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Special delivery: SITT?2007
08 Feb 2007
Manchester: 26 February 10am–4pm Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3WS London: 28 February, 10am–6pm Vinopolis, 1 Bank End, London SE1 9BU To register, for full details of exhibitors and to preview the tasting brochure, log on to www.sittastings.org Judy...
South African specialist Yeo & Co has expanded its list to take on the wines of Kevin Grant, the former winemaker at Hamilton Russell, under the label of Ataraxia Mountain Vineyards. The wines include a Sauvignon Blanc, a Chardonnay and a...
Founded in 1990, Compass Cognac will be showing the Prunier Cognac range, including its new organic Cognac, Dolin Vermouth, calvados from Les Caves De Normandie, and a range of vodka, liqueurs, malt whisky and fruit syrups. In addition, Deirdre Barthe from...
Specialising in Portuguese wines, Raymond Reynolds will be showcasing new vintages and new wines from producers such as Dirk Niepoort, Luis Pato and Barbeito Madeira. ...
A new addition to Seckford’s portfolio is the Mollydooker range from McLaren Vale. Available to taste will be the 2004 Maitre d’ (Cabernet Sauvignon), the 2004 Two Left Feet (Shiraz/Cabernet/Merlot) and the 2004 The Boxer (Shiraz). Mollydooker is an Aussie term...
A newcomer to SITT, Armit will be showing wines from its key agencies, and two new additions: Austin’s Wines from Geelong, Australia, and Dowie Doole’s Spitting Spider Wines from South Australia. ...
Laytons has supported SITT since it began three years ago, and at the 2007 event will be showing wines from some of its newcomers, namely Loire producer Baumard, Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt (Mosel) and Burklin Wolf (Pfalz), and also old favourites from...
Specialising in Greek wines, Vickbar will be showing a selection of wines from the following estates: Alpha Estate, Emery, Gerovassiliou, Kir-Yianni, Parparoussis, Sigalas and Tselepos. ...
Orbital, which was founded in 1998, will be showing the Stormhoek Siren range for the first time, which brings together single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc and Pinotage. Other wines available for tasting will include those from South Africa’s Bruwer Raats and Bruce Jack,...
The wines of Tamar Ridge in Tasmania can be tasted at the ABS stand, along with Amicus in McLaren Vale and Sumaridge from South Africa. Alongside these will be wines from Kingston Estate and Campbells of Rutherglen in Australia, Jordan and...
Roger Hill from Juniper Estate in Margaret River will be at the SITT event this year, along with Thomas Kemmler from Endrizzi in Trentino, Italy. The Haughton stand will also boast what it claims is ‘Chile’s top wine’, the biodynamic Antiyal...
Vintage Roots claims to be the country’s leading specialist in organic and biodynamic wines, and will be pouring wines from VOE in Chile, Millton Vineyards from New Zealand, Fleury Champagnes, Albet i Noya from Penedès, Viña Ijalba from Rioja, Joliette from...
Stevens Garnier will be showing wines from a wide variety of producers, including Viv Thompson from Bests, families Corsin, Vacheron, Wente and Weinert, Pierre Colbert from Château Flaugergues, Paul Bosc from Château des Charmes, Rene Aubert in the Rhône, Pierre Boniface...
Boasting a strong French line-up, Genesis Wines’ portfolio includes producers such as Billaud Simon from Burgundy, Domaine Santa Duc from the Rhône, Alphonse Mellot from the Loire, and Clos de L’Anhel from the Languedoc. Other agencies include Hartenberg from South Africa...
Lance Foyster MW and Isabelle Clark took over FWW Wines in 2003, and renamed the company in 2006 as Clark Foyster Wines. Exhibiting at SITT for the third year running, it will be showing existing wines from Austria, Portugal and France,...
A total of 30 wines will be available to taste at the Richards Walford stand, covering all major French regions. Highlights include the 2001 Hermitage Rouge ‘Farconnet’ and 2001 Hermitage Blanc ‘Blanche’ from Jean-Louis Chave; a new Champagne from René Jolly...
Charles Taylor Wines will be showing a range of wines from across France, including Domaine Chatelain (Loire), Domaine Lafond-Roc-Epine (Rhône), Domaine de la Croix Senaillet (Mâconnais), and Domaines Lapalu, Ducourt, and Château Thieuley (all Bordeaux). ...
Karia, a new Chardonnay from Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, will be available to taste at the Wine Treasury stand, along with La Spinetta’s new Tuscan wine, Nero di Casanova, an Oregon Pinot Gris from Duck Pond, a Chilean Syrah from Odfjell...
The Loeb stand offers both Old and New World wines, with an emphasis on Mosel, Burgundy and Rhône. New Zealand is represented by Koura Bay and Gravitas in Marlborough and by Akarua in Central Otago. From Australia, will be Giant Steps...
An Italian specialist, Astrum says that it finds ‘passionate and dedicated winemakers whose regional wines epitomise the very best available’. Also on the stand will be wines from two Slovenian producers: Sutor and Edi Simcic. ...
Lebanon-based winemaker Sami Ghosn from Massaya will be at the Thorman Hunt stand, showing his 2004 Massaya Classic Red. Other producers’ wines at the tasting will include: Shafer Vineyards from California; Kilikanoon from the Clare Valley, Australia; Tokaj Classic from Hungary;...
Formed in 1973, Laymont & Shaw is a self-proclaimed Iberian and South American wine specialist, with a wine range including Galicia in north-west Spain and also Uruguay. ...
