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005 KNOWLEDGE & SUPPORT

005 Helpful Information

006 Hello & Welcome

008 UK On-Trade Insights

012 New Wines for 2020

026 Selecting Your Range

030 Training & Support

034 Menu Creation

036 Food & Wine

186 Customer Testimonials

000 THE RANGE

042 Champagne

048 Sparkling

054 Argentina

060 Australia

068 Austria

072 Bulgaria

076 Chile

082 England

086 France

102 Georgia

106 Germany

110 Hungary

114 Italy

124 Lebanon

128 New Zealand

134 Portugal

138 South Africa

144 Spain

154 Uruguay

158 USA

164 Dessert Wine

168 FortifiedWine

174 Simple Serves

CONTENTS CONTENTS

THE WINE GUIDE

WORLD WINES FROM

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004 005KNOWLEDGE & SUPPORT HELPFUL INFORMATION

HELPFUL INFORMATION

OUR WINES ARE GRADED, TO HELP YOU FIND EXACTLY WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR

LIGHT & DELICATE JUICY & RIPE FULL-FLAVOURED & OAKED DRY & AROMATIC SPICY & WARMING OAKED & INTENSE

STYLE GUIDE To make your selection even easier, we have a simple style guide to each of our still wines. So whether you want a light whitetogowithfish,orabiggutsyredtoenjoywithasteak,these style icons will help.

AWARD ABBREVIATIONS PLEASE SEE THE LISTINGS SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL AWARDS

DWWA Decanter World Wine Award

IWC International Wine Challenge

IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition

SWA Sommelier Wine Awards

OTHER ICONS EXCLUSIVE TO CROWN CELLARS

SCREWCAP (STELVIN)

PEDLEY’S PICK

SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS

SUITABLE FOR BOTH VEGANS & VEGETARIANS ALIKE

ORGANIC

NO OR LOW ALCOHOLIC CONTENT

SPARKLING

TermsandConditions:Allproductsaresuppliedsubjecttoourstandardtermsandconditionsofsale;copiesareavailableatwww.carlsberguk.co.uk/termsandconditions.Bylaw,wecannotsellorsupplyalcoholtoanyoneunder18.Byplacinganorderyouconfirmthat you are 18 or over and have accepted and agreed to be bound by all applicable terms and conditions. Whilst any recommendations or representations in this guide or otherwise made by Distilled/Crown Cellars are given in good faith, you should not rely on them in place of your own independent professional advice. All images are for illustration only, product packaging may differ. Details correct at time of going to print. We reserve the right to change details without notice. Errors and omissions excepted. These terms and conditions and any dispute orclaimarisingoutoforinconnectionwiththemshallbegovernedbyEnglishLawandsubjecttotheexclusivejurisdictionofthecourtsofEngland and Wales.

Crown Cellars is a trading name of Carlsberg UK Limited. Customer Contact Centre: 08456 013 432 CarlsbergUKLimited.Registeredoffice:JacobsenHouse,140BridgeStreet,Northampton,NN11PZ.Companynumber:00078439

For details of allergy and other information please go to www.carlsbergwedelivermore.co.uk/legal.

CARLSBERG UK IS A MEMBER OF THE PORTMAN GROUP – PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE DRINKING

WINE TASTING GUIDEWhiteandroséwineshaveascaleof1–9,with1beingverydry,throughto9havingadessertwinelevelofsweetness.Examples of wines which are typically graded 1 are SauvignonBlanc,ItalianandSpanishwhites;2and3tendtobesofterstylessuchasChardonnayandViognier;andthe sweeter wines are the blush rosés, like White Zinfandel– graded at a 5 or 6.

Red wines are marked on a scale of A–E. Lighter reds like Beaujolais,ValpolicellaorCôtesduRhône,willbegradedA or B, while more chunky wines like Shiraz, Bordeaux and RiojaareaDorE.

PRICING GUIDE In the listings we have used £ symbols as a guide to indicative pricing, with £ listed against the best value options within each category, through to ££££, for the most premium.

£ BEST VALUE ££££ MOST PREMIUM

SWEETDRY FULL-BODIEDEASY-DRINKING

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2019wasachallengingyearforwine.Stillwinecontinuedto decline by both volume and value, only sparkling wine enjoyed9%volumegrowth.AtCrownCellars,wearepleasedwith how our wine portfolio continues to develop to meet the ever changing trends and needs of the trade and the modern consumer. This year you will see new wines from new countries, new wine styles and wines to meeting new occasions such as Freixenet0.0%Alcohol-Free.

AS ALWAYS, WE RECOMMEND YOU EXPERIMENT AND TRY SOMETHING JUST A LITTLE DIFFERENT, YOU MAY JUST BE SURPRISED BY THE RESULTS YOU GET!

HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE CROWN CELLARS WINE GUIDE 2020/21

KNOWLEDGE & SUPPORT HELLO & WELCOME

PAUL WALLER DIRECTOR OF THIRD PARTY BRANDS

PAUL WALLER DIRECTOR OF THIRD PARTY BRANDS

AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE STRIVE FOR ARE YOU OUR CUSTOMERS, BOTH OLD AND NEW

You are the important foundation that Crown Cellars is built on and we genuinely value your views and opinions on how we develop and improve further our wine business.

Through our genuine passion for wine and ongoing commitment to improve our range, we continue to evolve Crown Cellars to deliver you a competitive advantage. We have received consistently strong feedback on our range and new wines which we add each year. This year we have added to our popular Deer Point range with a classic blackcurrant and blackberry fruity Cabernet Sauvignon. Pleasant and uncomplicated Pinot Grigio. We also have new range of wine under the Zimor label including a great fresh and appley Prosecco, a Sparkling Rosé as well as a light and delicate Pinot GrigioBlush.Wereallyhopeyouenjoyexploringournewwinesin this year’s portfolio, as well as the old established favourites that you consistently tell us that you love so much.

This guide contains guidance on selecting your wine list, pairing with food, training your staff as well as understanding your changing consumer base. Our experienced and passionate team here at Crown Cellars are always here to help and listen, so please continue to engage with us, that’s what it’s genuinely all about for us. As always, a big thank you for your continued supportandenjoytheportfolio.

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Crown Cellars consumer research provides insight that can help with the bones of your list. Get this framework right and you can move onto the fun part of tasting and selecting the new wines for spring 2020/21.

UK ON-TRADE INSIGHTS

KNOWLEDGE & SUPPORT UK ON-TRADE INSIGHTS

AS YOU REVIEW YOUR WINE LIST THIS YEAR, ONE OF THE FIRST THINGS TO CONSIDER IS WHETHER YOU ARE GETTING THE BASICS RIGHT

1CGA OPM Data to P13 (28/12/2019).

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WINE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN FOR BOTH STILL AND SPARKLING

Italianwineremainedflatbyvolumewhilstalloftheothertop10countries saw their volumes decrease. Italian wine grew in value termsby7%overthelast12monthsandisnowworthover£1.4billion, whilst there were modest value gains for wines from New Zealand and Argentina, too.

WSTA Market Report January 2020

WINE BY COLOUR

CHANGING ON-TRADE OCCASIONS FOR WINE2

However, these occasions and events are changing over time. Christmas (Index 148) and New Year’s Eve (Index 232) continue to be the biggest On-Trade occasions for wine and continue to grow in importance. This is even more reason to stock and communicate a great range of wine over the festive period.The Spring Bank Holiday (index 127) and Summer Bank Holiday (index 122) have grown in importance year on year, however Easter and the May Bank Holiday have become slightly less important for wine sales.

Traditional occasions continue to see their relevance slowly erode over time for wine drinkers. Valentine’s Day (index 101) and Mother’s Day (index 105) relevance has declined year on year, whereas Halloween (index 104) has grown in relevance every year since 2016.

When selecting your wine range you should reference these changes in wine drinking occasions. Maybe listing more sparkling wine or Champagne at Christmas or some of our exclusive wines such as Dead Man’s Dice Malbec or Grapeful Dead Chardonnay for Halloween.

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Louise Boddington, Crown Cellars’ wine buyer, and I based ourselves in Cheshire and Yorkshire for this year’s range selection tastings. We also visited several suppliers in person to see what they had to offer. We slurped our way through a coupleofhundredwinestoreachourfinalline-upoftwenty-fivenew listings.

JonathanPedley,MasterofWineandCrownCellars’WineConsultant, makes his personal selection from the 2020/21wine range.

NEW WINES FOR 2020/21

VETERANS OF PREVIOUS CROWN CELLARS SPRING LAUNCH TASTINGS, WILL HAVE EXPERIENCED MY ENTHUSIASTIC RANTINGS ABOUT SPAIN AND ITALY

Both of these countries have extraordinary repertoires of grapes and regions that we are only now coming to appreciate. Grape growing, winemaking and marketing have improved markedly, delivering an enormous array of fascinating wines. Crucially though, because most of these wines are new to the global market, the prices are incredibly reasonable.

I HAVE MANAGED TO SQUEEZE AN EXTRA WINE INTO THIS YEAR’S WINE GUIDE, SO IT WILL BE A “BAKER’S DOZEN” THAT MAKES UP MY SELECTION OF PERSONAL FAVOURITES

JONATHAN PEDLEY MW

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stocked for many years. One or two customers have asked usifwecanfindanAlbariñothatisalittlecheaperthanAsLaxas. Rubén has delivered the goods in the shape of the new ValdoceaRíasBaixasAlbariño.ItdoesnothavequitethedepthandcomplexityoftheAsLaxas,butitisdeliciouslyfloralandfruity. It is the third of my picks.

It is a similar story over in Ribera del Duero. Our longstanding Portia Prima is an excellent wine and looks great. However, it is not cheap. Hence this year we are adding another Ribera del Duero under the Valle de Orónlabeltogiveyouanoption.Itisnoslouch(100%Tempranillo, 20 year old vines, 6 months in American oak barrels)butitisquitealotcheaperthanthePortiaPrima.

SO, LET’S GET STARTED IN SPAIN

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La Pepica is a range of varietal wines inspired by the famous restaurant in Valencia. Louise and I have gone for a classic white and red pair. The white is a Viura/Sauvignon Blanc blend that is light, refreshing and bone-dry but it is the chunky red, made fromMonastrell,thatisthefirstofthisyear’sPedley’sPicks.

Talkingofcontemporarysmartness,theCanforralesVerdejothat we added to the range a couple of years ago has been a big success. Hence when the winery sent us a sample of their juicyTempranilloitwasano-brainertojointherangeandalsobecome the second of my picks. The Canforrales Tempranillo hasthesamestyleofeye-catchingsurrealistlabelastheVerdejo,so they now form a perfect super-trendy house wine pair.

OfSpain’s“rediscovered”nativewhitegrapevarieties,Albariñois the one that has established the highest reputation around the world. Rubén Simón and his family in Rías Baixas are responsibleforthesuperbAsLaxasAlbariñothatwehave

JUST BEFORE LEAVING SPAIN I SHOULD GIVE A SHOUT OUT FOR THE NEW ALCOHOL-FREE SPARKLER FROM FREIXENET

HENCE YOU NOW HAVE A CHOICE OF ALBARIÑOS: STICK WITH AS LAXAS IF YOU WANT A PREMIUM EXAMPLE OR GO FOR THE VALDOCEA IF YOU NEED SOMETHING A LITTLE CHEAPER

There has been a lot of talk in the trade press and in wider society about the need to offer consumers more no/low alcohol drinks in both the On and Off-Trade. It has to be said that across our particular customer base the interest so far has been muted. However, we think it is important to give people the choice. In this case Freixenet, one of the big Cava producers in the Catalan region, have developedasherbetymedium-sweetfizzthatisclean-as-a-whistleandlessthan0.05%alcohol.

LA PEPICA’S PACKAGING IS SIMPLY EXCELLENT, COMBINING CONTEMPORARY SMARTNESS WITH THE LOOK OF TRADITIONAL MEDITERRANEAN SPAIN

JONATHAN PEDLEY MW

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Mattia Casati, who worked for Carlsberg for many years, has set up his own wine sourcing business in Italy and has put together this line-up for us. There is a Prosecco (75cl and 20cl), a Sparkling Rosé, a Pinot Grigio (75cl and 20cl), a Pinot Grigio BlushandaMerlot.TheyarealldecentliquidsbutIhavepickedout the fresh and appley Prosecco to go into Pedley’s Picks.

Sticking with bubbles leads us nicely to one of this year’s quirkiernewlistings.DoanyofyououtthererememberLambruscoRosso?Inthe2019editionofPedley’sPicksI

reminisced about some of the wines that have featured in the CrownCellarsrangedownthedecades;oneofthosewasthis famous semi-sparkling red wine from Emilia-Romagna. Time moved on and Lambrusco disappeared from the range. I seemtorememberanotherfizzyred,BanrockStationSparklingShiraz, put in a cameo appearance for a couple of years. Anyway, last year a group of customers visited the Ponte winery in north-eastern Italy and fell head over heels in love with their semi-sparkling “frizzante” red. It is made from the local Raboso grapeandisthefifthofmypicks.

KNOWLEDGE & SUPPORT

ONTO ITALY, WHERE THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT IS OUR NEW RANGE OF KEY WINES UNDER THE ZIMOR LABEL

The Piemonte Barbera is a mid-bodied red that has a lovely cherry and vanilla aroma. However, for Pedley’s Picks I have plumped for the Langhe Bianco. I am fascinated by this wine, for reasons that I explain in the detailed notes.

My other two Italian picks are from Sicily. They illustrate brilliantly the sheer variety of wines that nowadays come from this incredible island. Il Montalto Vermentino is a light, delicate, aromatic dry white: the Passo Verde Nero d’Avola is a rich, powerful, concentrated red.

FROM NORTH-WESTERN ITALY COME AN ELEGANTLY PACKAGED PAIR OF WINES UNDER THE CASALI DEL BARONE “150+1” LABEL

NEW WINES FOR 2020/21

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WE HAVE TWO OTHER STOPS TO MAKE IN EUROPE, FROM OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE CONTINENT

The Deer Point Chardonnay and Merlot from Bulgaria have proved to be big sellers ever since we listed them. When I spotted that Domaine Boyar had a couple more wines under this label I made a beeline for their stand at a recent trade tasting. Deciding to list the clean, simple and fruity Pinot Grigio is probably one of the less contentious decisions I will be called on to make in my life.

I had to think a split second longer about the Cabernet Sauvignon but it too got the nod. For purely commercial reasons (CabernetSauvignonisjustnotaspopular as Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Merlot) we probably will not sell as much as the other three, but I like the Cabernet Sauvignon and I have made it the ninth of my Pedley’s Picks.

KNOWLEDGE & SUPPORT

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LAST JUNE FOUR OF US FROM THE CROWN CELLARS TEAM (MIKE GIBSON, DOUGAL KENNY, LOUISE AND I) WENT ON AN OLD-FASHIONED “WORKS VISIT” TO THE HUSH HEATH VINEYARD IN DARKEST KENT

JONATHAN PEDLEY MW

KNOWLEDGE & SUPPORT NEW WINES FOR 2020/21

NOTHING DARK ABOUT THIS WINERY

Except it was nothing of the sort. The weather was glorious, the vineyard impeccable, the wines excellent and the hospitality gracious. The owner, Richard Balfour-Lynn, isa shrewd cookie and knows what he is playing at. We have listed three wines under the Balfour label. Skye’s Blend isacrispdrywhitethatispackedwiththefloralcitrusaromasderived from the Bacchus grape variety. Nanette’s Rosé is salmonpinkandhasamoresubtle,summerfruitbouquet.Mychoice for Pedley’s Picks is Leslie’s Reserve Extra Dry,adeliciousbottle-fermentedwhitethattypifiestheworld-classsparkling wine now being made in England.

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WE HAVE GONE FOR THE VIÑAS DE MENDOZA MALBEC MADE BY LOS HAROLDOS

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER WE ARE GOING TO LIST A PAIR OF WINES FROM URUGUAYSouth America has been our main focus of attention in the New World this year. As a wine producer, Uruguay is young and tiny when compared to Chile, Argentina and Brazil. Climatically it is very different as well. In Chile and ArgentinatheAndesareamajorinfluenceontheweather(andthePacificOceaninthecaseofChile).Inpartsof Brazil the climate is subtropical. By contrast, the key factor in Uruguay is the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean. Therearenosignificantmountainrangesinthecountrysothevineyardsaredistinctlymaritime,makinggrowingconditionswarmandhumid.Tannatisthecountry’sflagshipblackgrape,andIhavechosentheFincaTraversaversion for Pedley’s Picks. Its white partner is a light and crisp Sauvignon Blanc.

Malbec from Mendoza in Argentina is well established as one of the world’s benchmark wine styles. We already offer four different versions (Dead Man’s Dice, Trapiche, Andean and Acordeón)buttheongoingstrongdemanddoesjustifyafurther addition.

It is a mid-bodied example and has crunchy dark berry fruit. However,forPedley’sPicksIhaveoptedfortheViñasdeMendozaTorrontés.Torrontés,withitsfloralaromasandlight-bodied palate, will always be more of a niche proposition, but I rather like what Los Haroldos have done with this off-dry version.

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THE LAST STOP ON OUR JOURNEY IS AT THE STELLAR WINERY IN SOUTH AFRICA

THIS IS ALL PART OF THE WIDER “NATURAL WINE” SCENE, WHERE ESTATES ARE TRYING TO CRAFT WINE WITH THE BAREST MINIMUM OF HUMAN INTERVENTION

JONATHAN PEDLEY MW

KNOWLEDGE & SUPPORT024 NEW WINES FOR 2020/21

The“RunningDuck”wineshavebeenfirmfavouritesformanyyears.Asmanyofyouknow,theestateiscertifiedorganicand“Fair for Life” Fair Trade, and the wines are vegan friendly. The team in the cellar have also been experimenting with trying to make wines without adding any sulphur dioxide. The use of sulphur dioxide in winemaking goes back to Roman times, and until about twenty years ago it was taken for granted that you needed to add a bit to prevent oxidation and to kill unwanted microbes. On the back of the organic wine movement a number of producers have started to challenge that orthodoxy and to see if it is possible to make “no added sulphur” (NAS) wine. It is not easy, and the resulting wines can be violently expensive. HenceIwaspleasantlysurprisedbythequalityandpriceoftheRunningDuckNASPinotage.Giveitatry;Ihavemadeitthelast of my picks for 2020.

JonathanPedleyMaster of Wine and Crown Cellars’ Wine Consultant

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SELECTING YOUR RANGE

KNOWLEDGE & SUPPORT SELECTING YOUR RANGE

DURING 2016 WE PUBLISHED THE RESULTS OF A SUBSTANTIAL PIECE OF RESEARCH, WHICH INVOLVED OVER 500 ON-TRADE OUTLETS AND OVER 1,000 CONSUMERS. SOME OF THE RESULTS CONFIRMED OUR THOUGHTS, OTHERS WERE MORE SURPRISING

Overwhelmingly the research revealed that there are two very different groups of customers, who have very different attitudes towards wine.

Although their needs are the same, how these needs are met by the trade needs to be tailored in order to recruit millennials and engage and retain those over-30s.

MILLENNIALS AND OVER-30S

Although very different, these two groups share some fundamental core needs when it comes to wine. They would both like more choice and help with navigating this choice. They both want to feel inspired and enthused to try new wines, and underpinningallofthisisadesireforquality–bothintermsofthe wine itself and the overall experience.

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TRADE-UP WITH DESCRIPTORS LINKED TO OCCASION AND PALATE ARE A GREAT WAY TO INSPIRE

WHITE WINES

For whites, lists should include a Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. It is a good idea to offer an entry-level Sauvignon Blanc from France, South Africa or Chile and then a trade-up option from New Zealand – a hugely popular style that wine drinkers are prepared to pay more for.

BASIC PRINCIPLES POST '80S – MILLENNIALS

IF YOU ARE TARGETING OR HAVE A LOT OF MILLENNIALS, KEY CONSIDERATIONS SHOULD BE:

Focus on popular choices like Pinot Grigio, ChardonnayandSauvignonBlanc;well-knowngrapestheyfeelateasewithand which are vital for engagement with wine. This comfort zone is important in helping them to navigate a wine list, enabling themtofeelconfidenttoexplorelesser-knownvarieties.

They are not bound by some of the preconceptions that post-30s have. For example, twice as many millennials drink German wine as over-30s. They won’t remember the Liebfraumilch of old that dominated the wine category for so long. For them this is new and exciting.

Millennialsaremostopentotryingnewanddifferentdrinks;awardscanbeakeyinfluencerofchoice.

Fruitciderhasgainedashareofservesoverthepastfiveyearsby appealing to their exploratory nature. Wine is no different, withmorethan40%drawntoSpanishwine,helpingtodrivethegrowth in this region.

RED WINES

For reds, list a Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (from France or Chile) and an Australian Shiraz. Red grapes on the up include Pinot Noir (New Zealand for a premium option) and Argentinian Malbec, perfect with red meat dishes.

PRE '80S – OVER-30S

IF YOU ARE TARGETING OR HAVE A LOTS OF OVER-30S, KEY CONSIDERATIONS SHOULD BE:

Researchhasconfirmedthatolderpalatesarelookingformorefull-bodied wines, such as Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. However,14%ofoutletsdon’tcurrentlystockShiraz,andthisrisesto17%forCabernetSauvignon.

Twice as many over-30s, compared to millennials, rank country of origin as a top-3 important factor when choosing wine. They areconfidentintheirchoice,becausetheycanlinkittoafirst-hand experience, or knowledge of a particular region.

Customers tell us that they would like to see more choice. Pubs should consider a tiered approach to stocking popular grape varieties. For example, consider listing an entry-level Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir and Merlot, followed by a mid-priced and top-end varietal. This will ensure that you have something for everyone, whether you have a customer who is trying a grape forthefirsttime,orsomeonewhoisconfidentintheirchoiceand wanting to treat themselves and trade-up.

THERE ARE SOME BASIC PRINCIPLES THAT WE RECOMMEND FOLLOWING WHEN SELECTING YOUR RANGE

SHIRAZCABERNET SAUVIGNON

ENCOURAGE CUSTOMERS TO TRADE-UP

TOP CHOICES FOR OVER-30S

LIST PRICE LEVELS OF GRAPE VARIETIES

PINOT GRIGIO, CHARDONNAYSAUVIGNON BLANC

DRAWN TO SPANISH WINE, DRIVING GROWTH

TOP CHOICES FOR MILLENNIALS

40% OF MILLENNIALS

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THE NEW CROWN CELLARS WEBSITE CONTAINS OUR FULL RANGE OF WINES

THE CROWN CELLARS TEAM ARE ALL WSET-ACCREDITED TRAINERS AND CAN ASSIST WITH TRAINING AND DEVELOPING YOUR STAFF TO IMPROVE THEIR PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE GIVING THEM THE CONFIDENCE TO UPSELL

YOUR HUB OF INFORMATIONOur Crown Cellars’ website provides you with access to our full range of over 500 wines. There is an easy-to-use product finderenablingyoutosearchbygrapevariety,winestyle,awardwinnersorOn-Tradeexclusives,tofindexactlywhatyou are looking for. We have also included tasting notes and food recommendations which can be utilised for blackboard promotions and staff training.

crowncellarswines.co.uk/wines

TRAINING & SUPPORT

HELPING YOUR BUSINESSTo support your staff training, we have a range of WSETthree-minute wine school and service videos available ata click of a button. These are a great way to improve the knowledgeofyourteamandgivethemconfidenceinmakingwinerecommendationsandupselltodrivegreaterprofitability.

crowncellarswines.co.uk/helping-your-business

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PROFIT CALCULATOROureasy-to-usegrossprofit(GP)calculatorisafantastictool,providing you with a simple way to work out what price you need to charge to achieve your desired GP per product. The calculator can be utilised across all categories: wines, spirits, soft drinks and beers.

crowncellarswines.co.uk/helping-your-business/gross-profit-calculator

BLOGS AND FEATURESProviding you with the latest news from our Crown Cellars’ Wine Buyer,winemakers,wineindustryexperts,aswellasJonathanPedley, Master Of Wine and Crown Cellars’ wine consultant.

crowncellarswines.co.uk/news-and-events

CROWN CELLARS HELPLINEAND EMAIL In addition to the support from the Crown Cellars’ team,we have a designated Crown Cellars contact centre,toassistwithanyqueries:

0854 601 3432 crowncellars@carlsberg.co.uk

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Style 175ml 250ml 75cl

C Domaine Boyar Deer Point Merlot 4.95 5.95 15.95BULGARIAAn attractive but uncomplicated mid bodied red wine that shows dark fruit aromas

C Brightside Cabernet Sauvignon 5.25 6.25 16.95SPAINA mid bodied red wine that has plummy fruit and a reasonable grip of tannin

C Grapeful Dead Shiraz 17.95

AUSTRALIAAn off dry, mid bodied fruity red that is soft in acidity and tannin

C Finca de Oro Rioja 18.95

SPAINA surprisingly refined and complex mid bodied red, showing dark fruit, spice and oak aromas

C Andean Vineyards Malbec 23.95ARGENTINAA mid bodied and warming red wine that has a good attack of damson and spice aromas

B Waipara Hills Pinot Noir 26.95OTAGO, NEW ZEALANDA good intensity of red berry fruit with a smooth mid-light bodied palate

D Cycles Gladiator Zinfandel 27.95CALIFORNIAA mid-full bodied red that shows plenty of raspberry, red plum and spice aromas

C Château Marcadis Lalande de Pomerol 36.95FRANCEA classic complex mid bodied Bordeaux red that has dark fruit, stylish oak and some savoury notes

Wines by the glass also available as 125ml measures

C Finca de Oro Rioja 18.95

SPAINA surprisingly refined and complex mid bodied red, showing dark fruit, spice and oak aromas

C Andean Vineyards Malbec 23.95ARGENTINAA mid bodied and warming red wine that has a good attack of damson and spice aromas

B Waipara Hills Pinot Noir 26.95OTAGO, NEW ZEALANDA good intensity of red berry fruit with a smooth mid-light bodied palate

Cycles Gladiator Zinfandel 27.95CALIFORNIAA mid-full bodied red that shows plenty of raspberry, red plum and spice aromas

Château Marcadis Lalande de Pomerol 36.95FRANCEA classic complex mid bodied Bordeaux red that has dark fruit, stylish oak and some savoury notes

Wines by the glass also available as 125ml measures

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Red Wine

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187ml 75cl

14 C Bad Eye Deer Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 13.5%

£4.95 £16.95

Australia Gutsy red wine with juicy red berry fruit & plenty of spice.

