In October 1973 Marks & Spencer launched its
first range of wines, starting with just 12 stores with a small selection of
eight wines, four sherries and a few beers. Today M&S offers nearly a thousand wines from around the globe but
the emphasis remains the same as it did 40 years ago, quality-led innovation. This commitment to quality and innovation has
been recognized by the industry for a number of years. This year Marks & Spencer was awarded the ‘Supermarket
of the Year’ award at the prestigious International Wine Challenge Awards
(IWC). Additionally over the last 12
months, M&S has won a total of 228 medals at the wine
competitions, including 20 Golds, 67 Silvers and 141 Bronzes. In celebration of 40 years of wine retailing and their breadth of award winning wines, a wine tasting hosted Chris Murphy, Wine Buyer for
M&S Wine Direct was held recently. Murphy had selected 15 wines, focusing on award winning and premium wines and make this festive season a more celebrated one.
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Maiten Vineyard Block 1 Pinot Noir 2011
Country: Chile
(Leyda Valley)
Grape varieties: 100%
Pinot Noir
Description: Aromas of redberries are combined with spice
and a hint of truffle, whilst the palate shows lovely silky tannins, soft
acidity and a long concentrated finish.Typical Pinot Noir characters leap out
of the glass in this vibrant, fine example of cooler climate wine making from Chile.
Maiten Pinot Noir is a special selection of a specific block from a single
vineyard in the emerging Leyda valley. Winemaker Viviana Navarrete has sculpted
a classic Pinot Noir with medium palate weight, subtle use of oak and complex
spicy notes
Chambolle-Musigny 2010
Country: France,
Burgundy, Cote de nuits
Grape varieties: 100%
Pinot Noir
Description: A succulent, scented and supremely classy
Chambolle-Musigny with beguiling flavours of winter spice and dark hedgerow
fruits. This prestigious winegrowing appellation lies at the northern end of
Burgundy's famous Côte d'Or, where some of the region's most serious, complex
reds are made from the Pinot Noir grape variety. The wine shows the typical
muscularity and scent of Chambolle from a fine vintage; the texture is silky
and the finish harmonious and persistent
Vergelen Amphitheatre Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Country:
South Africa (Stellenbosch)
Grape
varieties: Sauvignon Blanc
Description: Harvested early in the morning when the sea
breezes are at their coolest, the grapes for this iconic Cape Sauvignon Blanc
are slowly cool fermented and given four months lees contact for greater
richness. The result is a white wine triumph for expert winemaker Andre Van
Rensburg. Vivid flavours of lemon confit and sweet lime, followed by enveloping
creamy texture bringing in tropical lychee notes at the finish.
Secano Paico Vineyard Block 3 Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Country: Chile (Leyda Valley)
Grape varieties: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Description: A pale lemon hue combines with an intense
palate displaying characters of citrus fruits and a hint of spice, finishing
with a long, lingering mineral aftertaste.Fresh, zesty and ripe fruit flavours
are evident on the nose of this high quality Sauvignon Blanc from Chile. The
grapes for this delicious wine have been taken from selected blocks within a
single vineyard in the Leyda Valley. Proximity to the cooling breezes of the
Pacific Ocean has helped retain vibrant freshness and great concentration.
Vintage Rosado Cava 2009
Country:
Spain
Grape
varieties: Pinot Noir
Description: With its attractive light ruby hue, perfumed
summer berry aromas and fresh, elegantly lifted palate profile, this is a
delightful sparkling rosé Cava.With its attractive light ruby hue, perfumed
summer berry aromas and fresh, elegantly lifted palate profile, this is a
delightful sparkling rosé Cava. It was made exclusively for us by the
experienced Gabriel Suberviola from fruit grown on the Mas Bernich Estate in
the hills southwest of Barcelona.This is prime Cava country, and even though
Pinot Noir is not the most typical grape variety in the region, this
deliciously avant-garde style of wine shows just how good it can be when
carefully managed to give an excellent balance of freshness and ripeness.
Oudinot Brut NV Champagne
Country: France (Champagne)
Grape
varieties: 100% Chardonnay
Description: A dry and elegant champagne with a crisp
mousse and fresh lemon fruit undertones.We have worked closely with Philippe
Launois, chief winemaker at House of Oudinot, to create a refined, dry
champagne with a clean citrus flavour. Chardonnay grapes are used predominantly
in this champagne.
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