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The List
WINE SELECTION
2020 / 2021
WELCOME
Welcome to the First Edition of “The List” from Edwards Wine Merchants.
Established by Terry and Suzanne Edwards some 40 Therefore, many rosé wines are less coloured versions
years ago, “Edwards of Leighton Buzzard” has developed of darker red wines because the skins have been left
into the composite On Trade drinks supplier it is today. in contact with the juice for less time during the wine
We are proud to offer a comprehensive range of beers, making process.
soft drinks and spirits to our customers, accompanied by
a current list of well over 300 wines from all over the There are many factors which affect the growing of
world, including some that we import exclusively into grapes and the production of wine, the weather arguably
the UK. being the leader with soil, pests and diseases also
contributing significantly.
We are proud to be members of the Society of Vintners,
the largest independent wine buying group in the UK, The making of wine is an art form, much of which is of
enabling us to access wines from across the wine no interest to the vast majority of us who simply want
making world. to enjoy the end product so we hope that you will find
“The List” interesting, useful and that you will find at least
Wine is defined as being the “total or partial fermentation a few wines that will work well in your own business.
of fresh grapes”. Over 30 billion litres are produced each
year, about 75% of it in Europe. Consumption is largely If you have any queries or need any assistance selecting
concentrated on those regions where it is produced and the ideal wines for your business or want some help in
the major sources of wine for the UK market are Europe building your staff’s confidence with wine, please ask
(Italy, France and Spain), Australia, New Zealand, South your account manager who will be only too pleased
America (Chile and Argentina) and South Africa. to assist.
There are several thousand grape varieties capable of
producing wine and very often the same grape may be Thanks for reading and enjoy!
known by different names in different countries and even
different names in different regions of the same country.
The most popular varietals are well known to drinkers in The Edwards Team
the UK. Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay
being the leading varietals for white wine and Merlot,
Shiraz and Malbec leading the way for red. When it
comes to rosé wine, many drinkers may not realise that
the colour of a wine comes from the pigment contained
in the skin rather than the colour of the juice. If you
squeeze a red grape, the juice will run clear the same
as a white grape.
CONTENTS
FRANCE 2 DESSERT / PORT 47
Alsace 3
Beaujolais 3 SPARKLING 48
Bordeaux 3 France 49
Burgundy 4 Spain 49
Languedoc 4 Italy 49
Loire Valley 7
Provence 7 CHAMPAGNE 51
Regional France 8
Rhône 8 SINGLE SERVE 54
Vin de France 9 One 4 One 55
Williams Grove 55
GERMANY 12 Premium 56
Sparkling 56
ITALY 14 Got The Ticket - PET 56
SPAIN 22
PORTUGAL 24
USA 28
California 29
AUSTRALIA 30
ARGENTINA 34
NEW ZEALAND 36
CHILE 40
SOUTH AFRICA 44
Cheers!
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England
Belgium
Germany
English Channel
Luxembourg
CHAMPAGNE
ALSACE
LOIRE VALLEY
BURGUNDY Switzerland
BEAUJOLAIS
Atlantic Ocean
BORDEAUX
Italy
RHÔNE
VALLEY
PROVENCE
LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON Corsica
Spain
FRANCE
One of the most influential countries in terms of wine The idea of ageing wine in small barrels made from
production and exports around the world. It led the way new oak originated in France, as did most of the grapes
in European wine legislation and most internationally commonly found in wines from the “New World”.
recognised grape varieties originated from France.
French wine-growers have a unique variety of soils,
microclimates and grapes available to them and no
matter what sort of wine you like to drink - Australian,
Spanish, Italian, New Zealand – the chances are that in
some way, at some time, its flavour has been influenced
by the wines of France.
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FRANCE
ALSACE BORDEAUX
WHITE RED
Cuvée Michel Léon Gewürztraminer Château Lavison Bordeaux Rouge
Cuvée Michel Léon Riesling Bordeaux Rouge, “Château de l’Hermitage”
Cuvée Michel Léon Pinot Gris Bordeaux Superieur, “Château Tour de Perrigal”
Powerful and complex nose with red fruit aromas.
Cuvée Michel Léon Pinot Blanc Well balanced with vanilla notes.
Bn Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Rouge
Merlot dominant blend. Full, firm and richly fruited.
BEAUJOLAIS Bn Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Réserve
Graves Rouge
RED Intense red fruit aromas with a touch of minerality
and an elegant structure.
Beaujolais Villages Patriarche
Light and fruity with a cherry red hue. An elegant Bn Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Réserve
palate of soft red fruits. St Emillion
Mild spice of saffron and cardamom with jammy red
Fleurie, “Le Quartier” du Cru Beaujolais and black fruits, a touch of chocolate and a beautiful
smooth finish.
Château Preuillac Medoc Cru Bourgeois
Rich and aromatic in an open, modern in style. Merlot
dominated delivering ripe, sweet fruits and an easy to
drink finish.
Lussac St Emilion, “Château Les Vieilles Pierres”
Château Milon “Cuvée Caprice”, St Emilion
Château Val d’Or, St Emilion Grand Cru
Pomerol, Château la Patache
WHITE
Bn Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Bordeaux Blanc
Sauvignon and Semillon. Round and fresh with
lemon and grapefruit flavours.
Bn Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Sauvignon Blanc
Fresh and expressive typical of the Bordeaux region with
aromatic herbs and an attractive zesty finish.
Bn Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Réserve
Graves Blanc
Aromas of passion fruit and grapefruit. Rich and complex
with notes of citrus and pineapple.
ROSÉ
Bn Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Rosé
Aromas of strawberries and raspberries with fresh
aromatic herb flavours.
