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Welcome 2017 has been another fantastic year for Love Wine and we are delighted to be welcoming more and more new customers to our bottle shop on Longueville Road and online at lovewine.je. We were very proud earlier this year to be nominated for a very prestigious award in the industry, the Decanter Small Retailer of the year. The annual Decanter Retailer Awards aim to offer wine drinkers in the UK an indispensable guide to the best wine shops and wine lists on the high street. We were one of a total of five retailers short-listed in our category throughout the whole of the UK. Unfortunately we didn’t win but as always we made sure we partied like we did! Just to be nominated is a testament to the hard work of the entire team. Love Wine was only formed 5 years ago, so it feels like we’ve come a long way! The win is something to aim for next year! The team are constantly on the lookout for products that are new and trending in the industry. We try to visit as many producers as possible to gain first-hand experience of the wineries, the wine-making and the people that run them. 2017 has been no exception. In May Will and I visited Napa Valley in the US (you’ll see what we got up to later on), Dave was lucky enough to visit Calmel & Joseph in the Languedoc and Kevin had a weekend in Provence with Chateau Cavalier! Along the way we’ve also been to Vinexpo in Bordeaux, the London Wine Fayre and for the hop-heads amongst us the Beavertown Extravaganza. I am delighted to be able to share with you this year’s Love Wine Christmas gift brochure. As you will discover in the following pages, we have created a fantastic gifting range for you to choose from this Christmas. I look forward to welcoming you in the shop or online during the festive period. Merry Christmas and here’s to a fantastic New Year. Cheers!
Chris Rogers Managing Director
Chris Role: Taskmaster Middle Name: Robert Heberden.. (I know...thanks Mum and Dad) Favourite Grape: Red: I’m loving Grenache or Cinsault at the moment. White: Chenin Blanc or Albarino. Favourite Wine: There are so many, depends what I’m up to! Red: Thorne & Daughters Wanderer’s Heart or Duncan Savage Follow the Line. White: Chris Alheit Cartology. Go to Beer: North Brew Co – Transmission IPA it’s a ripper! Spirits?: Matusalem 23 year old rum, Eden Mill Love Gin If you were a # ?: #newtrade
Kevin Role: Spirits and Cocktail Guru! Middle Name: James Favourite Grape: Syrah Favourite Wine: Blank Bottle Misfit Carignan by Peter H Walser Go to beer: North Brew Co, Sputnik Spirits?: Joven Mezcal / Yamazaki Suntory 12 yr old Japanese Whisky If you were a # ?: #Innovator
Mathieu Role: I am everywhere and nowhere Middle Name: Claude Favourite Grape: The Bordeaux Blend Favourite Wine: Pasqua Morago, Diemersdal Private Collection and the cherry on the cake Chateau Figeac, 1er Grand Cru St Emilion Go to beer: Bevertown Neck Oil and Tropigamma Spirits?: : Maker’s Mark Bourbon and Distill No 9 small batch Vodka If you were a # ?: #comeandhelpus
Will Role: Jack of all trades Middle Name: William - Charles is my first Favourite Grape: It’s not all about the grape itself, it’s what you do with it that counts! . Favourite Wine: I have plenty of favourites. From a classic Pinot Noir to a new school ‘hipster’ blend. Just enjoy exploring and trying them all. Go to Beer: A crafty IPA Spirits?: Happy to enjoy a cheeky Mezcal or a well-made Sour… hey, why not mix the two and serve me a Mezcal Sour?! If you were a # ?: #37andstillfindingmyfeet
Dave Role: Trade Sales Manager (and jack of all) Middle Name: Andrew Favourite Grape:.Pinot Noir Favourite Wine: Two Paddocks Pinot Noir (Central Otago) made by the legend himself Sam Neill. Go to Beer: BrewDog Punk ( the original and in my opinion the best)! Spirits?: Blue Bottle Gin (Fever Tree Mediterranean) If you were a # ?: #fullbodied
Vicki Role: Jack of All trades!! – This is literally me! Middle Name: Fleur - Not the delicate type! Favourite Grape: Malbec. Favourite Wine: Diemersdal MM Louw Estate, Durbanville South Aftica /Saurus Barrel Fermented Malbec, Patagonia, Argentina! Go to beer: Magic Rock Hire Wire Grapefruit Pale Ale Spirits?: Dark Matter Spiced Rum If you were a # ?: #lettherebewine #nowinenosunshine
THE PERFECT WINES FOR CHRISTMAS DAY Go on... treat yourself. You’ve spent enough money on presents, decorations, not to mention food; now is certainly not the time to scrimp on the wine!
