Great Wines from Ancient Vines

How important is the age of a vine? Now’s your chance to find out in this tasting of eight great wines made using grapes from Vieilles Vignes/Alte Reben/Vigna Vecchie/Viñas Viejas – in other words, Old Vines!

The roots go deep in these gnarled old plants, meaning not only do they have access to more nutrients in the soil than younger vines but they’re also more resistant to extremes of weather, diseases and pests. And while they may not be as productive as they were in their youth, they often produce wines with greater complexity, depth and intensity. 

We've finalised the line-up now and it will be as follows:-

Sparkling
Ken Forrester Sparklehorse Chenin Blanc Méthode Cap Classique 2022, Stellenbosch, South Africa (RRP £28.50)

Whites
Dr Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Grosses Gewächs Alte Reben 2019, Mosel, Germany (~£35)
Yalumba The Virgilius Viognier 2023, Eden Valley, Australia (£40-45)

Reds
Domaine Modot-Guyon & Fils Côteaux Bourguignon ‘Aux Batailles’ 2023, Burgundy, France (£25.00)
Château de Sabazan Saint Mont Rouge 2019 (Plaimont), South West, France (£17.50)
Feudi di San Gregorio Serpico Irpinia Aglianico 2016, Campania, Italy (£52.50)
Juan Gil Etiqueta Azul Cuvée A 2022, Jumilla, Spain (€35 in Spain)
Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2020, Mendoza, Argentina (£65-£80)

As you'll see, a fabulous array of styles from seven countries, so please join us to experience the wonders and wisdom of age in wine form!

A huge thank you to the Old Vine Conference for helping us put on this fabulous tasting - read more about its work HERE