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2011/12
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Food & Wine

FOOD and WINE MATCHING 2
THE SHORT ORDER LISTS 4
COSTINGS 5
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO THE WINE WORLD 6
GRAPE INSIGHTS 8
SPIRITS 10
BEER 18
SOFT DRINKS 20
CHAMPAGNE and SPARKLING 22
FRANCE 28
ITALY 38
SPAIN 42
GERMANY, AUSTRIA and HUNGARY 46
ENGLAND 48
AUSTRALIA 50
NEW ZEALAND 54
SOUTH AFRICA 56
SOUTH AMERICA 58
CALIFORNIA 62
WINE ACCESSORIES 66
WINE BY PRICE BAND 68
GROSS PROFIT TABLE 72
TERMS and CONDITIONS 73
CONTENTS
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Welcometo the ViVAS Drinks List, which this year has
a food and drinks matching theme. It’s a
subject that is often talked about but seldom
explained so we’ve tried to offer some
simple, practical advice to help you navigate
your way through this subject. Also new for
2011 is the format. Following feedback from
our recent customer survey, we’ve moved the
Spirits and Beer section to the front. You said
you wanted a more complete drinks offer
and so that’s exactly what we’ve done. We’ve
extended the range and benchmarked the
pricing to ensure that we offer great value for
money and we will continue to develop and
price check on a regular basis.
Other additions to the list are some
more of the posh stuff! Our aim when we
started 3 years ago was always to make
life as easy as possible for our customers,
by offering the essential wines from each
country, rather than an endless encyclopaedic
and esoteric range. But increasingly we are
being asked for some more expensive and
iconic wines, so rather than hiding our light
under a bushel we’ve added them in to the
list to share these with you all. As you would
expect we’ve been selective, and only the
best have made it in, but the result is some
fabulous wines bolstering the line-up.
English wine has forced its way on to the
list this year, due to popular demand, with
the Primrose Hill Range making its debut,
produced at the delightful Chapel Down
winery in Kent. This trailblazing outfit is
gaining a growing reputation for the quality
of their home-grown blends. Other notable
newbies to keep an eye out for are a Rosé
and Pinot Grigio joining our exclusive
Gumnut range, new Jackalberry blends
from South Africa and a new Pink Zinfandel
under the exclusive Califia Falls label.
Thanks for your support over the past
12 months and we look forward to helping
you to make your drinks business even
more successful over the coming year.
paul scarratt
ViVAS General Manager
This Drinks List is fully biodegradable and can be recycled. Printed on 9lives which is made from 100% recycled fibre. FSC certified.
How to ORDER
If you’d like to place an order then please either speak to your local 3663 business manager or give your local 3663 depot a
ring and they will be more than happy to help. If you need any further information on our wines then why not try our website
www.vivaswine.co.uk which has lots more information and some helpful hints on food and wine matching amongst other things.
We want you to have your drinks when you need them so any orders that are placed before 3pm will be delivered next day*
by your usual 3663 delivery team. *wherever possible
ABINGDON 0370 3663 620
BASINGSTOKE 0370 3663 800
BATTERSEA 0370 3663 500
BIRMINGHAM 0370 3663 460
BRISTOL 0370 3663 350
EDINBURGH 0370 3663 480
GATESHEAD 0370 3663 450
HARLOW 0370 3663 520
HIGH WYCOMBE 0370 3663 250
LEE MILL 0370 3663 600
MANCHESTER 0370 3663 400
NORTHAMPTON 0370 3663 560
NOTTINGHAM 0370 3663 420
PADDOCK WOOD 0370 3663 670
SALISBURY 0370 3663 650
SCARISBRICK 0370 3663 200
SEVERN BRIDGE 0370 3663 660
STOWMARKET 0370 3663 360
SWANSEA 0370 3663 230
WORTHING 0370 3663 580
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W
hen you match food and wine you
are looking to either complement
or contrast flavours. For example,
the clean, green flavours of young, spring
vegetables are best complemented by a fresh
tasting, light white wine with similar delicate,
green flavours.
A good example of contrasting is to match
an oily fish like smoked salmon with crisp
Champagne, which will cut through the
mouth-coating oiliness of the fish, refreshing
your palate and making both the food and the
wine taste better.
THE BASIC PRINCIPLES
There are three basic principles of matching
food and wine – matching weight, matching
acidity and matching intensity. The simplest
thing of all is to match white wine with white
meat, e.g. Chardonnay with a chicken salad,
and red wine with red meat, e.g. Merlot with
sausages and mash. The only problem is that
a lot of dishes aren’t that simple.
Nowadays there’s so much
disagreement about what food
matches what wine, it’s hard
not to feel confused, BUT
DON’T DESPAIR! THE ViVAS SIMPLE
FOOD and WINE MATCHING GUIDE
IS HERE TO HELP.
FOOD GOOD MATCH BAD MATCH
Light and simple e.g. Salads A lighter and simpler wine
• Pinot Grigio
• Chenin Blanc
• Light, unoaked Chardonnay
• Pale rosé
Big, rich wines, red or white
Light, spicy, intense
e.g. Thai Style Dishes
Wine with lots of flavours but not too much body and if chilli
is involved, little or no tannin
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Albariño
• Pinot Noir
• Riesling
• Rosé
Big, heavy reds
Light, delicate fish e.g. Sole, Cod,
Sea Bass, Seafood
Light whites like:
• Chablis
• Sancerre or Pouilly Fumé
• Chenin Blanc
• Muscadet
Big, oaky reds or whites
Richer, oilier fish e.g. Tuna, Swordfish Aromatic and spicy whites and some lighter, softer reds
• Alsace whites
• Beaujolais
• Viognier
Anything with lots of tannin
(gives a strange metallic
taste)
Lightish meats e.g. Chicken,
Turkey, Pork
A fuller white or a medium-bodied red, e.g.
• Richer Chardonnay (California or Australia)
• Pinot Noir from California or New Zealand
• Juicy Zinfandel
Very light, subtle wine
Simple but richer meat,
Grilled Veg Dishes
Juicy, ripe reds
• Chilean Merlot
• Grenache from south of France
• Chianti or other Italian reds (not Barolo though)
• Rioja
Light, subtle whites
Rich, full, meaty dishes Big, full-bodied reds
• Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blends
• Spanish reds – Rioja, Tempranillo
• Reds from Bordeaux in France, known as Claret
• Châteauneauf-du-Pape
• Syrah or Shiraz and Shiraz blends
Delicate whites or very ripe,
rich, over-the-top reds
Ethnic food with spice and chilli
(Curries)
Light reds, aromatic whites or rosés
• Riesling
• Beaujolais
• Zinfandel Rosé
Light-bodied, very crisp
white or reds with lots of
tannin
Pasta with rich sauce – tomato or
creamy
Medium-bodied, juicy reds
• Chianti
• Valpolicella
• Côtes du Rhône
• Chilean Merlot
Delicate, light whites or
soft, jammy reds
Pasta light sauce – olive oil, pesto,
herbs, veg
Dry, aromatic whites or herby reds
• New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
• Chablis
• Sangiovese (Italian red)
Massive, full-bodied tannic
reds
The GUIDE
Weight
Exactly as it says; a big strong wine is best with big strong food whilst
lighter, simpler wine is better with similar food. Most red wines are going
to be better with the heartier dishes on your menu and most whites will
suit the lighter ones.
acidity
Acidity is an important part of any wine. It’s the thing that makes your mouth
water and makes the wine refreshing; stimulates you to take another sip.
The trick here is that foods with a lot of acidity, for example tomatoes
or vinaigrette dressing, are better with a crisp refreshing wine, which is
why Sauvignon Blanc is going to be a better match with a dressed salad,
for example. Wines that are crisp and mouth-watering will also be good
with oily food. A great example of this is an Italian red wine with Italian
food where the chief ingredients are olive oil and tomatoes.
intensity
This refers to wine and food that have very intense flavours but not
much weight. Think of Thai or Chinese food that have strong flavours of chilli,
garlic, coriander and lemongrass but that don’t sit too heavily on the stomach.
Similarly intense and fragrant wines which are still-light bodied are grape
varieties like Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. A word of warning about chilli –
big, hearty, tannic reds accentuate chilli, making it unbearably hot. Hot and
spicy foods are better with softer, fruitier reds like Beaujolais or Pinot Noir.
FOOD and WINE
matching
FOOD and WINE
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THE Short order lists With Duty on a bottle of wine now at £1.81 per bottle, the cost
pressures on wine have never been more intense. In addition, the last
18 months have seen upward price pressures on dry goods (glass,
packaging, labeling, corks & screwcaps) as well as increases in the
cost of freight. This has left our friendly bottle of wine with significant
price inflation during the worst recession in a generation. However,
it’s not all doom and gloom. The buying team at ViVAS has been
working hard on your behalf, negotiating with our producers to ensure
that we offer you and your customers the best wines at the most
competitive prices.
Spending just a little more on a bottle will reap a disproportionately
higher increase in quality. The wine remaining in the three bottles
shown represents the percentage of the total amount spent by an
importer on the actual wine vs the fixed costs. The cost that the wine
is sold to the on-trade is also detailed – in each case the importer’s
margin remains the same.
* Dry goods is the average total cost of production capsule/screwcap, labels, bottle
and carton. Correct at time of going to print.
CosttoOn-trade
ex-VAT£3.00
20%spenton
liquidbyimporter
CosttoOn-trade
ex-VAT£4.00
40%spenton
liquidbyimporter
CosttoOn-trade
ex-VAT£5.00
60%spenton
liquidbyimporter
What’s in a
bottle?The Price of a bottle of
wine – The Breakdown.
Ina Hurry?We’ve doneallthe hard
work foryou by selectingwhatwe
thinkarethe keywines fora 6and
12 binwine list.We’vealso included
a few notesastowhythey earn
their place onthe lists.
The Price isRight
This a perfectly valid way to manage margins of your drinks business but increasingly we are seeing restaurants
and pubs looking at the cash margin they are making rather than simply following a % margin aspiration. In the vast
majority of cases these outlets will sell more wine and so have a much better cash flow and stock rotation situation,
especially at the higher end of the range. Customers really do know good value when they see it and are far
more likely to trade up or to come back if they think that they are getting a good deal.
The average mark up that the On-trade traditionally have taken is
somewhere between 60% and 70% using the following equation:
Cost of bottle / by the margin you wish to make (if it’s 65% then you divide by 0.35) x VAT
e.g £4.25 / 0.35 x 1.2 = £14.57
Tini Sangiovese, Italy, 2010 £4.27 91175
Tini Trebbiano Chardonnay, Italy, 2010 £4.27 91174
The Tini opening pair provides a great quality start that stands up on their own
or can easily partner food.
The Gumnut Shiraz, Australia, 2010 £5.20 91137
Argento Malbec, Argentina, 2009 £5.98 30429
Malbec is a perfect alternative to a full bodied Rioja and is also a great match
for steak or burgers.
Ch. La Croix Ferrandat, St Emilion, 2009 £10.09 13022
A serious option for those wanting a more refined option to trade up to and
Bordeaux is always popular.
Conti Rossi Pinot Grigio, Italy, 2010 £5.48 70091
Les Nuages Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, France, 2009 £6.87 10266
Francoise Chauvenet Chablis, France, 2009 £9.82 30152
Chablis is another safe option for consumers to trade up to for special
occasions and is a great match with a wide range of food.
Furious Boar Pink Zinfandel, California, 2010 £5.59 30394
Conti Rossi Pinot Grigio Blush, Italy, 2010 £5.33 70092
A drier option than Pink Zinfndel produced from the ever popular Pinot Grigio grape.
