Petri di Vicchiomaggio 2011,
Chianti Classico Riserva – 13.5%
Red Q6658002
£14.49
£13.04
SAVE
£17.40
£173.88
£156.48 /10
94-pt Chianti Classico Riserva from John Matta, named ‘Italian Winemaker of the Year’ four times.
126
Castello Vicchiomaggio Gustavo Primo
2011, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
– 13.5%
Red Q6657905
£25.00
£22.50
SAVE
£30.00
£300.00
£270.00 /10
Premium, old vine Sangiovese, aged in small barrels for 20 months. Stunning smoothness and complexity.
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Paolo Monti
Cantina Negrar
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Monti Selezione Chardonnay 2014,
Langhe DOC – 13.5%
White Q1349502
£14.99
£13.49
SAVE
£18.00
£179.88
£161.88 /10
Northern Italy’s answer to fine white Burgundy, aged in French oak. Peach, passion fruit and clove aromas.
128
Monti Selezione 2012, Barbaresco
DOCG – 14%
Red Q6701001
£18.99
£17.09
SAVE
£22.80
£227.88
£205.08 /10
Juicy plum, spice and mineral freshness mark this out as classic Nebbiolo from a master winemaker.
129
Monti Selezione Merlot 2010,
Langhe DOC – 15%
Red Q6677105
£45.00
£25.00
SAVE
£240.00
£540.00
£300.00 /10
Pier Paolo Monti crafts this profound Merlot only in the very best years. It’s dense, weighty and impressive.
130
Monti Selezione 2011, Barolo DOCG
– 15%
Red Q6700901
£50.00
£45.00
SAVE
£60.00
£600.00
£540.00 /10
Rich and classic thanks to attentive vineyard management, modern vinification and meticulous maturation.
131
Poggio al Lago Ripasso 2014, Valpolicella
Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC – 13.5%
Red Q6753101
£12.99
£11.69
SAVE
£15.60
£155.88
£140.28 /10
Richer than Valpolicella, less so than Amarone, Ripasso is just right. This one, mouthwateringly, gorgeously so.
132
La Tirela 2012, Amarone della Valpolicella
Classico DOC – 15%
Red Q6637702
£22.00
£19.80
SAVE
£26.40
£264.00
£237.60 /10
Crafted from partially dried grapes selected from the finest cru vineyards, it’s like turbo-charged Châteaneuf.
133
Domìni Veneti Vigneti di Jago 2010,
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC
– 16.5%
Red Q6753201
£38.00
£34.20
SAVE
£45.60
£456.00
£410.40 /10
Splendid Amarone from Cantina Valpolicella Negrar in the year it won ‘Venetian Winery of the Year’.
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Domìni Veneti (50 cl) 2014, Recioto della
Valpolicella Classico DOC – 12.5%
Red Q6753301
£14.99
£13.49
SAVE
£18.00
£179.88
£161.88 /10
This naturally sweetish version of Amarone goes beautifully with darkest chocolate or firm, salty cheeses.
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The barrel cellar at Cantine Due Palme (Stand 34)

GERMANY AUSTRIA
NOTES
“Here we have wines
from the dynamic duo of
brothers from Karl May: two
elegant zippy Rieslings, as
well as Weissburgunder, a
rich full bodied white, and
Spätburgunder, Germany’s
version of Pinot Noir. Come
and see what has got all the
critics excited!
Neighbouring Austria’s star
white is Grüner Veltliner, and
we have a couple of excellent
examples here from our old
friends Winzer Krems, and a
small family producer with a
long history, Nastl. In addition,
we have two thrilling red wines
which show the diversity of the
Austrian wine scene.
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Wines of Austria
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Karl May Riesling Trocken 2014,
Rheinhessen Qualitätswein – 12%
White Q1334101
£12.49
£11.24
SAVE
£15.00
£149.88
£134.88 /10
Crisp, dry, lime and mineral fresh Riesling from two gifted, seventh generation winemakers in the Rheinhessen.
136
Karl May Riesling Geyersberg Trocken
2013, Rheinhessen Qualitätswein – 13%
White Q1340703
£17.99
£16.19
SAVE
£21.60
£215.88
£194.28 /10
By doing their best “to do nothing at all” the May brothers give full expression to their magnificent terroir.
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Karl May Weißburgunder 2014,
Rheinhessen Qualitätswein – 12.5%
White Q1334001
£12.99
£11.69
SAVE
£15.60
£155.88
£140.28 /10
Pinot Blanc as it’s known elsewhere – and this is a lovely example. Bright, fresh and off-dry with a touch of spice.
