Classic Drinks Wine Brochure 2024

David McEnroe

Managing Director

m: +353 (0) 87 219 7231

david-mcenroe@classicdrinks.com

2024 represents a landmark year for Classic Drinks as we celebrate our 20th year in business.

We have seen a lot since 2004 starting as a small importer in Cork, growing through the years and now being a part of the Sysco family.

In this time we have curated and developed a great wine range to compliment our extensive beverage offering (consisting of premium to house spirits, beers and other must-have beverage products for all on trade venues).

This expansive range allows us to be your wine partner and spirits wholesaler of choice and enables us to be adaptive for you in an ever changing market environment.

We continue to invest in wine training - both for our staff and our customers –and we are on hand to support you in any way we can, be it through wine menu print and design, wine events, food pairing opportunities, or our unrivalled service proposition.

I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our customers and staff for their continued support on this journey.

Wishing you a successful 2024

Dave.

Mark Donohoe Head Of Wine

m: +353 (0) 86 820 2999

mark-donohoe@classicdrinks.com

I am thrilled to share with you this newest edition of our wine portfolio. Throughout the last two years we have worked hard to develop our wine range by sourcing from fantastic new producers across all price points. With 250 additions over the last 24 months, I am certain there is something excitingly new here for both you and your customers.

Over this last year we have placed our focus particularly on developing our Italian range. To compliment our long-standing relationships with famous and worldcelebrated estates such as Tenuta San Leonardo, Marchesi di Frescobaldi, and Poderi Gianni Gagliardo, we have sourced low-intervention, producer-driven wines from across Italy’s many diverse wine regions.

In Piedmont we have added wines from Broglia, a small producer of Gavi di Gavi who make delicious and mineral whites offering elegant of notes of citrus and white flowers. In Soave, we now work with Corte Mainente. Established by Ugo Mainente - who is widely acknowledged as the only producer ever to rival the great Venetian winemaker, Giuseppe Quintarelli - their ‘Vigna Cengelle’ is a complex and layered Soave with smoky, mineral undertones.

In Valpolicella we are hugely excited to have added the wines of Monte Santoccio. Produced by Nicolas Ferrari (who trained for years with Quintarelli), these wines are elegant, lifted, and wonderfully layered. In Puglia, we now work with Plantamura, a small organic producer of Primitivo. Based in the hilly cru of Gioia del Colle, their vineyard’s elevation maintains the wine’s freshness while offering the trademark richness that Primitivo drinkers adore. Finally, in Sicily we now work with Assuli, a biodynamic producer based in Vittoria. Assuli make utterly delicious Grillo and Insolia, white wines packed full of ripe tropical fruits aromas and bursting with freshness and vibrancy.

I hope you enjoy these new additions. As ever we remain on hand to help you and your business through wine training, menu development, food paring suggestions, and wine events for your customers. Thank you for your continued support.

Mark Mark

Meet The Team

DAVID MCENROE Managing Director

087 219 7231 david-mcenroe @classicdrinks.com

JOHN KENNEDY

Regional Sales Manager - South

086 810 0083 john-kennedy @classicdrinks.com

MARTIN FAGAN National Hotel Manager

086 810 0082 martin-fagan @classicdrinks.com

MARK DONOHOE Head Of Wine

086 820 2999 mark-donohoe @classicdrinks.com

BENNY DUNNE Regional Sales Manager - East

086 293 6153 benny-dunne @classicdrinks.com

PAUL SAVAGE Key Account Manager Dublin

086 810 0099 paul-savage @classicdrinks.com

SHARON O’LEARY Head Of Finance

087 962 7370 sharon-oleary @classicdrinks.com

LAURA O’BRIEN Regional Sales Manager - West

Galway & Mayo

087 772 3155 laura-obrien @classicdrinks.com

SUSIE O’CONNOR Business Development Manager

Cork 086 389 1154 susie-oconnor @classicdrinks.com

DIARMUID MURPHY Head Of Sales

087 693 2987 diarmuid-murphy @classicdrinks.com

JOHN MCVEIGH Market Manager NI

+44 (0)7766804475 john-mcveigh @classicdrinks com

DEIRDRE O’RIORDAN Business Development Manager

Cork & West Cork 086 384 2501 deirdre-oriordan @classicdrinks.com

PADRAIG BYRNE Trading Manager

087 479 6568 padraig-byrne @classicdrinks.com

LAURA HAYES Sales Support Manager

085 806 1231 laura-hayes @classicdrinks.com

BRIAN O’LEARY Business Development Manager

Kerry 087 123 4120 brian-oleary @classicdrinks.com

TARAM DAVIS

Business Development Manager

South East 087 953 4836 taram-davis @classicdrinks.com

JORDAN FLYNN

Business Development Manager

South Dublin 087 118 8342 jordan-flynn @classicdrinks.com

JAMES KANE

Business Development Manager

Midlands 087 297 1635 james-kane @classicdrinks.com

JONNY SALLEY

Business Development Manager

North Cork 087 485 1437 jonathan-salley @classicdrinks.com

ADAM COBURN

Business Development Manager

North Dublin 087 488 0487 adam-coburn @classicdrinks.com

STEPHEN CONNORS

Business Development Manager

Claire & Limerick 087 265 4190

stephen-connors @classicdrinks.com

ROSE MCKENNA

Business Development Manager

Cork 087 691 4031 rose-mckenna @classicdrinks.com

MARTINA DUNNE

Business Development Manager

West Dublin 087 488 7605

martina-dunne @classicdrinks.com

NIALL CALLAN

Business Development Manager

North East 087 635 8667 niall-callan @classicdrinks.com

LUCIE BATAGLIA

Business Development Manager

Galway 087 338 6257 lucie-battaglia @classicdrinks.com

SEAN O’REILLY

Business Development Manager

Sligo & Donegal 087 632 9238 sean-oreilly @classicdrinks.com

JONATHAN GRANT

Business Development Manager

Northern Ireland +44 (0) 78 26 544285 jonathan-grant @classicdrinksni.com

MATTEO CAZZARO

Business Development Manager

Dublin 087 118 8345 matteo-cazzaro @classicdrinks.com

BRIGID O’HORA

Business Development Manager

Mayo 087 052 7047 brigid-ohora @classicdrinks.com

MALACHY CASH

Business Development Manager

Northern Ireland +44 (0) 78 26 541 076 malachy-cash @classicdrinks.com

FRANCE

FRANCE

The Enduring Legacy of Bordeaux

Bordeaux is the largest fine wine producer in France, made up of an incredible number of 65 appellations. Being a port city, situated 70 km from the Atlantic coast, has enabled the region’s export capacity enormously over the centuries. Today, the wines of Bordeaux are sold in 170 countries worldwide.

Bordeaux’s winemakers have been able to continually invest in quality over the centuries due to the strong international demand for their wines. In the year 1740 alone, Ireland imported over 4,000 casks, compared to the 1,000 that were sent to England, thanks to a group of Irish emigrants (the Wine Geese) who relocated to Bordeaux and built lasting business. Today, a total of 14 world famous Châteaux still operating in Bordeaux boast distinctly Irish names. We include in our range of Grand Cru Classé estates, the wines of Ch. Léoville Barton, Ch. Phélan Segur, Ch. Kirwan and Ch. Lynch Bages, some of the most enduring names in the region.

Château Léoville Barton was founded by Irishman Thomas Barton, who left Ireland to establish a wine business in Bordeaux. In 1826, his grandson, Hugh Barton, purchased 50 hectares of vines in Saint-Julien. This estate was classified as a 2ème Grand Cru Classé in 1855 and lies within the iconic terroir of Saint-Julien in the Médoc.

The Barton family’s passion for wine is reflected in the elegance and consistency of Château Léoville-Barton. The vineyard itself nestles in the heart of the Saint-Julien terroir, among the most beautiful slopes of Garonne gravel, facing the Gironde Estuary. The clay-gravel subsoil allows for excellent growing conditions, whatever weather each individual vintage brings.

