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France

Champagne Billecart-Salmon

Champagne Doyard-Mahé

Domaine Serge Laloue, Sancerre

Domaine Antoine Simoneau, Touraine, Sparkling wines

Domaine de la Petite Roche, Anjou Rosé

Domaine de Charmoy, Chablis

Domaine Fichet, Maçon

Domaine Gry-Sablon, Beaujolais

Domaine Follin Arbelet, Aloxe Corton

Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet

Domaine Jean Marc Boillot, Pommard

Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet

Domaine Christian Serafin, Gevrey-Chambertin

Château Puynormond, Montagne Saint Emilion

Château Grand Village, Bordeaux

Spain

Bodega Viña Elena, Jumilla

Bodega Muriel, Rioja

Viña Alberdi, Rioja

New Zealand

Paddy Borthwick, Wairarapa

Seresin, Marlborough

South Africa

Steenberg, Constantia

Mulderbosch, Stellenbosch

Seidelberg, Paarl

Organic & Biodynamic Wine

Château Miraval, Côtes de Provence, France

Wines by Price

Rosé Wines

Services

Terms & Conditions

Contents 2010 Brochure


Dear wine enthusiast,

I am pleased to introduce you to the very first Grape House wine portfolio. I have per-

sonally tasted and chosen each and every wine that features in this brochure, spending

hours researching winemakers from all over the world and securing wines that are often

difficult to buy because of the fame of their producer.

I have listed a variety of wines at all prices and, no, not just from France, my home coun-

try! Finding a good wine at a relatively moderate price is a true challenge these days. Did

you know that the States of Jersey charge £1.1231 duty per 75cl bottle of wine and how

much would you say freight to Jersey costs ? Well, 50p per bottle is about right. This

alone represents 30% of the cost of a £5 bottle of wine.

The current Euro exchange rate is still well below what it was only a couple of years ago,

making wines from the Euro zone less affordable than in the past and of course we have

seen the introduction of GST last year. Quality comes at a price of course, but I can as-

sure you that all of the Grape House wine selection will give you value and pleasure for

your money.

About The Grape House

Introduction by Katy Lavanant,

Managing Director


I have been travelling across the vineyards for the last 18 years, which is how long I have

been in the wine business. I lived and worked in Bordeaux for 2 years, this is actually

where my wine career started, having studied wine, I got a job at Château Prieuré lichine

in Margaux and on my days off, I was visiting other Châteaux and tasting their wines. I

lived in Burgundy too and this is possibly the vineyard I am the most passionate about.

The small villages of the Côtes de Beaune and the Côtes de Nuits are home to some of

the worlds true iconic wine gems.

Winemaking techniques have evolved a lot in the last decade resulting in an improvement

in the quality of entry level wines. In the vines, attention to the soils is more important

than ever, viticulturists are conscious of the damages made to the soils due to the exten-

sive use of fertilizers and pesticides in the past and are now using alternative techniques,

some even turning their Domaine to biodynamie and producing wines that are truly or-

ganic.

Outside of Europe, I am finding more and more exceptional wines, I am highly enthusias-

tic about South Africa, which now ranks fourth in the UK wine market share. When

South African wines first appeared in the UK, they were high volume, inexpensive wines,

the country is now recognized as a producer of quality premium wines with distinct re-

gional diversity. The explosion of Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand resulted in the country

responding by tripling the vineyard plantings in the last 10 years and Pinot Noir is now on

the Sauvignon's heels, but boutique estates still produce stunning examples of both.

The Grape House is part of The Boat House Group and adheres to the same philosophy.

I hope you like the new list,

Katy


France

Champagne

Billecart-Salmon

Doyard-Mahé

Loire

Serge Laloue

Antoine Simoneau

Domaine de la Petite Roche

Chablis

Domaine de Charmoy

Maçon

Domaine Fichet

Beaujolais

Domaine Gry-Sablon

Bourgogne

Domaine Follin Arbelet

Domaine Leflaive

Domaine Jean Marc Boillot

Domaine Ramonet

Domaine Christian Serafin

Bordeaux

Château Puynormond

Château Grand Village

La Goulée

Sociando Mallet

Château Palmer

Château Lynch Bages

Château Mouton Rotschild

Château Petit Védrines


The wine regions of France


Billecart-Salmon, Mareuil sur Ay, Champagne

Winemaker - François Billecart

History

Billecart-Salmon is one of the few remaining Champagne houses to be owned by the original family and

was established in 1818 by Nicolas-Francois Billecart.

Most of Billecart-Salmon's fruit comes from a small vineyard holding, though this is supplemented with

grapes bought in from around Epernay.

Meticulous production techniques from the use of their own cultured yeasts to its slow, long, cool fer-

mentation, ensure that the family has 100% control of the production.

Billecart-Salmon is renowned for the quality of its delicate Rosé, it is a romantic Champagne. The produc-

tion secrets of this cuvée go back to the origins of the house of Billecart-Salmon. It is a blend of Chardon-

nay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. It has a pale salmon colour adorned with warm glints of gold and deli-

cate bubbles.