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Karl May Spätburgunder 2013,
Rheinhessen Qualitätswein – 13%
Red Q6687401
£12.99
£11.69
SAVE
£15.60
£155.88
£140.28 /10
This is Germany’s version of Pinot Noir. Full of ripe, red berry character with serious depth.
139
Nastl Cuvée Anno 1656 2014,
Niederösterreich – 12%
White Q1333903
£11.99
£10.79
SAVE
£14.40
£143.88
£129.48 /10
A spicy, lime crisp classic from a superb family estate dating back to 1656. Orange blossom and citrus aromas.
140
Danaris Rosé 2014,
Niederösterreich – 11.5%
Rosé Q4075501
£10.49
£9.44
SAVE
£12.60
£125.88
£113.28 /10
Blauer Zweigelt produces “rich, cherry fruited wines with an attractive pepper tingle” (Oz Clarke) and top rosé.
141
Danaris Blauer Zweigelt 2014,
Niederösterreich – 13%
Red Q6648103
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
From the heart of the premium Kremstal region, this is a unique, ripe and silky Austrian red.
142
Hartl Pinot Noir Classic 2013,
Niederösterreich – 13.5%
Red Q6711401
£13.99
£12.59
SAVE
£16.80
£167.88
£151.08 /10
Cherry, raspberry and smoky notes with a structured palate of dark cherries, pepper and bitter chocolate.
Nierstein in Rheinhessen, Germany

“As you may have
guessed, we love Portuguese
wines, and we have really
got behind them over the last
decade. What’s the appeal?
Originality for one – there
are grapes here you just
won’t see elsewhere. Quality
too – the country is packed
with great winemaking
talent and some really old,
breathtakingly beautiful
vineyards. And value?
Undoubtedly some of the
best in Europe! Come and
put that claim to the test.
PORTUGAL
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154
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Madeira
MADEIRA
160-162
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Casa Santos Lima
Quinta do Casal Branco and Duorum
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143
Amoras Branco 2015, Vinho Regional
de Lisboa – 12.5%
White Q1360802
£7.99
£7.19
SAVE
£9.60
£95.88
£86.28 /10
Portuguese grapes, unique, irresistible and unpronouncable, make thrilling whites. This is a favourite.
144
Amoras Rosado 2015, Vinho Regional
de Lisboa – 12.5%
Rosé Q4080601
£7.99
£7.19
SAVE
£9.60
£95.88
£86.28 /10
Gloriously zippy, characterful rosado from a top winemaker. Marries local grapes with Cabernet.
145
Amoras 2014, Vinho Regional de
Lisboa – 13%
Red Q6748501
£7.99
£7.19
SAVE
£9.60
£95.88
£86.28 /10
A class act from a grand Lisbon family estate and multi-talented winemaker Diogo Sepúlveda.
146
Quinta do Espírito Santo 2014,
Vinho Regional de Lisboa – 15%
Red Q6614101
£8.99
£8.09
SAVE
£10.80
£107.88
£97.08 /10
Showcasing an array of fabulous native grapes, this whopping red has 90 points from Wine Enthusiast.
147
Stones Bones 2013,
Vinho Regional de Lisboa – 14%
Red Q6647703
£8.99
£8.09
SAVE
£10.80
£107.88
£97.08 /10
More astonishing value – a Trophy-winner this time – from winemaker extraordinaire, Diogo Sepúlveda.
148
Lobo e Falcão 2014,
Tejo Vinho Regional – 13.5%
White Q1325103
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
Unique and tantalisingly fresh white with bright lemon, apricot and creamy peach fruit.
149
Lobo e Falcão 2014,
Tejo Vinho Regional – 14%
Red Q6583311
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
Dark, spicy red from a 17th century estate in central Portugal that was once the king’s falconry.
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Quinta do Casal Branco Oak-Aged
2012, Tejo DOC – 14%
Red Q6487204
£8.49
£7.64
SAVE
£10.20
£101.88
£91.68 /10
Cabernet Sauvignon joins local varieties to produce this sumptuous black fruit and chocolatey red.
151
X by Duorum 2014,
Douro DOC – 13.5%
Red Q6702502
£10.49
£9.44
SAVE
£12.60
£125.88
£113.28 /10
From a winemaking legend and breathtaking vineyards in the upper Douro Valley. Silky, spicy and delicious.
152
Altitude by Duorum 2014, Douro DOC –
13.5% (Available for delivery from early May)
Red Q6550302
£12.99
£11.69
SAVE
£15.60
£155.88
£140.28 /10
Latest release of this ‘Grand Cru’ from native Portuguese grapes in two different areas of the upper Douro.
