The List WINE SELECTION 2020 / 2021 WELCOME

Welcome to the First Edition of “The List” from Edwards Wine Merchants.

Established by Terry and Suzanne Edwards some 40 Therefore, many rosé wines are less coloured versions years ago, “Edwards of Leighton Buzzard” has developed of darker red wines because the skins have been left into the composite On Trade drinks supplier it is today. in contact with the juice for less time during the wine We are proud to offer a comprehensive range of beers, making process. soft drinks and spirits to our customers, accompanied by a current list of well over 300 wines from all over the There are many factors which affect the growing of world, including some that we import exclusively into grapes and the production of wine, the weather arguably the UK. being the leader with soil, pests and diseases also contributing significantly. We are proud to be members of the Society of Vintners, the largest independent wine buying group in the UK, The making of wine is an art form, much of which is of enabling us to access wines from across the wine no interest to the vast majority of us who simply want making world. to enjoy the end product so we hope that you will find “The List” interesting, useful and that you will find at least Wine is defined as being the “total or partial fermentation a few wines that will work well in your own business. of fresh grapes”. Over 30 billion litres are produced each year, about 75% of it in Europe. Consumption is largely If you have any queries or need any assistance selecting concentrated on those regions where it is produced and the ideal wines for your business or want some help in the major sources of wine for the UK market are Europe building your staff’s confidence with wine, please ask (Italy, France and Spain), Australia, New Zealand, South your account manager who will be only too pleased America (Chile and Argentina) and South Africa. to assist.

There are several thousand grape varieties capable of producing wine and very often the same grape may be Thanks for reading and enjoy! known by different names in different countries and even different names in different regions of the same country. The most popular varietals are well known to drinkers in The Edwards Team the UK. Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay being the leading varietals for white wine and Merlot, Shiraz and Malbec leading the way for red. When it comes to rosé wine, many drinkers may not realise that the colour of a wine comes from the pigment contained in the skin rather than the colour of the juice. If you squeeze a red grape, the juice will run clear the same as a white grape. CONTENTS

FRANCE 2 DESSERT / PORT 47 Alsace 3 Beaujolais 3 SPARKLING 48 Bordeaux 3 France 49 Burgundy 4 Spain 49 Languedoc 4 Italy 49 Loire Valley 7 Provence 7 CHAMPAGNE 51 Regional France 8 Rhône 8 SINGLE SERVE 54 Vin de France 9 One 4 One 55 Williams Grove 55 GERMANY 12 Premium 56 Sparkling 56 ITALY 14 Got The Ticket - PET 56

SPAIN 22

PORTUGAL 24

USA 28 California 29

AUSTRALIA 30

ARGENTINA 34

NEW ZEALAND 36

CHILE 40

SOUTH AFRICA 44

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Belgium Germany

English Channel

Luxembourg CHAMPAGNE

ALSACE

LOIRE VALLEY

BURGUNDY Switzerland

BEAUJOLAIS Atlantic Ocean BORDEAUX Italy RHÔNE VALLEY

PROVENCE

LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON Corsica

Spain

FRANCE

One of the most influential countries in terms of wine The idea of ageing wine in small barrels made from production and exports around the world. It led the way new oak originated in France, as did most of the grapes in European wine legislation and most internationally commonly found in wines from the “New World”. recognised grape varieties originated from France. French wine-growers have a unique variety of soils, microclimates and grapes available to them and no matter what sort of wine you like to drink - Australian, Spanish, Italian, New Zealand – the chances are that in some way, at some time, its flavour has been influenced by the wines of France.

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ALSACE BORDEAUX

WHITE RED Cuvée Michel Léon Gewürztraminer Château Lavison Bordeaux Rouge

Cuvée Michel Léon Riesling Bordeaux Rouge, “Château de l’Hermitage”

Cuvée Michel Léon Pinot Gris Bordeaux Superieur, “Château Tour de Perrigal” Powerful and complex nose with red fruit aromas. Cuvée Michel Léon Pinot Blanc Well balanced with vanilla notes.

Bn Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Rouge Merlot dominant blend. Full, ﬁrm and richly fruited.

BEAUJOLAIS Bn Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Réserve Graves Rouge RED Intense red fruit aromas with a touch of minerality and an elegant structure. Beaujolais Villages Patriarche Light and fruity with a cherry red hue. An elegant Bn Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Réserve palate of soft red fruits. St Emillion Mild spice of saffron and cardamom with jammy red Fleurie, “Le Quartier” du Cru Beaujolais and black fruits, a touch of chocolate and a beautiful smooth ﬁnish.

Château Preuillac Medoc Cru Bourgeois Rich and aromatic in an open, modern in style. Merlot dominated delivering ripe, sweet fruits and an easy to drink ﬁnish.

Lussac St Emilion, “Château Les Vieilles Pierres”

Château Milon “Cuvée Caprice”, St Emilion

Château Val d’Or, St Emilion Grand Cru

Pomerol, Château la Patache

WHITE Bn Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Bordeaux Blanc Sauvignon and Semillon. Round and fresh with lemon and grapefruit ﬂavours.

Bn Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Sauvignon Blanc Fresh and expressive typical of the Bordeaux region with aromatic herbs and an attractive zesty ﬁnish.

Bn Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Réserve Graves Blanc Aromas of passion fruit and grapefruit. Rich and complex with notes of citrus and pineapple.

ROSÉ Bn Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Rosé Aromas of strawberries and raspberries with fresh aromatic herb ﬂavours.

Bordeaux Rosé, Château Haut Mouleyre

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BURGUNDY LANGUEDOC

RED RED Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Patriarche Domaine de la Baume Merlot “Grand Châtaignier” Complex and developed red fruit aromas of cherries Spicy, chocolaty and berry nose followed by a palate of and strawberries. ripe fruit from the Pays d’Oc.