Bordeaux Rosé, Château Haut Mouleyre
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FRANCE
BURGUNDY LANGUEDOC
RED RED
Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Patriarche Domaine de la Baume Merlot “Grand Châtaignier”
Complex and developed red fruit aromas of cherries Spicy, chocolaty and berry nose followed by a palate of
and strawberries. ripe fruit from the Pays d’Oc.
Gevrey-Chambertin, Patriarche Domaine de la Baume Syrah “La Jeunesse”
Aromas of ripe red fruit, black pepper, bilberry and violet
Nuits-St-Georges, Patriarche with soft and silky tannins.
Syrah, Baron Philippe de Rothschild Pays d’Oc
Black fruit aromas with an attractive freshness and
WHITE refined tannins with a long finish.
La Chablisiene “Pas Si Petit” Petit Chablis
Lightly spiced fresh fruits on the nose and a round Pinot Noir, Bn Philippe de Rothschild Pays d’Oc
fresh palate. Morello cherries on nose. A fresh and fruity palate with a
refined finish so typical of Pinot Noir.
Chablis, Moreau “Elegance”
Merlot, Baron Philippe de Rothschild Pays d’Oc
Chablis, Simonnet-Febvre Aromas of jammy red and black fruits. Powerful, supple
and well integrated on the palate.
Chablis Premier Cru, Montmains, Simonnet-Febvre
La Chablisiene Chablis “L’Onciale”
Bright and clear with aromas of white fruit, soft spice and
WHITE
a pleasant minerality. Viognier, Bn Philippe de Rothschild Pays d’Oc
A nose of soft, tropical fruits with a fresh and
La Chablisiene Chablis Premier Cru Côte de Lechet fruity palate.
Aromas of soft spices, oak and white fleshed fruits with
a floral, mineral palate. Sauvignon Blanc, Bn Philippe de Rothschild Pays d’Oc
Dry, crisp and fresh with subtle citrus fruit and floral
Pouilly Fuissé, Patriarche aromas of box and broom.
Chardonnay, Bn Philippe de Rothschild Pays d’Oc
Round and creamy with aniseed and vine peaches on
the nose. Unoaked.
Picpoul de Pinet Domaine de la Serre
Fresh lemon and grapefruit aromas with crunchy apple
fruit flavours.
“Parlez Vous” Picpoul de Pinet, IGP
Domaines de la Baume Sauvignon Blanc “Les Mariés”
Fresh and fruity; lightly herbaceous with citrus and
tropical fruit characters.
Domaines de la Baume Viognier “Elisabeth”
Full bodied taste that develops into a fresh and
spicy finale.
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FRANCE LOIRE VALLEY PROVENCE WHITE ROSÉ Muscadet Sevre et Maine sur lie, Domaine Gadais Chemin de Provence “la Grande Réserve” Raspberries and strawberries with more exotic A nose of citrus and lemon with concentrated apple fruits in the background. Perfectly balanced. fruit flavours. Ideal with seafood. Sancerre AOC, Domaine de la Perrière Pouilly Fumé, Saget ROSÉ Parlez Vous “La Loire” Cabernet-Franc Rosé A rather fresh attack, fruity and well balanced on the palate with an elegant finish. Rosé d’Anjou “La Jaglerie” Sancerre Rosé Domaine dela Perriere Edwards Wine Merchants | Wine Selection | www.edwardsdrinks.com 7
FRANCE REGIONAL FRANCE RHÔNE VALLEY RED RED “Parlez Vous” Malbec IGP Côtes du Rhône, “Commandeur de St Michel” An expressive bouquet of blackcurrant. Well-balanced and nicely structured. Costieres de Nimes, Domaine de Montroche Réserve “Le Havre de Paix” Rouge, VdP de l’Aude Crozes Hermitage Andéol Salavert Pleasant and easy drinking with flavours of red fruit, spice and currants. “Cuvée Papale” Châteauneuf du Pape WHITE “Le Havre de Paix” Blanc, Côtes de Gascogne Dry and lively with notes of white flowers, pears and peaches. 8 www.edwardsdrinks.com | Wine Selection | Edwards Wine Merchants
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VIN DE FRANCE
RED WHITE
Merlot “Pierre Lacasse” Sauvignon Blanc “Pierre Lacasse”
Cabernet Sauvignon “Pierre Lacasse” Chardonnay “Pierre Lacasse”
Patriarche “Héritage” Rouge Patriarche “Héritage” Blanc
Notes of raspberry and fresh blackcurrant fruit flavours
which linger on the finish. “Baron d’Arignac” Colombard
Aromas of peach and ripened fruit. A fuller bodied
Cabernet Sauvignon, “Baron d’Arignac” aromatic style, being great with fish or as an aperitif.
Powerful and spicy with aromas of jammy fruit.
Matches well with red meats and cheese. Chardonnay, Patriarche Père et Fils
From fruit sourced in the Pays d’Oc and Charentes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Patriarche Père et Fils regions. Floral aromas with hints of citrus and
exotic fruits.
Merlot, Patriarche Père et Fils
Aromas of black fruits followed by spicy notes with a well Sauvignon Blanc, Patriarche Père et Fils
rounded, silky palate. Citrus and yellow fruit bouquet with a fresh and well
balanced palate.
Pinot Noir, Patriarche Père et Fils
Hints of vanilla on the nose with ripe red fruits on the Viognier, Patriarche Père et Fils
palate. Rich and mouth filling. From across the Languedoc. White flowers and exotic
fruits on the nose with white fruits on the palate.
ROSÉ
Rosé “Pierre Lacasse”
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Netherlands
SACHSEN
SAALE-UNSTRUT
AHR
MITTELRHEIN
MOSEL-SAAR-RUWER
RHEINGAU
FRANKEN
Czech Republic
NAHE
RHEINHESSEN
PFALZ
WÜRTTEMBERG
France
BADEN
Austria
Switzerland
Italy
GERMANY
German vineyards lie in the southern half of the country The system of wine quality grading in Germany is distinct
and are typically close to the northern limit for wine in that it is dependent on grape ripeness rather than
production. The climate is cool and damp and may be vineyard location.
described as “marginal” in wine making terms, leading to
the production of wines that are lower in alcohol and high
in acidity. In some poor years, the grapes may not fully
ripen at all.