I have selected the following wines to see you through the present opening, endless food, party games and Christmas tunes!
SPARKLING - ENJOY WHILST TEARING OPEN PRESENTS Vazart Cocquart Brut Reserve Grand Cru ‘Blanc de Blancs - Champagne, France £28.95 Buy For what is likely to be the first drink of the day it is best to start off on the right foot. I like to drink Champagnes of smaller growers, such as Vazart, as they offer better quality to value ratio than many of the traditional ‘Grand Marque’ houses. Every resource in the winery is dedicated to making the best quality wine they can. Vazart is made from 100% Chardonnay. It has fine light bubbles, a fresh and fruity flavour followed by great minerality producing an elegant finish. The wine is an excellent prelude to a delicious meal and fitting for Christmas day celebrations.
Hilton Emperor Probus Viognier– Elgin, South Africa £22.95
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The Roman Emperor Probus was responsible for taking this cultivar up the Rhone in the year 281AD where it eventually found its spiritual home of today in the Rhone Appellation of Condrieu. This wine pays homage to Probus. Deep brooding peach and quince with judicious hints of vanilla oak overtones. This wine teases the senses with tropical notes and a pallet of white juicy fruits of lychee, peach and apricot. Rich, concentrated and with mouth- watering appeal this full bodied yet soft wine will round out to become long and lingering. This wine would be a beautiful match for a traditional Turkey dinner.
GO THAT EXTRA MILE WHEN IT COMES TO THE WINES YOU CHOOSE TO ENJOY WITH THE FAMILY ON CHRISTMAS DAY. AFTER ALL CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT INDULGENCE AND CELEBRATION; IT ONLY COMES AROUND ONCE A YEAR SO TAKE THE HANDBREAK OFF AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN GOOD FOOD AND GREAT WINE!
RED AND WHITE FOR THE MAIN EVENT! Familia Schroeder ‘Saurus’ Barrel Fermented Malbec – Patagonia, Argentina £21.50 Buy
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This wine has been somewhat of a revelation since it arrived into the Island. Malbec seems to be a grape that everyone is rather fond of but this takes it to a new level! A deep ruby red colour with a hint of violet. The combination of individually selected blocks of intense Malbec fermented in subtley toasted new oak barrels gives full ripened fruit aromas with strong plum and cassis gently backed with floral and spiced nuances. This is a firm, well-structured wine with hints of vanilla and chocolate, a soft and full mouth feel with a long lingering finish. Decanting recommended.Excellent with rib of beef.
PORT FOR CHEESE AND PARTY GAMES Dalva Colheita Port 1995 £21.50 Buy Colheita Ports differ from normal vintage port as they must age for a minimum of 7 years in oak casks. This 1995 vintage was bottled in 2015 so has had a full 20 years to mature in barrel! This gives the wine a beautiful caramel colour, it has developed tastes such as nuts, cinnamon, coffee, but remains fresh and elegant. Great with hard mature cheeses and a round of Pictionary! The above selection is guaranteed to give you a Christmas Day to remember. The wines are available online and in store. If you’d like any further advice or some alternative recommendations pop down and see us at Longueville road any time and one of the team would be delighted to help
Have a great Christmas!
Chris
A journey through...
...Patagonia’s finest Malbecs
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Too much of anything is bad, but too much champagne is just right - MARK TWAIN
Party season is here, whether you are celebrating the festive period or giving a gift, nothing hits the spot than a dose of Champagne or Sparkling wine. We’ve picked out some of our top bubbles ideal for celebrating the holiday season!