Gevrey-Chambertin, Patriarche Domaine de la Baume Syrah “La Jeunesse” Aromas of ripe red fruit, black pepper, bilberry and violet Nuits-St-Georges, Patriarche with soft and silky tannins.

Syrah, Baron Philippe de Rothschild Pays d’Oc Black fruit aromas with an attractive freshness and WHITE refined tannins with a long finish. La Chablisiene “Pas Si Petit” Petit Chablis Lightly spiced fresh fruits on the nose and a round Pinot Noir, Bn Philippe de Rothschild Pays d’Oc fresh palate. Morello cherries on nose. A fresh and fruity palate with a refined finish so typical of Pinot Noir. Chablis, Moreau “Elegance” Merlot, Baron Philippe de Rothschild Pays d’Oc Chablis, Simonnet-Febvre Aromas of jammy red and black fruits. Powerful, supple and well integrated on the palate. Chablis Premier Cru, Montmains, Simonnet-Febvre

La Chablisiene Chablis “L’Onciale” Bright and clear with aromas of white fruit, soft spice and WHITE a pleasant minerality. Viognier, Bn Philippe de Rothschild Pays d’Oc A nose of soft, tropical fruits with a fresh and La Chablisiene Chablis Premier Cru Côte de Lechet fruity palate. Aromas of soft spices, oak and white fleshed fruits with a floral, mineral palate. Sauvignon Blanc, Bn Philippe de Rothschild Pays d’Oc Dry, crisp and fresh with subtle citrus fruit and floral Pouilly Fuissé, Patriarche aromas of box and broom.

Chardonnay, Bn Philippe de Rothschild Pays d’Oc Round and creamy with aniseed and vine peaches on the nose. Unoaked.

Picpoul de Pinet Domaine de la Serre Fresh lemon and grapefruit aromas with crunchy apple fruit ﬂavours.

“Parlez Vous” Picpoul de Pinet, IGP

Domaines de la Baume Sauvignon Blanc “Les Mariés” Fresh and fruity; lightly herbaceous with citrus and tropical fruit characters.

Domaines de la Baume Viognier “Elisabeth” Full bodied taste that develops into a fresh and spicy ﬁnale.

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LOIRE VALLEY PROVENCE

WHITE ROSÉ Muscadet Sevre et Maine sur lie, Domaine Gadais Chemin de Provence “la Grande Réserve” Raspberries and strawberries with more exotic A nose of citrus and lemon with concentrated apple fruits in the background. Perfectly balanced. fruit ﬂavours. Ideal with seafood.

Sancerre AOC, Domaine de la Perrière

Pouilly Fumé, Saget

ROSÉ Parlez Vous “La Loire” Cabernet-Franc Rosé A rather fresh attack, fruity and well balanced on the palate with an elegant ﬁnish.

Rosé d’Anjou “La Jaglerie”

Sancerre Rosé Domaine dela Perriere

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REGIONAL FRANCE RHÔNE VALLEY

RED RED “Parlez Vous” Malbec IGP Côtes du Rhône, “Commandeur de St Michel” An expressive bouquet of blackcurrant. Well-balanced and nicely structured. Costieres de Nimes, Domaine de Montroche Réserve

“Le Havre de Paix” Rouge, VdP de l’Aude Crozes Hermitage Andéol Salavert Pleasant and easy drinking with ﬂavours of red fruit, spice and currants. “Cuvée Papale” Châteauneuf du Pape

WHITE “Le Havre de Paix” Blanc, Côtes de Gascogne Dry and lively with notes of white ﬂowers, pears and peaches.

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VIN DE FRANCE

RED WHITE Merlot “Pierre Lacasse” Sauvignon Blanc “Pierre Lacasse”

Cabernet Sauvignon “Pierre Lacasse” Chardonnay “Pierre Lacasse”

Patriarche “Héritage” Rouge Patriarche “Héritage” Blanc Notes of raspberry and fresh blackcurrant fruit flavours which linger on the finish. “Baron d’Arignac” Colombard Aromas of peach and ripened fruit. A fuller bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, “Baron d’Arignac” aromatic style, being great with fish or as an aperitif. Powerful and spicy with aromas of jammy fruit. Matches well with red meats and cheese. Chardonnay, Patriarche Père et Fils From fruit sourced in the Pays d’Oc and Charentes Cabernet Sauvignon, Patriarche Père et Fils regions. Floral aromas with hints of citrus and exotic fruits. Merlot, Patriarche Père et Fils Aromas of black fruits followed by spicy notes with a well Sauvignon Blanc, Patriarche Père et Fils rounded, silky palate. Citrus and yellow fruit bouquet with a fresh and well balanced palate. Pinot Noir, Patriarche Père et Fils Hints of vanilla on the nose with ripe red fruits on the Viognier, Patriarche Père et Fils palate. Rich and mouth filling. From across the Languedoc. White flowers and exotic fruits on the nose with white fruits on the palate.

ROSÉ Rosé “Pierre Lacasse”

SACHSEN

SAALE-UNSTRUT

AHR MITTELRHEIN

MOSEL-SAAR-RUWER RHEINGAU FRANKEN Czech Republic NAHE

RHEINHESSEN

PFALZ

WÜRTTEMBERG

France

BADEN

Austria

Switzerland

Italy

GERMANY

German vineyards lie in the southern half of the country The system of wine quality grading in Germany is distinct and are typically close to the northern limit for wine in that it is dependent on grape ripeness rather than production. The climate is cool and damp and may be vineyard location. described as “marginal” in wine making terms, leading to the production of wines that are lower in alcohol and high in acidity. In some poor years, the grapes may not fully ripen at all.