Harvesting in the Douro Valley

Vinihold
Andresen Port
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Quinta das Mouras Private Selection
2015, Vinho Regional Alentejano – 14%
Red Q6731501
£8.79
£7.91
SAVE
£10.56
£105.48
94.92 /10
Made by Parker-rated winemaker Jaime Quendera in fashionable Alentejo, this is luscious and spicy.
154
Giesta 2013, Dão DOC – 13% Red Q6620604
£8.99
£8.09
SAVE
£10.80
£107.88
£97.08 /10
With the Dão’s natural freshness, floral highlights and succulent, ripe red fruit flavours Giesta is just fabulous!
155
Valoroso Cabernet Touriga Nacional
Syrah 2013, Vinho Regional Península de
Setúbal – 14.5%
Red Q6621004
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
A rare marriage of Cabernet Sauvignon, Touriga Nacional and Syrah from the 4th generation Freitas estate.
156
Baronesa de Vilar Touriga Nacional
2013, Douro DOC – 13.5%
Red Q6702201
£10.49
£9.44
SAVE
£12.60
£125.88
£113.28 /10
Awesome Douro table red made from vintage port varieties grown by the legendary Van Zeller family.
157
Andresen 20-Year-Old White Port
(50cl), Port – 20%
Fortified Q7325804
£25.00
£22.50
SAVE
£30.00
£300.00
£270.00 /10
Very few people are even aware of aged white Port’s existence. An amazing mouthful of dried fruit and spice.
158
Andresen Royal Choice 20 Year Old
Tawny, Port – 20%
Fortified Q7308352
£30.00
£27.00
SAVE
£36.00
£360.00
£324.00 /10
Exquisite tawny blended from a magnificent collection of aged Ports by chief winemaker Alvaro Van Zeller.
159
Andresen Fine Ruby Port,
Port – 19.5%
Fortified Q7321514
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
This puts all other Ruby Ports in the shade. Strikingly fruity and powerful.
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Barbeito 10 Year Old Sercial Reserva
Velha, Madeira – 19%
Fortified Q7333102
£29.99
£26.99
SAVE
£36.00
£359.88
£323.88 /10
Jancis Robinson MW was bowled over by this – “Sercial and Barbeito seem like a marriage made in heaven”.
161
Barbeito Malvasia 5 Year Old Reserva
(50 cl), Madeira – 19%
Fortified Q7332910
£13.99
£12.59
SAVE
£16.80
£167.88
£151.08 /10
From family owned cellars on Madeira, this balances long lived, raisiny sweetness with remarkable freshness.
162
Barbeito Single Cask Malvasia 2001
Cask 719 d+e 2001, Madeira – 18.5%
Fortified Q7336501
£35.00
£31.50
SAVE
£42.00
£420.00
£378.00 /10
Intense, smoky and treacly but cut with acidity, this wine can justifiably be called unique.
47 Gorvett Stone Handmade Chocolates
Gorvett Stone are based in Henley-on-Thames,
where they have a shop. Their products are also available online
and in selected food stores/delicatessens including Fortnum
Mason. All the chocolates are handmade in a kitchen at the rear
of the shop using the finest ingredients. Visit the stand to chat
to the chocolatiers and most importantly to try award-winning
Milk Chocolate Truffles with Sea Salt, handmade Cinder Toffee,
made using honey from local bees and the hugely popular
Exploding Chocolate Frogs with popping candy.
Website: Gorvettandstone.com
Facebook: facebook.com/Gorvett-Stone
Twitter: twitter.com/GorvettandStone
48 Ibericos de Huelva
Our family have been involved
in maturing hams traditionally
for over three generations. We mature
our hams in sierra de Huelva Natural
Park close to Seville in the South West
corner of Spain. Our hams are matured
using the old traditional methods which
produces the best unique flavour, not to
be missed. Mmmmmmmmm!
Website: ibericosdehuelva.com
Email: ibericoshuelva@gmail.com

The Spanish Quarter
Try wines from every corner of Spain ...
“The shimmering blue sea, dramatic fog-
enveloped mountains, plains of ochres and
browns: Spain is a vast land of contrasting
colours and light. The land of Miró, Picasso,
and Almodovar; of passionate flamenco in
Andalucía and Hemingway’s Pamplona and
San Fermín in northern Navarra; of fresh cold
fino with fried fish in Jerez, and a bloody, juicy
side of beef in the Basque country. Behind
these extremes, also reflecting the diversity
of Spanish styles and traditions, is wine.
Whether you prefer a glass of cold, tropical
Albariño or a mature, spicy Rioja Reserva,
Spain has never been more exciting and
vibrant. Salud!
