Independent Wine Merchant in South West London

An evening of discovery of the amazing range of wine styles that this huge country produces.  Whites vary from rich Chardonnays in Western Australia to the light but complex Semillons of Hunter Valley, reds from elegant Pinot Noirs of Victoria to the blockbuster ‘GSM’s and Shirazes of South Australia, and of course Tasmania produces some pretty stunning fizz.

An evening of discovery of the amazing range of wine styles that this huge country produces.  Whites vary from rich Chardonnays in Western Australia to the light but complex Semillons of Hunter Valley, reds from elegant Pinot Noirs of Victoria to the blockbuster ‘GSM’s and Shirazes of South Australia, and of course Tasmania produces some pretty stunning fizz.

An evening of discovery of the amazing range of wine styles that this huge country produces.  Whites vary from rich Chardonnays in Western Australia to the light but complex Semillons of Hunter Valley, reds from elegant Pinot Noirs of Victoria to the blockbuster ‘GSM’s and Shirazes of South Australia, and of course Tasmania produces some pretty stunning fizz.

The revered grape variety of Burgundy is thought to be one of the most difficult to grow, with its tendency to mutate in the vineyard, and its extreme sensitivity to ‘terroir’.  Luckily for wine lovers, the perseverance of wine makers across the planet has allowed a variety of styles to emerge that express Pinot’s wonderful complexity.  We will enjoy wines from five continents.

The revered grape variety of Burgundy is thought to be one of the most difficult to grow, with its tendency to mutate in the vineyard, and its extreme sensitivity to ‘terroir’.  Luckily for wine lovers, the perseverance of wine makers across the planet has allowed a variety of styles to emerge that express Pinot’s wonderful complexity.  We will enjoy wines from five continents.

The revered grape variety of Burgundy is thought to be one of the most difficult to grow, with its tendency to mutate in the vineyard, and its extreme sensitivity to ‘terroir’.  Luckily for wine lovers, the perseverance of wine makers across the planet has allowed a variety of styles to emerge that express Pinot’s wonderful complexity.  We will enjoy wines from five continents.

This month we are challenging ourselves, finding wines that are grown at altitudes over 500m above sea level.  With altitude come sunshine and heat (yes, high places really are closer to the sun), but cool nights (heat is lost quickly in the thinner air), perfect for extending growing season and ensuring complex flavours and elegant structure. We will enjoy wines from places as varied as Switzerland, Sicily, Sardinia and Salta (and others not beginning with ‘S’).

This month we are challenging ourselves, finding wines that are grown at altitudes over 500m above sea level.  With altitude come sunshine and heat (yes, high places really are closer to the sun), but cool nights (heat is lost quickly in the thinner air), perfect for extending growing season and ensuring complex flavours and elegant structure. We will enjoy wines from places as varied as Switzerland, Sicily, Sardinia and Salta (and others not beginning with ‘S’).

This month we are challenging ourselves, finding wines that are grown at altitudes over 500m above sea level.  With altitude come sunshine and heat (yes, high places really are closer to the sun), but cool nights (heat is lost quickly in the thinner air), perfect for extending growing season and ensuring complex flavours and elegant structure. We will enjoy wines from places as varied as Switzerland, Sicily, Sardinia and Salta (and others not beginning with ‘S’).

We’re past the Spring Bank Holiday so summer is starting, time for some sparkle.  We will explore what differentiates Cava and Crémant, the different quality levels of Prosecco, and why Champagne is being challenged by not only English but Italian winemakers.

We’re past the Spring Bank Holiday so summer is starting, time for some sparkle.  We will explore what differentiates Cava and Crémant, the different quality levels of Prosecco, and why Champagne is being challenged by not only English but Italian winemakers.

We’re past the Spring Bank Holiday so summer is starting, time for some sparkle.  We will explore what differentiates Cava and Crémant, the different quality levels of Prosecco, and why Champagne is being challenged by not only English but Italian winemakers.

This month we are challenging ourselves, finding wines that are grown at altitudes over 500m above sea level.  With altitude come sunshine and heat (yes, high places really are closer to the sun), but cool nights (heat is lost quickly in the thinner air), perfect for extending growing season and ensuring complex flavours and elegant structure. We will enjoy wines from places as varied as Switzerland, Sicily, Sardinia and Salta (and others not beginning with ‘S’).

Thanks to the efforts of extremely talented and commercially savvy winemakers in Provence, rosé is nowadays considered to be an aspirational wine to make, rather than something you churned out to reduce the concentration of your red wines!  However, not all pink is pale, and we will explore a gamut of styles from the most delicate to truly age-worthy food oriented wines.

Thanks to the efforts of extremely talented and commercially savvy winemakers in Provence, rosé is nowadays considered to be an aspirational wine to make, rather than something you churned out to reduce the concentration of your red wines!  However, not all pink is pale, and we will explore a gamut of styles from the most delicate to truly age-worthy food oriented wines.

Tim Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly.  Tim is a fervent advocate that wine is to be enjoyed without snobbery. Whether you are a complete novice or an experienced taster, there will be plenty to learn and enjoy.

Tim Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly.  Tim is a fervent advocate that wine is to be enjoyed without snobbery. Whether you are a complete novice or an experienced taster, there will be plenty to learn and enjoy.

It’s getting chilly outside (or maybe just wet) and Christmas is approaching.  What better reason to snuggle down with some flavoursome, warming wines and explore that there is more to them than just an alcohol kick at the start or end of the meal.  We will take a different approach to our catering this month and explore some typical and alternative food pairings with the classics of fortified: sherry, madeira and port.