2019 Wine Offers


Note

  • For HMWS Members only
  • Minimum order is 12 bottles which can be mixed (multiples of six)
  • Wine Collections: Fridays 10 am – 12 noon & 4 – 6.30 pm 

Members with wine to collect:

  1. Owen, Gwynneth (Raffle Prize)

December 2019

2. Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Moelleux 2016

“This Christmas, we want to make sure that you are stocked with the best wines available. To get into the holiday spirit, Armit Wines are running the 12 Deals of Christmas, a series of unbeatable offers on a selection of the seasonal must-have wines from our portfolio.

For our final deal of the festive period, we’ve got an unbeatable offer on Domaine Huet. This iconic estate has been one of the standard-bearers of Vouvray since 1928. Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Moelleux is the most extraordinary way to venture into Vouvray.”

Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Moelleux 2016

Was £156.15 DP case of 6

Now £142.63 DP case of 6

“Bright, crunchy honeydew melon is accompanied by exotic notes of mango and more subtle jasmine scents.  There is a delightful soft and sweet lemon meringue depth here too lifted by a superb mineral accent on the finish.  Pure, sweet, elegant, delicious.” Armit Wines

This is a quality wine from one of the best Vouvray producers. (Winesearcher average UK price £187.20 per case of 6 bottles. Average critic score 90). Minimum HMWS order should be 3 cases. – BD

1. Surplus Christmas Lunch Wines For Sale

As the Christmas Lunch this year was undersubscribed, the Society is left with surplus wines which are offered to members:
  1. Marc Hebrart Premier Cru Cuvee de Reserve Brut NV  – £23.34 – (4 bottles) (2 bottles) (1 bottle)
  2. Crasto Superior 2016, Quinta do Crasto – £15.20 – (5 bottles) Sold out
  3. Givry ‘Le Haut Colombier’ 2016, Domaine Besson, Côte Chalonnaise. – £17.10 – (6 bottles)
  4. Ixsir Grand Reserva 2012  – £22.59 – (4 bottles) (2 bottles) (1 bottle)
  5. Pellegrino Passito Pantelleria Liquoroso 2017 – £10.26 – (4 bottles) (3 bottles)
  6. Dows LBV Port 2012 – £11.79 – (4 bottles) (3 bottles) (2 bottles)
  7. Prosecco Biancavigna DOCG Brut 2017 – £13.30 – (6 bottles)

It is possible to purchase a mixed case containing one bottle of each wine for £98

November 2019

9. Champagne Ayala Brut Majeure NV in Gift Box

“A Champagne which I have instantly fallen in love with last year not only for the supreme quality that Chef de Cave Caroline Latrive has created, but its sensible pricing. Ayala gets top marks from me for it’s quality to price ratio even when it’s sister house is Bollinger. The wines are unshowy, thrillingly precise and elegant. One of the original eighteen Grandes Marques Champagne Houses, Ayala’s noble history dates back to 1860 when Edmond de Ayala received the magnificent Château as the dowry for his wedding. It was acquired by the Bollinger Family in 2005 when a major programme of investments began that is evident in the current line-up of cuvées. Ayala’s vineyard holdings are minuscule. Virtually everything is bought in and its relationship with influential Bollinger, which because of its very different style is not in competition for the same fruit, means it more or less has its pick of the grapes, ensuring thatCaroline Latrive, its chef de cave of seven years always has the very best-quality fruit to work with. This is very necessary because Ayala’s style is dry – and apparently has been so ever since King Edward VII requested a dry wine from Ayala, at a time when many champagnes were made much sweeter, because he wished to drink it as an aperitif.Chardonnay forms 40 per cent of the blend of the Brut Majeur NV. A smear of sugar is useful for hiding a lack of quality, but Ayala is always laserlike in its focus. “We make wines without the artifice of make-up,” says Latrive. She works with many small vinifications each harvest – there are 100 tanks in the Ayala cellar, each containing a discrete wine – which gives her a complex palette to work with when it comes to making a blend.” – Michael Robins, Jeroboams

Michael is offering Ayala to the Society @ £27.70 per bottle / £166.24 per case of 6 bts. Please get in touch if you are interested. – BD

8. Delaire Graff Sauvignon Blanc 2018

“This Christmas, we want to make sure that you and your customers are stocked with the best wines available. To get into the holiday spirit, Armit Wines are running the 12 Deals of Christmas, a series of unbeatable offers on a selection of the seasonal must-have wines from our portfolio.

The Delaire Graff Estate wines rank among the most prestigious in the Southern Hemisphere. The unique terroir, on the crest of the panoramic Helshoogte Mountain Pass, is captured in the freshness of their whites. Crisp and mineral, the Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is a must-have for the Christmas season.” – Armit Wines

Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Delaire Graff – £61.38 per case of 6

7. Quinta da Fonte Souto – (18 November)

The first vintage of Symington’s new venture Quinta da Fonte Souto is available to the Society at trade rates:

  1. Quinta de Fonte Souto Florao White 2018 – £9.85 (Orders: 1 case)
  2. Quinta de Fonte White 2017 – £13.56 (Orders: 11 cases)
  3. Quinta de Fonte Souto Florao Red 2017 – £9.85
  4. Quinta de Fonte Red 2017 – £13.56
  5. Quinta de Fonte, Vinha do Souto 2017 – £34.85

The first four wines are in cases of six and the last, 3 bottles

Comments:

“These are good discounted prices.” – Dr. Stephen Cameron

6. Hunter’s Miru Miru (15 November)

“We are delighted to announce that Hunter’s Miru Miru scored a clean sweep in the New Zealand category at The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships. At the Awards Dinner last Thursday, Jeroboams collected Golds & the Trophy for the following:

  • GOLD Best in Class – Hunter’s MiruMiru Rosé
  • GOLD Best in Class – Hunter’s MiruMiru NV
  • GOLD Best in Class – Hunter’s MiruMiru Vintage
  • GOLD Best Value New Zealand Sparkling Wine -Hunter’s MiruMiru
  • National Champion Trophy –  Hunter’s MiruMiru NV

If you have not tried this superb sparkling wine, we are offering a sparkling deal until the end of the month.

N.V. Hunter’s MiruMiru, Brut Marlborough, New Zealand @ £14.52 per per bottle /  £87.12 per case of 6 bts. (Orders: 5 case)

If you are interested in purchasing any Hunter’s MiruMiru, please do not hesitate to contact me.” – Michael Robins, Jeroboams Trade Director

5. Marimar Estate (11 November)

Marimar Estate La Masia Chardonnay 2017 – £156.49 (Orders: 3 +1 cases)
Marimar Estate Acero Chardonnay 2017 – £137.58 (Orders: 4 +2 cases)
Marimar Estate Albarino 2016 – 133.54
Marimar Estate Rosaleda 2018 – £114.77
Marimar Estate La Masia Pinot Noir 2014 – £187.80 (Orders: 3 +1 cases)
Marimar Estate Cristina Pinot Noir 2013 – £229.53 (Orders: 2 +1 cases)
Marimar Estate Mas Cavalls Pinot Noir 2014 – £187.80 (Orders: 2 +1 cases)

Order 2 cases of one wine and get a third case free!