Ruinart Brut
Elegant with floral notes and hints of peach and acacia on the palate. An excellent apéritif wine, this is a splendid introduction to the delights from this most ancient House.
£42.95 Buy
Ruinart Rosé
Ripened fruit flavours including cherry, raspberry and strawberry, it’s the light and spicy notes at the finish that really make this Ruinart Rosé so special. Will continue to improve with age.
£55 Buy
Duval LeRoy Brut Reserve
A fresh, modern, stylish Champagne made using mainly Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier plus 10% Chardonnay. The grapes are drawn from 15 crus, and there is a generous addition of reserve wines.
£30.95 XMAS OFFER £23.95 £62.49 Magnum Buy
Duval LeRoy Rosé Premiere Cru
Love Wine’s favourite Rosé Champagne at the moment. A complex rosé champagne with a fine mousse of bubbles and mouthwatering notes of wild cherries, ripe red berries and fresh figs. Step aside LP...
£35.95 75cl £93 Magnum Buy
Duval LeRoy Femme 2000 Unbelievable value for this year’s IWSC Champagne Trophy winner. A rich, flowery, biscuity fruity nose invites and the palate does not disappoint. Fruity and toasty, the richness is carefully combined with elegance and grace. Rather classy.
£95 XMAS OFFER £79.95 Buy
Skinny Prosecco Something of a revelation with our customers. Organic, vegan and contains half the amount of sugar compared to normal Prosecco – what’s not to like?
£39.99 Magnum £15.95 75cl Buy
Nicolas Feuillatte Brut with 2 flutes
There’s a delicious treat in store with this gift set containing a bottle of Brut Réserve and two flutes, perfect for a tasting just for two.
£39.95 Buy
Nicolas Feuillatte Brut with 12 flutes Get the party started! Containing a bottle of Brut Réserve and 12 flutes, this gift set is a sound investment and the perfect introduction to the distinctive Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte style.
£94.95 Buy
Vazart Cocquart Special Club Vintage 2008, in box. An immense blancs de blancs Champagne selected from Grand Cru vineyards. Linear and pure with subtle cream and toast notes. Nice acidity. Amazing purity with lemony fruit core and subtle toast and herb characters.
£45.95 Buy
Palm D’Or Rosé 1996 / 2004 / 2006 Gift Box Palmes d͛Or Vintage Rosé is without question the most powerful and most sensual of all their range. The ͞rosé de saignée͟ production method allows the red fruit aromas to fully develop, creating a bouquet somewhat reminiscent of Burgundy Pinot Noir.
£129.89 Buy
Dom Perignon, vintage 2009 Stylish and seductive from the outset, already open and expressive with delicate ripe stone fruit, floral touches and minerality but also graceful, pure and lifted.
£125 Buy
Pierre Amadieu, Gigondas Magnum, Rhone Valley Aromas of plum jam, vanilla and blackcurrant highlight the finesse of the soft tannins. On the finish, scents of thyme, laurel and rosemary reveal an aromatic wine ending on a spicy note.
£37 Magnum Buy
Chateau Montlabert St Emilion Grand Cru. France The mouth is medium to full with nice density and richness. Will drink well for a decade, longer in magnum ! Goes perfectly with red meat - roasted or braised. Ideal for aged cheeses.
£65.95 Magnum Buy
Querciabella, Chianti Classico. Italy Intense blackberries, blueberries and citrus rind on the nose. Full body, delicate tannins and a long and delicious finish. Savoury and beautiful. Made from biodynamically farmed grapes.
£55 Magnum Buy
Aix Provence Rosé, France. Aix Rosé, the result of passion to make the best Provence rosé. It has a bright, pale-pink colour, displaying a delicate balance of crisp acidity and soft ripe summer fruit.