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Germany
Austria
Hungary
Switzerland TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE
Romania
LOMBARDY
FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA
VALLE D’AOSTA
Slovenia
Croatia
VENETO
PIEDMONT
Serbia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
EMILIA-ROMAGNA
LIGURIA
France
LE MARCHE
Montenegro
Kosovo
TUSCANY
ABRUZZO
UMBRIA
MOLISE Adriatic Sea
Corsica
LAZIO
PUGLIA
Albania
BASILICATA
CAMPANIA
SARDEGNA
CALABRIA
Ionian Sea
SICILY
Mediterranean Sea
ITALY
Continually competing with France for the title of largest Easily the two major successes for Italian winemakers
volume producing country, cultivation of “the vine” in in recent years have been the huge increases in the sales
Italy was developed by two different peoples. The Greeks of Pinot Grigio and Prosecco, both thanks to their easy
brought their knowledge through the South from Sicily drinking styles.
and in the North, the Etruscans. Little is really known
about the Etruscan people as they were destroyed by the
growing power of the Romans. Traditionally, the wines of
Italy have been made only with indigenous grapes, and
many still are, but international varieties have increasingly
become more popular with winemakers.
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RED
“Cortestrada” Sangiovese IGT Rubicone Nero D’Avola Intrigo
A warm and delicate nose of ripe berries with spicy
“La Casada” Sangiovese IGT Rubicone notes. A full bodied wine with subtle velvety tannins.
An intense, bright and floral bouquet. Well balanced,
full of bright red fruits and soft tannins. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, “San Giorgio”
“La Casada” Merlot vino d’Italia Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Avegiano
A clean bouquet with notes of red currants and violets.
Warm, smooth and soft on the palate. Biferno Rosso Riserva DOC Molise, Tombacco
An intense roma of spices, vanilla, cinnamon and wood
“Verosso” Primitivo IGT Apulia - Salento with fully rounded flavours of plum and cherry.
Intense, fragrant and rich with velvety dark fruits and
chocolate on the palate. Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso, Famiglia Pasqua
Tombacco Aglianico del Beneventano, Campania Cannonau di Sardegna Tenuta “l’Ariosa”
Negroamaro, Tombacco Intrigo Selvarossa Salice Salentino Riserva,
Cantine di Palme, Puglia
“Caleo” Negroamaro IGT Salento Velvety and dark with sweet chocolate and raisin flavours.
Rich and spicy, full on the palate with supple
round tannins. “Diodoro” Primitivo di Manduria DOP
Complex aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherry and
Sangiovese, Angelo Borrani “Governo” plum with a light hint of cinnamon. Full bodied, warm
From old vines using the Amarone method where and silky.
grapes are dried before pressing. Outstanding!
Amarone della Valpolicella Famiglia Pasqua
Arcano Nero D’Avola
Brunello di Montalcino Rocca delle Macìe
Chianti, Antico Fregio DOCG
Ruby red colour with a fragrance of violets in a dry Barolo Neirano
style with light tannins. One of the finest wines of the world. Deep colour with
delicate floral aromas and vanilla notes.
Chianti Classico, Rocca delle Macìe
Marchesi di Barolo Classico
Barbera d’Asti, Neirano
This is a rich mouth filler with fruit characters and spice
notes from wood ageing.
Chianti Vernaiolo Rocca Delle Macìe
Valpolicella, Pasqua
Dry with a very pronounced bouquet of cherries and a
soft and lingering finish.
Valpolicella DOC Famiglia Pasqua
Well crafted with spicy oak on the nose and flavours of
red cherries and cinnamon.
“Romeo & Juliet” Passimento Rosso
“Rosso Emporio” Nero d’Avola - Merlot
Ripe cherry, blackcurrant and light spice aromas with a
palate of dark fruits, spices and a supple finish.
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WHITE
Catarratto, Pinot Grigio “Cortestrada” IGT Terre Siciliane Soave Classico “Villa Borghetti” Famiglia Pasqua
Delicate aromas of white flowers and golden delicious
“La Casada” Trebbiano IGT Rubicone apples. Fresh and tangy on the palate.
A simple fragrant bouquet. A light, refreshing and easy
drinking wine. Verdicchio dei castelli di Jesi, Monte Schiavo
Delicate, fresh and fruity with aromas of ripened apricots.
“La Casada” Pinot Grigio IGT Terre Siciliane On the palate, an intense and long lasting almond flavour.
A distinctive fruity bouquet and a full bodied, well
balanced flavour. Orvieto Classico Secco, Vallesanta
Dry and refreshing with a hint of almonds.
“Orizzonti” Pinot Grigio DOC Delle Venezie
A large and fresh bouquet with apple notes. Clean and Orvieto Classico Amabile, Vallesanta
fresh on the palate with a pleasant minerality. A refined fruity bouquet with a medium dry and gently
rounded palate.
“Arcano” Pinot Grigio IGT Terre Siciliane
Gavi Cantine Neirano
Pinot Grigio “Poesie” Floral aromas with fruit characters of lemon, grapefruit
and granny smith apples.
Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie, Pasqua “Le Collezioni”
Vermentino di Sardegna DOC “L’Ariosa”
Pinot Grigio “San Giorgio” DOC Delle Venezie A delicate perfume of summer fruits with a lively and
Notes of nuts, pear, melon and even a hint of banana. fresh minerality on the palate.
Beautifully balanced with fresh citrus acidity.
