Michael Sutton’s Cellar Family run independent wine merrchant
chant
Champagne – Well Worth a visit and only 3 hours from Calais!
There’s not many weekends during the year when we can bask in a Mediterranean climate with reassuringly
s not many weekends during the year when we can bask in a Mediterranean climate with reassuringly
Bouzy is one of the 17 Grand Cru villages in Champagne, a term referring to villages classified on the échelle des crus, which was used to determine the price of grapes. Although the system has now been abolished, these villages continue to enjoy a high level of prestige.
bunch of highly talented musicians entertained young and old, creating a special community atmosphere.
settled weather, yet the 2016 Dart Music Festival was blessed with wall to wall sunshine for three days and a bunch of highly talented musicians entertained young
and old, creating a special community atmosphere.
George Vesselle, one of 300 Champagne producers, is now run by his two sons who gave us a behind the scenes tour around the winery and chalk cellars which was an amazing experience. They produce 250,000 bottles of champagne a year made from 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay. It has very fine bubbles and strong aromas of matured fruits. So delicious and different to the mass produced fizz widely available.
We explained to them how our business has expanded since Michael, Jonathan’s father visited Bouzy 20 years ago. For example, we now run educational events and were delighted when they agreed to host a dinner with matching champagnes on Tuesday 5th
With the popping of corks, there was a great festival feeling throughout Dartmouth that weekend particularly in the Mayor’s Avenue Gardens as dozens of music-lov- ers sat around on an array of colourful rugs surrounded by many other like-minded people. Food and wine were being handed around from well-stocked picnic baskets as everyone soaked up the sunshine and the sounds coming from the bandstand. This tranquil scene of an early summer reminded us of how lovely it is to share a bottle of wine with friends whether in a stunning setting by the River Dart or in our own back gardens.
With the popping of corks, there was a great festival feeling throughout Dartmouth that weekend particularly in the Mayor’s Avenue Gardens as dozens of music-lov- ers sat around on an array of colourful rugs surrounded by many other like-minded people. Food and wine were being handed around from well-stocked picnic baskets as everyone soaked up the sunshine and the sounds coming from the bandstand. This tranquil scene of an early summer reminded us of how lovely it is to share a bottle of wine with friends whether in a stunning setting by the River Dart or in our own back gardens.
to attend please let us know.
Our 36 hours in the region was fantastic; we learnt so much and are very keen to return. We filled the car up to the gunnels with magnums, bottles and half bottles and Jonathan threatened to put me on the train so he could bring back even more!
Riversbridge, Embridge, Nr Stoke Fleming TQ6 0LG. Tel. 01803 770737
wines@michaelsuttonscellar.co.uk
Why not be prepared for such occasions by topping up your wine rack with wines for lazy picnic days and sizzling barbecues from us at Michael Sutton’s Cellar. Elegant whites match perfectly with summer salads and fish, punchy reds compliment any grilled food and our versatile Provence Rosé can be drunk throughout the day. Not to mention a refreshing glass of Prosecco or sparkling Rosé that gets any gathering off to a great start, so having a bottle handy to go with the nibbles is essential!
Why not be prepared for such occasions by topping up your wine rack with wines for lazy picnic days and sizzling barbecues from us at Michael Sutton’s Cellar. Elegant whites match perfectly with summer salads and fish, punchy reds compliment any grilled food and our versatile Provence Rosé can be drunk throughout the day. Not to mention a refreshing glass of Prosecco or sparkling Rosé that gets any gathering off to a great start, so having a bottle handy to go with the nibbles is essential!
www.michaelsuttonscellar.co.uk www.michaelsuttonscellar.co.uk December at our Tasting Rooms. If you would like
What do you drink with your picnic? What do you drink with your picnic? diary of events
Recently we were lucky enough to be asked to provide some George Vesselle Champagne for a Summer wedding. We thought that this was a brilliant opportunity to visit the producer whose Champagne we have been importing for the last 30 years. We left sunny Devon and drove to France where, just south of Reims, is a small quiet village aptly named Bouzy.
, yet the 2016 Dart Music Festival was three days and a
CELLAR RECOMMENDATIONS for Picnics
CELLAR RECOMMENDATIONS for Picnics
free open house tastings Casual drop in and try wines from 11.30 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Saturday 20th Saturday 27th
& Sunday 21st & Sunday 28th
May May
House White - Tariquet Classic £6.50 House Red - Grille Rouge £6.50 Prosecco - Prosecco is £9.00 Sparkling Italian Pink - Ruggeri £14.50 Southern Rhône - Roger Sabon £11.00
House White - Tariquet Classic £6.50 House Red - Grille Rouge £6.50 Prosecco - Prosecco is £9.00 Sparkling Italian Pink - Ruggeri £14.50 Southern Rhône - Roger Sabon £11.00
Saturday 3rd June & Sunday 4th May 7.00pm £20.00
FREE TASTING DAYS: SATURDAY 2 JULY 11.30-2.00pm SATURDAY 9 JULY 11.30 -2.00pm
FREE TASTING DAYS: SATURDAY 2 JULY 11.30-2.00pm SATURDAY 9 JULY 11.30 -2.00pm
Wine in a day Saturday 10th
TUTORED TASTING - “AUSTRALIAN WINES” £18.00 per person FRIDAY 8TH JULY@ 7.00pm. Please contact us to book.
TUTORED TASTING - “AUSTRALIAN WINES” £18.00 per person FRIDAY 8TH JULY@ 7.00pm. Please contact us to book.
long sunday lunch 7th
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We are open Monday to Friday and usually at the weekends too!
We are open Monday to Friday and usually at the weekends too!
June
tutored tasting rhône night Friday 19th
Anthony Barne MW talks about the wonderful wines from the Rhône Valley with a light supper.
June 10.00-4.00pm £75. Sarah
Bangert takes you through the fundamentals of wine. A really fun way to learn.
May 1.00pm at Manna from Devon wood-
fired oven food with matching wines. Fantastic! Pop-up Suppers at Manna from Devon – Thursday 25th
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Riversbridge, Embridge Nr Stoke Fleming TQ6 0LG. One mile up the valley from the A379 at Blackpool Beach. 01803 770737”
Riversbridge, Embridge Nr Stoke Fleming TQ6 0LG. One mile up the valley from the A379 at Blackpool Beach. 01803 770737”
More details of all our events can be found on our website or email us at wines@
michaelsuttonscellar.co.uk
June. Casual wood-fired oven suppers with plenty of wine to match.
We also host Private Tastings should you have an occasion to celebrate or just want to come with a group of friends. (min 8 people)
May 7.00pm & Thursday 22nd
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