Another Spanish specialist, Burridges of Arlington St will be showing wines from all over the country, including: Bodegas del Medievo and Bodegas Araco from Rioja; Bodegas Piqueras from DO Almansa; the new vintage of Conde de San Cristobal from Ribera del...
The focus of 2007 SITT for Prestige Agencies is North and South America. On the stand will be two wines from Oregon: Elk Cove and Cristom. From North America, Garretson Wines of Paso Robles will make an appearance, as will winemaker...
The oldest producer of sparkling Champagne in the region, Ruinart was founded in 1729 by Nicolas Ruinart, nephew of the Benedictine monk Dom Thierry Ruinart. The company describes its house style as ‘elegance and finesse’, with a high proportion of Chardonnay...
The latest project from HispaMerchants is Tapaus, a 10-strong range of spirits and liqueurs from Argentina. Wines to taste on the stand include Malma, from Patagonia, and a Sauvignon Blanc from Rueda in Spain. ...
Estate wine agencies Leabrook Estate from Adelaide Hills and Gracelands Vineyards from Stellenbosch will feature on the stand this year. To complement there will be a selection of artisan spirits from Rackham’s worldwide agency list. ...
Established in 1990 to represent Champagne Pol Roger in the UK, Pol Roger has since built a portfolio of agencies from around the world, including: Domaine Josmeyer from Alsace; Crown Estates of Hungary from Tokaj; Agricola Querciabella from Tuscany; Cousiño-Macul from...
A specialist in the Rhône, both north and south, Winegrowers offers a full range of appellations, including four Châteauneuf-du-Pape domaines. It also represent growers from all the classic areas of France, and from Rioja. At this year’s SITT, as well as...
An importer of Spanish alcoholic beverages, C&D Wines sources its wines from a number of Spanish bodegas and endeavours to discover and rediscover the best of each region, while following market trends. ...
Spanish wine specialist Moreno represents wineries in more than 16 DOs. It will be showing two new wines, Gran Gesta Cava and Navajas Rioja Rosado Crianza, alongside a selection of reds from Ribera del Duero, Costers del Segre, Navarra, Ribera del...
For 15 years, Louis Latour has been supplying independent wine merchants with red and white Burgundies as well as a range of wines from premium producers from around the world. Available to taste this year will be wines from Warwick Estate,...
For its first time at the SITT Tasting, Great Western Wine will be showing a selection of individual grower wines from around the world. These include: a South African selection of Chenins from Ken Forrester, Cabernets from Martin Meinert and Sauvignon...
Since 1992, Vinites has introduced a variety of Spanish growers to the UK market. The company acts primarily as an agent, introducing UK importers from all sectors of the market to Spanish producers, helping to find exclusive wines and labels where...
Bella Wines works mainly with small family growers from emerging regions of Australia, South Africa and the Languedoc in France. Its current portfolio includes: Logan Wines from Orange, New South Wales, and Redgate Wines from Western Australia; Somerbosch Wine Estate from...
Charles Hawkins & Partners will be presenting wines from two agencies – Quinta do Portal, a family-run company based in the Douro Valley in northern Portugal, and Seidelberg Wine Estate, based in Paarl, South Africa. SITT visitors will have the opportunity...
After more than 10 years promoting Italian wines in the UK, Winetraders has amassed a portfolio of some of Italy’s leading estates from the Alps to Mount Etna. Wines from a new generation of producers including Stefano Inama, Marinella Camerani and...
For the Love of Wine is offering a cross-section of wines from across Italy and Switzerland, including many finds from Vinitaly 2006. They include a Pinot Grigio ‘with attitude’ from Cantine Barollo (Veneto), Inzolia and Nero d’Avola from Cantine Barbera (Sicily),...
McKinley Vintners returns to SITT to showcase its diverse range of wines from France, Spain, Portugal and the New World. Highlights include wines from two new producers: Doolhof Wine Estate from Wellington, South Africa, and Finca el Retiro from Mendoza, Argentina....
For its first time at SITT, Corney and Barrow is introducing some of its wines in the £7–£20 price bracket. These will include: Loureiro from Quinta do Ameal in Ponte de Lima; Riesling from Domaine Trapet in Alsace; and Chardonnay from...
Jackson Nugent Vintners is making its second appearance at SITT and will be showing 30 wines, including its new wines and vintages, and the winner of the ‘Best Carmenère’ at the First Annual Carmenère Competition held in Chile at the end...
Established in 1930, Chateau Musar, which is still owned and run by the Hochar family, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Its vineyards are located north of Beirut in the Bekaa valley, and it produces red (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and...
The Waiter’s Friend Company will be demonstrating its new portable wine and Champagne by-the-glass saver system PresorVac, designed to preserve open Champagne and wine for up to 14 days at its respective optimum pressure or vacuum level without adding anything to...
Claus Riedel was the first person in the history of the glass to design its shape according to the character of the wine and is thus the inventor of the functional wine glass. Writing in The Wine Advocate, Robert Parker said:...
Voss Still Artesian water is from a glacial-fed aquifer in the wilderness of southern Norway. Known for its low mineral content, Voss is recommended to accompany fine wines and food and is claimed to be the closest thing to pure water...
• Larry McKenna, Seckford Wine Agencies • Roger Hill, Juniper Estate in the Margaret River, Western Australia, and Thomas Kemmler from Endrizzi in Trentino, Italy – Haughton Agencies • Ricardo de Freitas from Barbeito Madeira – Raymond Reynolds • Sami Ghosn...
View issue Harpers, 9 February 2007
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