15 C Invenio Merlot, Vin de Pays d’Oc 13.0%

£4.95 £17.50

France Deep ruby colour, with perfumed red fruit character.

16 C Aimery Cabernet Sauvignon, Vin de Pays d’Oc 12.5%

£4.95 £17.50

France Marked leafy Cabernet aromas, with soft supple tannins on the palate.

17 C Bone Orchard Malbec, Mendoza 13.0%

£17.50

Argentina A mid-bodied red wine with soft tannins & a lovely youthful jammy dark berry aroma.

18 C Finca de Oro Rioja 13.0%

£18.50

Spain A surprisingly refi ned & complex mid bodied red wine, showing dark fruit, spice & oak aromas.

19 C Boomerang Bay Shiraz 14.0%

£20.95

Australia Soft tannins integrate with juicy black fruit fl avours & a velvety texture.

20 C Cune Crianza Rioja 13.5%

£21.95

Spain A “proper Rioja” that has a harmonious combination of fruit & savoury traits.

21 B Esk Valley Pinot Noir 14.0%

£28.00

New Zealand

Pure & intense raspberry & redcurrant fruit defi ne this mid to light-bodied red.

22 D Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine du Père Pape 14.0%

£35.95

France A deep, rich, concentrated wine with a fi ne fl avour & a warm, satisfying fi nish.

23 E Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Cantina di Negrar 15.0%

£40.00

Italy A massively full-bodied & robustly tannic red wine that has aromas of spice, game & chocolate.

Sparkling & Champagne

Bin Taste

20cl 75cl

24 1 Ponte Prosecco Extra Dry 11.0%

£6.95 £19.50

Italy Clean, dry and crisp, with a creamy fi nish.

25 1 Terra Serena Prosecco Brut 11.0%

£20.95

Italy A crisp & dry Prosecco that has attractive youthful pear tart & banana aromas.

26 3 Ponte Aurora Rosé Extra Dry 11.5%

£19.95

Italy Cherry pink in colour with a decent amount of sparkle, this is a light & o� -dry sparkling rosé.

27 1 Chapel Down Brut 12.0%

£35.95

England Classic buttery brioche aromas are followed by lively citrussy fl avours on the palate.

28 1 Bollinger Special Cuveé Brut 12.5%

£55.00

France Stylish & concentrated with quite a weight of Pinot fruit on the palate.

Australia Gutsy red wine with juicy red berry fruit & plenty of spice.

Invenio Merlot, Vin de Pays d’Oc

France Deep ruby colour, with perfumed red fruit character.

Aimery Cabernet Sauvignon, Vin de Pays d’Oc

France Marked leafy Cabernet aromas, with soft supple tannins on the palate.

Bone Orchard Malbec, Mendoza

Argentina A mid-bodied red wine with soft tannins & a lovely youthful jammy dark berry aroma.

Spain A surprisingly refi ned & complex mid bodied red wine, showing dark fruit, spice & oak aromas.

Australia Soft tannins integrate with juicy black fruit fl avours & a velvety texture.

Spain

New Zealand

Pure & intense raspberry & redcurrant fruit defi ne this mid to light-bodied red.

A deep, rich, concentrated wine with a fi ne fl avour & a warm, satisfying fi nish.

Italy

A crisp & dry Prosecco that has attractive youthful pear tart & banana aromas.

Italy Cherry pink in colour with a decent amount of sparkle, this is a light & o� -dry sparkling rosé.

England Classic buttery brioche aromas are followed by lively citrussy fl avours on the palate.

France Stylish & concentrated with quite a weight of Pinot fruit on the palate.

MENU CREATION

...UPSELLING, INCREMENTAL PURCHASES AND PROMOTING YOUR MOST PROFITABLE LISTINGS

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CROWN CELLARS TEAM

So whether you are looking for a wine list or a fully comprehensive drinks list for your venue, our team of designers are on hand to ensure we deliver the best solution to you.

The team have over 25 years’ experience developingOn-Trade menus that utilise all of the key design aspects to ensure the right products are given the relevant prominence. Your Crown Cellars team will work with you to produce a fully customised solution that is right for you and your customers.

KNOWLEDGE & SUPPORT MENU CREATION

Having a good drinks list in your venue is a critical tool to help maximise sales. Not only will a good list help showcase your range to your customers, but more importantly, if used correctly it will help with...

EVERY LIST IS AS UNIQUE AS THE VENUE IT WAS CREATED FOR

£4.95 £17.50

Marked leafy Cabernet aromas, with soft supple tannins on the palate.

Bone Orchard Malbec, Mendoza 13.0%

£17.50

Argentina A mid-bodied red wine with soft tannins & a lovely youthful jammy dark berry aroma.

18 C Finca de Oro Rioja 13.0%

£18.50

Spain A surprisingly refi ned & complex mid bodied red wine, showing dark fruit, spice & oak aromas.

19 C Boomerang Bay Shiraz 14.0%

£20.95

Australia Soft tannins integrate with juicy black fruit fl avours & a velvety texture.

20 C Cune Crianza Rioja 13.5%

£21.95

Spain A “proper Rioja” that has a harmonious combination of fruit & savoury traits.

21 B Esk Valley Pinot Noir 14.0%

£28.00

New Zealand

Pure & intense raspberry & redcurrant fruit defi ne this mid to light-bodied red.

22 D Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine du Père Pape 14.0%

£35.95

France A deep, rich, concentrated wine with a fi ne fl avour & a warm, satisfying fi nish.

23 E Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Cantina di Negrar 15.0%

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Cantina di Negrar 15.0%

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Cantina di Negrar

£40.00

Italy A massively full-bodied & robustly tannic red wine that has aromas of spice, game & chocolate.

Sparkling & Champagne

Bin Taste

20cl 75cl

24 1 Ponte Prosecco Extra Dry 11.0%

£6.95 £19.50

Italy Clean, dry and crisp, with a creamy fi nish.

25 1 Terra Serena Prosecco Brut 11.0%

£20.95

Italy A crisp & dry Prosecco that has attractive youthful pear tart & banana aromas.

26 3 Ponte Aurora Rosé Extra Dry 11.5%

£19.95

Italy Cherry pink in colour with a decent amount of sparkle, this is a light & o� -dry sparkling rosé.

27 1 Chapel Down Brut 12.0%

£35.95

England Classic buttery brioche aromas are followed by lively citrussy fl avours on the palate.

28 1 Bollinger Special Cuveé Brut 12.5%

£55.00

France Stylish & concentrated with quite a weight of Pinot fruit on the palate.

Drinks Menu

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We have introduced an online food matching tool, as well as a food and wine matching wheel, which can provide you and your staffwithaquick,easyguidetohelpmakerecommendations.

Recommending wines to partner dishes on your menus and specials boards gives you a double selling opportunity. It can also prompt and assist your staff to make informed recommendations.

FOOD & WINE

KNOWLEDGE & SUPPORT FOOD & WINE

THE SIMPLE RULE WITH FOOD AND WINE IS TO MAKE IT EASY FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS

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WHEN MATCHING FOOD TO WINE, THINK WHAT THE DOMINANT FLAVOUR IN THE DISH WILL BE

ONLINE FOOD AND WINE MATCHING TOOLHere at Crown Cellars our Wine Category Manager Louise Boddington has helped to develop an easy-to-use online food and wine matching tool to help when making your selections.

“Ifindwhenmatchingfoodtowine,thetrickistothinkwhatthedominantflavourinthedishwillbe.Alsomanyfooddishesandwine have evolved together, so no surprise that local wines will work best with local foods.

I have chosen some of my favourite food matches for ourmost popular wines. To try out our online tool go to crowncellarswines.co.uk/helping-your-business/food-matching-toolandthenjustclickonafooditem,toseewhichthree wines I think will match best.”

WITH FOOD MATCHING THERE IS NO EXACT SCIENCE, BUT THAT’S PART OF THE FUN, FINDING OUT THROUGH EXPERIMENTING

USE YOUR WINE WHEEL WITH OUR STYLE GUIDEIn addition, in response to feedback from our customers, the Crown Cellars team have created a simple and easy-to-use food and wine matching wheel, which can be used with our entire range. It enables you to navigate by grape variety, or our wine style guide indicator, which is included for our full range of still wines in this year’s portfolio. So regardless of the size of your wine offering, or style of food offering, this tool will enable any member of staff to make educated recommendations to your customers. With the inclusion of wine attributes, helpful phonetic pronunciations and classic growing countries and regions, the wheel can also be utilised as a very useful part of any staff training. We endeavour to produce practical and straightforwardsolutionsforourcustomersandareconfidentthis tool will do exactly that for you.

1 Flavourprofilesoffoodandwineshouldcomplementeach other. Light dishes suit lighter wines and heavily flavoureddishesneedaricherwine.Asimplewhitefishdish suits a delicate Verdicchio or Gavi, while a full-bodied Chardonnaycomplementsarichfishpie.

2 Food and wines throughout the meal are generally a progression.Movefromlightertofullerflavoursandfromdrier to sweeter. A light-bodied Pinot Grigio can taste thin if yourpalatehasadjustedtothatfull-flavouredChardonnay;adrySauvignonBlanccanbetooacidicafterajuicyViognier.

3 Spicyfoodsandwinecanmix.JuicyredssuchasShirazor Carménère will be a great partner for an Indian curry, whilst aromatic whites such as Riesling or Gewürztraminer will work with fresher Thai dishes.

4 Don’tbeconstrainedbythestandardwhitewinewithfishandredwinewithmeatapproach.Justensurethattheflavourandbodyofawineworkwithadish.Afull-bodiedChardonnay will work beautifully with a roast chicken and a light red such as Pinot Noir will perfectly partner tuna or monkfish.

5 You can reduce the risk for your customers by offering a choice of wines with each dish. Try to include a safe bet and a more adventurous choice. The same applies when thinking about your range of wines available by the glass.

6 Make recommendations for wines to partner dishes on your menus and specials board. This gives you a double selling opportunity.

THE WINE & FOOD MATCHING RULES

A LOT HAS BEEN WRITTEN ABOUT FOOD AND WINE MATCHING, BUT AS LONG AS YOU STICK TO SOME SIMPLE RULES, YOU CAN’T GO WRONG

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KNOWLEDGE & SUPPORT FOOD & WINE

Partnerastronglyflavoureddishwillneedanassertivewine,whilstmilder,moredelicatelyflavouredfoodcoulddowitha lighter style.

Spicy food can bring out the tannin in red wines, so steer clearof heavily oaked or tannic reds with curries and dishes with lots of heat. It’s key to match the weight of the wine to the robustness of the food, so one does not overpower the other.

WHITE WINES RED WINES

GENERALLY WHITES ARE GOOD PARTNERS TO MOST FISH, WHITE MEATS, SALADS AND LIGHTLY SPICED DISHES

REDS MAKE GOOD MATCHES TO RED MEATS, TOMATO-BASED SAUCES, MUSHROOM AND STRONG CHEESE DISHES

GO TO crowncellarswines.co.uk/helping-your-business/food-matching-tool OR SPEAK TO YOUR LOCAL CROWN CELLARS TEAM, FOR FURTHER ADVICE ON FOOD MATCHING WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OUR RANGE

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JONATHAN PEDLEY MW

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Therewerespringfrostlossesin2019butfloweringissuesdonotseemtohavebeenasignificantfactor.WhatdidcausemajoryieldreductionswasthesummerheatwavewhenthevinestookapummellinginJuneandJuly.TemperatureseasedoffinAugustandthegrapesripenedquickly.TaittingerstartedpickingintheCôtedesBarson6thSeptember.Thewinemakersseemveryhappywiththebasewines.ThetotalcropinChampagnewas26%downon2018.However,comparedtothefiveyearaverage,theharvestwasonlydown4%.ThegoodnewsisthattheChampagneregionissittingonhealthyreservesofwine(whichwereswelledbythebumper2018vintage).

CHAMPAGNEHEALTHY HARVEST

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LOMBARD & CIEH. LANVIN & FILS BRUT

Goldenincolourwithfinebubbles,thiselegantChampagneisfreshonthenosewitharoundedtoastypalate.

12.0% 75cl20cl

057424057646

624‡£££

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H. LANVIN & FILS ROSÉ

Beautifulpalesalmonpinkincolour,freshandelegantwithredwinefruitcharacteronthepalate.

12.0%75cl 057430 6

£££

NEW H. LANVIN GRAND CRU BLANC DE BLANCS BRUT NV

Complexandelegantwithapronouncedtoasty,biscuity,nuttybouquet.

12.5%75cl 024580 6

£££

CHAMPAGNE CHAMPAGNE

H. Lanvin Grand Cru

Blanc de Blancs Brut

CHAMPAGNE NV

LOMBARD & CIE

THIERRY LOMBARD – LOMBARD & CIELombard Cie,locatedinEpernay,CapitalcityofChampagne,isownedbyThierryandhisfamily.TheirChampagneHousewasfoundedin1925andhaskeptitsidentitythroughthreegenerations.

Theydevelopwithvinegrowersqualitychartersforthethreegrapevarieties,Chardonnay,PinotNoirandPinotMeunier.Theirmediumsizeisanadvantagebecausetheycanchoosetheirpartnersandcarryoutarigourousselectionoftheirgrapes.LombardhasitsownvineyardslocatedmainlyinMontagnedeReimsOuest(PargnylesReims,JouylesReims,Coulommes,Villedommange).Theyarestartingorganicfarminginoneoftheirvineyardsites(Treslon).OthersaresourcedfromalloverChampagneandspeciallyselectedtosuittheir

FROM THE WINEMAKER

Champagnestyle.Theychoosethepuritygivenbystainlesssteeltanksforthefirstfermentation,reservewinesarestoredinvatsmadeofconcrete.Afterblendingtheirvintagewinestheyarematuredon“lattes”inourcoolcenturyoldcellar.TheobjectiveofLombard Cieistoelaborate“elegant”Champagneswithcomplexaromas,structureandfreshnessinpalate.Thierry’sgrand-father,thefounderoftheHouseofChampagne,usedtosay“Mychampagneistherivalofthebest”.Nowwewanttoproducea“GrandChampagne”selectedbyvariousguidesasHachete,Gault Millau,Dussert-Gerberandawardedintastings(Vinalies).TheyareproudtoproducechampagneH.Lanvin Filssince1931,inthesamespiritasitsfounder,HenryLanvin.

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“COMTES DE CHAMPAGNE” BRUT BLANC DE BLANCS DWWA: SILVER 2019

Supremefinesseandelegancedefinethislightbutcomplex“PrestigeCuvée”.

12.0%75cl 057653 6

££££

PRESTIGE ROSÉ BRUT

Palishpinkincolourwithapowerfulmousse.Goodfruitonthepalate.

12.0%75cl 057654 6

£££

NOCTURNE CITY LIGHTS ROSÉ

Brightflamboyantpinkwithdeliciousaromasofsummerpuddingandasoft,mellowstyle.

12.0%75cl 012344 6

£££

G.H. MUMMCORDON ROUGE BRUT

Aromasoflemonandgrapefruitcombinedwithwhitefruitsandtartapplesbringfreshnessandlivelinesstothewine.

12.0%75cl 057421 6

£££

VEUVE CLICQUOTYELLOW LABEL BRUT IWSC: SILVER 2019 DWWA: COMMENDED 2019

Afull,dry,roundedChampagneofconsistentlyhighquality.

12.0% Mag 75cl

37.5cl

056899056586057240

3612£££

ROSÉDWWA: SILVER 2019 IWSC: BRONZE 2019

AromasoffreshredfruitsleadtobiscuitynotesofdriedfruitsandViennesepastries.

12.5%75cl 059257 6

£££

TAITTINGERBRUT RÉSERVE NV DWWA: BRONZE 2019

Toastyandbiscuityonthenosewithagoodweightoffruitinthemouth.

12.0% Mag75cl

057657057656

36£££

NOCTURNE CITY LIGHTS SEC

AsmoothandroundedChampagnethatalsohasclassictoastandbutteraromas.

12.0%75cl 057642 6

£££

VINTAGE BRUT DWWA: PLATINUM 2019

AnintenseandrobustChampagne,withboldredfruitandyeastaromas.

12.0%75cl 057655 6

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MOËT & CHANDONBRUT IMPÉRIAL DWWA: SILVER 2019

ThisChampagnehasaslightappley,yeastynoseandlong,richflavoursofbiscuity,toastyfruit.

12.0% Mag75cl

37.5cl

016506056584016505

3612£££

ROSÉDWWA: SILVER 2019

Lively,cleanandexpressivewitharomasofriperedfruitsandwildstrawberries.

12.0%75cl 016509 6

£££

CUVÉE DOM PÉRIGNON

Rich,dryandfull-flavoured.Consistentlyoneoftheworld’sfinestChampagnes.

12.5%75cl 056750 6

££££

KRUGGRANDE CUVÉE BRUT

Complexandmaturewithtouchesofhazelnutandtoast.

12.0%75cl 056608 6

££££

PERRIER-JÖUETGRAND BRUT DWWA: BRONZE 2019 IWSC: BRONZE 2019

Attractivebouquetwithyouthfuldelicatecreamyhintsandatouchofyeastautolysis.

12.0%75cl 057420 6

£££

BLASON ROSÉ DWWA: BRONZE 2019 IWSC: BRONZE 2019

Richinthemouth,withapowerfulbouquetofriperedfruitandhintsofvioletandrosepetal.

12.0%75cl 057419 6

££££

BOLLINGERSPECIAL CUVÉE BRUT

StylishandconcentratedwithquiteaweightofPinotfruitonthepalate.

12.5%75cl 056583 6

£££

LANSONBLACK LABEL BRUT IWSC: SILVER 2019

Subtle“toasty”andhoneynotesonthenose.Lightandfreshonthepalatewithawell-roundedfeel.

12.5%75cl 057599 6

£££

LANSON WHITE LABEL

Flavoursofwhitefruitdevelopintoasoft,mineralfinishwithplentyoffreshness.

12.5% Mag75cl

020294020056

36£££

ROSÉ LABEL ROSÉ IWSC: SILVER 2019

Salmontoneswithsmall,brilliantbubbles.Aromasofrosesanddelicateredwineberrynotesonthenose.

12.5%75cl 057600 6

£££

LAURENT PERRIERBRUT

Alighterhousestyle;freshandelegant.Subtlecitrus,toastandspiceareperfectlybalancedinastructuredChampagne,idealtoenjoywithfood.

12.5%75cl 012307 6

£££

CUVÉE ROSÉ DWWA: BRONZE 2019 IWSC: BRONZE 2019

Elegantandfreshwithredfruitcharacterandroundedfinish.

12.0%75cl 058261 6

££££

TAITTINGER “COMTES DE CHAMPAGNE” BRUT BLANC DE BLANCS

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OUR LOVE AFFAIR WITH PROSECCO CONTINUES – IT IS UNCOMPLICATED, FUN AND FROTHY

JONATHAN PEDLEY MW

TheOn-Tradeisatoughplaceforthewinecategoryatthemomentwithsparklingwinebeingverymuchthestarperformer.Itseemsourloveaffairwithproseccocontinues,thoughperhapsthepacehasslowed–itisuncomplicated,funandfrothy.Theperfecttippleforanightout.AndthereismorechoicethaneverwithproducersofferingachoiceofExtraDryorBrut;DOCandDOCGandevensinglevineyardversions.ButthepopularExtraDrystyleisstillthefirmfavouritewithUKconsumers.

2019wasagoodyearforEnglishsparklingwine,whichfitsnicelywiththatotherconsumerthirstforprovenance/craft/local.AndothertraditionalmethodsparklerssuchasCavaandCrémantarealsoslowlyemergingfromtheshadows.Inshortthereisavastarrayofexcellentfizztochoosefromandadefiniteappetitefromconsumersformorechoicesoitpaystomakesureyouhavetherangetocapitaliseonthisdemand.

SPARKLING WINESTAR PERFORMER

SPARKLING WINE SPARKLING WINE

2019

ENGLISH FIZZ CONSUMER APPETITE

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OUR LOVE AFFAIR WITH PROSECCO CONTINUES – IT IS UNCOMPLICATED, FUN AND FROTHY

JONATHAN PEDLEY MW

TheOn-Tradeisatoughplaceforthewinecategoryatthemomentwithsparklingwinebeingverymuchthestarperformer.Itseemsourloveaffairwithproseccocontinues,thoughperhapsthepacehasslowed–itisuncomplicated,funandfrothy.Theperfecttippleforanightout.AndthereismorechoicethaneverwithproducersofferingachoiceofExtraDryorBrut;DOCandDOCGandevensinglevineyardversions.ButthepopularExtraDrystyleisstillthefirmfavouritewithUKconsumers.

2019wasagoodyearforEnglishsparklingwine,whichfitsnicelywiththatotherconsumerthirstforprovenance/craft/local.AndothertraditionalmethodsparklerssuchasCavaandCrémantarealsoslowlyemergingfromtheshadows.Inshortthereisavastarrayofexcellentfizztochoosefromandadefiniteappetitefromconsumersformorechoicesoitpaystomakesureyouhavetherangetocapitaliseonthisdemand.

SPARKLING WINESTAR PERFORMER

SPARKLING WINE SPARKLING WINE

2019

ENGLISH FIZZ CONSUMER APPETITE

MORE CHOICE

UPSTILL UK’S FAVOURITE

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SPARKLING WINE

SPAINNEW MARQUÉS DE CÁCERES CAVA NV

Acrisp,light-bodiedandrefreshingsparklingwinethathasfruitandahintoftoastiness.

11.5%75cl 024770 6

££

SEGURA VIUDAS CAVA IWC: COMMENDED 2020

Afresh,clean,light-bodiedsparklingwhitewine.

11.5% 75cl20cl

057831057827

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SEGURA VIUDAS CAVA ROSADO

PalepinkCavashowingintensityofredberriesandexoticfruits.Freshanddelicateonthepalate.

11.0%75cl 057826 6

££

SPARKLING WINE SPARKLING WINE

MARQUÉS DE CÁCERES CAVA NV

NEWFOR 2020

FRANCEBARON D’ARIGNAC BRUT

Lightonthenosewithjustahintofapples.Thetasteisfreshanddrywithgoodacidity.

11.0%75cl 057731 6‡

£

BARON D’ARIGNAC DEMI SEC

Simpleandlightonthenose,withthemarkedsweetnesscomingthroughonthepalate.

11.0%75cl 057730 6‡

£

BARON D’ARIGNAC ROSÉ

Peachypinksparklerthatislight-bodied,dryandcrisplyfreshinthemouth.

12.0%75cl 015841 6‡

£

AIMERY CRÉMANT DE LIMOUX BRUT

Afruityandfreshsparklingwinethathasanexcellentmousseandoff-drypalate.

12.0%75cl 057225 6

££

AIMERY CRÉMANT DE LIMOUX ROSÉ

Thispowerfullysparklingroséwinehasquiteacomplexaromaandanappealingdryishtaste.

12.5%75cl 057413 6

££

SOUTH AFRICAFRANSCHHOEK VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY PINOT NOIR BRUT NV

Astylishtraditionalmethodsparklingwinewitharomasofcitrus,melonandbiscuit.

12.5%75cl 015410 6

££

Balfour, Leslie’s

Reserve NV Pinot Noir & Chardonnay

KENT NV

BALFOUR HUSH HEATH ESTATE

ENGLANDCHAPEL DOWN BRUT IWSC: BRONZE 2019

Classicbutterybriochearomasarefollowedbylivelycitrusyflavoursonthepalate.

12.0%75cl 061868 6

££££

NEW BALFOUR, LESLIE’S RESERVE NV

Beautifullybalancedwithcrispacidityandatouchofsweetness.Refreshingflavoursoflimeandredcurrant.

11.5%75cl 023068 6

££££

NYETIMBER CLASSIC CUVÉE BRUT

Anintenseandcomplexsparklingwinethatisdryish,mid-highinacidityandmid-bodied.