£25 Magnum £59 Jeroboam (3Ltr) Buy
Museum Real Reserva, Cigales, Spain 2012 Tempranillo grapes harvested by hand, in old vineyards around Cigales, in the Ribiera del Pisuerga area gives this wine its quality. Complex with toasted notes and hints of liquorice, soft tannins with a very long persistent finish.
£34.95 Magnum Buy
Pasqua Passione Sentimento Passimento Veneto, Italy The name of this wine is derived from ‘appassimento’, the Valpolicella method of drying grapes before fermentation. Dense and deeply coloured, full of black and red cherry flavour, and hints of leather and spice
£24.95 Magnum Buy
The Chocolate Block, Franschhoek, South Africa Only 1000 produced. The Chocolate Block is a cult wine from South African producer Boekenhoutskloof. Big, bold and powerful, this is a rich, smooth and complex red
£130 Jeroboam (3Ltr) £54.99 Magnum Buy
Pasqua, Amarone Famiglia, Italy Full bodied red made with partially dried (appassimento) grapes. This is an elegant wine with fragrances of currants, blackberries and vanilla. Warm and rich with silky tannins and a long finish.
£82.45 Magnum Buy
Coto De Imaz Reserva, Rioja, Spain Complex, red berry aromas with smoky vanilla notes. There’s round, warm and juicy spiced red cherry fruit with a velvety character, and ripe tannins are apparent as a firm but pliant structure.
£65 Jeroboam (3Ltr) Buy
Château Cordeillan-Bages, Pauillac, 1996 Château Cordeillan-Bages is produced by the winemakers of Chateau Lynch-Bages. Powerful and elegantly classic, this wine’s complexity increases over time
£250Jeroboam (3Ltr) Buy
Domaine Vessigaud Pouilly Fuissé 2014 Burgundy The bouquet is very ripe and expressive showing floral and mineral notes. The palate is rich and concentrated characterized with peach, pears and roasted almond notes astonishingly long on the finish!
£46 Magnum Buy
Chateau d’Arcins 2011 Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc Smoky barbecue notes intermixed with red and black currants, forest floor and earth emerge from this attractive, mid-weight 2011 Haut-Medoc
£65 Jeroboam (3Ltr) Buy
CHRIS & WILL GO STATESIDE “We set off to Napa. Chris hired a ‘reasonably’ sized 28ft RV sporting a TV, kitchen, lounge, stand up shower, walk in bathroom and three double beds... perfect for negotiating those vineyard lanes?”
It’s seems a lifetime ago, don’t they always, but our trip to California was a real eye opener. Our vacation, tied up with a little business, took us on a road trip. Up through Napa Valley across to Sonoma County and then back down to San Fransisco, or ‘SF’ as the cool kids call it. Wine from the US is notoriously expensive, and with the Dollar being as strong as it is, 1.28 to the pound, we were going to have to close our eyes and just hand over the cash. Not to mention the tipping culture over there... wow!
Sitting on a bench, in the sunshine, with a winemaker passionately guiding you through samples of the wine...
We stock a small range of US wine currently so our main reason for visiting the wine country was a) we hit the jackpot in the New Year BA sales for the flights, they were cheap, and b) what a great opportunity to bring back a first hand experience like this to you, our loyal customer. If we manage to source any wine en route then bonus We set off to Napa. Chris hired a reasonably sized 28ft RV sporting a tv, kitchen, lounge, stand up shower, walk in bathroom and three double beds... perfect for negotiating those vineyard lanes...? Basing ourselves in Calistoga in the Northern part of the Napa Valley we were well placed to travel between meeting to meeting or tasting to tasting, fairly easily - visiting a number of existing wineries we already list; Peter Franus, Inglenook and a couple of new additions, Trefethen and Paradux. These wineries are located in various appellations within the Napa Valley and it was great to experience how the climate and the landscape changed as you moved around the valley floor.
Peter Franus Wines - Napa Valley Sitting on a bench, in the sunshine, with a winemaker passionately guiding you through samples of the wine they produce is not really work, but it is for us. Our first meeting introduced us to Tim, winemaker at Peter Franus Wines. We have very much loved these wines for a number of years now and they have a firm following back in Jersey.