The Brut Réserve is harmonious and balanced, light and fine. It is also a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

and Pinot Meunier from 3 vintages sourced from the best sites in the Champagne region.

Wines Price ex GST

Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve N.V £27.00

Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve N.V Half bt £14.90

Billecart-Salmon Rosé N.V £44.50

Billecart-Salmon Rosé N.V Half bt £23.20

Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs N.V £44.50

Francois-Nicolas Billecart 1998 £55.00


Winemaker - Philippe Doyard

History

The Moulin d'Argensole situated in the village of Vertus, in the Côtes des Blancs (South of Epernay) , has

been home to the Doyard-Mahé family for 4 generations. Vertus is one of the 38 villages classified as 1er

cru and is home to a total of 564 hectares of vines, the most important village in size in the Marne. Phil-

ippe Doyard a viticulturist and oenologist has been at the helm since 1992 and elaborates elegant and re-

fined Champagnes made of 100% Chardonnay except for the Rosé which is a blend of Chardonnay and

Pinot Noir. Philippe only vinifies a vintage Champagne in exceptional years, like the Grandes Marques

Champagnes do.

Wines Price ex GST

Carte d'Or Brut 1er cru N.V £20.50

Rosé Brut N.V £22.90

Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2004 Magnum £59.00

Maison Doyard-Mahé, Vertus, Champagne


Loire and Sancerre


Wine-

maker

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Serge and Franck Laloue

History

Sancerre is situated 200km South of Paris on a hill. The whole Vineyard of Sancerre represents around

2800 hectares on the West bank of the Loire river. The estate was founded in 1930 by Francois and

Simone Laloue who were farmers. In 1960, their son Serge came to work on the farm and focused on viti-

culture and in turn, his son Franck joined him in 1990.

The family run business is located in the village of Thauvenay, which is one of the 14 villages included in

the Sancerre AOC. It covers 20 hectares of vines, 15 of which are dedicated to the production of Sauvi-

gnon Blanc for Sancerre Blanc and and 5 hectares are dedicated to the production of Sancerre Rouge and

Rosé.

In the vineyard, chemical treatments are kept to a strict minimum as the estate has adopted the " lutte

raisonnée" method, for example, grass is grown in between the vine rows. The yield is also strictly con-

trolled through pruning and disbudding. The grapes are harvested mechanically but with great care and as

gently as possible. The juice is fermented in stainless steel vats and left on its lees for 3 to 4 months to

optimise structure and complexity.

Domaine Serge Laloue is the rising star of Sancerre.

Wines Price ex GST

White Sancerre Blanc 2008 £11.75

White Sancerre Blanc Cuvée Silex 2008 £12.75

Domaine Serge Laloue, Sancerre


Winemaker - Antoine Simoneau

History

The history of the Simoneau family as wine producers dates back as far as the French revolution when the

family managed to reclaim 1 hectare of vines from the authorities. Located in the heart of the Loire Valley,

famous for its many beautiful Châteaux, the estate, which now covers 55 hectares, sits on the gentle

slopes of the river Cher. The winemaking techniques used include green harvesting, harvesting at dawn or

dusk, when it is coolest, to preserve the delicate aromas of the white grape varieties. The result is a wine

intriguingly balanced between the old and new world style.

The grape used is Chenin of course, the Loire Valley being its native region. It makes light bodied and aro-

matic Sparkling wines. Mr Simoneau Touraine Brut is made with a secondary fermentation in the bottle,

bubbles are lively and fine, the nose is lemony and biscuity when the mouth is of a wonderful balance.

Wines Price ex GST

Sparkling White Touraine Brut N.V £8.20

Sparkling Rosé Touraine Brut Rosé N.V £8.20

Domaine Antoine Simoneau, Touraine


Winemaker - Antoine Poupard

History

It was shortly after the French revolution that the Regnard family started to buy their first vines. Today

the estate reaches over 70 hectares in Anjou. The range of grape varieties at the domaine is wide, that

combined with a modern, well equipped winery, a skilful winemaker and careful management of the prod-

ucts and practices used in the vines, ensures the consistent quality and evolution of the wines. The soil

vary from argilo-slaty, rocky to sandy. Rosé wines are a speciality of the domaine and represents half of

the production. The constant quest of the domaine for excellence has been rewarded time and time again

(Concours général, Concours des Ligers, Concours du Lys, Mondial des Rosés, etc..). Antoine Poupard

continues to exploit the "Terroir" in such a way to ensure the best possible expression in the wines and

above all, aims at producing delicious wines for you to enjoy.

Wines Price ex GST

Rosé Anjou Rosé ½ sec 2009 £5.90

Gold medal Concours General Agricole de Paris

Domaine de la Petite Roche, Anjou


Chablis


Winemaker - Jean-Francois Bordet

History

The domaine de Charmoy's roots in Maligny, the front door to Chablis, can be traced back generations.

Chablis is blessed with rich soils from the kimmeridgian era (80 millions years old, made of white clay and

fossilized oysters) that give wines their specificity and unique iodine character. The Domaine consists of

14 hectares of vines all planted with Chardonnay resting on South/South east facing slopes, the best expo-

sure, producing wines with heart and soul.

