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Kanonkop Kadette Pinotage, Stellenbosch 2012
Kanonkop is the leading producer of South Africa's very own pinotage grape, a crossing of cinsault and pinot noir.
This new wine makes an excellent introduction to the generous, savoury house style while the Estate bottling is
maturing.
Product Code
Product Type
Origin
Style
Vintage
SA9351
Red Wine
South Africa
Full-bodied
2012
Dominant Grape
Drink Dates
Alcohol Level
Closure type
Price £
Pinotage
2013 to 2018
14.5%
Cork, natural
No longer for sale
Producer : Kanonkop
Kanonkop, in Stellenbosch, is a leading South African estate with a whole raft of awards to its name. Kanonkop
means ‘Cannon Hill’ and originates from the days when cannons were fired to signal the arrival of Dutch trade ships
into Cape Town harbour.
This estate is probably the most famous producer of pinotage internationally and was one of the first ever estates to
even grow the grape. Incumbent winemaker, Abrie Beeslaar won the esteemed title of IWSC International
Winemaker of the Year award in 2008, having taken over from legendary predecessor and so-called ‘king of
pinotage’, Beyers Truter.
Kanonkop is renowned for its red varietals, and chooses to specialise in only a few wines. Apart from its famous
pinotage, the other grapes grown here are cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc which go into its very
approachable Cape Blend, and the best into its iconic cabernets and Paul Sauer bottlings. These tend to be big,
robust wines which go superbly well with red meat and spicy dishes.
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Kloof Street Rouge, Swartland 2012
Juicy southern Rhône-style red, made with syrah, cinsault and carignan by talented young husband-and-wife team
Chris and Andrea Mullineux (both previously at TMV in Tulbagh). Rewarding and refined, this is Swartland in a
bottle.
Product Code
Product Type
Origin
Style
Vintage
SA8731
Red Wine
South Africa
Medium-bodied
2012
Dominant Grape
Drink Dates
Alcohol Level
Closure type
Price £
Syrah/Shiraz
2013 to 2016
13.5%
Screwcap
No longer for sale
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Producer : Mullineux Family Wines
Started only in 2007, after success at Tulbagh Mountain Vineyards, Mullineux Family Wines has quickly established
itself as one of the most dynamic producers in the Cape's thoroughly dynamic wine scene.
Chris and Andrea Mullineux are both qualified oenologists, and are passionate about the land and their vineyards,
sharing all that goes into their award-winning range of wines. These wines earned them the accolade of Winery of the
Year in the influential Platter's guide 2014, which describes them thus:
‘To think it nearly didn't happen. He on a path to accounting, she reaching for the stars as an aspirant astronaut. But
good fortune (theirs and ours) set them on converging courses in wine, and today Chris and Andrea Mullineux are
partners in life and in a Swartland boutique venture whose modest quantities completely belie their stellar quality. This
edition's haul of four maximum ratings gives them an astonishing 11 five stars to date, and places them firmly in the
league of the greatest modern-era wineries. This in just seven years of operation.’
They have since, towards the end of 2013, entered a new chapter, selling a stake in the winery to Indian businessman
Analjit Singh.
The small winery is in the heart of Riebeek-Kasteel and the grapes all come from the Swartland, mostly found around
the shale and schist based Riebeek-Kasteel Mountain, as well as the granite-based Paardeberg Mountain. The
Mediterranean grapes varieties planted (syrah, chenin blanc, viognier and clairette) are ideally suited to the climate
here. In the winery, the team uses small open-top wooden and cement fermenters and all of the wines spend time in
oak of varying ages, and the overall aim is always to capture the truest expression of Swartland.
Indeed the Mullineuxs were co-founders of the successful Swartland Revolution and leaders in the initiative to raise
Swartland's profile abroad, which includes a thus far voluntary agreement to bottle all WO Swartland wines in
Swartland. They were one of the 15 original members of PIWOSA (Premium Independent Wineries of South Africa),
and Andrea is a member of the prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild.
Now leading viticulturist Rosa Kruger advises them, particularly in her field of unrivalled expertise: old vines. They are
also involved in a new project Devil's Peak Brewery and still visit California regularly. ‘We feel proud to be part of
that generation where there are no boundaries and the sky is the limit,’ says Andrea.
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Plan B Frankland River Shiraz-Tempranillo 2010
A gorgeous, plump and rich Western Australian red which combines the intensity of shiraz with the charm of
tempranillo (the Rioja grape).
Product Code
Product Type
Origin
Style
Vintage
AU16381
Red Wine
Western Australia
not applicable
2010
Dominant Grape
Drink Dates
Alcohol Level
Closure type
Price £
Syrah/Shiraz
2012 to 2016
14.0%
Screwcap
No longer for sale
Brazin Lodi Old-Vine Zinfandel, 2011
A rich, exotic and powerful zinfandel with the chunky quality of Lodi county.
