• With a freeze on alcohol duty just announced we are looking forward to brighter times ahead so here’s a recap on two of our new french wines that you can look forward to adding to your wine lists when restrictions start to lift.

*Picpoul de Pinet Les Roches Saintes 2019* is bright and fresh with green apple and citrus notes, dry and crisp and opens up in the glass. Lovely when chilled and served alfresco on a warm day.

*Château Fontanche Les Uyeres 2019, St Chinian* is a luscious blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan. It is aromatic, spicy, powerful and intense. Lovely served alfresco on a cooler day!! 

#12thApril 🤞 #alfrescodining #alfrescowining #wine #newwines #picpouldepinet #stchinian #redwine #whitewine #wineimporter #syrah #grenache #carignan #dutyfreeze #languedoc
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    With a freeze on alcohol duty just announced we are looking forward to brighter times ahead so here’s a recap on two of our new french wines that you can look forward to adding to your wine lists when restrictions start to lift. *Picpoul de Pinet Les Roches Saintes 2019* is bright and fresh with green apple and citrus notes, dry and crisp and opens up in the glass. Lovely when chilled and served alfresco on a warm day. *Château Fontanche Les Uyeres 2019, St Chinian* is a luscious blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan. It is aromatic, spicy, powerful and intense. Lovely served alfresco on a cooler day!! #12thApril 🤞 #alfrescodining #alfrescowining #wine #newwines #picpouldepinet #stchinian #redwine #whitewine #wineimporter #syrah #grenache #carignan #dutyfreeze #languedoc
  • The highly anticipated  @drinksinternational list of Worlds Most Admired Champagne Brands is out and we’re so proud to share that @champagnecastelnau has made the cut yet again! 

🥂 #21 🥂

If ever there was a reason for us to pop that cork, this is it! 

#Worlds #Most #Admired #Champagne #Brands #2021 #wineimporter
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    The highly anticipated @drinksinternational list of Worlds Most Admired Champagne Brands is out and we’re so proud to share that @champagnecastelnau has made the cut yet again! 🥂 #21 🥂 If ever there was a reason for us to pop that cork, this is it! #Worlds #Most #Admired #Champagne #Brands #2021 #wineimporter
  • One of the Gold medal winners from our french portfolio is @champagnecastelnau’s Rosé NV awarded from @sommelierwineawards #2020. 

“Orange peel and flower notes on the nose, with some honey too, leading to some good bubbles on the fresh and clean palate, full of fruit and herbal flavours. Good length and intensity on the finish.” Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard.

“Mineral, with a touch of salinity, with citrus zest and a red fruit backdrop.” Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers

It’s a medal that we’re very proud of, but never really saw the light of day last year, and is proof that a rosé is for life, not just for Valentine’s! 

#goldmedal #champagne #rosé #wine #wineawards #wineimporter 

📸: @benoit_pelletier
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    One of the Gold medal winners from our french portfolio is @champagnecastelnau’s Rosé NV awarded from @sommelierwineawards #2020. “Orange peel and flower notes on the nose, with some honey too, leading to some good bubbles on the fresh and clean palate, full of fruit and herbal flavours. Good length and intensity on the finish.” Agostinho Leite, Bistrot Pierre at The Royal William Yard. “Mineral, with a touch of salinity, with citrus zest and a red fruit backdrop.” Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers It’s a medal that we’re very proud of, but never really saw the light of day last year, and is proof that a rosé is for life, not just for Valentine’s! #goldmedal #champagne #rosé #wine #wineawards #wineimporter 📸: @benoit_pelletier
  • 🍷 N E W 🍷

One of the new wines in our French portfolio is this stunning Crozes Hermitage 2018 from @domainemucyn.

100% Syrah from vineyards transitioning to organic cultivation. It is an elegant and complex red expressing a rich blend of red fruit and spice characters.

#crozeshermitage #rhonewine #syrah #redwine #lesentrecoeurs #mucyn #new #wineimporter #winescores
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    🍷 N E W 🍷 One of the new wines in our French portfolio is this stunning Crozes Hermitage 2018 from @domainemucyn. 100% Syrah from vineyards transitioning to organic cultivation. It is an elegant and complex red expressing a rich blend of red fruit and spice characters. #crozeshermitage #rhonewine #syrah #redwine #lesentrecoeurs #mucyn #new #wineimporter #winescores
  • French wine is where it all began for us. In 1981 we started out as Patriarche Père et Fils Ltd and as the name suggests @patriarchepereetfils were the first wines we imported. 