”Beth Willard, Spanish Wine Buyer
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La Vida Bonita Moscatel 2015,
Valencia DO – 5%
Sparkling
White
Q5093502
£4.99
£4.49
SAVE
£6.00
£59.88
£53.88 /10
Sparkling Moscatel that raises the spirits on the first sip. Grapey aromas, fresh, ripe and enticing.
164
Viña Nava Tempranillo 2014,
Navarra DO – 13.5%
Red Q6629501
£7.79
£7.01
SAVE
£9.36
£93.48
£84.12 /10
We think this gorgeously silky, fruity Tempranillo from Navarra is one of our very best value reds.
165
Palacio de Valencia Reserva 2009,
Valencia DO – 13.5%
Red Q6639802
£7.99
£7.19
SAVE
£9.60
£95.88
£86.28 /10
One customer spoke for many, saying this “kicks similarly priced supermarket offerings over the Sierra Nevada”.
166
Palacio del Conde Gran Reserva 2008,
Valencia DO – 14%
Red Q6639903
£8.29
£7.46
SAVE
£9.96
£99.48
£89.52 /10
Wonderfully fragrant, silky red from winemaker Maria Angeles Camara using hand-harvest old vine Tempranillo.
167
Lime Leaf Verdejo 2015,
Vino Blanco – 13%
White Q1360401
£8.29
£7.46
SAVE
£9.96
£99.48
£89.52 /10
As the name suggests, this is a fresh and fragrant white with a decidedly lime like character.
168
Cherry Orchard Rosado 2014,
Vino Rosado – 13.5%
Rosé Q4072601
£7.99
£7.19
SAVE
£9.60
£95.88
£86.28 /10
Sometimes a wine’s aromas are so pronounced words, like cherry and orchard, just pop into your mind.
169
Barón de Barbón Reserva 2010,
Rioja DOCa – 13.5%
Red Q6687304
£12.99
£11.69
SAVE
£15.60
£155.88
£140.28 /10
Made in a very good vintage, this superb Reserva was aged for two years in French and American oak.
170
Barón de Barbón Gran Reserva 2005,
Red Q6675201
£16.99
£15.29
SAVE
£20.40
£203.88
£183.48 /10
One very stylish and mature Gran Reserva from Julián and Javier Murúa. Pure silk.
The vineyards of Bodegas Muriel

Bodegas Larchago and Bodegas Izadi
Bodegas Primicia and Gómez Cruzado
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Tierras de la Reina 2015,
White Q1365301
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
Exciting white from the Chavarri family’s high altitude Rioja vineyards. Full of zingy citrus and peach flavour.
172
Pagos de Tahola Oak-Aged 2014,
Rioja DOCa – 14%
Red Q6672101
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
Outstanding modern Rioja from a century-old family estate in some of the region’s highest vineyards.
173
Via Castilla 2013, Vino de la Tierra
de Castilla – 14%
Red Q6686302
£10.49
£9.44
SAVE
£12.60
£125.88
£113.28 /10
An exclusive cuvée from acclaimed winemaker Lalo Antón’s premium Ribera del Duero and Toro vineyards.
174
Foronda Reserva 2009, Rioja DOCa
– 13.5%
Red Q6581808
£12.99
£11.69
SAVE
£15.60
£155.88
£140.28 /10
From our friends at Izadi, this is knockout value for such a fine oak-aged Reserva.
Bodegas Primicia cellars in Rioja
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Carravacas de Primicia Oak-aged
2014, Rioja DOCa – 14%
Red Q6659001
£9.49
£8.54
SAVE
£11.40
£113.88
£102.48 /10
Fernando Domingo’s tasty 2014 adds velvety Mazuelo to strawberry scented Tempranillo with a dash of oak.
176
Primicia Carravacas Reserva 2010,
Rioja DOCa – 14%
Red Q6693401
£13.99
£12.59
SAVE
£16.80
£167.88
£151.08 /10
From favoured lakeside vineyards, flavour, depth and complexity are amplified by an ‘excellent’ 5-Star vintage.
177
Gómez Cruzado Blanco 2014,
Rioja DOCa – 13%
White Q1305402
£12.99
£11.69
SAVE
£15.60
£155.88
£140.28 /10
A legendary estate white returns bigger and better than ever! Lovely richness and toasty vanilla complexity.
178
Gómez Cruzado Reserva 2009,
Rioja DOCa – 14%
Red Q6672002
£17.99
£16.19
SAVE
£21.60
£215.88
£194.28 /10
Rioja’s Trophy-winning ‘Lazarus’ estate is back at the top. This superb 2009 has 90 points from Guía Peñín.
