Below
is a list of The Society of Vintners (NWBG) suppliers in alphabetical order
by region.
Details
of each supplier can be viewed by clicking on any of the different
regions listed.
Each
year we hope to augment our list of exclusive suppliers further
to enrich the already impressive variety of wines that we are currently
able to offer.
1. Australia 2. Bordeaux 3. Burgundy 4. Burgundy
Chablis and Rhône
5. California 6. Chablis
and Vin de Table 7.Champagne 8. Chile
9. Germany 10. Italy 11. Loire
and Vin de Table 12. Port
13. Rhône 14. Sherry 15. South
Africa. 16.Spain 17. Sparkling
Wines
Australia 
Under
the exclusive Captain's Table Label, the group
has enjoyed significant trading success over the last decade with
two wines, a Shiraz-Cabernet and a Semillon-Chardonnay from South
Eastern Australia, together with the Captain's Table Rosé -
a medium bodied and well balanced wine. Also in the Captain's
Table range is a new 1/4 size bottle.
Strong
support from members means that these wines are now widely available
in the U.K. via the independent sector.
 We
are pleased to offer a Mountbridge Reserve Merlot, Mountbridge
Reserve Shiraz and a Mountbridge Reserve Chardonnay.
This represents one of the most recent examples of the consortium's
ability to please the membership with good quality liquid, sensible
pricing and an appealing presentation for the different market
sectors and regions of the country.
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Bordeaux
The
TSOV is working in partnership with the major
Bordeaux négociant Yvon Mau to offer a wide range of wines
and styles. Founded in 1897, Yvon Mau is now part of the family
run Freixenet Group.
As
well as three family run estates (Château Brown, Château
Ducla and Château Preuillac), Yvon Mau has exclusive partnerships,
working closely with over 80 Châteaux covering 1,000 hectares
of vines.
Cuvée
Prestige is a range of quality wines carefully
selected by The Society of Vintners and available exclusively
to group. The range includes;
Claret
St Emilion
Graves Blanc
Premières Côtes de Bordeaux
Sauvignon Blanc Bordeaux |
Château
Lavison is a historic property dating back
to the 12th Century. It is owned and run as a labour
of love by three female generations of the Martet family.
The family is passionate about protecting the environment and manage their estate
under sustainable farming techniques. All their wines carry the ‘Agriculture
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Situated
in the heart of the Medoc, Château
Preuillac is run by Jean-Christophe Mau.
The estate has benefited from substantial investment
in both the vineyard and cellars and is now widely recognised
as one of Bordeaux’s most exciting up and coming
producers.
World
of Fine Wine Issue 13 – Château Preuillac
2005 'Elegant, fine & profound..undeniable finesse
and length’.
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For
further information on the wines, please visit www.ymau.com, www.chateau-preuillac.com
To
find out more about Integrated Farming Management visit www.leafuk.org/leaf/
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Burgundy
The
first of the group's four contacts in Burgundy, that most complex
of regions fully to appreciate and understand, is Maison Louis
Latour, a distinguished 200 year old Burgundy House led by the
seventh generation of the family, Louis-Fabrice Latour.
At
the instigation of some of the southern members, TSOV now ship
direct from Louis Latour in both the Spring and the Autumn of each
year, offering a small selection of fine, particularly white, Burgundies,
as well as the much appreciated country wines from the Ardèche.
Visit www.louislatour.com for
further information.
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Burgundy
Chablis and Rhône
As
part of the large Bichot family enterprise the group enjoys near
exclusive use of the Labaume division for its
principal supply of Burgundy Chablis and Rhône wines, although
the Labaume offer is indeed one of four from this
extensive area, promoted by the group.
Six
generations of the Bichot family, all their accumulated "savoir-faire" and
the knowledge as both vineyard owners and shippers contribute to
the confidence the group places in the vast array of wines on offer.
Generic
Burgundy and Beaujolais under the Labaume label, better quality
red wines under the "sous-marque" Caves Auguste
Moreau, a delightful selection of premier white wines
under the flag of Paul Paillard as well as some
special wines under Bichot's personal label all feature regularly
in many Members' catalogues. At the top end of the scale some Members
also offer top-notch Burgundies from some of the proud Bichot family's
own personal domains.
Traditions
dating back to 1831 are worth further investigation at www.bichot.com
 The
TSOV also offers our own label exclusive Chablis - "Paul Delane," a
classic Chablis wine with the  typical
dry apple and spice flavours that beautifully accompany fish, white
meat and salad dishes.
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California
 California’s
central valley with a hot and dry climate is perfect for cultivating
the vineyards of Gold County which provides an
exclusive range of wines for the TSOV including a Gold County Blush;
a soft, fruity Rosé wine with hints of strawberries and
raspberries; a Colombard Chardonnay, a crisp, fruity, dry wine
made from Colombard and Chardonnay grapes grown in the Central
Valley of California; and a Cabernet Sauvignon, soft, easy-to-
drink wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the Central
Valley of California.