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WHITE Liebfraumilch Rheinhessen, “Königs Cup”

Niersteiner Gutes Domtal “Königs Cup”

Piesporter Michelsberg “Königs Cup”

Schmitt Söhne Riesling

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Hungary Switzerland TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE

LOMBARDY Romania FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA VALLE D’AOSTA Slovenia Croatia

VENETO PIEDMONT Serbia

Bosnia and Herzegovina EMILIA-ROMAGNA LIGURIA France LE MARCHE

Montenegro Kosovo TUSCANY ABRUZZO UMBRIA Adriatic Sea Corsica MOLISE

LAZIO PUGLIA Albania

BASILICATA CAMPANIA

SARDEGNA CALABRIA

Ionian Sea

SICILY Mediterranean Sea

ITALY

Continually competing with France for the title of largest Easily the two major successes for Italian winemakers volume producing country, cultivation of “the vine” in in recent years have been the huge increases in the sales Italy was developed by two different peoples. The Greeks of Pinot Grigio and Prosecco, both thanks to their easy brought their knowledge through the South from Sicily drinking styles. and in the North, the Etruscans. Little is really known about the Etruscan people as they were destroyed by the growing power of the Romans. Traditionally, the wines of Italy have been made only with indigenous grapes, and many still are, but international varieties have increasingly become more popular with winemakers.

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RED “Cortestrada” Sangiovese IGT Rubicone Nero D’Avola Intrigo A warm and delicate nose of ripe berries with spicy “La Casada” Sangiovese IGT Rubicone notes. A full bodied wine with subtle velvety tannins. An intense, bright and ﬂoral bouquet. Well balanced, full of bright red fruits and soft tannins. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, “San Giorgio”

“La Casada” Merlot vino d’Italia Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Avegiano A clean bouquet with notes of red currants and violets. Warm, smooth and soft on the palate. Biferno Rosso Riserva DOC Molise, Tombacco An intense roma of spices, vanilla, cinnamon and wood “Verosso” Primitivo IGT Apulia - Salento with fully rounded ﬂavours of plum and cherry. Intense, fragrant and rich with velvety dark fruits and chocolate on the palate. Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso, Famiglia Pasqua

Tombacco Aglianico del Beneventano, Campania Cannonau di Sardegna Tenuta “l’Ariosa”

Negroamaro, Tombacco Intrigo Selvarossa Salice Salentino Riserva, Cantine di Palme, Puglia “Caleo” Negroamaro IGT Salento Velvety and dark with sweet chocolate and raisin flavours. Rich and spicy, full on the palate with supple round tannins. “Diodoro” Primitivo di Manduria DOP Complex aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherry and Sangiovese, Angelo Borrani “Governo” plum with a light hint of cinnamon. Full bodied, warm From old vines using the Amarone method where and silky. grapes are dried before pressing. Outstanding! Amarone della Valpolicella Famiglia Pasqua Arcano Nero D’Avola Brunello di Montalcino Rocca delle Macìe Chianti, Antico Fregio DOCG Ruby red colour with a fragrance of violets in a dry Barolo Neirano style with light tannins. One of the finest wines of the world. Deep colour with delicate floral aromas and vanilla notes. Chianti Classico, Rocca delle Macìe Marchesi di Barolo Classico Barbera d’Asti, Neirano This is a rich mouth filler with fruit characters and spice notes from wood ageing.

Chianti Vernaiolo Rocca Delle Macìe

Valpolicella, Pasqua Dry with a very pronounced bouquet of cherries and a soft and lingering ﬁnish.

Valpolicella DOC Famiglia Pasqua Well crafted with spicy oak on the nose and ﬂavours of red cherries and cinnamon.

“Romeo & Juliet” Passimento Rosso

“Rosso Emporio” Nero d’Avola - Merlot Ripe cherry, blackcurrant and light spice aromas with a palate of dark fruits, spices and a supple ﬁnish.

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WHITE Catarratto, Pinot Grigio “Cortestrada” IGT Terre Siciliane Soave Classico “Villa Borghetti” Famiglia Pasqua Delicate aromas of white flowers and golden delicious “La Casada” Trebbiano IGT Rubicone apples. Fresh and tangy on the palate. A simple fragrant bouquet. A light, refreshing and easy drinking wine. Verdicchio dei castelli di Jesi, Monte Schiavo Delicate, fresh and fruity with aromas of ripened apricots. “La Casada” Pinot Grigio IGT Terre Siciliane On the palate, an intense and long lasting almond flavour. A distinctive fruity bouquet and a full bodied, well balanced flavour. Orvieto Classico Secco, Vallesanta Dry and refreshing with a hint of almonds. “Orizzonti” Pinot Grigio DOC Delle Venezie A large and fresh bouquet with apple notes. Clean and Orvieto Classico Amabile, Vallesanta fresh on the palate with a pleasant minerality. A refined fruity bouquet with a medium dry and gently rounded palate. “Arcano” Pinot Grigio IGT Terre Siciliane Gavi Cantine Neirano Pinot Grigio “Poesie” Floral aromas with fruit characters of lemon, grapefruit and granny smith apples. Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie, Pasqua “Le Collezioni” Vermentino di Sardegna DOC “L’Ariosa” Pinot Grigio “San Giorgio” DOC Delle Venezie A delicate perfume of summer fruits with a lively and Notes of nuts, pear, melon and even a hint of banana. fresh minerality on the palate. Beautifully balanced with fresh citrus acidity. Lugana Azienda Agricola, CaMaiol, Lombardy “Bianco Emporio” Catarratto - Inzolia Fresh citrus fruit aromas, soft notes of toasted almonds Gavi del Cummune di Gavi “Alasia” combining with grapefruit flavours. Gavi di Gavi, “Conti di Alari” “Caleo” Pecorino IGT Terre di Chieti Intense impressions of white pulped fruit. Well balanced Pecorino Bianco IGT Terre Sabelli with good acidity and a long finish. Falanghina IGT Beneventano “Piantaferro” “Vivolo di Sasso” Chardonnay IGT Veneto Tones of fresh fruit. Delicate and elegant. “Romeo & Juliet” Passimento Bianco Pasqua Intense aromas of citrus fruit, almond and peaches with Roccamena Chiara Grillo Terre Siciliane IGT a refreshing well balanced and lingering finish. A fragrant nose of lowers, jasmine and green pepper with citrus and exotic fruits on the palate. Sauvignon Blanc IGT Collevento Friuli Intense aromas of citrus fruit, almond and peaches with Frascati Superiore, “Gotto d’Oro” a refreshing well balanced and lingering finish.