Conti Neri Prosecco Di Prosecco, Nv, Italy £9.24 30235
Prosecco is hot stuff at the moment. Its lighter, fruitier style than Champagne
has attracted many converts, as well as the price!
Lanson Black Label Brut, Nv £25.05 46651
There are some occasions when only Champagne will do. Lanson’s fresher
style make it a popular choice.
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Cambio 7 Merlot, Chile, 2010 £4.95 96180
Chilean Merlot is always popular with its smooth plummy flavour and
this exclusive range is great value.
Thomas Mitchell Shiraz, Australia, 2010 £6.60 30340
Cambio 7 Sauvignon Blanc, Chile, 2010 £4.95 96176
Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc are the most popular red and white grapes
at the moment, so these two are essential.
Conti Rossi Pinot Grigio, Italy 2010 £5.48 70091
Pinot Grigio is a must stock and make sure that its not your
cheapest wine, there’s margin to be made!
Furious Boar Pink Zinfandel, California,2010 £5.59 30394
This sweeter style of rosé is very popular with younger
female customers.
Freixenet Cava Reserva Brut, Spain, Nv £8.42 96191
Essential to have an affordable fizz for those celebratory
occasions and Cava is experiencing real growth.
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Trading Terms
“We,”“us”,“our” mean BFS Group
Limited, a company registered in
England and Wales, company number
239718, whose registered office is at
Buckingham Court, Kingsmead Business
Park, High Wycombe, Bucks HP11 1JU
1 Orders
Orders are accepted subject to
availability of the product from the
manufacturer/importer. We will at all
times adhere to all legal restrictions
imposed on us in connection with the
sale and offering for sale of alcohol. We
therefore will not accept orders from
persons under the age of 18 for any
products containing alcohol; no binding
agreement will arise from any alcohol
order by a person under 18 years.
2 Parties
Only we and the customer making the
order are intended to benefit from the
contract of supply.
3 Minimum Delivery
We reserve the right not to deliver
an order which is valued at less than
£150 (net sales value). An additional
charge may be levied on orders below
this amount.
4 Splitting Charges
For your convenience we are pleased to
split cases of Champagne, Spirits and
sweet wines; however, in some instances
a minimum split quantity may apply.
5 Last Orders
Orders must be received before 3pm on
the day prior to delivery (but certain of
our depots operate to a different cut-off
time – please check at time of order).
TERMS
CONDITIONS6 Returns
Our drivers are not authorised to accept
goods for return without the appropriate
documentation. However, full cases
containing damaged goods may be
returned for full credit at the time of
delivery only.
7 Payment Terms
All credit accounts must be settled by
the 15th of the month following invoice
date and sent to the statement address.
In the event of an account being in
arrears, we reserve the right to withhold
further supplies.
8 Risk and Ownership
• All risks in the goods pass to the
purchaser on delivery. Ownership of
goods delivered to customer shall
remain with us until payment of the
invoiced cost has been received in full.
• Roll cages, pallets and tote boxes
remain our property at all times.
We reserve the right to charge for
any items left at the customer’s
premises at their request which are
not returned on demand or are lost
by the customer.
9 Shortages
The number of items delivered must be
checked in the presence of the driver.
Claims for shortages should be made
at the time of delivery but in any event
claims must be made to the distribution
depot on the day of delivery.
10 Warranty
All goods offered for sale are warranted
to be of the nature, substance and
quality described and to comply with
all statutory requirements from time
to time in force relating to the sale of
beverages (so far as applicable to such
goods). Unless otherwise specified in
the brochure, the size of each bottle of
alcoholic drink is 75cl.
11 Product Durability
Some beverages and most food
products with a life from manufacture
of twelve months or less must by law
be dated either by Best Before or a
Sell By Statement. We as a company
endeavour to ensure that all dated
stock has an optimum remaining
life when we sell to our customers.
All customers are advised to check
the durability dates upon receipt.
We therefore regret that we are unable
to accept returned products relating to
date coding from our customers.
12 Pricing
All items in this list are offered subject
to availability.We reserve the right
to alter prices without notice in the
event of significant unforeseen market
fluctuations, or in the case of pricing
errors. Prices are fixed on the day of
delivery, not when the goods are ordered.
VAT will be charged at the appropriate
rate on goods where applicable.
13 Telephone Call
Monitoring
Please note that your call may be
listened to by one of our telesales
managers or regional trainers to assist
with ongoing training and development
of our staff with the aim of giving you
the best possible service.
14 Limitation of
Liability
• We do not accept liability for any
failure to perform or delay in
performance caused by events
outside of our reasonable control
(including, but not limited, to strikes,
trade disputes, accident, breakdowns,
shortages affecting us or our usual
sources of supply or means of
delivery of the product).
• We accept unlimited liability for
personal injury or death arising from
our negligence and for all other
matters for which it is unlawful for us
to limit our liability under English law.
• Subject to (b) above, we shall have
no liability to you whether in contract,
tort (including negligence) or breach
of statutory duty for any: loss of
profit, loss of business or business
opportunity, loss of contract, loss of
goodwill; or any special or indirect
consequential loss.
15 General Provisions
The contract and any claims arising
in connection with it shall be governed
by English law and any dispute between
us will be resolved exclusively in the
English courts. If any part of the contract
is unenforceable, the unenforceable part
shall be construed to reflect, as nearly
as possible, the original intentions of
the parties. The other provisions of
the contract shall remain in full force
and effect. If we do not insist upon
or enforce strict performance of any
provision of the contract this shall not
mean that we waive our rights under
that provision. Whilst every effort has
been made to ensure the accuracy
of the contents of product lists,
occasionally errors may occur.
Should specific characteristics of our
products be of particular importance
to you, please contact info@vivaswine.
co.uk for more details.
Welcometo the ViVAS Drinks List, which this year has
a food and drinks matching theme. It’s a
subject that is often talked about but seldom
explained so we’ve tried to offer some
simple, practical advice to help you navigate
your way through this subject. Also new for
2011 is the format. Following feedback from
our recent customer survey, we’ve moved the
Spirits and Beer section to the front. You said
you wanted a more complete drinks offer
and so that’s exactly what we’ve done. We’ve
extended the range and benchmarked the
pricing to ensure that we offer great value for
money and we will continue to develop and
price check on a regular basis.
Other additions to the list are some
more of the posh stuff! Our aim when we
started 3 years ago was always to make
life as easy as possible for our customers,
by offering the essential wines from each
country, rather than an endless encyclopaedic
and esoteric range. But increasingly we are
being asked for some more expensive and
iconic wines, so rather than hiding our light
under a bushel we’ve added them in to the
list to share these with you all. As you would
expect we’ve been selective, and only the
best have made it in, but the result is some
fabulous wines bolstering the line-up.
English wine has forced its way on to the
list this year, due to popular demand, with
the Primrose Hill Range making its debut,
produced at the delightful Chapel Down
winery in Kent. This trailblazing outfit is
gaining a growing reputation for the quality
of their home-grown blends. Other notable
newbies to keep an eye out for are a Rosé
and Pinot Grigio joining our exclusive
Gumnut range, new Jackalberry blends
from South Africa and a new Pink Zinfandel
under the exclusive Califia Falls label.
Thanks for your support over the past
12 months and we look forward to helping
you to make your drinks business even
more successful over the coming year.
paul scarratt
ViVAS General Manager
This Drinks List is fully biodegradable and can be recycled. Printed on 9lives which is made from 100% recycled fibre. FSC certified.
How to ORDER
If you’d like to place an order then please either speak to your local 3663 business manager or give your local 3663 depot a
ring and they will be more than happy to help. If you need any further information on our wines then why not try our website
www.vivaswine.co.uk which has lots more information and some helpful hints on food and wine matching amongst other things.
We want you to have your drinks when you need them so any orders that are placed before 3pm will be delivered next day*
by your usual 3663 delivery team. *wherever possible
ABINGDON 0370 3663 620
BASINGSTOKE 0370 3663 800
BATTERSEA 0370 3663 500
BIRMINGHAM 0370 3663 460
BRISTOL 0370 3663 350
EDINBURGH 0370 3663 480
GATESHEAD 0370 3663 450
HARLOW 0370 3663 520
HIGH WYCOMBE 0370 3663 250
LEE MILL 0370 3663 600
MANCHESTER 0370 3663 400
NORTHAMPTON 0370 3663 560
NOTTINGHAM 0370 3663 420
PADDOCK WOOD 0370 3663 670
SALISBURY 0370 3663 650
SCARISBRICK 0370 3663 200
SEVERN BRIDGE 0370 3663 660
STOWMARKET 0370 3663 360
SWANSEA 0370 3663 230
WORTHING 0370 3663 580
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Argentina
Key regions: Mendoza.
Key grape varieties: Malbec and Torrontes.
Climate: The Argentine climate is mostly
semi arid in the North West region, where
most of the vineyards are based, with annual
rainfall of less than 10 inches a year. The
summer daytime temperatures can reach
50º, dropping to 10º at night time.
Australia
Key regions: Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale,
Clare Valley, Coonawarra, Margaret River,
Hunter Valley.
Key grape varieties: Shiraz and Chardonnay
are the undisputed Kylie and Jason of vines.
They account for approximately half of all
the vines that are planted and have become
synonymous with Australian wines. But below
this regal pair there are some other great white
varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and
Riesling. Next in line from a red perspective is
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Grenache.
Climate: Generally pretty warm for most
of the year with some serious heat during
the mid summer months. This is why many
of the wine regions tend to be close to the
coast where the vines are cooled by the sea
breezes giving them a chance to mature at
a slower rate.
Brazil
Serious grape growing is a relatively recent
activity in Brazil although they have been
growing vines since the 17th century.
Italian and Spanish immigrants led the way
planting many of their indigenous varieties.
Key growing region: Rio Grande do Sul.
Key grape varieties: Yet to establish itself
with a particular favourite, Pinot Grigio and
Tempranillo make up a significant proportion
of the plantings.
Climate: Sub-tropical with four clearly defined
vintages a year. The summers are warm with
average temperatures of 30º whilst the winters
are cold with heavy rains and a chilling wind.
California
Key regions: Napa Valley, Sonoma,
Monterey, Central Valley.
Key grape varieties: Zinfandel is California’s
pride and joy and is not found in any quantity
anywhere else in the world or at least under
this name but it is found in Southern Italy
under its original name of Primitivo. Although
this is what the region is perhaps most
famous for, it is the Chardonnay and Cabernet
Sauvignon grape that dominates the vine
landscape followed by Merlot and Sauvignon
Blanc and pockets of Pinot Noir.
Climate: California’s climate is dramatically
shaped by two mountain ranges, both running
roughly north-south. The Coast Range is a
series of rugged forest covered ranges, often
tumbling right to the edge of the Pacific. It’s
a relatively low range with few peaks over
1200 metres. The second range is the Sierra
Nevada, which also runs parallel to the coast,
some 160 to 200 kilometres inland.
Chile
Key regions: The most productive and
well known is the Central Valley, where
the majority of the country's Cabernet
Sauvignon and Chardonnay are produced.
Some premium production of cooler climate
varietals such as Pinot Noir and Sauvignon
Blanc flourishes in the Aconcagua regions,
which houses the Casablanca Valley.
While southern Chile's Bio Bio region is
becoming increasingly renowned for its
aromatic experimentation.
Key grape varieties: Carmenère, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc,
Chardonnay.
