Indulge your senses by taking a look at our champion suppliers; here you’ll find all there is to know on their history, their ethos, their raison d’être.
Champion suppliers
Ramón Bilbao
Winners of the Best Spanish Winery prize in 2014, Ramón Bilbao have a utopian vision that doesn’t stop expanding. Founded in 1924, their drive for innovation and exploring the ‘new’ has seen them become the fastest growing Rioja winery in the Spanish market, as well as the producers of ‘the Rioja that Spanish people drink’
Trapiche
More than 130 years of experience and history have seen Trapiche earn its place as one of Argentine largest and most admired wineries. Winemaker Daniel Pi and his team have produced some of the finest and truest expressions of Argentine winemaking, staying true to their origins whilst constantly experimenting with new methods and practices
Viñamar
A boutique Chilean winery in the heart of the Casablanca Valley, Viñamar was founded with the aim of developing exceptional, terroir-driven wines for some of the world’s most demanding markets. A leading proponent of Chilean cool-climate wine production, Viñamar is characterised by tradition, a passion for excellence, and an uncompromising attention to quality
Yealands
According to conventional wisdom, no one should have been able to plant vineyards in the rugged foothills of the Awatere Valley, an area characterised by intense sunlight, strong winds and highly variable temperatures. Thankfully, Peter Yealands saw a potential in the region that had previously been overlooked, and within six years of starting cultivation, had overcome the Herculean task of sculpting this wilderness into a terroir where vines could thrive
Tosti
Seven generations of the Bosca family, two centuries of grape harvests and over 15 million bottles sold worldwide make up the history that is at the heart of Tosti. A family-run estate in the heart of Moscato country, Tosti’s heritage is made up of culture and tradition, which guide the estate in its choices and in the challenges of the future
Da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci Winery was founded in 1961, when thirty small winegrowers joined forces, combining resources and a shared passion for winemaking to build a single cellar. Since then, the winery has expanded from 70 hectares to almost 750, and now includes over 200 partners, all of whom share the same, ongoing love of Tuscan history and wine
El Esteco
Hidden within the Calchaquí Valley’s lush vegetation, rivers and rocky mountains, you will find an unexpected stretch of desert, nestled in a valley at an altitude of 1,800 metres. It is in the heart of this valley where El Esteco lies, stretching across 1,000 acres of vineyards subject to ever-present sunshine and a surprisingly broad temperature range that is perfect for the cultivation of wines
Chateau Ste. Michelle
Chateau Ste. Michelle pioneered vinifera grape-growing in Washington State, directly challenging the previous concept that great American wine could only come from California. Since 1967, the winery has been producing top-class European varietal wines under the Chateau Ste. Michelle label, all of which highlight the quality, style and expression of their Washington State vineyards. The winery combines an ongoing pursuit of innovation – particularly evident in their many joint ventures
Hattingley Valley
A family-owned business in the heart of Hampshire, Hattingley Valley have been winning international acclaim and awards ever since their first vintage in 2013. Their English wine project began in 2008 and has developed into a custom-built, eco-friendly winery, farming some 24 hectares of vines across two separate sites. The first winery in the UK to adopt solar power, Hattingley Valley is recognised as a top estate abroad, and looks to be gaining just as much recognition across its native land
Green Park
Unity’s passionate oenophiles have teamed up with the folk from Green Park to craft a bespoke range of fresh, friendly and fruit-forward wines for your delight. After sniffing, swilling and swirling wine around the globe, they’ve handpicked a stellar selection of some of the UK’s most loved varietally-led wines, each of which is brimming with fantastic flavour and value for money
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