Château Leoville Barton

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Château Haut-Batailley AOP

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste AOP

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande AOP

Château Branaire-Ducru AOP (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Château Léoville Barton AOP

Château Léoville Las Cases AOP

Bordeaux France Château

Pauillac

The Two Banks of Bordeaux

The region of Bordeaux is split down the middle by the Gironde estuary, a river which runs parallel to the coast. Wine professionals refer to the west and east sides of the river as the left and right banks of Bordeaux.

The ‘left’ and ‘right’ banks encompass a myriad of distinctions, including subregional styles, blends, winemaking techniques, historical backgrounds, size variations, and classification systems. The left bank vineyards are historically much bigger and lower in elevation than those of the right bank – with gravel (rather than clay or limestone) soils.

Soil type plays a huge role in influencing the unique style of each wine and estate. The finer gravel found in Margaux leads to an elegant and floral red wine while the wines of St-Estèphe and Pauillac tend to produce bigger tannins and more texture due to a higher proportion of clay.

Irish influence can also be found in the history of Château Kirwan. The estate was inherited by Irishman Mark Kirwan in 1760 when he married into the Collington family. Noting the strong international demand for Bordeaux he changed the name to Kirwan to help the wine stand out from other French wines.

Kirwan is located within Margaux and was assigned ‘Third Growth’ status in 1855. Grown on gravel soils the wine is aromatic and concentrated yet elegant with aromas of flowers, black fruits, and spices.

Château Kirwan

Château Calon Ségur AOP (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Château Phélan Ségur AOP

Château Haut de Baradiou AOP

Château Ramage la Batisse AOP (V)(S)

Bordeaux France

Graves, Pessac Léognan and Moulis-en-Médoc

Moulis-en-Médoc is the smallest of the six Médoc communes, with more limestone and clay soils than its neighbours. These wines can be beautifully perfumed like Margaux but often offer more power.

While there are no classified growths in Moulis, there are fantastic estates worth celebrating and bringing to your customers. Widely considered the leading estate here, Ch. Chasse-Spleen regularly outperforms many of the Médoc’s more renowned classed growths, obtaining top scores from critics such as Neal Martin, James Suckling, Jane Anson, and Robert Parker. Pessac-Léognan, south of the Médoc, is a relatively new appellation (1987), created out of the original Graves. Collectors have intensified their focus on Pessac in the last decade and for good reason - they make fantastic wine here! One estate in particular, Château HautBailly (Graves cru classé), is now counted among the top echelons of PessacLéognan wines.

Perched atop the gentle slopes of Bordeaux’s historic Graves region, Château Haut-Bailly has been a celebrated site for the outstanding cultivation of vines since 1461. The Daitze family acquired and unified the best plots in the 1530s but it wasn’t until 1736, when Irishman Thomas Barton took over the running of the Château, that its distinctive style began to emerge. The wines of HautBailly are celebrated for their opulence, fresh and vivid dark fruits and powerful, grippy tannins.

Château Chasse-Spleen AOP

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Château de Fieuzal AOP

Château Haut-Bailly AOP

Château De Domy AOP (CO)

Bordeaux France

The Right Bank, Pomerol, Saint-Émilion and Fronsac

Vineyard size and production volumes are lower on the right bank of the Garonne, meaning some of the more sought-after wines can be hard to find. Many of the best wines here are Merlot dominant from older vineyards with higher proportions of clay and limestone.

Pomerol is an appellation relatively new to fame due to the success of wines like Petrus and Lafleur, and unusually, it does not boast an all-important classification system. Much of Pomerol lies on warmer gravel over cooler clay leading to powerful and structured wines, perfectly illustrated by those of Château le Gay. The estate, formerly owned by the same family as Lafleur, has in recent years released some of the most outstanding wines from small yields of organically-farmed grapes.

Château de la Dauphine

The estate, formerly owned by the same family as Lafleur, has in recent years released outstanding wines from small yields of organically-farmed grapes.

Situated on a slopy curve of the Dordogne River within Fronsac, Château de La Dauphine represents a 66-hectare vineyard planted on clay and limestone.

The estate has been organic certified since 2015 and biodynamic since 2022. Their plot-by-plot approach to vinification results in gloriously savoury and complex wines, ready for drinking now or bottle aged for 10-15 years.

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Château Corbin Michotte Grand Cru Classe AOP

Pollen de Corbin Michotte AOP

de la Dauphine AOP (CO)(S)

Bordeaux France

Potential in Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux

There is enormous potential to be found in Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux, a cradle of innovation, experimentation, value, and sustainability. Traditionally, most of these wines are sold directly to customers in France, with limited representation abroad. As the presence of Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux grows in Ireland, we are expanding our range, driven by the exceptional value for money and promising potential we see.

This gusto for experimentation challenges the traditional image of Bordeaux. Here is where we find single varietal wines which are not typical of the region, along with unconventional styles, such as Château Puynard’s organic Blanc de Noirs, a white wine produced from Merlot.

The 12-hectare estate of Château Belle Coline within the in Blayes-Côtes de Bordeaux is planted on clay, limestone, and sandy soils. Planting is made up of 90% Merlot and 10% Malbec and the vines are on average between 45 and 60 years old. The winery is organic, and fermentation is carried out (unusually for Bordeaux) in whole berry fermentation. This gives the wine a supple, smooth, and elegant character which supports their complex array of red and black fruits.

Château Belle Coline

Bordeaux France

Château Belle Coline AOP (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Château Puynard Côtes de Blaye ‘Tradition’ AOP (CO)

Château Puynard Côtes de Blaye, ‘The Steps’ AOP (CO)

Château Puynard Côtes de Blaye, ‘Prestige’ AOP (CO)

Ballarin, Crémant de Bordeaux AOP

Chablis

Chablis is an historic white wine producing town and appellation in northern central France, located roughly halfway between Paris and the Cote d’Or of Burgundy. Only the regions of Champagne, Lorraine, and Alsace have more northernly vineyards and this geographical positioning both impacts and defines the wines of Chablis - contributing to a distinctively crisp, bright, and mineral style.

The wines of Chablis are leaner and fresher than the whites made throughout the rest of Burgundy. Textbook Chablis AOP is fermented in stainless steel to maintain the fresh, crisp character of the region. More premium Chablis wines, from Premier and Grand Cru sites, will generally spend a small amount of time in large oak barrels to add texture and complexity.

Domaine Gautheron

Cyril Gautheron represents the sixth generation of the Gautheron family to produce wines in Fleys, a small village in Chablis. The domaine is comprised of 25 hectares, divided among 40 parcels, which include a small parcel in Petit Chablis, 14 hectares in Chablis AOC, 7.5 hectares in Premier Cru sites of ‘Mont de Milieu’ and ‘Montmains’, and a small parcel in Grand Cru ‘Preuses’. Working closely with his wife, Agnès, the pair produce organic, terroir-driven wines in the mould of celebrated producers such as Francois Raveneau and Vincent Dauvissat.

Domaine Gautheron, Chablis ‘Emeraude’ AOP (NCO)(V)(S)

Domaine Gautheron, Chablis Vieilles Vignes* AOP (NCO)(V)(S)

Domaine Gautheron, Chablis Premier Cru ‘Mont de Milieu’ AOP (NCO)(V)(S)

Domaine Gautheron, Chablis Premier Cru ‘Montmains’ Vieilles Vignes* AOP (NCO)(V)(S)

Domaine Gautheron, Chablis Grand Cru ‘Preuses’ AOP (NCO)(V)(S)

*Vielles Vignes = ‘Old Vines’

Bordeaux France Chablis

Chablis

After catastrophic losses throughout Chablis in 2021, an abundant 2022 crop of ripe and very healthy grapes was good news to producers and Chablis lovers worldwide. At the time of writing, discussion around the 2023 harvest is mainly positive with news of good yields once again.