11.0%75cl 017470 6

££££

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C&C SRLC Cisayoung-talentedforward-lookingcompanybornin2001,withtheaimtodevelopandmanagefull-scopeoenologicalprojects.

Overtheyears,C Cconsolidatedthenumberofwineriesmanagedinsomeofthemostsuitablewine-growingareasinItalyandgaineddirectcontrolofeverystageoftheproductionchain,takingadvantageoftheconsultingexpertiseofourenologistthatensuretheremarkablequalitystandardsofourproducts.

TodayC Cbrandselectionfeaturesmanyexcellentproducts,whichhaveearnedItalianandinternationalawards,fromawardwinnerstothecertifiedrefinementofDOC,DOCGandIGTwines.

FROM THE COMPANY

SPARKLING WINESPARKLING WINE SPARKLING WINE

ITALYASTI SPUMANTE SANTERO

Asparkling,sweetwhitewinewithafull,fruityflavour.

7.5%75cl 056601 6

£

JACK RABBIT PROSECCO DOC

Burstingwithfreshpeachandapricotaromas,andisfollowedbyazingy,clean,lingeringfinishwithjustatouchofsweetness.

11.0%75cl 018370 6

££

LYRIC PROSECCO EXTRA DRY

Agoodmousseisfollowedbygreenfruitonthenoseandanoff-drybutcitrusypalate.

11.5%75cl 020977 6

£

VIGNANA PROSECCO EXTRA DRY

Light-bodiedwithrefreshingacidityandplentyofmouth-fillingmousse.Freshandcrispwithhintsofripepear.

11.0% 75cl20cl

020938020935

624‡£

SYMPHONIAE PROSECCO DOCG VALDOBBIADENE EXTRA DRY

ApleasantlyattractiveDOCGProseccothatisoff-dryandhasripeyellowfruitaromas.

12.0%75cl 060649 6

££

NEW LA CASADA GRAN CUVÉE, BLANC DE BLANCS, SPUMANTE

Off-dryandlight-bodiedwithtemptingyellowfruitflavoursandplentyoffizz.

11.0%75cl 023155 6‡

£

NEW LA CASADA PROSECCO BRUT

Delicateandfruitywithfloralaromas.

11.0%75cl 024579 6

££

ITALY CONTINUED

NEW ZIMOR PROSECCO TREVISOEXTRA DRY

Intenselysparklingwithlight,fresh,appleyaromas.Nottoodryonthepalate.

11.0% 75cl20cl

023977023976

624ࣣ

NEW ZIMOR ROSATO SPUMANTE EXTRA DRY

Alovelyrosepinkfizzthatismedium-dryandshowsdelicateredfruitaromas.

11.0%75cl 023978 6

££

PONTE PINOT GRIGIO DELLE VENEZIESPUMANTE BRUT NV

Avibrantlysparklingwinethatisdry,crisplyacid,light-bodiedanddelicatelyfruity.

12.5%75cl 021443 6

££

PONTE PROSECCO EXTRA DRY GLOBAL PROSECCO MASTERS: GOLD 2018 IWC: SILVER 2019 DWWA: SILVER 2019

Clean,dryandcrisp,withacreamyfinish.

11.5% Mag 75cl20cl

012660057089057688

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PONTE AURORA ROSÉ EXTRA DRY

Cherrypinkincolourwithadecentamountofsparkle,thisisalightandoff-drysparklingrosé.

11.5% 75cl20cl

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NEW PONTE VINO FRIZZANTERABOSO Anextremelyfruitysparklingredwinethatissoftandjuicyinthemouth.

11.5%75cl 024216 6

££

Amongothers,thereisZimor,theC Cpremiumlabelthatincludesafullrangeofsparklingandstillwines,suchasProseccoSuperioreDOCGBrutandExtraDry,ProseccoDOCTrevisoExtraDryandPinotGrigioBlushDOC.

ProseccoDOCTrevisoExtraDry,aperfectmealopenerortheidealaccompanimenttofishandlightcourses,isspeciallyknownforitsfruityandfragrantbouquet.PinotGrigioBlushDOCdelleVeneziegrapesarecarefullypickedupinmid-Septemberandgentlypressedforabout6to8hourstoslowlyreleasetheir“coppery”colour.C Clookstothisdelicateandwell-roundedwineforitsintensebouquetofcitrusfruitswithdelicatemineralaromas.

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THE ABSENCE OF SIGNIFICANT HAILSTORMS, MEANT THAT THE FRUIT WAS BEAUTIFULLY HEALTHY

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ARGENTINA ARGENTINA

VINTAGE

HIGH QUALITY

TEMPERATE

WEATHER

ThroughoutArgentinathereportsareofahighqualityvintagein2019.Afteracoldwinterthatdelayedbudburst,thespringwascoolandhumid,withsomeheavyraininNovember.However,therestofthesummerandautumnwasdry.Cruciallythoughtemperaturesneverracedawayandthevineswereabletosteadilyripentheirgrapeswithoutheatstress.Thedryness,andtheabsenceofsignificanthailstorms,meantthatthefruitwasbeautifullyhealthy.HighluminosityandjustenoughwarmthinFebruaryandMarchbroughtthegrapestooptimumripeness.Thenationalcropwas10%downon2018,butalmostexactlyinlinewiththefiveyearaverage.

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VIÑAS DE MENDOZANEW TORRONTÉS

Alight-bodied,off-drywhitewineshowingprettyelderflowerandprimrosearomas.

13.0%75cl 024561 6

£££

NEW MALBEC

Asupplemid-bodiedMalbecthathasplentyofcrunchydarkberryfruit.

13.0%75cl 024559 6

£££

ARGENTINA ARGENTINA

VIÑAS DE MENDOZAViñasdeMendoza’isacelebrationofthetraditionsofwinemakinginMendoza,Argentina’smostimportantwineregion.Fromahighlyesteemedfamily-ownedwinery,withover70yearshistorybehindthemandaverydetailedunderstandingofthisarea,comesthispairofexcellentwines–twoofthetraditionalgrapevarietiesthattheareahasbecomesofamousfor;thefresh,aromaticTorrontésandtherich,dynamicMalbec.

Mendozaboastsspectacularhigh-altitudevineyardswherethevinesarequenchedbythepuresnowmeltwateroftheAndesMountains.BothofthesewinesbenefitfromtheperfectgrapegrowingconditionsthatMendozahastooffer,enhancedbytheopportunitytogrowgrapesathighaltitudeswheretheimpactofwarmdays,coolernightsandincreasedlightexposurecombinetodevelopwineswithcomplexity,depthandstructure.

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Viñas de Mendoza Torrontés

LOS HAROLDOS

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DEAD MAN’S DICEMALBEC, MENDOZA

DeepandvibrantMalbecwithanintensenoseofplum,damsonanddarkchocolatearomas.

13.0%75cl 017679 6

£££

LAS CAZASCHENIN BLANC DRY, MENDOZA

Thisdrywhitewineislight-bodiedandhasvibrantpeardropandbananafruit.

12.5%75cl 057903 6‡

£

CHENIN BLANC MEDIUM DRY, MENDOZA

Amedium-drywhitewinethatisfresh,fruityandlight-bodied.

12.5%75cl 057904 6‡

£

BONARDA, MENDOZA

Gentledarkfruitaromasandahintofoakgivecharactertothismid-bodiedredwine.

12.5%75cl 057905 6‡

£

ELEMENTOSCHARDONNAY VIOGNIER

Zingyandfreshonthepalate,withadelicateyouthfulfruitinessonthenose.

13.5%75cl 056877 6‡

££

SHIRAZ MALBEC

Animmediatelyfruityred,vibrantandjuicyinthemouth.

13.5%75cl 056876 6‡

££

DEAD MAN’S DICE MALBEC, MENDOZA

ACORDEÓNMALBEC, MENDOZA IWC: SILVER 2020

Amid-bodiedredwithwarmrichnessonthepalateandblackcherry,pruneandherbalaromas.

14.5%75cl 017456 6

££££

ANDEAN VINEYARDSMALBEC, MENDOZA

Amid-bodiedandwarmingredwinethathasagoodattackofdamsonandspicearomas.

14.0%75cl 059494 6

£££

TRAPICHEMALBEC, MENDOZA IWC: BRONZE 2020 DWWA: SILVER 2019 IWSC: SILVER 2019

Achunkyaromaofdamsonsandoak.Full-bodiedandsucculentinthemouth.Longandcomplexonthefinish.

14.0%75cl 016154 6

£££

EXCLUSIVETO CROWNCELLARS

MENDOZA BOASTS SPECTACULAR HIGH-ALTITUDE VINEYARDS WHERE THE VINES ARE QUENCHED BY THE PURE SNOWMELT WATER OF THE ANDES MOUNTAINS

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SUMMER END

DRY & HOT

SUCCESS

EXPORT MARKETS

TherewasplentyofanxietyintheAustralianwineindustryduringthe2018/2019growingseason,asitwastheseconddryyearinarow.Therewererecordlowtemperaturesinthespringandanextendedheatwaveintherunuptotheharvest.AreassuchastheBarossadidseeyieldsreduced,butwhentheharvestwascompleteditturnsoutthatthe2019cropwasonlyfractionallydownon2018(-3%)andprettymuchbanginlinewiththefiveyearaverage.Thehotdryendtosummerseemstohavefavouredredwinesoverwhites,bothintermsofqualityandquantity:thetonnageofblackgrapeswasup2%on2018whereasthetonnageofwhitegrapeswasdown8%.

AUSTRALIAANOTHER DRY YEAR

UP 2%

BLACK GRAPES

THE HOT DRY END TO SUMMER SEEMS TO HAVE FAVOURED RED WINES

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Thelastfiveyearshaveseenthepriceofgrapesrisesteadily.In2019theaveragepriceforwinegrapeswasAU 664pertonne,up9%on2018.AmajordriverhasbeenthesuccessofAustralianwineindevelopingexportmarkets,especiallyChina(whereAustralianwineimportshavebeenfreeoftariffssince1stJanuary2019).

AU$ PRICE

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GULARACHARDONNAY

Cleanandfreshwithmelonandapplefruitflavoursleadingtoacrispfinish.

13.0%75cl 057494 6‡

£

SHIRAZ

Ajuicy,youthfulredwinewithplentyofbramblefruitandahintofpepper.

13.0%75cl 057493 6‡

£

INVENIOCHARDONNAY

Medium-bodiedwithcitrusandripepineapplenotes.

13.0%75cl 057298 6‡

£

SHIRAZ

Perfumedraspberryfruitandahintofwhitepepper.

13.0%75cl 057299 6‡

£

SPEARWOODCHARDONNAY

Fresh,juicywhitewinewithmelonfruitflavourandacrispfinish.

13.0%75cl 062018 6‡

£

SHIRAZ

outhfulandjuicywithlotsofberryfruitandatouchofspice.

13.0%75cl 061965 6‡

£

BAD EYE DEERSHIRAZ CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Gutsyredwinewithjuicyredberryfruitandplentyofspice.

13.5% 75cl18.7cl

015721017738

6‡24‡££

WOOLSHEDCHARDONNAY

Apleasant,uncomplicatedChardonnaythatisdrybutsmooth.

13.0%75cl 014716 6‡

££

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Darkandimpressive,fullofmintandblackcurrants.

13.5%75cl 014717 6‡

££

JACOB’S CREEKSEMILLON CHARDONNAY IWC: SILVER 2020 IWSC: BRONZE 2019

Softroundfruitflavoursandamedium-dryfinish.

11.5%75cl 056791 6‡

££

SHIRAZ ROSÉ IWC: SILVER 2020 IWSC: BRONZE 2019

Madefrom100%Shirazgrapes,thisisanoff-dryfruit-drivenrosé.

12.5%75cl 057023 6‡

££

GRENACHE SHIRAZ IWSC: BRONZE 2019

Abouquetoffreshjuicyraspberryandcherryfruitaromas,withhintsofrosepetal,whitepepperandspice.

14.5%75cl 056943 6‡

££

VINIVISIONSAUVIGNON BLANC SEMILLON, LANGHORNE CREEK

Alight-bodied,crispwhitewinethathasayouthfulcitrusyaroma.

12.5%75cl 019710 6‡

££

SHIRAZ VIOGNIER

“Abigwine”:intenseandsolidonthenoseandpalatewithfruit,spiceandleathernotes.

14.5%75cl 019711 6‡

££

LAZY BONESSHIRAZ

Juicyredwithsoftberryfruit.

14.0%75cl 060702 6‡

££

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Vinivision Sauvignon

Blanc Semillon, Langhorne

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AdryandlivelyChardonnaywithsomepearandspicearomas.

13.0%75cl 017601 6‡

££

SHIRAZ

Anoff-dry,mid-bodiedfruityredthatissoftinacidityandtannin.

13.0%75cl 017605 6‡

££

AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA

GRANT BURGEBOOMERANG BAY, CHARDONNAY Clean,balancedandcrispwithlightcitrusandapplecharacter.

13.5%75cl 016222 6‡

£££

BOOMERANG BAY, SHIRAZ

Softtanninsintegratewithjuicyblackfruitflavoursandavelvetytexture.

14.0%75cl 016229 6‡

£££

MIAMBA SHIRAZIWSC: BRONZE 2019

Richaromasofvanillaoakandredsummerberries,softonthepalatewithwell-integratedoakandtannins.

14.0%75cl 057101 6

££££

PEWSEY VALERIESLING, EDEN VALLEY

Themouth-tinglingacidityanddrynessarebalancedbyagoodconcentrationoffruit.

12.5%75cl 061915 6

££££

HARDYSWILLIAM HARDY CHARDONNAY, LIMESTONE COAST Thismid-bodiedChardonnayissurprisinglystylish,withyouthfulfruit,somecreamyvanillanotesanddecentacidity.

13.0%75cl 061955 6‡

££

WILLIAM HARDY SHIRAZ, LANGHORNE CREEK uiteapolishedmid-bodiedredwine:darkfruitandspicearomasarefollowedbyyieldingtanninsonthepalate.

14.0%75cl 061956 6‡

££

19 CRIMESBEHIND BARS RED

Blackberryjamandpepperaromasarefollowedbyapalatethatisfullish-bodiedandquitesweet.

13.5%75cl 021317 6‡

££

ROBERT OATLEYPOCKET WATCH CHARDONNAY, CENTRAL RANGES

AlightandvibrantChardonnaythatisfruit-led,showingcitrusandyellowplumaromas.

12.5%75cl 021353 6‡

££

POCKET WATCH SHIRAZ, CENTRAL RANGES

Amidtofull-bodiedShirazwithagoodintensityofblackcherryandblackberryfruit.

14.5%75cl 021354 6‡

££

SIGNATURE CHARDONNAY, MARGARET RIVER

AmoderntakeonAustralianChardonnaythatisallaboutpurity,eleganceandrestrainedripeness.

13.0%75cl 015572 6

££££

PINOT NOIR, YARRA VALLEY

Fragrantonthenosefollowedbyamid-bodiedpalatethatisjuicyandsoft.

13.5%75cl 061942 6

££££

HANCOCK & HANCOCK SHIRAZ GRENACHE, MCLAREN VALE

Amassivelyintenseandcomplexredwinethatisfull-bodiedandrobustlytannic.

14.0%75cl 015569 6

££££

WOLF BLASSBLASS RESERVE CHARDONNAY SEMILLON

Softfruitisbalancedwithfresh,crispacidity,acreamytexture,elegantstructureandalingeringfinish.

12.5%75cl 021468 6‡

££

BLASS RESERVE SHIRAZ CABERNET

Asmooth,rich,well-structuredredwinedisplayingaromaticredandbluefruitsandnotesofcedarspice.

14.0%75cl 021466 6‡

££

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POCKET WATCH CHARDONNAY, CENTRAL RANGES

FIRM FAVOURITE

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YALUMBAalumbaisextremelyfortunatetohaveaccesstosomeoftheoldestGrenachevineyardsintheBarossa,blessedwithsomeoftheoldestBarossaBushVines–withfruitforthiswinesourcedfromvinesplantedbetween1898and1973.

Firstcultivatedwhenmechanisationwasn’tevenaconceptinviticulture,theseoldgnarlyvineslimitthetendencyofGrenachetothrowverylargecrops,resultinginlowyieldsandhighqualityfruitthatisbalancedandconcentrated.

Describedbymanyasthe“hotareaPinotNoir”,theBarossaOldBushVineGrenacheisburstingwithsavouryberryandspice.Aslightlyhigheralcoholleveliswell-balancedwiththefruitandoak,resultinginauniqueredwineexperiencequiteunlikethatfoundwiththemorecommonvarieties.

“Theyarenotgoodbecausetheyareold;theyareoldbecausetheyaregood.”-KevinGlastonbury, alumbawinemaker.

ThedecisiontobecomeawinemakerwasaneasyoneforKevin KG’Glastonbury,acountryboy,whoappreciatesthesynergyofsoil,waterandsun.Ahandson,getdirtyapproachhavebeenthekeytohissuccessasawinemaker.“Wineisauniqueexpressionoftheland.Whenyouthinkaboutit,greatwineisgrownratherthanmade.”

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AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIA

YALUMBA“Y” SERIES VIOGNIER Arichandfull-bodieddrywhitewinewithapronouncedfloralandstonefruitaroma.

12.5%75cl 019280 6

£££

“SAMUELS COLLECTION” OLD BUSH VINE GRENACHE, BAROSSA DWWA: COMMENDED 2019

Juicymid-bodiedredburstingwithripeberryfruitflavours.

14.0%75cl 013502 6

££££

“THE CIGAR” CABERNET SAUVIGNON, COONAWARRA DWWA: BRONZE 2019

Deepcoloured,withanaromaoffigs,berriesandspice.Alusciousmouth-fillingwinewithjuicyblackfruitflavours.

14.5%75cl 019281 6

££££

MCGUIGANBLACK LABEL SHIRAZ

Apunchylittlewinewithmouthfulsofripeplum,blackberryandspice.

12.5%75cl 060439 6‡

££

TYRRELL’SHUNTER VALLEY, SEMILLON

Acomplexcombinationofcitrusandnuttynotesisfollowedbyapalatethatisdryandcrisp.

11.0%75cl 021134 6

£££

YALUMBA IS BLESSED WITH SOME OF THE OLDEST BAROSSA BUSH VINES IN THE COUNTRY PLANTED FROM THE LATE 19TH THROUGH TO THE EARLY AND MID-20TH CENTURIES

KEVIN GLASTONBURY WINEMAKER

JAM SHEDNEW SHIRAZ

Sweetandjuicywithplentyofberryfruitflavours

13.5%75cl 024554 6‡

££

JAM SHED SHIRAZ

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BUMPER CROP

+15%

AUSTRIA AUSTRIA

ThewinterandearlyspringinAustriawereverydryandunseasonablymild.Therewasanearlybudburst,buttoeveryone’srelieftherewerenofrostlosses.MotherNaturethenthrewinaMaythatwasthecoldestsince1991.ThedevelopmentofthevinesgroundtoahaltandittookarecordbreakingJune(thedriest,sunniestandwarmestofalltime)togetthemgoingagain.Thefloweringwentwell.ThesummerwashotwithtemperaturesinbothJulyandAugustaboveaverage.Occasionalthunderydownpoursbroughtmuchneededwatertothevineyards.ConditionsstayedfineinSeptemberandOctober,althoughthankfullytheheatdissipated.Therewasnoneedtorushthepickingandthegrapeswerenighonperfectastheyarrivedatthewineries.Theoverallcropwasasmidgeondownon2018(-4%)butrobustlyupagainstthefiveyearaverage( 15%).

MOTHER NATURE THREW IN A MAY THAT WAS THE COLDEST SINCE 1991

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PERFECT GRAPESQUALITY HIGH

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GOBELSBURGERGRÜNER VELTLINER

Theexoticpeachandnectarinearomaisfollowedbyafresh,drypalate.

12.0%75cl 012403 6

£££

MICHAEL MOOSBRUGGER, SCHLOSS GOBELSBURGTheyarecertifiedSustainable.OnecouldmoreeasilymatchadifferentSchlossGobelsburgwinewitheachandeverycourseofalongandelaboratedinner.Thebreadthoftherangeandthequalityofeverythingisfabulousandexemplary.KamptalDACregionisoneofthethreetopwine-growingareasoftheDanuberegion.Theestatewasfoundedinthe12thCenturybyCistercianmonks,whoproducedwineuntilthelate1990’s,whenMichaelMoosbruggertookover.Oneoftheresultsofhismeticulousapproachtowinemakingisthenumerousawardsandaccoladesheandhiswineshavereceived.GobelsburgisnowagainoneoftheGreatEstatesoftheDanubearea,a

ABOUT THE WINEMAKER

AUSTRIA AUSTRIA

SCHLOSS GOBELSBURG

Gobelsburger Grüner Veltliner

KAMPTAL 2017

THE ESTATE WAS FOUNDED IN THE 12TH CENTURY BY CISTERCIAN MONKS, WHO PRODUCED WINE UNTIL THE

LATE 1990’S, WHEN MICHAEL MOOSBRUGGER TOOK OVER

SCHLOSS GOBELSBURG

positionitsgreatvineyardsitesundeniablydeserve.MichaelhasbeenadrivingforcebehindthenewErsteLageproject,whichidentified50new PremierCru’vineyardsintheDanubeareain2010.HeproducesthreesinglevineyardGr nerVeltlinersintheErsteLage,andtwoRieslings.“Tradition”isanothertakeonRieslingandGr nerVeltliner:awinemadeaccordingtoold-fashionedtechniques.Thewineisbasket-pressed,thenfermentsinwoodencaskswithouttemperaturecontrolresultinginarichandcomplexstyle.Michaelproducessweetwinesofhighquality.

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BULGARIA BULGARIA

Ingeneralitwasagoodharvest,withloweryieldsperhectarebuthighquality,especiallyfortheredgrapes.Therainsinthespringandthehailinsomeregionsreducedtheharvestandmeantcarewasneededinordertoprotectagainstdiseasesandpests.Themasspickingofthegrapeswasrelativelyearlyduetothehighsummertemperaturesanddroughtconditions.Thankstothis,thegrapeswerehealthyandwell-ripened.

ThecropwasverygoodforChardonnay,withanoptimalratioofsugars-acids,goodstructureandexpressedvarietalcharacter.

THE QUALITY OF THE RED GRAPE VARIETIES WAS VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT

JONATHAN PEDLEY MW

BULGARIAHIGH QUALITY VINTAGE

Thequalityoftheredgrapevarietieswasverygoodtoexcellent–healthygrapeswithhighsugars,optimumacids,verygoodphenolicmaturityandgoodintensityofthecolour–betterthanthepreviousharvest.AsaresultofthedroughtinAugust,thegrapeberriesweresmallerthannormal,especiallyfortheMerlotvariety,whichledtoaloweryield,buttoabetterquality.

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DOMAINE BOYARDeerPointisarangeofwinesproducedbyDomaineBoyar–thefirstprivatewinecompanyfoundedinBulgariasincethefalloftheBerlinWall.Thecompanysawitsbiggesttransformationattheturnofthemillennium,whenitcommissionedabrand-newwinerySiniteSkali(Blueridge),designedandimplementedbytheleadingAustralianengineeringcompanyA GEngineering.

Incorporatingmoderntechnology,immaculatehygieneandagreatversatilityunprecedentedinBulgariaandEasternEurope,thewinesproducedbyBlueridgebecametrailblazersdemonstratingthecountry’scapabilityofmodernwinemaking.

ThenameDeerPointwasgiventothiswinerange,torelatetothefreelyroamingdeerinthegroundsofoneoftheBlueridgesatellitecellars,situatedatthefeetoftheBalkanMountainrange.

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BULGARIABULGARIA BULGARIABULGARIA

DEER POINTNEW PINOT GRIGIO

Apleasantandrefreshingdrywhitewinethatlight-bodiedwithdelicatefruitcharacter.

13.0%75cl 024544 6‡

£

CHARDONNAY

Alight-bodiedandgentleChardonnaywithmelonandyellowplumaromas.

12.5%75cl 019371 6‡

£

MERLOT

Anattractivebutuncomplicatedmid-bodiedredwinethatshowsdarkfruitaromas.

12.5%75cl 019372 6‡

£

NEW CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Amidtofull-bodiedredwinethathaslotsofblackcurrantandblackberryfruit.

12.5%75cl 024463 6‡

£

DOMAINE BOYAR

Deer Point Cabernet Sauvignon

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CHILE CHILE

Thewinterandearlyspringweredrierthannormal,with30%lessrainfallthanintheequivalentperiodtheyearbefore.Whilstthingshavenotreachedcrisislevels,itisworthrememberingthatChilehasteeteredontheedgeofdroughtfornearlytenyears.

Therewerenofrostsinthespringandthedryconditionskeptfungaldiseasesatbay.TemperatureswerenormaluntilaheatwavearrivedinNovemberbutthenthemercuryfellbackwithnormaltemperaturescharacterisingDecemberandJanuary.Februarybroughtareturnofthehotweather,butcoolerweatherinMarcheasedthepressureonthepicking.Infact,Err zurizdidnotharvestitslastCarmén reintheAconcaguaValleyuntil3rdMay.FranciscoBaettigofErr zurizdescribesthecompany’svineyardsin2019ashavingdelivered,“grapesofoutstandingsanitaryconditions sic andgreatconcentration.”