Minimum HMWS order should be 6 cases
Cases contain six 75 cl bottles

 

4. Valpolicella & Soave (7 November)

Allegrini 

  1. Valpolicella 2018 – £12.72
  2. La Grola 2016 – £21.59 (Orders: 1 case)
  3. La Poja 2013 – £69.72
  4. Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG – £55.44 (Orders: 1 case)

Tedeschi

  1. Maternigo 2014 – £18.22
  2. Ripasso Capitel San Roco 2016 – £14.26
  3. Amarone della Valpolicella Marne 180 Tedeschi 2016 – £28 (Orders: 2 cases)
  4. Recioto Capitel Fontana 2010 (50cl) – £32.48

Pieropan

  1. Calvarino Soave Classico 2017 – £18.96 (Orders: 2 cases)
  2. La Rocca Soave Classico 2017 – £25.14 (Orders: 2 cases)

All prices shown are per bottle. Cases contain 6 bottles

3. Samas Isola dei Nuraghi (6 November)

“In music, there was the Million Dollar Quartet – when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis came together to produce a work of genius. In wine, the equivalent is AgriPunica. Tenuta San Guido’s Sebastiano Rosa, Sardinian wine mogul Antonello Pilloni and the late, great Giacomo Tachis banded together in 2002 to found the Agricola Punica wine estate, and apply the Super-Tuscan approach to Carignano del Sulcis.

Samas is named after the Punic God of the Sun. Vermentino and Chardonnay grapes grown in sandy soil are hand harvested at dawn to maintain characteristic varietal notes and freshness. Cryomaceration techniques prevent oxidation, resulting in a bright, vibrant wine. With prolonged fermentation using selected yeasts at controlled temperatures (60˚ Fahrenheit), the wine remains on the less for approximately 40 days. Vinified separately, the varieties rest in small concrete vats for 3 months once blended. To retain maximum character and freshness, Samas is neither filtered nor clarified.

Tasting Notes: Vivid yellow straw colour with soft greenish hints, the typical bouquet of tropical fruit and citrus notes with a distinguish Mediterranean flavour (sage fragrancy). On the palate this wine is silky and well balanced by a moderate alcohol content (12,5%), good salinity and freshness notes. To be stored at medium-low temperatures on the range of 15-17 °C and to be served a bit cooler (around 12-13 °C). It matches very well all fish-made dishes, any white meat or it can be simply savoured as aperitif.

Grape Composition: 80% Vermentino – 20% Chardonnay

Std price – £67.20 per case 6 bottles  Now £60.65 per case 6 bottle

Stocks limited so act fast to avoid disappointment- price valid until 31 Dec or until stock lasts.” – Steve (Durrant), Armit Wines

I have not tasted the wine but am happy to buy two cases on reputation. If a minimum of 7 cases are requested, an order will be sent to Steve on Monday 11 November. – BD

(Orders: 4 cases)

2. Surplus Wine For Sale

  1. William Fevre Petit Chablis 2017 – £10.72 per bottle – 4 bottles (Winesearcher: Aggregated Critic Score 88/100, Average retail price £16.80. Sold
  2. William Fevre Sauvignon St. Brie 2017 – £11.80 per bottle – 4 bottles, 1 bottle (Winesearcher: Average Price £18, Aggregated Critic Score 87/100, Average User Rating 2.5 Stars – Fair)Sold
  3. Tedeschi Capitel Fontana Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Classico 2010 (50 cl) – £32.58 per bottle – 3 bottles (Winesearcher: Average Price £62.40 / 750ml)
  4. Soave Classico Calvarino 2016, Pieropan – £18 per bottle – 6 bottles Sold
  5. Grosset Alea Riesling 2017 – £20 per bottle – 6 bottles Sold

1. Graham’s Aged Tawny Mixed Case

The 6x75cl Case Contains:

  1. (2 x) Graham’s 10yo
  2. (2 x ) Graham’s 20yo
  3. (1 x ) Graham’s 30yo
  4. (1 x ) Graham’s 40yo

Cost per case is £195.15 (Orders: 1 case)

October 2019

1. Surplus Wine For Sale – (HMWS 30 October)

  1. William Fevre Petit Chablis 2017 – £10.72 per bottle – 4 bottles (Winesearcher: Aggregated Critic Score 88/100, Average retail price £16.80.  £Average User Rating 4 Stars – Very Good.) Sold
  2. William Fevre Chablis 2017 – £13.22 per bottle – 4 bottles Sold 30/10
  3. William Fevre Sauvignon St. Brie 2017 – £11.80 per bottle – 4 bottles, 1 bottle (Winesearcher: Average Price £18, Aggregated Critic Score 87/100, Average User Rating 2.5 Stars – Fair)
  4. Tedeschi Capitel Fontana Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Classico 2010 (50 cl) – £32.58 per bottle – 3 bottles (Winesearcher: Average Price £62.40 / 750ml)
  5. Jansz Tasmania Premium Cuvee NV – £11.40 per bottle – 5 bottles, 2 bottles (Winesearcher: Average Price £21.60, Aggregated Critic Score 90/100, Average User Rating 3.5 Stars – Good) Sold

2. Viña Alberdi Reserva 2013, La Rioja Alta – (Armit Wines, 27 October)

“This Christmas, we want to make sure that you are stocked with the best wines available. To get into the holiday spirit, Armit Wines are launching the 12 Deals of Christmas, a series of unbeatable offers on a selection of the seasonal must-have wines from our portfolio.

To kick off the holiday series, don’t miss out on one of the very best from Rioja.

Was £177.35 per case of 12 bottles. Now £157.98 per case of 12 bottles

Silver Medal, IWSC 2019

3. Armit Wines Stonecroft Offer (20 October 2019)

ABOUT: Stonecroft is a small, family owned winery in the Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay. Established in 1982, Stonecroft has the oldest Syrah vines in New Zealand. The winery produces only a very small number of bottles (total production around 3000 cases per vintage), using traditional methods. It is well known for its Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon/ Merlot blends, Gewürztraminer and Chardonnay wines. Pruning and harvesting are carried out by hand. All three vineyards are certified organic, and yields are very low. Stonecroft’s approach in the winery is one of minimal intervention.

  1. 2017 Chardonnay Organic @ £13.00 per bottle: Pale gold colour. A fruity bouquet with peach and nectarine, suggestions of cashew nut and toast and a flinty edge. The palate sees stone fruit flavours come through on the palate with nutty notes and a long length. The wine has a creamy mouthfeel and hints of butter and straw. (Reviews: 4/5 – Michael Cooper)
  2. 2017 Viognier Organic @ £13.00 per bottle: Ripe, fleshy viognier with classic apricot, tree fruit and nutty yeast lees flavours. A silken-textured wine with good palate weight and a lengthy finish. Nicely integrated oak. Should age well. (Reviews: 95 points – Bob Campbell MW)
  3. 2017 Gewurztraminer Organic @ £13.00 per bottle: Spicy and exotic with white fleshed fruits, ginger and a touch of baked pineapple lure, floral too. On the palate lightly creamy texture with intense and spicy fruit flavours; a hint of ginger again and suggestions of orange and citrus peel. (Reviews: 4/5 – Michael Cooper)
  4. 2014 Ruhanui Organic @ £15.76 per bottle: 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon from New Zealand’s finest terroir for Bordeaux blends. Dense mocha-edged damson and forest berries on the nose and palate are lifted by fresh herbal tones and backed by sweet anise and cedar oak spice. (Reviews: – 95 points Bob Campell MW)
  5. 2016 Undressed Syrah Organic @ £15.76 per bottle: For the Undressed Syrah, just three barrels of Syrah from the Roy’s Hill Vineyard and did not add any sulphur to the wine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free. No added sulphites. (Reviews: – 90 points Bob Campell MW)
  6. 2014 Serine Syrah Organic @ £11.30 per bottle: Matured for 18 months in French oak casks (35% new). Fresh and elegant, rather than powerful, it is deeply coloured, with a floral, slightly earthy bouquet. Vibrantly fruity, it is a youthful, medium to full-bodied red, with strong plum/spice flavours, showing clear-cut varietal character, and very good density and complexity. (Reviews:  89 points Vinous Antonio Galloni)
  7. 2018 Crofters Syrah @ £12.15 per bottle: From their Fernhill Vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels district, this youthful charmer is filled with dark plum, blueberry, floral and spice characters with subtle game complexity. The palate shows excellent purity and silky texture, beautifully framed by fine tannins. Lovely elegant expression of the variety showing attractive fruit intensity and refinement. (Reviews:  89 points Wine Enthusiast)