Chablis is celebrated for its bracing, mineral white wines produced from Chardonnay. In combination with a cool continental climate, Chablis producers like to focus on the region’s complex soil types, which include limestone chalk and the coveted Kimmeridgian clay. These soils give the wines of Chablis their trademark smoky minerality.

Like the Côte d’Or in Burgundy, Chablis contains Premier Cru and Grand Cru sites. These south-facing vineyards, located on the mid-slope, produce richer, higherquality wines that see a small amount of oak while maintaining their characteristic smoky minerality. Each cru offers a distinct flavour profile. The cooler Premier Cru Montmains, for instance, produces a fresh, mineral and elegant style compared to the intensity and fruit concentration of the wines from nearby Vaillons.

Obédiencerie monastery of Domaine Laroche, in Chablis, since 1128 AD. Throughout the centuries, Domaine Laroche has been renowned for their commitment to the traditional crafting of high-quality Chablis wines with a distinct flinty character.

Domaine Laroche

Domaine

*Vielles Vignes = ‘Old Vines’

Chablis 1er Cru ‘Les Vaillons’ Vieilles Vignes* AOP (NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

Chablis 1er Cru ‘Les Vaudevey’ AOP (NCO)(V)(S)

Bordeaux France Chablis

Burgundy

Burgundy is a region in central-eastern France, north of Dijon. The region boasts incredible terroir with a continental climate and some of the most complex soil composites found anywhere in the world of wine.

The wines of Burgundy are made overwhelmingly from two grape varieties: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Focusing on these two varieties for hundreds of years has enabled winemakers in Burgundy to develop a deep, unparalleled understanding of how they interact with the local climate. Burgundy is sub-divided into wines produced at ‘villages’ level (i.e., Côte de Beaune-Villages), ‘communes’ (i.e., Meursault, Pommard), and smaller parcels called ‘climats’ (i.e., Premier & Grand Cru sites). Each vineyard has become known for a particular style of Chardonnay or Pinot Noir.

Maison Edouard Delaunay

Representing a huge success story in modern winemaking, Maison Edouard Delaunay is run by Laurent Delaunay,the fifth generation of winemakers and négociants in his family history. Difficult times in the ‘90s and ‘00s meant the family had to sell their estate. However, in 2017, having worked for years in the Languedoc-Roussillon, Laurent reacquired Maison Edouard Delaunay and has been producing outstanding wines in his estate in Nuits-Saint-Georges ever since. Currently the president of the Burgundy Winemakers Association, Laurent works closely with winemaker Christophe Briotet, winner of the London International Wine Challenge White Wine Maker of the Year 2021 and Red Winemaker of the Year 2020 and 2022.

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Edouard Delaunay, Bourgogne Blanc ‘Septembre’ AOP (V)(S)

Delaunay, Bourgogne Rouge ‘Septembre’ AOP (V)(S)

Bordeaux France Burgundy

Bourgogne Blanc

Côte de Beaune

Burgundy contains four main sub-regions: Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise, and the Mâconnais. Most red Grand Cru sites are found in the Côte de Nuits (Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Vougeot, etc.), while most of the whites are found in the Côte de Beaune (Puligny-Montrachet, PernandVergelesses, etc.).

Côte Chalonnaise offers excellent value for money with regions such as Rully, Mercurey, and Montagny gaining popularity among wine enthusiasts.

The potential of the Mâconnais is also gaining greater recognition, with communes like Pouilly-Fuissé recently being awarded a Premier Cru classification.

Maison Champy

Maison Champy is the oldest wineproducing négociant in Burgundy. With three generations of winemaking experience to draw from, Maison Champy has developed a profound understanding of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and how they grow in each individual commune and climat.

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Maison Champy Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru ‘Les Vergelesses’ AOP

Maison

Maison

Savigny-lès-Beaune AOP

Beaune Premier Cru ‘Aux Cras’ AOP

Pommard AOP

Bordeaux France Burgundy

Côte de Beaune

Côte de Nuits, Côte Chalonnaise, & Mâcon

The Côte de Nuits is a sub-region located in the northern part of the Côte d’Or in Burgundy, particularly celebrated for its production of red wines. These red wines, based on Pinot Noir, are the most powerful, structured, and age-worthy red wines produced in Burgundy. All bar one of Burgundy’s red Grand Cru sites are found here, with infamous sites for production such as Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, and Vougeot. Maison Champy’s Mazis-Chambertin is stunningly complex and hauntingly elegant – truly the best that the region has to offer.

Having recently converted to sustainable and organic farming, the team at Maison Champy has increased even further their meticulous attention to detail in the vineyard to produce stunning, complex wines. As organic farming removes many of the short cuts offered by traditional winemaking, the winemaking team must spend more time working the vineyard. As a rule, more time and attention given to the vineyard always results in the production of higher quality fruit. Maison Champy’s conversion to organic practices has further increased the complexity and energy in their fantastic wines.

Maison Champy

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Maison Champy, Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru AOP

Rully AOP

Mâcon-Villages AOP

Bordeaux France Côte de Nuits, Côte Chalonnaise, & Mâcon

Beaujolais

A region that has grown hugely in popularity over the last 20 years, Beaujolais is no longer seen as the ‘poor cousin’ of Burgundy. Situated between the southern tip of the Mâconnais and just north of the Rhône Valley, Beaujolais has a warm continental climate, tempered by the Massif Central to the west and the Alps to the east. Famous for its production of Gamay Noir, grown on schist and granite soils, Beaujolais has developed a name for fantastic terroir in its Cru villages (Morgon, Brouilly, Fleurie) with quality to rival the very best of Burgundy.

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wines. This produces an opulent expression of Gamay with ripe black fruit, violets, woody herbs, and minerality. His single vineyard ‘La Coline de Chermieux’ offers the kind of power and complexity you would expect from Grand Cru Burgundy.

Domaine Chermette

New to our Beaujolais repertoire is familyrun operation, Domaine Chermette (formerly Domaine du Vissoux), run by husband-and-wife duo, Martine, and Pierre-Marie. The pair began investing in plots of seriously old vines (100+) in the early 90s and the corresponding wines have become an emblem of the estate. Domaine Chermette work with native yeasts, minimal additions of sulphur and by traditional semi-carbonic maceration.

To our collection of crus from Beaujolais, we have added their Fleurie ‘Poncié’, a climat whose terroir imbues the wines with an approachableness, supple tannins, and floral character. We have also added their Brouilly ‘Pierreux’, another climat with abundant blue fruit and smoky mineral notes.

Fleurie, Pierre-Marie Chermette ‘Poncié’ AOP (NCO)(V)(S)

Alexandre Burgaud Beaujolais-Villages ‘Lantignié’ AOP (NCO)(V)(S)

Bordeaux France Beaujolais

Beaujolais

While Beaujolais has continued to develop the quality of its cru winemaking, it has remained a hotbed of production for fantastic value, single varietal wines. A large region with over 18,000 hectares planted across 55km, Beaujolais has the natural resources to produce both premium wines and wines that are excellent value for money. Red and rosé wines from Beaujolais are made from the local varietal, Gamay Noir. These vines are traditionally trained in the ‘gobelet’ style, where the spurs of the vines are pushed upwards and arranged in a circle, resembling a chalice. Gamay has a thin skin and produces wines which are smooth and round with aromas of bright red berry fruit and warming Mediterranean herbs and spices.

Maison Jean Loron is one of the oldest vineyard owners in Beaujolais. They produce excellent varietal wines from the ancient grape variety, Gamay. Their wines are celebrated for consistent excellence, complexity, and freshness.

Maison Jean Loron

Bordeaux France Beaujolais

Champagne

Champagne is the most northerly region for grape growing in France, and its low average temperatures result in the delicate base wines required for the production of ‘traditional method’ sparkling wine. The Champagne style is known for its searing acidity with lemon curd and brioche flavours which derive from the unique ‘traditional’ method. The wines of Champagne are mainly blends of three primary grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. ‘Blanc de Blancs’ wines require only Chardonnay in the cuvée, whereas ‘Blanc de Noirs’ wines are produced from the red varieties. Most wines are non-vintage blends, but when there is an outstanding harvest, the Comité de Champagne will declare a vintage.