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Chablis
and Vin de Table
The
famous and well-reputed Chablis specialist J. Moreau et Fils is
now part of the enormous Boisset empire, without any discernable
detriment to the excellence of their wines!! Moreau has been a
great supporter of the consortium for many years assisting in the
development of the group's activities in a variety of pro-active
ways.
In
addition to the full range of Chablis wines produced and promoted
by Moreau, the consortium is also able to offer a wide range of
other wines and also ships Vin de Table in Burgundy style bottles
under the exclusive "sous-marque" label of J.
Marcpierre.
Visit
this progressive company at www.jmoreau-fils.com
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Champagne
International
Wine Challenge 1996
Bronze Medal - H. Blin Cuvée Tradition Brut
Non Vintage
 International
Wine Challenge 1999
Bronze Medal - H. Blin Vintage 1991
Seal of Approval - H. Blin Brut Non-Vintage
International
Wine Challenge 2001
Gold Medal - H. Blin 1995
Silver Medal - H. Blin Brut Non Vintage
Decanter
Magazine Award 2002
Five Stars - H. Blin Vintage 1996
Which
Magazine Top Ten Champagnes 2002
Second place - H. Blin Vintage 1996
International
Wine Challenge 2003
Seal of Approval - Jules Feraud Brut Vintage 1997,
2004, 2005, 2006
International
Wine Challenge 2006
Gold Medal - H. Blin Brut 2000
Silver Medal - H. Blin Brut Tradition NV
Bronze Medal - H. Blin Rosé NV
Effervescents
du Monde "Best sparkling wine in the world" competition
2007
Gold Medal - H. Blin Brut Rose NV
When
the consortium's Champagne House 'de préférence'
wins a prestigious trade or wine journal award, it is a matter
of great pride and sound judgement on the part of the Members.
When the Champagnes from H.Blin under their own label and now under
the consortium's exclusive Jules Feraud brand
name win accolades for quality almost as a matter of routine, it
becomes a matter of immodest satisfaction marked by the celebratory
sound of popping corks!
Jules
Feraud has been a stalwart of the group's activities
for a long long time, now available as both a vintage (2000)
wine and also a number of non-vintage styles.
Jules
Feraud Non Vintage Brut Cuvée de Réserve
is the flagship wine, available in half bottles, bottles, magnums
and Jeroboams, whilst Demi-Sec and Rosé are also widely
stocked by consortium members.
Please
refer to www.champagne-blin.com for
background detail of the growth from the Cooperative Vinicole de
Vincelles to the company known to-day as Champagne H. Blin.
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Chile
 Although
the group's proposals for Chile, a dynamic and growing market opportunity,
are currently under review, it is worth remarking on the success
of the group's exclusive Volandas label, currently
widely available in 4 styles - Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc.
Exclusive
to TSOV is the upper market Lomas Carrera label which offers Cabernet
Sauvignon, Carmenere, Chardonnay, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc.
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Germany
In
the long-distant "heyday" of German Wine consumption
in the U.K. market the consortium had the good sense to team up
with Schmitt -Soehne for their requirements of all German Wines.
Despite the growth of New World consumption and the relative decline
in German wine sales, the group and Schmitt-Soehne have remained
mutually loyal.
Under
the group's exclusive "Konigscup" label,
Thomas Schmitt has supplied the group with the ever - popular QbA
styles of Liebfraumilch, Niersteiner Gutes Domtal, Oppenheimer
Krotenbrunnen , Piesporter Michelsberg and Bereich Bernkastel,
whilst the range has been amplified under the Schmitt-Soehne label
with a tempting selection of Kabinett, Spatlese and Auslese wines.
A
clear majority of members support this supplier and the consortium
has been rewarded for its loyalty by generous hospitality visits
to Germany in the past sponsored by Thomas Schmitt!
Please
visit www.Schmitt-Soehne.com
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Italy
The Society of Vintners is the exclusive importer from San Giorgio and Arcano vineyards.
From
the sunny hills of the Veneto region, rich, ripe grapes produce Pinot
Grigio, fragant, fresh and crisp with a hint of tropical fruit. It
is excellent with starters, delicate first course dishes, seafood
and fish.
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Loire
and Vin de Table
It
is a measure of the group's vision and pragmatic flexibility that
it has negotiated successfully with two different suppliers from
the Loire Valley, both of whom enjoy significant trade with the
group:-
Remy
Pannier
www.remy-pannier.com
 Under
the 'Le Cellier' brand name which belongs to the
consortium, a vast quantity of Vin de Table 'House Wine' is supplied
to many members. In addition the hugely successful 'Dame
de la Vallée' brand of Vin de  Pays
has found great favour since its launch some 5 years ago. TSOV
consistently hits annual quantity targets to ensure the benefits
of competitive pricing.