Product Code
Product Type
Origin
Style
Vintage
US5551
Red Wine
California
not applicable
2011
Dominant Grape
Drink Dates
Alcohol Level
Closure type
Price £
Zinfandel
2013 to 2016
15.0%
Cork, natural
No longer for sale
Producer : Delicato - See next page.
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Producer : Delicato
Founded in 1924, Delicato Family Vineyards have a proud heritage in the Californian wine business. Three
generations of the family have overseen vineyard operations and winemaking at their various estates in California,
maintaining the high standards for which Delicato are known. Delicato have been named U.S Wine Producer of the
Year an unprecedented three times at the International Wine and Spirits Competition. Their philosophy throughout
their many vineyards is one of sustainability and respect for the land.
Delicato produce a portfolio of quality yet affordable wines, each from a selection of their very desirable vineyard
areas in Lodi, Monterey and Napa. The Society’s California Old-Vine Zinfandel is sourced by Delicato, primarily
from the excellent, cool-coastal vineyards of Monterey.
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Saint Saturnin 'Bilbo', Domaine de la Reserve d'O 2011
Little intervention in the winemaking in this delicious grenache-syrah blend from vines grown at 400m above the pretty
village of Arboras. Cherry and strawberry fruit, and a plush velvet-like texture. Best served a little cool.
Product Code
Product Type
Origin
Style
Vintage
FC24761
Red Wine
Languedoc - Roussillon
not applicable
2011
Dominant Grape
Drink Dates
Alcohol Level
Closure type
Price £
Grenache/Garnacha
2013 to 2016
15.0%
Cork, natural
No longer for sale
Pic Saint-Loup Espérance, Château de Valflaunès 2011
Deeply coloured, full bodied, syrah-dominated Languedoc red that is brimming with blackberry fruit. This is from a
small estate in the highly regarded Pic Saint Loup, small enough to have been ignored by most writers. Pic Saint Loup
is a district to the north of Montpellier and is dominated by an eerie, tooth-like peak. Cool breezes sweep down from
the Massif Central and provide the perfect conditions for growing grapes. The syrah in particular thrives here and
many producers are making wines of northern Rhône stature that are becoming fashionable and much sought after.
Fabien Reboul of Château de Valflaunès makes several reds with different levels of complexity and concentration.
This is his easiest to understand.
Product Code
Product Type
Origin
Style
Vintage
FC23671
Red Wine
Languedoc - Roussillon
Medium-bodied
2011
Dominant Grape
Drink Dates
Alcohol Level
Closure type
Price £
Syrah/Shiraz
2013 to 2016
14.5%
Cork, natural
No longer for sale
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Producer : Château de Valflaunès
Pic Saint Loup is a district to the north of Montpellier and is dominated by an eerie, tooth-like peak. Cool breezes
sweep down from the Massif Central and provide the perfect conditions for growing grapes. The syrah in particular
thrives here and many producers are making wines of northern Rhône stature that are becoming fashionable and much
sought after
This is a small estate with cellars beneath the old chateau in the village of Valflaunes. The winemaker is Fabien Reboul
with the looks and physique of a rock musician. Over the years his style of winemaking has changed from big, heavy
wines to wines that have more freshness. 'I simply got tired of my own wines,' he used to say.
The first wine to change was the white made from marsanne and roussanne grapes. The grapes are still picked
perfectly ripe and yields remain low. Indeed his vineyards on poor soil couldn't produce much more. The real
difference is in the winemaking. Only stainless steel tanks are used with little in the way of intervention. Bottling is early
to preserve fruit flavours.
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Fabre et Montmayou Antiguos Viñedos Mendoza Malbec 2011
Made from vineyards over 80 years old situated in Vistalba and Compuertas from yields of 35hl/ha and aged a year in
French oak. Rich, dense, velvety palate with sweet tannins. Superb value for money.
Product Code
Product Type
Origin
Style
Vintage
AR3061
Red Wine
Argentina
not applicable
2011
Dominant Grape
Drink Dates
Alcohol Level
Closure type
Price £
Malbec/Cot
2013 to 2020
14.5%
Cork, diam
No longer for sale
Producer : Domaine Fabre SA
Hervé Joyeaux Fabre was born in Bordeaux, and first purchased vineyards in Argentina in 1992. He made the smart
move of paying attention to French traditions and buying plots of older vines planted in the early to mid 20th century,
which had been planted at the optimum lower density of 6,000-7,000 vines per hectare. His vineyards planted in the
commune of Vistalba at about 1100m altitude - interspersed with olive trees - are some of the highest in the city of
Mendoza.
Hervé and his team at Temporada use drip irrigation to ensure the vines get an adequate water supply during the hot,
dry weather. In the past irrigation has caused vines to be superficially rooted because the systems were only hydrating
the surface of the land; now they are buried around 60cm beneath the soil so the water penetrates deeper.