Climate: Chile is a long thin country,
dominated by the Andes to the east and the
Pacific to the west. Vineyards stretch from the
Atacama Desert – the driest place on earth -
in the north to the Bio Bio region near the ice
caps of the south.
France
Key regions: Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy,
Champagne, Loire and Rhône.
Key grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay,
Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc.
Climate: France has some of the most varied
climates within its borders with the cool
Atlantic influenced Loire in the north-west
to the sun baked Languedoc and Provence
regions in the south-east and everything in
between. Generally France is considered to
have a Mediterranean climate with warm
summers and cool wet winters but not
reaching the extremes of temperatures that
some New World countries do. There are
however some huge variations within regions
such as Burgundy which has the cool climate
vineyards of Chablis in the north down to
the warm Mâcon region in the South some
150km away.
AOC system: The Appellation Contrôlée
system is the bedrock on which French wine
production is based. It was first introduced in
1935 in a bid to maintain quality standards as
well as the integrity and typicity of the region.
Germany and Austria
Key grape varieties: It's white grapes all
the way for these two. For the Germans,
it’s the Riesling grape that rules the roost
followed by the less regal but equally useful
Müller-Thurgau which often adds the filler
or the bass notes to the high Riesling notes.
Spatburgunder, Pinot Noir to you and I, is the
third most widely grown grape variety and is
a real rising star of the German wine scene.
For the Austrians you need look no further
than the Grüner Veltliner which is the MVP
with over a third of all vineyard area planted
with this grape variety.
Climate: Both these countries tend to have
fairly long, warm and dry growing seasons
and relatively mild and damp winters. The
best vineyards tend to be along the Rhine and
benefit from the summer sun that is reflected
off the slopes and stored in the slate rocks for
slow release during the evenings.
Italy
Key regions: Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto
provide the majority of the high-end wines
whilst Valpolicella, Puglia and Sicily are the
engine room of production with many of the
co-operatives based there.
Key grape varieties: Italy is a country
bursting with indigenous grape varieties
which make navigating it a challenge! The
star turn is Sangiovese which is Chianti’s key
grape but they also have the revered Nebbiolo
which produces the big guns of Barolo and
Barbaresco. The most widely planted white
variety is the Trebbiano which is the major
grape behind Frascati but their most famous
current white is Pinot Grigio, known as Pinot
Gris elsewhere.
Climate: Due to its length, it is a country of
huge variations with cooler pockets at the foot
of the Dolomites in the north and extreme heat
in regions of Puglia and Sicily but generally it
is considered to be a Mediterranean climate
in wine terms. As a broad rule white wines
tend to be grown in the north-east where it is
cooler in summer and enjoy better elevation
and reds are grown in the middle and south.
NEW ZEALAND
Key regions: Marlborough is at the top of
the South Island and is New Zealand’s largest
wine growing region. It has an enviable
international reputation for producing some
of the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world.
It also makes very good Chardonnay and
Riesling and is fast developing a reputation
for high quality Pinot Noir. Of the region’s
ten thousand hectares of vines, one third are
planted with Sauvignon Blanc.
Key grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc,
Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir.
Climate: Lots of sun, cool nights, low autumn
rains and free draining alluvial soils combine
to make NZ one of the world’s great wine
producing countries.
South Africa
Key regions: Production is primarily within
the Cape Province, which includes Paarl,
Constantia and Stellenbosch.
Key grape varieties: Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon
Blanc, Pinotage and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Climate: The majority of the country’s
vineyards are planted along the coast,
benefitting from the influences of the
Atlantic and Indian oceans, resulting in a
primarily Mediterranean climate. Rainfall
is comparatively low and in many regions
irrigation is essential to viticulture.
Spain
Key regions: Rioja (Rioja Baja, Rioja Alta and
Rioja Alavesa), Rias Biaxas, Penedes, Navarra,
La Mancha, Priorat and Jumilla.
Key grape varieties: Despite most of
Spain’s wine production being red, over half
the countries vineyards are planted with
white varietals. This is because Spain also
makes a lot of brandy and sherry. The main
red grape varieties are Tempranillo, a key
ingredient of Rioja, Garnacha (known across
the border in France as Grenache), Bobal
and Monastrell. The main white grape
varieties are Airén and Macabeo, which
make up much of the country's table wine,
Palomino and Pedro Ximenez, prominent
in Sherry,and Albariño, which makes the
deliciously crisp wine of the same name
from Galicia.
Climate: One of the dominant geographical
influences of Spanish viticulture is the vast
plateau known as the Meseta Central that
covers much of central Spain. There are
vineyards in all of Spain’s 17 autonomous
regions - from Galicia in the north-west,
which can receive up to 79 inches of rain
annually, to Murcia in the south-east, where
temperatures frequently top 40º.
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White
Albariño
Wines from this grape are distinctive, aromatic
and have an almost peachy-like aroma.
• This grape is grown principally in North
West Spain where the grapes’ thick skins
help them withstand the particularly
damp climate.
Chardonnay
Most obvious aroma is apples but often
matured in oak so will have an oaky, woody
nose. Can also have tropical fruit flavours and
aromas if particularly ripe.
• The wines tend to come in two styles -
very rich, oaky and full of tropical fruit
(e.g. pineapples and bananas) or unoaked,
minerally, clean apple and citrus fruit and
very dry.
Chenin Blanc
Often has lemon, honey and floral aromas.
It is usually quite simple and fruity.
• A very adaptable grape which can make big
powerful wine, light, simple and refreshing
wine or luscious sweet wines.
• The majority of Chenin comes from either
the Loire or South Africa.
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Gewurztraminer
This is a very distinctive, aromatic and spicy
grape variety. It produces full-bodied wines
with powerful aromas of rose petals, spice
and exotic fruit like lychees.
• Originally grown largely in Alsace in France,
where it makes some very good wines, it’s
now increasingly common in Australia and
New Zealand.
• This wine is the classic match with spicy
food and is often recommended as an
accompaniment with Thai or other Far
Eastern cooking.
Pinot Grigio
Very light and delicate with some refreshing
citrus and apple flavours and aromas.
• Originally from northern Italy it is now
emerging from all corners of the world
including Australia, Argentina and Brazil.
Riesling
Crisp (has high acidity) and delicate, floral
and honeyed flavours. When aged, petrol and
kerosene notes.
• German in origin, this grape is considered
one of the finest grapes in the world.
• Now being grown throughout Australia
and New Zealand.
Sauvignon Blanc
Crisp (has very high acidity) and intense.
Lots of green fruit flavours – gooseberries,
limes, green apples, grass and elderflowers.
• A very distinctive variety which often has
a powerful, herbaceous aroma – this means
grassy, like green leaves, particularly those
from South Africa and New Zealand.
• The Loire is its original home and
Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé are the
prestigious exports.
Viognier
Full bodied and rich, with a distinctive scent
of apricots and peaches. Sometimes with a
little spice and pepper on the nose.
• Mainly grown in the south of France and for
a while all but died out because very few
people were making wine from it. Fortunately,
it has now been rescued from oblivion!
red
Cabernet Sauvignon
This is the grape that makes some of the
worlds most famous and expensive wines.
It traditionally has flavours of blackcurrants,
dark fruit and spice.
• This is thought to be the best red grape in
the world and is capable of making wines
which can age for a very long time.
• It is often blended with Merlot and
sometimes Syrah (Shiraz).
Malbec
These wines are big, fruity and full-bodied with
flavours and aromas of plums and dark fruit.
• Originally grown in the south west of France
where it is known as Cot.
• Argentina is now renowned for making a lot
of really great wine from Malbec.
Merlot
The word most used to describe Merlot is
plummy. You might also find vanilla, other
dark fruit and prunes.
• This is a very popular choice, largely
because it is often very easy drinking, fruity
and smooth.
• It can be similar to Cabernet Sauvignon but
with less tannin.
Nebbiolo
The Nebbiolo grape makes wine which is rich,
full-bodied and has dark fruit flavours. It often
has aromas of tar and violets, making the
scent very complex and interesting.
• This is a grape variety which is largely
grown in the north of Italy and makes some
of the finest Italian wines.
Syrah (Shiraz)
Look for aromas and flavours of cherries, red
fruit, spice and smokiness in Syrah or Shiraz
(as it is known in the New World).
• Big, flavourful and rich wines are often
made with this grape variety.
• Australia’s reputation for wine is partially
based on wines made from Shiraz.
Pinotage
This has flavours and aromas similar to Pinot
Noir but is usually fuller and earthier and can
have a distinctive taste of burnt rubber.
• Pinotage is generally made in South Africa,
where this grape comes from.
Pinot Noir
The flavours and aromas in this grape variety
are overwhelmingly red fruits, especially
raspberries. Sometimes you will get some
spiciness or light oak flavours.
• Pinot Noir is capable of making very fine
wines with great ageing potential.
• These wines tend to be lighter in colour and
lighter bodied. It has been difficult to grow
in countries outside of it’s home in France
but New Zealand’s reputation as a serious
producer is growing rapidly.
Sangiovese
Sangiovese produces a medium to full, dry
wine, which is slightly spicy, with bitter cherry,
spices, tobacco, chocolate and herb flavours.
• This is one of the best known Italian grape
varieties although you will rarely see it
listed on the label as the wine is usually
named after where it is made.
• The famous Tuscan wines of Chianti,
Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano are made with Sangiovese.
Tempranillo
Medium bodied yet powerful wine, often with
tobacco-scents due to oak ageing and with
strawberry, spices and soft toffee.
• This is Spain’s quality grape, and an
essential component of Rioja.
• Without oak it can be quite fruity and spicy,
however much of the wine produced from
Tempranillo spends time in oak.
Zinfandel
Wines made from Zinfandel are fruity and juicy,
easy drinking and full of dark fruit flavours.
• Zinfandel is thought to be the same grape
as a variety which comes from the south
of Italy called Primitivo.
• Zinfadel’s most popular form is as the
off dry, pale pink Zinfadel rosé which
dominates the rosé category.

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50ml Bacardi Superior rum
15ml fresh lime
8-10 mint leaves
30ml gomme syrup
dash soda water
Method
Slap the mint leaves to bruise and
release their flavour, rub around the
edge of a tall high-ball glass and tear
them once before dropping in.Add the
freshly squeezed lime juice, gomme
syrup and half fill with crushed ice. Use
a bar spoon to churn the drink before
filling up with crushed ice. Pour in the
Bacardi Superior rum, a splash of soda
water and swizzle with a bar spoon to
mix. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Bacardi Mojito
-the original Mojito
The original and authentic
Bacardi Superior rum
Mojito; using fresh mint
and fresh-pressed lime
juice to create the most
perfectly balanced, crisp
and refreshing Mojito.
10 years ago most people’s expectation of a cocktail when they walked
in to a bar was a hollowed out pineapple with a couple of straws, a paper
umbrella and a slice of lime perched on top! But things have moved on.
There is even a name for cocktail waiters – a mixologist - and a world
championship of mixology to compete for. Cocktails create a great
opportunity for a bit of theatre and fun behind the bar but if you’re
more of a Frank Spencer than a Tom Cruise then you can always get a
Bacardi premixed cocktail!
The age of theMixologist
Smirnoff Vodka
Smirnoff Vodka is the world’s
biggest selling spirit brand.
Using a unique distillation
process, the triple distilled,
ten times filtered vodka is
pure, clean and ultra smooth.
bombay sapphire
The creation of Bombay
Sapphire is truly unique; with
almonds, grains, lemon peel,
liquorice, juniper berries, oris
root, angelica, coriander seeds,
cassia bark, and crushed
cubeb berries from Java. These
botanicals based on a secret
recipe that dates back to 1761
combine to produce a gin with
citrus aroma, rounded spice and
a touch of juniper. The result is
the complex and refined taste
that gives Bombay Sapphire it’s
extraordinary mixability.
bacardi rum
After 23 years of experimentation,
Don Facundo Bacardi set the
standard for all future premium
white rum. Established in 1862,
Bacardi Rum became the world’s
first premium aged white rum.
