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Welcome to the Big Fortified Tasting 2016

This is now the 7th consecutive year that I’ve staged the b.f.t.; a testament to the importance with which this event is regarded by both exhibitors and visitors alike. Each year the show continues to attract more visitors from the UK and overseas. Enjoy the tasting at Church House today, but remember to take a breather from time to time as this year’s line-up is as dizzyingly spectacular as ever!

Once again I would like to congratulate and thank all our supporters: the producers, their agents, retail buyers, sommeliers and opinion formers, who have all come together to make this, undoubtedly, the most significant tasting of Fortified Wines in the world. As ever, we are indebted to the generic promotional bodies that have given their support and help establish the b.f.t..

Remember that if you have pre-registered, we have five tutored tastings led by some of the greatest names in the business. These will be taking place throughout the day in the Bishop Partridge Hall and the Hoare Memorial Hall, please ask at reception for more details.

On behalf of all our producers and their agents, I warmly welcome you to enjoy today “the Trade’s favourite wine tasting”.

Finally, I would just like to say a massive thank you to Danny Cameron. This year Danny has stepped down from organizing the b.f.t. as his involvement with his excellent new Gin Distillery in Dyfi, Wales (www.dyfidistillery.com) has meant that he no longer has the time to be involved. Danny was the brainchild of the b.f.t. when we began in 2010 and without him the b.f.t. would never have existed and the world of fortified wine would be a poorer place!

Ben Campbell-Johnston

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www.thebft.co.uk

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MONTILLA

1 Bodegas Robles 5

SHERRY AND MANZANILLA

2 Hidalgo-La Gitana 6 3 Bodegas Tradición 8 4 Delgado Zuleta 9 5 Emilio Lustau 10 6 Barbadillo 12 7 Gonzalez Byass 13 8a La Guita 14 8b Real Tesoro 15 8c Valdespino 16 9 Williams & Humbert 17 10 Viniberia 19 13a Fernando de Castilla 23 35 Harveys 59

MOSCATEL DE SETÚBAL

11 Bacalhôa 21 12 Horácio Simões 22

PORT

13b Wiese & Krohn 24 14 Sandeman 25 15a Ferreira 27 15b Offley 28 16 C. da Silva (Dalva) 29 17 Niepoort 30 18a Quinta do Vale Meão 32 18b Quinta Vale D. Maria 33 19 Poças Junior 34 20 Symington Family Estates 35 21 Quinta do Noval 37 22 The Fladgate Partnership 38 23a Kopke 40 23b Barros 41 23c Cálem 42

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PORT (Cont.)

24 Quevedo 43 25 Barão de Vilar 44 26a Dixon’s Double Diamond 46 27 Quinta das Teçedeiras 48

MARSALA

26b Curatolo Arini 47

BEIRAS

27 Filipa Pato 48

SANTORINI

27 Estate Argyros 48

BANYULS

27 Coume del Mas 48 27 Mas Cristine 48

AUSTRALIA

28 Wine Australia 49

MADEIRA

29 D’Oliveiras 51 30 Barbeito 53 31 Blandy’s 54 32 Henriques & Henriques 55 33 Justinos 56

CHOCOLATE

34 Cocoa Runners 57

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Bodegas Robles

Contact in the UK: Joaquín Bustamante Castro Email: [email protected] Phone: 07771 603927 Address: Bodegas Robles S.A. 21, Portland St, York North Yorkshire, YO31 7EH

Producer contact details: Francisco J. Robles Rubio Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0034 619792332 Address: Bodegas Robles S.A. Ctra. Córdoba-Málaga, N-331, km 47,5 14550, Montilla, Córdoba (Spain)

In 1927, our grandparents Antonio José y Pilar founded Bodegas Robles in Montilla. Since then our family has been producing high quality wines from the native grape, Pedro Ximénez, by following our guiding principles of tradition; respect for the environment and innovation. Now in the third generation of family ownership, we have returned to our grandparents’ customs and produce our wines from organically grown grapes. In 1999 we launched our first range of certified organic wine PIEDRA LUENGA. Our organic vineyards retain soil fertility and avoid synthetic chemicals and GMs. We ensure that indigenous yeasts are preserved before starting the pressing and “criadera y solera” system. In 2008 we launched our organic vinegars, followed in 2013 by our brand new range of vegan certified food products: jellies, jams and wine reductions. Ours is the first winery in Spain to certify CO2 emissions with an annual commitment to reduce these levels to a minimum. “Best Organic Company in Spain 2014”.

“Vegan Certified 2016”

1. Piedra Luenga Bio Fino

2. Piedra Luenga Bio Pedro Ximenez

3. Piedra Luenga Bio Oloroso

4. Piedra Luenga Bio Amontillado

5. Piedra Luenga Bio Pale Cream

6. Piedra Luenga Bio Cream

7. Selección De Robles 1927 Gold Label

8. Selección De Robles 1927 Silver Label

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2 SHERRY

Bodegas Hidalgo-La Gitana

Contact in the UK: Gemma Fleming Email: [email protected] Phone: 020 7840 3617 Address: Mentzendorff The Woolyard, 52 Bermondsey Street London SE1 3UD

Producer contact details: Maria Perez Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 34 956 385304 Address: Bodegas Hidalgo-La Gitana Banda Playa 42, 11540 Sanlúcar de Barrameda Cadiz, Spain

Bodegas Hidalgo has been producing fine Manzanilla and a range of rare aged sherries in their bodegas in Sanlúcar de Barrameda since 1792. Now in the Seventh generation of family ownership, Bodegas Hidalgo is committed to crafting the very best quality wines that are true to their origins and heritage.

1. La Gitana Manzanilla

2. Pasada Pastrana Manzanilla

3. La Gitana ‘En Rama’ Manzanilla

4. Amontillado Seco Napoleón

5. Oloroso Seco Faraón

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Bodegas Hidalgo-La Gitana


Producer contact details: Maria Perez Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 34 956 385304 Address: Bodegas Hidalgo-La Gitana Banda Playa 42, 11540 Sanlúcar de Barrameda Cadiz, Spain

6. Oloroso Abocado Alameda 7. Pedro Ximénez Triana 8. Palo Cortado Wellington VOS 9. Amontillado Napoleón VORS 10. Oloroso Faraón VORS 11. Pedro Ximénez Triana VORS

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Bodegas Tradición

Contact in the UK: Louise du Bosky Email: [email protected] Phone: 020 7928 7300 (Option 1) Address: New Generation McKinley 14 Kennington Road London SE1 7BL

Producer contact details: Eduardo Davis Email: [email protected] Phone: 07999 795658 Address: Cordobeses 3 11408 Jerez de la Frontera Spain

Bodegas Tradición is the leading boutique bodega in Jerez and specializes exclusively in top quality, traditional aged Sherry. This winery was founded in the last decade of the last century to give continuity to the oldest family tradition in winemaking in Jerez. Its roots go back to 1650 where the original winery was founded and where the origins of the wines bottled today as Bodegas Tradición had a worldwide recognized brand name: J.M Rivero-CZ. Bodegas Tradición focuses on the purest styles of Sherry; non chill filtered, non stabilized, with no additives where portions of history can be enjoyed in a wine glass. Wines ranging from 25 to 45 years of average age, carefully selected and hand bottled in numbered bottles all qualifies by the regulating authority after severe age and quality analysis which guarantee their standards. 1. Fino Tradición Viejo 2. Palo Cortado Tradición VORS 3. Oloroso Tradición VORS 4. Amontillado Tradición VORS

5. Cream Tradición VOS 6. Pedro Ximénez Tradición VOS

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Delgado Zuleta

Contact in the UK: La Goya/ Zuleta/Delgado Zuleta C&D Wines, David Benito, 020 8778 1711 Barbiana / Goya XL: Bibendum, Marianna Fillion, 020 7449 4038 Monteagvdo Collection / Quo Vadis: Expression du Terroir, Borough Wines, Felix Lehman, 07896 746 056

Producer contact details: Pelayo Garcia Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 34 660384799 Address: Delgado Zuleta S A Avda de Rocio Jurado s/n 11540 Sanlúcar de Barrameda Spain

Founded in 1744, Delgado Zuleta is the oldest winery in Sanlúcar de Barrameda and today remains under eighth-generation family control. The bodega’s reputation is based on their award-winning Manzanillas and Amontillado, but also produces a fascinating range of other top-quality Sherries worth discovering. Today we are presenting our first organic Manzanilla, Entusiatica.