The age of the vines vary from 10 to 15 years old for the Petit Chablis to 40 to 45 years old for the Cha-

blis Grand Cru. The vinification is made in stainless steel temperature controlled tanks for all wines ex-

cept the Chablis Grand Cru which is aged in temperature controlled wood tanks. Production averages

70000 bottles for the Chablis but only 1500 bottles of the grand cru are available.

Wines Price ex GST

White Petit Chablis Domaine de Charmoy 2008 £9.40

White Chablis Domaine de Charmoy 2008 £10.50

White Chablis Domaine de Charmoy 2008 Half bt £5.60

White Chablis 1er cru Fourchaume Domaine de Charmoy 2008 £15.90

Domaine de Charmoy, Chablis


Burgundy & Beaune


Winemaker - Olivier Fichet

History

The domaine Fichet is situated in a small village called Igé, consisting of 24 hectares of which more than

half is planted with Chardonnay grape. The estate is managed by two brothers, Pierre-Yves and Olivier

who respectively are recognised as perfectionists in their respective but complementary fields, for Pierre-

Yves the viticultural and for Olivier the delicate task of winemaking.

The utmost care is taken in the vineyard to ensure that the grapes achieve perfect maturity and state of

health for Olivier to craft them and deliver a wine that will respect the “terroir”.

Maçon Villages “Terroir de Burgy” is situated 12 kilometres north of Igé and is just short of 7 hectares,

Burgy is considered as a premium village in the Maçon Villages appellation.

The Château London is situated on a south-west facing slope consisting of clay and limestone soil with a

bit of chalk, the parcel is only 4,75 hectares which is typical of a Burgundian estate.

The Pouilly Fuissé “La Chatière” is hand harvested and fermented in oak barrels for 6 months and then

bottled.

Wines Price ex GST

White Maçon Villages "Terroir de Burgy" 2008 £8.90

White Maçon Igé "Château London" 2008 £9.80

White Pouilly-Fuissé, La Chatière 2008 £15.00

Domaine Fichet, Igé


Winemaker - Dominique Morel

History

The Domaine de Gry-Sablon is situated in Emeringes, in the Beaujolais AOC. The village is on a slope that

faces South, Dominique, the owner and winemaker at the Domaine, owns 17 hectares and only vinifies

grapes from his estate. Dedication to purity and a constant priority to expressing the terroir are key fac-

tors in the development of the estate. Wines are deep in colour, structure is essential but tannins are

silky. The wines from Dominique Morel attract many medals and accolades every year.

The reds are made of 100% Gamay, hand harvested and vinified in temperature controlled Stainless steel

tanks, aged in oak casks and finally bottled at the Domaine.

Wines Price ex GST

Red Beaujolais Villages 2008 Gold Medal £7.20

Red Fleurie 2008 £10.20

Red Fleurie 2008 Half bt £5.60

Red Saint Amour 2009 Gold Medal £9.50

Domaine Gry-Sablon, Beaujolais


Winemaker - Franck Follin

History

The Arbelet Family have been linked to the tiny village of Aloxe Corton, situated on the doorstep of

Beaune, since the 19th century. They own vines situated on the prime hill site of Corton. Franck Follin is

at the helm of the domaine, he is the first member of the family to be fully involved in the domaine pro-

duction from vine to bottle. His first vintage was 1992. Franck was a geologist but decided to join André

Masson, his father in law and former director of the Hospices de Beaune, to put Domaine Follin Arbelet

on the map of the best domaines in Burgundy.

Franck is a purist in his methods and he lets the wines speak for themselves and, crucially, for their vine-

yard of origin. Herbicides and pesticides are banned at the domaine, all juices stay in contact with the skin

for 3 to 5 days ensuring full extraction and in addition caps are punched down during fermentation for

even further extraction. The wines are aged in barrels for at least 15 months.

Quality is consistently high here from generic wines to Grand Crus with a particularly fine and sophisti-

cated 1er Cru Vercots.

Wines Price ex GST

Red Aloxe Corton 2005 £22.90

Red Aloxe Corton 1er Cru Vercots 2005 £29.90

Red Romanée Saint Vivant Grand Cru 2006 POA

Domaine Follin-Arbelet, Aloxe Corton


Winemaker - Anne-Claude Leflaive

History

The estate was first established in 1717 but Anne-claude took full control in 1993, the domaine now ex-

tends to 25 hectares, which by Burgundian standards is a rather good size. Anne-claude is deeply con-

cerned about the irreversible damage caused by the excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides and there-

fore in 1990 she adopted the biodynamic methods inspired by Rudolf Steiner. This involves using diluted

doses of plant based compounds, in time with the seasons and planetary movements to treat the vines and

soil. The results were such that the estate became fully biodynamic in 1998.

The average age of the vines are 30 years. The domaine produces Bourgogne Blanc, Puligny-Montrachet,

Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Clavoillon, 1er cru Combettes, 1er cru Folatieres, 1er cru Pucelles and Grand

cru Batard Montrachet, Bienvenues Batard Montrachet and Montrachet.

