portfolio tasting 2013
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The full list of products at the 2013 Portfolio Tasting held at AW HQ.TRANSCRIPT
The Trade Tasting
the Alexander Wines team
sales
Fraser Alexander Proprietor [email protected] mobile 07808 571 508
Gillian Lloyd Sales Manager [email protected] (Edinburgh & East Coast) mobile 07730 898 393
Nicola Henry Sales [email protected] (Glasgow & South West) mobile 07739 333 747
office
tel 0141 882 0039 fax 0141 882 0041 [email protected] www.alexander-wines.co.uk
Paul Graham General Manager [email protected] mobile 07525 297 984
Susanne Dawson Operations Assistant [email protected]
Vickie Provan Marketing &Sales Support [email protected]
Ksenia Findlay Operations Administrator
Fiona Robertson Finance & Marketing [email protected] 0141 810 2096
warehouse Paul Morrow Warehouse Manager mobile 07525 297 983
Stevie Morrow Deliveries mobile 07894 423 792
Peter McKnight Deliveries mobile 07407 731 990
Graeme Sharp Deliveries mobile 07525 297 982
Simonsig Estate
Vic Watson – Brand Ambassador
Vic Watsonhas been involved with Simonsig Wines for 14 years, with the last 4 as
UK Brand Ambassador.
The Simonsig Wine Estate lies at the foothills of the Simonsbergmountain in the
prime wine region of Stellenbosch. With more than 40 years experienceSimonsig
have made a real difference in the South African wine industry, and the first
Method Cap Classique was born here.
In many countries,Simonsig wines are admired for their innovative style, and are
renowned for the range of award winning wines. Advanced vineyard techniques
are used to support their belief that the best wines are made with a unique
synergy between vineyard and cellar.
Simonsig Estate, Stellenbosch, South Africa table 1 visiting supplier – Vic Watson
www.simonsig.co.za Price ex vat Price ex vat
1. Chenin Blanc 2012 5.45 6. Pinotage(unoaked) 2009 7.50
2. ‘Sunbird’Sauvignon Blanc 2012 7.07 7. Tiara 2008 (Cabernet/Merlot) 10.95
3. Chenin Avec Chêne 2010 10.75 8. ‘Redhill’ Pinotage 2009
(oak-aged single vineyard cuvee)
12.25
4. Cabernet/Shiraz 2011 5.45 9. KaapseVonkel Brut 2011 8.83
5. ‘The SMV’ 2010 (Shiraz/Mouvèdre/Viognier) 6.75 10. KaapseVonkel Brut Rosé 2010 8.83
Finca Las Moras
Pablo Bergada – Area Manager
Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Pablo has been withFinca Las Moras for the last three harvests. Las Moras follows a philosophy of ‘wines in harmony with the earth’ driving them to respect their Argentinian roots while using modern technology. The vines enjoy a dry, fine climate with very few pests, allowing the wines to be produced organically. Las Moras is named after a blackberry tree which can be found on the winery’s estates. The fruits of these trees, the blackberries are called Moras in Spanish.
Finca Las Moras, San Juan, Argentina table 2 visiting supplier – Pablo Bergada& Ken Brown
www.fincalasmoras.com Price ex vat Price ex vat
1. Pacha Mama Organic Torrontes 2011 6.72 8. Dada 1 Malbec/Bonarda 2012 *new* tbc
American Oak
2. Marianne Chardonnay 2012 *new* 6.99 9. Dada 2 Merlot 2012 *new*
French and American Oak
tbc
3. Alma Mora Malbec 2012 5.89 10. Dada 3 Cabernet/Shiraz 2012 *new* tbc
French Oak
4. Pacha Mama Organic Malbec 2012 6.72 11. Paz Cabernet Sauv/Cabernet Franc 2010 tbc
*new*
5. Marianne Malbec 2012 *new* 6.99 12. Paz Syrah 2012 *new* tbc
6. Las Moras Reserve Malbec 2010 7.33 13. ‘Three Valleys’ Shiraz 2006 *new* 16.00
Best Argentine Shiraz, at Wines of Argentina Awards
7. Las Moras ‘Black Label’ Malbec 2010 9.09
Exhibited by Alexander Wines table 3 Price ex vat Price ex vat
South Africa - Jordan Estate, Stellenbosch
1. Barrel Reserve Chenin 2012 7.10 3. ‘9 Yards’ Chardonnay2011 16.25 2.’Real McCoy’ Riesling 2011 7.95 4. Bradgate Syrah 2011 6.35 Australia
1. Simon Hackett Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 10.40 3. Campbells of Rutherglen Muscat, half 9.35 McLaren Vale Victoria Gold, Decanter 2012 2. Rosedale Shiraz 2009 7.35 Barossa Valley
New Zealand
1. Ribbonwood Riesling 2011 *new* 8.99 2. Trinity Hill ‘Gimlett Road’ Syrah 2010 12.15 Marlborough Hawkes Bay
France