The House of Champagne Pannier was established in 1899 by Louis-Eugène Pannier in the village of Dizy, just outside Épernay. Since their inception, Pannier has been committed to extra bottle ageing of their wines, and to this day each of their Champagnes is produced with a minimum of 36 months ageing on their lees to produce wines of incredible complexity. These gastronomic wines from Champagne offer a tremendous pairing experience with a wide range of cuisines, from traditional French fine dining to modern Japanese and Chinese dishes.

The grapes for the Pannier blends come from three regions in Champagne, the Vallée de la Marne, Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs (including some Grand Cru sites). Pannier aims to be 100% certified in HVE and VDC by this year (2023), committing to goals such as water conservation, reduced carbon footprint and enhancing biodiversity.

Pannier, Vintage AOP

Pannier, Demi-Sec ‘Séduction’ AOP

Brut ‘Selection’ AOP (Half

Pannier, Rosé AOP (Half Bottle)

Pannier, Brut ‘Selection’ AOP (Magnum)

Pannier, Brut ‘Selection’ AOP (Jeroboam)

Pannier, Brut ‘Selection’ AOP (Salmanazar)

Bordeaux France Champagne

Sancerre

Sancerre is the Loire Valley’s most important export by value and volume and the demand from customers shows no sign of slowing. In a region that produces 170,000 hl of white wine, it was important for us to discern the distinctive characteristics that make Sancerre unique, before reaching out to potential producers. Last year, we found a producer who, for us, represented the breadth and depth of Sancerre with a range of wines representing the unique terroirs here, including the revered Monts Damnés. Domaine Paul Thomas owns the largest vineyard on the chalky hill of Chavignol, reputed to be the finest spot in France for Sauvignon Blanc. They also produce on the flinty soils of Silex, situated close to the banks of the Loire River. Their wines are expressive and energetic, with whip-crack acidity and complex minerality.

Sancerre is located in the ‘Central Vineyards’ in the east of the Loire Valley. Most of the appellation lies on the south bank of the Loire River, directly opposite the equally celebrated Pouilly-Fumé. Famous for producing outstanding white wines from Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir is also grown, making light red wines and dry, mineral rosés.

Domaine de la Villaudière (HVE3) is a legacy of the famed Sancerre and Loire Valley winemaker Jean-Marie Reverdy, whose two sons run the show today. Established on “Terres Blanches” marl soils, “Caillottes” limestone and flint soils, the estate offers wines from several appellations in the territory. New to our range is Pierre-Edgard ‘Lucy’, a floral and mineral style of Pouilly-Fumé from the Villaudiére collection. From grapes grown on Kimmeridgian soil and with eight months ageing on fine lees in stainless steel vats, this Pouilly Fumé displays extraordinary complexity, complemented by an elegant minerality.

Domaine de la Villaudière

Domaine Paul Thomas, Sancerre Blanc ‘Chavignol’ AOP (V)(S)

Domaine Paul Thomas, Sancerre Blanc ‘Silex’ AOP (V)(S)

Domaine Paul Thomas, Sancerre Blanc ‘La Côte des Monts Damnés’ (V)(S)

Domaine Paul Thomas, Sancerre Rosé ‘Chavignol’ AOP (V)(S)

Domaine Paul Thomas, Sancerre Rouge ‘Chavignol’ AOP (V)(S)

Pierre Edgar ‘Lucy’ AOP (V)(S)

Les Terres Blanches, Sancerre AOP (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Les Champs de Cris, Pouilly-Fumé AOP (V)(S)

Bordeaux France Sancerre

The Loire Valley

The Loire Valley represents one of France’s most diverse regions of production. Following the course of the Loire River inland, the climate changes from maritime to continental and encompasses numerous subregions, each with its own unique terroir and grape varieties. This facilitates the production of everything from dry white wines like Muscadet, off-dry rosé such as those from Anjou, off-dry whites like Vouvray and even the production of red wines like those of Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil and Chinon.

Loire Valley Wines, the overarching promotional body for the Loire wine industry, is aiming to achieve a rate of 100% organic or HVE (High Environmental Value) practices among winemakers within the next six years, placing substantial investments behind this initiative.

Jérémie Huchet is a producer we are thrilled to have added to our range of Loire Valley wines. He can be described as terroir-obsessed, a perfectionist when it comes to quality, very light-touch in the winery and, in his own words, a winemaker with “total respect for the microbic life of the soil”. Huchet runs four domaines across Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, including Clos les Montys a new addition to the Classic Drinks’ portfolio. Huchet works with small vineyards to highlight unique soil types, such as the igneous bedrock at Montys which results in fleshy, structured, and mineral wines, alive with terroir. According to Huchet, Melon de Bourgogne has a “gentle character... not strongly varietal, which leaves lots of room for the terroir to express itself”. Time on the fine lees can sometimes last years, according to the vintage and the terroir.

Jérémie Huchet

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Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lies, Domaine Huchet ‘Le Grand Fief’ AOP (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lies, Les Caves De Nantaise, AOP (V)(S)

Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lies, Domain de L’Archer, AOP (V)(S)

Famille Bougrier Touraine Sauvignon Blanc ‘Les Hauts Lieux’ AOP (V)(S)(SC)

Caves de la Tourangelle, Touraine

Domaine du Gaec des Brangers, Menetou Salon AOP (V)(S)

Vouvray ‘Douce France’ AOP (V)(S)

Famille Bougrier, St-Nicolas de Bourgueil ‘La Martiniere’ AOP (V)(S)

Bordeaux

Costières de Nîmes

The Costières de Nîmes is a sub-region of the Rhône that is gaining attention due to the rise of organic and biodynamic winemaking taking place, and because the typical style of wine here (light, fresh and elegant) provides a welcome contrast to the bigger styles from the northerly appellations.

The soil is mostly a mixture of round pebbles, ‘galets,’ identical to the stone found in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with sandy alluvial deposits and red shale. The soil depth, ranging from 3 to 15 metres, is largely responsible for the variations in style within this AOC.

The Mediterranean climate is characterised by its proximity to the coast and cooling sea breezes. This leads to wines that are lighter, more savoury, and mineral than their Rhône Valley counterparts.

Mourgues du Grès

Mourgues du Grès produces terroirspecific, single vineyard wines that are certified organic and biodynamic. The wines reflect the changing taste for less extraction and more freshness and elegance. Run by husband-and-wife team François and Anne Collard, the wines of Mourgues du Grès are complex, lifted, herbaceous, mineral, and light on the palate. This makes them utterly delicious on their own and perfect with a wide variety of food styles.

Château Mourgues du Grès, ‘Galets Dores’ Blanc AOP (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Château Mourgues du Grès, ‘Terre d’Argence’ Blanc IGP (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Château Mourgues du Grès, ‘Les Capitelles’ Blanc AOP (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Château Mourgues du Grès, ‘Galets Dores’ Rouge AOP (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Château Mourgues du Grès, ‘Terre d’Argence’ Rouge IGP (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Château Mourgues du Grès, ‘Les Capitelles’ Rouge AOP (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Château Mourgues du Grès, ‘Fleur d’Eglantine’ Rosé AOP (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

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Costières De Nîmes Blanc

Costières de Nîmes Rouge

Costières de Nîmes Rosé

The Rhône Valley

The Rhône Valley covers a long strip of land in eastern France, producing diverse styles of wine across the north and south. The north is characterised by a continental climate, where we find the prototype for wines made from Syrah. The much larger southern Rhône is characterised by a warm Mediterranean climate and a wider selection of grape varieties, based around the essential trio: Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.