1. Manzanilla Barbiana 2. Manzanilla La Goya 3. Organic Manzanilla Entusiatica (Seeking Distribution)

4. Manzanilla En Rama Goya XL 5. Amontillado Zuleta 6. Amontillado Monteagvdo 7. Palo Cortado Monteagvdo 8. VORS Amontillado Quo Vadis

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Emilio Lustau Contact in the UK: Karen Jenkins Email: [email protected] Phone: 020 3301 2817 Address: Fields, Morris & Verdin 24-34 Ingate Place Battersea, London SW8 3NS

Producer contact details: Federico Sánchez-Pece Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 34 666 584 792 Address: c/ Arcos 53, 11402 Jerez de La Frontera, Cádiz, Spain.

Emilio Lustau has always placed absolute quality ahead of volume considerations and thus, stand apart from the bland, mainstream wines that many of the large sherry brands promote today. Producing a full range of styles, from clean, pure, bone-dry Finos through to resplendent, unctuous essences such as PX, Lustau never fail to provide us with Sherries of the very highest quality. Lustau pioneered the concept of Almacenista bottlings – choosing specific lots from the warehouses of small independent Sherry maturers and bottling them separately. The key to quality with Sherry is less where and how the vines are grown but rather where and how the Sherries are matured. As if the Solera Familiar and Almacenista ranges were not special enough, we would also like to draw your attention to these truly wonderful VORS wines.

1. Solera Familiar Manzanilla Papirusa 2. Solera Familiar Puerto Fino 3. Almacenista Manzanilla Pasada de Sanlúcar Cuevas Jurado

4. Solera Familiar Amontillado Los Arcos

5. Almacenista Amontillado del Puerto Jose Luis González Obregón

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Emilio Lustau Contact in the UK: Karen Jenkins Email: [email protected] Phone: 020 3301 2817 Address: Fields, Morris & Verdin 24-34 Ingate Place Battersea, London SW8 3NS

Producer contact details: Federico Sánchez-Pece Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 34 666 584 792 Address: c/ Arcos 53, 11402 Jerez de La Frontera, Cádiz, Spain.

6. Solera Familiar Oloroso Don Nuño

7. Almacenista Oloroso Pata de Gallina Juan García-Jarana

8. VORS 30 Years Old Palo Cortado

9. Añada 1997 Rich Oloroso

10. East India Solera Cream 11. Solera Familiar Moscatel Emilín 12. Solera Familiar Pedro Ximénez San Emilio

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Barbadillo

Contact in the UK: Michael Oppenheim Email: [email protected] Phone: 01442 870900 Address: John E Fells & Sons Ltd Prince Edward Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3EZ

Producer contact details: Tim Holt Email: [email protected] Phone: 0034 62 7015763 Address: Bodegas Barbadillo S.L. Luis de Eguilaz, 11 Sanlucar de Barrameda Cadiz, Spain

Family owned since 1821, Barbadillo has earned a reputation as one of the leading producers of Manzanilla and old and rare Sherries. The company has sixteen bodegas located in prime positions in Sanlúcar de Barrameda. These bodegas hold more than 35,000 butts of sherry, enabling Barbadillo to provide world markets with the highest quality Sherry. The family also owns 500 Ha of vineyards located in the 'Jerez Superior'. Earlier this year Barbadillo launched ‘Versos 1891’ one of the World’s first super luxury sherries. Only 100 bottles have been released, each has been taken from a single cask of old Amontillado which has been ageing in the family’s cellars since 1891. 1. Solear Manzanilla 2. Pastora En Rama Pasada Manzanilla 3. Principe de Barbadillo Amontillado

4. Cuco Oloroso

5. Obispo Gascon Palo Cortado 6. VORS Amontillado

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Gonzalez Byass

Contact in the UK: Emma Jones Email: [email protected] Phone: 01707 274790 Address: Gonzalez Byass UK The Hyde, Woodcock Hill, Coopers Green Lane St Albans. AL4 9HJ

Gonzalez Byass has been producing high quality sherry in Andalucía for over 180 years. It is best known for its award-winning, ultra-dry Fino, Tio Pepe, the perfect chilled aperitif, but also makes a wide range of other classic styles, including a range of dry to sweet Amontillados and Olorosos and the unctuous Rare Old Soleras, which are a minimum of 30 years old and are available in strictly limited quantities.

1. Tio Pepe Fino 2. Tio Pepe Fino En Rama, 2016 3. Viña AB Amontillado

4. Alfonso Oloroso

5. Leonor Palo Cortado

6. Fino Tres Palmas (2015 Bottling)

7. Matusalem Oloroso Dulce Muy Viejo

8. Noe Pedro Ximénez Muy Viejo

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La Guita

Contact in the UK: Harriet Kininmonth Email: [email protected] Phone: 020 8961 4111 Address: 23 Cumberland Avenue London NW10 7RX

Producer contact details: Silvia Menacho Email: [email protected] Phone: 0034 956321004 ex 1302 Address: Jose Estevez S.A. Ctra. N-IV, Km 640 11408 Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

Situated in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, the winery was founded by Domingo Pérez Marín in 1852. Since 2007 it has been part of Grupo Estevez Jerez, joining other members of the group, Valdespino and Real Tesoro. From 1526 until mid 19th Century, the building that is currently the Winery headquarters was the site of the most important hospital in Sanlúcar run by the Dominican religious order. The Bodega is situated in the Barrio Alto, the highest point of the city, receiving the humid western winds from the sea which are essential to the ageing of this unique wine. La Guita is entirely produced from Palomino grapes grown in Pago of Miraflores, a plot of vineyards in Sanlucar with a very special terroir which provides this Manzanilla with its personal style. Today La Guita is the undisputable national market leader and has conquered the palate of international consumers around the world.

1. Manzanilla La Guita 2. La Guita En Rama

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Real Tesoro

Contact in the UK: Marianne Fillion Email: [email protected] Phone: 07741 311220 Address: 113 Regents Park Road London NW1 8UR


The history of one of today's largest Sherry houses dates back to 8th March 1760, when King Carlos III of Spain wrote a letter officially appointing His Excellence, Don Joaquin Manuel de Villena, lieutenant-general of the Spanish Royal Armada, as the 'Marques del Real Tesoro'. This title was bestowed on Don Joaquin by the King as reward for his victory when his fleet was attacked by pirate ships. In order not to lose any Crown treasure that his ships were carrying, Don Joaquin used silver from his own inheritance order to make munitions. In 1897, the title of Marques Del Real Tesoro, which was left unspoken for, was bestowed by King Alfonso XIII, to the grandson of the first Marques, who founded a brand name after his title Marques Del Real Tesoro. With the Sherry reserves, stored two centuries beforehand by His Excellence, Mr. Conde of Villacreces who kept an extensive wine cellar with the most select Sherry wines of Jerez, originating from the 'Soleras' that today carry the prestigious name around the world of Marques Del Real Tesoro.

1. Fino Tío Mateo 2. Amontillado del Príncipe

3. Oloroso Almirante

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Valdespino

Contact in the UK: Adam Black Email: [email protected] Phone: 0207 720 5350 Address: Liberty Wines Ltd 6 Timbermill Way London SW4 6LY


Valdespino is one of the oldest and very few family-owned bodegas in Jerez, with a history of Sherry producing going back six centuries. Alfonso Valdespino was one of 24 knights who fought for the city of Jerez with King Alfonso X, against the Moors in 1264. Today the Bodega belongs to the Estevez family, who have preserved the boutique philosophy of this highly reputed Sherry House. Valdespino is today one of the very few bodegas currently producing single vineyard Sherries and their Pago Macharnudo provides the grapes for their single vineyard wines, which include the Fino ‘Inocente‘, the ‘Amontillado ‘Tio Diego‘ and the Palo Cortado ‘Viejo CP. Valdespino is also renowned for their VOS (Very Old Sherries) with over 20 years of ageing and VORS (Very Old Rare Sherries), with over 30 years of ageing. Their 2015 batch of Manzanilla Deliciosa en Rama will be officially launched at the tasting.