We’ve grown and evolved so much since then and now French wines represent 50% of our wine list from 16 different wineries that cover all the major French wine producing regions. 

Vive la France 🇫🇷 🍷🥂

#wine #wineimporter #frenchwines #champagne #burgundy #vindefrance #cremantdebourgogne  #bordeaux #rhone #loire #languedoc #aixenprovence #france #redwine #whitewine #rosé #sparklingwine
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    French wine is where it all began for us. In 1981 we started out as Patriarche Père et Fils Ltd and as the name suggests @patriarchepereetfils were the first wines we imported. We’ve grown and evolved so much since then and now French wines represent 50% of our wine list from 16 different wineries that cover all the major French wine producing regions. Vive la France 🇫🇷 🍷🥂 #wine #wineimporter #frenchwines #champagne #burgundy #vindefrance #cremantdebourgogne #bordeaux #rhone #loire #languedoc #aixenprovence #france #redwine #whitewine #rosé #sparklingwine
  • 🥂2021 Wine List alert 🥂

By the time March reaches us everyone will have experienced a birthday in one version of lock-down or another. Our 40th anniversary is no exception and as celebrating hasn't been high on agendas, we are releasing our 2021 anniversary wine list with a quiet fan-fair.

Among many new features our 2021 e-list has a new look and more space to celebrate many of the longstanding suppliers we have worked with over the years.

As you browse through you will notice the most comprehensive list of attributes we have produced so far which labels each wine and winery with its suitability for vegetarians or vegans and its sustainable and organic farming credentials which have never been more important to the end consumer than now. 

Our digital library of bottle shots, vineyards, wineries and videos has never been stronger and all these resources are available for you to use in your own communications so please do get in touch.

We are still hopeful that we will be able to celebrate this company milestone in person with you when it is safe to do so, but in the mean time we hope that our new wine list inspires the wine choices you and your customers make over the coming year.

Follow the link in our bio to view. 

#wine #winelist #wineimporter #est1981 #40yearsold #rubyanniversary
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    🥂2021 Wine List alert 🥂 By the time March reaches us everyone will have experienced a birthday in one version of lock-down or another. Our 40th anniversary is no exception and as celebrating hasn't been high on agendas, we are releasing our 2021 anniversary wine list with a quiet fan-fair. Among many new features our 2021 e-list has a new look and more space to celebrate many of the longstanding suppliers we have worked with over the years. As you browse through you will notice the most comprehensive list of attributes we have produced so far which labels each wine and winery with its suitability for vegetarians or vegans and its sustainable and organic farming credentials which have never been more important to the end consumer than now. Our digital library of bottle shots, vineyards, wineries and videos has never been stronger and all these resources are available for you to use in your own communications so please do get in touch. We are still hopeful that we will be able to celebrate this company milestone in person with you when it is safe to do so, but in the mean time we hope that our new wine list inspires the wine choices you and your customers make over the coming year. Follow the link in our bio to view. #wine #winelist #wineimporter #est1981 #40yearsold #rubyanniversary
  • It’s arrived! We are thrilled to introduce you to the sister of our ever popular Zia Prosecco Brut. 

This is Zia Prosecco Rosé 2020. 

Have u tried any rosé Prosecco yet? 

#proseccorosé #prosecco #2020 #zia #wine #wineimporter #sparklingwine #newwines
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    It’s arrived! We are thrilled to introduce you to the sister of our ever popular Zia Prosecco Brut. This is Zia Prosecco Rosé 2020. Have u tried any rosé Prosecco yet? #proseccorosé #prosecco #2020 #zia #wine #wineimporter #sparklingwine #newwines
  • It’s Part 2 today of our California Cabernet webinar with @circleofwine, @cyclesgladiatorwine @smithandhookwines @experience.wines. The support of @california.wines.uk for this session has meant that all @circleofwine participants will have bottles at home to taste along with our winemakers of:

* Cycles Gladiator Cab Sauv 2017
* Smith & Hook Cab Sauv 2018
* Trail 3150 2016

Keith Isaac M.W will be mediating the panel of winemakers: Adam LaZarre from @cyclesgladiatorwine, Megan McCollough from @smithandhookwines and Robert Donnell from @experience.wines. 