THE DEAL: Purchase 36 bottles of any Stonecroft wines and get 6 bottles 2014 Reserve Syrah Organic FREE

The Stonecroft Reserve Syrah 2014 is an artfully blended red wine, produced from the 8 best Syrah barrels of the vintage. A dense ruby colour in the glass, the nose shows brooding aromas of black fruits, sweet spice, and anise. On tasting, the wine is full-bodied and intensely flavoured, with fine grained tannins. (Reviews: – 95 points Cameron)

4. Christmas Offers On 2 Amazing Grower Champagnes

Didier

“At Armit Wines we are incredibly proud to work with two very exciting Champagne Houses. In almost opposite, but complimentary styles, Pierre Gimonnet et Fils and Champagne Geoffroy represent some of the finest examples in the region. While Gimonnet is all about the purity of Chardonnay – his wines renowned for an ethereal and incredible elegant hedge – Geoffroy excels with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier’s verve, creating joyous wines with real character. In the lookout to Christmas we can offer the following support for the flagship wines of both houses: Pierre Gimonnet Cuis 1er Cru NV @ £149.82 per case/ bottles 6 duty & VAT paid and Champagne Geoffroy Expression NV @ £149.82 per case/ 6 bottles duty & VAT paid (both available in Gift Boxes). The offer is valid on single orders placed between the 1st of October until the 31st of December.” – Steve Durrant, Regional Sales Manager, Armit Wines

Please contact the Society if you are interested in placing an order. Minimum order is 12 bottles which can be mixed any other wines from Armit offers – BD

Orders: 5 cases of Gimonnet & 2 cases of Geoffroy

September 2019

3. La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza 2010 ‘Selección Especial’

“2010 is widely regarded as one of the very finest vintages in recent memory for Rioja. Julio Sáenz, head winemaker at La Rioja Alta S. A., called it “spectacular” – a description which is well and truly borne out in the Viña Ardanza 2010. We are sure you are familiar with the wine – it is something of a wine trade favourite, and with good reason. The value for money is almost incomparable.

The 2010 is particularly remarkable as it has been declared a ‘Selección Especial’. This is the highest praise from the winemakers, a title only awarded to the wines and vintages that they rank among the best ever made. For Ardanza, this is only the fourth vintage to win the title, alongside the legendary 1964, 1973, and 2001. Viña Ardanza 2010 is a blend of 80% Tempranillo from the La Cuesta and Montecillo vineyards in the Rioja Alta subregion, and 20% Garnacha from La Perdriza in Rioja Oriental. This Garnacha is the key to Ardanza’s structure, aromatics, and concentration: these vines are actually higher in altitude than most of the Rioja Alta subzone, and sit on barren, free-draining soils made up with large pudding-stones similar to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. These two varieties are harvested and vinified separately, ageing around three years in American oak barrels which are produced in-house by La Rioja Alta S.A.’s own cooperage. During the maturation, the wine is racked by hand and by candlelight; La Rioja Alta S.A. are one of the handful of producers still to use this traditional technique in Rioja which ensure supple tannins and the savoury flavours that so defines their style.

Simply put, the Viña Ardanza 2010 is not to be missed. To secure your stock, we advise buying the wine ‘en primeur’ now – it will be in the UK in January 2020.” – Armit Wines

  • “2010 was a great vintage in Rioja in general and seems to be exceptional here, with a 2010 Viña Ardanza Selección Especial (what used to be Reserva Especial) that can challenge any of the recent vintages and hopefully can develop in bottle to reach the heights of years like 1973 or 1964. The wine is expressive, aromatic, very elegant and clean, with classical Rioja aromas of long aging in barrel and slow oxidation through the years in wood. The palate is polished and sleek but shows plenty of energy, with very fine, mostly resolved tannins and very good harmony and persistence. There is great complexity, and you could start smelling spice and smoke to move to earthy tones, hints of beef blood, cherries in liqueur, curry, diesel, old furniture and forest floor. A great Viña Ardanza!”
    95 points, Luis Gutiérrez, The Wine Advocate
  • “Dried cherries, cedar, sandalwood, tar, treacle tart, cinnamon and vanilla. Medium body, fine-grained and very silky tannins for a wine of almost 10 years of age, bright and transparent acidity and a long, very spicy finish. Like going back in time and touching an ornate tapestry. The texture is mesmerizing.”
    Drink now. 96 points, James Suckling
  • “Beautiful” Tim Atkin MW

Viña Ardanza 2010
La Rioja Alta 
£264 per case of 12 bottles Duty & VAT paid

(Orders: 3 cases) Offer ended Monday 11 November 2019

2. An Offer From Armit – Cantele: Pure Puglia

“This week we have been delighted to host Umberto Cantele, the third generation of one of Puglia’s most distinctive wine producing families. Based near Salento, on the tip of the heel of the Italian boot, they faithfully demonstrate the quality and value for money that can be found in the region. Here the long sunny days and cooling sea breezes produce bright, expressive, wonderfully drinkable reds. Their main aim is to be as true to possible to Puglia and to their local grape varieties, and so they focus on Primitivo and Negroamaro.

Primitivo is named after that fact that it ripens the earliest in the fields (‘il primo’!), known for its prune and dried fruit flavours due to the fact that the bunches ripen unevenly and some grapes begin to raisin on the vine before harvest. Cantele’s Primtivo displays these classic characteristics, but is also made from older bush vines, known locally as alberelli. This training offers great concentration and a supple texture. Careful handling has kept the acidity high, making it keeps it light on its feet; in fact it is a local tradition to pair this with firm white fish!

In Salice Salentino DOC Negroamaro (Niuru Maru in local dialect) is usually field-blended with interplanted Malvasia Nera, or more recently international varieties, to tame the high tannins and acidity common in the variety. Cantele, however, believe in producing the truest expression of this variety and so use 100% Negroamaro. Their experience with this variety, which they see as their signature, is clear. The vibrancy of the fruit and refreshing acidity makes this wine eminently drinkable, while demonstrating the inherent quality of the grape when made with skill. As a Riserva, this wine has spent 6 months in old French oak barriques and a further 18 months in bottle before release to further soften the tannins and add layers of spice and complexity – it is everything a Puglian red should be.” – Armit Wines

  1. Primitivo 2016, Cantele
    £54.90     per case of 6 (Orders: 5 cases)

    The Nose combines sour cherry and prune with a mineral undercurrent and a hint of pressed flowers. The tannins are gentle, adding to the supple texture, while the impressive acidity combine creates a classical elegance.

  2. Salice Salentino Riserva 2015, Cantele
    £57.06     per case of 6 (Orders: 5 cases)

    Aromas of candied fruit and cloves that evolve into scents of tea and smoke. The palate is delightfully floral with chalky tannins and a touch of chocolate on the finish.