1. Manzanilla Deliciosa En Rama 2. Fino Inocente

3. Amontillado Tío Diego 4. Palo Cortado Viejo CP

5. Oloroso Don Gonzalo

6. Pedro Ximénez El Candado 7. Moscatel Promesa

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Williams & Humbert

Contact in the UK: Andre Neves Email: [email protected] Phone: 020 3227 0723 Address: Ehrmanns, Unit 23, The Ivories 6/18 Northampton Street London, N1 2HY

Producer contact details: Edward Butler Email: [email protected] Phone: 0034 956 35 34 10 Address: Williams & Humbert, Carretera Nacional IV, Km 641,75 11408 Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

Founded in Jerez in 1877 by two enterprising Englishmen, Williams & Humbert is internationally recognised for the quality of its portfolio. Today the company is located on the outskirts of town in modern cellars where traditional Solera methods of production are maintained.

1. Alegria Manzanilla 2. Dry Sack Fino

3. Collection Fino En Rama

4. Fino En Rama Vintage 2009 (Williams & Humbert Treasure Selection) 5. Collection Amontillado, 12 Y.O. 6. Collection Oloroso, 12 Y.O.

7. Jalifa Rare Old Dry Amontillado, 30 Y.O.

8. Dos Cortados Rare Old Dry Palo Cortado, 20 Y.O.

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Williams & Humbert


Producer contact details: Edward Butler Email: [email protected] Phone: 0034 956 35 34 10 Address: Williams & Humbert, Carretera Nacional IV, Km 641,75 11408 Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

7. Vintage Oloroso 2001 (Williams & Humbert Treasure Selection)

8. Dry Sack Medium

9. Dry Sack Oloroso Solera Especial 15 Y.O. 10. Canasta Sweet Oloroso 11. A Winter’s Tale Medium Sweet Amontillado 12. Walnut Brown Cream 13. As you like it, Medium Amontillado 14. Collection Pedro Ximenez 12 Y.O.

15. Don Guido Rare Old Sweet Pedro Ximénez, 20 Y.O.

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Viniberia


Producer contact details: Peter Dauthieu Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 34 956 33 86 00 Address: Viniberia S A, Porvera 6 & 8 Jerez de la Frontera 11403, Cadiz, Spain

Viniberia is a specialist involved with Sherry and Spanish Wines since 1976. Based in the heart of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain is intimately involved in Sherry, Brandy de Jerez, Sherry vinegar and Montilla. Like any true specialist, Viniberia SA strives to supply the best at the different quality levels from basic entry level to true treasures.

Almacenista Sherry Selection from Viniberia – Fine Wines from the Iberian Peninsula

1. Sacristia AB Manzanilla 1era & 2nda Saca 2015 (Selected by Antonio Barbadillo Mateo)

2. Pedro's Almacenista Selection Fino (Selected by Peter J Dauthieu)

3. Pedro's Almacenista Selection Amontillado (Selected by Peter J Dauthieu)

4. Pedro's Almacenista Selection Palo Cortado (Selected by Peter J Dauthieu)

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Viniberia


Producer contact details: Peter Dauthieu Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 34 956 33 86 00 Address: Viniberia S A, Porvera 6 & 8 Jerez de la Frontera 11403, Cadiz, Spain

Almacenista Sherry Selection from Viniberia – Fine Wines from the Iberian Peninsula

5. Pedro's Almacenista Selection Oloroso (Selected by Peter J Dauthieu)

6. Sanchez Romate Hnos Fino Perdido 1/15 Butts (Selected by Peter J Dauthieu)

7. Sánchez Romate Hnos, Amontillado Olvidado 1/5 toneles (Selected by Peter J Dauthieu)

8. Cayetano del Pino & Cia Palo Cortado Solera (Selected by Peter J Dauthieu)

9. Cayetano del Pino & Cia Palo Cortado Viejisimo 1/5 Butts (Selected by Peter J Dauthieu)

10. Salto al Cielo “Estate aged “ Oloroso 1/5 Butts

11. Salto al Cielo “Estate aged” Pedro Ximénez 1/5 Butts

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Bacalhôa


Producer contact details: Frederico Brum Email: [email protected] Phone: +351 21 219 80 60 Address: Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal Estrada Nacional 10 Vila Nogueira de Azeitão 2925-901 Azeitão, Portugal

Bacalhôa is our longest serving supplier, and after 30 years of partnership we still find ourselves bowled over by the quality of their wines. Awarded by a string of international competitions, their range of wines from both Alentejo and Setúbal offer unbeatable value for money.

1. Moscatel de Setúbal Colheita 2012

2. Moscatel de Setúbal Reserva 2001

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Horácio Simões

Contact in the UK: Antonio Correia Email: [email protected] Phone: 07718 337653 Address: Portal Wines & Spirits 82, St. John Street London EC1M 4JN

The house of Horace Simões, was founded by José Carvalho Simões, and is now over a Century old. Since 1910 it has gained in strength, reliability and professionalism and over three generations it has secured a reputation of excellence in the market. The winery is located in Quinta do Anjo, Palmela , an area of outstanding quality wine production. The vineyards, produce three DOC varieties (Moscatel, Moscatel Roxo and Red Palmela). Vinification of its wines is still carried out in traditional, artisan lagares. Portal Wines and Spirits Ltd is a Specialist importer and Distributor of Portuguese wines, founded by Antonio Correia, and the sole agent for Casa Horácio Simões. Its Portfolio includes also wines from Spain, Italy, and Bordeaux.

1. Moscatel de Setúbal, 2014, Setúbal DOC 2. Moscatel Roxo, 2009, Setúbal DOC 3. Bastardo, 2010, Palmela DOC

4. Moscatel Roxo, Superior 2005 (fortified with Armagnac) 5. Moscatel de Setúbal, ‘Superior’ 10 Years, Setúbal DOC 6. Excellent Moscatel Roxo, NV, Setúbal DOC 7. Single Cask (No.127), Moscatel Roxo, NV 8. Moscatel Roxo, Reserva da Familia, 1996

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Fernando de Castilla

Contact in the UK: Christina Cavender Email: [email protected] Phone: 0161 908 1314 Address: Boutinot Brook House, Northenden Road, Gatley, Cheshire SK8 4DN

Producer contact details: Jan Pettersen Email: [email protected] Phone: 0034 956 182454 Address: Bodegas Rey Fernando de Castilla C/San Francisco Javier, 5 11404 Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz, Spain

A long-established producer of fine Brandy de Jerez and PX, Fernando de Castilla was revitalised in 1999 by Jan Pettersen, a Norwegian with a passion for top quality sherry and 15 years experience at Osborne. After taking over the cellars of the Sherry shipper Jose Bustamante, located next door to the main bodega, Jan quickly established Fernando de Castilla as masters of the production and ageing of fine, unblended, untreated Sherries. The bodega's reputation is based on the excellence of the Antique range of intensely pure and complex single solera Sherries whose award winning packaging makes them even more impressive.

1. Classic Manzanilla 2. Fino en Rama 3. Antique Amontillado 4. Classic Oloroso 5. Antique Palo Cortado 6. Antique Pedro Ximénez

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Wiese & Krohn

Contact in the UK: Christina Cavender Email: [email protected] Phone: 0161 908 1314 Address: Boutinot Brook House, Northenden Road, Gatley, Cheshire SK8 4DN

Producer contact details: Amanda Lloyd Email: [email protected] Phone: +351 22 374 2800 Address: Wiese & Krohn PO Box 1311, 4401-501V N Gaia, Portugal

Wiese & Krohn was founded in 1865 by two Norwegian entrepreneurs and is a highly respected specialist Port house. The firm hold extensive stocks of old cask aged Port and has an excellent reputation as a leading producer of colheitas, or tawnies from a single year. The firm draws many of its finest wines from its superb vineyard estate, Quinta do Retiro Novo. The property’s grade ‘A’ vineyards are located on the lower levels of the Rio Torto Valley, one of the best quality growing areas in the Douro noted for its rich, dense, powerful Ports. Wiese & Krohn is now part of The Fladgate Partnership portfolio of Port houses.