Lugana Azienda Agricola, CaMaiol, Lombardy
“Bianco Emporio” Catarratto - Inzolia
Fresh citrus fruit aromas, soft notes of toasted almonds Gavi del Cummune di Gavi “Alasia”
combining with grapefruit flavours.
Gavi di Gavi, “Conti di Alari”
“Caleo” Pecorino IGT Terre di Chieti
Intense impressions of white pulped fruit. Well balanced Pecorino Bianco IGT Terre Sabelli
with good acidity and a long finish.
Falanghina IGT Beneventano “Piantaferro”
“Vivolo di Sasso” Chardonnay IGT Veneto
Tones of fresh fruit. Delicate and elegant. “Romeo & Juliet” Passimento Bianco Pasqua
Intense aromas of citrus fruit, almond and peaches with
Roccamena Chiara Grillo Terre Siciliane IGT a refreshing well balanced and lingering finish.
A fragrant nose of lowers, jasmine and green pepper
with citrus and exotic fruits on the palate. Sauvignon Blanc IGT Collevento Friuli
Intense aromas of citrus fruit, almond and peaches with
Frascati Superiore, “Gotto d’Oro” a refreshing well balanced and lingering finish.
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ITALY ROSÉ “Cortestrada” Veneto Rosato Vino d’Italia “La Casada” Pinot Grigio Rosato IGT Terre Siciliane Light rose in colour with an elegant bouquet of acacia flowers. Dry, soft and well balanced. “Orizzonti” Pinot Grigio Rosato DOC delle Venezie An elegant bouquet with intense notes of acacia flowers. Rounded and well balanced. Pinot Grigio Rosé, “Arcano” IGT Terre Siciliane Pinot Grigio Rosé, “Mater Anna”, Pasqua Cerasuolo DOC Casal Bordino Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Distinctive aromas of ripe cherry fruit. Edwards Wine Merchants | Wine Selection | www.edwardsdrinks.com 19
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Bay of Biscay
France
PAÍS VASCO
GALICIA CASTILLA Y LEÓN
NAVARRA
LA RIOJA
Atlantic
ARAGÓN CATALUNYA
Ocean
CASTILLA-LA MANCHA MADRID
Portugal
VALENCIA
EXTREMADURA
MURCIA Mediterranean Sea
ANDALUCÍA
Alboran Sea
Algeria
Morocco
SPAIN
Spain has more land “under vines” than any other country Spain also produces its traditional method sparkling wine
but ranks only third in terms of production. The wines “Cava”. Much maligned in recent years and struggling
produced in Spain are mostly dry in style and can be red, to compete with the easier drinking prosecco from
white or rosé. Spain also produces sherry, an “aged” style Italy which is pity as a good cava is easily able to rival
which is produced near Jerez in the south of the country. a champagne and cost so much less.
In recent years as prosperity has increased the demand
for fine wine, new, more vibrant and vigorous styles have
emerged. White wine production has never been Spain’s
strength, with most regions struggling to find wines to
suit the modern styles and tastes. The notable exception
being the North West with its Albarinos.
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RED WHITE
“Liso Veinte” Tempranillo “Liso Veinte” Viura
“Vent del Mar”, Garnacha Negra “Sinfonia” Verdejo
Bright crimson, with expressive notes of red fruits and
minerals. Plenty of fruit and sweet tannins. “Señorial” Rioja Blanco
Fruity, varietal bouquet. Lively, fresh and with
“Señorial” Tinto Rioja good balance.
“Señorial” Rioja Crianza Rioja Blanco “El Coto”
“Señorial” Rioja Reserva Coto Mayor Rioja Blanco DOC
“Don Paulino” Tinto Joven Rioja “Vent del Mar”, Garnacha Blanca
A delicate mineral quality on the nose with concentrated
“Don Paulino” Crianza Rioja full bodied texture on the palate.
Fruit aromas with an underlying subtle scent of oak and
a touch of balsamique. Albarino “Robalino”
Well-balanced, rounded and delicious, with lime, apricot
“Don Paulino” Reserva Rioja and tropical fruit aromas and flavours.
Complex aromas of spice and balsam with an oaky
fragrance being silky smooth with a subtle vanilla finish.
“El Coto” Crianza Rioja ROSÉ
“Liso Veinte” Garnacha Rosé
Coto Mayor Rioja Crianza
Señorial Rioja Rosado
“Coto de Imaz” Reserva Rioja Brilliant raspberry red colour. Fresh, fruity and
well balanced.
“Coto de Imaz” Gran Reserva Rioja
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TRAS-OS-MONTES
VINHO VERDE
DOURO VALLEY
DÃO
TAVORA-VAROSA
BAIRRADA
BEIRA INTERIOR
Atlantic Ocean
Spain
LISBOA
TEJO
ALENTEJO
SETÚBAL
MADEIRA ALGARVE
PORTUGAL
Portugal comprises a narrow coastal plain which rises Portugal is also well known for making “Vinho Verde”,
steeply to mountainous inland regions. South Westerly literally meaning “green wine”, not referring to its colour
winds from the Atlantic bring rain in the winter with but more its style which is fresh and best drunk young.
summers tending to be very hot. Portugal is probably
best known across the world for making port.
A “fortified”, mostly sweet red wine, whose production
is centred on the coastal town of Oporto.