Wines Price ex GST

White Bourgogne Blanc 2008 POA

White Puligny-Montrachet 2008 POA

White Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Clavoillons 2008 POA

The 2008 vintage will be released in Spring, to enquire about price and availability please email

[email protected]



Winemaker - Jean Marc Boillot

History

Jean Marc Boillot is Etienne Sauzet’s grand son, he settled in the village of Pommard at La Pommardiere in

1985 where he started vinifying his own wines. Prior to this, he was the winemaker at Olivier Leflaive's

estate in Puligny Montrachet. He now vinifies 11 hectares of both white and red Burgundies with his 2

childrens Lydie and Benjamin. The plots of vines are situated in the villages of Beaune, Pommard, Volnay,

Meursault, Puligny and Chassagne to include vineyards previously owned by Domaine Sauzet.

In 1989, Jean Marc created a second business of "Negoce of wine" essentially based in the Côte Chalon-

naise, Montagny and Rully, he vinifies the wines the same way as the wines from his own property.

Jean Marc Boillot is one of the rare winemakers to produce both white and red wines of the highest qual-

ity, but with his pedigree it doesn't come as a surprise!

Wines Price ex GST

White Puligny-Montrachet 2008 £37.00

White Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Champs Canet 2001 £69.00

White Meursault 2001 £33.00

Red Pommard 2006 £27.90

Domaine Jean Marc Boillot, Pommard


Winemaker - Jean-Claude & Noël Ramonet

History

This famous domaine is known worldwide for its remarkable white wines, amongst which the Montrachet,

Batard Montrachet & Bienvenue-Batard Montrachet, these are absolutely iconic! They also produce Chas-

sagne 1er cru and Village. The winemaking is now in the hands of André's two sons, Jean Claude and Noël

as André is retired. André Ramonet is sometimes described as Burgundy's greatest genius! At Domaine

Ramonet, fruit from vines under 18 years old is excluded from their wines and yields are severely re-

stricted, bâtonnage is excluded but the wine is left on its lees for a long period of time before the first

racking. The winemaking is still rather traditional, the wines are aged in French oak barrels, of which 1/3 is

renewed every year, except for the Montrachet which is aged in 100% new oak barrels.

Wines Price ex GST

White Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseigneres 2004 £62.00

White Chassagne– Montrachet 1er cru Boudriottes 1999 £58.00

White Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Les Champs Canets 2001 £64.00

White Bienvenue Batard Montrachet 2000 POA

White Batard Montrachet 2002 POA

White Montrachet 2002 POA

Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet


Winemaker - Christian Serafin

History

Christian Serafin is established in the upper part of the village of Gevrey-Chambertin, he inherited the do-

maine from his father Stanilaw, a polish mason, in 1988 but he had already been in charge of the winemak-

ing at the domaine for the last 20 years. Christian's philosophy about winemaking is simple, old vines and

low yields, the recipe of many of Burgundy's finest domaines. The man is modest but a serious winemaker,

the wines are bottled unfiltered, they are rich, concentrated and structured, ageing gracefully for years.

The domaine is small, 10 acres, but by Burgundy standards, it is a decent size.

The domaine is rich of several 1er crus and a grand cru "Les Charmes", Christian also vinifies a Morey

Saint Denis and a Chambolle Musigny.

Wines Price ex GST

Red Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru Les Corbeaux 2005 £52.00

Red Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru Fonteny 2005 £59.00

Red Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru Les Cazetiers 2005 £75.00

Red Morey Saint Denis 1er cru Les Millandes 2005 £52.00

Red Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru Les baudes 2005 £59.00

Red Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2005 £99.00

Domaine Christian Serafin, Gevrey-Chambertin


Les Hospices de Beaune


Bordeaux


Winemaker - Philippe Lamarque

History

The beautiful village of Montagne Saint Emilion is situated 5 km North East of picturesque Saint Emilion.

Château Puynormond is set on a South facing hill side overlooking their own vines and covers 12 hectares.

The domaine has been owned by 4 generations of the Lamarque family and only produces red wines. The

harvest is manual at Château Puynormond and the quality of the "vieilles vignes" cuvée, 100% Merlot, is

improved by a green harvest and careful attention through the vinification process. The production only

averages 40 hectolitres per hectares as the age of the vine is between 50 and 90 years old. The wine is

aged in oak barrels for 12 months before bottling.

Wines Price ex GST

Red Château Puynormond Vieilles Vignes 2006 £12.40

Château Puynormond, Montagne Saint Emilion


Winemaker - Baptiste Guinaudeau

History

Grand Village is the family home for Jacques and Sylvie Guinaudeau in Mouillac, the family also owns the

world famous Château Lafleur since 1872. It is a mythical wine, a jewel which lies at the heart of the great-

est wines of Pomerol. There are only 4,5 hectares of vines. The same meticulous attention is given to

wines from Grand Village as well as Lafleur.

Both a Bordeaux blanc and Rouge are produced every year, classified as Bordeaux Superieur, the grapes

are carefully selected according to the quality of the harvest and any rejected fruit is sold off as generic

Bordeaux. The White is fresh, lively and made for drinking young. The red is delicious in his youth but has

surprising longevity given the appellation level and is normally at its peak 3-6 years after harvest, depend-

ing on vintage.

