Chiswick House Tasting
By Charles Lea on 24/11/2010
Nearly a hundred tasters enjoyed nineteen wines from the LEA & SANDEMAN range, roughly themed around drinking for Christmas Day
Author Archives: Charles Lea
Enomatic wine sampling machine at Chelsea shop
By Charles Lea on 20/10/2010
Enomatic wine preservers are not new, but the idea of using them in a shop context for sampling measures has been gaining ground recently and it was time to give it a try.
2010 Vintage Reports – Burgundy
By Charles Lea on 13/10/2010
"Everyone is of the opinion that this year there will be even more qualitative difference between the different domaines than usual"
2010 Vintage Reports – Bordeaux
By Charles Lea on 07/10/2010
Latest reports suggest that 2010 could be as good or better than 2009, and with a smaller harvest and rich Châteaux which have no need to sell, the chances are that the market will again be sorely tested.
2010 Vintage Reports – a short word from the Rhone
By Charles Lea on 06/10/2010
Christelle Coulange reports 2010 vendanges in stress-free conditions
2010 Vintage Reports – Champagne
By Charles Lea on 29/09/2010
A vintage characterised by rain and rot – hard work!
LEA & SANDEMAN WINE MERCHANT AWARDS
By Charles Lea on 13/09/2010
We have done it again! Last week we were awarded Regional Wine Merchant of the Year 2010 by the IWC judges for the second year running, and only the week before were Runners Up (to nationwide Majestic) as Decanter magazine Wine Merchant of the Year 2010! All of the crew at Lea & Sandeman in the office, the warehouse, Barnes, Chelsea, Notting Hill Gate and Chiswick, are absolutely thrilled that we have received such recognition for what we do in what are the wine trade's most prestigious awards, and up against some very tough competition, warrant holders and all! Much of this is down to the support of our customers, and we are immensely grateful for their continued support in all that we do.
2009 Bordeaux Primeurs
By Charles Lea on 28/03/2010
As I prepare to go to Bordeaux to taste the 2009s over the course of next week, the air is thick with hyperbole and excitement, and these first wines to be tasted from the 2009 vintage are awaited with very high hopes indeed.
Website News
By Charles Lea on 26/03/2010
it is now possible for all customers to log onto our website and review past orders and also update their emailing preferences
Easter Champagne Offers
By Charles Lea on 26/03/2010
Benedick Rosé under £20, & Pol Roger at per dozen price £26.95 per bottle.
A Trip around Sipsmith’s Distillery
By Charles Lea on 07/03/2010
one of only two gin distilleries in London, and the first new gin distillery in England for 200+ years.
The “SALE” Tasting in Chiswick
By Charles Lea on 10/02/2010
a gaggle of enthusiastic tasters assembled in the shop in Chiswick to taste their way through a healthy selection of wines from our February “SALE”.