1. Chablis Le Verger 2010, 10.05 12. Coteaux de Languedoc Blanc 2011 *new 6.39 Domaine Alain Geoffroy Château Condamine Bertrand
2. Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy 2010 13.60 13. Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2010 15.00 Domaine Alain Geoffroy Gold, IWC 2012 ‘Le Rouvre’ Tête de Cuvée, DomaineYannChave 3. Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2011 *new* 9.85 14. Colombard/Sauvignon 2011*new* 5.50 DomaineBescancenot, Beaune DomaineHorgelus, Côtes de Gascogne 4.Rully Rouge 2011 ‘La Bergerie’ 11.00 15. Merlot/Tannat 2012 *new* 5.70 Roland Sounit DomaineHorgelus, Côtes de Gascogne 5. Rosé d’Anjou 2012 *new 5.15 16. d’A Chardonnay 2012, Dom.Astruc, d’Oc 6.00 Château de la Roulerie Blanquette 6. Anjou Blanc 2012 9.40 17.d’A Merlot 2011, Dom. Astruc, d’Oc 6.00 Château de la Roulerie Blanquette 7. Saumur Champigny 2011(biodynamic) 9.40 18. Picpoul de Pinet 2011,Dom. Du Roc Blanc 6.60 Domaine des RochesNeuves, TierryGermain Gerard Bertrand 8. Viognier 2012 Château d’Eau, d’Oc (organic) 6.70 19. Château Le Roc 2010, AOC Bordeaux 5.89 *new*from May
9. Pinot Noir 2011,Château d’Eau, d’Oc (organic)6.90 20. Bordeaux Superieur 2010, 7.70 ChâteauParenchère 10. Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2012 6.00 Château des Eyssards 21. Bordeaux Superieur 9.50 ‘Cuvèe Raphael’ 2010, ChâteauParenchère 11. Fronton Rosé 2012, ChâteauBaudare 6.39 Medaille d’Or Spain
1.Fuente Verde Macabeo 2012 4.60 3. Gewürtztraminer 2011, Bodegas Pirineos 7.80 Bodegas Monfil, D.O Carinena D.O Somantano 2. Fuente Verde Garnacha 2012 4.60 Bodegas Monfil, DO. Carinena Italy
1.Valpolicella ClassicoSuperiore 2010 8.10 4. Sangiovese ‘I Colombi 2012’, 5.85 Campolieti, Luigi Righetti(ripasso) Castello Di Querceto, Toscana Centrale
2. AmaronedellaValpolicellaClassico 2009 14.75 5. Chianti ClassicoRiserva 2007 12.90
‘Capitel del Roari’, Luigi Righetti Castello Di Querceto, Gold, IWC 2011 3. Querceto Chianti 2012, 6.05 Castello Di QuercetoDOCG
Germany
Hocheimer Riesling ‘Classic’ 2009 10.30 Domdechant Werner, Rheingau
Anakena Wines
Nicolas Saelzer – Commercial Director
Nicolas joined Anakena Wines in January 2012 as Commercial Director. He has also conducted wine seminars on the terroir and viticulture of Chile, in addition to hosting blind tastings for prestigious producers. Anakena was founded in the late 1990’s in Alto Cachapoal, at the foothills of the Andes Mountains with the goal of crafting elegant, innovative, and distinctly New World wines that reflected their origin and Chile’s potential as a producer of world-class fine wines.Today, Anakena wines are consumed inmore than 50 countries around the world and are consistently recognised bythe most demanding international wine critics.
Anakena Wines, Chile table 4 visiting supplier – Nicolas Saelzer
www.anakenawines.cl
Price ex vat Price ex vat
1.Sauvignon Blanc 2012
5.25 9. ‘Enco’ Reserve Pinot Noir 2012 *new
Cacahapoal Valley
6.25
2. ‘Enco’ Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2012
*new
6.00 10. ‘Enco’ Reserve Merlot 2011 *new
Cachapoal Valley
6.00
Leyda Valley
3. Chardonnay 2012
5.25
11. ‘Enco’ Reserve Carmenere 2011*new
6.00
Cachapoal Valley
4. ‘Enco’ Reserve Chardonnay 2012
6.00
12. ‘Tama’ Single Vineyard Syrah 2011*new
7.00
*newLeyda Valley Cachapoal Valley
5. ‘Tama’ Single Vineyard Viognier 2011
7.00
13. ‘Tama’ Single Vineyard Carmenere 2011
7.00
*newCachapoal Valley *newCachapoal Valley, Peumo
6. Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
5.25
14. ‘Tama’ Single Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cachapoal Valley
7.00
*new
7. Carmenere 2012
5.25
15. ‘Tama’ Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011
7.00
*newLeyda Valley
8. Merlot 2012
5.25
16. ‘Ona’ Special Reserve Pinot Noir 2011
8.75
Leyda Valley
Henri Bourgeois
Alban de Gerin – European Sales Manager
The Bourgeois family (pictured) have been Sancerre wine makers for 10
generations. Their estate is located in the famous village of Chavignol renowned
for its wines (from sloping and well-exposed hillsides) and its goat’s cheese, the
“Crottin de Chavignol”.