24 www.edwardsdrinks.com | Wine Selection | Edwards Wine MerchantsPORTUGAL RED “Escapada” Vinho Tinto Aromas of ripe red fruits. Cherry and blackcurrant flavours with a fresh acidity and fine oak notes. “Vinha do Fonte”, Touriga Nacional WHITE “Escapada” Vinho Branco Lively and fresh with floral and citrus notes. Good acidity with freshness and fruit. “Escapada” Vinho Verde From the traditional varieties, Trajadura, Loureiro, Arinto and Avesso. Fresh, fruity and light. ROSÉ Escapada Vinho Rosa Edwards Wine Merchants | Wine Selection | www.edwardsdrinks.com 25
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Oregon Idaho
REDWOODS
REDWOODS
Nevada
SIERRA FOOTHILLS
INLAND VALLEYS
CENTRAL COAST
Pacific Ocean SOUTH COAST
Arizona
Mexico
USA
Wine is produced in several regions in the USA, but it is The sunny climate shows through in the nature of
the wines from California that are best known outside the wines produced, often in styles reminiscent of
it, and for good reason. Californian wine production The Rhône Valley in France. Chardonnay, Sauvignon
typically ranks in the top 5 global wine producers but and Viognier are key white varietals (with the Sauvignon
domestic demand can restrict their exports. In recent often oaked to produce what is referred to as “Fume
years, “Zinfandel Blush” has become the principal Blanc”) with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet
Californian wine available in the UK and it is unfortunate France being employed to produce wines styled as
therefore that many wine drinkers opinion on the wines “Bordeaux Blends” if not simply on their own. California’s
of the USA is clouded by this because when their power biggest contribution to the wine world however is in the
is matched with finesse, Californian wines can compare production of BIG Zinfandels (that’s red as well as the
with and even outclass their European counterparts. “Blush” form!!)
Although it will often cost a goodly amount to prove
this theory!
28 www.edwardsdrinks.com | Wine Selection | Edwards Wine MerchantsUSA CALIFORNIA RED Zinfandel “770 Miles” Flavours of blackberries with light tannins with a warm and pleasant finish. Cabernet Sauvignon “Gold County” Ruby red with ripe fruit characters of cherries and fruit jam. A great value Californian Cabernet. Napa Cellars, Napa Valley Pinot Noir WHITE "770 Miles" Chardonnay Napa Cellars, Napa Valley Chardonnay ROSÉ White Zinfandel Blush “Waters Edge” Coral pink with delicate and refreshing soft fruit flavours of strawberries and peaches. Zinfandel Rosé “Kissing Tree” Bursting with ripe aromas of wild strawberries and exotic fruit with a refreshing clean finish. Zinfandel Blush “Gold County” "Pink Orchid" Zinfandel Rosé Edwards Wine Merchants | Wine Selection | www.edwardsdrinks.com 29
QUEENSLAND
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
NEW SOUTH WALES
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
VICTORIA
Bass Strait
Tasman Sea
TASMANIA
Great Australian Bight
AUSTRALIA
Reliability, flavour and simple labelling have all Not that Australia is perfect, over-oaking and the
contributed to help Australia establish itself as a major production of wines that although technically correct,
producer of high volume selling wines. Many regions lack the soul of the French “terroir” may differentiate the
prove much too warm to produce grapes such as Pinot great from the good, but generally speaking Australian
Noir and Sauvignon Blanc but these varietals have wine production is known for quality, consistency
been established in the more cooler areas. Australian and value for money.
producers embarked upon a major planting programme
in the 1990’s which saw them able to produce cheaper
wines without having to rely on more inferior varietals.
From the mid 1980’s until well into the 2000’s Australia
arguably showed the world how to make and market the
selling of wine.
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RED WHITE
Shiraz Cabernet Brookford Chardonnay “Waters Edge”
Classic dry white with vibrant aromas and flavours of
“Euca Hill” Shiraz apple, pear and tropical fruits.
“Waters Edge” Shiraz Chardonnay-Semillon Brookford
Soft, well rounded and easy drinking with well balanced
fruit flavours and a spicy finish. Chardonnay “Euca Hill”
Mountbridge Reserve Shiraz “Lookout Ridge” Chardonnay Thomson Estate,
South Australia
“Old Station” Shiraz, Coonawarra, South Australia Bright and vibrant, with a lean, mineral character and
Aromas of blackberry and liquorice with cracked black flavours of stone fruits and jasmine.
pepper overtones.
Chardonnay Aldridge Estate
“Old Pumphouse” Shiraz, Thomson Estate,
South Australia Tempus Two, “Silver Series” Pinot Gris
Aromas of cocoa and vanilla balanced by fruit character, Crisp and refreshing with classic characters of pear on
some herbs and a bright cranberry finish. the nose and a vibrant natural acidity.
“Toolunka” Cabernet Sauvignon Thomson Estate, Tempus Two, “Copper Series” Wilde Chardonnay
South Australia
Chardonnay McGuigan “Black Label”
“The Antiquarian”, Barossa Valley Shiraz,
Thomson Estate (Parcel) Mountbridge Reserve Chardonnay
An Antiquarian collects rare and ancient books, a name
befitting the quality of this rare and exclusive wine.
Shiraz-Merlot Aldridge Estate ROSÉ
Shiraz Rosé “Euca Hill”
Tempus Two “Silver Series” Merlot
A round, plump Merlot, with red berry and bramble fruit
and a rich full palate.
Tempus Two “Silver Series” Shiraz
Red berries, with hints of white pepper and spice.
Tempus Two “Copper Series” GSM
Tempus Two “Pewter Series” Barossa Valley Shiraz
McGuigan “Black Label” Shiraz
McGuigan “Black Label” Merlot
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SALTA
TUCUMÁN
South Atlantic Ocean
CATAMARCA
LA RIOJA
SAN JUAN
MENDOZA
PATAGONIA
ARGENTINA
Wine production in Argentina has developed significantly
in the last 20 years or so. Varietals such as Malbec have
become so popular around the world that many drinkers
believe it is native to the country although maybe it is the
focus on a smaller number of varietals that has enabled
Argentinian producers to create more impressive and
commercially popular wines than the more “rustic”
styles of its native France.
