2018 Grape Harvest
After the difficult weather conditions that hit yields of many wine producing regions last year, the good news is that the 2018 harvest shows real promise, it may rival the success of the 2013 vintage. In Europe, the warmth and dryness of July encouraged the vines to flower early and the good weather at the end of August
enabled the grapes to “hang”, developing the varietal characteristics of the grapes. One of our suppliers from Gascogne, Armin & Rémy Grassa, are particularly upbeat “we’re expecting the vintage to offer wines with lots of fruitiness and freshness.” English wineries are also reporting high yields and excellent quality and are very enthusiastic about 2018 being the year they have been working towards. Although a lack of capacity is likely to be this year’s headache in the winery. In the Southern Hemisphere where they harvest in March
the results were mixed. Like us, the New Zealanders recorded the hottest summer on record but February bought unusually wet conditions. Overall winemakers are reporting “concentrated wines with plenty of character”. The Australian weather conditions were very variable but wines from the Barossa and McClaren Valleys in particular
FORTHCOMING WINE EVENTS OCTOBER
Dartmouth Food Festival 19th - 21st October. Fantastic weekend of foodie and winey fun. Come and find us in Royal Avenue Gardens and in the Dartmouth Community Café in the Market Square (more details in the Festival programme)
Open House Tasting Friday 26th and Saturday 27th October 18.00 - 22.00. Free Evening – in the Cellar at Riversbridge. Usual format but in the evening with wines open for you to try before you buy.
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Steak Night with Dartmouth Fine Foods in The Stables at Riversbridge. Friday 9 Nov 7.00pm Serin is back with his famous Steak Night the same as when he owned Anzac Bistro. £35pp
‘Festive Food and Wine Pairing’ Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th November 19.00 - 22.00. Tutored Tasting in the Stables at Riversbridge presented by the great raconteur David Courtney-Clack. £30pp (incl. light supper)
Long Sunday Lunch with “Manna from Devon” Sunday 25th November 13.00 – 17.00. Fabulous 4 Course Wood-fired oven Lunch with matching wines £45pp SOLD OUT Open House Tastings Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December 12.00 - 15.00. Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December 12.00 - 15.00. Free – in the Cellar. ‘Stock up with festive wines’
Gift vouchers are available for all our events.
We are open Monday to Friday and most weekends if you’d like to pop in. We have our own Bottle Bank so do bring your empties with you.
Wine Merchants and Shippers
Riversbridge, Embridge, Nr Stoke Fleming TQ6 0LG. 01803 770737
wines@michaelsuttonscellar.co.uk www.michaelsuttonscellar.co.uk
are expecting to produce some “standout” wines for 2018.
Both Chile & Argentina’s vintners are also very excited about a high quality and good-sized crop. Unfortunately, the same does not ring true for South Africa, as their harvest is the smallest for over a decade due to catastrophic drought conditions with yields down as much as 40% in some regions. So on the whole, great news for wine lovers as we eagerly await the 2018’s arrival.
Book your Christmas party with us!
Private Dining for every occasion.
*Birthdays* Anniversaries* Christmas Parties* Seats up to 30 for Dining and 45 for a Reception.
Call us to discuss your requirements and for a viewing.
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