Tim took us through the range, big reds in bottle and stonking showstoppers in barrel. We were lucky even to be taken up to the Brandlin Vineyard owned by Peter Franus where he grows his incredible single vineyard Zinfandel. Bush vines form the landscape here at an altitude of 1200ft. Producing powerfully deep but characterful reds, without the overbearing fruit sweetness that other Zinfandel develops further down the hill in the valley basin. The Peter Franus ‘Brandlin’ Zinfandel still comes with a price tag up at around £40.00, but it could be more... in terms of quality to price ratio this wine represents rare value for money coming out of Napa in comparison to other estates.
After handing us a bottle of PF Merlot, somewhat of a celebrity Merlot among friends, Tim dropped us at Inglenook in the district of Rutherford. Inglenook Wine Estate - Napa Valley Traditional with Napa premium wines, this place has heritage. Owned by Francis Ford Coppola there is definitely star character written on the walls here. The wines were stand up but came with crazy prices. We enjoyed a short tasting here with their white blend Blancaneaux (Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier) being the stand out for both money and quality, also a point of difference to the power house Cabernets that are so famous here in Rutherford. Across the road was Rutherford Grill. A place anyone visiting the Valley should visit. Food and ambiance was fantastic, a smart American diner flex. Plus you could BYO and not even have to pay for corkage. Bargain when the food alone sets you back 50 quid a head at lunch...
Above: The Inglenook front gates are as impressive as it’s wines
Trefethen Family Vineyards - Napa Valley The next day saw another stand out winery, Trefethen Family Vineyards based out of the Oak Knoll district of Napa. Here we were met by Joe Cusimano the Vice President of Sales. Joe showed us the ropes and sat us down to a comprehensive tasting. Amazing wines, so much so that we placed an order there and then. With the estate sitting in the cooler part of the Napa Valley they were able to produce wines showing more direction and precision. The Chardonnay and if you believe it a Riesling were superb.
From single variety Malbec to some exciting Napa blends showcasing the Malbec, we tasted through them all.
Bear Republic Brewing, Healdsburg, Sonoma Following Napa we popped over the hill towards the coast to Healdsberg, a town based in the Northern part of Sonoma. Here our minds moved from wine to beer, namely Bear Republic. Bear Republic is a fantastic success story for the west coast craft beer scene. We came across Bear Republic three years ago when we were promptly told we couldn’t get hold of any due to a drought in California... short in supply the demand mindset kicked in and as soon as that export ban was lifted we filled our shelves so now having an opportunity to visit the brewery excited us hugely. Arriving at the brew pub, a pub at their brewery, we were looked The reds outstanding, I had been a little after like brewkings. A guided tour, tasting underwhelmed by the Napa Cabernets over beer and food was laid on. A real treat that the last two days, so when Malbec was left us wanting to get hold of more of their presented I was very keen to get stuck in. range. Watch this space... Outstanding, we didn’t know what to expect but it didn’t disappoint.
Cannon Ball Wines - Sonoma County The following day saw us turn south and start the short hop down to SF. We just had time for one more stop, Cannonball Wines. A more commercial outlook on wine production however allowing the end product a look in when we pop them on the shelves here in Jersey. Dennis Hill the owner and winemaker gave us a guided tour of the winery and bottling line.
Following a hectic yet invaluable 4 days spent in Napa and Sonoma we headed back down to SF for some more ‘market research’ but that’s another story altogether.
Followed by the vineyards, including an in depth tutorage of grafting, vineyard and soil management and even how to leaf pluck. These wines, stylistic to the local region were more accessible to the wallet and still performed very well on the taste test. We look forward to re visiting the range.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who showed such great American and Wine Industry hospitality, we had a blast but more importantly returned We also send our thoughts and best wishes out to the people affected by the fires that affected the area in October this year.