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RED ROSÉ
Malbec-Shiraz “Finca Clasica” Mesa Trinas Malbec Rosé
A bright nose of strawberries and cherries. Creamy
“Toro Fuerte” Malbec, San Juan but light and refreshing with plenty of delicate, sweet
red fruit.
Malbec “Pablo Cortez”, Mendoza
A delicate mixture of berries, plums and cherries on the
nose with rounded tannins.
“Tribu” Malbec, Mendoza
The lighter side of Malbec with aromas of berries and fine
herbs. Medium bodied with round tannins.
“Old Station” Malbec, Mendoza
Fragrant aromas of cherry, kirsch and spice with
cassis and brambles leading to a cherry cinnamon
crumble finish.
Malbec Trivento “Private Selection”
Mesa Trinas Malbec
Malbec “Phebus”
Malbec Reservado “Phebus”
WHITE
Chardonnay Pablo Cortez
Mesa Trinas Torrontes
A nose of peach, apricot and honeysuckle with a dry
palate of passion fruit, honeyed lemon and orchard fruits.
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Tasman Sea
AUCKLAND
WAIKATO / BAY OF PLENTY
GISBORNE
HAWKE’S BAY
NELSON
WAIRARAPA
MARLBOROUGH
WAIPARA VALLEY / CANTERBURY
South Atlantic Ocean
CENTRAL OTAGO
NEW ZEALAND
The coolest of the southern-hemisphere wine countries New Zealand producers continue to experiment with
which really shows in the freshness and flavour of wines varietals that many European doubters believe will never
produced. The progress made in wine production since succeed but thankfully the pioneers ignore them and
the early 1970’s is quite remarkable and indeed has led continue to blaze a trail.
to an almost dominant market position in the production
of some varietals, notably Sauvignon Blanc which was
only first planted in the Marlborough region in 1973
and which started to make the rest of the world think
in the mid 1980’s. It was only when other promising
wines from the likes of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and
sparkling wines started to appear that the sceptics
were forced to reconsider.
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ATACAMA REGION
South Pacific Ocean
COQUIMBO REGION
ACONCAQGUA REGION
CENTRAL VALLEY REGION
SOUTH REGION
AUSTRAL REGION
Argentina
CHILE
Chile first made its mark on wine production with On Trade wine lists invariably feature Chilean Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot which offered softer and and Sauvignon Blanc, wines that have become major
more juicy styles than those more typically from France, volume players commercially, driven by their consistency
however its growers are now offering much more. Now and value for money. The global success of these key
etched firmly in folklore is the former “confusion” over varietals has enabled producers to expand their portfolios
Carmenere which until the mid 1990’s was incorrectly with Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
identified as Merlot meaning that between 60% and 90% enjoying significant volumes and Carmenere now well
of vineyards had been incorrectly named and at a time established in its own right along with Malbec, Syrah
when Carmenere had become almost extinct in its and some Gewürztraminer.
native Bordeaux.
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RED WHITE
Merlot “Rio Roca” Sauvignon Blanc “Rio Roca”
Cabernet Sauvignon “Volandas” Sauvignon Blanc “Volandas”
Merlot “Volandas” Chardonnay “Volandas”
“Peregrino” Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon Blanc “Peregrino”
“Peregrino” Merlot Chardonnay “Peregrino”
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva “Lomas Carrera” Sauvignon Blanc CyT
Fresh on the palate with light and mild balanced tastes
Merlot Reserva “Lomas Carrera” of peach and apples.
Carmenere Reserva “Lomas Carrera” CyT Chardonnay - Pedro Ximinez
Fruity with refreshing citric apple palate, well balanced
Cabernet Sauvignon CyT with hints of sweetness.
Flavours of red plums and chocolate, medium bodied
with a round finish. Sauvignon Blanc Concha y Toro "Mountain Range"
Light yellow colour. Hints of peaches, being fresh and
Merlot CyT fruity with a long finish.
Ruby coloured with hints of cherry and a round full
bodied lasting aroma. Chardonnay Concha y Toro "Mountain Range"
Fresh and fruity with notes of pineapple, citrus fruits and
Merlot Concha y Toro Mountain Range peaches, complex and well balanced with a fresh palate.
Bright ruby colour with suggestion of plums, cherries and
pepper, smooth and round bodied. “Lomas Carrera Reserva” Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon Concha y Toro Mountain Range “Lomas Carrera Reserva” Chardonnay
Medium bodied with rich fruit flavours and a soft,
velvety texture. "Irene Morales" Chardonnay
“Tinamou” Pinot Noir "Mas Andes" Sauvignon Blanc, Bn Philippe de Rothschild
Fresh and generous citrus and grapefruit notes with
"Irene Morales" Carménére - Cabernet Sauvignon exotic tropical fruit flavours.
"Irene Morales" Syrah - Cabernet Sauvignon
"Mas Andes" Merlot, Bn Philippe de Rothschild ROSÉ
Redcurrant, raspberry and cherry aromas with a fruit “Rio Roca” Rosé
driven palate of red and black fruits.
“Peregrino” Cabernet Rosé
"Mas Andes" Reserva Carmenere, Bn Philippe
de Rothschild Cabernet Rosé “Volandas”
Powerful and intense notes of black fruit and pepper
with vanilla and coffee.
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OLIFANTS RIVER
NORTHERN CAPE
South
Pacific
Ocean
COASTAL REGION
BREEDE RIVER VALLEY
KLEIN KAROO
CAPE SOUTH COAST
Indian Ocean
SOUTH AFRICA
There is a long history of wine making in South Africa,
but it is fair to say that its wine has struggled to match
the success of its key New World competitors. A key
reason for this is identified as the impact of the apartheid
era which meant South African wine makers were
largely cut off from international developments in both
technology and consumer taste. Improvements across
the board since the 1990’s have been significant with a
combination of ripe fruit flavours of a sunny climate and
European style structure delivering exciting wines and
good volume production.