1. Lagrima White 2. Rio Torto Reserva 3. Late Bottled Vintage 2009 4. Quinta do Retiro Novo 2005 5. Krohn Colheita 2001 6. Krohn Colheita 1998

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Sandeman

Contact in the UK: Katie Jones Email: [email protected] Phone: 01865 263300 Address: Emerald House, 3 Napier Court, Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8BW

Producer contact details: Mafalda Guedes Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 351 227 838 104 Address: Rua 5 de Outubro, 4527 4430-852 Avintes, Portugal

Sogrape UK Sogrape UK is a distributor and Agency House to the UK On and Off Trade. We represent a broad range of global brands including those from our parent company, Sogrape of Portugal . Sandeman Porto The world’s most awarded Port House; Sandeman has formed part of the very DNA of the Port industry for over 200 years with its iconic ‘Don’. Long renowned for its Aged Tawny Ports, the overall quality of its wines has secured Sandeman more Gold Medals and Trophies over the last 4 years (IWSC, IWC & Decanter) than any other Port house.

1. White 2. Founder’s Reserve Ruby 3. Imperial Tawny Reserve 4. Late Bottled Vintage 2011

5. Vau Vintage 1999

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6. Quinta Do Seixo 2013 7. Classic Vintage 2011 8. Anniversary Collection 2000 9. 10 Year Old Tawny 10. 20 Year Old Tawny 11. 30 Year Old Tawny 12. 40 Year Old Tawny

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Ferreira Port



Built by a family of winemakers from the Douro, in 1751, Ferreira possessed a rich tradition and a prominent role in the history of Porto Wine. It became particularly prominent under Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira - a legendary woman with a unique personality, who became a symbol of strength, facing the adversities of nineteenth-century Douro.

1. Dona Antonia Reserve Branco 2. Dona Antonia Reserve Tawny 3. 10 Year Old White 4. Late Bottled Vintage 1995 5. Late Bottled Vintage 2011 6. Classic Vintage 2011 27

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Offley Port



Founded in London in 1737 by William Offley, initially as wine merchants, Offley was soon exporting wines and later began to produce its own Porto Wine. The brand gained international recognition as a creator of premium quality wines.

1. White 2. Rosé 3. Ruby 4. Tawny

5. Colheita 1998 6. Late Bottled Vintage 2010

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C. da Silva

Contact in the UK: Lindsay Talas Email: [email protected] Phone: 01794 329529 Address: Watermill Wines Watermill Studios, 48 Middlebridge Street Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8HL

Producer contact details: Jim Reader Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 351 917 523 695 Address: C da Silva (Vinhos) S A Rua Felizardo de Lima 247 4400-140 Vila Nova de Gaia Portugal

C. da Silva is a traditional Port Wine Company founded in 1862, the current name being acquired at the beginning of the 20th Century, when Clemente da Silva inherited the company through his marriage. Through the Dalva brand, C. da Silva exports to a wide range of markets in Europe, the Americas and Asia. Our experienced winemaker José Sousa Soares and his team produce a complete range of Port Wines with fruit from the best areas and grape varieties of the Douro valley in Portugal, and we are particularly proud of our aged Tawny, Colheita and White Ports. The latter include a range of Dry Whites, and our flagship Golden White, a sweet white Colheita which we release from one outstanding year in each decade. Our most recent release, the 1971, will be on show at this year’s BFT. 1. Dalva 10 Years Old Dry White Port 2. Dalva 20 Years Old Dry White 3. Dalva Golden White Colheita 1971 4. Dalva Late Bottled Vintage 2010 5. Dalva Vintage Port 2011 6. Dalva 10 Years Old Tawny

7. Dalva 20 Years Old Tawny 8. Dalva Colheita Tawny 1995

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Niepoort

Contact in the UK: Raymond Reynolds Email: [email protected] Phone: 01663 742230 Address: Raymond Reynolds, Ltd. Calico Lane, Furness Vale, High Peak, SK23 7SW

Producer contact details: Verena Niepoort Email: [email protected] Tel: 00351 223 777 770 Address: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A. Rua Candido dos Reis, 670 4400-071 Vila Nova de Gaia Portugal

Niepoort is an independent family business since 1842. Through five generations the business passed successfully from one generation to the other and in most cases older and younger generations worked side by side for a long period. The fifth generation, Dirk and Verena Niepoort are now leading the company. Niepoort's mission is to maintain its position of "niche player", continuing to produce distinctive ports and Douro wines, combining centuries-old tradition with innovation. 1. Dry White Rabbit 2. 10 Years Old White 3. Ruby Dum 4. Tawny Dee 5. The Senior Tawny

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Niepoort

Contact in the UK: Raymond Reynolds Email: [email protected] Phone: 01663 742230 Address: Raymond Reynolds, Ltd. Calico Lane, Furness Vale, High Peak, SK23 7SW

Producer contact details: Verena Niepoort Email: [email protected] Tel: 00351 223 777 770 Address: Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A. Rua Candido dos Reis, 670 4400-071 Vila Nova de Gaia Portugal

6. Colheita 2000 7. Colheita 2005 8. 20 Years Old Tawny 9. Late Bottled Vintage 2012 (Cask Sample) 10. Crusted Port (Bottled 2013) 11. Vintage Port 2000 12. Vintage Port 2005

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Quinta do Vale Meão

Contact in the UK: Raymond Reynolds Email: [email protected] Phone: 01663 742230 Address: Raymond Reynolds Ltd Station Road, Furness Vale High Peak, SK23 7SW

Producer contact details: Pedro Lobo Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 351 911 887 212 Address: Quinta do Vale Meão 5150-501 Vila Nova de Foz Côa Portugal

This important Douro Estate was the last great achievement of Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, the legendary great Lady of the Douro, and the only property that was totally planted by her, on 270 hectares of barren common land purchased from the town council of Vila Nova de Foz Côa in 1877. It is now owned by her great-great grandson Francisco Javier de Olazabal, formerly president of the Port and Douro Wine Company A.A. Ferreira, to whom the grapes of the property used to be sold. In 1998 he decided to resign in order to develop its own winemaking project under the technical direction of his son, Francisco de Olazabal y Nicolau de Almeida.

1. Olazabal Finest Reserve Port (Ruby) 2. Quinta do Vale Meão Vintage Port 2013

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Quinta Vale D. Maria

Producer contact details: Cristiano van Zeller Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 351 93 682 9277 Address: Lemos & van Zeller, Lda. Quinta Vale D. Maria 5130 – 141 Ervedosa do Douro Portugal

Located in the heart of the Douro Demarcated Region, on the Rio Torto valley, Quinta do Vale D. Maria’s history goes back more than 250 years in family hands. It has a total of 45 hectares under vines (22 hectares of vineyards between 60 and 90 years old, 18 hectares of 35 year old vines and 5 hectares panted in 2004) with 41 different grape varieties planted, covering a broad spectrum of the Douro traditional varieties - Tinta Amarela, Rufete, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Sousão, and many others. It has been producing several Douro Reds and Ports since 1996.

1. Reserve Port Lote Nº 13 2. Late Bottled Vintage Port 2012 3. Vintage Port 2014

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Poças Junior

Contact in the UK: John Fozard Email: [email protected] Phone: 01482 63 88 77 Address: Cachet Wine Wyke Way, Melton West Business Park, Hull, East Yorkshire HU14 3BQ

Producer contact details: Pedro Pintão Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 351 223 771 070 Address: Rua Visconde das Devesas 186 P.O. Box 1556, 4401-901 Vila Nova de Gaia Portugal

For almost a century at Poças we have shared the magic of the Douro vineyards, blending its aromas and flavours on each occasion. As one of the few Port Wine companies that has belonged to the same Portuguese family since its foundation and a pioneer of DOC Douro wines, we have cultivated long-lasting relationships with our clients and partners worldwide. This is the heritage that we wish to share with you. With three quintas in the best winemaking areas of the Douro Demarcated region, Poças ensures its total control over the quality of its wines and the family is more involved than ever before. 1. Pink 2. Late Bottled Vintage 2010 3. Vintage 2013 4. Vintage 1997 5. Colheita 2000 6. 10 Years Old Tawny 7. 20 Years Old Tawny 8. 40 Years Old Tawny

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Contact in the UK: Charlotte Symington Email: [email protected] Phone: 01442 870900 Address: John E Fells & Sons Ltd, Fells House, Prince Edward Street, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 3EZ

Producer contact details: João Vasconcelos Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 351 223 776300 Address: Symington Family Estates, Travessa Barão de Forrester, 86 Apartado 26 443-901 Vila Nova de Gaia

The Symington Family has been Port producers for five generations since 1882. The family accounts for over 33% of all Premium Port, making it the leading quality Port producer. Today 5 members of the Symington family are actively involved in the family business, from maintaining the vineyards through to making, tasting and blending the wines for four historic Port houses: Graham's, Cockburn's, Dow's and Warre's. The Symingtons are the leading vineyard owners in the Douro Valley in Northern Portugal with 27 vineyard properties, amounting to 1,006 hectares of vines. They are also amongst the pioneers in the development of Douro DOC wines, producing such wines as Chryseia, Post Scriptum, Quinta do Vesuvio and Altano. The family commitment to their wines is stronger than ever after 350 years, an unparalleled tradition in the Port trade.