In 1950, the Henri Bourgeois estate consisted of 2 hectares. Today, his sons have expanded the Domaine to 65 hectares of
vines, judiciously situated among the best slopes of Sancerre and PouillyFumé. Their passion for wine inspires them to give the
best to the vine and the vinification. They now have vineyards in Marlborough, New Zealand, under the Clos Henri name. The
Bourgeois New Zealand vineyard was christened “Clos Henri”, pronounced “KloEnrie” for two reasons; first as a homage to the
patriarch of the Bourgeois family, Henri and secondly its vineyard of special terroir, or “Clos”. “Clos” is an old French word,
representing an ancient custom of delineating a unique vineyard site by enclosing it in a wall or barrier. The Clos Henri site,
with its untouched land, three soil types and unique hillsides, is also enclosed and represents the term well.
Henri Bourgeois, Chavignol, Loire Valley table 5 visiting supplier – Alban de Gerin
www.henribourgeois.com Price ex vat Price ex vat
1. Petit Bourgeois 2011,
Vin de Pays Sauvignon
7.45 6. Sancerre 2010,
Le M.D. de Bourgeois (Mont Damnés)
Masterclass Only
15.25
2. Menetou Salon 2011,
Le Prieure Des Aublats
10.35 7. Sancerre 2010, La Bourgeoise
Masterclass Only
17.25
3. Sancerre Blanc 2011, Les Baronnes 11.60 8. PouillyFuméLa Demoiselle de Bourgeois
(Tête de Cuvée)
Masterclass Only
17.25
(halves) 6.45
4. Pouilly-Fumé 2011, En Travertin 10.60 8. Petit Bourgeois Cabernet Franc 2011 *new* 7.45
(halves) 6.45
5. Petit Bourgeois Pinot Noir Rosé 2011 7.45
*new*
Clos Henri, Marlborough, New Zealand table 5 visiting supplier – Alban de Gerin
www.clos-henri.com
Price ex vat Price ex vat
1.Petit Clos Sauvignon Blanc 2012 10.50 3. Clos Henri Pinot Noir 2009 17.25
tasting only – guide price
2. Clos Henri Sauvignon Blanc 2011 14.75
Henri Poiron
Marielle Cairou – Brand Ambassador
Marielle is currently studying for her Master’s degree in International Trade at Glasgow
Caledonian University and is a proud ambassador of Poiron’sMuscadet.
The vineyards of Domaine Henri Poiron are situated near the Atlantic coast, and not far from the
Loire, in the heart of the wine region of Nantes , between the two rivers : the Sèvre and the
Maine.
Domaine Henri Poiron, is a family business which has had its roots in the winemaking world
since the 18th Century, growing from vineyards of one hectare to its present size of thirty-nine
hectares.Eric Poiron has been the head of the vineyard for twenty years, succeeding his parents.
.
Henri Poiron, Nantes, France table 5 visiting supplier – MarielleCairou
www.domainehenripoiron.com Price ex vat
1.Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2011 5.95 Our 1st Supplier – 1981!
2011 halves 3.35
+ Tank Sample 2012
Champagne Gardet
Christophe Prieux – Proprietor
Christophe Prieux, the owner and the president of the Maison Gardet is deeply
attached to the roots of his family, in the Champagne region. The Prieuxfamily have
been involved in agriculture for years, passing on their love for the land from
generation to generation.
The history of the Maison Gardet began in Epernay in 1895 and covering the
“premier cru” areas of Chigny-les-Roses and Ludes. For over a hundred years, the
company has been cultivating its expertise based on respect for the land and its
determination of great wines.
Today Gardet produces more than 1.2 million bottles per year, exporting nearly 60% of its turnover – a successful venture,
which company intends to continue in the future.
Champagne Gardet, Chigny-les Roses, Champagnetable 6
visiting suppliers – Christophe Prieux and Lynda Fiel
www.champagne-gardet.com Price ex vat Price ex vat
1. Tradition Brut n/v 18.50 3. Rose Brut n/v 22.80
2. Brut Reserve n/v 20.50
• ’own label’ possible (for minimum orders of 480 bottles. Terms & Conditions apply)
Laurent-Perrier
Stuart Birtles – Regional Account Manager
The wine trade is in Stuart’s blood, following his father who spent 45 years in the
business.Stuart joined the wine business professionally in 1986 with Willoughby’s
the Wine Merchants in Manchester and spent 11 anda half years with them. In
1997 Stuart joined the small family wholesaler Tate-Smith as Wine Development
Manager. In 2003 he joined the family owned Australian winery Brown Brothers
covering the on-trade in Scotland and the North of England before moving on to
Laurent-Perrier in 2010 to cover the same area.