Hervé buys in some fruit and uses younger vines for his everyday wine production, but his oldest vines - malbec,
planted in 1908 - are used to make his wonderful Grand Vin. In all cases, grapes are sorted both before and after destemming to ensure that only the best fruit is selected. After that, there is minimal technological intervention in the
winery: grapes are fermented using natural yeasts, with extended skin maceration for extra colour and structure. This
technique allows the quality of the raw material to shine through in his consistently excellent wines.
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Minervois La Livinière Cuvée Cantilène, Château Sainte Eulalie 2011
Rich, almost luscious red with a lot of charm. There is oak but it is finely judged and only adds to the complexity and
polish.
Product Code
Product Type
Origin
Style
Vintage
FC25061
Red Wine
Languedoc - Roussillon
Full-bodied
2011
Dominant Grape
Drink Dates
Alcohol Level
Closure type
Price £
Syrah/Shiraz
2013 to 2019
14.5%
Cork, natural
No longer for sale
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Producer : Domaine Sainte Eulalie
Château Sainte Eulalie is an outstanding estate run by a young and enthusiastic couple, Laurent and Isabelle Coustal.
The domaine was first established in the earlier part of the 20th century, but it has been since this dynamic pair took
over in 1996 that it has gained its excellent status. The property is known as a campagne – meaning that the vineyards,
winery, main house, workers’ lodgings, and cellar are all located on one site – and Isabelle and Laurent have worked
hard to revitalise the entire complex.
Sainte Eulalie lies in the heart of the Minervois appellation in the south of France, just above the tiny village of La
Livinière. The vineyards are spread over the Aude Valley, on the south side of the Black Mountain and Massif Central
and not far from the Canal du Midi. This area isn’t just an idyllic, laid-back sun-trap, it’s also brilliant for vines:
Eulalie’s terraced vineyards lie on south-facing slopes at between 200-250m altitude, where they are protected from
the northern winds.
The 34 hectares of vines – planted on pebbly soils with a high proportion of chalk, clay and manganese – are mostly
over 20 years old, with the exception of two hectares of syrah planted by the Coustals in 2000. The balance of vines
comprises 36% syrah, 28% grenache noir, 27% carignan and 9% cinsault.
Machine harvesting is responsible for most of the picking, but once the grapes reach the winery they are sorted by
hand to ensure only the best fruit is used. Grapes then undergo fermentation and are aged in a mixture of vessels. The
everyday Minervois spends 15-18 months in traditional concrete tanks, whereas the premium bottling, Cuvée
Cantilène, which comes from old vines and contains more syrah, ages for a year in barrels, 25-50% of which are new
oak, depending on vintage conditions. The rosé is much fresher, containing more grapes from the younger syrah vines,
and is designed for younger drinking with fresh summer fare.
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Syrah 'Tandem', Alain Graillot 2010
Alain Graillot is a top grower in Crozes-Hermitage and has teamed up with an excellent estate in Morocco to make
this deliciously full and fruity syrah. Try with lamb tagine.
Product Code
Product Type
Origin
Style
Vintage
MO41
Red Wine
Morocco
Medium-bodied
2010
Dominant Grape
Drink Dates
Alcohol Level
Closure type
Price £
Syrah/Shiraz
2013 to 2018
14.5%
Cork, natural
No longer for sale
The Society's Australian Shiraz
This Society label red is sourced and made by Bleasdale, who have supplied The Wine Society with delicious wines
for many years. They are located in Langhorne Creek in South Australia where the hot climate results in generous and
concentrated reds. It is an easy-drinking, fruity and succulent style which can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety
of dishes.
Product Code
Product Type
Origin
Style
Vintage
AU16271
Red Wine
South Australia
not applicable
2012
Dominant Grape
Drink Dates
Alcohol Level
Closure type
Price £
Syrah/Shiraz
2013 to 2015
13.5%
Screwcap
No longer for sale
Producer : Bleasdale Vineyards - See next page.
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Producer : Bleasdale Vineyards
The historic Bleasdale vineyards were founded in 1850 by Frank Potts, who arrived in South Australia from
Portsmouth, England in 1836. Potts spotted the potential of the rich alluvial soils of the area and the impact of the
Bremer River on which the isolated, tiny town of Langhorne Creek region depends for flood irrigation. His sons and
grandsons operated and built up the winery, and even today the fourth and fifth generation of the Potts family are still
involved in the winemaking and running of the winery. Their property, much of which enjoys conservation status,
offers a fascinating insight into the history of Australia’s early settlers.
The cellars at Bleasdale are a national monument, constructed from red gumwood and limestone, and some of the
original winemaking equipment is still occasionally used. Nevertheless, the emphasis here is on using modern
technology to produce wines of consistently high quality. Until the 1990s much of the region’s fruit went into multiregional blends and it was only when a group of long-term family growers – including Bleasdale – started promoting
100% Langhorne Creek wines that the region became recognised in its own right.
We are proud that The Society’s Spicy Australian Red, a robust and generous blend, true to the Bleasdale spirit,
originates from these family vineyards.
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