1. Cockburn’s Special Reserve 2. Graham’s Late Bottle Vintage 2011

3. Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve 4. Graham’s 10 Year Old Tawny 5. Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny 6. Graham’s Single Harvest Tawny Port 1972

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Contact in the UK: Charlotte Symington Email: [email protected] Phone: 01442 870900 Address: John E Fells & Sons Ltd, Fells House, Prince Edward Street, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 3EZ

Producer contact details: João Vasconcelos Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 351 223 776300 Address: Symington Family Estates, Travessa Barão de Forrester, 86 Apartado 26 443-901 Vila Nova de Gaia

7. Graham’s Quinta dos Malvedos Vintage Port 2004 8. Graham's Vintage Port 1983

9. Dow's Quinta do Bomfim Vintage Port 2004 10. Warre's Quinta da Cavadinha Vintage Port 1998 11. Dow’s Senhora da Ribeira Vintage Port 2013 12. Cockburn’s Vintage Port 2011

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Quinta do Noval

Contact in the UK: Emma Jones Email: [email protected] Phone: 01707 274790 Address: Gonzalez Byass UK The Hyde, Woodcock Hill, Coopers Green Lane St Albans. AL4 9HJ

Producer contact details: Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 351 223 770 270 Address: Quinta do Noval Av. Diogo Leite, 256 4400-111 Vila Nova de Gaia Portugal

Quinta do Noval lies in the Douro valley in Northern Portugal where it has produced great port since 1715. Vineyard is at the heart of Quinta do Noval’s philosophy. It is significant that the company is named after its vineyard, that it is entirely based in the Douro valley and that its principal Vintage Ports, Quinta do Noval Nacional and Quinta do Noval are both single vineyard wines. The aim is to produce great classic Vintage Ports which are harmonious and elegant expressions of the terroir of Quinta do Noval. 1. Noval Extra Dry White 2. Noval Black 3. Noval Late Bottled Vintage Unfiltered 2009 4. Noval 10 Year Old Tawny 5. Noval 20 Year Old Tawny 6. Quinta do Noval Colheita 2000 7. Quinta do Noval Vintage 2012 8. Quinta do Noval Vintage 2013

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Fladgate Partnership

Contact in the UK: Gemma Fleming Email: [email protected] Phone: 0207 8403617 Address: Mentzendorff The Woolyard, 52 Bermondsey Street London SE1 3UD

Producer contact details: Amanda Lloyd Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 351 937 325 658 Address: The Fladgate Partnership PO Box 1311, EC Santa Marinha, 4401-501 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

This long established family run group comprises some of the most distinguished Port houses, including the historic firms of Taylor’s, Fonseca and Croft. All three are renowned for their Vintage Ports and Taylor’s is also the leading producer of Aged Tawnies. This year Taylor’s released 1966, the third in a series of Single Harvest Ports aged in oak casks. Fonseca produces one of the most individual range of Ports, including its unique Guimaraens Vintage Ports, an unfiltered LBV, a rare Crusted and the first ever Organic Port, Terra Prima, in addition to its popular reserve blend, Bin no.27. Croft is one of the most distinguished of all Port houses - founded in 1588 it is the oldest firm still active today as a Port wine producer but is also at the forefront of innovation – having created of the first rose Port – Croft Pink.

1. Croft Pink 2. Croft Quinta de Roeda 2002 3. Taylor’s Chip Dry 4. Taylor’s Late Bottled Vintage 2011 5. Taylor’s 10 Year Old Tawny 6. Taylor’s 20 Year Old Tawny

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Fladgate Partnership

Contact in the UK: Gemma Fleming Email: [email protected] Phone: 0207 8403617 Address: Mentzendorff The Woolyard, 52 Bermondsey Street London SE1 3UD

Producer contact details: Amanda Lloyd Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 351 937 325 658 Address: The Fladgate Partnership PO Box 1311, EC Santa Marinha, 4401-501 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

7. Taylor’s Single Harvest 1966 8. Taylor’s Quinta de Vargellas 2002 9. Fonseca Bin 27 10. Fonseca Terra Prima 11. Fonseca Crusted 2008 12. Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage 1998 13. Fonseca Vintage 1985

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Kopke

Contact in the UK: Robert Hayward Email: [email protected] Phone: 020 7237 0576 Address: Hayward Brothers Ltd 44 Willow Walk London SE1 5SF

Producer contact details: João Belo Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 351 915 848 272 Address: Av. Diogo Leite, 344 4400-111 Vila Nova de Gaia Portugal www.sogevinus.com

THE OLDEST HOUSE OF PORT WINE Established in 1638, even before the demarcation of the Douro Wine Region, Kopke proudly wears the title of eldest Port wine house. It has an extraordinary range of excepcional wines, recognised by some of the most influential wine critics and international press. Kokpe is renowned for preserving exceptional harvests, and is the leading brand of Colheitas which, after careful storage, are slowly being revealed to the world. The terroir, the geography, the grapes, the ageing in the cellars and the ancient and traditional methods make these wines real symbols of their time, fascinating wines with fascinating stories. KOPKE is Ancient ▪ Traditional ▪ Handcrafted ▪ Quality ▪ Unique ▪ Exclusive ▪ Premium. 1. 30 Year Old White 2. Late Bottled Vintage 2012 3. Kopke Colheita White 2003 4. Colheita Tawny 1984 5. Colheita Tawny 1966 6. Colheita Tawny 1941

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Barros

Contact in the UK: Margherita Tovo Email: [email protected] Phone: 01582 722538 Address: Hallgarten Novum Wines Dallow Road Luton LU1 1UR


PORTUGUESE TALENT The Barros brand was created in 1913 and its name and history are genuinely Portuguese. Its wines represent both the art of simplicity and detail, they are deeply representative of the Douro region and show the world the best of Portugal. Barros has been given countless awards and is recognized as a Port wine brand of quality. It expresses a Portuguese way of being, the best of Portugal – the experience, the culture – something unique and irresistible. Barros is Portuguese talent. BARROS is A Portuguese Way of Being ▪ Creative ▪ Contemporary ▪ Cultural ▪ Complete ▪ Modern Lifestyle. 1. White 2. 10 Year Old Tawny 3. Colheita 1996

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Cálem Contact in the UK: Alex Down – Wine Brand Ambassador Email: [email protected] Phone: 208 951 9840 Address: Amathus Drinks 309 Elveden Road Park Royal London NW10 7ST


PLURAL, LIKE THE WORLD Cálem is one of most popular brands of Port, with a global presence and indisputable leadership in the domestic market – its positioning is a result not only of wine sales but also tourism revenue, as its cellars are the most visited cellars in Porto. Its emblematic label "Velhotes/Old friends" is part of the collective memory of Port wine drinkers in Portugal and is one of the brand's best sellers. Founded in 1859 by António Alves Cálem, it quickly achieved a renowned reputation; like the Portuguese adventurers centuries before, Cálem was able to conquer new worlds without ever forgetting its origins: the Douro. Today, Cálem is Portugal's ambassador to the world, admired for its diversity and ability to innovate, winning new admirers every year that goes by. Cálem wines are made of this adventurous spirit. CÁLEM is Universal ▪ Adventurous ▪ Traditional ▪ Portuguese ▪ Intergenerational ▪ Complete ▪ Ambassador of Oporto.

