The Wine Cru

02/07/2025

Wine Cru Wednesday - what connects the movie Jaws and wine? Technically nothing yet, however a California wine company is about to release three products to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the movie. Genius - right up my street! Not sure if there will be any in the Uk, but I've emailed the wine maker to ask!

Would you buy movie memorabilia wine?

To celebrate five decades since Spielberg’s shark thriller first terrified audiences, a California winery has launched a trio of wines.

29/06/2025

Well, let's start with Chateau Mouton d"Armailhacq 1936 (now known as Chateau d'Armailhac and the subject of a recent reel). Quite possibly one of the rarest wines we have come by.👏
We have another 1985 bottle added, which will make a great 40th birthday or anniversary gift.
We have started listing some 1976 and 1986 vintage wines ready for gifting next year or drinking now!🍷

Ch Laffitte Carcassett 1985
Ch Lynch Mouses 1985
St Johanner Biebelnheimer Beerenauslese 1976 - glorious late harvest sweet wine.
Gevrey Chambertin 1986
Chateau Cissac 1995

All available on our website 👇

https://bit.ly/4f9caAi

27/06/2025

Chateau Cissac Vintage 1995

A traditional claret much loved by critics and consumers alike. Great ageing potential.

Typical Blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot. 75cl Bottle. Abv 13%.

Bottle condition, capsule good, Label bin soiled, wine level base of neck.

Three bottles available on our website.

25/06/2025

Wine Cru Wednesday - the 2025 Global Sparkling Masters is an annual event tasting wines from many countries and handing out medals. It's worth checking out the list of medalists as they are grouped in price brackets, starting with the under £10 category. Unfortunately they don’t tell you who stocks them, but a quick google or AI search will help with that!

Do you have a favourite fizz!🥂🍾

Few categories are as cosmopolitan and successful as sparkling wine, with winners from Italy to Hungary, England and South Africa, writes Patricia Stefanowicz.

22/06/2025

Chateau Musar in Magnum bottle, don't mind if I do! We have limited stock of both 2008 and 2009 vintage.
Joining them on this weeks new listings is a pair of Rioja's from 2010 vintage. Vina Ardanza and Muga Selection Especial. Both highly regarded wines that would make an interesting comparison side by side.
A couple of clarets for the birth year or anniversary hunters. Chateau Leoville Barton 1975 and Amiral De Beychavelle 1985.
Finishing of the new selection is a fabulous white Burgundy from Joseph Drouhin!

All available via the 🔗below 👇

https://bit.ly/4f9caAi

18/06/2025

Wine Cru Wednesday - I spotted this article on Vinhos Verdes from Portugal. Being lucky enough to travel to Portugal over the last few years, we have tasted quite a few. We have also shown one at a Southside Wine Club event and it went down very well. They are worth seeking out for a fresh crisp white, especially if the sun is shining!

Have you tried a Vinho Verdes? Any recommendations?

Last week's Vinhos Verdes Trade & Press Tasting in Westminster shed light on the diversity of wine styles coming from this part of northern Portugal.

15/06/2025

An interesting mix with something for everyone, including a vertical tasting of Chateau Coutet, Barsac, Sauterne, Bordeaux. Vintages 1995 to 2000. A sweet wine lovers dream.👏
Also from Bordeaux we have a 1978 Chateau Haut Brion. 1988 Chateau Talbot and 1995 Chateau La lagune. All should be drinking well.🍷
Italy is represented by 2017 Castello Dei Rampolla Sammarco. A highly regarded Chianti Classico.🍇
From further afar 2017 Cuvelier Los Andes Grand Vin, Argentina.
Last but by no means least a 1985 vintage Port from Pocas. Ideal for a 40th celebration.🎁

Follow the link🔗👇

https://bit.ly/4f9caAi

08/06/2025

This week, along with five great clarets, we have a Gran Reserva Rioja 2007 from Marquis de Riscal and one of Chile's top wines. Clos Apalta 2020. A wine produced from some Carmenere vines planted between 1915 and 1920.🍇

The clarets are:-
Chateau La Bienfaisance 2006
Lacoste Borie 2005
Chateau Belair 2004
Chateau Cissac 1996
Chateau Fombrauge 1982

You can view and buy these wines by following the link👇

https://bit.ly/4f9caAi

04/06/2025

Wine Cru Wednesday - This week, a look at wines under £10. There are indeed good wines out there in this category so anything, like this Drinks Business article, that can help us find them is a bonus. One of the wines, Carpineto, is available from Majestic. Watch out for the next promotional offer.🍇🍷

What is your favourite wine that’s under a tenner❓

The best wines selling for sub £10, featuring Cava for sparkling, Chile and South Africa for whites as well as Spain and Italy for reds.

01/06/2025

From Bordeaux and Burgundy in France to South Africa via Portugal and Hungary.

Chateau Cissac, one of our favourite wines from the 1979 vintage and Chateau Fombrauge 1982. One of the best Bordeaux vintages of the last century.
We have a 1986 Alex Corton for anyone looking for a 40th birthday or anniversary next year.
The other new listings are all sweet wines starting with two from the 1985 vintage. A sweet Pinot Noir for Hungary and a classic vintage Port from Croft.
Boplass 1989 is described on the label as a Late Bottle Vintage Port. A South African vintage fortified wine made in the Port style.

Cheek them out 👇
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28/05/2025

Wine Cru Wednesday - I am and always have been a big fan of Cabernet Sauvignon and this article shows the breadth of varying styles available on the market. It also highlights the wines in price brackets starting with wines under £10 all the way up to £100 plus.🍇🍷

What is your favourite Cabernet Sauvignon?

From France to South Africa, Australia, Chile and Spain, Cabernet Sauvignon remains the benchmark for top-quality red wine, says Patricia Stefanowicz MW.

25/05/2025

We've been lucky to source a few more bottles from 1985 and 1975 for those looking for a 40th or 50th birthday or anniversary gift. In fact we have found a 1955 if you need a 70th gift!

Two other rare vintages added are:-

Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1960. In quite good nick for its age.
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1950. Its been in the wars, but a collectors item for sure.

Link to our website to view these wines 👇

https://bit.ly/4f9caAi