Steve's Swan Song - Half Dozen
Few people manage 46 years at one company, making Steve Crosland’s retirement at the end of June a remarkable milestone. Many of you will know Steve from tastings and as the buying mastermind with a passion for history. Since starting as a Christmas temp in 1980, he has worked in Retail, Private House Sales and Buying, before joining the board as Purchasing Director in 2012. To mark his well-earned retirement Steve has put together a mixed case of his current favourites.
"This is what I'll be drinking over the summer. Not the cheapest, not the most expensive but just wines that deliver in terms of flavour and value for money. They are wines that have character and a sense of place, there are people and vineyards behind all of these, not just a factory-style production. It’s also a varied selection including a slightly sweet slightly sparkling red at 5% alcohol, my favourite of the lot!’"
Adieu Steve - we wish you a very happy retirement!
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Crémant d'Alsace, Blanc de Blancs Brut, Dopff & Irion
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Crémant d'Alsace, Blanc de Blancs Brut, Dopff & Irion
Quantity included: 1A creamy, luxuriously-textured, Champagne Method fizz offering tangy lemon citrus and quince with notes of baked apple and pastry. There is an elegant softness on the palate which is both flavoursome and floral. Great quality.
Staff Review
"I’ve always been fond of Alsace wines and this – full of fragrant fresh apples and soft spices on the nose – is a little like a baked fruit pie! e palate is bright and refreshing with a light creaminess. A great all-rounder – it drinks nicely on its own or with seafood and it’s a treat with softer cheeses." Aiden Schwarzer Customer Account Manager
France, Sparkling Wine, Crémant & French Sparkling
Sparkling
Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois
Dry & crisp
Drink Now
12%
75cl
Grounded Cru Pinot Gris, Adelaide Hills 2023
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Grounded Cru Pinot Gris, Adelaide Hills 2023
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Gancedo Godello, Vino de Altura, Bierzo 2024
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Gancedo Godello, Vino de Altura, Bierzo 2024
Quantity included: 1Plenty of ripe yellow and orchard fruit on the nose with lovely sweet apple and pear fruit on the palate with an elegant, mineral note on the long refreshing finish.
Le Pigeoulet, IGP Vaucluse, Famille Brunier 2024
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Le Pigeoulet, IGP Vaucluse, Famille Brunier 2024
Quantity included: 1France, Rhône Valley, Southern Rhône, Rest of
Red Wine
80% Grenache, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cinsault, 5% Syrah
Medium-bodied
Drink Now
2024
Vegetables, Roasted
14.5%
75cl
Odelouca, Black Label, Quinta do Francês, Algarve 2023
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Odelouca, Black Label, Quinta do Francês, Algarve 2023
Quantity included: 1Red Wine
Medium-bodied
Drink Now
2023
13%
75cl
Brachetto d'Acqui, Rosso Frizzante, "Braida" 2025
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Brachetto d'Acqui, Rosso Frizzante, "Braida" 2025
Quantity included: 1Beautiful, light (5.5% alc) and lightly fizzy. This semi-sparkling and very sweet red is incredibly moreish and has become something of a cult wine to customers and staff! Filled with strawberry and redcurrant fruits.
Italy, Sparkling Wine, Prosecco & Italian Sparkling
Red Wine
Medium-sweet
Drink Now
2025
Desserts, Fruit
5.5%
75cl
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