Don Facundo combined the
best of dark spirits production
techniques (ageing and blending)
with his pioneering charcoal
filtration process to create a
balanced mixing rum that was
used by cocktail pioneers as
the principle ingredient in the
Mojito. Despite Bacardi and Coke
being the world’s most asked
for branded spirit and mixer
combination, its unique flavour
is also great served over ice with
a squeeze of lime and a mixer of
your choice.
jameson irish
whiskey
Established in 1780, Jameson
is unusual in that it’s a blended
whisky but is from a single
distillery, and uses triple
distillation to create a smooth
whiskey. In Ireland, Jameson is
sometimes shortened to ‘Jemmie’.
remy martin
Remy Martin, dressed in its
sleek black bottle, epitomises
the appeal of cognac – seductive,
rich and complex, it’s an ideal
finish to any meal. Remy Martin
uses brandy from the chalky
Grande and Petit Champagne
regions north of Bordeaux, which
benefit from longer ageing and
result in a brandy with great
finesse and length.
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vodka
Whether vodka originated in Russia (voda – little water) or Poland (wodka) may never be agreed, but now vodka is
incredibly popular around the world. Vodka, by definition, must be a neutral spirit having been distilled and rectified
to at least 96% abv before being diluted back to bottle strength. Almost any produce that contains sugar or starch
can be fermented and distilled to make vodka, but grains or potatoes from local agriculture are most commonly used.
Smirnoff Vodka
Smirnoff Vodka is the world’s biggest selling spirit brand. Using a unique distillation process, the triple distilled, ten
times filtered vodka is pure, clean and ultra smooth.
Smirnoff Red 6 x 70cl £11.09 £66.54 31512
Smirnoff Red 6 x 1.5ltr £22.99 £137.94 40311
Sminoff Lime 6 x 70cl £12.99 £77.94 82101
Smirnoff green Apple 6 x 70cl £12.99 £77.94 82102
other vodka
Eristoff Original 6 x 70cl £10.39 £62.34 82056
Grey Goose Original 6 x 70cl £25.19 £151.14 50081
Moskova 6 x 1.5ltr £17.99 £107.94 50077
Moskova 12 x 70cl £8.49 £101.88 50076
Russian Standard 6 x 70cl £11.39 £68.34 TBC
Absolut Blue 6 x 70cl £12.79 £76.74 07352
Absolut Vanilla 6 x 70cl £13.59 £81.54 92518
Absolut Raspberry 6 x 70cl £13.59 £81.54 50080
Absolut Citron 6 x 70cl £13.79 £82.74 50079
Gin
Gin is a relative newcomer to the spirit world, having only been created in the 17th century in Holland as a form of
medicine, with juniper added to make it more palatable. British troops soon found a taste for “Dutch Courage” and
London subsequently became a centre of production, with “mother’s ruin” at one time being consumed in greater
quantities than beer.
bombay gin
Bombay Sapphire 6 x 70cl £15.29 £91.74 50088
other gin
beefeater 6 x 70cl £12.09 £72.54 50085
Gordon's 6 x 70cl £11.59 £69.54 49549
Gordon's 6 x 1.5ltr £24.19 £145.14 16352
Hendrick's 6 x 70cl £19.69 £118.14 81481
Richmond 12 x 70cl £8.69 £104.28 50083
Tanqueray 6 x 70cl £15.69 £94.14 50087
Rum
Rum can be made in any country that grows sugar cane, but Barbados is thought to be the original home of rum.
Each country or Caribbean island produces a different style of rum, from clear and light Cuban style rums to fuller
Navy dark rums, with every golden hue in between.
Rum is generally made from molasses, the treacle left over from sugar production, and is associated with the
navy and shipping trade that transported sugar to Europe; in fact, the phrase ‘Limeys’ refers to the fact that the
British Navy preferred to take their daily tot (half a pint of rum!) with lime. This penchant for lime also unknowingly
reduced scurvy and helped keep the British Navy supreme!
Bacardi Rum
BACARDI Superior 6 x 1.5ltr £28.89 £173.34 17145
BACARDI Superior 6 x 70cl £13.49 £80.94 13590
other rum
Captain Morgan 6 x 70cl £12.59 £75.54 25675
Captain Morgan 6 x 1.5ltr £27.79 £166.74 50091
Expedition 6 x 70cl £8.69 £52.14 50095
Havana Club Especial 6 x 70cl £13.99 £83.94 50093
Lambs Navy 6 x 70cl £12.99 £77.94 50090
Morgan Spiced 6 x 70cl £14.09 £84.54 50094
Sailor Jerry 6 x 70cl £15.19 £91.14 82032

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Whisky
Whisky, originating from the Scottish “uisge beatha” (water of life), is any distilled grain spirit that has been aged in
wooden casks. Single Malt whisky from Scotland must be from a single distillery using double pot distillation and
using only malted barley; Blended Scotch whisky blends whiskies from multiple distilleries and includes both malt
whisky and grain whisky; bourbon is made from mostly maize (corn) and must be aged in new charred oak barrels
and unfiltered; Tennessee whiskey (Jack Daniel’s) follows the same principles as bourbon, but is filtered through
maple charcoal. The spelling ‘whiskey’ is generally applied to any country outside Scotland, with the exception of Canada.
Jameson irish whiskey
Jameson 6 x 70cl £13.99 £83.94 46656
Jameson 6 x 1.5ltr £29.19 £175.14 07364
other irish whiskey
Bushmills Original 6 x 70cl £12.89 £77.34 50107
Scotch/Malt Whisky
Bell's Original 6 x 70cl £12.79 £76.74 05865
Bell's Original 6 x 1.5ltr £25.99 £155.94 36858
Chivas Regal 6 x 70cl £19.49 £116.94 50104
Famous Grouse 6 x 70cl £12.59 £75.54 25133
Famous Grouse 6 x 1.5ltr £25.99 £155.94 16354
Glenfiddich 6 x 70cl £21.39 £128.34 00532
Glenmorangie 10yr 6 x 70cl £23.19 £139.14 50111
Johnny Walker Red Label 6 x 70cl £15.19 £91.14 50103
Johnny Walker Black Label 6 x 70cl £20.59 £123.54 50105
Laphroaig 10yr 6 x 70cl £23.99 £143.94 50112
Macallan 10yr 6 x 70cl £22.59 £135.54 50114
Monkey Shoulder 6 x 70cl £19.79 £118.74 82063
Oban Whisky 6 x 70cl £28.99 £173.94 50138
Talisker 10yr 6 x 70cl £25.99 £155.94 50117
Teachers 6 x 70cl £12.52 £75.12 26837
Bourbon
Jack Daniel's Old No.7 6 x 70cl £15.89 £95.34 40573
Jack Daniel's Old No.7 6 x 1.5ltr £33.99 £203.94 16350
Makers Mark 6 x 70cl £19.49 £116.94 81418
Brandy
Brandy is a distillate of fermented fruit, most commonly grape wine. This doesn’t mean that any leftover wine is
distilled; in fact, the wine used for premium brandy will be sour and undrinkable. Just like fine wine, the location of
the vineyard defines the quality of the brandy, which is also affected by the distillation methods and ageing process.
The main brandy styles are cognac and armagnac from France, grappa from Italy and pisco from South America.
Cognac is the best known of these, and has to follow very tightly prescribed production processes, which has ensured
a consistently high quality, making it the ‘King of Brandy’. The quality of cognac is generally classified by age, with VS
requiring that the youngest component is at least two years old, VSOP four years and XO six years.
Remy Martin
Remy Martin VSOP 6 x 70cl £25.49 £152.94 46660
other Cognac
Courvoisier VS 40% 6 x 70cl £18.59 £111.54 25189
Courvoisier VS 40% 6 x 1.5ltr £39.19 £235.14 16353
Courvoisier VSOP 40% 6 x 70cl £28.39 £170.34 50158
Hennesey XO 6 x 70cl £79.49 £476.94 50159
Martell VS 6 x 70cl £17.79 £106.74 73310
Martell VS 6 x 1.5ltr £38.69 £232.14 50157
other brandy
3 Barrels Brandy 6 x 70cl £13.49 £80.94 50156
Dubaron Napoleon Brandy 12 x 70cl £8.79 £105.48 04802
Tequila
Jose Cuervo Clasico 6 x 70cl £14.99 £89.94 50098
Jose Cuervo Gold Especial 6 x 70cl £14.99 £89.94 50100
Sambuca
Luxardo Sambuca Nera 6 x 70cl £14.25 £85.50 82036
Romana Sambuca 6 x 70cl £14.39 £86.34 50143

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Liqueurs
Bailey's Irish Cream 6 x 70cl £11.19 £67.14 40572
Bailey's Irish Cream 6 x 1.5ltr £22.99 £137.94 16351
Blue Curacao 6 x 50cl £7.65 £45.90 50144
Creme de Bananes 17% 6 x 50cl £7.75 £46.50 81734
Creme de Cacao white 24% 6 x 50cl £7.75 £46.50 81735
Creme de Cassis 17% 6 x 50cl £6.35 £38.10 50146
Creme de Menthe 24% 6 x 50cl £7.75 £46.50 50145
Triple Sec Curacao 38% 6 x 50cl £9.39 £56.34 50147
Chambord Raspberry 6 x 70cl £14.85 £89.10 81768
Cointreau 6 x 70cl £15.99 £95.94 00536
Grand Marnier 6 x 70cl £19.39 £116.34 46662
Kahlua 6 x 70cl £14.69 £88.14 52465
Southern Comfort 6 x 70cl £15.09 £90.54 40574
Southern Comfort 6 x 1.5ltr £31.79 £190.74 50141
Stone's Ginger Wine 12 x 70cl £6.99 £83.88 50459
Tia Maria 6 x 70cl £12.19 £73.14 17228
Triple Sec 6 x 50cl £9.39 £56.34 50147
Amaretto Di Saronno 6 x 70cl £13.79 £82.74 07353
Drambuie 6 x 70cl £20.29 £121.74 07354
Midori Melon 6 x 70cl £13.09 £78.54 81884
Passoa passion fruit 6 x 70cl £10.49 £62.94 81898
RTDs
Jack Daniel's Cola - can 12 x 330ml £21.49 82028
Smirnoff Ice Black 24 x 275ml £24.99 08464
Smirnoff Ice Red 24 x 275ml £24.49 52482
Smirnoff Ice Red - PET 24 x 275ml £25.99 97102
Smirnoff Tonic - can 12 x 250ml £15.49 82097
Southern Comfort Lemonade Lime - can 12 x 250ml £18.19 82030
Gordon’s Tonic - can 12 x 250ml £15.49 82903
Gordon’s Slimline Tonic - can 12 x 250ml £15.49 82095
Pimm's Lemonade - can 12 x 250ml £14.19 82098
Fortified
Blandy's Clarence Maderia 6 x 75cl £9.59 £57.54 25335
Leyenda Fino sherry 6 x 75cl £5.99 £35.94 12006
Tio Pepe fino sherry 6 x 75cl £8.99 £53.94 07351
Leyenda Amontillado sherry 6 x 75cl £5.99 £35.94 11999
Croft Original pale cream Sherry 6 x 75cl £8.49 £50.94 25219
Harvey's Bristol Cream Sherry 6 x 75cl £8.79 £52.74 25192
Leyenda Oloroso sherry 6 x 75cl £5.99 £35.94 12000
Dow's Tawny port 6 x 75cl £7.79 £46.74 81465
Dow's Ruby port 6 x 75cl £7.79 £46.74 81454
Graham's LBV port 6 x 75cl £9.39 £56.34 81473
Taylor's LBV Port 6 x 75cl £10.29 £61.74 46654
Vermouth
Cinzano Bianco 6 x 75cl £5.89 £35.34 30911
Martini Bianco 6 x 75cl £5.95 £35.70 50070
Martini Bianco 6 x 1.5ltr £11.59 £69.54 50073
Martini Extra Dry 6 x 75cl £5.95 £35.70 50067
Martini Extra Dry 6 x 1.5ltr £11.59 £69.54 33745
Martini Rosso 6 x 75cl £5.95 £35.70 12068
Martini Rosso 6 x 1.5ltr £11.59 £69.54 50068
Speciality
After Shock Blue Citrus 6 x 70cl £17.89 £107.34 82042
After Shock Hot Cool Red 6 x 70cl £17.89 £107.34 82044
Archers Peach Schnapps 6 x 70cl £9.49 £56.94 16663
Archers Peach Schnapps 6 x 1.5ltr £19.19 £115.14 16349
Campari Bitter 6 x 70cl £12.65 £75.90 50150
Jagermeister 6 x 70cl £15.39 £92.34 13374
La Fee NV Absinthe 6 x 70cl £16.59 £99.54 82045
Malibu 6 x 70cl £10.29 £61.74 51691
Malibu 6 x 1.5ltr £22.99 £137.94 50151
Pernod 6 x 70cl £15.29 £91.74 55978
PEYCHAUD Bitters 12 x 148ml £6.49 £77.88 14463
Pimm's No.1 6 x 70cl £11.29 £65.94 00552
Pimm's No.1 6 x 1.5ltr £24.35 £146.10 50152
Sagatiba Pura Cachaça 6 x 70cl £12.99 £77.94 82047
Warninks Advocaat 6 x 70cl £10.09 £60.54 51082

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Beer
While most would consider wine to be the natural partner to food, there has been a growing trend for beers to
be served as the ideal match to certain foods. The classic example is to match local cuisine with a local beer, so
premium Asian beers with a curry or sharp Mexican lagers with spicy foods. Other examples of beer types that
complement certain foods are fish with wheat beers; chocolate with a stout, for example, Guinness; or sausages
with a full-bodied bitter.