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RED WHITE
Pinotage “Klippenkop” “Penitino” Pinot Grigio
A lovely wine, simply dry and fruity.
Merlot “Waters Edge”
Easy drinking with lively cherry and blackberry flavours “Cape Marlin” Chenin Blanc
with hints of cocoa and violets. Tropical fruit flavours being full and prominent with
a crisp lingering finish.
Ruby Cabernet “Kleindal”
Chenin Blanc “Klippenkop”
Pinotage “Kleindal”
Chenin Blanc “Kleindal”
“Penitino” Merlot
Soft and smooth with notes of red and black cherries. Sauvignon Blanc “Kleindal”
Really great value.
Sauvignon Blanc Bon Courage
“Cape Marlin” Shiraz
Bon Courage Unwooded Chardonnay
Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Rupert and
Rothschild Classique Bon Courage “Prestige Cuvée” Chardonnay
Wine partnership between Baron Benjamin de Rothschild
and Anthonij Rupert. Full complex and appetising.
Cabernet Sauvignon Bon Courage
Bon Courage “Pepper Tree” Shiraz
Pinotage Bon Courage
Shiraz “Inkara”
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DESSERT WINE PORT Château Lavignac Sauternes, Bordeaux, France (37.5cl) Sauternes, Château De Suduiraut, Bordeaux, France (37.5cl) “Vistamar” Late Harvest Moscatel, Chile (37.5cl) Aromas of white flowers, peach and apricots. Honeyed on the palate and deliciously sweet. Chianti Classico Vin Santo, Rocca Dela Macìe, Italy (50cl) A bouquet rich with honey, nectar and dried fruits. A classic dessert wine. “L’Ecrù” Passito di Sicilia, Sicily (50cl) A sweet aromatic wine. Well balanced and fruity. Rocca Sveva Recioto di Soave DOCG, Italy (50cl) An intense spicy aroma and a well rounded sweet flavour. “Windsor” Fine Ruby Young, fruit character with a perfect balance. Great with desserts or cheese. “Windsor” Special Reserve Fresh, rich and full bodied with plum and spice characters. “Graham’s” Late Bottled Vintage Enticing aromas of red and black fruits with notes of mint and eucalyptus. “Graham’s” 10 Year Old Tawny Pale amber colour with a nose of mandarin oranges and a palate of honeyed fruit. Edwards Wine Merchants | Wine Selection | www.edwardsdrinks.com 47
VALLÉE DE LA MARNE
MONTAGNE DE REIMS
CÔTE DES BLANCS
CÔTE DE SÉZANNE
CÔTE DES BAR
SPARKLING
From Champagne at the top of the pile all the way down Champagne is made using one of or a combination
through the various methods of producing wine with of three possible grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot
bubbles, there is a wealth of choice and price to pay. Noir and Pinot Meunier) and must be produced in the
champagne region in Northern France. Other sparkling
Production methods vary, from secondary fermentation wines employing the traditional method and which are
in bottle (the “champagne” or “traditional” method) well worth looking out as are invariably just as good
through secondary fermentation in a large tank to and for a fraction of the cost are Cava (Spain), Cremant
wine carbonated in a way that would be used to make (regionalised across France), Saumur (Loire Valley,
i.e. lemonade. France). Most other countries producing wine will have
something to offer including England, whose sparkling
Champagne continues to be the premium sparkling wines have become truly world class in recent years but
wine of choice although volumes are significantly lower do carry a champagne price tag.
than the more “easy drinking” and affordable current
favourite “Prosecco”.
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FRANCE ITALY
WHITE WHITE
“Louis Perdrier” Brut “Nua” Prosecco Spumante
Delightful French sparkling wine. Soft and dry with an
all round delicacy and freshness. Botter Prosecco Spumante
Delicately fruity with a slightly aromatic bouquet being
Patriarche Crémant de Bourgogne Brut well balanced with a light body.
Great Champagne alternative with creamy fruit palate,
elegant bubbles and a fine, persistent finish. “Cortestrada” Prosecco
Crisp and delicate with notes of apples, peach and acacia.
“Cortestrada” Prosecco 1.5L Magnum
ROSÉ
“Louis Perdrier” Rosé Famiglia Pasqua “Romeo & Juliet” Prosecco Brut DOC
Light with good fruit showing through. A a great
colour too!
ROSÉ
“Nua” Rosé Spumante
SPAIN
Botter Rosato Spumante
Prosecco style being dry, soft and well balanced on the
WHITE palate with red berry fruit characteristics.
“Gran Livenza” Cava
Famiglia Pasqua “Romeo & Juliet” Rosé Spumante
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CHAMPAGNE
WHITE ROSÉ
Castelnau Brut Classique NV Castelnau Rosé NV
Rich and balanced on the palate with delicate aromatic A telling alchemy of Chardonnay and the Pinots, this is
notes, bags of complexity and personality. a cuvée with subtlety and roundness.
Castelnau Demi-Sec NV “Jules Feraud” Rosé NV
Delicate fruity flavours of cooked yellow plums with a
touch of tropical fruit. Lanson “Black Label” NV
Castelnau “Blanc de Blancs” Lanson Rosé NV
Roasted almonds and hazelnuts while figs, candied
lemon and biscuit notes combine to form an intense Moët & Chandon “Brut Imperial” NV
and lingering finish.
Moët & Chandon Rosé Imperial NV
Champagne Barons de Rothschild NV
Veuve Clicquot Brut NV
“Jules Feraud” Brut NV
An excellent non-vintage, with a fine mousse of tiny Veuve Clicquot Rosé NV
bubbles and generous apple fruit and yeasty flavours.
