Old Vines, Fine Wines

There is currently lot of excitement in the wine world about old vines and rightly so! Deep rooted through age, they transmit a level of terroir into their wines that is hard to replicate in a younger vine. They are beautifully gnarled and twisted through the passage of time and yet deliver a yield that is fruitful & delicious. What's most fascinating is their ability to adapt according to whatever "climate chaos" is thrown at them. We've scoured the corners of the wine world for the very best examples: wines crafted from old vines in South America, Australia, South Africa, Spain, Italy and Portugal.

We hope you'll join us for some incredible wines, wonderful stories about the people behind the label and some serious fascinating discoveries about the capabilities of old vines!

Wines to be Tasted:

• Ken Forrester Sparklehorse Chenin Blanc Méthode Cap Classique 2022, Sparkling Wine, Stellenbosch, South Africa (RRP £28.50)
• Yalumba The Virgilius Viognier 2023, Eden Valley, Australia (£40-45)
• 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)

Images courtesy of the Old Vine Conference