Established in 1812, Champagne Laurent-Perrier is one of the most distinguished
family-owned Champagne Houses. Based in the heart of Champagne, in Tours-sur-
Marne, Laurent-Perrier has a pedigree for innovation, handcrafting a diverse and
pioneering range of fine champagnes that are produced to traditional, time-honoured methods.
Today, the House of Laurent-Perrier is one of the great success stories in Champagne, and is now the largest independent
champagne brand worldwide.
Laurent-Perrier, Tours-Sur-Marne, Champagne table 6 visiting supplier – Stuart Birtles
www.laurent-perrier.co.uk Price ex vat Price ex vat
1. Laurent-Perrier Brut 27.50 4. Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut 36.25
2. Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut 36.25 5. LemoineCuvée Royale Brut 18.25
exclusively on-trade
3. Laurent-Perrier Vintage 2002 36.25
Pierre Ferraud
Yves-Dominique Ferraud – Joint Proprietor
Yves-Dominique is the 5th generation of the Ferraud family to be involved in the winery. He makes a point of respecting tradition and values passed on by his ancestors, while utilising modern techniques. The history of the winery dates back to 1882, when Philibert Ferraud created his own wine company in Belleville-sur-Saône. Maison Ferraud’s desire is that ‘their passion and pleasure be recognised by you while enjoying a glass of wine…’ This ideal persists to this day as Maison Ferraud is a quality-conscious producer to continues to strive for excellence and authenticity. The wines of Maison Ferraud wines are currently exported all over the world.
Pierre Ferraud, Beaujolais table 7 visiting supplier – Yves-Dominique Ferraud
www.ferraud.com Price ex vat Price ex vat
1. Beaujolais Villages ‘Les Merrains’ 2011 7.09 4. Moulin-a-Vent 2011guide price 9.29
halves 4.20
2. Fleurie ‘Le Reposoir’ 2011 9.29 5. Viré-Clessé 2011(Chardonnay) guide price 8.99
halves 5.30
3. Morgon ‘Les Charmes’ 2011 8.69
P ierrick Harang Wine
Pierrick Harang – Proprietor
PierrickHarang Wine is a result of fivegenerations of wine merchants and oenologists, all sharing the same drive to create the best wine possible, using technical expertise and scientific mastery of winemaking, from the grapes to the bottle. PierrickHarang Wine closely monitors wine trends. As a result of this, the Petit Balthazar range was developed in response to consumer demands for lower alcohol wines. PierrickHarang strives for perfection with all of his wines, so that ‘the story can continue to be beautiful…’
PierrickHarang Wine, Languedoc-Roussillontable 8
visiting supplier – PierrickHarang
www.phwine.fr Price ex vat Price ex vat
1. Petit Balthazar Sauvignon/Viognier 2012 5.58 4. Cuvée Balthazar Viognier 2012 *new 8.00
*new
2. Petit Balthazar Cinsault Rosé 2012 *new 5.58 5. Cuvée Balthazar Syrah 2011 *new 8.00
Of this wine Jancis Robinson wrote; Intensely rich,
blended by winemaker for hire PierrickHarang
from the Hérault and the hills of the Minervois.
Like Syrah on steroids, but there is no excess of
alcohol or oak. (2010 vintage)
3. Petit Balthazar Merlot 2012 *new 5.58
*Petit Balthazar range –naturally lower (11°) in alcohol and calories*
Domaine de la Janasse
Sophie Bergeron –Export Assistant
Sophie’s background in wine goes back to 1990,working for a wine producer
(Château La Croix Chabrière). She has been with Domaine de la Janasse since
2012 and thoroughly enjoys being immersed in the wine business, using her
English language skills, and occasionally German and Spanish too.
Domaine de La Janasse is the fruit of a family adventure. Aimé Sabon, the father,
built his cellar in 1973 and his ambition was to enlarge the Domaine by
acquiring new plots of land, growing it from 15 ha to 90 ha today.
Christophe joined his father in 1991, after studying vine growing and trading. He
then created various cuvées and developed the marketing of the Domaine.In
2001 Isabelle, Christophe’s sister, joined the team as a graduate of the Bordeaux university of oenology.
The fruit of this meticulous and fascinating work gives concentrated but also fine and elegantwines.All the special cuvéessuch
as Chaupin, Vieilles Vignes brilliantly express the Chateauneuf-du-Pape terroir.