Bollinger “Special Cuvée” Brut NV
“Jules Feraud” Brut NV (37.5cl Half Bottle)
Bollinger Rosé NV
“Jules Feraud” Brut NV (1.5L Magnum)
Dom Pérignon
“Jules Feraud” Brut NV (3.0L Jeroboam)
Krug “Grande Cuvée”
Lanson “Black Label” NV
Laurent Perrier “Cuvée Rosé” NV
Moët & Chandon “Brut Imperial” NV
Veuve Clicquot Brut NV
Bollinger “Special Cuvée” Brut NV
Dom Pérignon
Krug “Grande Cuvée”
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SINGLE SERVE We are pleased to offer an extensive selection of single serve still and sparkling wines which now include the premium options of our top selling Neptune Point Marlborough Sauvignon and Old Station Malbec wines. Still wines are available in 187.5ml bottles with the sparkling wines in 200ml. Our “Got the Ticket”, plastic bottle range are ideal for outside catering functions, bars and festivals. 54 www.edwardsdrinks.com | Wine Selection | Edwards Wine Merchants
SINGLE SERVE RANGES
ONE 4 ONE WILLIAMS GROVE
RED RED
Shiraz 24 x 187.5ml Shiraz 24 x 187.5ml
Merlot 24 x 187.5ml Merlot 24 x 187.5ml
Cabernet Sauvignon 24 x 187.5ml
Malbec 24 x 187.5ml WHITE
Sauvignon Blanc 24 x 187.5ml
Chardonnay 24 x 187.5ml
WHITE
Sauvignon Blanc 24 x 187.5ml Pinot Grigio 24 x 187.5ml
Chardonnay 24 x 187.5ml
Pinot Grigio 24 x 187.5ml ROSÉ
Zinfandel Rosé 24 x 187.5ml
Liebfraumilch 24 x 187.5ml
ROSÉ
Zinfandel Blush 24 x 187.5ml
Dry Rosé 24 x 187.5ml
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WINE STYLES
Red, White or Rosé?
From dry to sweet and light to full-bodied. Sparkling
or fortified. There are wines for every taste.
RED ROSÉ
Fresh, Fruity and lighter bodied For some, rosé is just for summer, or frankly never!
Simple and juicy for drinking today. If oak is present, For others it is the best of both worlds or the world itself.
you will hardly notice it. Bright, dark, dry, sweet.
Loire French, Valpolicella and Bardolino from Italy, Most red grape varieties are capable of making good
Cinsault, some Pinot Noir’s. rosés but many rosés are a blend of white wine with a
dash of something red to colour as required. Some of
Medium to full-bodied the best will typically be made from Grenache,
Well flavoured but not “blockbusting”. Some oak ageing. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz (Syrah) or Merlot.
French Bordeaux, Italian Chianti and Montepulciano
d’Abruzzo, Rioja, Chilean Merlot, NZ Pinot Noir.
Full Bodied and powerful
Big, spiced and oaky. Mouth-filling flavour and texture.
Maybe tannic when young and need time to mature
and integrate.
Australian Shiraz, Argentinian Malbec, Rhône from
France, Italian Primitivo and Amarone. Californian
Zinfandel, Spanish Ribera del Duero.
WHITE
Crisp, dry and light bodied
Tend to be pale, young and without the influence of oak
and with a finish that is crisp and refreshing.
Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadet, Un-oaked Chardonnay,
Pinot Grigio, Garganega, Pecorino.
Aromatic and floral - Dry to medium-sweet
Tend to be marked out by their floral, spicy or fruity
aromas. Can be light or medium-full bodied.
Viognier, Riesling. Gewürtztraminer, Moscatel.
Tangy or steely, medium-bodied
Largely oak-free, assertive and sometimes pungent,
dry white wines with a zesty character.
NZ, Chile and Loire Sauvignon’s. Bordeaux whites,
Spanish Albarinho, Portugal and Austria.
Full bodied and richly flavoured
White wines with power and oaky depth.
Not just Chardonnay.
Chardonnay from the New World, Burgundies, Rhône,
Spain and Southern Italy.
Viognier, barrel fermented Chenin Blanc, White Rioja.
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Exploring wines and trying something new
SPARKLING One of the biggest challenges is getting the customer to
try something new. After all, they tend to know what they
Sparkling wines come in all shapes and sizes. The like and further know that they are paying more in a pub
quality market still dominated by Champagne and the or restaurant than if they were buying to drink at home
value, volume fizz by Italian Prosecco. The better value and are reluctant to buy something they may not enjoy.
“traditional” (or champagne) method will see you trying
French Cremant’s, Saumur and good quality Cava from But still, it’s always worth giving the customer the chance
Spain. Most wine producing countries will produce some to say “No thanks” and so here are a few “If you like…..,
“fizz” to varying degrees of success and the English why not try….?” Suggestions to give to your staff when
sparkling wine business has grown significantly in trying to encourage your customer to trade up or try
quality, reputation and value in recent years. With many something different.
reputable Champagne producers buying up significant
chunks of the English South Coast. If you like Unoaked Aussie Chardonnay, why not try a
French Chablis?
Champagne, Cremant’s and Saumur from France, Cava
from Spain, Prosecco from Italy. Australia, New Zealand, If you like Viognier, why not try an Argentinian Torrontes?
the USA and England all produce good quality at varying
price points, using various grape varieties typical of If you like Pinot Grigio, why not try a Muscadet or
sparkling wine production and some more unusual. Picpoul de Pinet?
If you like New Zealand Sauvignon, why not try
a Sancerre?
If you like Oaky whites, why not try White Rioja and
Southern Burgundies?
If you like lighter bodied reds, have you tried Valpolicella?
If you like Chilean Red, have you tried something
from Bordeaux?
If you like Pinot Noir, have you tried something from
Burgundy or even the South of France?
If you like Malbec, have you tried Aussie Shiraz or
Primitivo from Puglia?
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