Les
Celliers du Prieuré
As
well as a standard range of traditional generic Loire wines, this
supplier works closely with a number of members who ship Vin de
Table under their own particular 'House Wine' labels The Valentin
Fleur range of Vin de Pays named after the grandfather
of the present M.D. is a relatively new concept already finding
much commercial success.
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Port
Founded
in 1756, the Real Companhia Velha, the oldest of the Port Houses,
is known in the UK as the Royal Oporto Wine Company, with whom
the Society of Vintners has traded for some 20 years. Owning
5 Quintas in the Upper Douro, the company also has stocks of 35
million litres in its Port cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Once
each year a dedicated shipment is made for the group not only of
Royal Oporto's own Vintage wines, but also Late Bottled Vintage,
Tawny (superb 20 year old Tawny) and White Ports.
The
bulk of the shipment is however dedicated to the group's exclusive Windsor
Ruby and Windsor Special Reserve brands.
For
a guided tour from the coast up the Douro to Pinhao visit www.realcompanhiavelha.pt
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Rhône
A
welcome and relatively recent addition to the TSOV portfolio of
wine selections is a proposal of interesting Rhône wines
from Domaine Louis Bernard.
 Beset
by difficulties following the terrible flooding or recent years,
the Rhône Valley is beginning to fight its way back to the
prominence of earlier days.
An
interesting selection of Rhône wines is on offer to group
members and this section of our site will
be expanded to reflect the Domaine Louis Bernard profile when
its own web-site is launched.
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Sherry
The
Sherry category is, in the modern world of marketing, being forced
to re-invent itself to appeal to a wider audience. Previously a
prominent sector in the overall drinks market, Sherry has suffered
a decline at the hands of the fickle image-conscious modern customer,
much to the chagrin of the aficionado.
However
quality wines are still readily available to the discerning consumer
and the connection between Emilio Lustau and the TSOV is one of
the most enduring relationships.
Under
the 'Cosecha' label a full range of Sherries is
offered through the Membership from Manzanilla and Fino, to Amontillado
and on to Pale Cream and Cream.
Great
confidence is placed in these wines which are believed by group
members to be superior in quality to the big High Street brand
names.
Visit www.emilio-lustau.com for
more insight into an underrated category.
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South
Africa
 The
Society is an exclusive importer of the Kleindal range
of wines, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc,
Merlot, Pinotage, Ruby Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc.
2004
in particular will be remembered by Kleindal as
a great vintage for red wines with good colour, great depth and
an excellent fruit-acid balance, and whites with upfront fruit
and a crisp acidity.
Bon
Courage award winning wines have been produced by the
Bruwer family for three generations. Andre and his son Jacque
have orchestrated the whole estate into a thoughtfully arranged,
wine producing operation thus guaranteeing consistent and continuous
product perfection. In 2006 many of the Bon Courage wines won
Gold and Silver medals. Both the Bon Courage Sauvignon
Blanc 2007 and Inkara Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 received
the prestigious TROPHÉE EXCELLENCE at
this year's Citadelles du Vin competetion in
France.
 The
Society is an exclusive importer of Bon Courage Blush
vin doux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz, Chardonnay, Chardonnay Prestige Cuvee, Gerwurtztraminer,
Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz,
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Spain
The
Society is an exclusive importer of COTO MAYOR Crianza, Rose and
White wines. 2005
was a vintage of extraordinary quality in  the
Coto Mayor vineyards. The weather was magnificent, especially during
the harvest time, something which helped the ripening greatly.
The wines have the ideal characteristics for ageing (high polyphenol,
good alcohol, structure and balance).
The
rose is rich in aromas of strawberries and raspberries also shows
some violet and petals. Dry character, it does show a wide range
of red fruits, sharp and crispy.
Coto
Mayor White possesses a pleasant acidity which combines perfectly
with an exquisite aftertaste of fruit and flowers.
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Sparkling
Wines
The Chevalier company
was sold by its family owners to the vast Boisset empire who have
continued to respect the traditions and quality of these Burgundy
produced sparkling wines.
As
well as promoting an everyday Vin Mousseux made
in the Cuvée Close style, the group is also proud to be
associated with the Monopole Blanc de Blancs wines
made in the "méthode traditionelle" renowned in
the Champagne region.
A
number of group members had followed the Chevalier fortunes for
up to 20 years before the consortium decided to bestow its own
seal of approval and recommend Chevalier as the
preferred brand of sparkling wines amongst the membership.
Visit www.boisset.com to
learn more about the various parts of the Boisset conglomerate.
Mountbridge
Sparkling Brut NV is a very refreshing, easy drinking
sparkling wine displaying fresh, fruit flavours and a creamy
palate with a crisp clean finish.
The
ideal wine for any occasion.
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