Commune 7

What a year it’s been! We’re delighted that finally building and refurbishment work has been completed on our beautiful Victorian Groomsport premises. We think you’ll agree the transformation is amazing and we’re now looking forward to an exciting new era for Robert Neill Wine.

The re-opening was marked by a Weekend Wine Festival, one of our best ever events and we’ve got lots more planned (see page 16) making full use of our beautiful new courtyard tasting room.

As ever we’ve been hard at work visiting vineyards and suppliers old and new to ensure that we continue to have the most exciting range of dynamic, authentic, low-intervention wines from some of the best small-scale, quality growers around.

At Robert Neill Wine we love what we do and we’re delighted to share our knowledge and enthusiasm with all of our customers. Call in and see us soon. Our selection is bigger and better than ever and we’re certain you’ll find something that will delight you. See you soon!

WHAT WE’RE DRINKING

A selection of our current personal favorities representing great value and taste

Baden, Germany | £25.50

Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir

Tasting: Elegantly fruit-forward, with aromas and ripe 昀avours of fresh raspberry, strawberry and red cherry and well-integrated, subtle tannins

Pairing: Poultry, pork medallions

Stellenbosch, South Africa | £16.95

Grape variety: Chardonnay (53%), Pinot Noir (46%), Pinot Meunier (1%)

Tasting: Crisp green apple, pear and citrus on the palate with a biscuity nod to the bottle fermentation. Mouthwatering acidity and persistent bubbles make this a lively affair.

Pairing: Scallops, monk昀sh

Rioja, Spain | £14.95

Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo

Tasting: Young and vibrant with bags of 昀avour – strawberry, red berries and a hint of spice.

Pairing: Lamb, pork 昀llet, mushroom

SIERRA CANTABRIA MURMURON 2022

SIMONSIG KAAPSE VONKEL CAP CLASSIQUE BRUT 2021

FRANZ KELLER SPATBURGUNDER, 2020

WHAT WE’RE DRINKING

Soave, Italy | £19.50

Grape variety: 100% Garganega

Tasting: Rich and rounded with intense stone fruit 昀avours and with a nutty, almond 昀nish.

Pairing: Barbecued lobster, chicken

Tuscany, Italy | £14.75

Grape variety: Sangiovese (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%)

Tasting: Dark fruits, cedar and tobacco on the nose gives way to a palate which exudes blackberry and dark cherry, all given 昀rm structure by bold tannins.

Pairing: Beef or lamb stew, slow cooked meats

Rias Baixas, Galicia | £17.50

Grape variety: 100% Albarinho

Tasting: Intensely fruity with 昀avours of tropical citrus and a refreshingly zesty acidity.

Pairing: Shell昀sh, sashimi

SANTIAGO ROSA RUIZ ALBARINO 2021

I TERRINI PIGOLAIA ROSSO TOSCANO IGT 2020

I STEFANINI MONTE DI FICE SOAVE CLASSICO DOCG 2019

A selection of our current personal favorities representing great value and taste

Finca Le Gardeta

Garnacha 2017

Viñas Viejas de Paniza

Garnacha 2018

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Mont Thabor

Chateauneuf du Pape 2018

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COMING SOON!

AUTUMN TASTING EVENTS

Courtyard Tasting Room Groomsport Shop

"For the Love of the Langhe"

Friday 27th October 2023 | 7.45pm £40pp

A passionate insiders view of the UNESCO World Heritage and Italy's greatest wine region, the Langhe Hills, Piedmont.

This thrilling evening will showcase some of the greatest expressions of Nebbiolo, Barbera & Dolcetto the wine world has ever produced.

This wonderful tasting includes single vineyard wines and rare single barrel bottlings from Barolo and Barbaresco's most cherished Crus.

Honestly, if Autumn was to ever belong to one place it is here.

"The Great Villages of Burgundy"

Friday 17th November 2023 | 7.45pm £40pp

This particular evening described in two words, Burgundian brilliance...

Join us as we uncork the great village and vineyard terroirs of Chablis and the Maconnais to Chassagne & Puligny Montrachet, the pinnacle of Chardonnay.

Then to the seductive charms of Pinot Noir, including the showcasing of some vintage "library stock" from the greatest Pinot Noir village on planet earth, Vosne Romanee.

This outstanding tasting will highlight the wines and the people that make Bourgogne so sought after. As well as the uniquness of the Cote D' Or, the golden slope and, the other Burgundian sub regions that over time have created the most historical wine region on earth.

Both of these wonderful tasting evenings will include fine charcuterie and breads from the Guillemot Deli, Bangor.

To book your place(s) please call our Groomsport store 028 9145 0114. Please note full payment must be made at time of booking.