Wines Price ex GST

White Château Grand Village Blanc 2007, Bordeaux Blanc £8.90

Red Château Grand Village Rouge 2006, Bordeaux Rouge £9.90

Red Château Lafleur, Pomerol POA

For availability on Château Lafleur, please email [email protected]

Château Grand Village, Bordeaux


Wines Price ex GST

Red La Goulée 2005 £24.90

Red Sociando Mallet 2003 £52.90

Red Château Palmer 1999 £170.00

Red Château Lynch Bages 1998 £68.00

Red Château Mouton Rothschild 1998 £325.00

Sweet Château Petit Védrines 2006 Half Bt £10.90

Other Bordeaux Wines


Spain

Jumilla

Viña Elena

Rioja

Bodega Muriel

Viña Alberdi

Rias Baixas

Lagar de Cervera


The wine regions of Spain


Winemaker - Pilar Abellan

History

Bodega Vińa Elena is located on the Jumilla-Murcia highway, at a place known as Estrecho de Marin. The

Bodega is managed by Elena Pacheco, the winemaking is traditional combined with creativity and the vision

of a dedicated young and professional team guarantees the quality of their products. The wines are mainly

based on the Monastrell grape which is perfectly suited to the region. The grapes are hand picked from

young vines, they are then fermented in stainless steel tanks with a long maceration to extract maximum

colour. The wine then remains in 2 years old lightly toasted French oak barrels for 3 months. The result is

a perfect balance between varietal fruit and oak.

The Familia Pacheco Syrah/Monastrell 2008 has an intense ruby colour, a ripe fruit bouquet of cherries. It

is candid on the nose and warm in the mouth. Velvety and rich with a long finish.

A sensational wine that offers exceptional value for money.

Wines Price ex GST

Red Famila Pacheco Syrah/Monastrell 2008 £5.90

Familia Pacheco, Jumilla


Winemaker - Julián Murúa

History

Originally founded in 1826, Bodegas Muriel was revitalized in 1986 by Julián Murúa, situated at the heart of

Rioja Alavesa, in Elciego, the winery stands next to the river Mayor on a plot measuring 22,000 square

metres. Here, the region's local wine is made with the utmost care, ensuring a level of quality guaranteed

to delight even the most demanding palate. Spread over 57000 hectares, the DOC Rioja produces 250

million litres of fine wine of which 85% is red wine. The main grape variety is Tempranillo, it is character-

ized by a frank palate when young that becomes velvety when aged.

The Reserva wine is made from selected grapes from Rioja Alavasa and Alta vineyards, the vines are 30

years old on average. The wine is aged for 24 months in French and American barrels before being bottled

and aged for another 2 year period before its release into the market.

Wines Price ex GST

Red Montelciego, Rioja, 2007 £6.90

Red Montelciego, Rioja, Reserva 2004 £11.50

Bodega Muriel, Alavasa, Rioja


Winemaker - La Rioja Alta S.A

History

The history of La Rioja Alta starts in 1890 when 5 Basque and Rioja based wine growers created the com-

pany. The Viña Alberdi estate was bought in 1970. Today, the company continues to foster the creative

and entrepreneurial spirit of its founders.

The ripening process was halted by extreme temperatures and a lack of rainfall in July and August, the

2003 crop required technically demanding procedures aimed at enhancing quality. La Rioja Alta S.A de-

cided on a selective harvest and only the vineyards in the highest areas provided the grapes to produce

this Vina Alberdi made of 100% Tempranillo.

The wine was aged for 2 years in American oak casks for the first year and in oak of an average of 3 years

old for the second year. It was racked four times by hand and by candlelight and finally bottled in January

2007.

Bright cherry red colour with a medium robe and light pinkish highlights in the glass. Intense, very fresh

aromas with hints of cinnamon, coconut and vanilla. Round and well-bodied to the palate, smooth silky

tannins thanks to perfectly ripened grapes and ageing in the cask.

Wines Price ex GST

Red Viña Alberdi Reserva 2003 £13.90

Vina Alberdi, Rioja


Winemaker - La Rioja Alta S.A

History

In 1988, La Rioja Alta S.A bought the family estate known as Bodega Fernandes Cervera Hermanos and

soon changed the name to Lagar de Fornelos S.A. It is a small but welcoming winery situated in the village

of Fornelos. It has the capacity to produce 450 000 bottles per year. Its pink ivy-covered facade can be

seen from the road, the river Tamuxe flows by the rear of the house and an ancient and impressive old

stone and wooden wine press, now a museum piece, symbolises the hard work involved in making wine in

the past.

The Lagar de Cervera Albariño in the Rias Baixas Denominación of Origen covers 77 hectares. The grapes

are picked by hand and deposited in 20kg crates, they are then taken in refrigerated vehicles to the winery

where grapes are immediately destemmed for pressing. The fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats

at a low temperature. The wine then goes through a partial malolactic fermentation seeking a balance be-

tween acidity and alcohol content.

The wine is bright and pale yellow. The bouquet is typical of the Albariño variety, fresh, balanced and

structured to the palate. It is best served at 10* to 12* degrees.