ROSÉ “Cortestrada” Veneto Rosato Vino d’Italia

“La Casada” Pinot Grigio Rosato IGT Terre Siciliane Light rose in colour with an elegant bouquet of acacia ﬂowers. Dry, soft and well balanced.

“Orizzonti” Pinot Grigio Rosato DOC delle Venezie An elegant bouquet with intense notes of acacia ﬂowers. Rounded and well balanced.

Pinot Grigio Rosé, “Arcano” IGT Terre Siciliane

Pinot Grigio Rosé, “Mater Anna”, Pasqua

Cerasuolo DOC Casal Bordino Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Distinctive aromas of ripe cherry fruit.

GALICIA CASTILLA Y LEÓN NAVARRA

LA RIOJA

ARAGÓN Atlantic CATALUNYA Ocean

CASTILLA-LA MANCHA MADRID Portugal

VALENCIA

EXTREMADURA MURCIA Mediterranean Sea

ANDALUCÍA

Alboran Sea

Algeria

Morocco

SPAIN

Spain has more land “under vines” than any other country Spain also produces its traditional method sparkling wine but ranks only third in terms of production. The wines “Cava”. Much maligned in recent years and struggling produced in Spain are mostly dry in style and can be red, to compete with the easier drinking prosecco from white or rosé. Spain also produces sherry, an “aged” style Italy which is pity as a good cava is easily able to rival which is produced near Jerez in the south of the country. a champagne and cost so much less. In recent years as prosperity has increased the demand for ﬁne wine, new, more vibrant and vigorous styles have emerged. White wine production has never been Spain’s strength, with most regions struggling to ﬁnd wines to suit the modern styles and tastes. The notable exception being the North West with its Albarinos.

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RED WHITE “Liso Veinte” Tempranillo “Liso Veinte” Viura

“Vent del Mar”, Garnacha Negra “Sinfonia” Verdejo Bright crimson, with expressive notes of red fruits and minerals. Plenty of fruit and sweet tannins. “Señorial” Rioja Blanco Fruity, varietal bouquet. Lively, fresh and with “Señorial” Tinto Rioja good balance.

“Señorial” Rioja Crianza Rioja Blanco “El Coto”

“Señorial” Rioja Reserva Coto Mayor Rioja Blanco DOC

“Don Paulino” Tinto Joven Rioja “Vent del Mar”, Garnacha Blanca A delicate mineral quality on the nose with concentrated “Don Paulino” Crianza Rioja full bodied texture on the palate. Fruit aromas with an underlying subtle scent of oak and a touch of balsamique. Albarino “Robalino” Well-balanced, rounded and delicious, with lime, apricot “Don Paulino” Reserva Rioja and tropical fruit aromas and ﬂavours. Complex aromas of spice and balsam with an oaky fragrance being silky smooth with a subtle vanilla ﬁnish.

“El Coto” Crianza Rioja ROSÉ “Liso Veinte” Garnacha Rosé Coto Mayor Rioja Crianza Señorial Rioja Rosado “Coto de Imaz” Reserva Rioja Brilliant raspberry red colour. Fresh, fruity and well balanced. “Coto de Imaz” Gran Reserva Rioja

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TRAS-OS-MONTES

VINHO VERDE

DOURO VALLEY DÃO TAVORA-VAROSA

BAIRRADA

BEIRA INTERIOR

Atlantic Ocean

Spain LISBOA TEJO

ALENTEJO SETÚBAL

MADEIRA ALGARVE

PORTUGAL

Portugal comprises a narrow coastal plain which rises Portugal is also well known for making “Vinho Verde”, steeply to mountainous inland regions. South Westerly literally meaning “green wine”, not referring to its colour winds from the Atlantic bring rain in the winter with but more its style which is fresh and best drunk young. summers tending to be very hot. Portugal is probably best known across the world for making port. A “fortiﬁed”, mostly sweet red wine, whose production is centred on the coastal town of Oporto.

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RED “Escapada” Vinho Tinto Aromas of ripe red fruits. Cherry and blackcurrant ﬂavours with a fresh acidity and ﬁne oak notes.

“Vinha do Fonte”, Touriga Nacional

WHITE “Escapada” Vinho Branco Lively and fresh with ﬂoral and citrus notes. Good acidity with freshness and fruit.

“Escapada” Vinho Verde From the traditional varieties, Trajadura, Loureiro, Arinto and Avesso. Fresh, fruity and light.

ROSÉ Escapada Vinho Rosa

REDWOODS

REDWOODS Nevada

SIERRA FOOTHILLS

INLAND VALLEYS

CENTRAL COAST

Paciﬁc Ocean SOUTH COAST

Arizona

Mexico

USA

Wine is produced in several regions in the USA, but it is The sunny climate shows through in the nature of the wines from California that are best known outside the wines produced, often in styles reminiscent of it, and for good reason. Californian wine production The Rhône Valley in France. Chardonnay, Sauvignon typically ranks in the top 5 global wine producers but and Viognier are key white varietals (with the Sauvignon domestic demand can restrict their exports. In recent often oaked to produce what is referred to as “Fume years, “Zinfandel Blush” has become the principal Blanc”) with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Californian wine available in the UK and it is unfortunate France being employed to produce wines styled as therefore that many wine drinkers opinion on the wines “Bordeaux Blends” if not simply on their own. California’s of the USA is clouded by this because when their power biggest contribution to the wine world however is in the is matched with ﬁnesse, Californian wines can compare production of BIG Zinfandels (that’s red as well as the with and even outclass their European counterparts. “Blush” form!!) Although it will often cost a goodly amount to prove this theory!