Red wines dominate throughout the Rhône, although rosé and white wines are produced in smaller quantities too. Overall, the trend is moving towards fresher, lighter styles of wine with lower alcohol levels. Due to the increasing value of the region’s wines, there has been a rise in the number of ‘grower-estates’ that produce and bottle their own wines, thus regaining control of the entire production process. These businesses operate alongside the traditional négociants who work with quality-minded growers.

From Côte-Rôtie to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the wines of Famille Ravoire represent some of the most important appellations in the Rhône. Their approachable, fruit forward style (curated by their outstanding winemaker Pierre Vieillescazes) is produced with gastronomy in mind, making them suitable for a range of cuisines and a broad customer base.

Famille Ravoire

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Olivier

Côte-Rôtie AOP

Olivier

Crôzes-Hermitage AOP

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Gigondas AOP

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Ravoire, Châteauneuf du Pape AOP

Maison Ogier, Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc, ‘Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes’ AOP

Maison Ogier, Châteauneuf du Pape, ‘Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes’ AOP

Olivier Ravoire, Côtes du Rhône Blanc AOP (V)

Côtes du Rhône Rouge AOP

Olivier Ravoire, La Poulardiere, Côtes du Rhône Rouge AOP (CO)(NCO)

Languedoc-Roussillon

The Languedoc-Roussillon is France’s largest wine-producing region. The dry, Mediterranean climate enables the region to contribute to one-third of all organic wine production in France. Côtes de Thongue is an IGP covering wines that are produced on the southern slopes of the Montagne Noire in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. It expands over the AOC Languedoc appellation, as well as the vineyards of Faugères higher in the hills. The Côtes de Thongue IGP covers wines that are not made according to the AOC specifications of these appellations.

We love the crowd-pleasing wines of the Languedoc for their freshness, ripe fruit flavours and smooth texture. Familyrun Domaine Montrose is a fantastic example of this kind of winemaking, producing distinctive, single varietal, and blended wines that offer fantastic quality for their price!

Domaine Montrose

Domaine

Crémant De Limoux Rosé Grand Cuvée (Sparkling) AOP (V)(S)

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Languedoc-Roussillon

The Languedoc-Roussillon is well regarded for its inexpensive but high-quality single varietal IGP wines made from popular varieties such as Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. Organic and indigenous varieties such as Picpoul de Pinet have grown rapidly in popularity in the last ten years.

Nearly a decade has passed since Picpoul de Pinet gained its AOC status and its popularity continues to thrive in both domestic and international markets.

Picpoul de Pinet is a fresh and crisp white wine in the style of Vinho Verde and Albarino, produced solely from the local Piquepoul variety. It stands out as the only Languedoc appellation focused entirely on the production of dry white wine. The Piquepoul variety thrives in this warm climate thanks to its inherent natural acidity (the name Piquepoul translates to ‘lip stinger’) helping to satisfy the demand for this refreshing style of wine.

Domaine Delsol is produced by the multiaward winning cooperative Foncalieu, located in the south of France. Representing 7,000 hectares of vineyards, brands like Domaine del Sol produce high-quality wines across a diverse range of styles thanks to substantial investments and a modernised winery. Their Picpoul wines are vibrant, fresh and clean with electric acidity and layers of zingy green fruit.

Domaine Delsol

Domaine Combe Rouge, Picpoul de Pinet AOP (SC)

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Cahors

Cahors experiences a slightly warmer and drier climate than Bordeaux, which lies just to its north. The additional heat is an ally to Malbec, helping to ripen the grape’s assertive tannins. The best wines are found in vineyards along the upper plateau, considered the finest area for Malbec in Cahors, where Château de Haute-Serre produces a number of exemplary wines.

Here, Malbec is locally known as ‘Côt’, and is famous for being rich, dark, tannic and incredibly age-worthy. In the past, the wines were colloquially referred to as ‘black wines’ (‘vin noir’). In more recent years, gentler winemaking techniques have resulted in a modern style with lower tannins and aromas of chocolate, ripe black fruit, and pepper and herbs.

Maison Georges Vigouroux

Maison Georges Vigouroux produces wine across several châteaux in Cahors, including Château de HauteSerre. The vineyards at Haute-Serre lie at 300 metres on the historic hillsides of Quercy, some of the highest on Cahor’s upper plateau (the sweet spot for Malbec). Soils are Kimmeridgian in origin, more commonly identified with Chablis and Sancerre. We have chosen two Malbec wines, ‘Lucter’ and ‘Georges’, from Haute-Serre. Both are loaded with remarkable freshness, characteristic spicy and peppery notes, and beautiful length on the palate.

Cavage, Sauvignon Blanc, Marsanne IGP (S)

Grenache IGP (S)

Château

Haute-Serre ‘Lucter’ AOP (S)

Château de Haute-Serre ‘Georges’ AOP (S)

Blanquette De Limoux Elégance (Sparkling) AOP (V)(S)

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Provence

The fascinating region of Provence sits along the Mediterranean coast of France, bordered by the Rhône River to the west and the Côte d’Azur to the east. Wine has been made here for over 2,600 years, making Provence the oldest wine-producing region in France. The warm growing temperatures balanced by the cooling impact of the sea make Provence an ideal area to produce fantastic rosé. These delicate wines offer notes of citrus, watermelon, and Mediterranean herbs.

Founded in 1982 by the Gassier family (the oldest family in Provence), this estate has spent decades studying their terroir to identify the very best plots for growing Grenache and Syrah. Their wines balance richness with freshness, with beautiful aromas of summer berries and rhubarb.

Château Gassier

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Château Gassier, Cotes de Provence Rosé ‘Le Pas du Moine’ AOP (CO)(NCO)

Domaine de l’Abbaye de Saint-Hilaire, Côtes de Provence Rosé AOP

Manon Côtes de Provence, Côtes de Provence Rosé AOP (V)

Château Gassier, Cotes de Provence Rosé ‘Le Pas du Moine’ AOP (Magnum) (CO)(NCO)

Manon Côtes de Provence, Côtes de Provence Rosé AOP (Half Bottle) (V)(SC)

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Badet Clément Cuvée Prestige Blanc VDF (SC)

Badet Clément Cuvée Prestige Blanc VDF (SC)

Badet Clément Cuvée Prestige Rouge VDF (SC)

Badet & Clément Cuvée Prestige Rouge VDF (SC)

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‘Blue’ VDF (SC)

Lou Gat, ‘Yellow’ VDF (SC)

Lou Gat, ‘Purple’ VDF (SC)

Territoire Gascon, Colombard, Gros Manseng, Ugni Blanc VDF (V)(S)(SC)

Sauvignon Blanc VDF (V)(S)(SC)

Territoire Gascon, Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot VDF (V)(S)(SC)

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Piedmont

Piedmont is one of Italy’s most prestigious wine regions, home to the ‘king of red grapes’, Nebbiolo. The wines here fall into either the DOC or DOCG category – there is no generic IGT option. This, arguably, has helped elevate the perception of Piedmont as a premium winemaking region run by small, quality-driven estates. Piedmont produces about 5% of Italy’s wine but accounts for nearly 20% of the country’s exports by value - a phenomenal feat! Reds produced here are noteworthy for their high acidity and even higher tannins. Indigenous varieties like Barbera and Dolcetto are gradually making their way into the mainstream, producing endlessly enjoyable, foodfriendly wines.

Poderi Gianni Gagliardo is a certified organic, family-run estate producing sophisticated wines across 30 hectares of vineyards in Barolo and neighbouring areas. In Barolo, the Gagliardo philosophy is decidedly unique - in crafting wines that are both ready to be enjoyed and reflective of the terroir. These wines are approachable on release, yet sophisticated, elegant and age worthy, from the Langhe DOC to the top crus of Barolo. Over the years, the family have experimented with various ageing vessels and formats, as per contemporary taste, and today most of the wines are aged in the traditional fashion, in large oak casks for an extended period of maturation. Whatever the wine, the focus is always on small yields, hand-picked from unique plots.