(Total 10 cases. Ordered 10/10)

1. FELLS RETAIL OFFER – PREMIUM WINES FROM FAMILIA TORRES. (PERIOD 7: MONDAY 30th SEPTEMBER – FRIDAY 27th DECEMBER 2019)

Torres Mas la Plana
  1. Perpetual 2016/14/13/12 ( Cariñena and Garnacha) Priorat – £127.67
  2. Fransola 2017 (Sauvignon Blanc) Penedés – £93.56
  3. Altos Ibéricos Parcelas de Graciano 2014 / 15 Rioja – £56.67 (Orders: 1 case)
  4. Mas la Plana 2015 (Cabernet Sauvignon) Penedés – £197.31
  5. Manso de Velasco 2012 (Cabernet Sauvignon) Curicó Valley – £128.67
  6. Acero Chardonnay 2017 Marimar Estate, Russian River Valley, California – £120.09

Prices shown are per case of 6 bottles

August 2019

9. 2017 Petit Chablis, Domaine Samuel Billaud (Jeroboams – 27 August)

Price: £16.44 per bottle / £197.21 per case of 12 bts.

8. Torres – (16 August)

  1. Torres Gran Sangre de Toro 2014 – (Garnacha/Syrah, Penedes) – £44.96 per case of 6 (Orders: 4 cases)
  2. Torres Gran Coronas 2014 – (Tempranillo, Penedes) – £56.66 per case of 6 (Orders: 9 cases)

7. Warwick First Lady (Fells – 12 August)

  1. Warwick First Lady Unoaked Chardonnay – £48.87 per case of 6
  2. Warwick First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon – £48.87 per case of 6

6. Ataraxia Wines (Bancroft Wines – 10 August)

  1. Sauvignon Blanc, Ataraxia 2017 – £101 38 per case of 6
  2. Chardonnay, Ataraxia 2017 – £165.93 per case of 6
  3. Pinot Noir, Ataraxia 2016 – £178.20 per case of 6
  4. Serenity, Ataraxia 2016 (Pinot Noir, Cinsault, Pinotage) – £133.46 per case of 6

5. Flavours Of Sicily – A Tasting Case (9 August)

Here’s a tasting case of some of Sicily’s top wines.

  1. Eruzione Bianco 1614 Planeta 2017 (£22.25) – 1 bottle
  2. Dorilli Cerasulo Vittoria Planeta 2016 (£19.10) – 1 bottle
  3. Catarrato Tasca d’Almerita (16.49) – 1 bottle
  4. Sicilia DOC Chardonnay “Vigna San Francesco” 2016 Tasca d’Almerita (£30) – 1 bottle
  5. Sicilia Contea di Sclafani DOC “Rosso del Conte” 2014 Tasca d’Almerita (£33.96) – 1 bottle
  6. Pellegrino Passito Pantelleria Liquoroso 2017 (50cl) (£11.29) – 1 bottle

The case is offered at £133 (Sold 9/8)

4. Samas – The Perfect Summer White – (Armit Wines, 5 August)

“A tantalising blend of Vermentino and Chardonnay, Samas is far from your typical Sardinian white wine. A cuvee that takes Italian traditions and elevate them to create something truly unique. In 2018 the wine showcases a beautifully perfumed nose, with notes of orchard flowers and fresh citrus, with a rounder, fleshier body.

While absolutely perfect in Summer to accompany grilled fish or light salads, it will be a great addition to anyone cellar come wintertime (we just love it alongside roast chicken or cauliflower steak!). Pick up a bottle or two and start discovering this Sardinian gem.” – Armit Wines

Samas 2018, Agricola Punica, Sardinia

£73.26 per case of 6 bottles

3. Mixed Fizz – (4 August)

A 6 bottle case of premium sparkling wine is offered to Members at £69.81 per case.

  1. Prosecco Biancavigna Brut DOCG 2017 – 1 bottle
  2. Sparklehorse 2016, Ken Forrester, South Africa. (100% Chenin Blanc) – 1 bottle
  3. Cremant D’Alsace, Joseph Cattin. (Pinot Blanc and Pinot Auxerrois) – 2 bottles
  4. Jansz, Tasmania Primium Cuvee NV. (Pinot Noir) – 1 bottle
  5. Jansz Tasmania Primium Rose NV – 1 bottle

(Orders: 2 case)

2. Pewsey Vale Riesling (2 August)

Described by Matthew Jukes as ‘A legendary Riesling specialist’, there are few single vineyard’s in Eden Valley, or Australia for that matter, with the heritage of Pewsey Vale. This astonishing Riesling plot produces wines that age for many years, and 2008 Contours Riesling is such a wine, with incredible length, huge personality and a strong sense of place. Click here to read Sarah Ahmed on Pewsey Vale Rieslings.

Pewsey Vale 10 YO Contours Riesling 2008, Eden Valley, Australia is offered by Fells at £124.41 per case of 6 bottles

1. Albarino Lagar de Cervera 2018

“Happy International Albariño Day 2019! Here at Armit we are delighted to take any excuse to talk about this wonderful, undervalued varietal. It makes the perfect summer wine, so we are offering a discount on our Lagar de Cervera 2018 throughout August to celebrate!
Now grown across the world, Albariño’s home is in the north-west of the Iberian Peninsula, in northern Portugal and the Rias Baixas of Spain. Here the high rainfall and Atlantic influence produce fresh wines that complement Albariño’s body and stone fruit flavours. Lagar de Cervera is mostly produced from the O Rosal subzone, on the border with Portugal along the inlet for the Miño river. This is widely regarded as producing the best – and most typical – Albariño, with a dense granite bedrock that gives the wines intense minerality and more concentrated flavours.
The winemaking of Lagar de Cervera is directed by Julio Saenz of La Rioja Alta S.A., who own the property. After manual harvesting and destemming, the grapes were macerated at cold temperatures for 10 hours, before being pressed and fermented in stainless steel. This vintage, 15% of the wine underwent malolactic conversion, and the wine was kept on lees for around six months with some lees stirring. These techniques all contribute to an impressive depth, complexity, and richness that balances well with the elegance and poise of the variety.” – Armit Wines
“So many flowers here, including honeysuckle, daffodils, almonds and cherry blossom. The palate has a really expansive, fleshy feel for this variety, without the addition of oak, but the acidity is still forthright and still right on point. Drink now.”
92 Points, James Suckling
£116.40 per case of 12
(Orders: 6 case.Delivery 8/8)

July  2019

11. Chakana Wines (31 July)

  1. Nuna Vineyard Malbec 2018 – £55.74 per case of 6
  2. CHAKANA Estate Selection Malbec 2017 – £70.74 per case of 6 (Orders: 1 case)
  3. CHAKANA Ayni Malbec 2015/17 – £94.35 per case of 6 (Orders 7 cases)
Chakana produces some of the best Malbec in Argentina and Ayni is the top wine of the Estate. The Society last offered it – the 2015 vintage, in October 2018 at £83.97 per case of 6. It is a wine well worth cellaring.
(Total 8 cases)

10. Hunter’s Wines, New Zealand

  1. 2018 Hunter’s Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand – £125.14 per case of 12 (Orders: 3 case)
  2. 2018 Hunter’s Riesling,  (AWAITING 2019 Vintage in September) – £126.72 per case of 12 (Orders: 6 bottles)
  3. 2017 Hunter’s Gewurztraminer, Marlborough, New Zealand – £167.91 per case of 12
  4. 2017 Hunter’s ‘Kaho Roa’ Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand – £167.91 per case of 12 (1 case)
  5. 2017 Hunter’s Chardonnay, Marlborough, New Zealand – £173.45 per case of 12 (Orders: 7 case)
  6. 2016 Hunter’s Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand – £148.90 per case of 12 (Orders: 8 cases)
  7. N.V. Hunter’s ‘Miru Miru’ Brut, Marlborough, New Zealand – £93.46 per case of 6 (Orders: 1 case)
  8. N.V. Hunter’s ‘Miru Miru’ Brut Rosé, Marlborough, New Zealand – £102.57 per case of 6 (Orders: 3 cases)