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CALIFORNIA

RED Zinfandel “770 Miles” Flavours of blackberries with light tannins with a warm and pleasant ﬁnish.

Cabernet Sauvignon “Gold County” Ruby red with ripe fruit characters of cherries and fruit jam. A great value Californian Cabernet.

Napa Cellars, Napa Valley Pinot Noir

WHITE "770 Miles" Chardonnay

Napa Cellars, Napa Valley Chardonnay

ROSÉ White Zinfandel Blush “Waters Edge” Coral pink with delicate and refreshing soft fruit ﬂavours of strawberries and peaches.

Zinfandel Rosé “Kissing Tree” Bursting with ripe aromas of wild strawberries and exotic fruit with a refreshing clean ﬁnish.

Zinfandel Blush “Gold County”

"Pink Orchid" Zinfandel Rosé

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

NEW SOUTH WALES

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

VICTORIA

Bass Strait Tasman Sea

TASMANIA

Great Australian Bight

AUSTRALIA

Reliability, ﬂavour and simple labelling have all Not that Australia is perfect, over-oaking and the contributed to help Australia establish itself as a major production of wines that although technically correct, producer of high volume selling wines. Many regions lack the soul of the French “terroir” may differentiate the prove much too warm to produce grapes such as Pinot great from the good, but generally speaking Australian Noir and Sauvignon Blanc but these varietals have wine production is known for quality, consistency been established in the more cooler areas. Australian and value for money. producers embarked upon a major planting programme in the 1990’s which saw them able to produce cheaper wines without having to rely on more inferior varietals. From the mid 1980’s until well into the 2000’s Australia arguably showed the world how to make and market the selling of wine.

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RED WHITE Shiraz Cabernet Brookford Chardonnay “Waters Edge” Classic dry white with vibrant aromas and ﬂavours of “Euca Hill” Shiraz apple, pear and tropical fruits.

“Waters Edge” Shiraz Chardonnay-Semillon Brookford Soft, well rounded and easy drinking with well balanced fruit ﬂavours and a spicy ﬁnish. Chardonnay “Euca Hill”

Mountbridge Reserve Shiraz “Lookout Ridge” Chardonnay Thomson Estate, South Australia “Old Station” Shiraz, Coonawarra, South Australia Bright and vibrant, with a lean, mineral character and Aromas of blackberry and liquorice with cracked black ﬂavours of stone fruits and jasmine. pepper overtones. Chardonnay Aldridge Estate “Old Pumphouse” Shiraz, Thomson Estate, South Australia Tempus Two, “Silver Series” Pinot Gris Aromas of cocoa and vanilla balanced by fruit character, Crisp and refreshing with classic characters of pear on some herbs and a bright cranberry ﬁnish. the nose and a vibrant natural acidity.

“Toolunka” Cabernet Sauvignon Thomson Estate, Tempus Two, “Copper Series” Wilde Chardonnay South Australia Chardonnay McGuigan “Black Label” “The Antiquarian”, Barossa Valley Shiraz, Thomson Estate (Parcel) Mountbridge Reserve Chardonnay An Antiquarian collects rare and ancient books, a name beﬁtting the quality of this rare and exclusive wine.

Shiraz-Merlot Aldridge Estate ROSÉ Shiraz Rosé “Euca Hill” Tempus Two “Silver Series” Merlot A round, plump Merlot, with red berry and bramble fruit and a rich full palate.

Tempus Two “Silver Series” Shiraz Red berries, with hints of white pepper and spice.

Tempus Two “Copper Series” GSM

Tempus Two “Pewter Series” Barossa Valley Shiraz

McGuigan “Black Label” Shiraz

McGuigan “Black Label” Merlot

TUCUMÁN

CATAMARCA South Atlantic Ocean

LA RIOJA

SAN JUAN

MENDOZA

PATAGONIA

ARGENTINA

Wine production in Argentina has developed signiﬁcantly in the last 20 years or so. Varietals such as Malbec have become so popular around the world that many drinkers believe it is native to the country although maybe it is the focus on a smaller number of varietals that has enabled Argentinian producers to create more impressive and commercially popular wines than the more “rustic” styles of its native France.

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RED ROSÉ Malbec-Shiraz “Finca Clasica” Mesa Trinas Malbec Rosé A bright nose of strawberries and cherries. Creamy “Toro Fuerte” Malbec, San Juan but light and refreshing with plenty of delicate, sweet red fruit. Malbec “Pablo Cortez”, Mendoza A delicate mixture of berries, plums and cherries on the nose with rounded tannins.

“Tribu” Malbec, Mendoza The lighter side of Malbec with aromas of berries and ﬁne herbs. Medium bodied with round tannins.

“Old Station” Malbec, Mendoza Fragrant aromas of cherry, kirsch and spice with cassis and brambles leading to a cherry cinnamon crumble ﬁnish.

Malbec Trivento “Private Selection”

Mesa Trinas Malbec

Malbec “Phebus”

Malbec Reservado “Phebus”

WHITE Chardonnay Pablo Cortez

Mesa Trinas Torrontes A nose of peach, apricot and honeysuckle with a dry palate of passion fruit, honeyed lemon and orchard fruits.