Cobra
Founded in 1989 by Karan Bilmoria, then aged 27 and £20,000 in debt. Over time, countless combinations were
brewed to eventually create the perfect beer to accompany curry. First brewed in Bangalore, Cobra is brewed
from a blend of malted barley, maize, hops, rice, yeast, water, and a little less gas than other beers. Distinctive,
clean and extra smooth in taste, the 660ml bottles are great for sharing with friends at the dining table, the 330ml
for a single serving.
Cobra 12 x 660ml £21.99 82073
Cobra 24 x 330ml £21.99 82071
Tuborg
Originating from Denmark in 1880, Tuborg is growing in popularity through its links with a number of high profile
music events such as Reading and Leeds festivals.
Tuborg 24 x 275ml £16.59 71132
other world beer
Beck's Alcohol free 24 x 275ml £15.59 24207
Beck's 24 x 275ml £17.79 46626
Budweiser 24 x 330ml £23.09 40422
Stella Artois 24 x 330ml £17.79 46628
Peroni Nastro Azzurro 15 x 660ml £27.49 82083
Grolsch 24 x 275ml £23.39 82077
Carlsberg 24 x 275ml £14.79 46624
Carling 24 x 300ml £16.99 81506
Miller Genuine Draught 24 x 330ml £21.49 82078
Peroni Nastro Azzurro 24 x 330ml £21.49 52473
Singha 24 x 330ml £22.99 82088
Sol 24 x 330ml £21.79 82089
Budvar Budweiser 24 x 330ml £22.69 97101
Corona Extra 24 x 330ml £22.99 52472
Hoegaarden Wheat Beer 24 x 330ml £24.99 24062
Coopers Pale Ale 24 x 330ml £28.49 82217
Coors Light 24 x 330ml £20.99 82074
GrolsCh 12 x 450ml £26.29 82077
GrolsCh 24 x 275ml £23.40 TBC
Packaged Beer - PET
Carling 24 x 500ml £33.79 81596
Carlsberg 24 x 500ml £26.69 97790
Bottled Ale - glass
Newcastle Brown Ale 12 x 550ml £19.29 46630
Tanglefoot 8 x 500ml £11.49 83285
Fuller's London Pride 24 x 330ml £23.99 TBC
Packaged Beer - cans
Boddingtons Bitter Draught 24 x 440ml £24.69 36822
Stella Artois 24 x 440ml £25.49 36821
Budweiser 24 x 440ml £26.39 81727
Tennent's 24 x 500ml £20.99 44089
Carling 24 x 500ml £22.99 81494
Stout
Guinness draught - Can 24 x 440ml £28.49 27539
Guinness Surger - Can 24 x 520ml £33.99 82100
CIDER
Bulmers Strongbow - can 24 x 440ml £20.99 07365
Kopparberg Apple 15 x 500ml £20.09 80326
Kopparberg Elderflower Lime 15 x 500ml £23.49 81419
Kopparberg Mixed Fruit 15 x 500ml £23.49 80327
Kopparberg Pear 15 x 500ml £20.09 80323
Magners Irish Cider 12 x 568ml £17.99 86782
Magners Irish Cider 24 x 330ml £25.99 TBC
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Schweppes Tonic Water 24 x 125ml £9.77 12760
Schweppes Slimline Tonic Water 24 x 125ml £9.50 12767
Schweppes Orange Juice 24 x 125ml £11.44 12772
Schweppes Tomato Juice 24 x 125ml £11.44 12779
Schweppes Tonic Water 24 x 200ml £15.81 09165
Schweppes Bitter lemon 24 x 200ml £15.52 09168
Schweppes Soda Water 24 x 200ml £15.81 09169
Schweppes Slimline Tonic Water 24 x 200ml £12.90 12781
SCHWEPPES CANADA GINGER ALE 24 x 125ml £7.82 80182
Schweppes Tomato Juice 24 x 200ml £13.78 12798
Schweppes Lemonade 24 x 200ml £10.44 87410
Diet Coke 24 x 200ml £14.00 13700
Coca Cola 24 x 200ml £14.00 13737
Appletiser 12 x 275ml £12.33 16773
BRITVIC JUICE GRAPEFRUIT 24 x 160ml £9.19 89249
BRITVIC JUICE PINEAPPLE 24 x 160ml £9.19 89254
BRITVIC JUICE ORANGE 24 x 160ml £9.19 89250
BRITVIC JUICE GRAPEFRUIT 24 x 160ml £9.19 89249
BRITVIC JUICE PINEAPPLE 24 x 160ml £9.19 89254
PET
Diet Coke 6 x 2ltr £14.91 15647
Coca Cola 6 x 2ltr £14.91 18411
Schweppes Lemonade 6 x 2ltr £11.12 06530
Pre-mix - BIB
Coca Cola Concentrate 1 x 7ltr Bag £67.49 01753
Diet Coke Concentrate 1 x 7ltr Bag £67.49 01756
Sprite Concentrate 1 x 7ltr Bag £67.49 01773
Fanta Concentrate 1 x 7ltr Bag £67.49 01774
Schweppes lemonade Concentrate 1 x 7ltr Bag £66.83 91898
Schweppes Tonic water Concentrate 1 x 7ltr Bag £66.84 91897
HILDON NATURAL MINERAL Water
Still, Glass BOTTLE 24 x 330ml £14.75 47657
Still, Glass BOTTLE 12 x 750ml £11.89 47659
Gently Carbonated, Glass BOTTLE 24 x 330ml £14.75 47658
Gently Carbonated, Glass BOTTLE 12 x 750ml £11.89 47660
SPRINGBOURNE NATURAL MINERAL Water
Still, Glass bottle 12 x 750ml £8.17 03798
Still, Glass bottle 12 x 1ltr £9.42 56295
Sparkling, Glass bottle 12 x 750ml £8.18 03799
Sparkling, Glass bottle 12 x 1ltr £9.42 56296
Still, PET 24 x 330ml £7.04 56288
Still, PET 24 x 500ml £8.63 56291
Sparkling, PET 24 x 330ml £7.04 56290
Sparkling, PET 24 x 500ml £8.63 56292
SYRUPS JUICES
GOMME SYRUP 6 x 70cl £20.94 TBC
Grenadine Syrup 6 x 70cl £20.94 50148
Ocean Spray Classic Cranberry Juice Tetra 12 x 1ltr £20.50 57531
ENERGY DRINKS
RED BULL 24 x 250ml £20.76 38304
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DID YOU KNOW?
Dom Pérignon was originally charged
by his superiors at the Abbey of
Hautvillers to get rid of the bubbles
as the pressure in the bottles caused
many of them to burst in the cellar.
The mysterious circumstance
surrounding the then unknown process
of fermentation and carbonic gas
caused some critics to call the sparkling
creations “The Devil's Wine”.
style Guide
Blanc de Noirs A French term (literally
“white of blacks”) for a Champagne
produced entirely from black grapes.
Blanc de Blancs French term that
means “white of whites”, and is used
to designate Champagnes made
exclusively from Chardonnay grapes.
Rosé The Rosé wines of Champagne
are produced either by leaving the clear
juice of black grapes to macerate on
its skins for a brief time (known as the
saigneé method) or, more commonly, by
adding a small amount of still Pinot Noir
red wine to the sparkling wine cuvée.
Prestige Cuvée This is considered to
be the producers top of the range wine
and is not always produced every year
depending on the quality of the vintage.
Dom Pérignon is probably the most
popular example of this style of wine.
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JACQUES CARTIER
Jaques Cartier is a classic pouring champagne which really delivers. Made from an even mix of the Holy
Trinity of Champagne grapes – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier – it’s a reliable blend that’s a real
crowd-pleaser whatever the occasion.
Brut NV 6 £16.01 £96.06 81774
Produced by the Laurent Perrier winemaking team, this wine has a serious pedigree for the price. A toasty nose, good weight
on the palate and gorgeous green apple and lemon flavours.
VEUVE DELAROY
A top value Champagne made by one of the regions’s biggest houses but still carrying the name of widow
Delaroy who established it in the 19th century after the death of her artist husband in the Franco-Prussian war.
Their “House blend” majors on the Pinot pair (Pinot Noir 40% and Pinot Meunier 40%) with the heavier, more
citrus character of the Chardonnay grape making up just 20% of the blend.
Brut NV 6 £17.22 £103.32 30185
Veuve Delaroy is a fresh and delicate Champagne with hints of strawberry, a squeeze of citrus and some nutty almond notes.
Rosé NV 6 £20.32 £121.92 30186
Wild strawberries, juicy redcurrants and toasted hazelnuts combine to create this cracking pink fizz.
DE CASTELLANE
De Castellane is a family-run business owned by Laurent Perrier, which seems to us the perfect balance between
the consistency and style of the family management, coupled with the scale and expertise of the larger
Champagne House. De Castellane has been around a while; 115 years to be precise, and their striking buildings
and 66m high bell tower are very much part of the Epernay skyline. But there’s more there than meets the eye,
with some 6km of cellars lying beneath, housing thousands of bottles in perfect temperature-controlled safety.