Interested Members should place their orders as soon as possible. The offer ends on Sunday 4 August and any Members orders will be forwarded to the supplier on Monday 5 August. 6+6 mixed cases may be possible

(Total orders: 23 cases)

9. Two From Torres

Torres Mas la Plana
  1. Torres Gran Vina Sol Chardonnay – £47.16 per case of 6 (Orders: 8 cases)
  2. Torres Esmaralda – £42.87 per case of 6

8. Another Mixed Case

The Society’s latest “Mixed Case” contains 2 bottles each of three excellent new releases; Anselmo Mendes Contacto Alvarinho 2018, Bin 002 Zweigelt and 2016 Givry ‘Le Haut Colombier’ Domaine Besson, Côte Chalonnaise. The cost is £73.88 per case. Only 3  2 cases are available

(Orders: 1 case)

7. Hamilton Russel

  1. Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2017 – £27.40 per bottle (Case of 6 – £164.40)
  2. Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2017 –  £32.80 per bottle (Case of 6 – £196.80

Cases contain six bottles. (Orders 4 cases)

6. Hugel, Alsace

  1. Muscat Classic 2014, Hugel – £67.24 per case of 6 (Winesearcher £118)
  2. Pinot Gris Classic 2015, Hugel – £77.19 per case of 6 (Winesearcher £100) (Orders: 2 cases)
A mixed 6 bottle case containing 3 bottles of each wine is available at £72.23

5. UNESCO Prosecco – Biancavigna DOCG Brut 2017

HMWS on Cartize Hill, Valdobbiadene

“This month, the hills of Conegliano e Valdobbiadene, the heartland of Prosecco, were officially named a UNESCO World Heritage site. This designation proclaims the natural beauty of the area and officially recognises its contribution to the world of wine as a site of “exceptional universal value”. This is just the tenth site in the world to obtain this title as a “cultural landscape”, sharing this fame with Champagne, Burgundy, and the Langhe of Piedmont. This accolade is ten years in the making, driven by the winemakers of Prosecco Superiore DOCG themselves, and demonstrates their pride in their unique terroir and spectacular wines.

At Armit, we are equally proud to represent one of these top-quality producers, Biancavigna. The Estate is family owned and eco-friendly, with lighter bottles to reduce carbon emissions and a winery built exclusively from recycled materials. They are known for exploring the terroir in these hills to produce dry, site-driven wine exclusively from estate-owned grapes. This DOCG undergoes ageing three times the minimum, resulting in a fine mousse and wonderful aromatic intensity.”

Biancavigna DOCG Brut 2017 – £79.76 case per 6 bottles (Winesearcher £102.60)

“Lime zest, peach blossom, and slate on the nose with a vibrant, mousse. Lean, crisp, and pure wine. Delicious.”

(Orders: 3 cases)

 

4. Planeta Offer

Prices do not include shipping from Sicily

3. Mullineux Wines Offer

A. Mullineux Tasting Case – (1 bottle each of the seven wines tasted at the Mullineux Tasting) £300.00

  1. MULLINEUX QUARTZ CHENIN BLANC 2016
  2. LEEU PASSANT STELLENBOSCH CHARDONNAY 2016
  3. MULLINEUX SCHIST SYRAH SWARTLAND 2015
  4. MULLINEUX GRANITE SYRAH SWARTLAND 2015
  5. MULLINEUX IRON SYRAH SWARTLAND  2015
  6. LEEU PASSANT DRY RED 2016
  7. MULLINEUX STRAW WINE 2017 – (half bottle)

B. Individual Mullineux Wines in cases of 6

  1. MULLINEUX QUARTZ CHENIN BLANC 2016 – £40.24 (£241.44)
  2. LEEU PASSANT STELLENBOSCH CHARDONNAY 2016 – £39.27 (£235.62) – (Orders: David Scullion 1 case)
  3. MULLINEUX SCHIST SYRAH SWARTLAND 2015 – £61.77 (£370.62)
  4. MULLINEUX GRANITE SYRAH SWARTLAND 2015 – £61.77 (£370.62)
  5. MULLINEUX IRON SYRAH SWARTLAND  2015 – £61.77 (£370.62)
  6. LEEU PASSANT DRY RED 2016 – £62.47 (£374.82)
  7. MULLINEUX STRAW WINE 2017 – (half bottle) – £22.64 (£135.83)
  8. MULLINEUX KLOOF STREET CHENIN BLANC 2018 – £12.15 (£72.87)
  9. MULLINEUX KLOOF STREET RED 2017 –  £12.15 (£72.87)

(Total orders: 1 case)

2. 2017 Symington Vintage Ports (3 July)

You all know how good the 2017 Port vintage is. If you don’t, click here to read the Symington 2017 Port Declaration & Vintage Report. Quantities however are tiny and the wines are on allocation. Fells have allocated a total of 15 cases to Serendib Promotions – the wine buying arm of the HMWS. They would make lovely drinking in years to come and are great investments and fine birthday and Christmas presents by the bottle. They are also wonderful presents to grandchildren to cellar for their 18th birthday. If nobody wants it, I would happily take the only Collection Case on offer. It is a limited edition, numbered box and only 500 were made (image above). The other 14 cases are up for grabs. Please let me know ASAP if you are interested and note that the order has to be placed with Fells by Monday 15th July 2019 so as not to lose our allocation. (Prices shown are In Bond and Duty & VAT will be payable on delivery). I think this is an offer that should not be missed. – BD

The Offer:

  1. Dow 6x75cl – (HMWS offer: 1 case) – £297.00 in bond
  2. Graham 12×37.5cl – (HMWS offer: 3 cases) – £305.00 in bond
  3. Graham 6x75cl – (HMWS offer: 8 cases) – £297.00 in bond
  4. Graham The Stone Terraces 3x75cl – (HMWS offer: 1case) – £308.00 in bond
  5. Cockburn 6x75cl – (HMWS offer: 1case) – £215.00 in bond
  6. Collection Case 6×75 – (HMWS offer: 1 case) – £435 in bond (Orders: BD 1 case)

Mixed 4 bottle cases containing one bottle each of Dow, Graham, Graham Stone Terraces and Cockburn are available at £186 per case in bond.