It promises to be a lively discussion on AVA’s, Cabernet, Cabernet blends and vintages to bring the audience up to date with everything ‘California Cabernet’ right now.

#californiawine #cabsauv #cabernetsauvignon #cabernet #winemakers #wine #wineimporter #winetasting #webinar
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    It’s Part 2 today of our California Cabernet webinar with @circleofwine, @cyclesgladiatorwine @smithandhookwines @experience.wines. The support of @california.wines.uk for this session has meant that all @circleofwine participants will have bottles at home to taste along with our winemakers of: * Cycles Gladiator Cab Sauv 2017 * Smith & Hook Cab Sauv 2018 * Trail 3150 2016 Keith Isaac M.W will be mediating the panel of winemakers: Adam LaZarre from @cyclesgladiatorwine, Megan McCollough from @smithandhookwines and Robert Donnell from @experience.wines. It promises to be a lively discussion on AVA’s, Cabernet, Cabernet blends and vintages to bring the audience up to date with everything ‘California Cabernet’ right now. #californiawine #cabsauv #cabernetsauvignon #cabernet #winemakers #wine #wineimporter #winetasting #webinar
  • Oak Valley - Elgin- South Africa

This historic estate in South Africa’s cool climate Elgin Valley is more than just a winery. Founded in 1898 the farm is home to 4,000 oak trees, apple and pear orchards, greenhouses packed with fresh cut flowers, cattle, free range acorn fed pigs, 30km of mountain biking trails and of course: vines. 

We’ve been importing wines from Oak Valley since 2016 and time has flown, we have yet to visit there ourselves but when travel is back, we will. For now though we’ll make do with this stunning shot of the moody, wild and cool Elgin: a visual representation of #SpectacularSouthAfrica.

#VisitSAwinelands @visitSAwinelands #WineTourismSouthAfrica #SupportSouthAfrica #DrinkSouthAfrican #southafricanwine
#wineimporter #wine
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    Oak Valley - Elgin- South Africa This historic estate in South Africa’s cool climate Elgin Valley is more than just a winery. Founded in 1898 the farm is home to 4,000 oak trees, apple and pear orchards, greenhouses packed with fresh cut flowers, cattle, free range acorn fed pigs, 30km of mountain biking trails and of course: vines. We’ve been importing wines from Oak Valley since 2016 and time has flown, we have yet to visit there ourselves but when travel is back, we will. For now though we’ll make do with this stunning shot of the moody, wild and cool Elgin: a visual representation of #SpectacularSouthAfrica. #VisitSAwinelands @visitSAwinelands #WineTourismSouthAfrica #SupportSouthAfrica #DrinkSouthAfrican #southafricanwine #wineimporter #wine
  • 🥂It’s our 40th birthday! 🥂

We’re officially middle aged! 

On this very day back in 1981 our company was incorporated. Originally known as Patriarche Wine Agencies we started by importing wines from @patriarchepereetfils. 

Over the years we have grown and adapted our portfolio and we are now very proud to represent over 40 top-class wineries from around the world. 

We’re not able to celebrate this milestone how we had planned but when we can it will be one hell of a party! And we hope you’ll all be able to join us 🥂🥂

@champagnecastelnau @nicolasfeuillatte @patriarchepereetfils @chateau_malescasse @chateau_de_ruth @domainemucyn @les3cellier @domainedelapigeade @domainerochette @domainebaillyreverdy @chateau_barbebelle @malat.weingut.hotel @bodegasantalba @abadiadeacon @adegaeidos @quintadecottas @casa_vinicola_caldirola @viticciowinery @scrimaglio1920 @ermacora_winery @hahnwines @cyclesgladiatorwine @portlandiapinot @experience.wines @wicks_estate_wines @logan_wines @pemberleyofpemberton @tikiwines @sutilwines @bodegavalledelapuerta @sietefincas @oakvalleywines @annexkloofwines 