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Familia Martínez Bujanda
Cillar de Silos
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Venta Vieja Malbec 2014,
Castilla VdT – 13%
Red Q6660701
£8.49
£7.64
SAVE
£10.20
£101.88
£91.68 /10
The Bujanda’s of Rioja fame are surely better placed than most to challenge Argentina. A superb Malbec!
180
Cantos de Valpiedra 2012,
Rioja DOCa – 13%
Red Q6711801
£13.99
£12.59
SAVE
£16.80
£167.88
£151.08 /10
Magnificent single estate Rioja aged in French oak and awarded 91 points from Tim Atkin MW.
181
Finca Los Trinos Reserva 2010,
Rioja DOCa – 13%
Red Q6723901
£12.99
£11.69
SAVE
£15.60
£155.88
£140.28 /10
Carlos Martínez Bujanda’s finest expression of Rioja. Lush fruit, toasty oak and delicious maturity, too.
182
Finca Valpiedra Reserva 2009,
Rioja DOCa – 14%
Red Q6753501
£22.00
£19.80
SAVE
£26.40
£264.00
£237.60 /10
Stunning estate Rioja awarded a whopping 95 points from the Decanter judges. One of the very finest.
183
Rosado de Silos 2014,
Ribera del Duero DO – 13.5%
Rosé Q4075702
£12.49
£11.24
SAVE
£15.00
£149.88
£134.88 /10
Serious fruit-laden rosé from a great Trophy winning estate, uncompromising in its pursuit of excellence.
184
Curato de Silos 2013,
Red Q6542705
£12.99
£11.69
SAVE
£15.60
£155.88
£140.28 /10
A luxurious taste of Ribera del Duero style from the makers of the region’s official No.1 red (below).
185
Torresilo 2013,
Red Q6760801
£35.00
£31.50
SAVE
£42.00
£420.00
£378.00 /10
From up to 100 year old vines, aged in French oak, flagship Ribera del Duero.

El Escocés Volante
Artiga Fustel
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Pedra do Cribo Albariño 2012,
Rías Baixas DO – 13%
White Q1316201
£13.99
£12.59
SAVE
£16.80
£167.88
£151.08 /10
Spain’s white grape of the moment tastes thrillingly fresh grown on the granite soils of Galicia’s Rías Baixas.
187
Niño de las Uvas Rosado 2015,
Bullas DO – 13%
Rosé Q4077601
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
Dr Luís Javier Pérez Prieto crafted this ultra refreshing pomegranate-and-pink-grapefruit gem from Monastrel.
188
The Silver Route 2014,
Extremadura VdT – 14.5%
Red Q6660104
£8.99
£8.09
SAVE
£10.80
£107.88
£97.08 /10
Cracking new Big Red discovery from Tierra de Barros in Extremadura, western Spain.
189
Peña Garnacha 2013,
Calatayud DO – 14.5%
Red Q6625101
£8.99
£8.09
SAVE
£10.80
£107.88
£97.08 /10
Beautifully made by Norrel Robertson MW from very old bush vine Garnacha. An intense experience.
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Perla del Mar 2015,
Vino de Mesa – 12.5%
White Q1348301
£8.99
£8.09
SAVE
£10.80
£107.88
£97.08 /10
Perla del Mar is in a class of its own – off-dry, fruity, elegant and delightfully crisp Moscatel.
191
Camino de Seda 2014,
Jumilla DOP – 14.5%
Red Q6612304
£8.49
£7.64
SAVE
£10.20
£101.88
£91.68 /10
From Jumilla, home to “some of the oldest and most concentrated Monastrell in Spain” (Tim Atkin MW).
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Heredad del Marqués Reserva 2008,
Valdepeñas DOP – 13%
Red Q6597301
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
Toasty vanilla oak marries with the silky berry and mocha notes in this triple Gold-winning classic.
193
Ermita de San Lorenzo Gran Reserva
2008, Campo de Borja DO – 14%
Red Q6648803
£9.49
£8.54
SAVE
£11.40
£113.88
£102.48 /10
An utter bargain from 50-year-old Garnacha vines with a dash of Cabernet, aged for three years in French oak.

Bodegas San Valero
Bodegas Gutiérrez Colosia and Barbadillo
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Bodegas Gutiérrez Colosia Fino Sherry
(half bottle) NV, Jerez DO – 15%
Fortified Q7321308
£8.49
£7.64
SAVE
£10.20
£101.88
£91.68 /10
Aged in barrel under a veil of flor yeast to keep it enticingly fresh, Fino is one of the wine world’s best buys.