Domaine De La Janasse, Rhone Valley table 9 visiting supplier – Sophie Bergeron
www.lajanasse.com
Price ex vat Price ex vat 1. Côte Du Rhône Blanc 2011 *new* 9.35 4. Terre De Bussiere 2009 *new* 8.10
2. Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Blanc 2011 23.50 5.Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 23.50
‘Tradition’ 2006
3. Côte Du Rhône Rouge 2011 7.70 6. Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
‘Chaupin’ 2009
40.00
halves 4.50 Decanter 5 stars – 19.5/20
Bodegas Del Palacio de Fefinãnes
Juan Gil de Araujo– Proprietor
Juan Gil de Araujo is the owner and figurehead of the Bodegas Del Palacio. Juan’s forebearers include major military figures and academicians, going back 500 years. He has views, nonetheless, is a realist, and has a vision; and it is no doubt these attributes – together with the diplomacy that runs in his blood – that led to his appointment last year as the refreshing new President of the RíasBaixas DO. Bodegas Del Palaciois a grand old Renaissance palace (re)built in the first few years of the 17th Century and has been a functioning winery since 1904 and was the first ever to bottle Albariño, in 1928.
Some 150,000 bottles are made of 3 diverse styles, with the fruit coming from a historical repertoire of quality local growers consisting of some 66 families whose vineyards are on average well over 40 –though some are well over 100. These are planted on soils that are sandy but with elements of lime and clay, and of high acidity, the result of decomposed granite; and usually shallow, over an underlying impermeable layer be it of rock or clay. The root stock for many of these vineyards came from the Palace’s oldest vines.
The lion’s share of production is of one wine – Albariño de FefiñanesJóven – which is generally regarded as theregional
benchmark and consistently garners major critical accolades given its finesse, floral, mineral delicacy and natural fruit flavours
of apple and soft white fruits.
Bodegas Del Palacio de Fefinãnes, RiasBaixas, Spaintable 10 visiting supplier: Juan Gil de Araujo www.fefinanes.com
Price ex vat Price ex vat
1. Albariño de Fefiñanes 2011 13.50 3. Albariño de Fefiñanes III/TercerAño 2009 26.00
guide price
2. Albariño de Fefiñanes ‘1583’ 2011 19.00
guide price
Winetraders
Carlos Read
Carlos Read, brought up mainly in Scotland, but with spells in Spain too, was immersed in Spanish food and wine from an early age thanks to his cookery book writing Mum (MaiteManjón) and wine writing Dad (Jan Read). Crusading Spanish wine importer since the early 1980s, and at various times also Spanish correspondent for Wine &Spirit, contributor to Decanter and until 2 years ago long-time fountain of wisdom for the Spanish section of the Hugh Johnston Pocket Wine Book, he now heads up the recently created new Spanish wing of Oxfordshire based Italian specialists Winetraders.
Winetraders
table 10 visiting supplier – Carlos Read www.winetraders.eu
Price ex vat Price ex vat
1. Marqués de AlellaClásico 2012 (Pansa Blanca)
7.65 7. Parxet Cuvee 21 Cava Brut Bodegas Parxet, Tiana, Catalonia
7.35
2.Con Class Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Rueda 6.49 8. Parxet Brut Rosé Cava *new*
8.75
3. Con Class Verdejo 2011, Rueda 6.99 9.Bodegas Mauro, Mauredos Prima 2010 11.00 D.O Toro*new*
4. Bodegas Terna V3 Viñas Viejas Verdejo 2010, Rueda
18.50 10. La Morandina, Moscatod’Asti 2011 DOCG, Italy *new*
7.89
5. Lugana, NunzioGhiraldi 2011, Italy *new* 8.60 11. Don PX Dulce Gran Reserva 1985, 17°
15.50 *new* Bodegas Toro Albala, D.O MontillaMoriles 6. LuganaSuperiore, NunzioGhiraldi 2010,
Italytasting only – guide price
12.89
Clink! Wines
Catherine Monahan – Proprietor/Founder
Founded in July 2008, Clink Wines owns and imports a range of wines
from around the world (Spain, France, Argentina, Italy, Australia, New
Zealand, South Africa, and the USA). They work closely, and as partners,
with their retail customers and wine producers. They believe in offering
the consumer not only great wine, but also brands that they believe their
customers love and want to buy. There is always the opportunity to do
things differently, so you’ll always see them driving innovation, whether in
wine production, packaging design, marketing or social media. Clink!s
portfolio ranges from entry level and house screwcap wines up to premium
level wines. They import producer/winery brands as well as creating
bespoke exclusive labels for any customer.