1. Late Bottled Vintage 2011 2. Vintage 1985 3. Colheita Tawny 1961

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Porto Quevedo

Producer contact details: Oscar Quevedo Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 351 964 494 115 Address: Vinoquel - Vinhos Oscar Quevedo, Lda. Quinta Senhora Rosário 5130-326. São João da Pesqueira Portugal

Quevedo is a family owned Port and Douro winegrowers, with the members of the fourth and fifth generation actively involved in the business, based in the north of Portugal. The winery owns and harvests a total of 100 hectares of vines, some of the most desirable vineyard estates across the region. Claudia Quevedo, the wine maker, makes the wines from the vineyards located next to the Douro River. The main estates of the family are Quinta Vale d'Agodinho in Ferradosa, one of the best locations for Port production and Quinta da Trovisca, a remarkable vineyard located in the fresh and sunny foothills of S. João da Pesqueira.

1. White

2. Rosé

3. 10 Year Old Tawny

4. 30 Year Old White

5. Colheita 1996

6. Late Bottled Vintage 2011

7. Crusted

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Barão de Vilar

SEEKING DISTRIBUTION Producer contact details: Fernando van Zeller Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 351 223 773 330 Address: Barão de Vilar, Vinhos SA Rua Cândido dos Reis, 575 4400-075 V. N. Gaia Portugal

The van Zeller’s family began to produce wine and port wine in early 18th century. In the 19th century, it was conferred the title of Barão de Vilar (Baron of Vilar) to the ancestors of Fernando van Zeller, who bares the title in present time, and Álvaro van Zeller, the Winemaker. To perpetuate the family wine tradition, promote the winemaking legacy – knowledge and techniques that were improved throughout centuries – and the vineyards planted traditionally on schistous soil in the hills of Douro, the oldest demarcated region, the offspring decided to found the company Barão de Vilar, Vinhos SA with the office in Vila Nova de Gaia and the wine production centres in Douro Region. According to this, the Barão de Vilar Port wine and Douro wines are unique by its winemaking process, allying the tradition with technology, and the focusing on quality instead on quantity, creating top quality wines. 1. Barão de Vilar White 2. Barão de Vilar Tawny Decanter 3. Feuerheerd's Fine Ruby 4. Maynard's Reserve Ruby BIO 5. Meneres 10 Years Old Tawny

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Barão de Vilar

SEEKING DISTRIBUTION Producer contact details: Fernando van Zeller Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 351 223 773 330 Address: Barão de Vilar, Vinhos SA Rua Cândido dos Reis, 575 4400-075 V. N. Gaia Portugal

6. Barão de Vilar 30 Years Old Tawny 7. Barão de Vilar Colheita 1990 8. Maynard's 40 Years Old Tawny 9. Palmer Colheita 1974 10. Palmer 20 Year Old Tawny 11. Palmer LBV 2012 12. Feuerheerd's Colheita 1975

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Dixon’s Double Diamond

Contact in the UK: Richard Taylor Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01548 810864 Address: Silchester Cellars Ltd 13 Bigbury Court, Bigbury, Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 4AP

Producer contact details: Patricia Rowett Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 351 223 74 2884 Address: Quinta and Vineyard Bottlers – Vinhos, SA Rua do Choupelo, 250 4400-088 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

My wine trade career began in the early sixties with G F Grant in EC3. I joined John Grant selling Chateaux Bottled Claret and Vintage Port, spent four months in Bordeaux with Louis Eschenauer, and took the Pâques Course of Oenology with Emile Peynaud in 1964. I had my own company in the 1970’s, worked with other reputable companies, and eventually ran the Specialist Wine Division of IDV from Brick Street. Having been responsible for the Croft Vintages of 1982 & 1985, I got to know Roeda and the Croft team extremely well. In 2001, at Alimentaria in Lisbon, John Burnett suggested I took on the historic brand of “Dixon’s Double Diamond”. I now own the brand which is vinified by the Fladgate Partnership at the exquisite Quinta de Roeda. Dixon’s Double Diamond is gaining a well- deserved reputation over the country. It’s now here for your appraisal.

1. Dixon’s Double Diamond 10 Year Old Tawny Port

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Curatolo Arini

Contact in the UK: Nicholas Moschi Email: [email protected] Phone: 020 7720 5350 Address: Liberty Wines Ltd 6 Timbermill Way London SW4 6LY

Producer contact details: Alexandra Curatolo Email: [email protected] Phone: 0039 (0) 923 989400 Address: Baglio Curatolo Arini 1875 S.r.l. Via Vito Curatolo Arini n. 5 91025 Marsala, Sicily, Italy

The Curatolo family has been producing Marsala for well over a century, in fact they are the oldest Marsala house in family ownership. The stunning labels were designed by Ernesto Basile, a famous architect in Palermo in the latter part of the 19th Century. This year they have introduced to their portfolio a new fortified wine, Zibibbo Liquoroso Vito Curatolo Arini, made exclusively from “Zibibbo” grapes, Sicilian name for Muscat d’Alexandria. The Curatolos also produce the Curatolo Arini wines from their family winery.

1. Marsala Superiore Secco Vito Curatolo Arini 2. Marsala Superiore Dolce Vito Curatolo Arini 3. Marsala Superiore Riserva Vito Curatolo Arini 4. Marsala Superiore Riserva Storica 1988 Vito Curatolo Arini 5. Zibibbo Liquoroso Vito Curatolo Arini

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Clark Foyster

Contact details: Lance Foyster Email: [email protected] Phone: 020 8819 1458 Address: Clark Foyster Wines Ltd, Ealing Office Centre, 45 St Mary's Road, London, W5 5RG

Clark Foyster Wines imports from a number of different, sometimes less well-known countries and regions. We specialise in hand-crafted wines from small producers. At the BFT for the first time we offer a mixed bag of wine styles from four great producers of some classic sweet and fortified wines: Banyuls and Rivesaltes from Coume Del Mas and Mas Cristine, Roussillon Vinsanto from Argyros Estate: sun-dried Assyrtiko grapes on the Greek island of Santorini Filipa Pato’s fortified Espirito de Baga from Bairrada in northern Portugal A classic barrel aged reserve Tawny Port from the Quinta das Tecedeiras.

1. Quinta das Tecedeiras, Tawny Reserve Port NV, Portugal 2. Filipa Pato, Espirito de Baga, 2013, Beiras, Portugal 3. Estate Argyros, Vinsanto, 4 Years Barrel Aged, 2008, Santorini, Greece

4. Tramontane/Coume del Mas, Banyuls Rouge Galateo, 2013, Banyuls, France 5. Tramontane/Mas Cristine, Muscat de Rivesaltes, 2015, Banyuls, France 6. Tramontane/Mas Cristine, Consolation Rivesaltes Ambré Antic, 1985, Banyuls, France

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Wine Australia

Contact in the UK: Laura Jewell MW Email: [email protected] Phone: 020 7438 4666 Address: Wine Australia The Australia Centre The Strand London WC2B 4LG

Fortifieds are among Australia’s most unique and interesting wines, and until the 1960s, this category accounted for 80% of the Australian wine industry. Nowadays it’s a small but really compelling part of the Australian wine offering. Australia is best known for its classic Muscats and Tokays from the Rutherglen region. These age brilliantly and are among the world’s greatest fortified wines. A while ago there was a name change for these wines: Tokays made from the Muscadelle grape now either go under this varietal name, or under the new name of Topaque, and the previous Sherry styles are now known as Apera. In 2009 a strategy paper was produced in Australia to encourage a perception change amongst consumers through strong trade endorsement and a dual on- and off-premise focus, including cellar door trade, to halt the decline in fortified wine consumption and generate growth in premium fortifieds. Key activities to achieve this include category knowledge development (customers and consumers), a targeted communications strategy (new consumers) and adoption of a portfolio marketing hierarchy that maximises opportunities from adopting the two new names, Apera and Topaque. 1. Pfeiffer, Rutherglen Topaque, NV, Rutherglen, Victoria

