The monthly round-up of what’s new in low/no, beer, cider, wine, spirits, RTDs and mixers. WINE Gosset…
The monthly round-up of what’s new in low/no, beer, cider, wine, spirits, RTDs and mixers. WINE Gosset…
Jeroboams has been appointed agents for five family-owned boutique wineries, supporting its mission to add new world newcomers alongside classic and traditional wines. Four of the five are exclusive and new to the UK market. These wineries further strengthen Jeroboams’ position in the new world category with wineries including Oldenburg (Stellenbosch, South Africa), Kelly-Washington Wines (New Zealand) and from California, Mountain Tides (Napa), Alma de…
Cramele Recas, the Romanian wine exporter, is launching its first wines into Waitrose stores. The retailer is adding a premium Pinot Grigio and a Pinot Noir, both of which are 100% vegan and made from hand-picked, estate-grown grapes. The Sorcova Pinot Grigio, (rrp £7.79) “treats the senses with fruity aromas of grapefruit and peach”, which follow through to reveal notes of melon and apples with…
Gusbourne has released a limited quantity of still wines, an area of the business it only extends into in “truly exceptional years”. The wines are exclusively crafted from grapes selected from its own vineyards, which it said embodies its “uniquely single-minded approach to creating the finest English wine”. The company said: “This year we have released new vintages of our Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Guinevere,…
The Co-op is introducing its first wines from Romania and Uruguay. The convenience retailer is adding a new Romanian Pinot Noir, described as a “budget-friendly red” at £5.50 per bottle, and a Uruguayan Finca Traversa Tannat Merlot “the perfect full-bodied red for South American wine lovers”. Sarah Benson, Co-op’s wine buyer, said: “Eastern European wines continue to offer exceptional value and quality that our customers…
Jenkyn Place vineyard in Hampshire has released a Jenkyn Place Rosé 2014, to join its recently launched Brut Classic. The newcomer, which is produced by winemaker Dermot Sugrue, is a blend of 52% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay and 16% Pinot Meunier. The wines, which come in gift boxes, will be priced at £35 for the off-trade. Owner, Simon Bladon, said: “This is the third Rosé…
A trio of Pinot Noir wines from a cult Adelaide Hills producer is set to be available in the UK for the first time via Gonzalez Byass UK. Ashton Hills, which was founded in 1982 by Stephen George, has built a reputation for its Australian Pinot Noir and cool climate white wines, and the producer was also instrumental in putting Adelaide Hills on the map…
Langham Wine Estate has added Langham Blanc de Noirs 2013 to its portfolio in time for Christmas. The wine, which is rich gold in colour, is a blend of 58% Pinot Noir and 42% Pinot Meunier. The nose is “alive with red fruit, violet and brioche aromas”, according to the company, and these flavours are joined by citrus fruit on the palate. Daniel Ham, winemaker,…