(Total orders: 1 case)

1. Valdeorras & Gramona Mixed Tasting Cases (3 July)

Mixed 6 4 bottle tasting cases containing the following wines is available at £88 per case

  1. One bottle Cava Gramona Imperial Gran Reserva Brut 2013
  2. One bottle Lauro do Bolo 2017
  3. One bottle As Sortes 2017
  4. One bottle Petalos 2017
  5. One bottle Las Lamas 2016 (Out of stock)

(Orders: Abdullah Kraam 1 case, Carole wood 2 cases, Simon Pratt 1 case). Order placed 8/7/19. Total 4 cases. Delivered 15/7

June 2019

8. Valdeorras & Bierzo (30 June)

 

Rafael Palacios
Telmo Rodriguez

A. Bodegas Rafael Palacios

  1. Lauro do Bolo 2017 – £89.50 per case of 6 – “Fermented in foudre (large oak), this is Rafa’s “entry-level” Godello but there is nothing simple about it; yields were incredibly low in the 2017 vintage due to frost and drought, so the fruit is even more concentrated and complex than normal. The nose is full of peach, crunchy pear and soft minerality, while the palate is taut and saline. There’s a citrus and mineral intensity, with real palate weight which creates a textured mouth-feel. This is a fascinatingly different wine from the previous vintage but nonetheless maintains that same streak of pure salinity that defines Rafa’s wines and which underlines why he is often referred to as the best white winemaker in Spain.”
    – Catriona Felstead MW

(Winesearcher: Average UK price £20.40 per bottle. HMWS offer £14.92 per bottle. Orders: BD 1 case, Les Wilson 1 case, Abdullah Kraam 1 case, Stephen Cameron 2 cases)

  1. As Sortes, Val de Bibei 2017 – £208.30 per case of 6

    “I have pretty much fallen hook line and sinker for the Godello grape over 2017, and you’d be hard pressed to find a better example (well okay, you can go to the top single-vineyard Sorte O Soro from the same producer but expect to spend quite a bit more). Rafael is the younger brother of the rather brilliant Alvaro Palacios, and has chosen to put the family winemaking talents into some of Spain’s best whites. This is vibrant in the fullest sense of the word, a physical wine that wakes you up and makes you smile, full of citrus, fleshy white pear, honeydew melon, touches of hazlenut and a taut confidence. Drinking Window now to 2025.” – Jane Anson, Decanter

     (Winesearcher £48 per bottle. HMWS offer £34.72 per bottle. Orders: BD 1 case, Les Wilson 2 cases. Total 3 cases. Order placed 8/7/19. Delivered 15/7                                                         

B. Telmo Rodriguez (Organic)

C. Descendientes J. Palacios (Organic)

  1. Pétalos 2016/2017 – £174.24 per case of 12: (Orders: BD 1 case)
  2. Las Lamas 2016 – £169.39 per case of 12: (Orders: BD 1 case, Tony Lee 1 case, Abdullah Kraam 1 case) Out of stock
“They hit the nail on the head with the harvest date of the 2016 Las Lamas, and the wine shows incredible precision, elegance and symmetry this year. I’ve often discussed with Ricardo Pérez Palacios how sensitive Mencía is with the harvest date and how the grape has a very short picking window, to the point that, in 2016, you feel one day difference. They have been fine-tuning this wine in the last few years, and the result is evident. 3,655 bottles and some larger bottles were filled in June 2018.” – Robert Parker, 96/100
Total orders: 4 cases. Order placed 8/7/19. Delivered 15/7

7. Domaine Rolly Gassmann, Alsace

 

Vintage Wine Quantity Price
2016 Terroirs des Châteaux Forts 12 x 75cl £150.48
2012 Pinot Gris (Orders: Abdullah Kraam 1 case) 12 x 75cl £170.28
2016 Riesling 12 x 75cl £175.83
2010 Sylvaner, Réserve Millésime 6 x 75cl £88.71
2016 Gewürztraminer 12 x 75cl £209.09
2015 Pinot Noir Rorschwihr 12 x 75cl £216.22
2010 Riesling de Rorschwihr, Vendanges Tardives, Cuvée Yves 12 x 75cl £372.24

(Total orders: 1 case) Order placed 8/7/19. Delivered 15/7

6. Cava Gramona

Tasting at Cava Gramona

Gramona probably is the best Cava in Penedes. Many HMWS members are familiar with the wine and some have visited the producer during the last HMWS wine tour of Penedes.

  1. La Cuvée, Gran Reserva, Brut 2013 – (£19.00)
  2. Imperial, Gran Reserva, Brut 2013 – (£23.80) (Winesearcher £29.52) (Orders: BD 3 cases, Tony Lee 1 case)
  3. Argent, Gran Reserva, Brut 2013 – (£31.80)(Winesearcher £48)  
  4. Ill Lustros, Cava de Paraje, Brut Nature 2011 – (£34.50)

 is Prices shown are per 75cl bottle inclusive of duty, VAT & delivery. A case contains 6 bottles

(Orders: 4 cases) Order placed 8/7/19. Delivered 15/7

5. Donnafugata Brut 2014

Donnafugata Brut

  • Chardonnay & Pinot Noir. Directly from producer. £169.02 per case of 6 bottles including shipping

4. Planeta Wines Direct From Producer

  • Price list on request

3. HMWS Wine Offer – La Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva 2010

“We are very excited to announce one of the most hotly anticipated releases of the year: La Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva 2010. This is one of the best vintages in living memory, rated “excellent” by the Rioja Regulatory Council, and has already been awarded 97 points by Tim Atkin MW, one of the leading authorities on Spanish Wine. He also named it one of his “Wines of the Year”. We are certain that 904 is peerless in the fine wine world in terms of value for money, and its consistently high quality is second to none. We strongly recommend this wine whenever it is released, and this suggestion comes more heartily than ever with this phenomenal vintage.

The wine is only made in great vintages and released when the winery thinks it is ready to drink but also has decades of life ahead. It is made in the traditional style of Rioja that defines La Rioja Alta’s wines, aged for four years in home-made American oak casks and racked by candlelight every six months to produce an immensely complex, smooth wine that is uniquely characterful.” – Armit Wines

904 Gran Reserva 2010 La Rioja Alta

£180 per 6 x 75cl bottles In Bond
£360.00 per 6 x 150cl magnums In Bond (limited stock)

“A step up on the memorable 2009, this shows just how special the 2010 vintage was. Marrying fruit from Briñas, Villalba and Rodezno, it’s a perfectly judged marriage of Tempranillo with 10% Graciano. Savoury wild herb notes segue into a palate that’s focused, balanced and graceful with the concentration and backbone to age. 2019-35” 
97 points, Tim Atkin MW

(3 cases ordered on 24/6/19)

2. Fells Yalumba Offer (8 June 2019)

  1. Yalumba Organic Chardonnay – £38.58 per case of 6
  2. Yalumba Organic Viognier – £38.58 per case of 6
  3. Y Series Merlot – £38.58 per case of 6
  4. Y Series Shiraz Viognier – £38.58 per case of 6
  5. Y Series Shiraz – £38.58 per case of 6
  6. Y Series Unwooded Chardonnay – £38.58 per case of 6

To qualify, the Society has to order a minimum of 20 cases which can be mixed

  1. Yalumba Galway Barossa Shiraz 2016 – £46.17 per case of 6

1. Fells New Zealand Offer (2 – 28 June 2019)

WINE Price/6
1

NAUTILUS

Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Marlborough New Zealand

£62.16

 

 

 
2

NAUTILUS

The Paper Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Marlborough
New Zealand

£90.06

 

 
3

NAUTILUS

Estate Chardonnay 2016 Marlborough
New Zealand

£87.90

 

 
4

NAUTILUS

Estate Pinot Noir Marlborough New Zealand

£87.42

 

 

 
5

TWIN ISLANDS

Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Nelson
New Zealand

£51.45

 

 

 
6

TE MATA

Gamay Noir 2018 Hawke’s Bay New Zealand

£68.61

May 2019

6. Matetic EQ Syrah 2014

“To me, [EQ] is consistently Chile’s best Syrah and arguably its best value red wine.” – Tim Atkin MW

“Matetic, one of the foremost wineries in Chile, made its reputation with Syrah. They were the first to produce the Rhone varietal in a cool climate in Chile, with stunning results. Today, we can offer one of their finest Syrahs, entering its drinking window now and available for immediate delivery.” – Armit Wines

The EQ Syrah has a name derived from the Spanish word for balance, ‘Equilibrio’, which is the wine’s central characteristic. 100% Syrah, the vines are grown on soils of decomposed granite, quartz, and volcanic material the El Rosario valley. The summer fogs and ocean breezes keep this area cool, resulting in an elegant, powerful wine that rivals much more expensive wines in terms of quality! Matetic are also one of the leading proponents of substantiable, organic, and biodynamic viticulture, with an array of certifications. This makes their wines doubly rewarding.

