P a g e | 1 2018 List Introduction Updating and completing a List like this is akin to drawing a line in the sand as the tide is coming in. As soon as the line is drawn, it will get washed away and a new one can be drawn. This List is the product of a recent 12 months of work, backed by 17 years of importing wines. But as you read this, we’re already on the hunt for the wines that may make it into next year’s List. The search never stops for interesting, distinctive, good value and delicious wines made by intelligent, talented, adventurous and trustworthy winemakers. Their efforts are rewarded when you open one of their wines and enjoy it. There are over 135, all of which we handpick and import directly and exclusively. We work hard – really hard – because we love this job. ALL the bottles hope to get your attention – and will reward it with quality, value and positive customer feedback. Our Manifesto Organic, Biodynamic, Natural, Sustainable, Lutte Raisonée, Non-Interventionist – they (and many others) are labels applied to wines to differentiate them from “conventional” wines. We all love labels – we want a simple word, picture or phrase that encapsulates everything into an easily digestible (or drinkable!) chunk of information for us. With wine, it’s unfortunately not so simple. For example, within the general realm of what we understand as “Organic” there are many different approaches, largely determined by dramatically varying regulations in different countries. Or take Natural wines – the approach that technically eschews regulation and the addition of anything to the wines – except it doesn’t! Then add to the mix a winemaker who, for whatever reason, decides that their handmade wine (irrespective of whatever “label” they could assign) should be judged solely on its own merits. Bureaucracy and a non-interventionist approach rarely see eye-to-eye. What is important to us as importers is a winemaker who has passion, commitment and an overall desire to produce a minimum intervention, unique, artisanal Wine. Of equal importance is that it must taste great too. We stand over all of the wines on this List, but those wines crafted by producers who follow this philosophy are designated with the tree Logo. Our Services to You Prices and Payment: We import all our wines directly from the Producers – the main reason why we can offer you great prices on the wines we sell direct. However, unfortunately since much of our business is also Wholesale, we do not accept Credit Cards. Payment is by cheque or Bank Transfer. All prices include Vat, currently at 23%. Weddings and Functions: We pride ourselves on our attentive and comprehensive service. We can work with you to select and sample wines, provide background notes for printing, liaise with the venue and offer a Sale or Return service. Delivery: We deliver Nationwide – and Internationally. Orders over €250 qualify for free delivery anywhere in Ireland – below that we charge €10.75 per case. Please contact us for very competitive International delivery rates. Discounts: We don’t mark up our wines with high % margins, only to mark them down again for a “psychological” discount. However, our largest third-party cost aside from the wine itself and the chunk the Government takes in Excise Duty is the delivery to you. If you can help us by making a 10 case order for your party, wedding or function, we can discount our “Everyday” Wines by 10% (included in that order), making them even better value. Fine and Rare List: We have an extensive (our accountant would say too extensive!) list of older vintages of Fine and Rare wines from around the world including Classified Growth Bordeaux, Grand Cru Burgundy and iconic Italian and New World superstars. For convenience, these can be purchased by the bottle. An updated version is always available on our website: www.cabotandco.com [email protected] @cabotandco +353 98 37000 C a b o t & C o., 4 C l o g h a n, W e s t p o r t, C o. M a y o, I r e l a n d P a g e | 2 Exclusive Agency List 2018 France – Page 4 Spain – Page 15 Domaine des Lauriers, Languedoc Bodega Abel Mendoza, Rioja Domaine Larzac, Pezenas Juan Carlos Sancha, Rioja Les Hauts de Montfort, Minervois Bodegas Arzuaga, Ribera del Duero Les Vignes d’Oc, Languedoc You & Me, Rias Baixas Les Caves d’Alignan, Languedoc Clos Bellane, Rhone Valley Italy – Page 18 Ferme du Mont, Rhone Valley Chateau les Miaudoux, Bergerac Aldo Degani, Veneto Chateau Raymond Lafon, Sauternes Antonio Fattori, Veneto Bordeaux and Classified Growths La Riva dei Frati, Veneto Domaine Roland Tissier, Sancerre Cielo e Terra, Veneto Bernard Baudry, Chinon Pradio, Friuli Domaine Filliatreau, Saumur Bruno Giacosa, Piedmont Domaine David & Duvallet, Pays Nantais Serradenari, Piedmont Domaine Pascal Henry, Chablis Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont Domaine Jacques & Nathalie