Jane Macquitty’s Christmas Tips in THE TIMES
By Charles Lea on 01/12/2013
Jane MacQuitty chose a couple of L&S wines in her Christmas line-up – one Burgundy and one Claret, either of which would make a great Christmas wine:
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Top Toasts – Jancis Robinson on Christmas Champagne in the FT
By Charles Lea on 01/12/2013
All of these from our extensive Christmas fizz offer made it into the top choices for the FT from Jancis' recent festive fizz survey: BARNAUT Blanc de Noirs Brut Grand Cru Bouzy "Big and brawny.
Gonzalez Byass Palmas Sherries – 2013 release now here
By Charles Lea on 21/11/2013
We are delighted to offer the third release of Gonzalez Byass’ rare and delicious Palmas range of sherries. These are here and ready for immediate despatch. Since the 1880s Gonzalez Byass has used the Palmas system to classify its highest quality Finos.
Victoria Moore loves Sipsmith VJOP – no surprise there then!
By Charles Lea on 16/11/2013
Sam Galsworthy, one of the founding trio at Sipsmith distillery on our home turf in Chiswick, has emailed me (having just touched down in Japan) somewhat excitedly with the news that his latest release, the VERY JUNIPERY OVER PROOF (VJOP)…
Shhhhhh! A secret stash of Old Palmas Sherries
By David Porter on 06/11/2013
“Every single bottle of these rare old Finos is stamped with its’ bottling date – and a sentence advising drinking up within 6 months…
So we did what we do best – we opened some of them up to see how they were. Quite simply – we were very pleased! This is fascinating stuff.”
Victoria Moore, The Telegraph and some high praise for LEA & SANDEMAN
By Ed H-B on 04/11/2013
“there are four shops – in Chiswick, Notting Hill, Barnes and Chelsea – and a reputation, achieved through a mixture of hard bloody work and elan, for selling distinctive, cleverly sourced wines, in particular from France and Italy. Lea & Sandeman has become a London institution”
Remember, remember the 5th of November
By Andrew Hooper on 01/11/2013
We’ve put together a mixed half dozen – some hearty reds, a zippy Sauvignon and a bottle of supreme fizz – to cover your Bonfire Night needs.
Leo Felici’s very full cup – new awards and harvest news
By Charles Lea on 28/10/2013
We had a great email from Leopardo Felici last week, who, if he knew the English expression, would say his cup is brimming over. As it is he expresses himself with such clarity and is so obviously so happy that we really have to publish as it comes:- "the harvest is over since few days now.
The Wine Gang get complimentary at our recent SNP (Sangiovese, Nebbiolo & Pinot Noir) tasting
By Andrew Hooper on 27/10/2013
The winegang were in attendance at our recent SNP tasting at the Saatchi Gallery and have kindly penned some complimentary words about LEA & SANDEMAN. Words like these: 'Our scores speak for themselves: there's no question that LEA & SANDEMAN is one of Britain's top wine merchants.' Praise indeed.
Celebrate 2013 Champagne Day with a mixed case of top Grower Champagnes
By Ed H-B on 24/10/2013
To celebrate ‘International Champagne Day’ which (apparently) falls tomorrow Friday 25th October, we have put together a ‘this weekend only’ offer on a 6 bottle case of our delicious grower champagnes.
23rd October 2013 – Wine Dinner at the RIVER CAFE with LE MACCHIOLE
By KD on 23/10/2013
LE MACCHIOLE Wine Dinner at the RIVER CAFE Wednesday 23rd October 2013 7.30 pm for 8.00pm dinner A four course dinner in the private dining room of the famous River Café which will consist of antipasti to start and then a choice each of Secondi, cheeses & Dolci.
2008 Vin de Constance Tasting and Opening Offer
By David Porter on 17/10/2013
Following in the footsteps of some of history’s political and poetic greats I am developing an unexpected admiration for this curious sweetie. I was very pleased to be asked to join a small crowd to taste the latest release of this mythical wine: the 2008 vintage of Vin de Constance.