#40thanniversary #rubyanniversary #lookingtothefuture #40moreyears #wineimporter #wine #castelnau
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    🥂It’s our 40th birthday! 🥂 We’re officially middle aged! On this very day back in 1981 our company was incorporated. Originally known as Patriarche Wine Agencies we started by importing wines from @patriarchepereetfils. Over the years we have grown and adapted our portfolio and we are now very proud to represent over 40 top-class wineries from around the world. We’re not able to celebrate this milestone how we had planned but when we can it will be one hell of a party! And we hope you’ll all be able to join us 🥂🥂 @champagnecastelnau @nicolasfeuillatte @patriarchepereetfils @chateau_malescasse @chateau_de_ruth @domainemucyn @les3cellier @domainedelapigeade @domainerochette @domainebaillyreverdy @chateau_barbebelle @malat.weingut.hotel @bodegasantalba @abadiadeacon @adegaeidos @quintadecottas @casa_vinicola_caldirola @viticciowinery @scrimaglio1920 @ermacora_winery @hahnwines @cyclesgladiatorwine @portlandiapinot @experience.wines @wicks_estate_wines @logan_wines @pemberleyofpemberton @tikiwines @sutilwines @bodegavalledelapuerta @sietefincas @oakvalleywines @annexkloofwines #40thanniversary #rubyanniversary #lookingtothefuture #40moreyears #wineimporter #wine #castelnau
  • Boneshaker Old Vine Zinfandel 2018, Lodi in its super smart new clothes is “Highly Recommended” in the February issue of @decanter magazine in their panel tasting of affordable California Reds 🍷🍷

Congrats to @hahnwines for another stonking wine! 

#zinfandel #california #californiawines #oldvines #lodi #wine #wineimporter
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    Boneshaker Old Vine Zinfandel 2018, Lodi in its super smart new clothes is “Highly Recommended” in the February issue of @decanter magazine in their panel tasting of affordable California Reds 🍷🍷 Congrats to @hahnwines for another stonking wine! #zinfandel #california #californiawines #oldvines #lodi #wine #wineimporter
  • If you’re in the UK hopefully you’re enjoying a very snowy start to the week!! 

Happy snow-day! 

#change #snowday #snow #tiki #icecold #winter #winterwine #nzwine #nzwineeurope #waipara #wine #wineimporter
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    If you’re in the UK hopefully you’re enjoying a very snowy start to the week!! Happy snow-day! #change #snowday #snow #tiki #icecold #winter #winterwine #nzwine #nzwineeurope #waipara #wine #wineimporter
  • Quite a few of our wineries are celebrating or have celebrated their 40th anniversary recently... just like we’re about to. But a number of our wineries are quite a bit ahead of us, like @scrimaglio1920 and @champagnecastelnau who are over 100years old! 

We’ll be celebrating them and all our other partners and suppliers over the coming months as we turn our attention to our 40th anniversary: the story so far and the plans for the future.

#wineimporter #wine #40thanniversary #celebration #40yearsold #1981 #history #future
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    Quite a few of our wineries are celebrating or have celebrated their 40th anniversary recently... just like we’re about to. But a number of our wineries are quite a bit ahead of us, like @scrimaglio1920 and @champagnecastelnau who are over 100years old! We’ll be celebrating them and all our other partners and suppliers over the coming months as we turn our attention to our 40th anniversary: the story so far and the plans for the future. #wineimporter #wine #40thanniversary #celebration #40yearsold #1981 #history #future
  • Here’s the view from @abadiadeacon in Ribera Del Duero who are looking on the bright side “the snow may have paralysed large parts of Spain but... it is widely believed to be the omen of a great harvest.”

Lets hope so! 🍷🍷

#spain #snow #2021 #riberadelduero #abadiadeacon #wine #vineyards #vineyardsinthesnow #wineimporter #spanishwine
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    Here’s the view from @abadiadeacon in Ribera Del Duero who are looking on the bright side “the snow may have paralysed large parts of Spain but... it is widely believed to be the omen of a great harvest.” Lets hope so! 🍷🍷 #spain #snow #2021 #riberadelduero #abadiadeacon #wine #vineyards #vineyardsinthesnow #wineimporter #spanishwine
  • "This is the best value Californian Chardonnay on the shelves..." says @matthewjukes of our @cyclesgladiator Chardonnay 2018 in #TheDailyMail. "...it is packed with apple compote and wild honey notes on the nose. The palate is sleek, juicy, ripe and long and it is a dreamy wine to drink with a beautiful roast chicken."