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The FMC Chenin Blanc, KenForrester £25.69 Morgon Cote du Py £15.95 Dragons Tooth, Trefethen Family £48
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Christmas Cru Mixed Bortolotti Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene Brut Chateau La Roulerie Chenin Blanc, Anjou Neptune Point Sauvignon Blanc , Marlborough Fleur de Thenac, Bergerac El Coto Crianza, Rioja Dalva Ruby Port
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Christmas Grand Cru Mixed Binon Coquart Vintage Champagne 2006 Feuillat-Juillot Montagny 1er Cru Hilton Emperor Probus Viognier, Elgin Trefethen Merlot, Oak Knoll Napa Valley Geoff Merrill Cabernet Reserve, Coonawara Dalva 20 Year old Port
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PORT ISN’T JUST FOR CHRISTMAS BUT FOR MANY OF US IT IS THE ONLY TIME OF YEAR WE BUY A BOTTLE.
So,if you are making your annual Port purchase read our Port profile first to remind yourself of the best way to enjoy a glass. Port originated in Portugal in the 18th Century. It first became popular in England when the English were at war with France and no longer had access to French Wines. Port was a good wine to import as it is fortified with brandy, acting as a preservative the brandy made the wine stay fresh on oversea voyages. It’s also the brandy in Port that gives it a higher alcohol content than most other wines. How to drink Port Ideally Port should be served in a narrow wine glass at around 18 degrees (just below room temperature). Only fill the glass halfway so the wine can aerate and you can appreciate its aroma. Cheese and Chocolate To best enjoy your Port as a digestif I recommend pairing it with either a sweet or
savoury treat. A strong veined blue cheese like Stilton, Roquefort or Gorgonzola or a well-aged Cheddar are the best cheese companions. These pungent cheeses offset the sweetness of your Port creating the perfect balance. If you want to take it to the next level add some grapes and walnuts to your Port experience to perfectly compliment your palette Dark Chocolate between 50%-70% is a good match for drinking Port. Port’s sweetness makes the chocolate taste even more decadent, don’t go too dark or too light though or the balance will be off. Tawny versus Ruby These are the two most common types of Port you will come across. But what is the difference?
Ruby Port has quite simply spent less time in its wooden cask before being blended and bottled. Thus, it has not had time to lose its reddy hue. The Tawny Port is slightly smoother and is less sweet. It has often been aged for around twenty years and has had the time to pale and lose its ruby colour. When it comes to choosing it is really up to personal preference Colheita Ports Colheita Ports are great as they are a little less heavy then a traditional vintage port. They are tawny ports aged in small oak barrels from a single vintage. Colheitas change dramatically during this extended time in cask and take on flavours of dried fruits, nuts, citrus and exotic spices, while becoming very smooth and complex the older they get. They are also amazing with cheese and a gamve of Pictionary! Looking to buy a Port to enjoy this Christmas? I recommend the Port Dalva 20 Year Old Tawny. The crystallised oranges, spices and dried figs create an aroma that is the epitome of Christmas.
It is an elegant Port with an after taste reminiscent of coffee and cinnamon. It also goes excellently with all types of desserts
MATHIEU’S CHRISTMAS SELECTION Chateau La Roulerie £20.95 Morago Venezie IGT £10.65 Chateau Montlabert 2012 £32.95 Muscat Beaumes De Venise £20.50
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This has been a long time coming, over the past few months we have been talking about the idea of barrel aging some cocktails, creating our own signature bitters and bottling our one off editions for you to enjoy.