Atanationallevelthevintagewas7%downonthebumper2018crop,butstill8%upagainstthefiveyearaverage.

30% LESS RAINFALL

COOLER WEATHER IN MARCH EASED THE PRESSURE ON THE PICKING

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INVENIOSAUVIGNON BLANC

Fresh,drywhitewine,withhintsofguavaandtropicalfruits.

13.0%75cl 057297 6‡

£

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Afull-flavouredredwine,withnotesofmintandcassis.

13.0%75cl 057285 6‡

£

JACK RABBITSAUVIGNON BLANC

Freshandcrispwithdeliciouslyfruityflavoursoflimeandpeach.

13.5% 75cl18.7cl

057766057768

6‡12‡££

SHIRAZ

Softandjuicyonthepalatewithflavoursofblackberriesandraspberries.

13.5% 75cl18.7cl

058253058252

6‡12‡££

OCHRE MOUNTAIN SAUVIGNON BLANC

Freshandcitrusyonthenosewithcleanacidityonthepalate.

13.0% 75cl18.7cl

057612057637

6‡24‡££

MERLOT CARMÉNÈRE

Roundedandsmoothinflavourwithpronouncedblackcurrantfruit.

13.0% 75cl18.7cl

057634 057636

6‡24‡££

ANAKENABIRDMAN SAUVIGNON BLANC

Crispwithconcentratedtropicalfruitflavoursandazestyaciditygivingthewineajuicyandrefreshingfinish.

12.0%75cl 015848 6‡

££

BIRDMAN MERLOT

Fruit-drivenwithblackberryflavours,asmoothtextureandapleasingfinish.

12.5%75cl 015849 6‡

££

CLOCKWORK RAVENMERLOT

SmoothandapproachablewithclassicdarkplummyMerlotfruit.

13.0%75cl 015726 6‡

££

BONE ORCHARDMALBEC

Amid-bodiedredwinewithsofttanninsandalovelyyouthfuljammydarkberryaroma.

13.0%75cl 018460 6‡

££

CHILE CHILE

STOWELLSSAUVIGNON BLANC

Acrispdrywhitewinewithtropicalfruitaromasandatasteofpear,gooseberryandlime.

13.0% 75cl18.7cl

056908057721

6‡12‡££

LAS ONDASSAUVIGNON BLANC, VALLE CENTRAL

Aripeandfruitywhitewinewithacrispdryfinish.

12.0%75cl 018987 6‡

££

VIOGNIER RESERVA, VALLE CENTRAL

Lovelypeachandapricotaromasarefollowedbyapalatethathasweightandlength.

13.0%75cl 018985 6‡

££

ROSÉ, VALLE CENTRAL

Amedium-dryroséthathasvibrantstrawberryfruitandarefreshingcrunchonthepalate.

12.0%75cl 018991 6‡

££

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, VALLE CENTRAL

Ajuicyfull-bodiedredwinethathasplentyofdarkfruitonthenoseandpalate.

12.0%75cl 018984 6‡

££

PINOT NOIR RESERVA, VALLE CENTRAL

Softandnottooheavyinthemouth,withscrumptiousredberryandspicearomas.

13.0%75cl 018986 6‡

££

ANAKENA BIRDMAN MERLOT

FIRM FAVOURITE

LAS ONDAS VIOGNIER RESERVA

EXCLUSIVETO CROWNCELLARS

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PLATE 95SAUVIGNON BLANC

Freshandzestywithripetropicalfruitflavours.

13.0%75cl 060813 6‡

£

MERLOT

Afruityspicyredwinethathasanicebalanceoftannin,acidandalcoholonthepalate.

13.0%75cl 059690 6‡

£

CHILECHILE CHILE

ERRAZURIZ ESTATE LATE HARVEST SAUVIGNON BLANC

ERRAZURIZ ESTATECHARDONNAY DWWA: BRONZE 2019

Thiswhitewinehasripemelonandpeacharomasandaroundedpalate.

13.5%75cl 056734 6

£££

SAUVIGNON BLANC DWWA: COMMENDED 2019

Thisdrywinehasclassicgooseberryaromasandgoodbalancingacidity.

13.0%75cl 056733 6

£££

WILD FERMENT CHARDONNAY

Pungent,smoky,bready,“baroque”nose,withdeep,full,lushfruitrightthroughtothefinish.

13.5%75cl 057086 6

££££

LATE HARVEST SAUVIGNON BLANC

Asweetdessertwinewithpronouncedfloralandcitrusaromas.

12.0%37.5cl 057870 12

££

CABERNET SAUVIGNON DWWA: COMMENDED 2019

Deeprubyincolourwithanintenseblackcurrantynoseandrich,fleshyfruitcharactersonthepalate.

14.0%75cl 056736 6

£££

MERLOT DWWA: COMMENDED 2019

Intensepurpleincolourwithconcentratedblackberryfruitonthenoseandpalate.

13.5%75cl 056735 6

£££

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MAX RESERVADWWA: SILVER 2019

Arichandripe,oak-agedred,packedwithjuicyblackcurrantfruitonthenoseandpalate.

14.0%75cl 056974 6

££££

CALITERRACHARDONNAY RESERVA DWWA: BRONZE 2019

Astraightforward,uncomplicatedChardonnayshowingtouchesofmelonandoak.

13.5%75cl 056880 6‡

££

SAUVIGNON BLANC RESERVA

Thisisafresh,light-bodied,pleasantlyfruitydrywhitewine.

13.0%75cl 056884 6‡

££

SHIRAZ ROSÉ RESERVA

Off-dryandlight-bodiedonthepalate,withyouthfulfruitonthenose.

12.0%75cl 056882 6‡

££

CARMÉNÈRE RESERVA

Luscious,juicyredwinefullofsucculentblackfruitflavoursandatouchofsmokyspice.

14.0%75cl 056883 6‡

££

MERLOT RESERVA

Aripe,forward,mid-bodied,gentlyfruityMerlot.

14.0%75cl 056881 6‡

££

VIÑA ERRAZURIZ

Caliterra Shiraz Rosé

ReservaVALLE DE COLCHAGUA 2017

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ENGLAND ENGLAND

THE VINES NATURALLY SET A SMALLER CROP THAN IN 2018

JONATHAN PEDLEY MW

LATE SUMMER

RIPENINGSMALL CROP

2019

Afterthehuge,earlyandsuperripevintagein2018thegrowersinEnglandarereportingamuchmorenormalharvestin2019.Althoughtherewasverylittlespringfrostandnosignificantfloweringproblems,thevinesnaturallysetasmallercropthantheyearbefore.Theripeningcyclewasalsoalittlelaterthanithadbeentwelvemonthsago.ThefirstthreeweeksofSeptemberhadlovelylatesummerweatherandthegrapesripenedquickly.Itisprobablyfairtosaythattheseason’sbiggestchallengecameaftertheweekendof21st/22ndSeptemberwhentheautumnequinoxbroughtcoolerandwetterconditions.Theestateshadtoschedulethepickingcarefully,tryingtooptimisetheripenessofthegrapes,whilstkeepinganeyeonanybotrytis,anddodgingtherain. ualityoverallseemstobeprettygood,withmorefreshnessinthewinesthanin2018.Astoyields,mostpeopleseemrelievedtohaveavoidedasecondbumpersizedcropinarow.

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Crispanddrywithintenselyfragrantnoseofgrapefruitandelderflower.

12.0%75cl 061869 6

£££

VINTAGE RESERVE, BRUT DWWA: SILVER 2019 IWSC: BRONZE 2019

Classicbutterybriochearomasarefollowedbylivelycitrusyflavoursonthepalate.

12.0%75cl 061868 6

££££

THE ENGLISH ROSE IWSC: SILVER 2019 DWWA: BRONZE 2019

Alight-bodiedmedium-dryroséthathasdelicatespiceandredfruitaromas.

11.5%75cl 014307 6

£££

BALFOUR – HUSH HEATH ESTATE

NEW BALFOUR SKYE’S BLEND

Gooseberry,nettleandcreamwithdelicatehawthornblossom.Richandfullwithacleandefinedfinish.DrywithacrispandbalancedEnglishacidity.

11.5%75cl 023067 6

£££

NEW BALFOUR LESLIE’S RESERVE NV

Beautifullybalancedwithcrispacidityandatouchofsweetness.Refreshingflavoursoflimeandredcurrant.

11.5%75cl 023068 6

££££

NEW BALFOUR NANNETTE’S ROSE

Delicatepale,Provençalpink.Aherbyandaromaticnose,withstrawberryandredberryfruitcarriedthroughtothepalate.Crisp,light,hintsoflemon,thymeandrosemary.

11.0%75cl 023063 6

£££

BALFOUR – HUSH HEATH ESTATE SKYE’S BLEND

NYETIMBERCLASSIC CUVÉE BRUT

Anintenseandcomplexsparklingwinethatisdryish,mid-highinacidityandmid-bodied.

12.0%75cl 017470 6

££££

ENGLAND

BALFOUR – HUSH HEATH ESTATEBalfourHushHeathEstateareoneofEngland’sfinestandmostrespectedwineproducers.Since2002theyhavebeenattheheartofthegrowingEnglishwineindustry,winningnationalandinternationalawardsfortheirstillandsparklingwines.

Proudlyfamily-ownedandfamily-run,BalfourHushHeathstronglybelieveinthemantrathatthefinestwinescanonlybeproducedfromthefinestfruit.ThebeautifulHushHeathEstateishometo85acresofmanicuredvineyardsandBalfourHushHeath’sstateoftheartwineryandvisitorcentre.

Knownfortheirclean,freshandprecisestyle,BalfourHushHeatharepassionateaboutcreatingwineswhichpushtheboundariesofEnglishwine,balancingripecleanfruitwithfreshvibrantEnglishacidity.

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BURGUNDY

Afterabumpercropthepreviousyear,Burgundywasbroughtdowntoearthbysomechallengingweatherin2019.Theharvestwas27%downon2018,andaworrying12%againstthefiveyearaverage. ualityhoweverisgood.

InBordeauxqualityissaidtobeverygood.Thetotalcropwasfractionallydownon2018(-4%)andsimilarlydownagainstthefiveyearaverage(-3%).

InAlsacenodramaswerereportedatharvesttimeandthetotalcropisreportedtobe22%downon2018and8%downagainstthefiveyearaverage.

WINE PRODUCTION

JONATHAN PEDLEY MW

FRANCE FRANCE

RHÔNE

UP TO 80% CROP LOSS

LOIRE

FRANCEA MIXED BAG

+5%GOOD QUALITY

BORDEAUX

ThewesternhalfoftheLoiresufferedsignificantfrostdamage,withsomevineyardsinMuscadetlosingupto80%oftheircrop.TheeasternvalleywereuntouchedresultinginstabilisationofvolumesandpricinginSancerre.

TheRhônewastheonlymajorregioninFrancetobuckthetrendandproducemorewinein2019( 5%)thanin2018.Theofficialpre-harvestestimateforthecommerciallyimportantregionofLanguedoc-Roussillonhadthe2019cropdown6%on2018.

JONATHAN PEDLEY MW2019 WAS MIXED WITH EITHER SPRING FROST AND/OR PROBLEMATIC FLOWERING AFFECTING MOST AREAS

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AIMERYCHARDONNAY, VIN DE PAYS D’OC

Thiswhitewinehasfragrant,livelyfruitonthenoseandagoodbalanceofweightandacidity.

12.5% 75cl18.7cl

056925056965

6‡24‡££

SAUVIGNON BLANC, VIN DE PAYS D’OC

Agrassydrywhitewinewithgoodacidityandacrispfinish.

12.5% 75cl18.7cl

056935056966

6‡24‡££

CABERNET FRANC ROSÉ, VIN DE PAYS D’OC

Thisroséwinehaspleasantstrawberryflavoursandacrispdryfinish.

12.5% 75cl18.7cl

056919057092

6‡24‡££

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, VIN DE PAYS D’OC

MarkedleafyCabernetaromas,withsoftsuppletanninsonthepalate.

12.5% 75cl18.7cl

056936056968

6‡24‡££

MERLOT, VIN DE PAYS D’OC

Thesoft,fruitycharacteroftheMerlotgrapemakesthiswineagreeablyeasytodrink.

12.5% 75cl18.7cl

056924060975

6‡24‡££

BAD EYE DEERSAUVIGNON BLANC

Crispandrefreshingwithtangycitrusfruitsandfloralnotes.

12.0% 75cl18.7cl

015722017739

6‡24‡££

LES VIGNERONSVERMENTINO COLOMBARD SWA: GOLD 2019

Alight,youthfulandcrispdrywhitewinethathasaromasofapple,bananaandgreenleaves.

12.5%75cl 061919 6‡

£

GRENACHE MERLOT

Apalepeachypinkdryroséthathasdelicateredfruitandmoderateacidity.

13.0%75cl 061917 6‡

£

GRENACHE PINOT NOIR SWA: GOLD 2019

Amidtolight-bodiedredwinewithsofttanninsandagoodattackofjammy,juicyredfruit.

13.0%75cl 061918 6‡

£

INVENIOSAUVIGNON BLANC, VIN DE FRANCE

Crispandfreshwithgrassy,floralnotes.

12.0% 75cl18.7cl

057289059578

6‡24‡£

MERLOT, VIN DE PAYS D’OC

Deeprubycolour,withperfumedredfruitcharacter.

13.0% 75cl18.7cl

057290059579

6‡24‡£

FRANCE

AIMERY HAVE BEEN AWARDED MANY ACCOLADES FOR THEIR SUSTAINABLE FARMING AND SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

AIMERY, SIEUR D’ARQUES

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MOREAUCHARDONNAY, VIN DE PAYS D’OC

Delicatelemonyfruitaromasarefollowedbyafreshlivelytaste.

12.5%75cl 056926 6‡

££

MERLOT, IGP PAYS D'OC

uiteapalerubycolourwithripetoffeeandberryfruitandlighttannins.

12.5%75cl 056929 6‡

££

SELECT GRENACHE MALBEC, VIN DE FRANCE

Amid-bodiedredwinethathasyieldingtannins,lowishacidityandagentlefruitiness.

13.5%75cl 059506 12

££

DOMAINE LE GRAND DESTRÉ

VIN DE PAYS DE LA PRINCIPAUTÉ D’ORANGE

Amidtofull-bodiedredwinewithripetanninsandcomplexfruitandspicearomas.

13.0%75cl 060504 6‡

££

DOMAINE MAS BELLE EAUXGRENACHE BLANC uiteafull-bodiedwhitewinethathasagoodintensityofripefruit:melonandyellowpluminparticular.

14.0%75cl 019194 6

££

PETIT VERDOT

Animpressiveredwinethatcombinesyouthfuldarkfruitaromaswithamidtofull-bodiedpalate.

14.5%75cl 017594 6

££

DOMAINE HORGELUSGROS MANSENG SAUVIGNON, CÔTES DE GASCOGNE Awell-balanceddrywhitewinethatcombinesfreshness,ripenessandatouchofweight.

12.0%75cl 021041 6

££

ROUGE DE GALA, CÔTES DE GASCOGNE Animpressivelyfruity(brambleandplum)mid-bodiedredwithripetanninsprovidingstructure.

12.5%75cl 021039 6

££

DOMAINE DE LA BAUME‘LES MARIÉS’ SAUVIGNON BLANC, IGP PAYS D’OC

Alight-bodied,crispdrywhitewinethatshowspronouncedcutgrassandelderfloweraromas.

13.5%75cl 058218 6‡

££

‘ELISABETH’ VIOGNIER, IGP PAYS D’OC SWA: BRONZE 2019

ThisdrywhitewinehasalushjuicytextureandshowstheclassicViognierfloralnotes.

14.5%75cl 015402 6

££

‘LES VIGNES D’HÉLOÏSE’ PINOT NOIR ROSÉ IGP PAYS D’OC

Delightfulraspberryandrosepetalaromaswithapalatethatisjustoff-dryandlight-bodied.

13.0%75cl 021022 6

££

‘GRAND CHÂTAIGNIER’ MERLOT, IGP PAYS D’OC

Ayouthfulandintenseredwinethatismidtofull-bodiedonthepalatewithplentyofdarkberryfruit,spiceandoak.

14.5%75cl 058217 6‡

££

‘LA JEUNESSE’ SYRAH, IGP PAYS D’OC SWA: COMMENDED 2019

Afull-bodiedandconcentratedredwinewithyieldingtanninsandgenerousfruit.

14.5%75cl 015403 6

££

MAISON DES BRETONSDRY WHITE

Afreshandfruitywhitewinewithanattractivecleanfinish.

12.5%75cl 057718 6‡

£

MEDIUM DRY WHITE

Alight,freshtablewinewithsoftfruit,balancedbygoodacidity.

12.5%75cl 057714 6‡

£

RED

Adelightfulmellowredwinewithconsistencyandfreshness.

13.0%75cl 057715 6‡

£

O&ESAUVIGNON BLANC, VIN DE FRANCE

Freshandzingywithattractivecitrusnotes.

12.0%75cl 060816 6‡

£

MERLOT, VIN DE PAYS D’OC

Softandjuicywithperfumedredfruitcharacter.

13.0%75cl 060815 6‡

£

DOMAINE DE LA BAUME ‘LES VIGNES D’HÉLOÏSE’ PINOT NOIR ROSÉ IGP PAYS D’OC

ELEGANT STYLE

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BORDEAUXCHAI DE BORDES, BORDEAUX ROUGE

Amid-bodiedClaretthathasripespicyfruitandyieldingtannins.

12.5%75cl 057223 6‡

££

CHÂTEAU THIEULEY BLANC, ENTRE-DEUX-MERS

Asuperbexampleofacrisp,immediatelyfruity newwave’whiteBordeaux.

12.5%75cl 057012 12

£££

CHÂTEAU THIEULEY CLAIRET, ENTRE-DEUX-MERS

Fromthesaturatedpinkcolourtothelushfruitonthefinishthisisawonderfullydecadentdryrosé.

12.5%75cl 058207 12

£££

CHÂTEAU THIEULEY ROUGE, ENTRE-DEUX-MERS

Anexemplary Petit-Ch teau’Claret,carefullymade,showingstylishfruitandripetannins.

12.5%75cl 057129 12

£££

BORDEAUX – MARGAUXMARGAUX DOMAINE ZÉDÉ

Ripedarkfruit,agoodgripoftanninandaprettylongfinishcharacterisethisMargaux.

13.5%75cl 057416 12

££££

BORDEAUX – SAINT-JULIEN

CHÂTEAU LAGRANGE 3ÈME CRU CLASSÉ Thisisaconcentratedandcomplexwinewithsuppletanninsandalongfinish.

13.0%75cl 018780 6

££££

BORDEAUX – LALANDE-DE-POMEROL

CHÂTEAU MARCADIS LALANDE-DE-POMEROL

Aclassiccomplexmid-bodiedBordeauxredthathasdarkfruit,stylishoakandsomesavourynotes.

13.5%75cl 019184 6

£££

BORDEAUX – SAINT-ÉMILION

FORTIN PLAISANCE WINE ENTHUSIAST 2019: 90 POINTS, JAMES SUCKLING 2019: 91 POINTS

Darkberryfruitandatouchofoakarefollowedbyamid-bodiedpalate.

13.0%75cl 057227 6

£££

CHÂTEAU JACQUES NOIR

Aninitialblastofbramblyfruitandoakisfollowedbyquiteafullandfleshypalate.

13.0%75cl 023359 12

££££

BORDEAUX – SAUTERNESLAFLEUR MALLETJAMES SUCKLING 2019: 87 POINTS

AtextbookexampleofelegantSauternes,thesweetnessperfectlybalancedbytheacidity.

14.0%37.5cl 057844 12

£££

CHÂTEAU THIEULEYThech teauissituatedatLaSauveMajeure,nearCréon,20kmeastofthecityofBordeaux,intheheartoftheEntre-Deux-Mers.

MarieandSylvieCoursellehavetakenovertherunningofChateauThieuleysincetheirfatherFrancisretired.Bothsistersarequalifiedoenologists;andhaveenrichedtheirexperiencebyworkinginwine-producingregionsacrosstheworld.MarielooksafterthetechnicalsideofthewinemakingwhileSylvierunsthecommercialside.

ViticultureistraditionalbutwithmuchhigherdensitythanisusuallyfoundintheEntre-Deux-Mers,resultinginlowyieldingvines.Ch teauThieuleywasoneofthefewestatestobuckthetrendofreplantingtheirwhitevineswithredduringthered-wineboomofthe 80sand 90sleavingthemwithafinevineyardofold,matureSauvignonandSemillonvines.Inthevineyardthevinedensityof5,500vinesperhectareisdoubletheaveragefortheappellation.Grassisgrownbetweentherowstopromotebiodiversityandtoencouragealowlevelofwaterstress,whilegreenharvestingandleafpluckingisalsoemployed.

Hugeinvestmenthasbeenmadeinthewinerywithnewpneumaticpressesworkingentirelyunderinertgastopreservefreshnessandaromatics,alongsidenewtemperaturecontrolledstainless-steelvats.TheOxalinesystemisusedtorotatethebarrels,tomaximiseleescontactandexpression.

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BURGUNDYMÂCON LUGNY ‘LES PETITES PIERRES’, LOUIS JADOT DWWA: SILVER 2019

Elegantandwell-rounded,witharomasofcitrusfruitsandapricot.

13.0%75cl 061155 6

£££

MÂCON LES PRÉLUDES BLANC TERRE SECRÈTES IWC: SILVER 2020 DWWA: BRONZE 2019

Attractiveyellowplumandmelonaromasarefollowedbyacreamysmoothnessonthepalate.

12.5%75cl 021040 6

£££

BURGUNDY CONTINUED

SAINT-VÉRAN LES PLANTÉS VIGNERONS DES TERRES SECRÈTES DWWA: BRONZE 2019

Dryandmid-bodied,withvibrantacidityunderpinningattractiveripefruitflavours.

13.0%75cl 061960 6

£££

SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE BLANC GIRARD AlovelywhiteBurgundy;rich,ripeandcomplex.

13.0%75cl 057214 12

££££

POUILLY-FUISSÉ, LOUIS JADOT DWWA: BRONZE 2019

Astylish,richwhitewine,smoothandfullonthepalate,withquitesoftacidity.

13.0%75cl 018952 6

££££

MEURSAULT, LOUIS JADOT

ThisgreatwhiteBurgundywinehasastrongpersistentflavour.Itisrichandfat,withalongfinish.

13.5%75cl 018958 6

££££

CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET, LOUIS JADOT

Atop-classwhiteBurgundythatcombinesripefruitandacomplexminerality.

13.5%75cl 018954 6

££££

MÂCON LES PRÉLUDES ROUGE TERRE SECRÈTES Areallyhappyredwinewithyouthfuldarkfruitandamidtolight-bodiedpalate.

12.5%75cl 017427 6

£££

BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR, LOUIS JADOT DWWA: BRONZE 2019

Ripe,firm,yetsoftinthedelivery;fullofcherry,aniseandclovespice.

13.0%75cl 061156 6

£££

BURGUNDY CONTINUED

CÔTE DE BEAUNE-VILLAGES, LOUIS JADOT AclassicredBurgundynosewithraspberries,andagoodgripoftanninonthepalate.

13.0%75cl 018953 6

££££

SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE ROUGE GIRARD AdelicateandelegantredBurgundythathaswonderfularomaticfruit.

13.0%75cl 057210 12

££££

VOLNAY DOMAINE JEAN-JACQUES GIRARD Abeautifullyperfumedandscentedredwine.Lightish-bodiedanddelicateonthepalate.

13.0%75cl 061962 12

££££

GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN, LOUIS JADOT Silky-texturedwinewithaperfumedaftertaste,thisisarichandelegantred.

13.0%75cl 018957 6

££££

NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES, LOUIS JADOT AfairlyheftyredBurgundywhosefruitisunderpinnedbyripechewytannins.

13.0%75cl 018956 6

££££

LOUIS JADOT BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR

DOMAINE MILLET PETIT CHABLIS

BURGUNDY – CHABLISPETIT CHABLIS DOMAINE MILLET AleanandpurePetitChablis,withrestrainedfruitandlightbody.

12.0%75cl 057005 12

£££

CHABLIS, MOREAU DWWA: SILVER 2019 SWA: COMMENDED 2019

Steelyanddrywithahintofgreeninthecolour.LikeallfineChablis,thefruitisbalancedbycrispacidity.

13.0% 75cl37.5cl

057146057145

612£££

CHABLIS PREMIER CRU MONTMAINS, MOREAU SWA: BRONZE 2019

Thisdrywinehasalemonytangoffruitonthenoseandhoneyedcitrusfruitonthepalate.

13.0%75cl 057241 6

££££

FIRMFAVOURITE

LIME &LEMONFRESHNESS

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BEAUJOLAISBEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES, COMBE AUX JACQUES, LOUIS JADOT DWWA: BRONZE 2019

Afuller-bodied,moretraditionalstyleofBeaujolais-Villages.