Wines Price ex GST

White Albariño 2008 £11.90

Lagar de Cervera, Rias Baixas


New Zealand

Wairarapa

Paddy Borthwick

Marlborough

Seresin


New Zealand


Borthwick Estate, Wairarapa

Paddy Borthwick


Winemaker - Paddy Borthwick

History

Paddy has seven years of international winemaking experience in France, Switzerland, Australia and the

United States. Upon his return to New Zealand, Paddy spent five years as winemaker in Marlborough, so

with 24 vintages under his belt, the obvious next step was to use his passion, skill and experience into de-

veloping and producing his own premium wines from the boutique family vineyard.

All the fruit used in the Borthwick wines are grown solely on the Borthwick family estate.

The Pinot Noir is hand picked and fermented in open top fermenters, temperature controlled and a vari-

ety of yeasts both natural and cultured are used. Hand plunging optimizes fruit and tannin balance, with

extended maceration on skins. The Pinot Noir is then allowed to age in 40% French new oak for 14

months.

The Sauvignon Blanc goes through a cold fermentation, with 25% fermented in oak barrels, the lees are

stirred. After 5 month it is assembled, filtered and then bottled.

Wines Price ex GST

White Paper Road Sauvignon Blanc 2009 £8.80

White Paper Road Pinot Gris 2008 £10.40

Red Paper Road Pinot Noir 2008 £10.80

Borthwick Estate, Wairarapa


Seresin Estate, Marlborough

Clive Dougall


Winemaker - Clive Dougall

History

Owned by Michael Seresin, a New Zealand born film maker based in London, Seresin estate is situated in

Marlborough, New Zealand. Michael acquired the land in 1992 and started planting immediately with grape

varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir.

The wines are hand grown, hand picked and handmade, Seresin wines have forged a reputation for indi-

viduality and complexity. Organic and biodynamic viticultural practices are conducted and most of the

vineyard is under BioGro certification and are certified organic or if not yet certified, in the process of

conversion towards organic certification.

Clive uses natural and gentle winemaking, with minimal intervention. The fruit is hand picked and then

hand sorted before being whole-bunch pressed, fermentation is natural using wild yeasts indigenous to the

winery for greater individuality.

Wines Price ex GST

White Seresin Sauvignon Blanc 2008 £11.90

White Seresin Reserve Chardonnay 2006 £15.90

Seresin Estate, Marlborough


South Africa

Constantia

Steenberg

Stellenbosch

Mulderbosch

Paarl

The Lion Hunt

Seildelberg


South Africa



Harvest at Steenberg

The 70 hectares of vine have been replanted following extensive soil and micro climatic analyses. The pro-

duction is predominantly white varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Chardonnay. The red va-

rieties are a mix of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Shiraz.


Winemaker - Ruth Penfold

History

Steenberg is one of the oldest farms in Constantia Valley and also the most Southern estate in the area, so

it benefits from the cooling influence of the sea breezes from the nearby False Bay.

The estate was redevelopped in 1990 as a golfing estate, hotel and premium winery.

John Loubster, the estate's general manager, believes that quality vineyards, climate and gentle human in-

tervention are the key elements to making superior wine. He now creates wines synonymous of the first

owner Catharina who developed this land 320 years earlier.

Wines Price ex GST

White Klein Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2008 £6.60

White Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2008 £10.40

Red Klein Steenberg Bordeaux Blend 2007 £6.60

Red Steenberg Merlot 2007 £10.40

Rosé Klein Steenberg Rosé 2008 £6.90




Mike Dobrovic, Winemaker

Mulderbosch Vineyards is a small but very high profile farm consisting of 48 hectares, of which only 21.67

hectares are planted with vines, namely Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Mal-

bec and Cabernet Franc. Although the quest for quality wines is uncompromising, the development of the

farm has not been without attention to the environment, with more than half of the farm being left to in-

digenous vegetation and wildlife. Harmony is central to the philosophy of Mulderbosch, and the emphasis

has always been and will always remain on quality at the expense of quantity.


Winemaker - Mike Dobrovic

History

Larry Jacobs bought the Mulderbosch farm in 1989 that had been terribly neglected and unfarmed. Wine-

maker Mike Dobrovic, better known as Mr Sauvignon Blanc SA, joined Larry and together they cleaned up

the property and planted the first vineyards, turning the farm's fortune around. Little did they know that

the wines would attract glowing accolades and a clutch of awards.

Mulderbosch is situated in the prime Koelenhof area of Stellenbosch. Specific to Koelenhof area is the

wind tunnel effect which benefits the vineyards as it cools them during the long hot summer months.

Wines Price ex GST

White Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2008 £10.20

White Mulderbosch Chardonnay 2004 £10.60

Red Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2004 £10.90

Rosé Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2008 £7.50



Seidelberg, Paarl

The harvest is made by hand, transported in baskets and sorting tables are used to remove any bunches

not meeting the estate's stringent quality standards. Seidelberg uses a mixture of centuries old traditions

combined with modern technology. Many of the reds are still fermented the old way, in open fermentor,

because they know that it will bring out the best of them. Oak barrels are used as a subtle complement to

the rich complex flavours of the wines.