199
Bodegas Gutiérrez Colosia Amontillado
Sherry (half bottle) NV, Jerez DO – 18%
Fortified Q7323208
£13.49
£12.14
SAVE
£16.20
£161.88
£145.68 /10
Exemplary Amontillado from a Bodega founded in 1838. All salted caramel, dried apricots and toasted nuts.
200
Bodegas Gutiérrez Colosia Moscatel
Soleado (half bottle) NV, Jerez DO – 16.5%
Fortified Q7339201
£13.99
£12.59
SAVE
£16.80
£167.88
£151.08 /10
Made from sun-dried grapes, Soleado offers orange blossom, honeysuckle and jasmine complexity. Thrillingly sweet.
201
Mil Pesetas Cream Sherry NV,
Jerez DO – 18%
Fortified Q7334307
£12.49
£11.24
SAVE
£15.00
£149.88
£134.88 /10
From coastal Sanlúcar de Barrameda, sweet yet fresh with wonderful citrus notes and a clean, nutty finish.
194
El Bombero 2014, Cariñena DO – 15% Red Q6618006
£8.99
£7.99
SAVE
£12.00
£107.88
£95.88 /10
A top 10 favourite for 20 years thanks to its winning combination of 15% power and velvety richness.
195
El Bombero Gran Reserva 2009,
Cariñena DO – 14%
Red Q6608014
£10.99
£9.89
SAVE
£13.20
£131.88
£118.68 /10
Javier Domeque ups the ante here. Full of rich berry flavour with spicy American oak razzmatazz.
196
Triunfo Cariñena 2014,
Cariñena DO – 13.5%
Red Q6681001
£8.49
£7.64
SAVE
£10.20
£101.88
£91.68 /10
You don’t get much wine from 60-year-old vines in rugged, mountainous Cariñena, but boy it’s good!
197
Don Mendo Gran Reserva 2008,
Cariñena DO – 13%
Red Q6573503
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
Impressive Gran Reserva from one of the region’s oldest and most renowned cellars, Bodegas San Valero.
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Murcia vineyards in Summer

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202
Loose Cannon Gunners Gold NV, Oxfordshire – 3.5% Beer H7326807
SAVE
£2.70
£27.00
£24.30 /10
Hoppy and citrusy Gold medal winning ale from Will Laithwaite’s micro brewery in Abingdon.
203
Loose Cannon Abingdon Bridge NV, Oxfordshire – 4.1% Beer H7320536
SAVE
£2.70
£27.00
£24.30 /10
Another Gold medal winner and this time boasting the perfect blend of floral bite and crispness.
204
Loose Cannon Bombshell NV, Oxfordshire – 4.2% Beer H7321419
SAVE
£2.70
£27.00
£24.30 /10
Citra and Challenger hops make Bombshell’s lemon and orange zest aromas delightfully reminiscent of Sauvignon.
205
Loose Cannon India Pale Ale NV, Oxfordshire – 5.4% Beer H7329709
SAVE
£2.70
£27.00
£24.30 /10
Quite a pokey brew, gently hoppy with a twist of citrus and a classic bitter finish.
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Orchard Pig ‘Truffler’ Dry Sparkling Cider (50cl) NV,
Somerset – 6%
Cider C7321235
SAVE
£2.70
£27.00
£24.30 /10
English apples are among the most aromatic of all and make scrumptious cider. This one is a huge hit.
207
Orchard Pig ‘Reveller’ Medium Sparkling Cider (50cl) NV,
Somerset – 4.5%
Cider C7329904
SAVE
£2.70
£27.00
£24.30 /10
Not too dry, not too sweet, just right in fact and with orchard fresh crispness. Utterly moreish.
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61 Your Choice
If you fancy trying your hand
at being an expert wine buyer,
here’s a challenge. Just pop
over to this stand to taste
and rate three brand new
Proseccos and tell us which
one you would buy for us and
why. Your choice will influence
our final buying decision!
The big ticket item here is the
Experts’ Choice. We asked the
world’s best-selling wine writer
Hugh Johnson OBE, Sunday
Times wine columnist Will
Lyons and Master of Wine and
vigneron Justin Howard-Sneyd
to taste hundreds of wines and
choose 12 based on quality,
character, value and wow! factor.
The case will be unveiled to
the general public in May but
Festival goers can taste and
reserve their dozen now at a
special Festival-only price.