12.5% 75cl37.5cl

019511016173

612£££

FLEURIE, PIGEONNIER DU CHAPITRE

Alightish-bodiedanddelicatelytannicredwinethathasjustatouchofdarkfruit.

13.0%75cl 020362 6

£££

FLEURIE DOMAINE DE PONCEREAU, LOUIS JADOT

AFleuriewithagoodattackoffruitandatouchoftanninonthepalate.

13.0%75cl 018955 6

££££

LOIREMUSCADET DE SÈVRE-ET-MAINE, BOUGRIER DWWA: COMMENDED 2019

Thiswhitewineisdelicatewithmarkedacidityandabiteofgreenfruit.

12.0%75cl 057219 6‡

££

MUSCADET SUR LIE CHÂTEAU DU JAUNAY, BOUGRIER Cox’sappleandpearfruitarecomplementedbythedry,light-bodiedandhighacidstructure.

12.0%75cl 057220 6

££

VOUVRAY, BOUGRIER Thisisafragrant,slightlyhoneyed,yetrefreshingwhitewinewine.

12.0%75cl 057226 6‡

£££

LOIRE CONTINUED

SAUVIGNON DU TOURAINE, BOUGRIER SWA: GOLD 2019

Acrispdrywhitewine,withagrassy,citrusycharacter.

12.0%75cl 057232 6‡

££

SANCERRE, BOUGRIER Awell-structureddrywhitewine,withastony,leafy,greenfruitaroma.

12.5%75cl 057231 6

££££

POUILLY-FUMÉ, CHÂTELAIN AveryfineexampleofPouilly-Fumé,witharealconcentrationofSauvignonfruit.

13.0%75cl 057151 12

££££

ROSÉ D’ANJOU BOUGRIER DWWA: BRONZE 2019

Arefreshing,delicateroséwinewithahintofcherriesonthepalate.

11.0%75cl 057230 6‡

££

SANCERRE ROSÉ DOMAINE LA GEMIERE

WhatgreatFrenchdryroséisallabout:aperfectbalancebetweenexuberanceandausterity.

12.5%75cl 015399 6

££££

CHINON ‘LES BERNIERES’, MARCEL MARTIN

Amidtolight-bodiedredwinethathasdamsonandplumfruitwithjustahintofleafiness.

13.0%75cl 015401 6

£££

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DOMAINE CHÂTELAINThisisoneofthegreatDomainesoftheLoire,foundedin1630.TheestateislocatedinLesBerthiers,justtothenorthofthetownofPouillysurLoireintheheartoftheregion.Todayitencompasses30hectaresofvineyardsspreadacross6ofthe7townsoftheregion,mainlyondesirable,well-drainedhillsidesites.

TheSauvignonBlancvinesgrowonaclassiccombinationofthelocalkimmeridgeanlimestoneandclay,interspersedwithfragmentsofthesilexflintoftenfoundintheveryfinestPouillyFumevineyards.Thislendsthewinesadistinctivemineralityandsmokyhintthatisacharacteristicoftheregion.Thevinesarecultivatedwithouttheuseofweedkillersandminimalintervention.

Recentlyanewwinerywasbuilt,andinstalledwithcuttingedgewinemakingequipment,ensuringthewinewinesareprecise,cleanandallowtheterroirtoshinethrough.Jean-ClaudeCh telain,togetherwithhissonVincentruntheDomainetoday;Vincentisthe12thgenerationofwinemakersinthefamily

ThePouillyFumeisfermentedat16-18 Cinstainlesssteeltoretainfruitcharacter,followedbyaperiodinfineleestobuildcomplexity.Nooakisusedforthiscuvée.

DuringarecentvisitJean-Claudeproducedbottlesfrom1981and1983forhisgueststotaste;bothrich,delicious,complexandfulloflife–remarkableforSauvignonBlancofthisage,andconfirmationthatthisistrulyoneofthegreatproducersoftheLoireValley.

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RHÔNECONDRIEU LES RAVINES NIERO Averystylishandsubtledrywhitewinethatshowsfloralandripefruitnotes.

14.0%75cl 059454 6

££££

NEW CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, DOMAINE CONDORCET

Richandsilkysmoothwithwonderfularomaticcomplexity:redfruit,rosepetalandherbs.

14.5%75cl 024666 6‡

££££

CÔTES-DU-RHÔNE, CUVÉEST LAURENT Deepincolour,showingplentyofdarkpepperyfruitandadecentgripinthemouth.

13.0%75cl 057235 6‡

££

CÔTES-DU-RHÔNE VILLAGES LAUDUN, CHÂTEAU COURAC DWWA: BRONZE 2019

Aknockoutwinecombiningfloral,fruitandspicearomaswitharichandrobustmouthfeel.

14.0%75cl 059455 12

£££

CÔTE-RÔTIE NIERO AfineredwinethatdisplaysSyrahatitsmostelegantandrefined.

13.5%75cl 059453 6

££££

CROZES-HERMITAGE DOMAINE PRADELLE Thisredwinehasrichflavoursofpepper,eucalyptusanddarkberries.

12.5%75cl 056975 6

££££

ALSACEGEWÜRZTRAMINER, JEAN-RÉMY HAEFFELIN

Exoticandfloralaromasarefollowedbyariperoundnessonthepalate.

13.0%75cl 058203 6

£££

PINOT BLANC, JEAN-RÉMY HAEFFELIN

Alight,fresh,drywhitewinewithgreenapplearomasandpeachandyellowplumfruitflavours.

12.5%75cl 058202 6

£££

VINCENT EUZET – LES GRAND CHAISVincentEuzetisthesonofawinegrowersfamilyfromPicSaintLoupinLanguedoc.Hegrewupinthevinesandtheybecamehispassion.

HestartedhisstudieswithanoenologyviticulturediplomaandlatergraduatedfromMontpellierUniversitywithaNationalDiplomainOenology.

HethenacquiredsomemoreexperienceinSouthAfrica.

BackinFrance,hebecamethemastercellarinacooperativewineryofLanguedoc.HewashiredbyGCFin2008tomanagetheCarodsite.

Since2010heistheheadbuyerforwinesfromRhône,ProvenceandCorsica.

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CÔTES DE PROVENCEHENRI GAILLARD, CÔTES DE PROVENCE, ROSÉ AclassicFrenchrosé,bone-dryandlight-bodiedwithdelicateredfruit.

12.5%75cl 020174 6

£££

COTEAUX DU LANGUEDOCPICPOUL DE PINET CUVÉE THÉTIS Adryandlight-bodiedwhitewinethathasagoodbalanceoffruitandfreshness.

12.5%75cl 060445 6‡

££

MINERVOISMUSCAT DE SAINT-JEAN-DE-MINERVOIS, DOMAINE LES TAILHADES

Asweetbutbeautifullybalancedwhitewinethathasattractivearomasofsultanaandbeeswax.

15.0%37.5cl 021051 12

££

THE USE OF LARGE PEBBLES AROUND THE BASES OF THE VINES HELPS ABSORB THE HEAT OF THE SUN DURING THE DAY TO KEEP THE VINES WARM AT NIGHT

THE USE OF LARGE PEBBLES A VIEW FROM PROVENCE

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SAPERAVI GRAPE

TODAY’S GEORGIAN WINES CAN CLAIM DESCENT FROM A WINEMAKING TRADITION GOING BACK TO NEOLITHIC TIMES

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KAKHETI

PRODUCTIONCULTIVATED

VINESItisbelievedthatvineshavebeencultivatedinGeorgia(andneighbouringArmenia)foraround8,000years.ItislikelythatmostoftheVitisviniferavinesthatwegrowtomakewinearoundtheworldwerefirstdomesticatedintheCaucasusregion.Itgoeswithoutsayingthatthispartoftheworldhashadaprettytorridhistory,buttoday’sGeorgianwinescanclaimdescentfromawinemakingtraditiongoingbacktoNeolithictimes.TheregionofKakhetiissituatedinthesouth-eastofthecountryandisresponsiblefor70%ofproduction.

GEORGIAANCIENT WINEMAKING TRADITION

GEORGIA GEORGIA

70%8KYEARS

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SCHUCHMANN WINES BurkhardSchuchmann,aGermantransportengineer,andformerchairmanofGermanrailwaysboughtanddevelopedSchuchmannWinesin2008.GogiDakishvili’sinvolvementhereaswinemakingconsultant,providesthecommonlinktoClarkFoyster’sotherGeorgianwines.WealreadybuyGogiDakishvili’swines(Orgo)andthoseofhissonTemuri(VitaVinea)andGogiisalsoemployedasawinemakingconsultanttoSchuchmann.SchuchmannexplainedtousontheMWvisitin2015howhehadfalleninlovewithGeorgiaanditswines,andwantedtodevelopwhatheseesasenormouspotentialoftheregion.Butthereisanextraphilanthropicdimensiontohisinvestment,whichaimsforsustainableagriculture,ecologicalconservationandhasledtothecreationofwinemakingscholarships,andthebuildingofahotelandrestaurantcomplextobringinvisitors.TheSaperavi2017showstheintensecolourofthegrape(whichisa teinturier’–red-skinnedvariety)withrichintensefull-flavoursandstructure.Unlikeourother qvevri’;wines,thisismadeintheconventionalmodernway.Itisfermentedinstainlesssteelandthenbrieflyoak-aged.

Butasusuallyhappens,certainproducernamesfixthemselvesinthemindbothasimpressivepeoplewhenyoumeetthem,orviaastandoutwineinalargelineuptasting.GogiDakishvili

FROM THE VINEYARD

SCHUCHMANNSAPERAVI

Achunkyredwinethathasfleshytanninsbutonthenoseisperfumed(blackcurrantandrose).

13.0%75cl 021084 6

£££

SCHUCHMANN

Saperavi Red Dry

GEORGIA 2017

SCHUCHMANN WANTED TO DEVELOP WHAT HE SEES AS THE ENORMOUS

POTENTIAL OF THE REGION

JONATHAN PEDLEYMW

wasthismanforme.He’swidelycreditedasbeingoneofthemostskilledandinfluentialwinemakersinthecountry.HeisconsultanttothelargeSchuchmannwinery,whereheoverseastheirexcellentrangeofmodernwines.Buthealsohashisownprojectfocusingonthetraditional vevrivessels(clayamphora)forvinificationandmaturation.Andthisiswherehispassionlies.Bothhiswines,andalsothosefromhissonTemuri,whoseVitaVineaprojectisaquiteseparateoperation,aremadeinthisway.

BothproducersarelocatedinTelavi,intheheartoftheKakhetidistrict.Kakhetiisthemosteasterlywineregion,perhapsalsothewarmest,anditwasfromherethatallthewineswhichimpressedmethemostweremade.ThevinesareplantedonbothbanksofthewidevalleyoftheAlazaniriveronitseastwardsflowtowardstheCaspiansea(viaAzerbaijan).ItisborderedtothenorthbythemagnificentCaucasianmountains.Theseprovideaweatherblockaswellasplentifulwateryear-round.Theyalsoprovideasignificantbarriertothelargeandnotalwaysfriendlyneighbourtothenorth.Thereisahugerangeofdifferentalluvialterroirs:clay,limestone,granite,schist.It’sanareawhichhasalreadyelicitedconsiderableinternationalinvestment,andtherewillbemoreinthefuture.

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Afteradrywinter,springwaslateincomingandthegrowingseasongotofftoaslowstart.Therewaslocalisedfrostdamage,particularlyintheMosel,butultimatelythisseemstohavehadlessimpactonthetotalcropthanwasfearedatthetime.JulyandAugustweredryandbroughtrecordhightemperatures.Waterstressandsunburnwereissuesinsomevineyards.ThefirstthreeweeksinSeptemberweregloriousandthegrapesripenedquickly.Theweatherchangeddramaticallyon23rdSeptemberwiththearrivalofheavyrain,resultinginmostofthegrapesbeingpickedby7thOctober.Theoverallqualityshouldbegood,althoughonecannotbutreflectonwhatmighthavebeen,hadtheweathernotturnedsosuddenlyinSeptember.ThepreliminaryestimatesfromtheGermanWineInstitute(DWI)havethe2019cropdown17%versusthebumperharvestin2018,anddownamuchmoremodest2%againstthetenyearaverage.

GERMANYWHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN

GERMANY GERMANY

ONE CANNOT BUT REFLECT ON WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN, HAD THE WEATHER NOT TURNED SO SUDDENLY IN SEPTEMBER

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OCTOBER

HARVEST DELAY

RECORD HIGHSCROP DAMAGE

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RHINELIEBFRAUMILCH, JOHANNES EGBERTS

Alight,mellowwinewithasimplefragrantbouquet.

10%75cl 017752 6‡

£

MOSELPIESPORTER MICHELSBERG, JOHANNES EGBERTS

Amedium-dry,fruitywhitewinefromthemiddlepartoftheMoselValley.

9%75cl 017753 6‡

£

PETER & PETER, ZELLER RIESLING FEINHERB

Pure,youthfulandcitrusyonthenosewitharefreshingpalatethatisjustoff-dry.

11%75cl 060572 6‡

££

PFALZINVENIO RIESLING

Cleanandfreshwitharichtextureandanaromaticfloralbouquet.

12.5%75cl 057286 6‡

££

PETER & PETER, PINOT NOIR

Arelativelylight-bodiedredwinethathasyieldingtanninsandyouthfulredfruitaromas.

13%75cl 060571 6‡

££

UNDERSTANDING THE LABELGermanwinelabelscanbealittletrickytodecipher.Winesareclassifiedaseithertableorqualitylevel,withthelatterbeingfurtherdefinedbyregionandsweetness.

ualitywineisdividedintotwotypes– ualit tsweinbestimmterAnbaugebiete( bA)(qualitywinefromaspecificregion),and ualit tsweinmitPr dikat( mP)(superiorqualitywine).Thereare13designated bAregions,ofwhichtheMoselisone.ThewineregionisGermany’sthirdlargestintermsofproduction,butsomeconsiderittheleadingregionintermsofinternationalprestige.TheregioncoversthevalleysoftheriversMosel,Saar,andRuwer,andisknownforthesteepslopesoftheregion’svineyardsoverlookingtheriver.

TheMoselismostfamousforitswinesmadefromtheRieslinggrape,thenortherlylocationresultinginwinesthatareoftenlight,crisp,tendingtoloweralcohol,andexhibit“flowery”ratherthan(orinadditionto)“fruity”aromas.ThetermFeinherbwasintroducedrelativelyrecently,anddenotesawinethatisoff-dry.

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WHITE GRAPES

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HUNGARY HAS A VERY OLD WINE-GROWING CULTURE, WINES FROM SOPRON AND EGER HAVE BEEN KNOWN SINCE THE 13TH CENTURY

TheDanube,whichflowsfromnorthtosouth,dividesthecountryintotwolargehalves.TheWineActof1997defined22wine-growingregions.InthewestliesTransdanubia,whichreachesfromtheborderstoAustria,SloveniaandCroatiainthewestuptotheDanube.InthecentreliesLakeBalaton,with591km thelargestlakeinCentralEurope.TogetherwithLakeNeusiedlandtheDanube,apositiveclimaticinfluenceisexertedonviticulture.

InnorthernHungaryliestheM traaljawineregionatthesouthernfoothillsoftheM traMountains,withitswinegrowingareabeingroughly5500ha.

Thesoilisvaried.Ingeneral,Pannonianclayorloesspredominateswithalayerofbrownforestorblackclay.Ingeneralthereisalackoflimestone,howevertherearealsoareaswithahighlimecontent,whichareselectedforpremiumvineyardsites.

Hungary’sclimateistemperatecontinental.Springisrelativelylate.TheM tramountainrangeprotectsthevinesfromcoldnorthernwinds,andalsoblocksprecipitation.Theareaisthereforeratherdry,especiallyinlatesummerandautumn.ThegeographicallatitudecorrespondstotheFrenchBurgundy,whichresultsinfresh,fragrantandaromaticwhitewines.Theirwhitewineshavebeautifulacidsandnormallyhavenoproblemstoreachbalancedripeness.

ThefamousTokajiisdecisivelyconnectedwiththewinehistoryofHungary.Afterthephylloxeracatastropheandthetwoworldwars,theproductionofmasswinesbecamemoreandmoreimportant.Sincethepoliticalupheavalsof1989andthefoundingofanewwine-growingassociation,wine-growinghasbeenonasteepupwardtrendagain.

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BRIGHTSIDEPINOT GRIGIO

Alight-bodiedcleanandfreshoff-drywhitewinewithyouthfulappleyfruit.

12.5%75cl 017652 6‡

££

DANUBIANA

Brightside Pinot Grigio

FELSÖ-MAGYARORSZÁG 2019

THE WHITE WINES HAVE BEAUTIFUL ACIDS AND NORMALLY

HAVE NO PROBLEMS TO REACH BALANCED RIPENESS

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ItalyavoidedthefrostlossesthataffectedpartsofFrancebutpoorweatheratthestartofthefloweringperioddidreducethepotentialyieldofsomegrapevarieties.SpringhadbeencoolandgreybutJunebroughtremorselessheat.Thesesustainedhightemperatureswereresponsibleforthesmallercropin2019comparedto2018.

DespitethewarmththeripeningproceededsteadilythroughoutItalyandthewholeharvestcampaignwasunhurried.TherelativelylateharvestseemstohavebeenaparticularbooninplacessuchasSicily,wherearushedharvestinAugustcanbeenproblematic(alackofphysiologicalripeness,overheatedgrapes,ashortageoftankspaceetc.).

ualityappearstobestrongacrosstheboard.TheOIVfigureshaveItaly’stotalcropdown15%on2018anddown4%againstthefiveyearaverage.MostofthekeyregionsforCrownCellars(particularlytheVeneto:hometoProseccoandthemajorityofthePinotGrigio)seemtobeinlinewiththesenumbers.

TOTAL CROP DOWNREMORSELESS HEAT

15%

ITALY‘S HARVEST CAMPAIGN WAS UNHURRIED

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2019

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INVENIOPINOT GRIGIO IGT VENEZIA

Acleanfreshwhitewinewithpearandappleflavours.

12.0% 75cl18.7cl

020937020936

6‡24‡££

LYRICPINOT GRIGIO IGT VENEZIA

AreallycharacterfulPinotGrigio,withtemptingapricot,peachandmelonfruit.

12.0%75cl 020975 6‡

£

PINOT GRIGIO BLUSH IGT VENEZIA

AlightanddelicatepinkPinotGrigiothatisoff-dryonthepalate.

12.0%75cl 020976 6‡

£

MERLOT CORVINA

Alightfruityredwinewithdeliciouscherryandplumflavours.

12.0%75cl 014221 6‡

£

JACK RABBITPINOT GRIGIO

Avibrantfruitywhitewine.

13.5% 75cl18.7cl

057143057725

6‡12‡££

PINOT GRIGIO, ROSÉ

Perfectforsummer,withfloralaromas,notesofberries,appleandcitrusflavours.

13.5%75cl 012707 6‡

££

O&EPINOT GRIGIO IGT VENEZIA

Crisp,freshwhitewine,withtouchesofripepearandapple.

12.0%75cl 020934 6‡

££

STOWELLSPINOT GRIGIO

Clean,freshandgentlyaromatic,withhintsofbothappleandcitrus.

12.5% 75cl18.7cl

057334060449

6‡12‡££

ZIMORNEW PINOT GRIGIO IGT VENEZIA

APinotGrigiothathasattractivefruitaromasandadrybutroundedpalate.

12.0% 75cl18.7cl

024017023986

6‡24‡££

NEW PINOT GRIGIO BLUSH IGT VENEZIA

Thisisadelicatelyfruity,palepeachypinkblush,thatislight-bodiedandjustoff-dry.

12.0%75cl 023975 6‡

££

NEW MERLOT IGT VENEZIA

Amid-bodiedredwinewithsoftishtanninsandacidity.Ripedarkfruitsonthenose.

11.5%75cl 023962 6‡

££

LYRIC PINOT GRIGIO IGT VENEZIA

EXCLUSIVETO CROWNCELLARS

ITALY ITALY

C&C S.R.L

Zimor Blush Pinot Grigio delle

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VITICOLTORI PONTEGIÒ, BIANCO

Aclean,crispandrefreshingdrywhitewine.

11.0%75cl 061495 6‡

£

GIÒ, ROSATO

Astraightforward,off-dry,pinkfruityquaffer.

11.0%75cl 061496 6‡

£

ITALY ITALY

VITICOLTORI PONTE CONTINUED

GIÒ, ROSSO

Asoftandapproachablered;fruityandlight.

11.0%75cl 061497 6‡

£

PINOT GRIGIO DWWA: BRONZE 2019

Verylightandneutral,revealingjustahintofgreenfruit.

12.0% 75cl18.7cl

057010057038

6‡24‡££

PINOT GRIGIO ROSATO

Afreshandyouthfuloff-drywinethathasalovelyrosepetalpinkcolour.

12.0% 75cl18.7cl

059452060526

6‡24‡££

MERLOT

Abrightredwinewithvioletreflections,fresh,fruityandagreeablysoft.

12.0% 75cl18.7cl

057041057043

6‡24‡££

NEW RABOSO FRIZZANTE

Anextremelyfruitysparklingredwinethatissoftandjuicyinthemouth.

11.5%75cl 024216 6

££

NEW CAMPE DHEI PINOT GRIGIO PINOT GRIGION GLOBAL MASTERS: BRONZE 2018

Smoothandrefreshingwithdelicatehintsofwhitefruits.

13.0%75cl 023160 6

£££

CAMPE DHEI RABOSO

Liquoriceanddriedfruitaromasarefollowedbyamidtofull-bodiedpalatethathasplentyofchunkytannin.

13.0%75cl 017522 6

£££

VITICOLTORI PONTE RABOSO FRIZZANTE

NEWFOR 2020

MARCHE & ABRUZZOVERDICCHIO DEI CASTELLI DI JESI CLASSICO PIERSANTI

Ayouthful,lightandfreshwhitewinethatisdryandzingyonthepalate.

12.5%75cl 015568 6

££

LA PIUMA, PECORINO, TERRE DI CHIETI

Adrywhitewinethathasalovelyyouthfularomaticnose:delicious.

12.0%75cl 013591 6‡

££

MANDORLA MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO

Deepcoloured,withanaromaoffigs,berriesandspice.Alusciousmouth-fillingwinewithjuicyblackfruitflavours.

13.0%75cl 019272 6

££

VENETOSOAVE CLASSICO, “TERRE DI MONTEFORTE” DWWA: BRONZE 2019

Adryandcrispwhitewineshowingaromasofpear,melonandevenpeach.

12.5%75cl 021023 12

££

VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO CLASSICO, CANTINA DI NEGRAR IWSC: BRONZE 2019

Aconcentratedandchunkymid-bodiedValpolicellawithdeliciousrichripepruneanddamsonnotes.

13.0%75cl 059521 6

£££

AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO,CANTINA DI NEGRAR DWWA: BRONZE 2019

Amassivelyfull-bodiedandrobustlytannicredwinethathasaromasofspice,gameandchocolate.

15.0%75cl 059503 6

££££

RECIOTO DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO, CANTINA DI NEGRAR

Anincrediblyconcentratedfull-bodiedsweetredwine.

12.5%50cl 013520 6

£££

MEZZACORONAPINOT GRIGIO, DOLOMITI IGT IWSC: BRONZE 2019

Acrispfruitywhitewinewithadelightfulfullandripearoma.

12.5%75cl 056732 6‡

£££

MERLOT, TRENTINO

Scentedonthenose,withplentyofblackfruitinevidence.Mid-bodiedandfruitywithsoftapproachabletannins.

13.0%75cl 056760 6‡

£££

CANTINA DI NEGRAR VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO CLASSICO

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PIEMONTE – TERRE DEL BAROLO

GAVI Crisp,drywhitewine,lightandelegantwithalongnuttyfinish.

11.5%75cl 057684 6

£££

DOLCETTO D’ALBA Juicyredwineinalighterstylewithsofttanninsandplentyofcrunchyblackcherryfruit.

13.5%75cl 057685 6

££

BARBERA D’ALBA

uitecomplexonthenosewithberry,oakandchocolatenotes,andasweetpowerfulfleshytaste.

13.0%75cl 057687 6

£££

BAROLO IWSC: BRONZE 2019 DWWA: BRONZE 2019

Thisbrick-redwinehasacomplex,woodynose,withalingeringflavourofliquoriceonthepalate.

14.0%75cl 057686 6

££££

PIEMONTE – VAREJBAROLO Afull-bodiedredwinethathasplentyofrichjuicyfruittobalancethegrainytannins.

14.0%75cl 059485 6

££££

CASALI DEL BARONETheCasalidelBaronerange,fromrenownedproducersSchenkItalia,showcasessomeofthemosttypicalwinesfromthePiemonteArea.Thepersonalityofthewinesfromthisareaiscelebratedhere,beautifullyexpressingtheLangheandPiemontevineyards.WinemakerDanieleRess’sexperienceiscrucialtocreatingthisrangeofwineswhicharewell-balancedandaimtobeflagbearersforwinesofthearea.So-called“150 1”becausethetalentofonewinemakeriscombinedwiththepassionofthe150membersoftheVallebeldoCooperative,locatednearthepicturesquetownofAlba.Thesewinesareveryapproachableandofferexcellentvalueformoney.