Winemaker - Alicia Rechner

History

The farm was established in 1680 as De Leuwen Jagt, the meaning of the original name in Dutch is "The

Lion Hunt". The Seidelberg estate covers 412 hectares, of which 110 ha are currently under vine. The soil

types are based on rocky granite slopes shifting to decomposed granite. The Seidelberg portfolio includes

3 wine ranges, The Lion Hunt range is named in honour of the original farm, the Seidelberg range is the

winery label and the Roland's Reserve range is the flagship range. The estate is planted at a ratio of 80%

red and 20% white grape varieties, the red varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet

Franc, Pinotage and Malbec, there is also a small amount of Muscat de Frontignan, which is used in the

dessert wine.

Wines Price ex GST

White Chenin Blanc, Lion Hunt 2008 £6.20

White Sauvignon Blanc, Seidelberg 2009 £8.20

White Unwooded Chardonnay, Seidelberg 2008 £8.20

Red Merlot, Lion Hunt, 2006 £6.20

Red Shiraz, Seidelberg 2006 £9.40

Red Pinotage, Seidelberg 2007 £9.80

Red Pinotage, Roland's Reserve 2007 £16.50

Rosé Seidelberg Rosé 2008 £8.20

Seidelberg, Paarl


The core principles of Organic viticulture is farming without genetically modified organism or synthetic

chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides and fungicides, instead producers adopt creative natural methods to en-

hance soils, vine health and grape quality like- Disruption of pests and integrated pest management -

Planting beneficial weeds - Introducing animal to graze weeds

Biodynamics has the same core principles as organics, no synthetic chemicals or GMO, but uses the fol-

lowing additional techniques recommended by Austrian philosopher Rudolph Steiner in 1924, to encour-

age sustainable growth in farming.

The use of special, natural preparations to improve soil quality and help vines better assimilate nutrients,

trace minerals and water for balanced growth namely:

Horn manure to improve soil vitality

Horn silica to enhance photosynthesis

Plant based compost preparations

Horsetail decoction as anti-fungal

Application of homeopathic amounts of these preparations holistically in accordance with bio-rythms

linked to plant growth (depending on lunar cycles, some days are better than others for planting, plough-

ing or harvesting).

Use of locally grown plants for Steiner's preparations.

Organic and Biodynamic Wines


Winemaker -

History

Château Miraval is leading the organic wine movement in Provence. Miraval's vineyards are partly in the

district of Correns, famous for being the first village in France, where all farm produce is biologically pro-

duced.

The estate is situated at an altitude of 350 metres, the vineyard flourish on the valley floor protected by

the surrounding forest of evergreen and white oak, parasol aleppo and maritime pine. The total size of the

vineyard is 30 hectares, the oldest vine on the property are Cinsaut, this particular strain of Cinsaut gives

the distinctive flavour and elegance of Miraval's Rosé.

Fanny Croisy, Miraval's head of sales and export notes that "It took 4 years to become certified organic,

no chemicals, no herbicides, no pesticides or fungicides can be used at Miraval".

In the 1970's Jacques Loussier, the well known Jazz pianist, created one of the world's foremost recording

studio at Miraval-Studio Miraval-where many great musicians including Pink Floyd, Sting, Sade and the

Cranberries have all recorded their music in idyllic surroundings.

Wines Price ex GST

White Château Miraval Blanc 2008 £11.20

Red Château Miraval Rouge £13.50

Rosé Château Miraval Rosé "Pink Floyd" 2008 £11.90

Château Miraval, Côtes de Provence (Organically certified)