Tenuta Garetto

Located in Asti, Tenuta Garetto has mastered the cultivation of Barbera. Unlike Nebbiolo, Barbera requires less ageing and offers a beautiful profile of red plums, red cherries, and liquorice. Their single vineyard site within the DOCG ‘Nizza’ produces Grand Cru quality wines that are rich and powerful with enormous ageing potential.

Poderi Gianni Gagliardo

Gagliardo, Langhe Nebbiolo ‘DaBatiè ‘ DOC

Dolcetto d’Alba DOC(CO)(NCO)(V)

Gagliardo, Nebbiolo d’Alba Superiore ‘San Ponzio’ DOCG (CO)(NCO)(V)

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Gagliardo, Barolo Commune de Serralunga ‘La Morra’ DOCG (CO)(NCO)(V)

Gagliardo, Barolo Commune de Serralunga ‘Lazzarito’ Vinga Preve DOCG (CO)(NCO)(V)

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Trentino & The Provence Of Alexandria

The Italian region of Trentino lies in the foothills of the Alps, with viticulture concentrated on the lower slopes of the breathtaking Dolomite hills. Nearby Lake Garda tempers the climate and extends the ripening window into the Autumn, helping to produce crisp wines with ripe fruit flavours. Trentino typically produces inexpensive single varietal white wines from large cooperatives that contribute to over 80% of total production in the area. Quality-minded private estates are more of a rarity, so we feel lucky to count the world-renowned and widely celebrated estate of Tenuta San Leonardo within our portfolio.

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Tenuta San Leonardo’s iconic Bordeaux style wines were branded the “Super Tuscans” of Northern Italy by legendary wine critic, Jancis Robinson. Principally red blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère, these wines are wonderfully complex and age-worthy and regularly receive the highest possible scores from top wine critics.

Broglia

Textile entrepreneur Bruno Broglia acquired La Meirana in 1972, passing the ownership to his son Piero in 1974 and in that same year, the Gavi DOC was granted. Today the 1,000-year-old La Meirana estate is run by the third generation of the Broglia family, Roberto and Fillipo, Piero’s two sons. The most characterful example of Piedmont’s native Cortese grape comes from around the town of Gavi. The wines from La Meirana are all about freshness and vibrancy, with apple, citrus, almond and mineral tones, and extended lees ageing lends a wonderful textural quality.

Leonardo

Tenuta San Leonardo, Vette di San Leonardo IGT Trentino IGT (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Tenuta San Leonardo, Terre di San Leonardo IGT (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Tenuta San Leonardo, Villa Gresti di San Leonardo IGT (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Tenuta San Leonardo IGT (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

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Veneto

Veneto is Italy’s largest wine-producing region, home to Prosecco and Pinot Grigio delle Venezie. The very best sites to grow Glera (Prosecco) are found within the sub regions of Ogliano and Conegliano Valdobbiadene. Here, limestone soils, vineyards situated on steep slopes, and cooler growing conditions come together to produce high-quality fruit reserved for the DOCG Prosecco Spumante wines which offer glorious quality, complexity, and longevity at competitive prices.

Moving into their third generation of viticulture and winemaking, the Del Bianco family of Masottina is a known and wellrespected name in the region. They produce excellent sparkling wines across a range of quality levels, from Prosecco Frizzante all the way to single vineyard ‘Grand Cru’ Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Spumante R.D.O., which offers glorious, honeyed fruit, toasted cashew nuts, chalky minerality, and fantastic capacity to age in the bottle.

The forward-thinking producer is partially converting to organic cultivation and researching into the use of renewable energy sources to help reduce their carbon footprint.

Masottina Prosecco Frizzante DOC Screwcap (NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

Masottina, Rosé Prosecco Spumante ‘Viaventi’ Brut DOC (NCO)(V)(S)

Masottina, Prosecco Spumante ‘Calmaggiore’ Brut DOC (NCO)(V)(S)

Masottina, Prosecco Spumante DOC Snipe (NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

Masottina, Organic Prosecco Spumante ‘Costabella’ Brut DOC (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Masottina, Prosecco Spumante Superiore ‘Contrada Granda’ Extra Dry DOCG (NCO)(V)(S)

Masottina, Prosecco Spumante Superiore ‘R.D.O. Levante’ Extra Dry DOCG (NCO)(V)(S)

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Lugana & Veneto

Lugana is a picturesque viticultural region in northern Italy, specialising in white wines. The vineyard area straddles the regional border between Lombardy in the west and Veneto in the east and sits at the southern end of Lake Garda. Chalky soils and regulating cool air from the lake is the ideal environment for cultivating Trebbiano di Lugana (Turbiana), the region’s signature varietal. This combination gives rise to aromatic, light-bodied wines characterised by notes of citrus, white flowers, almonds, and salt.

For over eighty years, Avanzi has been producing wines using the highest quality grapes grown in the Lake Garda region. The quality-driven producer maintains over 138 acres of vineyards and olive groves, and is motivated by the vast potential of the Lugana DOC.

Bisol

Bisol’s viticultural methods focus on vine health and environmental sustainability. The family cultivates over 20 vineyards in the very best sites in the Valdobbiadene hills. A jewel in this collection is a site on Cartizze Hill, one of the most celebrated sites anywhere in the world for sparkling wine production.

Avanzi

Lugana, Avanzi ‘Sirmione’ DOC

Lugana Rosé, Avanzi ‘Rosavero’ DOC

DOC (NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

Masottina, Rosso Colli di Conegliano ‘Montesco’ DOCG (NCO)(V)(S)

Oddbird

Brut DOCG

Valdobbiadene

Bisol 1542, Prosecco Spumante ‘Crede’ Brut DOCG

Bisol 1542, Prosecco Spumante Superiore ‘di Cartizze’ Dry DOCG

Valpolicella, Soave, & Friuli

The DOC(G)s of Valpolicella and Soave are found in Veneto. Here, a warm continental climate is tempered by cooling breezes from the Northern Alps and the western Lake Garda. Soils are infamously fertile here so high quality production is limited to the better-drained hillside vineyards. In Italy, these mid-slope hilly sites are delineated as ‘Classico’ zones.

Friuli is north of Veneto and borders both Austria and Slovenia. Producers here excel in producing refreshing, aromatic white wines thanks to the relatively cool climate, working with a range of grape varieties, including well-known international ones like Pinot Grigio and lesser-known local varieties such as Friulano.

New to our range are the exquisite wines of Monte Santoccio from Fumane in the heart of Valpolicella Classico. A family-owned estate, Nicola Ferrari and his wife Laura make their wines from a modest 4ha of vines at 350 metres altitude. Production is approximately 30,000 bottles per year - this is a discreet operation and their wines are nothing short of sensational. Nicola learnt the craft of winemaking from time spent working for the late Valpolicella producer, Giuseppe Quintarelli, considered the ‘father’ of Amarone. Consequently, there is great attention paid to detail. The estate practices organic farming, hand harvesting and vine training on the old-fashioned Pergola system. His wines are deep, complex, layered and share a feathery light, weightless quality.

Corte Mainente

Corte Mainente’s organic Soave wines are produced from 60 and 80-year-old Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave vines. These vineyards are planted on steep terraces overlooking the town, with a patchwork terroir of clay, black volcanic soils, and pure white limestone. Winemaking is organic utilising skin contact and slow native yeast fermentation followed by concrete vat ageing. This results in wines with enhanced aromatic intensity and complexity. The wines of Corte Mainente are rich yet alive with energy, tension, and complexity.

Valpolicella and Soave

Corte Mainente, Soave ‘Vigna Cengelle’ DOC

Monte Santoccio, Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOCG (NCO)(S)

Monte Santoccio, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG (NCO)(S)

Tuscany

The historic region of Tuscany is the birthplace of Sangiovese, Italy’s most widely planted grape variety. Sangiovese thrives in Tuscany’s warm Mediterranean climate and powerful clay soils. Most of the region’s iconic DOCGs are made from this varietal, including Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and Brunello di Montalcino. In fact, the region produces a large quantity of PDO wines. In 2021, the region represented 8% of the PDO volume for Italy and produced 11% of the national value.