Saumaize, St. Fattoria di Basciano, Tuscany Veran Tenuta del Priore, Abruzzo Domaine Daniel Bouland, Morgon Conti Zecca, Puglia Domaine Philippe Gavignet, Nuits St. Georges Cantina Corbera, Sicily Domaine Philippe Livera, Gevrey Chambertin COS, Sicily Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, Vosne Romanee Domaine Pierre-Yves Colin Morey, Chassagne Slovenia – Page 25 Roka, Stajerska Austria – Page 27 Miro Vino, Stajerska Verus, Stajerska Weingut Moric, Burgenland Gerald Waltner, Wagram Greece – Page 32 Germany – Page 31 Kir-Yianni Philipp Wittmann, Rheinhessen Klaus Peter Keller, Rheinhessen Bulgaria – Page 33 Weingut Becker, Pfalz Weingut Rudolf Furst, Burgstadt-am-Main Edoardo Miroglio, Thracian Valley Weingut Ansgar Clusserath, Mosel Terra Tangra, Thracian Valley [email protected] @cabotandco +353 98 37000 C a b o t & C o., 4 C l o g h a n, W e s t p o r t, C o. M a y o, I r e l a n d P a g e | 3 Party Wines and Bubbly “House” wines are the mainstay of restaurants and hotels. All too often they can be an excuse to offer a low quality wine at a grossly inflated price. Ideally a “House” wine should be a Signature wine – proof that the customer can benefit from a quality wine at an entry level price – and one, most importantly, that surpasses expectations. All of the wines below deliver on that promise. Additionally they offer the bonus of not being big brands that are regularly discounted in the aisles of the multiple retailers. Discounts are available on all of the following wines on a scaled basis subject to volume orders. Domaines Grauzan & La Prade, Languedoc, France Les Caves d’Alignan is a group name for a co-operative representing a number of growers in the Languedoc. “Co-operative” can often infer mediocrity. Not so here. The Grauzan Sauvignon Blanc is almost a dead-ringer for something from the Loire – crisp, fresh and with good fruit. Not a hint of flabbiness. The Grauzan Merlot is also elegant and structured. These two are our biggest selling and most popular House Wines. “Best House White in Ireland” - Tom Doorley, Irish Times for Grauzan Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Domaine Grauzan Sauvignon Blanc (Stelvin) €12.99 2017 Domaine Grauzan unoaked Chardonnay (Stelvin) €13.99 2016 Domaine Grauzan Merlot (Stelvin) €13.99 2016 Domaine Grauzan Pinot Noir (Stelvin) € 9.00 Domaine La Prade offer the same quality and consistency, also originating from les Caves d’Alignan. 2017 Domaine La Prade Sauvignon Blanc (Stelvin) €12.99 2016 Domaine La Prade Merlot (Stelvin) €12.99 Domaines Grauzan and La Prade also available in Half Bottles 2017 Half Bottle Grauzan / La Prade Sauvignon Blanc (Stelvin) € 7.85 2016 Half Bottle Grauzan / La Prade Merlot (Stelvin) € 7.85 Vignes d’Oc & Terres Cortal, Languedoc, France So Vignerons is a small “negoce” company, sourcing top quality Languedoc wines. Claude Serra, the highly regarded oenologist and winemaker, supervises the viticulture and winemaking. His sole aim is to produce the best quality fruit that reflects a true expression of individual terroir. The results are beautifully crafted, concentrated wines that are wonderfully complex yet effortlessly enjoyable. 2017 Vignes d’Oc Rosé €12.99 2016 Vignes d’Oc Rouge Grenache / Merlot €12.99 2016 Terres Cortal Cabernet Sauvignon €12.99 Poggerissi, Tuscany, Italy The Poggerissi Rosso and Bianco are made by the very skilled Paolo Masi of Fattoria di Basciano (see page 15). Both are stunning examples of great easy drinking Italian wines. The Poggerissi Rosso is Sangiovese with a splash of Merlot and delivers soft, supple, juicy fruits with a good savoury finish. The Bianco is crisp unoaked Chardonnay rounded out with a splash of Trebbiano that contributes a hint of complexity to a crisp, clean refreshing white. “Wine of the Week” - Irish Times for Poggerissi Rosso 2016 Poggerissi Rosso Sangiovese & Merlot (Stelvin) €12.99 2017 Poggerissi Bianco Chardonnay & Trebbiano (Stelvin) €12.99 2016 Half Bottle Poggerissi Rosso €12.99 Bubbles - Italy & France Every establishment needs bubbles – and we have two great options! Prosecco has become the drink of choice for many looking for a quality, inexpensive bubbly. There are many styles (and differing quality) but a good one hits the spot – dry, lively and a hint of natural pear fruits. Champagne can also be challenging – largely due to high prices for all too often average quality. However a good Grower Champagne is a revelation – instead of being produced in volumes of millions of bottles, take one producer, their own vineyards, their own hands-on vinification and voilá – a great Champagne! NV La Riva dei Frati Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOCG (see page 16) €18.99 NV Pierre Moncuit Cuvee H Coulmet Champagne €55.00 [email protected] @cabotandco +353 98 37000 C a b o t & C o., 4 C l o g h a n, W e s t p o r t, C o.