We love their distinctive label, which is adorned with the unmissable red cross, the emblem of France’s oldest
military regiment.
Croix Rouge Saint Andre Brut NV 6 £20.05 £120.30 81773
An easy-drinking style with great poise and balance. Delicate, clean and crisp fruit with a touch of biscuit on the finish.
CROIX SAINT ROUGE Rosé NV 6 £23.77 £142.62 92530
This award winning Brut Rosé has a delicate salmon pink colour, a fruity and floral nose and a palate with complexity,
roundness and freshness combining the delightful flavours of stewed and wild strawberries. Winner of the Rosé
Champagne Trophy at the Decanter Wine Awards 2009.
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Champagne’s not just foraperitifs but can make amatch throughout a meal.Think about matching
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Lanson have been making top quality champagne for nearly 300 years and have built an enviable reputation.
They’re one of the top players in Champagne with the distinct advantage of being able to source grapes from
throughout the region. This means that they can pick and choose their grapes to ensure that their “House”
style remains consistently high, year after year.
Black Label NV 6 £25.05 £150.30 46651
The Lanson “House style” is much fresher and crisper than most, making it ideal as an aperitif wine. Crisp green apples,
lip-smacking citrus and a touch of honey on the finish.
BRUT Rosé NV 6 £29.13 £174.78 30189
BRUT Rosé 20cl NV 24 £9.49 £227.76 30203
Delicate strawberry and red cherry aromas with a touch of toast and honey. The palate dances with red fruit and a lovely
citrus twist.
LAURENT-PERRIER
Laurent-Perrier traces its roots back to 1812 when a former cooper and bottler by the name of Alphonse
Pierlot purchased two vineyards. Pierlot willed his company to his cellar master, Eugene Laurent, who ran it
with his wife, Mathilde Emilie Perrier. After Eugene Laurent died in 1887 his widow took control and attached
her name to the company, changing it to Veuve Laurent-Perrier (veuve being the French word for widow).
After the hardships of the first world war, it was then sold to an indomitable lady by the name of Mary-Louise
Lanson de Nonancourt, who managed to keep it afloat during the second world war by taking the unusual steps
of mortgaging 1000 cases of Champagne that she had concealed in the cellar walls to stop the booty from
being confiscated by the Germans. The Nonancourt family are still heavily involved in the Champagne House
and have seen their profile rocket in recent years with the rise in popularity of their iconic rosé Champagne.
Brut NV 6 £26.64 £159.84 08938
Pale gold in colour with fine and effervescent bubbles. Delicate, fresh aromas of citrus and apple tingle on the palate delivering
a rounded toasty finish.
Cuvée Rosé Brut NV 6 £41.26 £247.56 93388
An iconic rosé Champagne. From the distinctive and beautifully designed bottle to the subtle red berry fruit, vivacious bubbles
and gorgeous salmon-pink colour, it is a richly deserved reputation.
VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN
The House of Clicquot was founded in 1772, but owes its current fame to the founder’s remarkable
daughter-in-law, Nicole Barbe Clicquot. Widowed in 1805, she took the bull by the horns and developed
the business both technically and commercially in to the Champagne “powerhouse” that it is now.
The distinctive orange label was first introduced in the mid-19th century and has become synonymous
with an enduring and quality champagne.
Yellow Label Brut NV 6 £32.38 £194.28 30219
Veuve Clicquot’s famous Yellow Label is one of the best-loved and best-selling Champagnes in the UK, famed for its rich,
biscuity aromas and smooth, full-bodied taste.
Moët CHANDON
Moët Chandon are at the very heart of Champagne’s sucess. They have carefully nurtured the wines
through good times and bad, building the story of Champagne in to a truly inspiring and aspirational wine.
They now produce more Champagne than anyone else in the region with a quite staggering production
but the quality still remains remarkably high.
Brut Imperial NV 6 £29.03 £174.18 42069
Distinctive aromas of brioche and crunchy green apples with a crisp acidity on the palate.
BOLLINGER
The Champagne of choice for James Bond and if its good enough for Bond we think it must be worth a
spot on the our list. Founded by Jacques Bollinger in 1829, this house is one of the few in Champagne to
still be family owned. The “House” style is to produce wines rich in Pinot Noir and are one of the very few
houses that actually mature their wines in oak for an extended period. Two thirds of the grapes come from
Bollinger's own vineyards (157ha), which guarantees consistency in the quality of its wines year after year.
Special Cuvée NV 6 £35.33 £211.98 91155
A sophisticated and complex Pinot Noir-dominated Champagne, which has the distinctive toasty finish of the Bollinger
“house” style.
DOM PÉRIGNON
Dom Pérignon is only produced in the finest vintages. Usually a blend of half Pinot Noir and half Chardonnay
(give or take a few per cent here or there), it is rightly regarded as one of the very best Champagnes, with
the ability to age gracefully over many years. The wine is named after Pierre Pérignon, the monk at the
Abbey of Hautvillers who, legend has it, 'discovered Champagne' in the 17th Century and announced it was
like “drinking stars” presumably after a few glasses of the stuff!
Dom PÉrignon 2002 6 £94.45 £566.70 30218
Rightly regarded as one of the very finest Champagnes, Dom Pérignon is supremely elegant with delicate citrus, apricot,
brioche and apple flavours and a length that just keep on going.
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MARQUIS DE LA TOUR
Crémant is one of France’s best kept secrets. Made exactly the same way as its bigger, more expensive
brother, Champagne, it’s one of the best value wines available. This Marquis de la Tour sparkling is produced
by one of the Loire’s most famous names, Remy Pannier. These guys know every corner of this northerly
region and have put together a couple of blends using two of the region’s stars, Chenin and Cabernet
Franc, along with Champagne’s favourite, Chardonnay. The rosé in particular is one of our best-sellers and
represents fantastic bang for your buck.
Brut NV 6 £5.99 £35.94 30220
A delicious, sparkling Crémant from a quality producer. Fresh green apple, lime and citrus flavours make this a perfect choice
for any occasion that demands a touch of indulgence.
Rosé NV 6 £6.23 £37.38 08921
A great alternative to Champagne, this sparkler has strawberry and red cherry flavours, perfect for any ocassion.
CONTI NERI
Prosecco has enjoyed a resurgence over the last couple of years as people look for alternatives to
Champagne. Prosecco can only be made from Glera grapes (previously also known as Prosecco grapes). The
Glera grapes are grown in several regions of Italy, but Prosecco (which is now a DOC) can be produced only
in the regions of Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto. Proseccos generally have a lighter, fresher and fruitier style
due to the different production method and a lack of bottle age which is proving very popular particularly
with female drinkers. Bis Bis is produced from a combination of the Prosecco grape (Glera) and the other
local star, Raboso, and is a great aperitif-style sparkling rosé wine.
Prosecco di Prosecco NV 6 £9.24 £55.44 30235
A delicious alternative to Champagne, this Prosecco has a lighter and fruitier style making it incredibly moreish! A bright
straw-yellow colour with lovely aromas of pears and wildflowers that burst right out of the glass.
Bis Bis Raboso/Glera Rosé Frizzante NV 6 £5.58 £33.48 11011
Light cherry in colour, this Italian lightly sparkling wine is an attractive blend of strawberry and raspberry flavours, finished off
with a citrus twist.
FREIXENET
Freixenet has been producing outstanding Cava for over 100 years and has always been a family-run
business despite their unprecendented success. But rather than rest on their laurels, the family has
developed some quite phenomenal technology, in conjuction with the boffins from NASA (yes that’s NASA,
the space agency!), to develop the ultimate yeasts for their wines. This sort of drive marks Freixenet out as
true pioneers and guardians of the spirit and quality of the Cava name, and we’re delighted to have their
wines exclusively available to ViVAS customers.
Cordon Negro Cava Brut Reserva NV 6 £8.42 £50.52 96191
Cordon Negro Cava Brut 20cl NV 12 £2.92 £35.04 91351
A fantastic fizz with bags of green and red apple flavours, a generous wedge of citrus and a slightly biscuity finish.
Cordon Cava Rosado NV 6 £8.42 £50.52 96195
Cordon Cava Rosado 20cl NV 12 £2.96 £35.52 70086
Showing all the elegance and quality that Cava can provide, this has beautiful red summer fruit flavours followed by a long,
creamy finish.
THOMAS MITCHELL
Thomas Mitchell’s first vines were planted in the early 1970s after Australian wine industry legend Colin
Preece identified an old patch of grazing land known as Blackwood Park as having great winemaking
potential. This pioneering spirit continues to this day with new winemaker Ben Haines at the controls.
Brut NV 6 £7.59 £45.54 30226
Unlike the Aussie cricket team, this wine has real backbone! This is a cracking sparkling wine made predominantly from
Chardonnay and Semillon grapes, which bring together tropical fruit flavours, citrus and a hint of peach.
LINDAUER
Lindauer is New Zealand’s biggest-selling sparkler and was the first NZ wine producer to use the traditional
“Champagne method” of production (the 2nd fermentation occurring in the bottle). The first vintage was
produced in 1981 and since then they have built a steady reputation for some serious sparkling production.
The fruit is sourced from the cooler climate North Island regions of Gisborne and Hawkes Bay and picked
early to ensure the natural acidity is retained; a key component for quality sparkling production. Chardonnay
and Pinot Noir, the traditional mainstay of Champagne, form the basis of the Brut blend, with some careful
pressing and handling in the winery. Unlike many sparkling wines, the wines are then stored in bottle for 12
months ageing before they are considered suitable for release, giving them a lovely rich, yeasty flavour that
adds that touch of class.
Brut CUVÉE NV 6 £8.88 £53.28 92528
Toasty aromas with hints of lemon and apple, a generous mousse and a palate with red pinot fruit, golden delicious apple with
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Goose fat, Fleur de Sel
(sea salt), Green Puy lentils,
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did you know?
The concept of terroir; which refers to the unique
combination of natural factors associated with
any particular vineyard, is “the” essential factor of
French winemaking and central to their Appellation
Controlée system. It includes such factors as soil,
underlying rock, altitude, slope of hill or terrain,
orientation toward the sun and microclimate
(typical rain, winds, humidity, temperature
variations, etc.). Even in the same area, no two
vineyards have exactly the same terroir and
this will dictate whether the vineyard is declared
Grand Cru Chablis or Petit Chablis for example and
they can de separated by just a couple of metres.
FoodieFACTS
Matching French wines iscomparatively easy, just lookat how the locals do it. Fishwith Loire wines, duck and richfoods with Gascon wines andgame and hearty stews
with Burgundies.
The third weekend in November hosts the “Les Trois Glorieuses”,
or “the three glorious days”, centred on the Hospice de Beaune wine
auction, which is the oldest in the world. It dates from 1859
when 189 barrels of fine Burgundy wine were sold there. During
the weekend, the producers of the town open their cellar doors for
enthusiasts to taste their latest vintage.The pinnacle of the festival
is the Paulée, which is a celebration of the King of Burgundian
wines, Meursault.The producers all get together with friends,
families and VIPs to celebrate the end of harvest and generally
have a good knees-up which, according to a reliable source,
is not for the faint-hearted!
LES TROIS Glorieuses
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LA SERRE
The La Serre pair are made by the same winemaking team that makes the Serle Noir wines, so the quality
is reassuringly high despite their dimunitive stature. The wines are bottled in lightweight Burgundy-style
glass bottles.
Sauvignon Blanc,
Vin de Pays d’Oc 18.75cl 2010 48 £1.77 £84.96 92837
Gooseberries and citrus muddled together to create a food-friendly Sauvignon from the South of France.