Clink! Wines table 11 visiting supplier – Catherine Monahan
Price ex vat Price ex vat
Spanish House Wines – Tank Samples Guest Wines
1. Las Brujas Blanco 4.15 8. V + N Garnatxa Blanco 2009, Terra Alta n/a
2. Las Brujas Tinto 4.15 9. V + N Reserva Tinto 2007, Terra Alta n/a
3. Las Brujas Rosado 4.15 10. Luis Alegre Rioja Tinto Joven 2010 5.85
Rioja Alavesa
4. GorgoritoVerdejo 2011, Rueda 5.50 11. ‘The Realm’ Sauvignon 2011 6.85
Bodegas Copaboca*new Marlborough, New Zealand
plus ‘The Realm’ Sauvignon 2012 – tank sample
Bodegas Marco Real, D.O Navarra
5.HomenajeViura/Chardonnay 2012 *new 5.65 12. Prieure St. Hippolyte Rosé 2011 6.49
Les Vignerons de Fontes
Coteaux de Languedoc
6. HomenajeGarnacha Rosado 2012 *new 5.65 13. Spring Vale ‘Melrose’ Pinot Noir 2011 *new
Freycinet Coast, Tasmania, Australia
Due June approx. - guide price 12.00
7. Homenaje Temp/Cab 2011 ‘Cat’ *new5.65
Catherine also has a small selection of Argentinian wines from her recent ‘Wine Stars’ buyers trip to Argentina.
She is looking for feedback, good or bad!
Höpler
JostHöpler – Proprietor
Jost has spent years studying wine growing and winemaking, working not just in Austria but also in Bordeaux, Cognac, Champagne, Burgundy, Alsace, Alto Adige, Germany and Australia. In 2007 Jost passed the vineyards and winery onto his son Christof who is now the vine grower and winemaker. Jost still enjoys managing the export markets and visiting loyal customers he has become friends with.
The Höpler winery is located in Breitenbrunn on the western banks of lakeNeusiedl, in the Austrian province of Burgenland. The 46 hectares of cultivated vineyards face south east between the ‘Leithagebirge’ hills and Lake Neusiedl. This creates a warm, humid microclimate where grapes of the highest quality flourish. In addition the contrasting soils of chalk, and gravel are rich in calcium as well as in slate and contribute to the unique complexity and character of the wines.
Höpler, Austria table 12 visiting supplier – JostHöpler
www.hoepler.at Price ex vat Price ex vat
1. GrünerVeltliner 2012 7.50 5. Trockenbeerenauslese 2008, 37.5cl 15.00
2. Pinot Blanc 2012guide price only 9.00 6. Pinot Noir Eiswein 2009, 37.5cl *new 16.40
3. Pinot Noir 2009 guide price only 10.15
4. K7 Cuvee 2009guide price only 11.75
(Blaufrankisch/Syrah/Merlot)
Bodegas Franco-Españolas
John Perry – Export Area Manager
John was irretrievably launched into the world of wine by his parents,
who have worked in the Rioja wine region for 35 years so it was only
a matter of time before he too became a part of this exciting industry.
The birth of Bodegas Franco-Españolas, like many other wineries in La
Rioja, is due to the phylloxera plague that almost completely ruined
the French vineyards in the mid-nineteenth century.
In 1890, the company was founded between French partners
AngladeNégociants of the famous winemaking region of Bordeaux
and Spanish winemakers linked to La Rioja. The wines from Bodegas Franco-Españolas (French-Spanish wineries) are highly
recognized since their inception. Kept in their archives are photographs of unique visits such as King Alfonso XIII of Spain
(1925) and Nobel Prize winner Ernest Hemingway (1956). Today, this pioneer winery in Rioja offers ageing capacity for over 2
million bottles and hosts 17,000 American and French oak barriques in its vaulted cellars. A classic revitalised for the new
Millennium: Franco-Españolas; D.O.Ca. Rioja history in every sip.
Bodegas Franco-Españolas, Logroño, Rioja, Spain table 13 visiting supplier – John Perry
www.francoespanolas.com Price ex vat Price ex vat
1. Rioja Bordon Blanco 2012 5.25 5. Rioja BordonReserva 2007 9.15
2. Diamante Rioja Blanco 2011 (semi-sweet) 5.75 6. Rioja Bordon Gran Reserva 2004 11.35
3. Rioja Royal Tinto 2011 5.35 7. Finca el Encinal Roble Tinto 2011 6.18
*alternative label also available (+ Blanco) Ribera del Duero
4. Rioja BordonCrianza Tinto 2008 6.85
halves
3.52
Also available in a serious ‘party-size’,
great for a display:
Methuselah (6ltr) 80.00
Clos Montblanc
Antonio Casablancas – Export Director
Antonio has been the Managing Director of Clos Montblanc for the past ten years. He has passion for the terroir of "la Conca de Barbera" and has the objective of passing on the tradition of fine winemaking for future generations. Clos Montblanc is a family owned winery involved passionately with viticulture since the 16th century. The D.O of Conca de Barbera is a relatively small region with a cool climate and high altitude. The estates and winery are situated in an area rich in heritage and culture.