KEVIN’S COCKTAIL CORNER: BARREL AGED COCKTAILS
The barrel will take away acidity, alcohol and ethanol heat and a little of that harshness. You can’t make a bad cocktail good, but you can make a good cocktail great through barrel-aging
Myself, Chris, Will and Mike hit the streets of London a few weeks back and needless to say we arrived at the same conversation. We were in a very swanky London based speak easy being dazzled by the array of choice that we do not necessarily see on a daily basis here in Jersey. The point remained the same! Get on with it ‘Kevin’ in both ears from the hard to please crowd... so I have! I ordered my French oak barrels along with bottles for bottling, with Mike’s wizardry like skills on the computer and Chris’ investment we are going to launch our very own barrel aged cocktails which will be available to try in-store and also to take home. Should you need that special tipple for the end of the night these little beauties Get to know your wood will certainly provide you with a uniquely “Each barrel is 100% unique, but sometimes tailored experience you can tell by the wood-grain: some of them are going to be a really dense wood, What does barrel aging bring which you’ll get more batches out of. to the party? The denser the wood of the barrel looks, The aesthetics of barrel aging looks cool generally, you’ll have a more high-quality on the eye but there are indeed benefits to wood and get a better aging out of it. If adding alcoholic substances to oak and it’s lower, like a more porous wood, you leaving it to rest. The most important fact might get a batch or two. Five-litre batches, about barrel aging is that you have three the little guys, are generally good for one profound changes within the original spirit you have selected to age, the colour, flavour or two batches, maybe three, but that’s a rarity. Ten-litres, you’re looking at two to & integration of softness & sweetness. To start off you will have a slight colour change three batches, and twenty litres, three to four. from the original spirits as oak will impart its You can age past that but you will find that colour through time, softening of the alcohol they really start to lack the oak presence it once had, and when you’re aging a cocktail will occur due to molasses sugars building versus aging spirits, generally you’re adding up on the bottom of the barrel allowing for liqueurs, vermouths, all that jazz — a lot of a slightly sweeter and mellower finished sugar content. So the inside of the barrel product, then you have the flavour of the quickly becomes seasoned because the oak which imparts vanilla, tobacco, and sugars are settling in the bottom and create honeyed complexities.
a thick molasses. That’s why barrel-aged cocktails tend to be a bit more mellow and sweeter, because the sugars have settled and created this heavy, thick molasses that permeates the whole thing when you pour out of the barrel.”
Stick with high-proof “No matter what spirit you’re using, gin, vodka, bourbon, moonshine or cognac,
the best success is generally 100 proof or higher. If you put a soft spirit in the barrel, it’ll soften it to the point where a lot of people say barrel-aged cocktails are too sweet, and that’s because they’re not using a high-enough proof. Doing a barrel-aged Vesper, for example, I would suggest using Aviation as the base but improving the ABV by cutting in navy-strength Plymouth gin, you will find that the cocktail will have more of a backbone. Having that high proof spirit somewhere in there, as at least a third of the cocktail, is very important. Otherwise you’ll end up with a very sweet, soft, not as enjoyable cocktail.” What is the aim? We are aiming to have our first two batches ready before the end of November in time for you to sample at Christmas! To start with we are going to age 5 litres of the typical lip smacking Negroni with an unusual twist. Cocktail number two is a complete surprise however it will be festive! The idea of selling these in 500ml and 750ml bottles means that they are all going to be completely unique & very rare. We are only producing 10 litres and we have to allow room for the angels share so roughly about 8/9 litres yield per batch, the idea of selling these in
doses such as ‘bring your own hip-flask’ for a cheeky top up is something that appeals at the moment...This will help us to spread the enjoyment around as many dedicated folk as possible. The longer time goes on the more creative we will become, within the next 6 to 9 months we envisage having a decent range of barrel aged cocktails & spirits for you to enjoy.
Dates for the diary Image: Michael Discenza
• Barrels arrive on the 25th of October 2017 • Barrel one will be prepped and nurtured for 48 hours. • Barrel one will commence aging on the 28th of October 2017 • Barrel two will be prepped and nurtured for 48 hours. • Barrel two will commence aging on the 1st of November • Barrel one will be released in store on Saturday 2nd of December. • Barrel two will be released in store during our late night opening on Thursday 14th of December!
For your chance to have your say, I would genuinely like to hear your ideas regarding the next batch after December’s release, the barrels will be steeped into tailored water for a further 48 hours before we commence the next batch to neutralize the ‘seasoned insides’ of the barrel. So come into store this Christmas and sample our creations!
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