THE EXPERTS’ CHOICE62 63 64
The Buying Team 2016
Will Lyons
Hugh Johnson OBE
Justin Howard-Sneyd

The Experts’ Choice – Mixed Dozen
The Experts’ Choice – Fine Wine Six
Four riveting whites and eight utterly magnificent reds
From sun-shower fresh Sancerre to thunderous Barossa Shiraz
Our experts diligently sipped and slurped their way
through hundreds of wines to select this dozen so every
single bottle’s a winner. You have THE best tasting New
Zealand Sauvignon-of-the-moment, Shingle Peak, the
corpulent yet elegant La Voûte Chardonnay and a Gavi to
top all Gavis. Sicily takes the final white slot with Leonardo
Urso’s mesmerizing Chardonnay i Corleonesi. Alongside sit
eight mouthwatering reds including Fabre’s Malbec from
the dizzying heights of Salta Argentina, Puglia’s fascinating
Corsiero Nero and the most seductive Minervois, Cuvée Les
Molières. There are equally succulent treats for lovers of
Aussie Shiraz, oak-aged Rioja, St. Emilion region and more.
There is an old-world bias here confirmed by the most
indescribably delicious Sancerre and old-vine Chablis.
France continues its dominance with a 10-year-old
Cru Bourgeois, the peerless Château Malescasse.
Italy offers brilliant Barbaresco and Spain, the most
splendid Rioja, but Australia has the last word with
Lehman’s immaculate Pastor’s Son Shiraz.
EXPERTS’CHOICEMIXEDDOZEN
12 BTLS NOW
£162.88 £119.88
M7644902
EXPERTS’CHOICEFINEWINESIX
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£102.44 £83.94
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EXPERTS’CHOICEWHITESONLY
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£152.88 £119.88
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Château Le Coin Sauvignon Gris 2014,
Bordeaux AOC – 12.5%
White Q1300303
£10.99
£9.89
SAVE
£13.20
£131.88
£118.68 /10
Rare in Bordeaux and unheard of as a single varietal, this is a fabulous, spicy white with a long citrusy zip.
Gets a big thumbs up from Hugh Johnson, too.
230
Alb de Purcari 2013, Stefan Voda – 14% White Q1331103
£16.99
£15.29
SAVE
£20.40
£203.88
£183.48 /10
Superb apricot-and-spice scented Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc from one of Moldova’s top estates.
The Wine Spirit Education Trust
A simple guide to food and wine pairing from the Wine Spirit Education
Trust (WSET). To learn the tricks behind great food and wine pairings, pay a
visit to the WSET stand at the Festival. Experience how the main tastes in food affect our wine, and
how to apply these rules when choosing what to drink. WSET courses equip you with the knowledge
and skills to make confident wine choices – from beginner to Diploma level, there’s a course to suit
everyone. Our flagship school is based in London Bridge and we have over 150 course providers
around the UK. Be sure to enter our on-stand prize draw to win a wine course worth £150!
Website: WSETglobal.com Email: wset@wset.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7089 3800 Twitter: @WSETuk Facebook: /WSETglobal
65 Birchgrove Products
Whether you are looking for a simple bottle stopper,
a silver coaster or a handmade corkscrew, you will find a
wealth of tempting accessories on the Birchgrove Products
stand. Find a treat for yourself or some superb gifts for
the wine lover. Be inspired by our wine Label Library for
example; a label storage log of your favourite wines or ones
that have marked special occasions. We have a number
of special offers on products exclusively for the event.
If nothing else, our famous wine glass carriers will free
up your hands while you explore the rest of the Festival.
Website: birchgrove.co.uk
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Monkey Shoulder 70cl NV, Scotland – 40% Spirit Q7340001
£30.00
£27.00
SAVE
£36.00
£360.00
£324.00 /10
Wonderfully mellow whisky from David Stewart, combining single malts from three of Speyside’s finest distilleries.
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Bathtub Gin 70cl NV – 43.3% Spirit Q7332403
£33.99
£30.59
SAVE
£40.80
£407.88
£367.08 /10
Made in ultra-small batches and infused with juniper, orange peel, coriander, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom.
228
Rumbullion 70cl NV – 42.6% Spirit Q7332307
£34.99
£31.49
SAVE
£42.00
£419.88
£377.88 /10
A spiced up tribute to the hearty Caribbean rums that sailors enjoyed when Britannia ruled the waves.

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“Although South Africa has been
making wine for three and a half centuries, it
is since 1994 that quality and output have taken
off in a big way. But 1994 was a watershed year
for South Africa; for the country, the people, their
welfare and its wines! Since then it’s been on a
steep trajectory where the quality is improving
every year. And just as we thought it couldn’t get
much better, along came the 2015 vintage!
Every winemaker I know agrees it’s the finest
for a generation thanks to even temperatures,
cool nights and dry weather. Faced with so
many fabulous wines we simply had to expand
the range at this year’s Festival and we are
delighted to welcome along some of the most
serious movers and shakers of South Africa’s
flourishing wine scene.