Contact: Chris Pfeiffer, Pfeiffer Wines, [email protected]

2. Pfeiffer, Rutherglen Muscat, NV, Rutherglen, Victoria

Contact: Chris Pfeiffer, Pfeiffer Wines, [email protected]

3. Campbells, Classic Rutherglen Topaque, NV, Rutherglen, Victoria

Contact: Joanna Clarke, Awin Barret Siegel, [email protected], 01780 755810

4. Stanton and Killeen, Classic Rutherglen Muscat, NV, Rutherglen, Victoria

Contact: Joanna Clarke, Awin Barret Siegel, [email protected], 01780 755810

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Wine Australia

Contact in the UK: Laura Jewell MW Email: [email protected] Phone: 020 7438 4666 Address: Wine Australia The Australia Centre The Strand London WC2B 4LG

5. All Saints, Rutherglen Muscat, NV, Rutherglen, Victoria Contact: Robin Knapp, Cockburn & Campbell, [email protected], 01234 279241

6. All Saints, Grand Muscat, NV, Rutherglen, Victoria Contact: Robin Knapp, Cockburn & Campbell, [email protected], 01234 279241

7. Dandelion Vineyards, Legacy of the Barossa Pedro Ximenez, Tanunda, South Australia

Contact: Hannah Stokes, Liberty Wines, [email protected], 020 7819 0315 8. Turkey Flat, Pedro Ximenez, NV, Barossa Valley, South Australia

Contact: Claire Scott-Gall, Mentzendorff, [email protected], 020 7840 3649 9. Kalleske, JMK Fortified Shiraz VP, 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia

Contact: Louise du Bosky, New Generation McKinley, [email protected], 020 7928 7300 NB: This wine is not our current release, next vintage to be shipped will be 2013

10. De Bortoli, Black Noble, NV, Riverina, New South Wales

Contact: Felicity Franklin, North South Wines, [email protected], 07876 682 976

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Pereira d’Oliveira

Contact in the UK: Geoffrey Cole Email: [email protected] Phone: 01208 862613 Address: Bovey Wines, 12, Higher Tristram, Polzeath, Cornwall PL27 6TF.

Producer contact details: Luis d’Oliveira Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 352 291 220784 Address: Pereira d’Oliveira (Vinhos) Lda, Rua dos Ferrieros 107, 9000-082 Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal

Bovey Wines was established in 1987 as a partnership between Geoffrey and Pamela Cole after visiting the premises of Pereira D'Oliveira. This family company has a unique portfolio of rare old Madeira wines dating back to 1850, and is one of only six producers on the island. Our target market is principally high quality independent wine retailers, merchants and high quality restaurants and hotels. The business has grown by virtue of promotional activity, with tastings at wine fairs and by personal visits and private tastings throughout the country, and by regular personal contact with customers. In store tastings are arranged for those retailers who wish to stage promotions. In 2009 Geoffrey and Pamela’s daughter and son in law, Lesley and Tim Adams became partners in the business, thus ensuring its continuity. The current stock comprises a total of 63 different wines, from 3 years old to over 150s year old. Wines from the 19th Century are available by special order.

1. 5 year old Dry 2. Sercial 1989 3. Terrantez 1977 4. 10 year old Medium-Dry 5. Verdelho 1986

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Pereira d’Oliveira

Contact in the UK: Geoffrey Cole Email: [email protected] Phone: 01208 862613 Address: Bovey Wines, 12, Higher Tristram, Polzeath, Cornwall PL27 6TF

Producer contact details: Luis d’Oliveira Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 351 291 220784 Address: Pereira d’Oliveira (Vinhos) Lda, Rua dos Ferrieros 107, 9000-082 Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal

6. Verdelho 1981 7. 5 year old Medium-Sweet 8. 10 year old Medium-Sweet 9. Boal 1987 10. Boal 1977 11. 15 year old Sweet 12. Malvasia 1996

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Barbeito

Contact in the UK: Raymond Reynolds Email: [email protected] Phone: 01663 742230 Address: Raymond Reynolds Ltd Station Road, Furness Vale High Peak. SK23 7SW

Producer contact details: Ricardo Diogo V Freitas Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 351 291 761829 Address: Vinhos Barbeito (Madeira) Lda Estrada Ribeira Garcia Parque Empresarial de Camara de Lobos, Lote 8, 9300-324 Camara de Lobos, Madeira

Vinhos Barbeito was established in 1946 by Mario Barbeito. Today, the company is run by his grandson Ricardo de Freitas, who has brought new energy and innovation to Barbeito, whilst still drawing inspiration from the best of the island’s traditions. “unequivocally, it is the Madeira from Barbeito which is setting the standard and raising the bar…” erobertparker 1. Rainwater Reserva, Medium Dry 5 Years old 2. Boal Reserva 5 Years Old 3. Single Harvest 2004 Medium Dry 4. Sercial Reserva Velha 10 Years Old 5. Malvasia 2002 Colheita, Single Cask 416 C+E, 2002 6. Sercial 20 Years Old, Ribeiro Real 7. Tinta Negra 1998 Colheita, Medium Dry, Ribeiro Real 8. Vó Vera, Malvasia 30 Years Old

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Blandy’s

Contact in the UK: Michael Oppenheim Email: [email protected] Phone: 01442 870900 Address: John E Fells & Sons Ltd, Fells House, Prince Edward Street, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 3EZ

Producer contact details: Ricardo Tavares Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 351 291 740 100 Address: Av. Arriaga, 28 9000-064, Funchal, Madeira

For 200 years, Blandy’s Madeira has been synonymous with quality Madeira Wine. The Blandy’s are unique in being the only family of all the original founders of the Madeira wine trade to still own and manage their company. The family has played a leading role in the development of Madeira wine throughout its long history and in the economic development of this remote Atlantic Island. Members of the family continue to live on Madeira, maintaining a tradition that goes back to 1811. Blandy’s Madeira remains totally dedicated to the traditions, care, and craftsmanship of Madeira Wine making and has been owned by the same family for 200 years over seven generations. Michael and Chris Blandy are the 6th and 7th generations of the family to work in the family business.

1. Alvada 5 Year Old

2. Sercial 10 Year Old

3. Verdelho 10 Year Old

4. Bual 10 Year Old

5. Malmsey 10 Year Old

6. Bual Colheita 2002

7. Malmsey Colheita 1999

8. Verdelho Frasqueira 1979

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Henriques & Henriques


Producer contact details: Humberto Jardim Email: [email protected] Phone: 00351 291 941 551 Address: Avenida da Autonomia, 10 9300-138 Camara de Lobos Madeira Portugal

Established in 1850, Henriques & Henriques produces and ships wines generally recognised as great classical Madeiras. In 1992 the building of new premises provided suitable means for meeting the current demands of the markets. The fact that it is the only producer to won vineyards, has allowed for a better control of all aspects of production. The company uses the most recent technical innovations but maintains the family tradition of almost 200 years of producing finest Madeira wines. 1. Full Rich 3 Year Old 2. Medium Rich Single Harvest 1998 3. Sercial 10 Year Old 4. Verdelho 15 Year Old 5. Singe Harvest Boal 2000 6. Malvasia 20 Year Old

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Justino’s

Contact in the UK: Hannah Stokes Email: [email protected] Phone: 020 7720 5350 Address: 6 Timbermill Way London SW4 6LY

Producer contact details: Julio Fernandes Email: [email protected] Phone: +351 969 570 878 Address: Justino’s, Madeira Wines, S. A., P. I. Cancela – 9125-042 Caniço Portugal

Justino’s Madeira Wines S.A. was established on Madeira in 1870 and is one of the oldest producers and exporters of Madeira wine. In 1993 they joined forces with one of the largest wine and spirit distribution companies in France, allowing building new, spacious and modern facilities. Justino’s owns a high level of high quality wines and keeps a considerable stock in his winery. From the several Madeira wines produced, we call you attention to the Colheitas, which, without doubt, delight the most skilled connoisseur. The wines are aged in oak casks and bottled only on demand.