Michelin-starred restaurants across the world. Over the centuries, the family has carefully selected and acquired estates across the length and breadth of the region, such as Tenuta Castiglioni in Chianti and Castello Pomino in Pomino. Benefiting from shared resources and expertise, each estate can work towards the same vision for high-quality winemaking and the upholding of tradition.

Tenuta

Castello

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG (V)(S)

Chianti Rufina Riserva Vecchie Viti* DOCG (V)(S)

Castello Nipozzano, Chianti Rufina Riserva ‘Montesodi’ DOCG (V)(S)

Castello Nipozzano, ‘Mormoreto’ IGT (V)(S)

Vin Santo DOC (NCO)

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Chianti Classico Chianti Rufina

Tuscany’s Sangiovese

Tuscany’s red wines made from Sangiovese display high acidity, red cherry aromas, and grippy tannins. Sangiovese grows well in a multitude of soil types, from marl and limestone in Chianti Rufina, to shale-clay in Chianti Classico, to calcareous-clay in Montalcino. Sangiovese will express different characteristics depending on variances in terroir and climate. The cooler sites of Chianti lead the wine to express vibrant red cherry and herbal notes. While the warmer plots found in Montalcino lead the wine to showcasing notes of cherry jam and coffee.

Tenuta CastelGiocondo is situated at an altitude of around 300 metres in the town of Montalcino, ideal terroir for the production of Sangiovese. The village of CastelGiocondo overlooks the historic estate built in 1100 to defend the road leading from the sea to Siena. The property is one of the first four to begin producing Brunello di Montalcino in 1800.

The vineyards of the CastelGiocondo estate enjoy perfect growing conditions for ripe Sangiovese with sun exposure to the south-west, and free-draining marl soils.

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Tenuta Frescobaldi, Rèmole Toscana Bianco IGT

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Rèmole Toscana IGT

Tenuta Frescobaldi, Castiglioni Toscana IGT (V)(S)

Tenuta

‘Terre More’ DOC (V)(S)

Tuscany’s Sangiovese

Marche

With its pleasant Mediterranean climate, Marche has the ideal climate for the cultivation of Montepulciano, producing the deep-coloured wines of the DOCs Rosso Piceno and Rosso Conero. The IMT, Marche’s main promotional body for the region’s wines, has been successful in bringing the region’s unique indigenous grapes to international attention and the less familiar DOCs are worth seeking out for their excellent value and point of difference.

White wines are based on the white grape, Verdicchio, which fares well on the cool limestone-clay soils, producing fresh, yet rich and nutty, styles of wine.

Garofoli is a fifth-generation winemaking family who produce a range of styles across the region’s DOCs. Verdicchio is handled in an outstanding range of styles, from their best-selling Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi ‘Serra del Conte’ (a saline expression of Verdicchio grown in coastal vineyards) to more powerful, Burgundian styles like ‘Podium’, a wine with longer lees ageing from low yielding old vines.

Garofoli produces an impressive range of high calibre wines from entry level to mid-priced.

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi

Garofoli, Verdicchio dei Castelli Jesi Classico ‘Serra del Conte’ DOC (S)(SC)

Garofoli, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore ‘Macrina’ DOC (S)

Garofoli, Verdicchio dei Castelli Jesi Classico Superiore ‘Podium’ DOC (S)

Sicily, Puglia, & Abruzzo

Sicily is Italy’s largest and oldest wine region, with almost 100,000 hectares under vine. The main red varietal grown is Nero d’Avola, which produces rich and smooth wines with black fruit and Mediterranean herbs. In recent years Sicily has placed a major emphasis on producing premium wines from across its wide range of appellations. Sicily’s naturally warm and dry climate creates the perfect conditions for organic and biodynamic winemaking. Currently, it accounts for an impressive 28% of Italy’s total organic grape-growing area.

Puglia forms the heel of Italy, a remote part of the country where real value can be found. Full-bodied red wines produced from the region’s signature grape, Primitivo, proved to be a massive success in export markets, including here in Ireland. This year, we are pleased to introduce a new addition to our expanding selection—an organic Primitivo from Plantamura.

New to our range are the biodynamic wines of Assuli. Situated on the slopes between Marsala and Mazara del Vallo, Assuli cultivate their vines in accordance with the oldest traditions of Sicilian winemaking. Focusing on indigenous varietals (Grillo and Insolia), celebrated winemaker, Lorenzo Landi, produces complex white wines with hints of salt from the Mediterranean.

Plantamura

The Plantamura family operate in the Gioia territory of Puglia. Output is small and quality-driven and the grapes originate from a local clone called “Gioia del Colle”. Theses grapes are hand-picked from vineyards planted on rocky soils, rich in marine fossils and surrounded by woodland at 350 metres above sea level.

Yields are tiny compared to the Puglian average. The herbal and aromatic wines are fermented using wild yeasts.

Sicily / Puglia / Abruzzo

Masseria del Feudo, Nero d’Avola DOC (CO)(NCO)(S)

Plantamura, Puglia ‘Gioia de Colle’ DOCG (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Torre Raone Montepulciano d’Abruzzo ‘San Zopito’ DOCG (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Torre Raone, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo ‘Lucanto’ DOC (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

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Ca’Vive Venezia, Pinot Grigio DOC (NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

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Il Portone, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC (SC)

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Bierzo

Bordering Galicia, Bierzo DO is part of the region of Castilla y León, a large, high plateau enclosed by mountains. Quality grape growing in such an extreme climate marked by very hot summers and cold winters, is achieved by growing at high altitudes. Many of the vineyards lie at 850 metres above sea level which provides a much-needed cooling influence. The local varietal, Mencía produces red wines that are both powerful and elegant, with rich aromas of wild berries, herbs, and tobacco.

The nephew of Álvaro Palacios (who is widely considered to be one of the world’s best winemakers) - Riccardo Perez revived viticulture in Bierzo in the 1990s. Old vines of Mencía are well-adapted to the region’s slate and granite soil, lending the wines their ‘mineral’ character. Winemaking here follows the Burgundian model, with individual vineyards identified for ‘Grand Cru’ quality production. Ricardo produces wines from sites such as La Faraona, Las Lamas, and Moncerbal. Bierzo is now one of Spain’s rising stars, and we offer a worldclass range of these wines, including the much-loved Petalos del Bierzo.

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Priorat

Priorat is a small, prestigious sub-region of Catalunya and represents one of only two DOQs in Spain. Very old vines of Cariñena and Garnacha are planted on steep, schist slopes (known locally as ‘llicorella’), leading to extremely low yields of highly concentrated juice, which translates to deep, inky red wines. Priorat stands out as one of the rare world-class styles based on Grenache, a distinction it shares only with Châteauneuf-du-Pape. With its tiny vineyards situated on steep terrain, and the difficulty of working them, Priorat will never be cheap but the payoff can be felt in these utterly world-class wines.

The founder of modern winemaking in Priorat, Álvaro Palacios, has been very active in introducing the Burgundian concepts of villages and cru to the region. A world-leading expert, Álvaro has mastered the cultivation of Garnacha on single-vineyard sites around Gratallops. His L’Ermita is lauded as one of the most essential Spanish wines of the 20th century for its pure expression of the local grapes. Our range includes a wide choice of Álvaro’s wines from Priorat, wines which are a must-have for any complete fine wine list.

Álvaro Palacios in Priorat

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Galicia: Valdeorras & Rías Baixas

Situated on the coast of north-western Spain, Galicia has a moderate maritime climate and is home to the very best sites in the world for the production of Albariño and Godello. The Sub-region of Rías Baixas is, by far, the best terroir for aromatic white wine production. Complex soils composed of granite and limestone lend themselves to producing mineral white wines, with intensely aromatic stone and tropical fruit profiles, and hints of sea salt.