Merlot, Vin de Pays d’Oc 18.75cl 2010 48 £1.70 £81.60 92833
Plums and cherries blend perfectly with soft juicy tannins..
GRAVITé
These wines are the prefect tonic to the super-charged fruit-packed specimens from the New World as they
are restrained and sophisticated with lovely layers of flavour. The Gravité wines are produced by the crack
winemaking team at Foncalieu; an impressive, quality-focused co-operative based near the ancient city of
Carcasonne in the Languedoc.
Blanc Medium, Vin de Pays d’Oc 2010 6 £4.60 £27.60 09821
This off-dry wine erupts with ripe tropical fruit which cascades from the glass and envelop you in a warming cosy blanket
of flavour.
Blanc, Vin de Pays d’Oc 2010 6 £4.60 £27.60 30004
Bright, fresh and fruity with peach, pear and passion fruit flavours on the thirst-quenching palate.
Rosé, Vin de Pays d’Oc 2010 6 £4.60 £27.60 30005
A great summer rosé with a vibrant pink colour, jammy red fruits and a refreshing finish.
Rouge, Vin de Pays d’Oc 2010 6 £4.60 £27.60 30008
Packed with juicy vibrant red fruits, the wine is soft, rounded and far too easy to drink.
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SERLE NOIR
The Serle Noir wines are sourced from the Languedoc-Rousillon region of France. This region has a perfect
grape-growing climate, which is why there are over 3000km2
of vines carpeting the area, three times that
of Bordeaux. Over recent years, many of the vineyards have either been scrubbed up or developed to
improve the wine quality and it now represents one of the best value corners of France. Vins de Pays d’Oc
wines have become a reliable indicator of quality and the Serle Noir wines are no exception.
Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de Pays d’Oc 2010 6 £5.21 £31.26 12356
Distinctly French in style, this Sauvignon Blanc has more refined green fruit and citrus flavours than its New World counterparts.
Chardonnay, Vin de Pays d’Oc 2010 6 £5.21 £31.26 73822
This is what the Languedoc does best. Classy Chardonnay with plenty of ripe tropical fruit with a proper backbone of acidity to
deliver the perfect balance.
Viognier, Vin de Pays d’Oc 2010 6 £5.21 £31.26 77248
Viognier is the darling of the wine fraternity and this example is a class drop. Perfumed peach and apricot is its unmistakable
calling card, backed up by a rich and well put-together body.
Merlot Rosé, Vin de Pays d’Oc 2010 6 £5.21 £31.26 96185
Ripe flavours of raspberries and red cherries dominate the nose and palate leading on to a clean finish.
Merlot, Vin de Pays d’Oc 2010 6 £5.21 £31.26 11084
Like an instant St.Tropez tan! There’s so much sun in this wine that you can just taste it. Lush sweet plums and black cherries.
Syrah, Vin de Pays d’Oc 2010 6 £5.21 £31.26 79380
Syrah, from the South of France, has more restrained black fruits than its showy Shiraz cousin from Down Under, with its
savoury notes of provence herbs make it a great food wine.
Rhône
LOUIS BERNARD
The wines of the Rhône can be produced from a number of different grapes but the lion’s share are Grenache
and Syrah based with Cinsault and Mourvèdre playing a supporting role. The vast majority of wines are
Côtes du Rhône wines whilst Crozes-Hermitage and Châteauneuf-du-Pape make up a relatively small but
prestigious proportion of production. Based in Orange, this Rhône collective goes from strength to strength,
producing good examples from all the main appellations across the Southern Rhône, sourcing grapes from
over 40 different estates. Taking over the reins is new chief winemaker Ralph Garcin, who brings with him
international winemaking experience from stints on the west coast of America and Burgundy. The results are
wines with plenty of fruit but with a distinct sense of place.
Côtes du Rhône Rouge, Cuvée des
Prelats 37.5cl NV 12 £4.08 £48.96 09510
Soft, juicy Côtes du Rhône with classic strawberry Grenache fruit matched with Syrah's tell-tale peppery spice. Rounded, ripe
and fruity with bags of character.
Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2006 6 £6.85 £41.10 30132
This is what the Rhône is all about, showing the more elegant side to the Syrah grape supported by a host of other local
grape varieties. Blackberry and juicy blackcurrants are balanced by a savoury black pepper and spice layer.
Côtes du Rhône Villages 2006 6 £7.46 £44.76 30133
Fabulously fruity Côtes du Rhône with ripe red berry fruit on both the nose and palate: strawberries, raspberries and cherries all
make cameo appearances. The structure is soft and approachable with juicy tannins and fresh acidity.
Crozes-Hermitage 2006 6 £10.50 £63.00 30135
Sinfully rich, with bundles of spicy black fruit and a length that seems to go on forever.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Les Galets 2006 6 £18.10 £108.60 30140
A brilliant example of a Châteauneuf with impeccable breeding – big, bold and spicy with rich black fruit and a smidge of spice.
ELS PYRENEUS
Launched in 2008 to great acclaim, the Els Pyreneus range throws away the old political borders to unite
some of the most exciting wine regions on both the French and Spanish sides of the Pyrenees. The wines
are made by top winemaker Jean Marc Lafage and are sourced from old vines in Roussillon, Emporda
and Calatayud. Despite the wines all reflecting their individual terroirs, they’re linked by a fantastic intensity
of fruit and minerality that marks them out from the crowd.
Picpoul de Pinet 2010 6 £6.63 £39.78 70090
One of France’s forgotten gems, fresh, racy and lean. Medium-bodied with a pale yellow complexion, a flowery nose, and a
solid slug of citrus and tropical fruits.
Muscat de Rivesaltes 50cl 2010 6 £8.55 £51.30 81777
An unusual and very distinctive dessert wine produced in small quantities in the Languedoc-Rousillon. Made from the Muscat
d’Alexandrie and Muscat à Petits Grains grapes, it has a very floral nose and a palate rich with apricot, honey and orange
flavours and a balancing acidity on the finish.
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Château CANTELYS
Daniel Cathiard purchased Château Cantelys, in Pessec-Leognan, in 1994. It’s located on a superb, gravelly
rise across from the science park in Martillac and is a neighbour of Châteaux Smith Haut Lafitte and
Rochemorin. The château has 30 hectares in production (20 with red wine varieties, 10 with white).
Château Cantelys, Pessac-Leognan 2006 6 £18.85 £113.10 96231
A classic red Bordeaux from the Graves region just to the south of the city. Medium-bodied and elegant with deep blackcurrant,
cedar wood and cigar smoke notes.
Château DU LEVANT
The second wine of the highly-rated Château Liot in Barsac, Château du Levant Sauternes is made from younger
vines on the 20-hectare estate. 30-year-old vines are grown on red clay layers upon some limestone subsoil.
Botrytis-affected grapes are hand-picked after several sortings, lightly crushed and then fermented in stainless
steel. After traditional winemaking, the wine is aged for 18 months in stainless steel tanks.
Château du Levant, Sauternes 37.5cl 2008 12 £9.39 £112.68 94625
Sauternes is probably the most famous region for sweet wines in the world and this juicy number ticks all the boxes with
flavours of apricot, citrus, caramel, vanilla and cream. The fantastic acidity cuts through the lusciously sweet fruit to leave
the palate refreshed.
ALSACE
CAVE DE RIBEAUVILLé
The vineyards of Ribeauvillé have been here since the beginning of time. It was the Lords of Ribeaupierre
and the Benedictine monks who first made use of the natural resources with its south-facing slopes and
different soils. In 1895 the co-operative was founded to help winegrowers to cope with times of crisis.
The co-op has managed over the past hundred years to keep the original spirit going and the quality of the wines
has grown and grown. All the fruit is meticulously hand-picked to produce a superb range of boutique wines.
Andante Gewurztraminer/Muscat 2010 6 £8.24 £49.44 82744
As clean and crisp as the Alsatian air that helped create it, this bountiful blend is packed with ripe, sweet tropical fruit.
Bordeaux
Château L’EGLISE
Decent Claret can be hard to find at a reasonable price and is always a joy when you do find it. So we were
delighted when our buying team unearthed this little beauty to add to the list. A blend of the usual suspects
from the region of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
Château L’Eglise, Bordeaux 2009 6 £6.83 £40.98 10865
A true Bordelaise; rich, suave and sophisticated! Lovely blackcurrant and plum fruit combined with fine, savoury tannins and a
well balanced finish.
Château LA CROIX FERRANDaT
St-Emilion is all about the Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes which combine to create a smoother more rounded
style of Bordeaux from a younger age than their more highly structured Cabernent Sauvignon-dominated rivals.
Arriving relatively late at the classification party, St-Emillion was only classified in 1955, compared to the 1855
classification of the rest of Bordeaux’s major hitters. Unlike these other regions, however, they constantly
update their quality hierarchy, which helps to promote the constant improvement in wine from the area.
Château La Croix Ferrandat,
St-Emilion 2009 6 £10.09 £60.54 13022
Château La Croix has plenty of primary black fruit flavours before leading in to a secondary encore of mocha and tobacco flavours.
Château LAMARTRE
The Château Lamartre vineyards have belonged to the Vialard-Patureau family for two generations and cover
an area of 11.58 hectares. Situated in Saint-Etienne de Lisse, at the bottom of the slopes, the estate benefits
from a good exposure to the south. The vineyard is made up of 83% Merlot and 17% Cabernet Franc, with
soil composed of sand, clay and limestone.
Château Lamartre, St-Emilion
Grand Cru 2008 12 £13.12 £157.44 98342
A big rich St-Emilion with ripe blackberry, damson and black cherry fruit. Sweet, juicy tannins, spicy cinnamon and cedar oak
and lively acidity complete the picture.
Château TOUR PIBRAN
Château Pibran is a rare beast in Paullac; it produces attractive and affordable wines which are a rare
alternative to the classed growth estates in Pauillac. Its vineyards border Mouton, Pontet-Canet and Grand
Puy-Lacoste but the domination of Merlot in most of its blends makes the wines more supple and earlier
to drink than many of its more austere Pauillac neighbours. Château Tour Pibran is the second wine of the
château and respresents great value for money.
ChÂteau Tour Pibran, Pauillac 2007 6 £17.60 £105.60 96214
Made by a quality château that borders some of the most famous and expensive names in the world of wine, and some of this
star quality has certainly rubbed off on this wine. Blackcurrants, plums with some cinnamon and spice on the finish; classy stuff.

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DOMAINE DE LA CHEZATTE
A family-run operation that produces traditional, classically-styled Sancerre. No matter how hard you hunt,
you’ll not find any new oak barrels or fancy winemaking techniques here. The wines speak clearly of the
grapes and region: pure, fresh and clean, with Sancerre’s characteristic racy acidity.
Sancerre Blanc 2009/10 6 £11.19 £67.14 98360
A powerfully perfumed wine with intense notes of asparagus, lemon and grapefruit and a finish that just keeps on going.
Burgundy
LOUIS CHEDeVILLE
Louis Chedeville is made by one of the oldest, and most prestigious negociants in Burgundy, Bouchard Aine
et Fils, who have an enviable portfolio of vineyards from which to source their grapes. Head winemaker
Laurent Mairet crafts modern wines, which are designed to be extremely approachable almost immediately,
rather than needing to stash them away for a decade or two before drinking. A 21st century Burgundy from
a company with 18th century roots.
Mâcon Villages 2009 6 £7.86 £47.16 88102
Mâcon is one of the few regions of Burgundy that can produce fantastic wines at reasonable prices.This beauty looks posh
and tastes posh and is dripping with crisp green apple flavours and a squeeze of lemon.