FROM THE VINEYARDCASALI DEL BARONENEW 150+1 LANGHE DOC BIANCO IWSC: BRONZE 2019

Anelegantandlivelydrywhitewinethatisattractivelyscentedonthenose.

13.0%75cl 024167 6

£££

NEW 150+1 PIEMONTE LANGHE DOC BARBERA IWSC: SILVER 2019 DWWA: COMMENDED 2019

Lotsofblackcherryfruit,overlaidwithvanillaoak,enliventhismid-bodiedred.

13.5%75cl 024166 6

£££

CASALI DEL BARONE 150+1 LANGHE DOC BIANCO

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CAMPANIABENEVENTANO FALANGHINA, VESEVO IGT

Abroad,welltextureddrywhitewinethathasadelicatebutattractivefruitcharacter.

13.0%75cl 021021 6

£££

BENEVENTANO AGLIANICO, VESEVO IGT Afullish-bodiedchewyredwinewithplentyofdriedfruitandspicearomas.

13.0%75cl 017468 6

£££

TUSCANYCHIANTI DOCG, VERNAIOLO ROCCA DELLE MACIE

Thismid-bodiedChiantiislivelyandfresh,showingattractivedryfruitandspicyaromas.

12.5%75cl 015520 6‡

££

ANFORIO, CHIANTI CLASSICO

Thenoseismellowandshowsstewedfruitaromas;thepalateismid-bodiedwithsomedrytannins.

13.5%75cl 013542 6

£££

ANFORIO, VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO

Atannicfull-bodiedredwinethathasacomplexnoseofdriedfruits,spice,oakandleather.

14.0%75cl 013541 6

£££

BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO FOSSACOLLE ROBERT PARKER: 91 POINTS 2019, JAMES SUCKLING: 92 POINTS 2019Agreatwine.Full-bodiedandhugelycomplexwithnotesofdamson,prune,gameandleather.

15.0%75cl 017469 6

££££

SALENTOVITTI PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA, CANTINE SAN MARZANO

Animpressivelyintenseandcomplex(liquorice,taranddarkfruit)full-bodiedred.

14.0%75cl 019192 6

£££

VITTI MALVASIA NERA, CANTINE SAN MARZANO

Amid-bodiedredwinethathasagoodattackofjammyfruitandoak.

13.0%75cl 060651 6

£££

VITTI NEGROAMARO, CANTINE SAN MARZANO

Afull-bodiedredwinethatispiledhighwithrichripedarkfruit.

13.5%75cl 013521 6

£££

SICILYNEW BARONE MONTALTO TERRE SICILIANE IGT VERMENTINO

Asofttexturedandgentledrywhitewinethatisdelicatelyaromatic.

12.0%75cl 024323 6

££

NEW IL PASSO VERDE ORGANIC TERRE SICILIANE IGT NERO D’AVOLA

Amidtofull-bodiedandfleshilytannicredthathasintensedarkfruitandoakaromas.

13.0%75cl 023950 6

££

Il Passo Verde Organic

Nero d’Avola

TERRE SICILIANE IGT 2018

VIGNETI ZABÙ

BARONE MONTALTO TERRE SICILIANE IGT VERMENTINO

NEWFOR 2020

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ON

Atitssimplest,terroirtranslatesfromtheFrenchassoil.Buttowinemakersterroirismuchmorethanthat–itisanalchemyoftheelements.

Thesoilatthesevineyardsisoneimportantpartoftheenvironment.Mostlyastonymixoflimestoneandclay,itsuitsvinesperfectly.ThesunshineshotandprovidesaripeningheatwithoutinterruptionfromMayuntiltheSeptember-Octoberharvestwhiletheafternoonwindspreadsthewarmthtogiveanevennesstothematuringprocesswhilethereflectionofsunlightfromthemountainenhancesthephotosynthesis.Thisisdrylandwithoutmuchrainfallbutthevinesreceiveanaturalwatersupplyfromthemeltingsnowsthattrickledownfromthemountains.Andthere’sabonus.Thedryweather,especiallyduringtheearlygrowthperiod,isabarriertodiseaseandhostileinsects.

CONSTANT SUPPLY

PERFECT RIPENING

IRRIGATION

SUMMER WINDS

LEBANONTERROIR

THE SUN SHINES HOT AND PROVIDES A RIPENING HEAT WITHOUT INTERRUPTION

JONATHAN PEDLEY MW

LEBANON LEBANON

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LEBAN

ON

LEBANON

CHÂTEAU MASSAYALE COLOMBIER ROUGE

Apowerfulmidtofull-bodiedredwinethatisrichandwarmonthepalate.

14.5%75cl 014840 12

££££

LEBANON LEBANON

CHÂTEAU MASSAYA

MassayaisrunbybrothersSamiandRamziGhosn.Untilrecently,Massaya’svineyardshavesolelybeenlocatedinthefertileBeqaaValley,atanaltitudeof1000metresabovesealevel.AttheseTana lvineyardstheslopesareprotectedbyMountLebanonandtheAnti-Lebanonmountains.Freeoffrostanddisease,theBeqaaValleyenjoysauniqueclimatewithlonggentlesummers,wetwintersandanaveragetemperatureof25 C,perfectforviticulture.However,overthelastsevenyearstheyhaveexpandedintothemoreextreme,mineralareasoftheBeqaavalley.ThesevineyardsareplantedwithGrenacheandMourv drefortheredwines,andObeidi,Clairette,SauvignonBlanc,ChardonnayandVermentinofortheMassayawhite.

InJuly2014Massayaopenedtheirnewhigh-altitudewineryinFaqraonMountLebanon.ItissituatedatthefoothillsoftheMountLebanonskiresorts,overlookingFaqra,thehighest-altitudeRomantempleintheworld.Thiswineryisusedforthevinificationofthewhitewine,aswellasforthematurationofsomeoftheredwines.

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ND

EXTRAORDINARY

MERLOT

+2%

NEW ZEALAND NEW ZEALAND

Therewaslittleinthewayofspringfrost,butcoolandwetweatherduringthefloweringputacaponpotentialyields.Fromthenonconditionswerenigh-onperfectwithalongdryrunrightthroughtothelatesummerandautumn.Thegrapeswereabletoripensteadily,developingcomplexaromasandthickskins.InthewordsofGordonRussellatEskValley,“Icanwithouthesitationputthis2019harvestamongstthefinestIhaveexperienced.”Allgrapevarietiesseemtohavedonewell,althoughwhenpushedGordonsingledoutMerlotashavingbeenextraordinary.

I CAN WITHOUT HESITATION PUT THIS 2019 HARVEST AMONGST THE FINEST I HAVE EXPERIENCED

GORDON RUSSELL ESK VALLEY

FLOWERING SEASON

STEADY RIPENING

NEW ZEALANDNEAR PERFECT CONDITIONS

WET

COMPLEX AROMAS TOTAL CROP UP

5 YEAR AVERAGE

Despitetheproblematicflowering,thefinalcropsizewassatisfactory:down1%on2018butup2%againstthefiveyearaverage.TheupwardpressureonpricesseemstohavebeendrivenbystrongdemandforSauvignonBlancfromtheUSAandUK.

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NEW ZEALAND

CLOUD ISLANDSAUVIGNON BLANC

Freshandjuicywithtropicalfruitflavoursandzingyacidity.

12.5%75cl 059720 6‡

££

BOX OF BUDGIESSAUVIGNON BLANC, MARLBOROUGH

Ayouthfularomaoffruitandherbsisfollowedbyapalatethatislightandlively.

12.5%75cl 015723 6‡

££

RENSAUVIGNON BLANC, MARLBOROUGH

Zestywhitewithripetropicalnotesandasmoothpalate.

12.5%75cl 019441 6‡

££

LEFT FIELDCHARDONNAY, HAWKE’S BAY

AbroadrichChardonnayshowinglotsofbutterandcreamaromas.

13.0%75cl 021350 6

£££

PINOT GRIS, HAWKE’S BAY

Off-dryandjuicyonthepalatewithdelicatefruitandfloralaromasonthenose.

12.0%75cl 021351 6

£££

SYRAH, HAWKE’S BAY

Amid-bodiedSyrahthatisbeautifullyperfumed:bramble,whitepepperandjasminetea.

13.0%75cl 021352 6

£££

WAIPARA HILLSSAUVIGNON BLANC

Off-dryshowingclassicMarlboroughSauvignonBlancfruitcharacterandzingyfreshness.

12.5%75cl 017533 6

£££

PINOT NOIR

Agoodintensityofredberryfruitwithasmoothmidtolight-bodiedpalate.

13.5%75cl 012425 6

£££

BRANCOTT ESTATESAUVIGNON BLANC, MARLBOROUGH IWC: COMMENDED 2020 DWWA: BRONZE 2019 IWSC: BRONZE 2019

Aromasofrockmelon,lemongrassandripegooseberrydominatewithtopnotesrangingfromtropicalgrapefruittosweetcapsicum.

12.5%75cl 057674 6

£££

VILLA MARIA ESTATE – SILVER LAKE

SAUVIGNON BLANC, MARLBOROUGH

Freshandzestywithripegooseberryfruitandacrispfinish.

13.5%75cl 057921 6‡

£££

VILLA MARIA ESTATE – PRIVATE BIN

SAUVIGNON BLANC DWWA: SILVER 2019 IWSC: BRONZE 2019

Zippyandherbaceousonthenose,withabiteofvibrantacidityonthepalate.

13.0%75cl 056875 6

£££

VILLA MARIA ESTATE – CELLAR SELECTION

PINOT NOIR DWWA: SILVER 2019 IWSC: BRONZE 2019

AbeautifullystylishPinotNoirbrimmingwithredfruit.

13.5%75cl 057000 6

££££

BOX OF BUDGIES SAUVIGNON BLANC, MARLBOROUGH

EXCLUSIVETO CROWNCELLARS

SILVER LAKE SAUVIGNON BLANC, MARLBOROUGH

NEW ZEALAND NEW ZEALAND

FIRM FAVOURITE

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ND

ESK VALLEYSAUVIGNON BLANC, MARLBOROUGH DWWA: SILVER 2019

Anintenselyaromaticwineburstingwithripepassionfruitandcitrusflavours.Full-bodiedwithacrispfinish.

13.5%75cl 057438 6

££££

VERDELHO, HAWKE’S BAY

Afascinatingdrywhitewine,packedwithwhitefruitandpronouncedgrapefruitflavoursonthepalate.

14.5%75cl 057252 6

££££

RIESLING, MARLBOROUGH DWWA: SILVER 2019

Amedium-dryRieslingthathasperfectlybalancedacidityaccompaniedbylemonandhoneynotes.

12.0%75cl 058286 6

££££

PINOT NOIR, MARLBOROUGH

Pureandintenseraspberryandredcurrantfruitdefinethismidtolight-bodiedred.

14.0%75cl 058285 6

££££

MERLOT CABERNET MALBEC, HAWKE’S BAY DWWA: SILVER 2019

Awonderfullycomplexandbalancedred.

13.5%75cl 057251 6

££££

ESK VALLEYEskValleywasfirstestablishedbyanEnglishmanRobertBirdin1933.TodayitisNewZealandownedandwinemakerGordonRussellwhohasbeenatEskValleysince1993takesanartisanalapproachtohiswinemaking,interpretingeachvintageandbringingconsistencyandqualitytoeverywinehemakes.EskValleytakesaproactiveapproachtosustainabilityfromtechniquesinthevineyardstowastemanagementsystemsinthewinerywhichhavehelpedreducecarbonemissionsby35%inthelasttenyears.

In2018,after85yearsofwinemakingattheirNapierwinery,theyrelocatedtoanewstate-of-the-artwinerysituatedintheGimblettGravels,allowingtraditionaltechniquesandthelatesttechnologytocometogethertoopenanewchapterinEskValley’shistoryofcraftingexceptionalboutiquewines.

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NEW ZEALAND NEW ZEALAND

NEW ZEALANDHATCH MANSFIELD

Esk Valley Pinot Noir

MARLBOROUGH 2017

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L

Portugalbuckedthetrendin2019andrecordedavintagethatwaslargerthanboth2018( 10%)andthefiveyearaverage( 4%).Giventhat2019wasanotherdryyearthequestionarisesastohowthiscouldhappen?Wellfirstly,therewerenoreportsoffrostorfloweringproblemsearlyintheseason.Secondly,instarkcontrasttomostofEurope,thesummerwascoolerthannormal.Finally,alittlerainattheendofAugustunblockedtheripeningandallowedthegrapestoswell.Asaresult,qualityishigh.

FINE WEATHER IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER PERMITTED THE PICKING TO TAKE PLACE SLOWLY AND SELECTIVELY

PORTUGALBUCKING THE TREND

DRY

2019

PORTUGAL PORTUGAL

SWELLING QUALITY HIGH

AUGUST RAIN OVERALL

UP ON 2018

+10%

VINTAGE

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GA

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PORTUGAL

VINHO VERDEADEGA DE MONÇÃO

Plentyofspritz,apalegreenishcolour,livelyfruitandrefreshingaciditydefinethismodernVinhoVerde.

11.5%75cl 057441 6

££

PENÍNSULA DE SETÚBALJP AZEITÃO BRANCO

Gloriouslyfloralandgrapeyonthenosebutsurprisinglydryandlight-bodiedinthemouth.

13%75cl 060507 6‡

££

JP AZEITÃO TINTO

Thismid-bodiedredwinehasagoodintensityofdarkfruitandsomefleshytannins.

13.5%75cl 060508 6‡

££

DÃOJARDIM DA ESTRELA

Vibrant,ripe,jammydarkfruit,whichcarriesthroughtotherounded,mid-bodiedpalate.

13%75cl 012287 6

£££

MATEUSMATEUS ROSÉ, THE ORIGINAL

Fresh,fruityoff-drywine.

11%75cl 061713 6‡

££

JARDIM DA ESTRELA DÃO

RICH &INTENSE

PORTUGAL PORTUGAL

MAGNUM VINHOS, DÃOCarlosLucaswasaco-founderofD oSulbackin1990.Heoversawitsgrowthover20 yearstobecomeoneofPortugal’smostsuccessfulwinecompanies,bothondomesticandexportmarkets.In2012helefttocreatehisownnewcompany,MagnumVinhos.LuciaFreitasandCarlosRodrigues,twoofhiscolleaguesatD oSul,haveremainedwithhim,andarelookingaftervariouswinemakingprojectsinDouro,AlentejoandD o,enjoyingtheopportunitytoreturntobasicsandtowinemakingonasmallerscale.Theyhavecompletedanew,contemporarywinery,whichoverlooksCarlos’own6hectareRibeiroSantoestate,andwhichwascompletedintimeforthe2014vintage.

TheJardimDaEstrelavineyardisplantedfollowingthetraditionalplantationmethods,inpoorgroundgranitesoils,withlargerockyoutcrops,whereyoucanhaveamagnificentperspectiveofthehighnessoftheMountainSerradaEstrela.TheentirevineyardisplantedfollowinganintegratedProductionSystem,whichdemonstratesagreatconcernwiththeenvironmentalissues.

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RELIEF

WINTER

SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA

2019 WOULD NOT BE A BIG VINTAGE

JONATHAN PEDLEY MW

Afterthreeyearsofcumulativedrought,awetwinterstartedtogetmoisturebackintotheparchedsoilsandsawthedamsgraduallyrefilling.

Thespringweatherwaschaoticwithcool,windyandwetepisodesinterspersedwithwarmerperiods,includingafreakheatwaveinOctober.Hence,evenallowingfortheplentifulwinterrain,itwasclearthat2019wouldnotbeabigvintage.

ThesummerwasmilduntilablastofheatinFebruaryacceleratedtheripeningofthegrapes.Thisresultedinalargeproportionofthewhitegrapes,andsomeoftheearlyripeningblackgrapes(suchasPinotage),beingpickedinFebruary

SOUTH AFRICAA CHALLENGING VINTAGE

ACCELORATED RIPENING

SUMMER HEAT

HARVEST

FEBRUARY

underfineconditions.RainthenarrivedandMarchwasdampandcool.Theripeningofmanyoftheblackgrapesstalledandsomeoutbreaksofbotrytisoccurredleadingtochallengingconditions,thoughmostproducersseemhappywiththequalityoftheirwines.

ieldsvarybyregionandgrapevarietythoughatanationallevelthecropwasup3%on2018butstill9%belowthefiveyearaverage.Worryingly,exportsofSouthAfricanwineweresharplydownin2019,aswereshipmentstothedomesticmarket.Alackofsupplyisonemajorfactorbutotherissuesmaybecontributing.

TOTAL CROP

OVERALL

+3%

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SOUTH AFRICA

LAZY BONESSAUVIGNON BLANC

Freshzingywhitewinewithjuicyacidityandripefruitaromas.

12.5%75cl 024768 6‡

££

CLOCKWORK RAVENSAUVIGNON BLANC

Anoff-drywhitewinethatiscleanasawhistlewithvibrantacidityandreasonablyintensearoma.

12.5%75cl 017534 6‡

££

DROP DEAD GORGEOUSCHENIN BLANC

Adry,mid-bodiedandvibrantlyfreshwhitewinewithappleandquincearomas.

12.5%75cl 019266 6‡

££

MALBEC

Amid-bodiedredwithjammydarkplummyfruitandripetannins.

13.5%75cl 019265 6‡

££

MILLSTREAMCHENIN BLANC

Lightandfreshwithanattractivequinceandpearcharacter.

12.5%75cl 056951 6‡

££

SAUVIGNON BLANC

Alight-bodieddrywhitewinewithattractiveripefruitflavoursandalivelyacidity.

12.0%75cl 057801 6‡

££

ROSÉ

Afruityandfriendlymedium-drypinkglugger.

12.5%75cl 057208 6‡

££

CINSAULT RUBY CABERNET

Medium-bodiedwithripeberryandspiceflavours.

13.5%75cl 056950 6‡

££

MILLSTREAM CONTINUED

PINOTAGE

ThisPinotagehasthecharacteristicjammyandsmokyflavoursoftheCape’ssignatureblackgrapevariety.

13.5%75cl 056998 6

££

BRAMPTONSAUVIGNON BLANC DWWA: SILVER 2019

Tropicalfruit,floralandherbaceousnotescharacterisethisvibrantandzingydrywhitewine.

13.5%75cl 058199 6

££

UNOAKED CHARDONNAY DWWA: BRONZE 2019

ThisisadrywhitewinewithalltheripefruitofatopChardonnaybutwithouttheoakflavours.

14.0%75cl 058200 6

££

OLD VINE RED

Aproper,chunky,midtofull-bodiedredwinethathasaromasofblackcurrant,spiceandoak.

14.5%75cl 058198 6

££

CABERNET SAUVIGNON DWWA: SILVER 2019 IWSC: BRONZE 2019

Afullish-bodiedandchewilytannicredwinethathasplentyofcassisandoakflavours.

13.0%75cl 015425 6

£££

THE ROXTON RED

Aredwinethatisfullish-bodiedandoff-drywithquiteintenseblackfruitaromas.

14.0%75cl 017260 6

£££

SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA

BELLINGHAMHOMESTEAD, SAUVIGNON BLANC IWSC: SILVER 2019 DWWA: BRONZE 2019

Adrywhitewinewithgooseberryandtropicalfruitflavours.

13.0%75cl 056739 6

£££

HOMESTEAD, PINOTAGE DWWA: BRONZE 2019

Awinewithanintensebrambleberryaroma,complementedbyafull,soft,roundpalate.

14.0%75cl 056731 6

£££

DROP DEAD GORGEOUS CHENIN BLANC

EXCLUSIVETO CROWNCELLARS

BRAMPTON THE ROXTON RED

FIRM FAVOURITE

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STELLAR ORGANICS, RUNNING DUCK

CHENIN BLANC SAUVIGNON BLANC

Refreshingwhitewine,combiningthegrassinessofSauvignonwithripeguavafruitofCheninBlanc.

12.0%75cl 059522 6‡

££

ROSÉ

Mid-pinkrosé,withplentyofripestrawberryfruitflavoursandadryfinish.

13.5%75cl 059524 6‡

££

NEW NO ADDED SULPHURPINOTAGE

This“NoAddedSulphur”redismidtofull-bodiedwithdecentdamsonandbramblefruit.

13.5%75cl 024545 6‡

££

SHIRAZ

Medium-bodiedred,softandspicywithplentyofberryfruitandahintofwhitepepperonthefinish.

14.0%75cl 059523 6‡

££

BOSCHENDALRACHELSFONTEIN, CHENIN BLANC

Ayouthfulbutpleasantdrywhitewinethatisattractivelyfruity.

14.0%75cl 060653 6

££

RIB SHACKTHE ORIGINAL RIB SHACK RED

Amid-bodiedredwinethathasyouthfuldarkfruitwithsomespicysmokynotes.

13.5%75cl 060084 6

££

FLAGSTONENOON GUN, CHENIN BLANC SAUVIGNON BLANC VIOGNIER

Guavaandcitrusnotescombinewithasmooth,creamypalate.

13.5%75cl 057965 6

££

LONGITUDE, DRY RED

Lusciousredfruitswithhintsofspiceandchocolate.Smoothandsilky.

14.5%75cl 057958 6

££

SOUTH AFRICASOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA

DERICK KOEGELENBERG IS THE NEWLY APPOINTED WINEMAKER AT STELLAR WINERY IN VREDENDAL, SOUTH AFRICA

STELLAR ORGANICS RUNNING DUCK, NO ADDED SULPHUR PINOTAGE

NO ADDED SULPHURINTERESTING FACT

Winemakersaddsulphurdioxidetowinesforitsantisepticandantioxidantproperties,preventingthewinefromspoiling.However,thesulphurcancauseallergicreactionsofvarioustypesandseverity,includingheadaches,rashes,lowbloodpressure,andbreathingdifficulties.Inordertopreventthesenegativereactions,somewineriesarenowtryingtoeliminatesulphurdioxidefromtheproductionprocess.No-addedsulphur

winesaremadewithnoaddedsulphurdioxideatall,sotheriskofallergicreactionisreduced.Note:Thereareverylowlevelsproducednaturallyduringfermentation,sothereisnotrue“sulphitefreewine”or“sulphurfreewine”.Thename“nosulphur”referstonosulphur“added”duringthewineproduction.Allwinesmustbelabelled ContainsSulphites’unlessthesulphurlevelislowerthan10partspermillion.

STELLAR ORGANICSDerickhaslivedintheVredendalareaformostofhislifeandhashadapassionforwinemakingfromaveryyoungage.Thispassionwasignitedbyhisexperiencesasayoungboyandhisfondmemoriesofharvestinggrapeswithhisfather.Followinghighschool,DerickobtainedadegreeinAgri-businessManagementatStellenboschUniversityandsoonafter,followed

DERICK KOEGELENBERG, WINEMAKER

hispassionbystudyingWinemakingatElsenburg.HehasproducedafewvintagesinSouthAfrica,aswellasNewZealandandFrancewherehegainedvaluableexperience.SoonafterhereturnedtoSouthAfrica,andjoinedtheteamatStellarWinerytoproduceorganicandvegan-friendlywine.

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SPAIN SPAIN

Spainexperiencedasmallharvestin2019withtheOIVestimateshowingwinevolumedown24%versus2018anddown12%againstthefiveyearaverage.Themostsignificantfactorwasthelackofmoisture.Duringthefirsteightmonthsoftheyeartherewasonly150mmofrainincentralSpain,halfwhatwouldnormallybeexpected.Theironyforthegrowersinsouth-easternLaManchaandValenciawasthatwhenthedroughtfinallyendedinmid-Septembertherewasadelugethatfloodedthevineyardsanddisruptedthepicking.ThesecondissuewascoldweatherduringfloweringwhichaffectedvarietiessuchasChardonnay.In2019thecontrastbetweenthesecommodityfocussedregionsincentral/southernSpainandthepremiumareasofthenorthcouldnotbemostpronounced.Riojaseemstohavehadanexceptionalvintage(healthygrapesthatweresmallandpartofcompactclusters).OverinRíasBaixasthemessageisalsopositive,withanunhurriedharvestofhealthygrapesresultinginfreshandaromaticwines.

TOTAL CROP DOWN DROUGHT FLOODS PERFECTION

-24%

THE NORTH VS CENTRAL AND SOUTH CONTRAST COULD NOT BE MORE PRONOUNCED

JONATHAN PEDLEY MW

HARVEST JANUARY-AUGUST SEPTEMBER RIOJA & RÍAS BAIXAS

SPAINA SMALL HARVEST

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SPAIN

LOBO LOCOMACABEO, VINO DE LA TIERRA CASTILLA

Anattractivedrywhitewinewithfloralaromasandacrispfinish.

12.0%75cl 057789 6‡

£

TEMPRANILLO ROSÉ, VINO DE LA TIERRA CASTILLA

Vibrantpinkincolourandburstingwithsummerberryfruitflavours.

12.0%75cl 057791 6‡

£

TEMPRANILLO, VINO DE LA TIERRA CASTILLA

Aneasy-drinkingfruityredwinewithlotsofstrawberryfruitandasilkysmoothfinish.