Clos Montblanc,Conca de Barbera, Spain table 14 visiting supplier – Antonio Casablancas
www.closmontblanc.com Price ex vat Price ex vat
1. Castillo De
MontblancMacabeu/Chardonnay 2012
5.25 3. Clos Montblanc Pinot Noir Premium 2011 8.15
2. Castillo de MontblancTempranillo 2012 5.25 4. Castillo de Montblanc Cava Riserva 7.08
San Giovanni
Fabio Pallavicini – Sales Manager
Between the sixties and seventies Ernesto Perini and his son Giovanni pulled
up the family’s old vineyards and substituted them with new ones (mostly
Prosecco) giving life to the Azienda Agricola Giovanni Perini.
During the seventies Giovanni and his wife Bernadette saw the potential of
Prosecco and began to utilise technologyto facilitate production. A great
contribution to the growth of the winery were Giovanni’s son and daughter.
It was son Alberto who enabled the distribution of the Prosecco DOCG of
ConeglianoValdobbiadene to many foreign countries. Recently,the Perini
family has decided to renew the whole production chain with the purchase
of a new crusher and bottling system. This very modern technology will
enable San Giovanni to be among the most prestigious wineries of ConeglianoValdobbiadene.
San Giovanni, Conegliano, Italy visiting supplier – Fabio Pallavicini
www.vinicolasangiovanni.it
table 15
Price ex vat Price ex vat
1. Prosecco Legato (frizzante) 6.65 4. Spumante Brut Rosé 7.25
DOC Treviso(also available in crown cap) 6.50
*new
2. Perini Rosé Extra Dry Corona (frizzante) 6.50 5. ProseccoSuperiore Brut Valdobbiadene 7.95
*new DOCG ConeglianoValdobbiadene
3. ProseccoSpumante Brut 7.50
DOC Treviso
Araldica
John Leech – Export Director
John began his wine career in 1990 working in independent retail. He spent twelve years at a large independent Wholesaler during which time he got to know Araldica well. Since then he has always had a strong affection for Piemonteand its wines, and as a result John joined Araldica in June 2012. The history of Araldica goes back over 50 years, and the mission behind Araldica, under the guidance of dynamic wine-maker Claudio Manera, has been as disarmingly simple: to produce high quality wines in good quantity. 2002 has heralded in a new phase in the Araldica story with the purchase of theLa
Battistina Estate in Gavi. A little north of Genoa lies a small strip of land around the
town of Gavi. It is here that Araldica has chosen to invest in a small estate producing
top class Gavi, from the indigenous Cortese grape. La Battistina Estate consists of 50
acres of south facing vineyards on a unique combination of limestone and clay, from
which grapes are sourced, these vineyards are renowned as among the best sites in Gavi. This isolated bubble of chalky,
mineral soil allows full ripening, excellent drainage and the old vines, averaging 35 years, add complexity and weight to what
is becoming one of the most fashionable wines coming from the region.
The company name is synonymous of quality, not only amongst international distributors, but also among a growing numbers
of consumers
Araldica, Piemonte, Italy table 16 visiting supplier – John Leech
www.araldicavini.com Price ex vat Price ex vat
1. AncoraGarganegadelleVenezie 2012 4.80 7. MonferrattoChiarettoRosato 2012 *new 4.80
*new
2. Ca di PontiGrillo 2012 (Il Meridione) 4.80 8. LaromaSangiovese 2011 *new 4.80
*new
3. ‘Vinazza’ Garganega/Pinot Grigio, ‘2012 4.89 9. ‘Il Meridione’ Nero d’Avola2011 4.80
4.Gavi, ‘La Luciana’ 2012 *new 5.65 10. ‘Conviviale’ Montepulciano 2011 5.39
5.‘Terrazze Della Luna’ Pinot Grigio2011 6.75 11. BarberaCeppiStorici 2011 6.65
6. Gavi, ‘La Battistina’ 2012 6.95 12. Barolo ‘Flori’ 2008 *new 11.65
Boutinot
Guy Chatfield – Account Manager
Guy has been involved in the drinks business trade since 1994 after a gap-year to Australia where his interest in wine began. He has been selling wine for 12 years and he has worked in retail, regional and national account management. Guy joined the team at Boutinot at the beginning of October 2012.
Boutinot table 17 visiting supplier – Guy Chatfield
www.boutinot.com Price ex vat Price ex vat
1. Grand Cape Sauvignon Blanc 2012 *new 4.85 6. Grand Cape Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 4.85
Western Cape *newWestern Cape
2. Grand Cape Chardonnay 2012 *new 4.85 7. Grand Cape Shiraz 2012 *new 4.85
Western Cape Western Cape
3. Champs Du Moulin Colombard 2012 4.95 8. Champs Du Moulin Grenache 2011 *new 4.95
*newVDP Gascogne VDP d’Oc
4. Turkheim Pinot Gris Reserve 2010 *new 8.50 9. GotimBru, Castell del Remei 2009 9.40
Alsace Costers del Segre
5.TurckheimGewürtztraminer 2008 10.50
ViellesVignes, Alsace
Schröder&Schÿler
Richard Banks – Brand Ambassador
Richard Banks has worked for 28 years for Schröder&Schÿler in Bordeaux and also
for Corton Andre in Burgundy for the last 7 years.
