OUR PARTNERS
France – Domaine Bonfils / Maurel Vedeau – Languedoc Roussillon
The Bonfils Family owns 13 Domains & Châteaux across the Languedoc with one estate in Montagne Saint Emilion - Bordeaux. Jean-Michel Bonfils bought his first 6 hectares in 1968.
Today, the family owns 1,050 hectares of vines and is one of the largest producers of chardonnay in the south of France. These vineyards are managed by a team of specialists who have control over the work done on the vines, the vinification, production and sales.
The Bonfils Family also owns the negociant company Maurel Vedeau, which produces fine wines thanks to longterm partnerships with local winegrowers. Bonfils are now a major force in the South of France.
France – Michel Gonet – Champagne and Bordeaux
Michel Gonet et Fils is a family run business with vineyards based in Bordeaux and Champagne. Michel and daughter Sophie head up the Grand Cru Champagne company based in Avize, south of Epernay with Fredéric and Charles-Henri running the Bordeaux based company.
The Bordeaux based company has vineyards in Entre Deux Mers, Bordeaux Superieur, Graves de Veyres and Pessac-Leognan. Total production is approximately 1,600,000 bottles a year.
Michel Gonet et Fils are dedicated to producing top quality Champagne and Bordeaux wines.
Spain – Principe de Viana – Navarra
Bodegas Agronavarra where Principe de Viana was founded in 1983 built its first facilities in Murchante in Navarra. The Bodegas operates over approximately 1400 hectares of vineyards, of which 400 hectares are the vineyards of Finca Albret located in the towns of Cadreita (surrounding the winery), Villafranca and Caparroso.
Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Garnacha, and Graciano are to name but a few of the many varietals that are grown across the vineyards and truly demonstrates how diverse the “terroir” at this Bodegas really is. Principe de Viana pride themselves on their fresh approach to winemaking.
Argentina - Finca el Origen – Mendoza
Finca el Origen is part of Chile’s Santa Carolina Wine Brands and was established in the 1990’s with 2002 being the first year their wines were marketed under the Finca el Origen label. Based in Mendoza Finca el Origen has two vineyards – Las Pintades and La Esperanza.
The two vineyards are situated in the upper Uco Valley, a prime location in Argentina at the foot hills of the Andes where excellent growing conditions as well as terroir produce fantastic wines. The vineyards are planted with a mix of noble varieties across the 210ha estate - owned vineyards.
Italy – I.E.I – Veneto
The Bixio Estate was founded in 1866 by Alfonso Bixio. In the 1990’s Emilio Bixio joined a co-operative called Istituto Enologico Italiano (I.E.I.), founded in 1968. The Bixio family bought out the co-operative and now trades under both the Bixio and I.E.I name. Emilio Bixio is at the helm with his two daughters running the production and commercial streams.
The family run company is Veneto-based, producing 10m bottles a year from regions across Italy including Soave, Valpolicella, Chianti, Gavi, Sicily, Piemonte, Prosecco and other various IGTs, DOCs and DOCGs across Italy.
Italy - Follador - Treviso
Follador Wines are a family owned business and have been successfully making wine since the 18th Century.
Specialising in Prosecco Valdobbiadene Wines, Follador are well respected and one of the premier Italian Sparkling Wine producers.
They are the official Prosecco supplier to the European Senior Tour, and will be at both the Senior Open Championship and the Travis Perkins plc Senior Masters, as the official wine supplier.
Chile – Viña Casablanca – Casablanca Valley
Viña Casablanca is a boutique winery that was founded in 1992. The same year, the Santa Isabel Estate (Casablanca Valley) was purchased and planted by the Larrain Family who still own and run the winery.
Viña Casablanca owns almost 200 hectares in the most prestigious valleys in Chile and has 2 vinification centres in Maipo & Colchagua. Vineyards and regions include the flagship vineyard Santa Isabel, Los Nogales and La Rinconada that run from the Maipo to Colchagua Valley’s.
Andrés Caballero (ex Montes) heads up the winemaking team with Alejandro Wedeles (ex Santa Rita) VC winemaker at his side.
Total Production is 77,5OO Cases with all ranges certified as Carbon Neutral.
Romania - Cramele Recas - Danat
Recas is one of the most exciting producers in Romania, based in the Danat region. With vineyards and cellars dating back 50 years, it is one of the most modern, forward-thinking companies in the country.;
New launches in 2011 include the Wolfhouse range of wines in Co-op stores, one of the few new range launches for Romanian wines in the UK for nearly a decade.
Italy - Bonnachi - Chianti
Cantina Bonacchi is based in Montalbano on the heart of the Chianti region, producing premium quality wines at their state-of-art winery.
We are working closely with Bonacchi to develop a range of Chianti wines for both the UK and US markets.
U.S.A - Ascentia - California
Founded in 2008, Ascentia Wine Estates is an ultra-premium wine company that includes California’s, Washington’s and Idaho’s first wineries.
The portfolio contains quality wines sourced from some of the world’s most prestigious appellations, such as Napa Valley, Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley, Carneros, Washington’s Columbia Valley and Idaho’s Snake River Valley. Brands include Buena Vista and Geyser Peak.
New Zealand - Matahiwi - Wairarapa
Located in the heart of the Wairarapa, just outside Masterton, Matahiwi Estate produces its wine according to the criteria of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.
The vision of owner Alistair Scott, Matahiwi has now established a loyal following for it's wines across the world with eponymous brand Matahiwi and Mount Hector.
South Africa - Overhex - Western Cape
Based in the beautiful Breede River Valley, Overhex was established in 2005 and is now at the forefront of the South African wine industry.
Their success has been driven by a clear commitment to develop a brand portfolio in response to consumer demand.