12.0%75cl 057790 6‡

£

CASTILLO DE PIEDRAVIURA, VINO DE LA TIERRA DE CASTILLA

Acrisp,drywhitewinewithadelicatelyfruitypalateandattractivefloralnotesonthenose.

12.0%75cl 059691 6‡

£

TEMPRANILLO ROSÉ, VINO DE LA TIERRA DE CASTILLA

Off-dryroséwithtemptingstrawberryfruitflavours.

12.0%75cl 059711 6‡

£

TEMPRANILLO, VINO DE LA TIERRA DE CASTILLA

Lightandfruitywithsoftredfruitflavoursandatouchofspiceonthefinish.

12.0%75cl 059712 6‡

£

EL BURROEL BURRO OLD VINE GARNACHA

Deepincolourwithdarkbroodingfruit,grainytanninsandamidtofull-bodiedpalate.

14.0%75cl 014920 6

££

BRIGHTSIDECABERNET SAUVIGNON

Amid-bodiedredwinethathasplummyfruitandareasonablegripoftannin.

12.0%75cl 017654 6‡

££

RIOJA – BODEGAS MEDIEVOFINCA DE ORO, VIURA SAUVIGNON BLANC

Fresh,cleanandyouthfulwithattractiveappleandpeardroparomas.

12.5%75cl 015468 6‡

££

FINCA DE ORO, RIOJA BEST RIOJA “JOVEN RED” CONSEJO REGULADOR

Asurprisinglyrefinedandcomplexmid-bodiedredwine,showingdarkfruit,spiceandoakaromas.

13.0%75cl 061964 6‡

££

BLANCO FERMENTADO EN BARRICA

Adryandlight-bodiedwhitewithanintensearomadominatedbyoakandripefruit.

12.5%75cl 017252 6

££

MEDIEVO ROSADO, RIOJA

Palerosecolourwithfloralsummerfruitsaromas.Drywithplentyofrefreshingacidity.

13.5%75cl 016290 6

££

MEDIEVO CRIANZA, RIOJA

Aconcentratedandbroodingredwinethathasasolidstructureoftanninandismid-fullbodied.

13.5%75cl 019279 6

££

“TUERCEBOTAS” TEMPRANILLO BLANCO, RIOJA DWWA: BRONZE 2019

Adrywhitewinewithattractivejuicyfruitonthenoseandarichsmoothpalate.

13.0%75cl 019213 6

££

“TUERCEBOTAS” GARNACHA, RIOJA 7EME CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL GRENACHES DU MONDE: GOLD 2019 DWWA: GOLD 2019

Adeliciouslylushmid-bodiedredwine:ripeandjuicywithblueberryandspicetothefore.

14.0%75cl 017254 6

£££

SPAIN SPAIN

RIOJA – BODEGAS LANDALUCE

FINCAS DE LANDALUCE CRIANZA RIOJA

Bramble,darkplumandspicyoakaromasgivethewinealovelyaroma.Thepalateislushandrich.

14.0%75cl 016293 6

£££

FINCAS DE LANDALUCE RESERVA RIOJA

Midtofull-bodiedwithwell-integratedtannins.Smoothandmellowwithhintsofveryriperedfruitandalongfinish.

14.0%75cl 016291 6

£££

LOBO LOCO TEMPRANILLO, VINO DE LA TIERRA CASTILLA

EXCLUSIVETO CROWNCELLARS

TUERCEBOTAS TEMPRANILLO BLANCO, RIOJA

SPAIN’STRENDIESTGRAPE

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SPAINSPAIN SPAIN

RIOJA – BODEGAS CVNECVNE MONOPOLE RIOJA BLANCO

Acrispzestydrywhitewinethatislight-bodiedandunderpinnedbylemonyfruit.

13.0%75cl 013656 6

££

CVNE CRIANZA RIOJA DWWA: BRONZE 2019

A“properRioja”thathasaharmoniouscombinationoffruitandsavourytraits.

13.5% 75cl18.7cl

015570018459

624‡£££

££

CVNE GRAN RESERVA RIOJA DWWA: SILVER 2019

Complexandelegantonthepalatewithfinetanninsandagoodlength.

13.5%75cl 016371 6

££££

RIOJA – MARQUÉS DE CÁCERES

NEW CUVÉE ESPECIAL EXCELLENS CRIANZA IWSC: BRONZE 2019

Afruityandspicymid-bodiedredthatisdry,warmandhasadecentgripofgrainytannin.

14.5%75cl 024773 6

£££

NEW GAUDIUM

Apowerful,full-bodiedandchewilytannicredwinethatispackedwithfruitandoak.

14.5%75cl 024776 6

££££

RIOJA – BODEGAS PATERNINA

BANDA AZUL CRIANZA RIOJA DWWA: BRONZE 2019

AtraditionalRiojawithsoftredcurrantandvanillaoakonthenoseandpalate.

12.5%75cl 056922 6

£££

PATERNINA BANDA ROJA RESERVA RIOJA

Thisisanelegant,full-bodiedyetsmoothredwine.

12.5%75cl 056923 6

££££

RIOJA – BODEGAS CAMPO VIEJO

CAMPO VIEJO TEMPRANILLO RIOJA IWSC: BRONZE 2019 DWWA: COMMENDED 2019

Softandvelvety,withflavoursofredcurrants,vanillaandchocolate.

13.5%75cl 017214 12

££

CAMPO VIEJO RESERVA RIOJA IWSC: BRONZE 2019 DWWA: COMMENDED 2019

Asmooth,elegantwinewithripefruitflavoursandhintsofclove,vanilla,blackpepperandcoconut.

13.5%75cl 057588 6

££££

CARIÑENAMARQUÉS DE ALFAMÉN, CHARDONNAY MACABEO

Fresh,lightwhitewinewithlotsofjuicymelonandpineapplefruit.

13.0%75cl 013498 6‡

££

MARQUÉS DE ALFAMÉN, GARNACHA ROSÉ

Apure,lightandfreshroséthatisdrywhilstbeingalmostpeachyonthenose.

13.5%75cl 015464 6‡

££

MARQUÉS DE ALFAMÉN, GARNACHA SYRAH IWC: SILVER 2019

Juicymid-bodiedredwinepackedwithdarkberryfruit.

13.5%75cl 013499 6‡

££

MARQUÉS DE ALFAMÉN GARNACHA SYRAH

EXCLUSIVETO CROWNCELLARS

ALICANTE“NAUTA” MONASTRELL CRIANZA

Abigandfleshyredwinethatrevealspruneandspicearomas.

13.5%75cl 060659 6

£££

BIERZOFLAVIUM MENCIA ROBLE

Amid-bodiedredwinewithadecentgripoftanninandplentyofdamsonyfruit.

13.0%75cl 013497 6

££

MARQUÉS DE CÁCERES CUVÉE ESPECIAL EXCELLENS CRIANZA

NEWFOR 2020

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SPAIN

VALENCIANEW LA PEPICA VIURA SAUVIGNON BLANC

Adeliciouslylightandrefreshingdrywhitewineshowingcitrusandherbalaromas.

11.5%75cl 024165 6

££

NEW LA PEPICA MONASTRELL

Abigchunkyredwinewithgrainytanninsandanoseofdriedfruit,spiceandtar.

13.5%75cl 024164 6

££

LA PEPICALaPepicaisarangeofwinesinspiredbythelegendaryValencianrestaurantofthesamename.Family-ownedsince1898,RestaurantLaPepicaisaSpanishinstitutionandthisrangeofwinesisdesignedtobejustliketherestaurant-fun,andgreatwithfood.

Sinceopening,ithasbecomesomethingofaValencianpilgrimage,andhashostedroyals,sportsstars,politicians,andfamouslyErnestHemingway,whodescribedaneveningatLaPepicainhisbook BloodySummer’.

FROM THE WINERY

La PepicaViura &

Sauvignon Blanc

VALENCIA 2018

BODEGAS MURVIEDRO

THESE WINES ARE PERFECT TO BE ENJOYED BY THE GLASS AND ARE DESIGNED FOR EASY, LAID BACK, DRINKING

SPAINSPAIN SPAIN

Tothisday,therestaurantisstillrunbydescendantsoftheoriginalfounderFranciscoBalaguer,andtheirhousepaellaisaSpanishinstitution.

ThewinesarecraftedunderthesupervisionofHeadwinemakerJuanjoMunoz,atBodegasMurviedrowhichwasfoundedin1927.ThewineryplaysavitalroleinthelocaleconomyasoneofthemostimportantwineproducerinValencia.

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CAMPO DE BORJAMARQUESA DE LA CRUZ, OLD VINE GARNACHA ROSADO

Ajuicyandsatisfyingdryroséthathasagoodintensityofriperedfruit.

14.0%75cl 058248 6

££

CATALUNYATORRES, NATUREO – LOW ALCOHOL

Lushandintenselyfloralandfruityaromas.Alight,juicypalatewithadelicious,freshtasteofgrapes

0.5%75cl 013825 6

££

LA MANCHAVERDEJO CANFORRALES

Thislight-bodieddrywhitewineisattractivelyyouthfulandfruityonthenose.

13.0%75cl 019671 6

££

NEW TEMPRANILLO CANFORRALES

Afleshymid-bodiedredthatispackedwithsucculentblackberryfruit.

12.5%75cl 023981 6

££

RUEDANEW MARQUÉS DE CÁCERES RUEDA VERDEJO EXCELLENS IWSC: BRONZE 2019

Atonguetinglingdrywhitewinethatispackedwithlemonandgreenapplefruit.

13.5%75cl 024771 6

££

Canforrales Tempranillo

BODEGAS CAMPOS REALES

LA MANCHA 2018

ALBARIÑO VALDOCEA RÍAS BAIXAS

NEWFOR 2020

GALICIA – RÍAS BAIXASNEW ALBARIÑO VALDOCEA, RÍAS BAIXAS

Lovelyfloralandexoticfruitaromasarefollowedbyazingilyfreshanddrytaste.

12.5%75cl 023960 6

££

ALBARIÑO LAXAS, RÍAS BAIXAS IWSC: BRONZE 2019

Abeautifullyaromaticandscenteddrywhitewinethatisrefreshinglycrisp.

12.5%75cl 023956 6

££££

GALICIA – VALDEORRASJOAQUÍN REBOLLEDO, GODELLO

Richandripearomasofmelonandgreengagearefollowedbyadrybutsucculentpalate.

13.5%75cl 015466 6

£££

NAVARRAPIEDEMONTE, CRIANZA COUPAGE

Animpressivelycomplexmid-bodiedredwithplentyofgriponthepalate.

14.0%75cl 013495 6

££

RIBERA DEL DUERONEW VALLE DE ORÓN TEMPRANILLO

Darkfruitandspicearomasarefollowedbyamidtofull-bodiedpalate.

14.0%75cl 061933 6

£££

PORTIA PRIMA

Amagnificentlypowerfulredwine,full-bodiedinthemouthwithplentyofchewytannin.

14.5%75cl 059471 6

££££

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URU

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URUGUAY URUGUAY

Uruguayisacountryofsmall-scalefamily-ownedwinerieswithaEuropeanwinemakingtradition.Ithasexcellentcharacteristicstoproducefinequalitywines,itislocatedbetweenparallels30 and35 ofsouthlatitude,thesamelocationofthebestarablelandsofSouthAfrica,Chile,ArgentinaandAustralia.ItsproximitytotheAtlanticOceanprovidesamaritimeclimate,notunlikeBordeaux,andthiscoastallocationandrainfallcombinetomoderatethetemperaturesduringthehottestmonths,lendingaspecialfreshnesstoitswinesandlowerlevelsofalcohol.

Forthe2019vintage,theweightofgrapesproducedwas15%lessthanthe2018harvest.Rainfallwasabovetheaverageduringthesecondhalfofspringandearlysummer,soverycarefulcanopymanagementwasrequiredtocontrolthegrowth.Frommid-Januaryonwards,therewerenosignificantissuesandthedrysummerwithcoldnightshelpedtoripenthegrapes.Earlyripeningvarietiesripenedslowerbutdevelopedgoodcomplexity,butthelaterripeningvarietieslikeTannatdevelopedextremelywellshowinggoodaromatics,intensityandcolour.

ABOVE AVERAGE

GOOD QUALITY ALL-ROUND

VERY CAREFUL CANOPY MANAGEMENT WAS REQUIRED TO CONTROL THE GROWTH

SPRING RAINFALL

TANNAT

URUGUAYEUROPEAN WINE MAKING TRADITION

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URUGUAY

FINCA TRAVERSA NEW SAUVIGNON BLANC

Adry,light-bodiedandcrispwhitewineshowingvibrantgreenfruitaromas.

13.5%75cl 024557 6

££

NEW TANNAT Afull-bodiedandfoursquareredwinethathasadensepruneybouquet.

12.5%75cl 024558 6

££

URUGUAY URUGUAY

Finca Traversa Tannat

MONTEVIDEO 2018

GRUPO TRAVERSA

FINCA TRAVERSAOverthelast60years,and3generations,FincaTraversahasestablishedareputationforproducinghighqualitywinesthatpositivelyreflecttheirenvironment.FoundedbyCarlosDomingoTraversaandhiswifeMariaJosefaSalortin1937,thevineyardshavegonefromstrengthtostrength.

GrapesoriginallyfromtheSouthofFrancetendtoflourishinSouthAmericaandUruguayhasbecomerenownedforshowing Tannat’atitsbest.ProximitytotheAtlanticOceanprovidescoolbreezesandamaritimeclimatethathelptokeepalcohollevelsloweranddevelopbright,fruitdrivenwineswithgreatcharacterandcomplexity.

Theyusestateofthearttechnologyandpridethemselvesinthesustainablenatureofthewinerytoo–in2014theyintroducedsolarpanels,bottleweightshavebeenreducedby25%andthey’veincreasedtheuseofcompostingtoreplaceinorganicfertilisers.

FROM THE VINEYARD

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USA

USA USA

Althoughtheterrifyingpost-vintagewildfiresinSonomaattheendofOctobergrabbedtheheadlines,uptothatpointthe2019growingseasonhadbeenremarkablycalmbyCalifornianstandards.Thewinterhadseenheavyrainfallandthespringwasalsowetandcool.Mostofthesummersawtemperaturesonthemildside.Thevegetativecycletrackedaweekormorebehindtheaverageofrecentyears.FineconditionsinSeptemberandOctoberwereperfectforthepicking.Thepremiumproducersaredelightedwiththequalityoftheirwines–thecoolsummerallowedforlonghangtimes,givingthegrapestimetodevelopflavourripenesswithoutsacrificingacidityoraccumulatingtoomuchsugar.TheUSDA’scropreporthasthesizeofthe2019harvestprettymuchbanginlinewithboth2018andthehistoricalaverage.

RAINFALL

LENGTHY HANG TIMES

PREMIUM PRODUCERS ARE DELIGHTED WITH THE QUALITY OF THEIR WINES

JONATHAN PEDLEY MW

WINTER

PERFECTLY RIPE

USAGREAT PHENOLIC RIPENESS

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USACALIFORNIA

INVENIOZINFANDEL ROSÉ

Lightfruityroséburstingwithstrawberryfruits.Medium-sweetbutwell-balanced.

10.5% 75cl18.7cl

057462057566

6‡24‡£

O&EZINFANDEL ROSÉ

Light-bodiedandsweet,fullofsummerberryfruitflavour.

10.5%75cl 060818 6‡

£

JACK & GINACHARDONNAY

Medium-bodiedwhitewinewithripemelonfruitandacreamyfinish.

13%75cl 060560 6‡

£

ZINFANDEL ROSÉ

Medium-sweetwithdeliciousredfruitflavoursandplentyoflivelyacidity.

10.5%75cl 059736 6‡

£

ZINFANDEL

Softredwinewithlotsofjuicyberryfruitflavours.

13.5%75cl 060559 6‡

£

BLOSSOM HILLWHITE Soft,broadandapproachablyfruityonthenosewithgentleacidityonthepalate.

12.5% 75cl18.7cl

016451016453

6‡12‡££

WHITE ZINFANDEL

Anattractivesalmonpinkcolourwithsoftsweetfruitonthenoseandpalate.

10.5% 75cl18.7cl

016457016459

6‡12‡££

RED

Arelativelylightredwinewithsofttanninsandripefruit.

12% 75cl18.7cl

016454016456

6‡12‡££

BLOSSOM HILL CONTINUED

PINOT GRIGIO Crispanddrywithpearandcitrusaromas.

12.5%75cl 016452 6‡

££

SAUVIGNON BLANC Fresh,crispandzesty.

13.5%75cl 016976 6‡

££

CABERNET SAUVIGNON Richandfull-bodiedwithjuicyberryandblackcurrantaromas.

13%75cl 016461 6‡

££

TO BE CONTINUED CHARDONNAY

uiteafull-bodiedandrichChardonnaythatshowsripefruitandtoastinessonthenose.

12.5%75cl 021391 6‡

££

ZINFANDEL ROSÉ

Lightandsweetwithloadsofjuicystrawberryfruitsandarefreshingfinish.

10%75cl 021390 6‡

££

RUBY CABERNET

Thismid-bodiedandsoftlytannicwineispackedwithdarkfruit,spiceandherbaromas.

13.5%75cl 021389 6‡

££

USA USA

TO BE CONTINUED CHARDONNAY

EXCLUSIVETO CROWNCELLARS

JACK & GINA ZINFANDEL ROSÉ

BAD EYE DEER ZINFANDEL ROSÉ

Lightandsweetwithloadsofjuicystrawberryfruitsandarefreshingfinish.

10% 75cl18.7cl

015720017737

6‡24‡££

BRIGHTSIDE ZINFANDEL ROSÉ

Medium-sweetandburstingwithsummerberryfruitflavours.

10.5%75cl 017653 6‡

££

FIRM FAVOURITE

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USA

JACK RABBITCHARDONNAY

Abroad,softChardonnaythatisoff-dryonthepalate.

13.5% 75cl18.7cl

057007057726

6‡12‡££

WHITE ZINFANDEL

Alight,freshrosé,medium-sweetwithdelicatestrawberryfruitcharacter.

11% 75cl18.7cl

057020057723

6‡12‡££

MERLOT

Softredwinewithlotsofjuicyberryfruitflavours.

13% 75cl18.7cl

057008057724

6‡12‡££

BAREFOOTPINOT GRIGIO Alightanduncomplicatedoff-dryPinotGrigiowithtropicalfruitnotesonthepalate.

12.5%75cl 057999 6‡

££

WHITE ZINFANDEL

Packedwithlushpineappleandstrawberryandtastesdeliciouslyfruity.

9%75cl 058000 6‡

££

MERLOT

Thewine’sripeandjuicyblackfruitcharacterisunderpinnedwithatouchofoak.

13.5%75cl 057998 6‡

££

DOMAINE CARNEROS AVANT-GARDE, PINOT NOIR

Afine,elegant,mid-bodiedwinethathaswonderfulredfruitaromas.

13.5%75cl 056967 6

££££

HAHN ESTATES CHARDONNAY, MONTEREY COAST

Ripegreenfruitaromasarefollowedbydecentweightonthepalateandgoodlength.

14.5%75cl 015472 12

££££

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CENTRAL COAST

Astylishredwinethathasrealcomplexity:cassis,oakandspicenotesareallpresent.

14.5%75cl 060575 12

££££

CYCLES GLADIATOR ZINFANDEL

Amidtofull-bodiedredwinethatshowsplentyofraspberry,redwineplumandspicearomas.Livelyacidity.

15%75cl 019210 12

£££

PINOT NOIR IWSC: BRONZE 2019

Ayouthfulblastofraspberryandredcherryfruitdefinesthislightish-bodiedred.

14%75cl 019207 12

£££

COLUMBIA VINEYARDS – WASHINGTON STATE

CHARDONNAY, COLUMBIA VALLEY

Adeliciousmid-bodiedChardonnaythatshowsripefruit,toastandbutterscotcharomas.

14%75cl 021093 12

£££

MERLOT, COLUMBIA VALLEY

AMerlotthatismidtofull-bodiedandintenselyfruity:plumandmulberryinparticular.

14%75cl 021092 12

£££

USAUSA USA

CALIFORNIA / WASHINGTON STATE

COLUMBIA VALLEY AVAAsWashington’slargestappellation,theColumbiaValleycomprisesnearlyallofthestate’stotalviniferagrapeplantings.Itsvolcanic,well-drained,sandyloamsoilsstressthevinestoyieldrobustandconcentratedflavoursinthegrapes.InmostpartsoftheColumbiaValley,thereisanaverageofsixteenhoursofsunlightandonlyeightinchesofrainfall.Thiscombinationlendsitselftothecreationofuniquewineswithintensecolour,flavourandstructure.

FROM THE VINEYARD

COLUMBIA VINEYARDS MERLOT, COLUMBIA VALLEY

FIRM FAVOURITE

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DESSERT W

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CHOCOLATE PARTNER

RECIOTO DELLA VALPOLICELLA

DESSERT WINE DESSERT WINE

Dessertwinesaretheperfectsweettreatattheendofaslap-upmeal.Whilethesewinesmakeupaverysmallpartofoverallwinesalestheycannonethelessprovideanexcellentopportunityforincrementalsales.Forcustomerswhowanttoindulgethemselvesattheendofameal,thereisnothingquitelikeaglassofsomethingstickywiththepuddingor,indeed,insteadofthepuddingifyouarefulltothebrimbutneedasweettreattotopitoff.

OurdessertrangeincludesclassicstickiessuchasLateHarvestSauvignonBlancandSauternes,orifyoulookingforsomethingdifferenttrytheincrediblyconcentratedsweetredfromItaly,ReciotodellaValpolicella–anabsolutehitwithchocolate.

THERE IS NOTHING QUITE LIKE A GLASS OF SOMETHING STICKY INSTEAD OF THE PUDDING

JONATHAN PEDLEY MW

DESSERT WINESWEET THINGS

INCREMENTAL SALES

OPPORTUNITY

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DESSERT W

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FRANCELAFLEUR MALLET, SAUTERNES JAMES SUCKLING: 87 POINTS

AtextbookexampleofelegantSauternes,thesweetnessperfectlybalancedbytheacidity.

14.0%37.5cl 057844 12

£££

MUSCAT DE SAINT-JEAN DE MINERVOIS, DOMAINE LES TAILHADES

Asweetbutbeautifullybalancedwhitewinethathasattractivearomasofsultanaandbeeswax.

15.0%37.5cl 021051 12

££

ITALYRECIOTO DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO, CANTINA DI NEGRAR

Anincrediblyconcentratedfull-bodiedsweetredwine.

12.5%50cl 013520 6

£££

CHILEERRAZURIZ LATE HARVEST SAUVIGNON BLANC

Asweetdessertwinewithpronouncedfloralandcitrusaromas.

12.0%37.5cl 057870 12

££

Recioto Della Valpolicella

ClassicoVALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2016

CANTINA DI NEGRAR

DESSERT WINEDESSERT WINE DESSERT WINE

CANTINA VALPOLICELLA NEGRARCantinaValpolicellaNegrarisaco-operativelocatedjustafewkilometresfromVerona,intheheartofValpolicellaclassico.TherearethreefactorsintheCantina’sapproach:controloftheentireproductionprocess(fromfieldtoglass),sharedexperiencebetweengrowersandourteam,andourresearchprogramme.Thisallowsustoinnovateandtoinvestinprojectsthatrediscoveredlocalwinemakingtraditions,givingthewinesuniquelocalcharacteristics;yetexpressedthroughamodernapproach.

CantinaValpolicellaNegrarmanages700hectaresofvineyards,alllocatedinthehillsoftheValpolicellaClassico,north-westofVerona,overseenconstantlybyviticulturalistClaudioOliboni.

Thetraditionalpergolaismostcommonlyused,with2500/3000perhectareandthevineshaveanaverageageofabout20years.Innewvineyards,especiallyonflattersites,we’veadoptedvariousdifferenttrainingmethods,designedtoallowincreasedplantingdensity.

FROM THE VINEYARD

Thecultivationofthevineyardfollowsutmostrespectfornature,usingintegratedpestmanagementandtryingtoreducethenumberoftreatments.

Theharvestisentirelybyhand,withmultipleselections,keepingthegrapesfromeachvineyardseparatetoallowindividualvinificationsthatpreserveandhighlightthecharacteristicsofthegrapesfromdifferentterroirs.

Thewineryitselfisatourheadofficeandissetuptocontrolthecompleteproductionprocess,fromarrivalofthegrapesthroughtovinification,maturationandbottlingalwayspayingparticularattentiontoeveryfinedetail.Forbottlingthewineryhasastateoftheartbottlingline,withacapacityofupto7,000bottlesperhour.

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FORTIFIED WINE FORTIFIED WINE

OnthefortifiedfrontyoucanchoosefromadryManzanillathroughtothelusciousPedro iménezforsherry,andourportrangeoffersthestandardandLBVwinesthroughtothemoreexoticandcomplex10yearoldTawnyfromtheBarossaValley.Offerthesewinesbytheglasswithrelevantfoodmatchesanditwillbeeasytotemptyourcustomerstohavethatextratreat.