Nowhere in the world offers as much colour,
diversity and bang for buck quality as South
Africa! I urge you to try every 2015.
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The Rustler Chenin Blanc 2015,
Western Cape WO – 13%
White Q1360601
£8.99
£8.09
SAVE
£10.80
£107.88
£97.08 /10
South Africa took Chenin and made the grape its own. The Rustler epitomises its apple-and-citrus style.
237
Lobster Shack 2015,
White Q1360701
£10.49
£9.44
SAVE
£12.60
£125.88
£113.28 /10
Bruce Jack’s bespoke seafood white just has to be tried! Vibrant, balanced, delicious and fun.
238
The Rustler Pinotage 2015,
Western Cape WO – 14.5%
Red Q6715701
£8.99
£8.09
SAVE
£10.80
£107.88
£97.08 /10
It never ceases to surprise us just how much quality Bruce Jack can pack into a sub-£10 bottle. Gorgeous!
239
Grill House Shiraz Pinotage 2014,
Red Q6634805
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
As you enjoy your regulation 70g portion of lean red meat, make the most of it with a glass of this beauty.
Flagstone’s Bruce Jack patrolling his vineyards
AWARD
WINNER
Spier68
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Farmhouse Sauvignon Blanc 2015,
Breedekloof WO – 13.5%
White Q1339803
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
Cape Sauvignons are deliciously aromatic. This beauty from top estate Spier is definitely one to discover.
232
Groote Kaap Viognier 2015,
White Q1342101
£9.49
£8.54
SAVE
£11.40
£113.88
£102.48 /10
Many estates try their hand at Viognier yet few capture its exotic essence as well as Groote Kaap.
233
Drakenskloof Pinotage 2015,
Red Q6708701
£9.49
£8.54
SAVE
£11.40
£113.88
£102.48 /10
With appetising damson fruit and undertones of smoked herbs, this is distinctly South African.
234
Groote Kaap Cabernet Sauvignon 2015,
Red Q6709501
£9.49
£8.54
SAVE
£11.40
£113.88
£102.48 /10
Bold, blackcurranty Cabernet crafted by Spier’s Trophy-winning winemaker Frans Smit.
235
Spier 21 Gables Pinotage 2013,
Stellenbosch WO – 14.5%
Red Q6725602
£19.99
£17.99
SAVE
£24.00
239.88
£215.88 /10
Gold at the IWC and the full 5-star rating from local expert John Platter – clearly ‘Grand Cru’ Pinotage.
“... just as we thought it
couldn’t get much better, along
came the 2015 vintage.”
Davy Zyw, Wine Buyer

AWARD
WINNER
The Huguenot
Diemersdal Stellenrust
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240
The Huguenot Chenin Blanc 2015,
White Q1335806
£9.99
£7.99
SAVE
£24.00
£119.88
£95.88 /10
This online review sums it up: “Fantastic example of Chenin. Great wine, loads of flavour, bone dry.”
241
The Huguenot Sauvignon Blanc 2015,
White Q1335901
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
Richard Duckitt’s Sauvignon is skilfully blended from select vineyards to achieve perfect balance.
242
The Huguenot Cabernet Sauvignon
2015, Western Cape WO – 13.5%
Red Q6723401
£8.99
£8.09
SAVE
£10.80
£107.88
£97.08 /10
Gets rave reviews and ratings online – an absolutely textbook Cabernet and ‘Best Buy’ to boot.
243
Granger Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2015,
White Q1325802
£9.99
£8.99
SAVE
£12.00
£119.88
£107.88 /10
6th generation winemaker Thys Louw’s expressive Sauvignon from vines overlooking Granger Bay.
244
Diemersdal Merlot Malbec 2015,
Durbanville WO – 14.5%
Red Q6726101
£12.99
£11.69
SAVE
£15.60
£155.88
£140.28 /10
Our Buyer’s top pick out of the 1,000 reds he tasted from the utterly magnificent 2015 vintage.
245
Stellenrust Heritage Collection Chenin
Blanc 2015, Stellenbosch WO – 13.5%
White Q1351701
£10.49
£9.44
SAVE
£12.60
£125.88
£113.28 /10
IWSC Gold for this outstanding old bush vine Chenin from a 90-year-old Stellenbosch estate.
246
Stellenrust Heritage Collection Shiraz
2014, Stellenbosch WO – 14%
Red Q6709601
£10.49
£9.44
SAVE
£12.60
£125.88
£113.28 /10
Old vine, oak-aged Shiraz crafted by Tertius Boshof. Beautifully smooth, herb and blackberry flavour.
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