FRANCOISE CHAUVENET
For such a relatively small appellation, Chablis’s reputation is practically unrivalled in terms of great white
wines and it’s not hard to see why. The combination of crisp green fruit, citrus and that “mineral” quality
cannot be replicated anywhere in the world with such success. This “mineral” character is often referred to
in many of France’s classic white wines but it proves incredibly hard to articulate except to say that it is the
steely cold character which sits behind the fruit.
Chablis 2009 6 £9.82 £58.92 30152
A good quality Chablis from the boys at Bouchard. Golden Delicious, honey dew melon and a limey streak running through it.
Loire
Cuvée DES DUCS
Muscadet has suffered unfairly in recent years, the baby thrown out with the bathwater as the trendy
90s rejected everything that had gone before. Chereau-Carre, who produces Cuvée des Ducs, is one of
a number who are rebuilding the area’s reputation with a quality-driven approach that’s paying dividends.
The Chereau-Carre wines are classic Muscadets; dry and light with a fresh bite of lemon and just a hint of
richness from the sur lie ageing.
Muscadet Sevre et Maine,
Ducs de Bretagne Chereau Carre 2010 6 £6.33 £37.98 85208
A gem of a Muscadet with the characteristic green apple and citrus pair joined by grapefruit and lime. A real steal.
LES NUAGES
Such was the success of the Les Nuages Sauvignon Blanc we introduced last year that we have decided to
add the Pinot Noir and Rosé to the range as well. These wines showcase what the Loire can really do when
you look beyond Muscadet, Sancerre and Pouily Fumé. Their primary grapes are Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot
Noir which they’ve been growing for centuries, long before the rest of us cottoned on to what fantastic wines
they can produce. These wines are less fruit-driven than their southern hemisphere cousins and so allow
more layers of flavour to express themselves.
Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2010 6 £6.87 £41.22 10266
This Touraine Sauvignon is a baby Sancerre originating close by in the Loire. Characteristic green fruit flavours are contrasted
with more mineral notes giving the wine a personality of its own.
Rosé 2010 6 £6.45 £38.70 70089
A vibrant, Pinot-charged Loire rosé with flavours of wild strawberries and red cherry and a crisp finish
Pinot Noir 2009 6 £6.45 £38.70 70088
A light but intense red with juicy redcurrant, cherry and spicy Pinot character on the nose with a fresh finish.
Eric Louis, les affaubertis
A family owned firm that places a distinct emphasis on tradition and quality, but with a welcome move
towards screw caps from the excellent 2005 vintage onwards the company is also looking forward and
embracing the twenty-first century. Given the fresh, crisp, aromatic style of the wines, bottling them under
the twisting top makes perfect sense. 'Les affaubertis' means strange. Indeed, in the past the winemakers of
Pouilly didn't train the vines the same way as the other Loire winemakers and hence earnt their nickname of
“Les affaubertis”!
Pouilly-Fumé 2010 6 £11.68 £70.08 92514
This is textbook Loire Sauvignon Blanc. Restrained and elegant, it has understated green apple and lime fruit with hints of flint
and smoke on the finish.

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ROCHE DE BELLENE
Sourced by the only self-proclaimed, Haute Couture négociant in Burgundy, Nicolas Potel pools all his
winemaking know-how and large black book of Burgundian vineyards to bring some fantastic domaine
wines to the market. Following on from his time as winemaker at the family estate in Volnay, the wonderful
Le Domaine de la Pousse d’Or, Nicolas Potel produced his own wine in 1996, before in 2000 creating Maison
Potel-Aviron within the Beaujolais region. By 2005, Nicolas had built up his own estate in Beaune with
15 hectares of vines farmed organically, Domaine de Bellene.
Volnay Vieilles Vignes 2008 6 £21.91 £131.46 97650
Volnay is famous for making light, elegant wines and this is an excellent example – aromatic and delicate with floral red cherry,
strawberry and raspberry fruit flavours.
Nuits-St-Georges Vieilles Vignes 2008 6 £23.81 £142.86 94659
Deep in colour, this is a characteristically chunky Nuits-St-Georges wine, with good depth of plummy fruit, damsons and
leathery undertones.
MOMMESSIN
Beaujolais is the Swiss Army knife of wines! It’s extremely flexible, able to cope with food, or not, served
at room temperature or chilled, and appealing to red and white drinkers alike. The Gamay grape dominates
the winemaking landscape in Beaujolais and the locals are extremely proud of their grape, which produces
approachable light red wines that are extremely distinctive with the trademark summer fruits and
bubblegum aromas. The headquarters of Mommessin is the beautiful Château de Pierreux, lying amidst
100 hectares of vines and one of the region’s true quality beacons.
Beaujolais, Petits Fruits Rouges 2010 6 £6.67 £40.02 94628
A lovely light strawberry-infused wine, with soft tannins and a surprisingly long length. Perfect for those who like their reds a
little lighter.
CAVE DE FLEURIE
Fleurie is one of Beaujolais' ten named villages and is famed for its fruit-charged and violet-infused wines.
The oldest co-operative in Beaujolais, Cave de Fleurie is responsible for making over a third of all AC Fleurie
wine on behalf of its 320 members. Despite its size, the Cave is totally quality-focused and represents very
good value.
Fleurie Millesime 2010 6 £9.35 £56.10 10232
Red summer fruits and floral aromas lead seductively in to a velvety light texture and a satisfying length with soft tannins and
strawberry flavours.
Burgundy continued
DOMAINE DES MARRONNIERS
Bernard Legland owns fifteen hectares of vines near the old church in the pretty village of Prehy. Following a
regime of strict pruning and minimum intervention in the vineyard, and clean, modern winemaking in the
cellar, his wines have the weight, balance and poise that marks out good Chablis from the everyday.
Legend has it that his cellar door is always open – a story we find entirely believable as we never seem
to be able to get our hands on enough of his Premier Cru Montmains!
Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2009 6 £14.49 £86.94 94634
Benchmark Chablis from a small producer with big ambitions. Completely unoaked Chardonnay, it has just a hint of honeyed
richness tucked in behind the zesty, minerally lemon and apple fruit.
BOUCHARD AINE FILS
The appellation of Saint-Véran takes its name from a small village south of Pouilly (though, rather strangely,
the spelling of the village is Saint-Vérand and the “d” is dropped from the appellation). As a wine-producing
entity, Staint-Véran came later than the Pouillys, whose prices had sky-rocketed. In short, Saint-Véran filled the
gap between simple Mâcon-Villages and the more expensive appellations. Interestingly, the vineyards named
Saint-Véran are split in two; half the appellation is south-west of Pouilly-Fuissé and half is to its north-east.
Saint-Véran 2008 6 £10.60 £63.60 96202
A fresh, fruity and forward white Burgundy packed with ripe peach, nectarine and lemon fruit flavours.
Another of Burgundy’s unsung heroes, this appellation, in the Mâconnais, south of the Côte de Beaune, is much
better value than its illustrious northern contemporaries. The area used to be known simply as “Pouilly”, but
when the AOC laws were introduced, it was split into three: Pouilly-Fuissé, Pouilly-Loché and Pouilly-Vinzelles.
Chardonnay rules here being the only permitted grape variety allowed.
Pouilly-Fuissé 2009 6 £12.70 £76.20 84799
A big, bold Chardonnay that despite its intensity has bags of style and panache.
DOMAINE LATOUR GIRAUD
Meursault is one of the jewels in the Côte de Beaune crown that produces 98% white from Chardonnay and
Pinot Blanc grapes. The Latour-Giraud family have been making wines since the French Revolution days and
have two hectares of vineyards of mixed soil types. Their philosophy is to produce wines that truly represent
the distinct environment of Meursault showing the amazing minerality that the soil imparts. A prince among
Burgundy producers.
Meursault, Cuvée Charles Maxime 2008 12 £22.60 £271.20 09772
Jean-Pierre Latour is one of the most underrated winemakers in Meursault. This is a posh, rich white Burgundy packed with
nectarine and citrus fruit that zings across the palate. If you care more about the juice than the label, this is for you.

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Parma Ham, basil,
olive oil, truffles,
parmigiano reggiano, garlic,courgettes, anchovies
Italy is probably the best
example of a country that
produces wine to match
its food. Many of their
wines, particularly reds,
have relatively high levels
of acidity to allow the
wines to cut through rich
Italian sauces. The bizarrely-titled Stockfish Fair is held at Melazzo near
Alessandria in the northern region of Piedmont. Five appointed
chefs cook huge quantities of dried fish with tomato sauce, olives,
anchovies, tuna, and garlic.The day’s events culminate in the
hotly-contested stockfish-hurling contest.
SAGRA DELLO Stoccafisso
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ITALY
DID YOU KNOW?
The Primitivo grape variety, which is
indigenous to the warmer south of Italy,
is very closely related to the Zinfandel
grape in California and is believed
to have been transported across the
Atlantic during the 19th century as
people left to join the Gold Rush.
Gavi is perfect with pastaand pesto. It has a medium body,sherbet-lemon flavours withsome pear and green apple anda steely backbone
of acidity.
FoodieFACTS
TINI
The Tini wines were introduced to the ViVAS List last year and have proved to be incredibly popular.
They have distinct fruit character, are incredibly fresh and have an unusual balance and poise for wines
at this level. The trio heralds from the Emilia-Romagna region and are made in conjunction with the ViVAS
winemaking team who ensure that the wines remain at the top of their game.
Trebbiano/Chardonnay Rubicone 2010/11 6 £4.27 £25.62 91174
A fresh white with flavours of green apple, pear and a nutty finish.
Sangiovese Rosato Rubicone 2010 6 £4.27 £25.62 91179
A bright, vibrant Rosé with light red cherry aromas and wild strawberry flavours.
Sangiovese Rubicone 2010 6 £4.27 £25.62 91175
Full of cherry fruit with velvety tannins and a firm body.
VILLA DEI FIORI
The Villa dei Fiori wines have been put together by the ViVAS winemaking team to celebrate two of
Italy’s most appealing inhabitants: Fiano and Primitivo. These two indigenous grape varieties have
been rejuvenated in recent years with the arrival of wines with concentrated flavours, typicity and,
most importantly, freshness. We’re really proud of this pair, which are a real steal at the price.
Fiano, Puglia 2010 6 £5.50 £33.00 81767
Fiano is a member of Italy’s “bright young things” that are currently making a splash. Soft tropical fruit flavours are beautifully
balanced by lemon and almond flavours.
Primitivo, Puglia 2010 6 £5.23 £31.38 08935
Lovely concentrated black stone fruit flavours from another of Italy’s rising stars (aka Zinfandel in California).
CONTI ROSSI
Tenementi, producers of our exclusive Conti Neri wines, were producing fantastic Pinot Grigios with
complexity and flavour long before it became “the” fashionable grape variety. They’re not easily impressed
and are certainly not going to be changing their practices due to market trends! Which is great news for us
as their wines have remained far more concentrated and complex than most of the other Pinot Grigios that
you see on the market.
Pinot Grigio, Provincia di Verona 2010 6 £5.48 £32.88 70091
Proper, grown-up Pinot Grigio is hard to find, but we’ve struck gold here with a brilliant example of just how good it really can
be. Pears and apples go head-to-head and can only be separated by a squeeze of lemon.
Pinot Grigio Blush, provincia di verona 2010 6 £5.33 £31.98 70092
A lighter and drier style of rosé than the New World produces, but with enough red fruit to provide depth of flavour.
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