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Tasman Sea AUCKLAND

WAIKATO / BAY OF PLENTY

GISBORNE

HAWKE’S BAY NELSON

WAIRARAPA

MARLBOROUGH

WAIPARA VALLEY / CANTERBURY

South Atlantic Ocean

CENTRAL OTAGO

NEW ZEALAND

The coolest of the southern-hemisphere wine countries New Zealand producers continue to experiment with which really shows in the freshness and ﬂavour of wines varietals that many European doubters believe will never produced. The progress made in wine production since succeed but thankfully the pioneers ignore them and the early 1970’s is quite remarkable and indeed has led continue to blaze a trail. to an almost dominant market position in the production of some varietals, notably Sauvignon Blanc which was only ﬁrst planted in the Marlborough region in 1973 and which started to make the rest of the world think in the mid 1980’s. It was only when other promising wines from the likes of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and sparkling wines started to appear that the sceptics were forced to reconsider.

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RED Pinot Noir “Neptune Point”

“Tiki Estate” Pinot Noir, Waipara Aromas of dark cherry and plum supported by a background of toasted oak.

WHITE Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc “Neptune Point”

“Tananga” New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Crunchy green fruits, bell pepper, grass and gooseberry and underlying tropical fruits.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc “Riversdale”

“Nika Tiki” Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc A wonderful crisp and refreshing Sauvignon. Inviting fresh lime, lemon and tropical fruit ﬂavours.

ROSÉ “Nika Tiki” Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Rosé A dash of Marlborough Pinot Noir to make it pink. Bursting with fresh, ﬂoral aromas with berries and spice.

South Paciﬁc Ocean

COQUIMBO REGION

ACONCAQGUA REGION

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

SOUTH REGION

AUSTRAL REGION

Argentina

CHILE

Chile first made its mark on wine production with On Trade wine lists invariably feature Chilean Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot which offered softer and and Sauvignon Blanc, wines that have become major more juicy styles than those more typically from France, volume players commercially, driven by their consistency however its growers are now offering much more. Now and value for money. The global success of these key etched firmly in folklore is the former “confusion” over varietals has enabled producers to expand their portfolios Carmenere which until the mid 1990’s was incorrectly with Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay identified as Merlot meaning that between 60% and 90% enjoying significant volumes and Carmenere now well of vineyards had been incorrectly named and at a time established in its own right along with Malbec, Syrah when Carmenere had become almost extinct in its and some Gewürztraminer. native Bordeaux.

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RED WHITE Merlot “Rio Roca” Sauvignon Blanc “Rio Roca”

Cabernet Sauvignon “Volandas” Sauvignon Blanc “Volandas”

Merlot “Volandas” Chardonnay “Volandas”

“Peregrino” Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon Blanc “Peregrino”

“Peregrino” Merlot Chardonnay “Peregrino”

Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva “Lomas Carrera” Sauvignon Blanc CyT Fresh on the palate with light and mild balanced tastes Merlot Reserva “Lomas Carrera” of peach and apples.

Carmenere Reserva “Lomas Carrera” CyT Chardonnay - Pedro Ximinez Fruity with refreshing citric apple palate, well balanced Cabernet Sauvignon CyT with hints of sweetness. Flavours of red plums and chocolate, medium bodied with a round ﬁnish. Sauvignon Blanc Concha y Toro "Mountain Range" Light yellow colour. Hints of peaches, being fresh and Merlot CyT fruity with a long ﬁnish. Ruby coloured with hints of cherry and a round full bodied lasting aroma. Chardonnay Concha y Toro "Mountain Range" Fresh and fruity with notes of pineapple, citrus fruits and Merlot Concha y Toro Mountain Range peaches, complex and well balanced with a fresh palate. Bright ruby colour with suggestion of plums, cherries and pepper, smooth and round bodied. “Lomas Carrera Reserva” Sauvignon Blanc

Cabernet Sauvignon Concha y Toro Mountain Range “Lomas Carrera Reserva” Chardonnay Medium bodied with rich fruit ﬂavours and a soft, velvety texture. "Irene Morales" Chardonnay

“Tinamou” Pinot Noir "Mas Andes" Sauvignon Blanc, Bn Philippe de Rothschild Fresh and generous citrus and grapefruit notes with "Irene Morales" Carménére - Cabernet Sauvignon exotic tropical fruit ﬂavours.

"Irene Morales" Syrah - Cabernet Sauvignon

"Mas Andes" Merlot, Bn Philippe de Rothschild ROSÉ Redcurrant, raspberry and cherry aromas with a fruit “Rio Roca” Rosé driven palate of red and black fruits. “Peregrino” Cabernet Rosé "Mas Andes" Reserva Carmenere, Bn Philippe de Rothschild Cabernet Rosé “Volandas” Powerful and intense notes of black fruit and pepper with vanilla and coffee.

NORTHERN CAPE South Paciﬁc Ocean

COASTAL REGION

BREEDE RIVER VALLEY

KLEIN KAROO

CAPE SOUTH COAST

Indian Ocean

SOUTH AFRICA

There is a long history of wine making in South Africa, but it is fair to say that its wine has struggled to match the success of its key New World competitors. A key reason for this is identified as the impact of the apartheid era which meant South African wine makers were largely cut off from international developments in both technology and consumer taste. Improvements across the board since the 1990’s have been significant with a combination of ripe fruit flavours of a sunny climate and European style structure delivering exciting wines and good volume production.

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RED WHITE Pinotage “Klippenkop” “Penitino” Pinot Grigio A lovely wine, simply dry and fruity. Merlot “Waters Edge” Easy drinking with lively cherry and blackberry flavours “Cape Marlin” Chenin Blanc with hints of cocoa and violets. Tropical fruit flavours being full and prominent with a crisp lingering finish. Ruby Cabernet “Kleindal” Chenin Blanc “Klippenkop” Pinotage “Kleindal” Chenin Blanc “Kleindal” “Penitino” Merlot Soft and smooth with notes of red and black cherries. Sauvignon Blanc “Kleindal” Really great value. Sauvignon Blanc Bon Courage “Cape Marlin” Shiraz Bon Courage Unwooded Chardonnay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Rupert and Rothschild Classique Bon Courage “Prestige Cuvée” Chardonnay Wine partnership between Baron Benjamin de Rothschild and Anthonij Rupert. Full complex and appetising.

