The palate is dominated by rich, concentrated berry fruits, with a touch of smoke and spice. An awesome Pinot, which will give the growers of New Zealand’s South Island a run for their money.
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Feb
20
De Trafford – 2012 Vintage Update from Stellenbosch
By Rob Pickard
Following last week’s vintage update from the Barossa, we thought we would kick off the new week with another look at how the 2012 vintage is progressing in sunnier climes than our own. This time we move to South Africa and the vineyards of De Trafford.
Like South Australia, the wineries of South Africa are entering one …
Feb
17
St Hallett – 2012 Vintage Update
By Rob Pickard
Here on B Times we like to update you on all the action within the vineyards of our producers. So with the 2012 vintage in full swing down under, we’ve just received a few videos shot in the sunny Barossa from Toby Barlow, Senior Winemaker at St Hallett.
One of the Barossa’s leading wineries, the …
Feb
15
Crystal Head Vodka – UK Launch with Dan Aykroyd
By Rob Pickard
This week at Bibendum HQ saw the arrival of none other than actor Dan Aykroyd, as he hit the UK for the official launch of his Crystal Head Vodka. Now the UK distributor for Crystal Head, Bibendum was set for a full on week as we lined up the official UK Launch with the …
Feb
13
d’Arenberg – 100 years, 1000 stories
By Rob Pickard
With the Olympics and the Queen’s Jubilee taking place in 2012 it’s a year to remember, add to this d’Arenberg’s 100th birthday and you have a quite a year on the cards. One of Australia’s most loved wineries and a long standing Bibendum producer, the legendary d’Arenberg celebrates 100 years of family ownership and winemaking in 2012.
The centenary …
Feb
10
Grande Marque Champagne Blog: Rosés are Red, Violets are Blue…
By Andrew Craig, www.grandemarque.blogspot.com
With Valentine’s Day around the corner it only seems natural to write something about rosé champagne, probably the champagne which we take least seriously in the UK. Usually bought for its pretty colour and often rather tacky association with all things romantic, and not for its merits as a great partner to food …
Feb
08
Best’s Winery Old Vine Pinot Meunier 2010 (Great Western, Australia)
Best’s Winery is one of Bibendum’s newest Australian producers, and a winery which pushes the boundaries of Australian wine. They recently showcased an impressive range at the Just Add….Bibendum Tasting in January, including not one but two 100% Pinot Meunier wines, one Old Vine and one from younger vines.
Feb
07
Be Part of the new Wahaca Cookbook
By Rob Pickard
With some of the capital’s finest Mexican grub, alongside top Tequila and wines from across the Americas, we are big fans of London’s small Mexican restaurant group, Wahaca. If you venture down to Wahaca for a fix of Mexican spice, you will no doubt leave with a pack of chilli seeds to take home and nurture …
Feb
03
3 Regions and 3 Winemakers – Soho Wine Co, New Zealand
By Rob Pickard
At the recent Just Add…Bibendum tasting, the recent hard work of our Buying team came to the fore as we launched 23 new producers from 8 different countries to the UK Trade. One of these exciting new producers is the Soho Wine Co from New Zealand. Soho is a winery with an interesting winemaking concept and striking branding, …
Feb
02
Wither Hills Rarangi Sauvignon Blanc 2011 (Marlborough, New Zealand)
By Rob Pickard
As one of the leading names in New Zealand winemaking, most wine fans have tried the delights of the Wither Hills stable, with fine examples of Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay on offer here in the UK. With Bibendum’s Just Add…Bibendum tasting taking place last week, …