Available @flagshipwines @platformwines 

@cyclesgladiator winemaker Adam LaZarre explains a bit more about why this wine is so good "I put a considerable amount of effort into this vintage and I’m glad it’s paying off. Not very many people expect much out of inexpensive California Chardonnays, myself included, but I figured with the appropriate vineyard and fermentation management, I could coax some pretty interesting flavors out of this wine. That was our first vintage with the Truesdale Vineyard and I’m happy to say that I’ve just completed our third harvest from that same block."

We're happy too Adam! Cheers!

#californiachardonnay #californiawine #chardonnay #wine #winemakers #winereviews #bestvalue #wineimporter #cheers
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    "This is the best value Californian Chardonnay on the shelves..." says @matthewjukes of our @cyclesgladiator Chardonnay 2018 in #TheDailyMail. "...it is packed with apple compote and wild honey notes on the nose. The palate is sleek, juicy, ripe and long and it is a dreamy wine to drink with a beautiful roast chicken." Available @flagshipwines @platformwines @cyclesgladiator winemaker Adam LaZarre explains a bit more about why this wine is so good "I put a considerable amount of effort into this vintage and I’m glad it’s paying off. Not very many people expect much out of inexpensive California Chardonnays, myself included, but I figured with the appropriate vineyard and fermentation management, I could coax some pretty interesting flavors out of this wine. That was our first vintage with the Truesdale Vineyard and I’m happy to say that I’ve just completed our third harvest from that same block." We're happy too Adam! Cheers! #californiachardonnay #californiawine #chardonnay #wine #winemakers #winereviews #bestvalue #wineimporter #cheers
  • One of only three rosés that made it into @decanter’s...

W I N E S of T H E  Y E A R  2 0 2 0

Happy days! And congratulations @chateau_barbebelle!! 

#wine #coteauxdaixenprovence #rosé #roséwine #topwines #36 #frenchrosé #wineimporter #barbebelle #Fleuri
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    One of only three rosés that made it into @decanter’s... W I N E S of T H E Y E A R 2 0 2 0 Happy days! And congratulations @chateau_barbebelle!! #wine #coteauxdaixenprovence #rosé #roséwine #topwines #36 #frenchrosé #wineimporter #barbebelle #Fleuri
  • We are here for all your wine needs: independents, supermarkets, online wine stores, friends & family.... 

#inthistogether #supporteachother #wineimporter #wine #lockdown
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    We are here for all your wine needs: independents, supermarkets, online wine stores, friends & family.... #inthistogether #supporteachother #wineimporter #wine #lockdown
  • A little bit of good news... something we all need right now! 

@tikiwines flagship cuvée has been declared NZ’s #1 Sauvignon Blanc!! Big statement! 

Have you tried it? What do you think? 

#tiki #nzwine #sauvignonblanc #wine #wineimporter #goodnews
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    A little bit of good news... something we all need right now! @tikiwines flagship cuvée has been declared NZ’s #1 Sauvignon Blanc!! Big statement! Have you tried it? What do you think? #tiki #nzwine #sauvignonblanc #wine #wineimporter #goodnews
  • Happy new year to you all from us and a message of hope from our colleagues in France at @champagnecastelnau 

May your evening be full of 🥂🥂🍾🍾

#meilleurvoeux #happynewyear #nye #hope #2021 #health #goodtimes #fun #champagne #wineimporter
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    Happy new year to you all from us and a message of hope from our colleagues in France at @champagnecastelnau May your evening be full of 🥂🥂🍾🍾 #meilleurvoeux #happynewyear #nye #hope #2021 #health #goodtimes #fun #champagne #wineimporter
  • 🥂Merry Christmas everyone!🥂

#merrychristmas #celebrate #wine #wineimporter #staysafe #pop #eclat #champagne #anotherway
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    🥂Merry Christmas everyone!🥂 #merrychristmas #celebrate #wine #wineimporter #staysafe #pop #eclat #champagne #anotherway