Cabernet Sauvignon Bon Courage

Bon Courage “Pepper Tree” Shiraz

Pinotage Bon Courage

Shiraz “Inkara”

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PORT

Château Lavignac Sauternes, Bordeaux, France (37.5cl)

Sauternes, Château De Suduiraut, Bordeaux, France (37.5cl)

“Vistamar” Late Harvest Moscatel, Chile (37.5cl) Aromas of white ﬂowers, peach and apricots. Honeyed on the palate and deliciously sweet.

Chianti Classico Vin Santo, Rocca Dela Macìe, Italy (50cl) A bouquet rich with honey, nectar and dried fruits. A classic dessert wine.

“L’Ecrù” Passito di Sicilia, Sicily (50cl) A sweet aromatic wine. Well balanced and fruity.

Rocca Sveva Recioto di Soave DOCG, Italy (50cl) An intense spicy aroma and a well rounded sweet ﬂavour.

“Windsor” Fine Ruby Young, fruit character with a perfect balance. Great with desserts or cheese.

“Windsor” Special Reserve Fresh, rich and full bodied with plum and spice characters.

“Graham’s” Late Bottled Vintage Enticing aromas of red and black fruits with notes of mint and eucalyptus.

“Graham’s” 10 Year Old Tawny Pale amber colour with a nose of mandarin oranges and a palate of honeyed fruit.

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CÔTE DES BLANCS

CÔTE DE SÉZANNE

CÔTE DES BAR

SPARKLING

From Champagne at the top of the pile all the way down Champagne is made using one of or a combination through the various methods of producing wine with of three possible grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot bubbles, there is a wealth of choice and price to pay. Noir and Pinot Meunier) and must be produced in the champagne region in Northern France. Other sparkling Production methods vary, from secondary fermentation wines employing the traditional method and which are in bottle (the “champagne” or “traditional” method) well worth looking out as are invariably just as good through secondary fermentation in a large tank to and for a fraction of the cost are Cava (Spain), Cremant wine carbonated in a way that would be used to make (regionalised across France), Saumur (Loire Valley, i.e. lemonade. France). Most other countries producing wine will have something to offer including England, whose sparkling Champagne continues to be the premium sparkling wines have become truly world class in recent years but wine of choice although volumes are signiﬁcantly lower do carry a champagne price tag. than the more “easy drinking” and affordable current favourite “Prosecco”.

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FRANCE ITALY

WHITE WHITE “Louis Perdrier” Brut “Nua” Prosecco Spumante Delightful French sparkling wine. Soft and dry with an all round delicacy and freshness. Botter Prosecco Spumante Delicately fruity with a slightly aromatic bouquet being Patriarche Crémant de Bourgogne Brut well balanced with a light body. Great Champagne alternative with creamy fruit palate, elegant bubbles and a ﬁne, persistent ﬁnish. “Cortestrada” Prosecco Crisp and delicate with notes of apples, peach and acacia.

ROSÉ “Cortestrada” Prosecco 1.5L Magnum “Louis Perdrier” Rosé Famiglia Pasqua “Romeo & Juliet” Prosecco Brut DOC Light with good fruit showing through. A a great colour too! ROSÉ SPAIN “Nua” Rosé Spumante Botter Rosato Spumante WHITE Prosecco style being dry, soft and well balanced on the palate with red berry fruit characteristics. “Gran Livenza” Cava Famiglia Pasqua “Romeo & Juliet” Rosé Spumante

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WHITE ROSÉ Castelnau Brut Classique NV Castelnau Rosé NV Rich and balanced on the palate with delicate aromatic A telling alchemy of Chardonnay and the Pinots, this is notes, bags of complexity and personality. a cuvée with subtlety and roundness.

Castelnau Demi-Sec NV “Jules Feraud” Rosé NV Delicate fruity ﬂavours of cooked yellow plums with a touch of tropical fruit. Lanson “Black Label” NV

Castelnau “Blanc de Blancs” Lanson Rosé NV Roasted almonds and hazelnuts while figs, candied lemon and biscuit notes combine to form an intense Moët & Chandon “Brut Imperial” NV and lingering finish. Moët & Chandon Rosé Imperial NV Champagne Barons de Rothschild NV Veuve Clicquot Brut NV “Jules Feraud” Brut NV An excellent non-vintage, with a fine mousse of tiny Veuve Clicquot Rosé NV bubbles and generous apple fruit and yeasty flavours. Bollinger “Special Cuvée” Brut NV “Jules Feraud” Brut NV (37.5cl Half Bottle) Bollinger Rosé NV “Jules Feraud” Brut NV (1.5L Magnum) Dom Pérignon “Jules Feraud” Brut NV (3.0L Jeroboam) Krug “Grande Cuvée” Lanson “Black Label” NV Laurent Perrier “Cuvée Rosé” NV Moët & Chandon “Brut Imperial” NV

Veuve Clicquot Brut NV

Bollinger “Special Cuvée” Brut NV

Dom Pérignon

Krug “Grande Cuvée”

We are pleased to offer an extensive selection of single serve still and sparkling wines which now include the premium options of our top selling Neptune Point Marlborough Sauvignon and Old Station Malbec wines. Still wines are available in 187.5ml bottles with the sparkling wines in 200ml.

Our “Got the Ticket”, plastic bottle range are ideal for outside catering functions, bars and festivals.

