Category — Switzerland

I always applaud those wine merchants (large and small) who are adventurous and try to offer something rather different. Nick Dobson continues to do this well, with a new selection of wines from Austria in addition to his other explorations into Switzerland, Germany (Mosel) and southern Burgundy.

Amongst the new arrivals is some Austrian Sekt (sparking wine) from Stift Klosterneuburg, a 900 year old Augustinian Monastery near Vienna:-

Cuvée comprising 60 percent Welschriesling and 40 percent Grüner Veltliner. Its fragrant fruit aroma is invigorating and refreshing. (£10.95)

More Sekt from Weingut Steininger in the Kamptal:

These are of particular interest as they are not only superlative quality, but made from a wide range of different grape varieties, not often seen in sparkling form - such as a Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé Sekt and a Sauvignon Blanc Sekt.

So if you are really looking for something a little different, and seldom seen on a supermarket shelf, then it could be worth a look:
Nick Dobson Wines Tel: +44 (0) 118 9771545 Mobile: +44 (0) 7799 661694
FAX:- +44 (0) 870 4602358 e-mail:- nick.dobson@nickdobsonwines.co.uk

A refreshingly different approach is evident as soon as you enter Cadman Fine Wines website. Its crisp design and great graphics tempt you with some good special offers, yet also provides easy navigation of the site to find what you want.

The tagline “Quality is merely a starting point…” is more than merely words - they do seem to have a real commitment to sourcing their wines:-

Cadman Fine Wines stands for quality, exclusivity and selection

We bring you the world’s finest wines from the world’s finest producers: classic labels from famous names and regions that sit at the pinnacle of their craft; rare gems that have never been seen in the UK, plus exciting, cutting-edge wines from newly emerging stars of the fine wine world.

Our wines are intelligently and skillfully sourced by an international team of experts based in Italy, France, Spain and the UK. Through desk research, field trips and tastings, our experts seek and source hand-crafted wines from producers and winemakers who reaclly care about the contents of the bottle. To achieve a Cadman Fine Wines listing, a wine must score at least 88 points on our quality rating system or from the world’s most authoritative wine critics.

The wine list is extensive covering a wide range from New and Old World, some classic fine Bordeaux and Burgundies together with an eclectic mix of lesser-known wines such as Spanish Jumilla DO, French Cour-Cheverny AC and Otago wines from South Island, New Zealand.

Yet for each and every wine there are thoughtful tasting notes and good background information - very impressive. What’s more each delivery comes with “full tasting notes and background information for each wine, including grape varieties, when to drink the wine and reviews from our own experts and the world’s leading critics where applicable. This leaves you free to argue/ discuss the merits of wines with your friends and family. Their inclusion also makes each order an ideal gift.”

Cadman Fine Wines
Freepost NAT21632, Northampton NN3 6BR
Tel: 0845 121 4011
sales@cadmanfinewines.co.uk

ADSW (The Association of Small Direct Wine Merchants is holding a wine tasting at the National Trust’s Canons Ashby House near Daventry (in Northamptonshire) on Saturday 11 November 2006
“An opportunity to taste wines in the Great Hall and then buy your Christmas supply of fine wines from around the world, many of which are unavailable elsewhere in the UK. ”
Amongst the exhibitors will be Nick Dobson Wines (nickdobsonwines.co.uk) who specialises in Beaujolais, Switzerland and Austria!
Time(s) : 11am - 5pm
Price(s) : Adults: £1.00
For more info on Canons Ashby House see www.nationaltrust.org.uk
For more info on the ADSW see www.asdw.org.uk