Anthony Byrne Fine Wines

• James
• Sat 21 Dec 2024

The John O'Gaunt Golf Club is excited to announce another fantastic event! Join them on 21st January 2025 for a Burns Night & Rioja Dinner. Indulge in a delicious three-course Scottish-themed meal, perfectly paired with fine white & red Rioja from Bodegas Sonsierra, supplied by Anthony Byrne Fine Wines.

Just £30 for three courses & two Riojas – an evening not to be missed!

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• Tony
• Wed 04 Dec 2024

Founded in 1962, when 240 grape growers joined forces in the Rioja Alta, Bodegas Sonsierra has considerable expertise and a reputation in its homeland maintained over generations. However, the winery is increasingly looking beyond Spain. Through a combination of personnel changes, winery upgrades and new regulations from Rioja DOCa, Bodegas Sonsierra is developing its international ambitions.

Its most direct work in raising its export profile has been in making strategic hires. Luis del Aguila joined as CEO in 2023. He brought a background of sales in the US, as well as 12 years of experience as export manager at La Rioja Alta SA. Pilar Lorenzo later joined Bodegas Sonsierra, aiding it in hitting new markets as export manager.

Moreover, Bodegas Sonsierra is collaborating with agencies and consultancies in key target markets. Those on-the-ground partners are leveraging their country-specific knowledge to spread the word.

Although Bodegas Sonsierra has decades of experience, its wines are also benefitting from a recent revamp. In 2017, it opened a cutting-edge winery, connected by a tunnel to the historic property.

The new facilities combine small fermentation vessels – sometimes just 500 litres – and innovative technology. This includes a pump-free remontage system that recycles carbon dioxide from fermentation. With such precise, boutique winemaking, the winery has become the centre for small-batch production: the Viñedos de Sonsierra range.

These bottlings include small batches made from high elevation and old vine plots around the town of San Vicente de la Sonsierra. The range also features Perfume de Sonsierra, an old vine label in a bottle created by the late fashion designer David Delfin.

Of particular note in the collection are the four Viñedos Singulares. Since 2017, Rioja DOCa has allowed these single-vineyard bottlings. With access to nine such designated plots, Bodegas Sonsierra has the most of any producer in the Rioja Alta area.

Both the vineyards and wines must meet stringent criteria. The vines must be at least 35 years old from a vineyard selected by the Consejo Regulador for its quality. The wines, meanwhile, must use hand-harvested grapes, be made in a single winery and pass a tasting panel. The new winery is therefore ideal for meeting such exacting standards – as well as for capitalising on interest in the new premium category.

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• Tony
• Sat 30 Nov 2024

Helping to bring some Christmas cheer to the customers enjoying their Festive Workshop

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• Tony
• Tue 19 Nov 2024

As the nights start drawing in and the nights grow colder, what better way than to warm up with an excellent selection of wine!

Visit our online shop today or call us to create your own selection.

• Online shop

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• Tony
• Sat 12 Oct 2024

A busy week for Domaines Bonfils presenting their wines to our customers across the country.

• Chateau Millegrand
• Sainte Magdelaine
• Domaine de Cibadies

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• Tony
• Wed 18 Sep 2024

Continuing with another outstanding Italian wine, a fine Chianti Rufina from I Veroni. Perfect for drinking now - on it's own or with food, such as aged cheese, red meat stews or risotto - it will also cellar well for 3 to 4 years.

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• Tony
• Wed 04 Sep 2024

An outstanding example of Brunello di Montalcino from the vineyards of Abbadia Ardenga. Perfect for roast dinners now that summer is coming to a close (and a great accompaniment to any red meat cooked on the barbecue for those warmer September weekends).

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• Tony
• Mon 22 Jul 2024

Each month, we will be bringing you the detailed stories of one or two growers in our portfolio who are producing excellent wines. This month, we are focussing on the Corte Alta brand. The personal label produced by Tiziano Accordini, following his years working in the vineyards with his father, Stefano.

• Corte Alta

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• Tony
• Mon 24 Jun 2024

Cherry red in colour with brick-red tones. Warm intense aromas and fruity notes. Ample and well-rounded on the palate. A perfect balance between the varietal nuances and the character acquired during ageing in the oak barrels.

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• Tony
• Thu 30 May 2024

The Gran Verano Chardonnay is a straw coloured wine with glints of green. It possesses an intense, fruity aroma with well-emphasized touches of peach, mango and pineapple. The forward fruit and un-oaked flavours are followed by a big, luscious finish.

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