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ONE 4 ONE WILLIAMS GROVE

RED RED Shiraz 24 x 187.5ml Shiraz 24 x 187.5ml

Merlot 24 x 187.5ml Merlot 24 x 187.5ml

Cabernet Sauvignon 24 x 187.5ml

Malbec 24 x 187.5ml WHITE Sauvignon Blanc 24 x 187.5ml

WHITE Chardonnay 24 x 187.5ml Sauvignon Blanc 24 x 187.5ml Pinot Grigio 24 x 187.5ml

Chardonnay 24 x 187.5ml

Pinot Grigio 24 x 187.5ml ROSÉ Zinfandel Rosé 24 x 187.5ml Liebfraumilch 24 x 187.5ml

ROSÉ Zinfandel Blush 24 x 187.5ml

Dry Rosé 24 x 187.5ml

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PREMIUM

RED Rioja Castillo di Albai 12 x 187.5ml

“Old Station” Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 24 x 187.5ml

WHITE “Neptine Point” Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 24 x 187.5ml

SPARKLING

WHITE Prosecco Spumante “One4One” 24 x 200ml

“Cortestrada” Prosecco DOC Extra Dry 24 x 200ml

Prosecco “Lunetta” 24 x 200ml

ROSÉ Italian Sparkling Rosé “One4One” 24 x 200ml

“Cortestrada” Prosecco DOC Extra Dry 24 x 200ml

Prosecco “Lunetta” 24 x 200ml

Sparkling Rosé “Lunetta” 24 x 200ml

GOT THE TICKET PET (Plastic Bottles)

RED Merlot 24 x 187.5ml

Shiraz 24 x 187.5ml

WHITE Sauvignon Blanc / Airen 24 x 187.5ml

Pinot Grigio 24 x 187.5ml

ROSÉ Zinfandel Rosé 24 x 187.5ml

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Red, White or Rosé? From dry to sweet and light to full-bodied. Sparkling or fortiﬁed. There are wines for every taste.

RED ROSÉ

Fresh, Fruity and lighter bodied For some, rosé is just for summer, or frankly never! Simple and juicy for drinking today. If oak is present, For others it is the best of both worlds or the world itself. you will hardly notice it. Bright, dark, dry, sweet.

Loire French, Valpolicella and Bardolino from Italy, Most red grape varieties are capable of making good Cinsault, some Pinot Noir’s. rosés but many rosés are a blend of white wine with a dash of something red to colour as required. Some of Medium to full-bodied the best will typically be made from Grenache, Well ﬂavoured but not “blockbusting”. Some oak ageing. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz (Syrah) or Merlot.

French Bordeaux, Italian Chianti and Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Rioja, Chilean Merlot, NZ Pinot Noir.

Full Bodied and powerful Big, spiced and oaky. Mouth-ﬁlling ﬂavour and texture. Maybe tannic when young and need time to mature and integrate.

Australian Shiraz, Argentinian Malbec, Rhône from France, Italian Primitivo and Amarone. Californian Zinfandel, Spanish Ribera del Duero.

WHITE

Crisp, dry and light bodied Tend to be pale, young and without the inﬂuence of oak and with a ﬁnish that is crisp and refreshing.

Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadet, Un-oaked Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Garganega, Pecorino.

Aromatic and ﬂoral - Dry to medium-sweet Tend to be marked out by their ﬂoral, spicy or fruity aromas. Can be light or medium-full bodied.

Viognier, Riesling. Gewürtztraminer, Moscatel.

Tangy or steely, medium-bodied Largely oak-free, assertive and sometimes pungent, dry white wines with a zesty character.

NZ, Chile and Loire Sauvignon’s. Bordeaux whites, Spanish Albarinho, Portugal and Austria.

Full bodied and richly ﬂavoured White wines with power and oaky depth. Not just Chardonnay.

Chardonnay from the New World, Burgundies, Rhône, Spain and Southern Italy.

Viognier, barrel fermented Chenin Blanc, White Rioja.

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Exploring wines and trying something new SPARKLING One of the biggest challenges is getting the customer to try something new. After all, they tend to know what they Sparkling wines come in all shapes and sizes. The like and further know that they are paying more in a pub quality market still dominated by Champagne and the or restaurant than if they were buying to drink at home value, volume fizz by Italian Prosecco. The better value and are reluctant to buy something they may not enjoy. “traditional” (or champagne) method will see you trying French Cremant’s, Saumur and good quality Cava from But still, it’s always worth giving the customer the chance Spain. Most wine producing countries will produce some to say “No thanks” and so here are a few “If you like….., “fizz” to varying degrees of success and the English why not try….?” Suggestions to give to your staff when sparkling wine business has grown significantly in trying to encourage your customer to trade up or try quality, reputation and value in recent years. With many something different. reputable Champagne producers buying up significant chunks of the English South Coast. If you like Unoaked Aussie Chardonnay, why not try a French Chablis? Champagne, Cremant’s and Saumur from France, Cava from Spain, Prosecco from Italy. Australia, New Zealand, If you like Viognier, why not try an Argentinian Torrontes? the USA and England all produce good quality at varying price points, using various grape varieties typical of If you like Pinot Grigio, why not try a Muscadet or sparkling wine production and some more unusual. Picpoul de Pinet?

If you like New Zealand Sauvignon, why not try a Sancerre?

If you like Oaky whites, why not try White Rioja and Southern Burgundies?

If you like lighter bodied reds, have you tried Valpolicella?

If you like Chilean Red, have you tried something from Bordeaux?

If you like Pinot Noir, have you tried something from Burgundy or even the South of France?

If you like Malbec, have you tried Aussie Shiraz or Primitivo from Puglia?

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The Society brings together some of the top wine wholesalers in the UK, and combines their knowledge and expertise to bring their members access to exclusive and award-winning wines. Members work positively and collaboratively to ensure that everyone beneﬁts, and with extensive UK stocks, all SoV wines are supplied quickly and efﬁciently. Quality is assured as all wines are independently reviewed by a Master of Wine; and all The Society’s wine producers are regularly assessed to ensure that they meet the highest standards.

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