Richard is the UK and Ireland ambassador for both these well respected French
producers.
Château Kirwan has been owned by the Schÿlers since 1926 and, an exception in
the Médoc is still the family home. Jean-Henri Schÿler began improving the
property in the 1950’s with a programme of gradual replanting. Under his direction,
the individual grape varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and
Petit Verdot are now matched to location and soil, whilst the average age of vines
on the property is over 30 years old. At the Château itself, new cellars and reception rooms have been constructed, and
stainless steel fermenting tanks installed. Kirwan remains true to the spirit of classic Margaux, combining finesse, elegance and
style with rich concentration and the true taste of terroir.
Since 1993, the Schÿlers have practised strict selection in both vineyard and winery, (only 40% becomes the ‘Grand Vin’),
leading to the creation of a ‘Super Second’ wine, Les Charmes de Kirwan.
Château Kirwan, 3ème Cru Classé,
Margaux, Bordeaux
fine wine room
visiting supplier – Richard Banks
www.chateau-kirwan.com Price ex vat Price ex vat
1. Signatures en Bordeaux 2012 6.75 5. Chateau Haut-Badon 2008 10.50
Semillon/Sauvignon St. Emilion Grand Cru
2. Altera Merlot D’Oc 2011 guide price 5.40 6. Les Charmes de Kirwan 2007 17.50
(2nd wine Château Kirwan)
3. Château Respide 2010, Graves Rouge 8.45 7. Château Kirwan 2003 40.00
guide price 3ème Cru Classé, Margaux
4. Château Sigognac 2009 9.75
Medoc Cru Bourgeois
guide price
Richard also has a selection of Burgundies to try from the prestigious house of Corton Andre
Rully Blanc 2010, Mallard Caulin
Meursault 2009, Pierre Andre
Puligny-Montrachet 2010, Pierre Andre
Bourgogne Pinot Noir Rouge V.V 2010, Corton Andre
Côte de Nuit Villages 2009, Corton Andre
GevreyChambertain 2009, Pierre Andre
Royal Tokaji Wine Company
Chris Donaldson MW - Sales & Marketing Director, Western Europe
Chris started his wine career as Assistant Buyer at Harrods of Knightsbridge and whilst there
passed the WSET Diploma with Honours and a Scholarship, followed by gaining the Master of
Wine qualification in 1991. He was subsequently Managing Director of Cockburn &
Campbell for 14 years - C & C is a national wholesaler and distributor specialising in the on-
trade, and was in fact founded in Scotland. Chris now has his own Consultancy business and
for the past two years he has worked for Royal Tokaji, in charge of Sales and Marketing for
Western Europe.
The Royal Tokaji Wine Company, founded in Hungary in 1990, has become one of the most
defining wineries in Tokaj. From the outset, Royal Tokaji decided to concentrate on
producing single-vineyard wines, made from the first growth vineyards of Mezes Maly,
Nyulaszo, SztTamas and Betsek. Acknowledged as one of the region's top winemakers,
KarolyAts combines traditional techniques with modern technology to create the award-winning Royal Tokaji range of wines.
Royal Tokaji is the acknowledged leader of the renaissance of this legendary Hungarian wine, which, in the words of the
wine author and company co-founder Hugh Johnson, is "a wine that would make angels sing out loud in praise".
Royal Tokaji Wine Company fine wine room visiting supplier – Christopher Donaldson MW
www.royal-tokaji.com Price ex vat Price ex vat
1.Dry Furmint 2011 8.50 4. Royal Tokay Birsalmas 2nd Growth 2007 33.00
5 Puttonyos, 50cl
2.Royal Tokay Aszu Blue Label, 2008 19.00 5. SztTamas1st Growth 2007 tbc
5 Puttonyos, 50cl 6 Puttonyos. 50cl
also in 25cl 11.00
3. Royal Tokay Aszu Gold Label, 2007 28.00
6 Puttonyos, 50cl
Notes:
Scottish Agents for
Laurent-Perrier Champagne
Georges Gardet Champagne
Ackerman Loire
YannChave
Crozes Hermitage
Château Parenchère Bordeaux
Château Kirwan Margaux
DomaineHenri Bourgeois Sancerre
Domaine du Manoir Muscadet-sur-lie
Domaine de laJanasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape
YannChave
Crozes Hermitage
Alain Geoffroy Chablis
Bodegas Franco-Españolas
Rioja
Bodega Pirineos Somontano
Parxet Cava
Castello di Querceto Chianti
San Giovanni Prosecco
Domdechant Werner Rheingau
Höpler Austria
Simonsig South Africa
Jordan Estate South Africa
Anakena Chile
Finca Las Moras Argentina
Simon Hackett Australia
The Realm
New Zealand
www.alexander-wines.co.uk