Wines by price

£5 to £7

White

Chenin Blanc, The Lion Hunt 2008 £6.20

Sauvignon Blanc, Klein Steenberg 2008 £6.60

Red

Syrah/Monastrell Familia Pacheco 2008 £5.90

Merlot, The Lion Hunt 2006 £6.20

Bordeaux Blend, Klein Steenberg 2007 £6.60

Montelciego, Rioja 2007 £6.90

Rosé

Anjou Rosé 1/2 sec 2009 Gold Medal £5.90

Klein Steenberg Rosé 2008 £6.90

£7 to £9

White

Sauvignon Blanc, Seidelberg 2009 £8.20

Unwooded Chardonnay, Seidelberg 2008 £8.20

Sauvignon Blanc, Paddy Borthwick 2009 £8.80

Maçon Villages "Terroir de Burgy" 2008 £8.90

Château Grand Village Blanc 2007 £8.90

Red

Beaujolais Villages 2008 Gold Medal £7.20

Rosé

Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2008 £7.50

Seidelberg Rosé 2008 £8.20

Half Bottles

Champagne

Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve N.V £14.90

Billecart-Salmon Rosé N.V £23.20

White

Chablis, Domaine de Charmoy 2008 £5.60

Red

Fleurie, Domaine Gry-Sablon 2008 £5.60

Sweet

Château Petit Védrines Sauternes 2006 £10.90


Wines by price

£9 to £12.50

White

Petit Chablis, Domaine de Charmoy 2008 £9.40

Maçon Igé, Domaine Fichet 2008 £9.80

Sauvignon Blanc, Steenberg 2008 £10.40

Pinot Gris, Paper Road 2008 £10.40

Chablis, Domaine de Charmoy 2008 £10.50

Chardonnay, Mulderbosch 2004 £10.60

Sancerre, Serge Laloue 2008 £11.75

Albariño, Rias Baixas 2008 £11.90

Sauvignon Blanc, Seresin 2008 £11.90

Red

Shiraz, Seidelberg 2006 £9.40

Saint Amour, Domaine Gry-Sablon 2009 £9.50

Pinotage, Seidelberg 2007 £9.80

Château Grand Village 2006 £9.90

Fleurie, Domaine Gry-Sablon 2008/09 £10.20

Merlot, Steenberg 2007 £10.40

Pinot Noir, Paddy Borthwick 2008 £10.80

Mulderbosch, Faithful Hound 2004 £10.90

Montelciego Reserva, Rioja 2004 £11.50

Château Puynormond VV 2006 £12.40

Rosé

Sancerre Rosé, Serge Laloue 2009 £11.75

Château Miraval "Pink Floyd" 2008 £13.50

Rosé Wines

Anjou 1/2 sec 2009 Gold Medal £5.90

Klein Steenberg 2008 £6.90

Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 £7.50

Seidelberg 2008 £8.20

Sancerre, Serge Laloue 2009 £11.75

Château Miraval "Pink Floyd" 2008 £13.50


Office parties

Client entertaining

Team building

Cheese and Wine tasting

Our events are mobile, I come to you. You invite the guests, 24 persons maximum, and I bring my exper-

tise. The events are very informal and fun.

The events involve tasting between 6 and 10 wines from any country in the world to fit within your

budget and your tutor will give you general wine information, you will also learn tasting tips.

The tasting will be followed by a general wine knowledge quiz and we can arrange for the winning team to

receive a box of wine on your company's behalf.

The cost of such an event for which we supply glasses, spittoons, etc...is £60 for a 2 hour session. The full

cost of the wines you will have chosen for the tasting from the Grape House portfolio is to be added and

so is the cost of the wines that the quiz winning team receives.

Tastings can take place any day of the week but must be booked well in advance.

A 10% discount on wines tasted at the event will be offered to everyone attending.

It is also possible to combine a wine tasting with lunch or dinner at Sails Brasserie at the Boat House res-

taurant in St Aubin. For information please contact [email protected]

Cheese and Wine tasting

Explore the fascinating world of cheese, from cow's milk to goat's milk, learn to pair cheese and wine. For

more information on this event please email [email protected]

Cheeses will be chosen from the large selection available at "Relish" situated in the Fish Market.

Corporate Wine Tasting Events


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PRICES

All prices are exclusive of GST at 3% and subject to the goods being available.

Prices quoted are duty paid and delivered to Jersey but can be subject to alteration without prior notice

to reflect vintage changes, major currency fluctuations and changes in duty. Goods will be invoiced at the

price ruling at the date of delivery.

DISCOUNTS

Discounts will not apply to purchases made from special offer lists we may produce from time to time as

these prices are already discounted.

ACCOUNT FACILITY

We require you to fill in an application form to open an account with The Grape House. We reserve the

right to cancel or withdraw your account facility at any time and without prior notification.

CREDIT LIMIT

A credit limit will be applied to your account. We may reduce or withdraw such limit at our discretion

without prior notice.

PAYMENT TERMS

Settlement in full of accounts due to The Grape House is required by the 20th of the month following the

date of invoice. We reserve the right to withdraw credit facilities on all overdue accounts and charge in-

terest daily at the rate of 10% per annum.

BREAKAGES AND SHORTAGES

All goods should be examined at the time of delivery. Any damaged bottles and/or packaging must be re-

ported immediately and kept for inspection. Damaged goods not reported to The Grape House on the

day of delivery will not be eligible to be returned. Shortages must be reported at the time of delivery and

notified on the delivery document.

RETURNS

Goods will only be credited if returned within 1 week of delivery. Goods must be in perfect condition in

order to be returned. If a bottle of wine is believed to be corked, you must inform the Grape House staff

at the earliest opportunity in order for the bottle to be checked. If it is agreed that the wine is corked, it

will be credited in full.

RISK AND TITLE OF GOODS

The goods remain the property of The Grape House until paid for in full and all other sums owed to The

Grape House are paid in full. Although the goods remain The Grape House property until paid for, the

risk in the goods shall pass to the Buyer upon delivery. The Buyer shall insure the goods against all com-

mercial risks including loss and damage.

INSOLVENCY

The Buyer's right to the possession of the goods shall cease if the Buyer is declared bankrupt, goes into

liquidation or suspends business.

GENERAL

Any typographical, clerical or other error or omission in any sales literature, quotation, price list, invoice

or other document or information issued by The Grape House shall be subject to correction without any

liability on the part of The Grape House.

These terms and conditions and the contract shall be governed by the laws of Jersey and the parties sub-

mit to exclusive jurisdiction of the Jersey courts.

I confirm that I have read and accept the terms and conditions of Mill Imports Ltd t/as The Grape House.

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