Hamper - 3 Special Wines

Pierre Mignon, Brut Vintage Prestige, Champagne, France, 2015

 Champagne Pierre Mignon is a family owned house located in Le Breuil in the Marne Valley. Over several generations, the family estate has grown significantly with vineyards in the Marne Valley, Côte des Blancs and Épernay. Mignon produces Champagnes with a fresh, vibrant character. All of the wines are made within their own cellars where attention to detail and quality is paramount.

This gastronomic Champagne reflects the excellent quality of the 2015 vintage. The aromatics are particularly expressive with notes of white peach and mirabelle plums, dried fruit and toasted almonds. Its persistent, delicate bubble reflects its finesse while its butter and brioche character indicate its development. Perfect for drinking now but it still has great ageing potential.

Bodegas Amaren, Malvasia, Rioja Alavesa, Spain, 2019

 Jon Cañas (Luis Cañas’ grandson) is the imaginative winemaker behind Bodegas Amaren. Jon has been granted free rein to explore the character of Alavesa’s vineyards, giving us a raw, modern interpretation of Rioja Alavesa. Bodegas Amaren is comprised of some of best and highest altitude vineyards around the villages of Samaniego and Leza, where the soil is poor and gnarly vines, ageing up to and over 100 years old, produces small bunches, perfect for making highly concentrated Rioja wines. 

Tim Atkin Rioja Report 2023 94 Points   Decanter 96 Points Rioja Guide, March 2023.

Vina Cobos, Bramare Appellation Malbec, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, 2020

In 1989, Paul Hobbs visited Mendoza for the first time. Driving over the Andes from Chile with his longstanding friend Jorge Catena, brother of the famous Nicolas Catena, he fell in love with the place, the people, but also with the potential to make great wine.

He began experimenting with wild fermented Chardonnay and then with the variety that would become Argentina's calling card - Malbec. His first 10 barrel vintage of Malbec persuaded the American press of the potential of this grape. Paul established his own winery, Viña Cobos, in 1999 and 20 years later, Paul continues to make wines that are authentic expressions of the terroir from which they come. In an exploration of the different terroirs across Mendoza Paul looks for the most distinguished regions in Luján de Cuyo and Valle de Uco to produce wines that uniquely express their origins. The winery’s elegant and balanced wines are a result of meticulous vineyard farming and utmost respect for terroir.

James Suckling 94 Points

Tracklements Chutney “The cheese collection”

Made for the most discerning cheese lover, we’ve collated some of our favourite Tracklements to go with artisan cheeses. Afterall, the best cheeses deserve the best condiments.

 1 X Apple & Cider Brandy Chutney 220g

1 X Caramelised Onion Marmalade 250g

1 X Green Tomato Chutney 220g

1 X Apricot & Ginger Chutney 220g