“They think cool-climate Syrah benefits from time in bottle, so they try to keep the 2014 EQ Syrah in bottle for at least one and a half years before selling it. They use grapes from three different granite-based soils, including volcanic tuff, which is quite unique in the region. A relatively cool year, 2014 was marked by a frost in the spring of 2013, which concentrated the fruit with lower yields and smaller bunches, and the wine fermented with some full clusters. It’s a concentrated and pungent Syrah, with classical Northern Rhône notes of black olives, violets and smoky bacon along with grainy tannins and very tasty flavors.”
93 Points, Luis Guitérrez, The Wine Advocate

£90.79 per case of six inclusive of duty, VAT & delivery. (Armit Wines usual price £122.28, Winesearcher average UK price £158.40 + delivery)

Highly recommend! – BD

(Orders: 10 cases by 7 members. Delivered 30/5)

5. Fells Torres Chile

  1. Santa Digna Rose 2017 – (£47.34 per case of 6) (Winesearcher £52.42 + delivery) (Orders: 2 cases) Delivered 11/6

4. Champagne Pierre-Gimonnet – (Shipped directly from the producer in Cuis)

  • Brut S.A. « Cuis 1er cru » 1/1-  24.95 € (1 case)
  • Brut « Rosé de Blancs » 1er cru 1/1 – 20.50 €
  • Brut « Oger grand cru »  1/1 – 32.60 €
  • Brut Gastronome 2014   1/1 – 30.50€
  • Brut « Fleuron »   2010 1/1  – 35.00€
  • Magnum Brut « Fleuron »    2010 – 78.50 €
  • Club Grands Terroirs 2012   75cl – 48.90 €
  • Millésime de Collection 2006       MAG – 120.00 €
  • Millésime de Collection 2008       MAG –160.00 €

Shipping: 160 Euros per 60 bottles

3. Fells Rhone Offer (11 May – 30 June 2019)

  1. CHÂTEAU DE PONCIÉ Beaujolais-Villages Grande Lamure 2016 Beaujolais – £51.45 Delivered 11/6
  2. E. GUIGAL Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2017 Rhône – £79.32 – (Winesearcher £108 + delivery)) (Orders: 1 case)
  3. E. GUIGAL Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2016 Rhône – £79.31 – (Winesearcher £100.80 + delivery). (Orders: 1 case) Delivered 11/6
(Prices are pee case of six 75cl bottles including duty, VAT & delivery)

2. Fells Argentina Offer – (6 May to 30 June)

 

Chakana
  1. CHAKANA Torrontes Mendoza Argentina – £44.97 (Orders: 1 case) Delivered 11/6
  2. CHAKANA Malbec Rose Mendoza Argentina – £44.97 (Orders: 1 case) Delivered 11/6

Prices are per case of six 75cl bottles including duty, VAT & delivery

1. FELLS SOUTH AFRICA OFFER  – (From 2 May to 30 June 2019)

 

Vergelegen
Vergelegen winery
  1. Warwick Estate First Lady Rose – £48.87 per case of 6 bottles
  2. Warwick Estate First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon – £48.87 per case of 6 bottles. (Orders: 1 case) Delivered 11/6
  3. Vergelegen Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Schaapenberg Vineyard, Stellenbosch – £66.41 per case of 6 bottles (Orders: 1 case) Delivered 11/6
  4. Vergelegen Reserve Merlot, Stellenbosch – £68.37 per case of 6 bottles (Orders: 1 case) Delivered 11/6

April 2019

1. La Rioja Alta Viña Arana Gran Reserva 2012

Normal Armit Wines price per 6 bottle case is £106.37 in bond

Pre-release offer price with an 8% discount for the HMWS is £98.00 per case of 6 in bond 

 VAT & duty will be payable on delivery

(Orders: 7 cases ordered on 15/4/2019) Delivered

March 2019

3. Pesquera (15 March to 29 March)

Armit wines are offering the new vintage of Pesquera Crianza (2016) together with the 2014 Reserva:

  1. 2016 Tinto Pesquera Crianza, Alejandro Fernandez, Ribera del Duero, Case x 6 Bottles @ £75.12 per case IB: The 2016 vintage beat the production record of the 2014 vintage. And not only in production, but also in quality due to the excellent weather conditions and the excellent health of the vineyards. The wines from this vintage offer a lot of volume, with a good capacity to face the passing of time, with roundness and spectacular tannins.
  2. 2014 Tinto Pesquera Reserva, Alejandro Fernandez, Ribera del Duero, Case x 6 Bottles @ £112.62 per case IB: A summer with some well spread out storms gave way to a very dry autumn. The harvest to took place at the optimal ripening time. A classified ‘Excellent’ vintage has led to a wine with good colour intensity, significant fruity notes on the nose with sweet tannins that indicate the good phenolic ripening of the berries. A vintage reminiscent of the exceptional 2005 vintage.

Limited availability, please order by Friday 29th March for delivery May/June. Please note In Bond prices are given. Duty & VAT will be added at time of delivery

2. Joseph Cattin Wines

ORDERS:

Cremant D’Alsace (Bottles)

  1. Dias Bernard: 12
  2. Trewhella, Jane: 12 bottles
  3. Longman, Judith: 12 bottles
  4. McFarlane, Douglas: 12 bottles
  5. Bexon, Ian: 6
  6. Shore, John: 6
  7. Durrant, David: 12
  8. Murphy, Peter: 18

Cattin Steinbach Pinot Noir (Bottles)

  1. Dias, Bernard: 12
  2. Joslin, Charles: 12
  3. Murphy, Peter: 18
  4. Wilson, Les: 18

(25 cases ordered on 15/4/2019)

 

***

 

1. SEIFRIED ESTATE, NEW ZEALAND – (2 March to 30 April)
WINE COST ORDERS
1

SEIFRIED Old Coach Road Sauvignon Blanc, Nelson New Zealand

£48.87

1 case

 
2

SEIFRIED Old Coach Road Unoaked Chardonnay, Nelson New Zealand

£48.87

1 case

 
3

SEIFRIED Old Coach Road Pinot Noir, Nelson New Zealand

£56.67

1 case

 
4

SEIFRIED Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Nelson New Zealand

£56.67

 

 
5

SEIFRIED Sweet Agnes Riesling 2016, Nelson New Zealand

£68.37
PRICES ARE PR CASE OF SIX BOTTLES INCLUSIVE OF DUTY, VAT & DELIVERY
DELIVERY WILL BE IN APRIL

February 2019

5. Tyrrells Wines – (26 February to 30 April)

Prices are per six bottle case of 75cl bottles inclusive of duty, VAT and delivery which will be in April.

WINE Cost Orders
1

TYRRELLS OLD WINERY, VERDELHO 2017, HUNTER VALLEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA

£52.77

1 case

 
2

TYRRELLS OLD WINERY CHARDONNAY 2017 SOUTH EASTERN AUSTRALIA

£52.77

 

 
3

TYRRELLS OLD WINERY PINOT NOIR 2017 SOUTH EASTERN AUSTRALIA

£52.77

 

 
4

TYRRELLS OLD WINERY SHIRAZ 2013 SOUTH EASTERN AUSTRALIA

£52.77

4. Vasse Felix – (21 February – 30 April)

  1. VASSE FELIX Filius Chardonnay 2016 Margaret River Australia – £60.57
  2. VASSE FELIX Filius Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Margaret River Australia – £60.57
Orders: 6 cases

Prices are per case of six 75cl bottles inclusive of duty, VAT & delivery which will be in April.