TEMPT DINERS BY OFFERING A GLASS OF PORT AS THE PERFECT PAIRING TO DESSERT OR CHEESE

JONATHAN PEDLEY MW

TREAT

FORTIFIED WINEFORTIFIED FINISH

PERFECT PARTNERSWIDE RANGE

SHERRY & PORT

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PORTCOCKBURN’S FINE RUBY

Well-balanced, with soft fruity flavours leading to a long elegant finish.

20.0%75cl 059200 6

££

COCKBURN’S SPECIAL RESERVE DWWA: SILVER 2019 IWSC: SILVER 2019

Sweet, well-rounded with luscious red berry flavours leading to a distinctive dry finish, balanced with fine wood-aged flavours.

15.0%75cl 058735 6

£££

TAYLOR’S LATE BOTTLED VINTAGE RESERVE

Delightful flavours with deep prune-like fruit and a sweet powerful fleshy taste.

20.0%75cl 056657 6

£££

SKEFFINGTON FINE RUBY

A fruit driven, youthful style of port, with red and black fruit flavours.

20.0%75cl 061010 12

££

VINTAGE PORTFONSECA GUIMARAENS

A mature vintage Port that still has wonderful red fruit aromas.

12.0%75cl 056964 6

££££

MADEIRABLANDY’S DUKE OF CLARENCE, RICH MADEIRA

Rich, full-bodied and soft textured.

19.0%75cl 056697 6

£££

AUSTRALIAGRANT BURGE 10 YEAR OLD TAWNY

An intense and hugely complex fortified sweet wine.

19.5%75cl 057254 6

££££

UKYATES’S ORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN WHITE

A unique blend of Australian wines and grape Brandy.

17.5%1.5l 056643 6

££

GINGER WINESTONE’S ORIGINAL GINGER WINE

An essential component for a Whisky Mac. Stone’s was first produced at the Finsbury Distillery, London in 1740. Today it still uses the same traditional ingredients: finest raisins and pure ground ginger.

13.5%70cl 059271 6

£

SHERRYHARVEYS BRISTOL CREAM

Aromas of candied orange, dried fruit and toasted almond.

18.0% 1l75cl

016036 016028

612££

HARVEYS CLUB CLASSIC, AMONTILLADO

Smooth, elegant and full-bodied with a woody aroma and nutty flavours.

18.0%75cl 016043 6

££

GONZÁLEZ BYASS TIO PEPE

A crisp, fresh and uncompromisingly dry Fino.

15.0%75cl 056655 6

££

CROFT ORIGINAL, OLD PALE CREAM

Clean crisp taste and an aromatic sweet finish.

17.5%75cl 056656 6

££

WILLIAMS & HUMBERT, ALEGRÍA MANZANILLA DI SANLÚCAR

Bone dry and light-bodied with a pronounced aroma of yeast and green olives.

15.0%37.5cl 013563 12

£

WILLIAMS & HUMBERT, 12-YEAR-OLD OLOROSO

A mature and mellow Sherry that is soft and rounded on the palate and not too dry.

19.0%37.5cl 019623 12

££

WILLIAMS & HUMBERT 12-YEAR-OLD PEDRO XIMÉNEZ

Liquid decadence: opaque mahogany colour, intense raisin and toffee aromas, lusciously sweet in the mouth.

18.0%37.5cl 019536 12

££

Taylor’s Late Bottled Vintage

Reserve Port

OPORTO 2015

TAYLOR’S

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MARTINI ROSSO

FIRM FAVOURITE

VERMOUTHCINZANO BIANCO IWSC: BRONZE 2019

Firstcreatedin1757,fromabaseofItalianwhitewineinfusedwithasecretcombinationofherbsandspicesincludingcoriander,juniper,orangepeel,cloves,nutmegandtheall-importantabsinthe.

15.0%75cl 013718 6

£

MARTINI BIANCOCrispandcitrusy,itearnedthename Bianchissimo’(thewhitest)inspiredbythewhiteflowersofthevanillaplant.Itsbodyisdrywhitewine,withalittlesweetnessfromrefinedsugar,aromaticherbsandsweet,floralspices.

15.0% 1.5l75cl

056577057370

66£

VERMOUTH CONTINUED

MARTINI EXTRA DRYMadeatthePessionedistillerynearTurin,MARTINI®datesbackto1863.ItusesonlythefinestItalianwinesandover40carefullyselectedexoticherbsandspices.It’sthisuniqueandbalancedcontrastbetweenbitterandsweetthatmakes MARTINI®adeliciouschoiceforanyoccasion.

15.0% 1.5l75cl

056578057372

66£

MARTINI ROSSO

Complexandelegant,wineblendedwithrichItalianherbs:artemisia,summersavoryanddittanybalancedwithexoticbitter-sweetwoods.NoNegroniiscompletewithoutit.

15.0% 1.5l75cl

056579057371

66£

MARTINI FIEROMARTINI®FieroisavermouthofthefamousItalianproducerfromTurin.Apartfrommandatoryherbs,fruitybloodorangesareusedforitsproduction,whichgivesMARTINI®Fieroitscharacterandredcolour.

14.9%75cl 021876 6

££

COCCHI STORICO VERMOUTH DI TORINO

Arichtastewithvibrantnotesofcocoaandbitterorange.

16.0%75cl 019712 6

£££

COCCHI ROSA

ProducedwithabaseofredwinesofPiedmonttowhichherbsandspicesextractsareadded,inparticulargentian,cinchona,citruszestsandrosepetals.

16.5%75cl 019715 6

£££

BELSAZAR DRY WHITE

Sweetwithvanilla,peachfleshandorangezest,whichiscomplementedbyherbalspiceandasubtlebitterfinish.

18.0%75cl 020884 6

£££

BELSAZAR ROSE

Packedwithpinkgrapefruit,raspberryandzestyorangenoteswithapleasinglybitterfinish.

17.5%75cl 020876 6

£££

MARTINI’S GIUSEPPE MUSSOItfallstoGiuseppe Beppe’Musso,ourMasterBlender,andIvanoTonutti,MasterHerbalist,tocontinuethelegacyoftheoriginalMasterBlender,LuigiRossi.PartoftheMARTINI® family since1994,Beppeselectsthewinesandguidesthedelicateblendingprocessforeachexpression,alongsideIvano,whosamplesmorethan500botanicalsinayeartoensureonlythehighestqualityingredientsareusedinthemakingofMARTINI®.OnlyBeppeandIvanoknowthesecretrecipes,whicharecloselyguardedunderlockandkey.

FROM THE MASTER BLENDER

THE ART OF BLENDING AT MARTINI IS A SKILL TRUSTED TO A SELECT FEW, PASSED DOWN FROM MASTER TO MASTER THROUGH EIGHT GENERATIONS

MARTINI

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SIMPLE SERVES

Offeringyourcustomersagreatchoiceofwinesbytheglassdoesn’tneedtobecomplicatedorexpensive.Singleserveanddraughtformatsofferaconvenientwaytodeliveraperfectlyservedglassofwineeverytime.Ifyourrateofsaleisrelativelylow,thesmallformatbottlesallowyoutoexperimentacrossawiderangeofwinestofindtherightbrandandvarietalsforyourcustomers.

Ifspeedofserveiskey,smallbottleformatscanbebeneficial,andinadditiontheyalsoprovidearelativelyrisk-freewayofofferingsomethingdifferent,suchasa“wineofthemonth”.

PERFECT SERVE BOOST SALES

IMPROVE VISIBILITY GUARANTEE FRESHNESS

100%

IF SPEED OF SERVE IS KEY, SMALL BOTTLE FORMATS CAN BE BENEFICIAL

LOUISE BODDINGTON CROWN CELLARS WINE BUYER

SIMPLE SERVES SIMPLE SERVES

SINGLE SERVES WIDE RANGE

FONTS DRAUGHT

SIMPLE SERVESCHOICE IS THE KEY

Oursingleserverangeisextensive,allowingyoutoofferawidechoicebytheglass,whetheryouneedaclassicRioja,NewZealandSauvignonBlancorProsecco.

Forahigherrateofsale,particularlyonhousewines,draughtformatsareagreatsolution.Thesleek,contemporaryfontsofferimprovedvisibilityofyourmostpopularwinesonfrontofbar,savingvaluablefridgespace.Easytomaintainandquicktodispenseatpointofpurchase,thisformatoffersyourcustomersguaranteedfreshness,perfecttemperatureandquickserviceeverytimetheyorder.

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SIMPLE SERVESSIMPLE SERVES

FRANCEAIMERY, CHARDONNAY, VIN DE PAYS D’OC

Thiswhitewinehasfragrant,livelyfruitonthenoseandagoodbalanceofweightandacidity.

12.5%18.7cl 056965 24‡

££

AIMERY, SAUVIGNON BLANC, VIN DE PAYS D’OC

Agrassydrywhitewinewithgoodacidityandacrispfinish.

12.5%18.7cl 056966 24‡

££

BAD EYE DEER, SAUVIGNON BLANC

Crispandrefreshingwithtangycitrusfruitsandfloralnotes.

12.0%18.7cl 017739 24‡

££

INVENIO, SAUVIGNON BLANC, VIN DE FRANCE

Crispandfreshwithgrassy,floralnotes.

12.0%18.7cl 059578 24‡

£

H. LANVIN & FILS BRUT

Goldenincolourwithfinebubbles,thiselegantChampagneisfreshonthenosewitharoundedtoastypalate.

12.0%20cl 057646 24‡

££££

AIMERY, CABERNET FRANC ROSÉ, VIN DE PAYS D’OC

Thisroséwinehaspleasantstrawberryflavoursandacrispdryfinish.

12.5%18.7cl 057092 24‡

££

AIMERY, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, VIN DE PAYS D’OC

MarkedleafyCabernetaromas,withsoftsuppletanninsonthepalate.

12.5%18.7cl 056968 24‡

££

FRANCE CONTINUED

AIMERY, MERLOT, VIN DE PAYS D’OC

Thesoft,fruitycharacteroftheMerlotgrapemakesthiswineagreeablyeasytodrink.

12.5%18.7cl 060975 24‡

££

INVENIO, MERLOT, VIN DE PAYS D’OC

Deeprubycolour,withperfumedredfruitcharacter.

13.0%18.7cl 059579 24‡

£

ITALYINVENIO, PINOT GRIGIO

Acleanfreshwhitewinewithpearandappleflavours.

12.0%18.7cl 020936 24‡

££

JACK RABBIT, PINOT GRIGIO

Avibrantfruitywhitewine.

13.5%18.7cl 057725 12‡

££

STOWELLS, PINOT GRIGIO

Clean,freshandgentlyaromatic,withhintsofbothappleandcitrus.

12.5%18.7cl 060449 12‡

££

NEW ZIMOR PINOT GRIGIO

Acrisprefreshingdrywhitewinewithdelicatewhitefruitcharacter.

12.0%18.7cl 023986 24‡

££

NEW ZIMOR PROSECCO EXTRA DRY

Intenselysparklingwithlight,fresh,appleyaromas.Nottoodryonthepalate.

11.0%20cl 023976 24‡

££

PONTE, PINOT GRIGIO

Verylightandneutral,revealingjustahintofgreenfruit.

12.0%18.7cl 057038 24‡

££

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ZIMOR PROSECCO EXTRA DRY

ITALY CONTINUED

PONTE, PROSECCO EXTRA DRY IWC: SILVER 2019

Clean,dryandcrisp,withacreamyfinish.

11.5%20cl 057688 24‡

£££

PONTE, AURORA ROSÉ EXTRA DRY Cherrypinkincolourwithadecentamountofsparkle,thisisalightandoff-drysparklingrosé.IWC: BRONZE 2018

11.5%20cl 017319 24‡

££

PONTE, PINOT GRIGIO ROSATO

Afreshandyouthfuloff-drywinethathasalovelyrosepetalpinkcolour.

12.0%18.7cl 060526 24‡

££

PONTE, MERLOT

Abrightredwinewithvioletreflections,fresh,fruityandagreeablysoft.

12.0%18.7cl 057043 24‡

££

VIGNANA PROSECCO EXTRA DRY

Light-bodiedwithrefreshingacidityandplentyofmouthfillingmousse.Freshandcrispwithhintsofripepear.

11.0%20cl 020935 24‡

£

ECHO FALLS, PROSECHO FALLS

Fresh,lightandzesty.

11.0%20cl 020607 24‡

£

NEWFOR 2020

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ALCOHOL-FREE NV

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FREIXENETWithover150yearsofwine-makingheritageinthePened sregionwestofBarcelona,Freixenetisrenownedforthequalityandconsistencyofitsworld-leadingDenominacióndeOrigensparklingwine.Over200mbottlesofFreixenetaremanufacturedeveryyearforexportallovertheworld.

FromthefamousFreixenetCordonNegroBrut–Freixenet’sclassiccavaintheiconicfrostedblackbottle–toanewexcitinginnovationlikeICECava,Freixenetcontinuestofusetraditionandtechnologyinpursuitofexcellenceinfinewine-making.

Afterlaunchingin2018,Freixenetisthe4thlargestbrandinalcohol-free.Freixenetoffersanalcohol-freerangethatdoesn’tcompromiseontaste.Alightfruityandrefreshingsparklingalcohol-freewineservedinahandysingleservebottle.Perfectforeverydaycelebrations

FROM THE VINEYARD

SPAINNEW FREIXENET 0.0% ALCOHOL-FREE

Acrispandsherbetyfizzthatismedium-sweetwithbalancingfreshness.

0.0%20cl 023984 24‡

££

SEGURA VIUDAS CAVA

Afresh,clean,light-bodiedsparklingwhitewine.

12.0%20cl 057827 24‡

£££

CVNE CRIANZA RIOJA

A“properRioja”thathasaharmoniouscombinationoffruitandsavourytraits.

13.5%18.7cl 018459 24‡

££

Freixenet 0.0%

Alcohol-Free

GRUPO FREIXENET

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USABLOSSOM HILL, WHITE Soft,broadandapproachablyfruityonthenosewithgentleacidityonthepalate.

12.5%18.7cl 016453 12‡

££

JACK RABBIT, CHARDONNAY

Abroad,softChardonnaythatisoff-dryonthepalate.

13.5%18.7cl 057726 12‡

££

USA CONTINUED

BLOSSOM HILL, WHITE ZINFANDEL

Anattractivesalmonpinkcolourwithsoftsweetfruitonthenoseandpalate.

10.5%18.7cl 016459 12‡

££

INVENIO, ZINFANDEL ROSÉ

Lightfruityroséburstingwithstrawberryfruits.Medium-sweetbutwell-balanced.

10.5%18.7cl 057566 24‡

£

JACK RABBIT, WHITE ZINFANDEL

Alight,freshrosé,medium-sweetwithdelicatestrawberryfruitcharacter.

11.0%18.7cl 057723 12‡

££

BAD EYE DEER, ZINFANDEL ROSÉ

Lightandsweetwithloadsofjuicystrawberryfruitsandarefreshingfinish.

10.0%18.7cl 017737 24‡

££

STOWELLS, WHITE ZINFANDEL

Alight-bodied,medium-sweetrosé,fullofsummerfruitpuddingflavourswithahintofwhitepeppertofinish.

13.0%18.7cl 057727 12‡

££

BLOSSOM HILL, RED

Arelativelylightredwinewithsofttanninsandripefruit.

12.0%18.7cl 016456 12‡

££

JACK RABBIT, MERLOT

Softredwinewithlotsofjuicyberryfruitflavours.

13.0%18.7cl 057724 12‡

££

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SOUTH AFRICASTOWELLS, CHENIN BLANC

Aromaticandcrispwithafruityfragranceofcrushedwhitecurrantsandasoft,off-dryfinish.

12.5%18.7cl 057722 12‡

££

STOWELLS, COLOMBARD CHARDONNAY

Lemongoldwithasoftfruitinessonthenoseandajuicyripenessonthepalate.

12.5%18.7cl 017657 12‡

££

AUSTRALIAINVENIO, CHARDONNAY SEMILLON

Medium-bodiedwithfreshcitrusandripepeachnotes.

12.5%18.7cl 057489 24‡

£

INVENIO, SHIRAZ CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Perfumedraspberryfruitandahintofwhitepepper.

13.5%18.7cl 057490 24‡

£

BAD EYE DEER, SHIRAZ CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Gutsyredwinewithjuicyredberryfruitandplentyofspice.

13.5%18.7cl 017738 24‡

££

STOWELLS, SHIRAZ

Rich,warmandsoftwithmediumtofull-bodiedstructure.

13.5%18.7cl 058472 12‡

££

NEW ZEALANDSALMON RUN, SAUVIGNON BLANC

Alight-bodiedandcrispNewZealandSauvignonthathasclassicasparagusandpineapplearomas.

12.5%18.7cl 019370 12‡

££

INVENIO ZINFANDEL ROSÉ

FIRM FAVOURITE

BAD EYE DEER SHIRAZ CABERNET

EXCLUSIVETO CROWNCELLARS

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ARGENTINABEEFSTEAK CLUB MINI MALBEC IWC: BRONZE 2020

AMalbecwithpruneyfruitandapalatethatisoff-dry,lowinacidityandchewilytannic.

13.0%18.7cl 017545 12‡

££

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VITICOLTORI PONTE PET CUP, GIÒ ROSSO

EXCLUSIVETO CROWNCELLARS

CHILEJACK RABBIT, SAUVIGNON BLANC

Freshandcrispwithdeliciouslyfruityflavoursoflimeandpeach.

13.5%18.7cl 057768 12‡

££

OCHRE MOUNTAIN, SAUVIGNON BLANC

Freshandcitrusyonthenosewithcleanacidityonthepalate.

13.0%18.7cl 057637 24‡

££

STOWELLS, SAUVIGNON BLANC

Acrispdrywhitewinewithtropicalfruitaromasandatasteofpear,gooseberryandlime.

13.0%18.7cl 057721 12‡

££

JACK RABBIT, SHIRAZ

Softandjuicyonthepalatewithflavoursofblackberriesandraspberries.

13.5%18.7cl 058252 12‡

££

OCHRE MOUNTAIN, MERLOT CARMÉNÈRE

Roundedandsmoothinflavourwithpronouncedblackcurrantfruit.

13.0%18.7cl 057636 24‡

££

STOWELLS, MERLOT

Cherryredcolour,aromasofredcurrantsandcherries,softsupplefruitandtanninsonthepalate.

13.0%18.7cl 017658 12‡

££

ECHO FALLS – PETCHARDONNAY

Asmoothwhitewinewithcrispnotesoflemon,limeandtropicalfruit.

13.0%18.7cl 058258 24‡

£

WHITE ZINFANDEL

Alivelyandfruityroséwitharomasandflavoursofstrawberriesandfreshsummerberries.

13.0%18.7cl 058260 24‡

£

MERLOT

Softandroundwithhintsofripeplums,blackcherriesandblueberries.

13.0%18.7cl 058259 24‡

£

VITICOLTORI PONTE – PET CUPS

GIÒ, BIANCO

Aclean,crispandrefreshingdrywhitewine.

11.0%18.7cl 017541 30‡

£

GIÒ, ROSATO

Astraightforward,off-dry,pinkfruityquaffer.

11.0%18.7cl 017539 30‡

£

GIÒ, ROSSO

Asoftandapproachablered;fruityandlight.

11.0%18.7cl 017540 30‡

£

BEEFSTEAK CLUB MINI MALBEC

FIRM FAVOURITE

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DRAUGHT WINE – STOWELLS CONTINUED

LIEBFRAUMILCH, GERMANY

Medium-drywithasimplefreshfruitinessonthenoseandpalate.

10.0%10l 056662 1

£

PINOT GRIGIO, ITALY

Clean,freshandgentlyaromatic,withhintsofbothappleandcitrus.

13.0%10l 057333 1

£

SAUVIGNON BLANC, CHILE

Acrispdrywhitewinewithtropicalfruitaromasandatasteofpear,gooseberryandlime.

13.0%3l 018492 4

£

WHITE ZINFANDEL, USA

Medium-sweetandburstingwithlivelysummerfruitflavours.

13.0% 10l3l

057139018467

14£

MERLOT, CHILE

Thisisasoft,mellowandfruityredwine.

12.0%10l 017663 1

£

SHIRAZ, AUSTRALIA

Rich,warmandsoftwithmediumtofull-bodiedstructure.

14.0% 10l3l

058456018462

14£

Draught Font Merlot, White

Zinfandel, Chardonnay

CALIFORNIA

JACK RABBIT

DRAUGHT WINE – JACK RABBITCHARDONNAY

Abroad,softChardonnaythatisoff-dryonthepalate.

13.5%10l 057528 1

££

SAUVIGNON BLANC

Freshandcrispwithdeliciouslyfruityflavoursoflimeandpeach.

13.5%10l 057767 1

££

WHITE ZINFANDEL

Alight,freshrosé,medium-sweetwithdelicatestrawberryfruitcharacter.

11.0%10l 057527 1

££

MERLOT

Arelativelylight-bodiedwinewithcherryaromas.

13.0%10l 057529 1

££

STOWELLS COLOMBARD CHARDONNAY & PINOT GRIGIO

FIRM FAVOURITE

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DRAUGHT WINE – STOWELLSCHENIN BLANC, SOUTH AFRICA Aromaticandcrispwithafruityfragranceofcrushedwhitecurrantsandasoft,off-dryfinish.

12.5%10l 056684 1

£

COLOMBARD CHARDONNAY, SOUTH AFRICA

Lemongoldwithasoftfruitinessonthenoseandajuicyripenessonthepalate.

13.0% 10l3l

017664018491

14£

186 187KNOWLEDGE & SUPPORT CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS

“Wehavebeenacustomeroftheirsnowforoversixyearsandhaveseenthemgrow,andinturntheyhavehelpedusgrow.Whenwefirststartedworkingwiththemwehadnotbeeninthepositionofbeingadirectcustomerforquitesometimeaswehadbeenpartofagroupofhotelssoitwasimperativewefoundsomeonethatwouldhelpusandworkhandinhandwithus,sowewerefortunatetopairupwiththem.

WehadmetwithotherpotentialsuppliersbutwhatstoodoutmostwithCrownCellarswastheoverallpackage.ThebenefitofworkingwithCrownCellarsIhavefoundisthatwearetreatedasequalsandnotjustanumber,theyrecognisefirstandforemostthatwithoutagreatrelationshipwe,andinturnthey,don’tprosperandthatrelationshiphasbeendevelopedonbothabusinessandapersonallevel.Theyprovideinsightsintothemarketsuchasnationaltrendsbutalsowhat’sworkinglocallysothatwedon’tmissoutonthecurrenttrendsandinfactwehavegonefromcatchingatrendafterithashittonowcatchingthetrendjustasitisabouttohitwhichinsalestermshasbeenahugebenefittoourbusiness,andhelpeduswinanawardforBestIdea’attheCheshireHospitalityAssociationawardsin2017.

Thereisalwaysafeelthatyoucancontactthematanytime,arecentexampleofthiswasneedingassistancewithpairingaparticularlychallengingandcomplexfoodmenuwithwinesforaVIPcustomerwhoneededaquickturnaround.IcontactedourwineandspiritsmanagerandalsowasabletocalluponothermembersoftheteamwhosuggestedafewdifferentchoiceswhichIwasabletoofferthecustomerwholovedthesuggestionsgivenandthisisakeyexampleofsupportasitshowsyoudon’tjustdealwithonepersonbutcancalluponateamofpeopleeachofwhomhavearangeofexperience.FrombasiccommercialtrainingtoWSETtheeducationsupportisfantasticnotjustfromthembutalsofromcontactsattheirownsupplierswhohavecomeinandprovidedmorespecificbrandtrainingandhavesupportedusbyhostingwineeveningsandalsohelpingoutatlaunchevents.”

MARK ROBERTS

FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTROLLER

CARDEN PARK

TWO WORDS THAT DESCRIBE CROWN CELLARS ARE ‘PARTNERSHIP’ AND ‘RELATIONSHIP’ AND TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU CAN’T HAVE ONE WITHOUT THE OTHER

MARK ROBERTSFOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTROLLER, CARDEN PARK

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS

188 189KNOWLEDGE & SUPPORT CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS

“ManorviewGrouphaveanexcellentworkingrelationshipwithCrownCellars.Themovewassmoothandprofessionallymanaged.Thestafftrainingwasperfectandhasbeenfollowedupwithrefreshertrainingwhichhasincreasedourwinesales.Therearerarelystockingissuesandifthereare,theyarehandledquicklyanditisasmoothandeasyprocessforustoresolvethem.Theproductsarestronginthemarketplaceandtheyhavesomethingforeverypropertyfrom5-starhotelstonightclublevel.Webenefitfromacloseworkingrelationshipwithouraccountmanagers,whoarealwaysonhandshouldweneedassistance.

MANORVIEW GROUP

WE BENEFIT FROM A CLOSE WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR ACCOUNT MANAGERS, WHO ARE ALWAYS ON HAND SHOULD WE NEED ASSISTANCE

Thepartnershipisverystrongandwehopeitwillcontinueformanyyearstocome.”

SUSAN SPENCE

GROUP PROCUREMENT MANAGER, MANORVIEW

190 191NOTES

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