1. Reserve 5 Years Old Fine Rich 2. Sercial 10 Years Old 3. Verdelho 10 Years Old 4. Boal 10 Years Old 5. Malvasia 10 Years Old 6. Colheita Tinta Negra 1999 7. Colheita Tinta Negra 1996 8. Terrantez Frasqueira 1978

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Cocoa Runners

Contact in the UK: Spencer Hyman Email: [email protected] Phone: +44 (0)1626 880825 Address: Cocoa Runners 18 Leather Lane London EC1N7SU "As with wine, the key to great chocolate starts with the finest ingredients. Great beans make great chocolate. Until recently it’s been to source premium cocoa beans. But now, thanks to pioneering farmers and growers, some of the world’s best beans are being made available to a select and growing group of talented chocolate makers who are crafting their bars using small specially developed small batch roasters, winnowers, conches and tempering machines. Tasting these bars is like tasting chocolate in technicolour. They are a true expression of the cocoa bean. At Cocoa Runners, we seek to offer our customers the world’s best single estate, craft chocolate. To that end we’ve tasted over 5000 bars and selected over 500 from 60 makers to retail and distribute. As with fine wines, customers look for guidance and support to find the right chocolate bar. To meet this need we’ve designed “Craft Chocolate Galleries” (where customers can choose by chocolate type, flavour profile and region), staff training materials, counter-top displays and many other tools to support partner retailers." ............................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ...........................................................................................................................................................The pairings we have suggested on the next page are theoretical and we invite you to come and taste the wines with our chocolate bars to find which work best together, but we are prepared to bet that you will find the perfect wine for our, more than perfect, chocolates!

1. Menakao, 100% Cocoa, Madagascar 2. Hoja Verde, 100% Cocoa, Ecuador 3. Original Beans, Gran Cru, 80% Dark Chocolate, Congo/Bolivia Blend

4. Omnom, Madagascar, 66% Dark Chocolate

5. Omnom, Papua New Guinea, 70% Dark chocolate

6. Original Beans, Femmes De Virunga, 55% Dark Milk Chocolate, Virunga, Congo

7. Menakao, Madagascan Milk, 44% Milk Chocolate

8. Original Beans, Original Beans Edel Weiss, 42% White Chocolate

9. Chocolat Madagascar, Madagascan White with Bourbon Vanilla, 34% White Chocolate

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Cocoa Runners Experimental Wine Pairings

Contact in the UK: Spencer Hyman Email: [email protected] Phone: +44 (0)1626 880825 Address: Cocoa Runners 18 Leather Lane London EC1N7SU The pairings we have suggested on this page are provisional and we invite you to come and taste the wines with our chocolate bars to find which work best together, but we are prepared to bet that you will find the perfect wine for our, more than perfect, chocolate! 1. Churchill’s Late Bottled Vintage Port, 2007

Imported by New Generation McKinley

2. Sandeman’s Vintage Port, 2011

Imported by Sogrape UK 3. Henriques & Henriques 10 Year Old Bual, Madeira

Imported by Mentzendorff

4. Tramontane/Coume del Mas, Banyuls Rouge Galateo Imported by Clark Foyster

5. Bodegas Tradición, Amontillado Tradición V.O.R.S. 30 Years, Jerez

Imported by New Generation McKinley

6. Niepoort, The Senior, Aged Tawny Port Imported by Raymond Reynolds

7. Horacio Simões, Moscatel Roxo 2009, Setúbal DOC

Imported by Portal Wine and Spirits

8. Domaine Pouderoux, Maury Grande Réserve Imported by Watermill Wines

9. Gonzalez Byass, Noë, Pedro Ximénez, Jerez

Imported by Gonzalez Byass UK

10. Justino’s, 10 Year Old Malvasia, Madeira

Imported by Liberty Wines

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Harveys

Contact in the UK: Jonathan Gillbanks/Scott Milne Email: [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 0141 248 5771 Address: St Vincent Plaza, Floor 4 310 St Vincent St Glasgow G2 5RG

Producer contact details: M Eugenia Herrera Garcia Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 34 956 360133 Address: Harveys Jerez Spain

The award-winning Harveys VORS range of fine and rare sherries has been aged for more than 30 years in soleras founded more than 100 years ago. The supreme complexity and balance of these rare sherries attest to our winemaking and blending skills acquired from over 200 years in the sherry trade. Harveys has one of the most complete and sophisticated ranges of sherries in the world, with the VORS wines in particular appealing to the more discerning sherry drinker looking to trade up and enjoy intense, rich flavours. The Harveys vineyards are located in Jerez in southern Spain and the wines are expertly blended by winemaker Manuel J. Valcarel.

1. Fino 2. Signature, 12 Year Old Cream Sherry 3. Bristol Cream 4. Fine Old Amontillado 30 Year Old VORS 5. Palo Cortado 30 Year Old VORS 6. Rich Old Oloroso 30 Year Old VORS

7. Pedro Ximénez 30 Year Old VORS

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MASTER CLASSES

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Discovering Aged White Ports

11am Bishop Partridge Hall Tutored by Paulo Russell Pinto of the Port Wine Institute. A selection of blended and Colheita white Ports from various producers that demonstrate the great depth and structure these wines can achieve through extended cask ageing. 1. Rozès, Colors Collection White Reserve 2. Sogrape, Ferreira 10 year Old White 3. Vinoquel, Quevedo 30 year Old White 4. Sogevinus, Kopke 40 year Old White 5. C, da Silva, Dalva Golden White 1963

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Niepoort's Bioma Vinha Velha Vintage Port Vertical

12:00 p.m. Hoare Memorial Hall Dirk Niepoort will tutor a vertical tasting of this extraordinary single vineyard Vintage Port. This is the first time such a tasting has been done by Dirk, and will give unique insights into terroir of the Pisca vineyard, and a now uncommon approach to ageing Vintage Port before bottling.

1. Pisca Vintage 2007

2. Bioma Vintage 2008




6. Cask Sample Bioma Port 2015

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Unlocking Sherry’s Secret (Andalucia) Masterclass 1pm, Bishop Partridge Hall Tutored by Cesar Saldana, director general of the Consejo Regulador de los Vinos Jerez-Xérès-Sherry y Manzanilla. This masterclass will unveil the secrets of biological ageing, one of two ways Sherry ages in the bodega. The session will explain what exactly ‘flor’ is and how it gives Sherry its uniqueness. Guests will first learn the science behind ‘flor’ and then, more rewardingly, enjoy a wide-ranging tasting of nine superb examples of Finos and Manzanillas, including some rare old wines, as well as, on-trend, ‘en rama’ styles too. Manzanilla

1. La Gitana, Hidalgo La Gitana, (Mentzendorff)

2. Solear, Barbadillo (Fells)

3. La Goya Manzanilla Pasada, Delgado Zuleta (C&D Wines)

4. La Guita Manzanilla en rama, Grupo Estevez (Enotria) Fino

5. La Ina, Emilio Lustau (Bibendum)

6. Harveys Fino, Bodegas Fundador (Whyte & MacKay)

7. Tio Pepe en rama, Gonzalez Byass (Gonzalez Byass UK)

8. Fino Perdido, Sanchez Romate (Ehrmanns)

9. Antique Fino, Fernando de Castillo (Boutinot)

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The Fabulous World of Tawny Port

2:30pm Hoare Memorial Hall The House of Sogevinus invites you to taste through a treasure trove of rare aged Tawny Ports from Barros, Burmester, Calem and Kopke. Rui Falcao, Portugal's leading wine journalist will be your expert host for this seminar.

1. Kopke 40 YO White

2. Burmester 40 YO Tawny

3. Barros Colheita 1974

4. Kopke Special Edition 375th Anniversary

5. Barros Very Old Tawny Special Edition

6. Calem Very Old Tawny 150th Anniversary

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Madeira Master Class – A Wide Range of Unique

Wines

11am Bishop Partridge Hall The Madeira Wine Institute presents a fascinating tasting displaying the diversity and

individuality that only Madeira can deliver. This masterclass will be expertly tutored by Rui

Falcao, Portugal's leading wine journalist and features rare Madeiras not being shown in the

main tasting hall.

1. Henriques & Henriques 20 Year Old Terrantez

2. Perreira d’Oliveira Terrantez 1977

3. Barbeito Ribeiro Real Tinta Negra 1998

4. Blandy’s Malmsey Colheita 1999

5. Justinos Boal 1978

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