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Ever since the foundation of the business our determination to source good value wines from classic and lesser-known wine regions and our focus on producing high quality lists, has won us national acclaim.
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4. Stonevine Doorstep Dozen
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"A crate of fine wine on your doorstep each month or two, depending on how quickly you glug it."
Will Coldwell, The Independent, Tuesday 18 December 2012
“Lovely list marked by enthusiasm and passion for the subject. Lots
of interesting stuff from France, especially the Rhône, Burgundy,
Languedoc-Roussillon and the Loire. South Africa and South America are
other strong areas”
Oz Clarke, 250 Best Wines 2012
“You can’t pick these wines off the shelf as you buy your supermarket
grocery staples, but it doesn’t take too much effort to visit
www.stonevine.co.uk or dial 01962 712351. There is a delivery charge,
from £5.50 to £10 according to the number of cases, though it is waived
for a spend of £250 or more.
It’s a very small extra to pay for wines which are so individual and so pleasurable.”
Liz Sagues, Ham & High,
June 2010
“I love Stone, Vine & Sun of Winchester. They keep winning awards
for best independent wine merchant; they have a knack for finding
delicious wines at excellent prices from places you haven’t heard about
yet but very soon will. They’ve always been terrific on unknown France,
but they’ve branched out into the New World, especially Chile and
Argentina...South America makes much good, gluggable wine, but these are
quite outstanding.”
Simon Hoggart, The Spectator,
February 2008
“Stone, Vine & Sun of Winchester is one of my very favourite wine
merchants. I've never tried anything of theirs that wasn't first rate,
and I was not remotely surprised when they won the Best small
Independent Wine Merchant award from Wine International this year. What
they do brilliantly is fossick around for amazing bargains in unexpected
places, and there are few discoveries more pleasing than a delicious
wine at a price tha allows you to buy plenty.”
Simon Hoggart, The Spectator,
October 2006
“Our favourite case. French-focused but every wine was a pleasure to drink.”
Tim Atkin, 'So what's the best wine club to join?', The Observer Food Monthly, October 2005
“Arguably the paradigm new independent is Stone Vine and Sun of Twyford...”
Jancis Robinson, 'Return of British independents', The Financial Times, January 2005
“I was heartened to see one new merchant, with the first encouraging
traces of aggression, Stone Vine and Sun, and launching its first list
with the credo: 'Stone Vine and Sun was named after the three most
imporant influences on a bunch of grapes, and therefore wine: the earth,
the plant and the weather. It reflects our belief that wines should
have a sense of place, and should be rooted in rock and stone rather
than be the product of an agri-business, blending wines from irrigated
plains. We believe in terroir.'...Now that's more like it. No more
pussyfooting.”
Andrew Jefford, 'The smell of Blood', Decanter, April 2003.
Awards
International Wine Challenge
2010
Winner: South Africa, Specialist Merchant of the Year
Shortlisted: South East England, Regional Merchant of the Year; Languedoc Roussillon, Specialist Merchant of the Year and Rhône, Specialist Merchant of the Year
2007
Finalist: Large Independent Wine Merchant of the Year (surely some mistake..Ed.); South East England Regional Wine Merchant of the Year; Rhône Specialist Wine Merchant of the Year; Regional France Specialist Wine Merchant of the Year; Chile, Specialist Wine Merchant of the Year
2006
Winner: Small Independent Merchant of the Year
2005
Winner: Rhône Specialist Wine Merchant of the Year
Runner up: Regional France, Specialist Wine Merchant of the Year; South East England, Regional Wine Merchant of the Year; and Overall Wine Merchant of the Year
2004
Winner: Rhône Specialist Wine Merchant of the Year; South East England, Regional Wine Merchant of the Year; and Communication/Printed Material the Year
Runner up: South Africa, Specialist Wine Merchant of the Year; and Overall Wine Merchant of the Year
2003
Winner: Wine List of the Year
Runner up: Regional Wine Merchant of the Year, South East England
Decanter World Wine Awards
2006 Runner up: Top Independent Wine Merchant
Off Licence News
2005 Finalist: Independent Wine Merchant of the Year
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Our Favourite Selection
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Product Code: CHZ110
Domaine des Chazelles, Viré-Clessé, Vieilles Vignes, 2010
“From a very sunny, well-exposed site, this has become one of our benchmark wines: lightly (almost undiscernibly) oaked and with an ability to age...”
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Product Code: PRF112
Preignes Le Vieux, Syrah, IGP Pays d’Oc , 2012
“This refined and pure Syrah is new to our list - in style it’s worlds away from an inky Australian example, rather crafted in a light and fragrant...”
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Product Code: SUM213
Summer Staples
“A selection from our Summer list containing two bottles each of 3 whites and 3 reds, six different varieties, with a discount of 10%”
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Product Code: DEP111
Domaine Depeyre, Côtes du Roussillon Villages Rouge, 2011
“From about 50% Syrah, 25% Grenache and 25% Carignan, grown on black schist vineyards near the village. Youthful, opaque purple. This delivers a...”
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Product Code: PUT712
Château de Putille, Anjou Blanc Sec, 2012
“Ripe pears and a touch of lavender honey on the nose. Attractive weight and rich texture, with bright, pure flavours of pear and melon: a lovely...”
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Product Code: MUD211
Mud House, The Woolshed Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2011
“Sourced from the Woolshed block of Mud House’s Marlborough vineyards in the upper Wairau Valley. The sheltered hillside site and clay soils shape...”
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Product Code: NAV210
Domaine Navarre, Saint-Chinian, Le Laouzil, 2010
“Deep ruby. Ripe and seductive scent of morello cherries. This combines great purity of red fruit with impressive concentration. Lushly textured....”
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Product Code: ESC111
Escarpment, The Edge Pinot Noir, Martinborough, 2011
“In 1998, after building a huge reputation at both Delegats and Martinborough Vineyards, Larry McKenna established Escarpment on 24 hectares of...”
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Product Code: CHL110
Chapin & Landais, Saumur Brut, Le Grand Saumur, 2010
“We continue with this excellent vintage fizz, made from Chenin Blanc (here known as Pineau de Loire) with 10% Chardonnay. Chenin Blanc has excellent...”
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Product Code: CL313
Chenin Styles
“A selection from our Loire list containing two bottles each of six whites; 1 sparkling, 2 dry, 1 medium and 2 sweet, at a discount of 10%.”
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Product Code: CEN210
Cennatoio, Innominato, Toscana Rosso, IGT, 2010
“The “nameless” wine is a blend of 70% Sangiovese and 15% of each of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Soft purple. Aromas of red fruit and cloves....”
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Product Code: APA410
Apaltagua, Envero, Gran Reserva Carmenère, Apalta Vineyard Selection, Colchagua, 2010
“The hillside slopes of the Apalta valley, a sub-region of Chile’s warm Colchagua Valley is a superb terroir for red grapes, notably Carmenère....”
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