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
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2010 Vintage Reports – Champagne
By Charles Lea on 29/09/2010
A vintage characterised by rain and rot – hard work!
MULLED WINE
By Patrick Sandeman on 23/09/2010
The secret being a good measure of port and a slug of brandy.
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.
SOUTH AFRICAN DREAM TEAM
By Patrick Sandeman on 28/06/2010
A great result in South Africa, and it is definitely not football!
A SPECTACULAR TASTING LOT
By Patrick Sandeman on 28/04/2010
Auctioned at the NSPCC City Fine Wine Challenge 2009, Patrick Sandeman hosted a spectaular tasting at Nyetimber Restaurant for the successful bidders.
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”.
Colin and Christopher’s Sancerre trip (part two) – buggy mud heaven
By Charles Lea on 04/02/2010
…At this point, and to our amazement, it snowed very heavily for the next few hours, turning the village and its surroundings into a Winter Wonderland….