3. Hugel – (18 February – 3o April)

WINE Cost/6 Orders
1

FAMILLE HUGEL Gentil 2016 Alsace

£52.77

1 case

 

 
2

FAMILLE HUGEL Pinot Blanc Classic 2016 Alsace

£56.67

 

 

 
3

FAMILLE HUGEL Riesling Classic 2016 Alsace

£77.18

 1 case

 

 
4

FAMILLE HUGEL Gewurztraminer Classic 2015 Alsace

£77.18

 

 

 
5

FAMILLE HUGEL Riesling Estate 2013/14 Alsace

£103.47

 

 

 
6

FAMILLE HUGEL Pinot Gris Estate 2015 Alsace

£103.47

2. Symington Douro Wines – (Fells 16 February – 3o April)

Prices are for cases of six 75cl. bottles including duty, VAT and delivery.

WINE COST

Orders

 

 
1

ALTANO White 2017 Douro

£43.00

 

 

 
2

ALTANO Red 2016 Douro

£43.00

 1 case

 
3

ALTANO Organic 2016 Douro

£44.97

 

 

 
4

ALTANO Reserva White 2016 Douro

£58.66

2 cases

 

 
5

QUINTA DO ATAIDE 2014 Douro

£56.67

1 case

 

 
6

POMBAL DO VESUVIO 2016 Douro

£82.06

1. Fells 2019 Fine Wine Schedule (13 February)

Fells 2019 Fine Wine Schedule has arrived. February offers are listed below. Please ask the Society for more details including prices if any of the wines are of interest to you.

Champagne Henriot Cuve 38 ‘T4’

Hartford Family Wines – new Single Vineyard releases (limited availability):

  1. Stone Côte Chardonnay 2015
  2. Seascape Chardonnay 2016
  3. Four Hearts Chardonnay 2017
  4. Fog Dance Pinot Noir 2016
  5. Lands Edge Pinot Noir 2015

Guigal:

  1. 2015 Guigal La Mouline/ La Turque/ La Landonne
  2. 2015 Ermitage Ex Voto Rouge
  3. 2015 Ermitage Ex Voto Blanc
  4. 2016 Guigal St Joseph Vignes de l’Hospice

January 2019

6. Wine Offer – Fells Tasting Case

  1. JANSZ TASMANIA, Premium Cuvee NV, Tasmania, Australia – 2 bottles
  2. JANSZ TASMANIA, Premium Rosé NV, Tasmania, Australia – 2 bottles
  3. Dow’s Late Bottled Vintage Port 2012 – 2 bottles

The case containing two bottles each of the above wines is offered at £59. Only three cases are available

5. Organic Wines of Weingut Schafer, Württemberg

 

Three mixed tasting cases containing two bottles each of three organic wines – Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Blaufränkisch from Weingut Schafer of Wurttemberg are on offer at £89 per case.

  1. 2017 Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris) 77 – 2 bottles
  2. 2015 Barrique-aged Lemberger (Blaufrankisch) – 2 bottles
  3. 2015 Barrique-aged Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir) – 2 bottles

4. Armit Wines 2009 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 Offer (19 January)

Vintage: Winter water reserves enabled the grapes to reach the end of the cycle in a balanced condition, despite significant heat and drought during the summer. Rain in mid-September slowed down grape ripening, resulting in good alcoholic and phenolic balance. It was a decisive turning point, producing a high-quality vintage as, after that, we enjoyed favourable weather that made this Gran Reserva possible.

Vineyards: Tempranillo (90%) and Graciano (10%) from vines over 60 years old in vineyards in Briñas, Labastida and Villalba.

Winemaking and ageing: The grapes were collected in boxes and transported to the winery in refrigerated vehicles to preserve all their integrity. After gentle destemming and crushing, the musts were put in stainless steel tanks where they underwent alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature for 17 days. Batches were selected and allowed to complete malolactic fermentation naturally over 78 days. In April 2010, the wine was transferred to 4-year-old American oak barrels (made in-house), where it stayed until April 2014. During ageing, the wine was racked every six months using traditional barrel-to-barrel methods. The final blend was bottled in November 2014.

Tasting: Outstandingly  intense cherry-red; clean and bright. The nose reveals a bouquet of great aromatic complexity, with balsamic notes of vanilla, toasted caramel, mint chocolate, tea leaves and cinnamon that gives way to elegant notes of stewed fruits and prunes. Creamy, well-balanced mouthfeel, with a harmonious freshness and smooth, well-tamed tannins that leave an elegant, complex finish.

Available for immediate delivery @ £156.20 per case 6 bottles In Bond. (also available in magnums @ £322 per case 6 magnums In Bond)

3. Fells Bin-end Offer (16 January)

  1. Torres Chile Dias de Verano Muscat 2014, 6/75 – £32.40
  2. Torres Chile Days of Summer Muscat 2015, 6/75 – £34.80
  3. Tyrrell’s Hunter Heroes Moon Mountain Chardonnay 2011, 6/75 – £39.60
  4. Tyrrell’s Lost Block Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2014, 6/75 – £39.60
  5. Ladoucette- Les Terrasses Blanc 2015, 6/75cl – £42.00
  6. Ladoucette – Les Terrasses Rosé 2015, 6/75cl – £42.00
  7. Ladoucette- Les Terrasses Rosé 2015, 6/75cl – £42.00
  8. Tyrrell’s Lost Block Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2015, 6/75 – £44.40
  9. Terrabianca Principessa 2011, 6/75cl – £48.00
  10. Terrabianca La Fonte Quattro Stagioni 2011, 6/75cl – £49.20
  11. Villa Ponciago Grand Cuvée la Roche Muriers 2010, 6/75cl – £49.20
  12. Terrabianca La Fonte Rose 2015, 12/75cl – £90.00
  13. Terrabianca La Fonte Chardonnay 2015, 12/75cl -£90.00
  14. TORRES SPAIN San Valentin Parellada & Garnacha Blanca Catalunya, 6x75cl – £37.17

2. A Selection From Enotria&Coe (15 January)

  1. Reserva Branco 2017, Herdade de Esporao, Alentejo, Portugal – £13.30
  2. Douro Superior White 2016/17, Quinta do Crasto, Portugal – £14.82
  3. The Sparklehorse MCC 2015, Ken Forrester, South Africa – £16.63
  4. CheninBlanc Reserve 2017, Ken Forrester, South Africa – £11.29
  5. Petit Pinotage 2017, Ken Forrester, South Africa – £8.99
  6. Ixsir Grande Reserve 2012, Lebanon – £21.54

It is possible to order a tasting case containing one bottle each of the above wines. The cost of the case is £85

(Orders so far: 2 mixed cases)

1. Fizz For Valentines Day (Fells – 11 January to 14 January)

  1. TORRES CHILE, Estelado Sparkling Rosé, (País), Curicó Valley – £8.80 per bottle
  2. JANSZ TASMANIA, Premium Cuvee NV, Tasmania, Australia – £11.40 per bottle
  3. JANSZ TASMANIA, Premium Rosé NV, Tasmania, Australia – £11.40 per bottle
  4. Champagne Henriot Brut Rosé – £33.40 per bottle

Wines are in cases of six 75cl bottles. Order before Monday 14 January

(4 cases ordered)