Valdeorras is the most easterly DO of Galicia, a rainy part of Spain where free-draining schist and slate soils greatly benefit grape production. The region boasts extremely old vines of Godello, going back to 1885, and original cuttings were replanted in vineyards, called Pezas, across the Sil Valley.

The much-celebrated wines of Bodegas Valdesil are made from the indigenous white varietal, Godello. The wines are produced from very old vines in small, single vineyard plots that are scattered across the most extreme slopes of the Valdeorras valley. They are naturally fermented using native yeasts, boosting aromatic intensity and complexity, before being aged on the fine lees and bottled unfiltered. Run by the Prada family over four generations and now under the direction of Raul Prada Lugeno, the focused, mineral-led white wines of Valdesil have a mouthfeel reminiscent of the finest white wine of Burgundy.

Terras Gauda

Bodegas Terras Gauda specialises in the production of white wine, with a primary focus on cultivating indigenous varietals such as Albariño, Caíño Blanco, and Loureiro. Their flagship wine, O Rosal, crafted in the O Rosal Valley within Rías Baixas, is an exemplary blend of these three varietals. This age-worthy aromatic white wine showcases a sophisticated profile with complex aromas encompassing pineapple, sage, elderflower, lees ageing and minerality.

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Penèdes

Beside the Mediterranean sea in eastern Spain (and a mere stones throw from Barcelona) we find the celebrated region of Penedès. This appellation is best known for producing the highest quality Cava in Spain from indigenous varietals: Macabeo, Parellada, and Xarel·lo. Penedès can broadly be divided into three zones depending on how far away from the ocean the vineyards lie. In the Penedès Superior zone, higher altitudes give a wider day-night temperature difference, elongating the growing season and protecting acidity levels in the grape for fresher styles of wine. Cava is produced using the ‘Traditional Method’, as in Champagne, lending the wines complex aromas of toast and brioche from ageing on the fine lees.

quality that Cava and Penedès as a region are capable of offering. These organic, traditional method wines are full of energy, with fantastic food-pairing potential.

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Rioja Alta

Rioja, Spain’s most renowned wine-producing region, has evolved in style since gaining international acclaim in the early 20th century. Aligning with global winemaking trends, a swath of producers are adopting a less extractive approach to showcase a nuanced and elegant expression of Tempranillo. While renowned for red wines, Rioja also produces distinctive white wines, often aged in American oak or partially oxidised. A recent reform by the Rioja Consejo Regulador in 2018 has shifted focus from oak ageing duration to grape origin, allowing producers who meet the relevant criteria to include regional information on labels, such as the three official zones (Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Oriental), or specific village or single vineyard details. The traditional ageing categories—Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva—still apply.

Bodegas Ollauri

Bodegas Ollauri ‘Conde de los Andes’ is an estate situated above an incredible cellar system that runs 2.5 kilometres below the mountains and houses over half a million bottles of wine at any given time! Their single-vineyard wines, made primarily from Tempranillo, spend three years in wooden barrels and an additional ten years in the bottle before release. The wines are luscious and rich, featuring flavours of dried black fruit complemented by notes of green peppercorn and coconut.

Bodegas Santalba

This multi-generational, family-owned estate focuses on blending their wines to express the best of their multiple vineyard sites across Rioja Alta. For their red wines, alongside Tempranillo, they also cultivate Garnacha Tinto, Graciano, and Mazuelo, leading to smooth and elegant wines full of complexity. For white wines, they cultivate Viura, Sauvignon Blanc, and Rioja Malvasia, which produce wines that are light and fresh with notes of ripe orchard and yellow fruit.

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Rioja Alavesa

Rioja Alavesa is the smallest and northernmost of the three Rioja sub-regions and is greatly influenced by the Atlantic. High altitude and cooler temperatures lead to longer ripening periods, resulting in fresher wines with more aromatic complexity. Additionally, the soil found on the slopes and terraces where the majority of vines thrive is abundant in chalky clay and limestone, yielding wines rich in anthocyanins with distinctive character. Like many of the great wines of the world that hail from limestone origins, those from Rioja Alavesa share an elegance and lifted aromatic profile.

Muriel’s flagship brand, Bodegas Muriel, was founded in 1926 by José Murúa Villaverde. The estate is now run by Julián Murúa and his son, Javier Murúa. Experts in the cultivation of Tempranillo, Julián and Javier have mastered the art of ageing wine post-fermentation in wooden vats. This leads to rich wines offering great harmony between fruit and oak aromas.

One exciting development has been the addition of specific regional information on the labels of the Crianza and Reserva wines, in accordance with new regulations published by the Consejo Regulador in 2018. Muriel’s Rioja Crianza label will soon indicate the specific grape origin zone, in this case the cooler zone of Alavesa. Meanwhile, their Reserva label will reflect the municipality of Elciego, an area that stands out for its unique terroir.

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Rioja Oriental

The Rioja Oriental region is strongly influenced by a Mediterranean climate, making this area the warmest and driest of the Rioja sub-regions and resulting in deeply coloured wines with real character. Traditionally seen as a region for producing entry-level, bulk wines, the emergence of world-class producers has propelled Rioja Oriental to international fame.

If Rioja Oriental lacked influence in the past, this changed almost overnight with the return of Alvaro Palacios to his family winery in Alfaro. Notably, Palacios diverged from the tradition of Tempranillo, opting instead for Garnacha planted at higher-altitude sites. This shift has resulted in the release of the exceptionally elegant and refined Quiñón de Valmira.

Álvaro Palacios in Rioja

Álvaro Palacios comes from a prestigious wine family in La Rioja. Having completed his studies of oenology in Bordeaux, he trained under Jean-Pierre Moueix, the world-famous winemaker of Château Pétrus. In 1989, upon his return to Spain, Álvaro founded his first winery in Priorat, producing some of the most soughtafter wines made anywhere in the world. In 2000, upon his father’s death, Álvaro assumed responsibility for Palacios Remondo and committed to elevating the estate to new heights. Under his inspired leadership, Palacios Remondo is now a rising star in Rioja.

Álvaro Palacios, Remondo, ‘La Vendimia’ DOCa (B)(CO)

Álvaro Palacios, Remondo, ‘La Montesa’ Viñas Viejas* DOCa (B)(CO)

Álvaro Palacios, Remondo, ‘Propiedad’ Viñas Viejas* DOCa (B)(CO)(S)

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Ribera del Duero

In the mountainous centre of Castilla y León, plots of very old bush vines produce concentrated berries that translate into the iconic red wines of Ribera del Duero. Vines are planted at altitudes reaching nearly 1,000 metres above sea level, providing an essential cooling influence in a warm climate. Ribera del Duero focuses on red wine production. The local clone of Tempranillo (known as ‘Tinto Fino’) produces small clusters with more tannins than those we see in nearby Rioja, lending power and structure to these opulent wines.

Ribera del Duero, is situated in one of the highest-quality areas of this DO for altitude, climate, and soil composition. The team follows the Burgundian approach, emphasising single vineyards and smaller plots, and place a high priority on reverting to traditional winemaking methods. This includes the use of amphora clay pots for ageing and adopting slow, native yeast fermentations. The resulting wines are rich and extremely complex, with a beautiful balance between powerful tannins, dark fruit, and sweet oak influences

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AUSTRIA

AUSTRIA

Austria

While the winemaking regions of Austria share a similar latitude to Burgundy, those of the former are more centrally located within Europe and at higher altitudes. This results in a cool growing environment with bright and warm summer days. These are the perfect conditions for perfect conditions for cultivating fresh and aromatic wines with good body and fine character. The most important grape variety for white wine production in Austria is Grüner Veltliner. This indigenous varietal produces wines that are aromatic and fullbodied. At the ‘village level,’ these wines offer aromas of green apple, thyme, and white pepper; while in single vineyard production, they yield glorious, age-worthy white wines with notes of honey and stone fruits.

Weingut Zahel has a long history in Vienna. Run by Alex Zahel, the winery now produces wine entirely biodynamically and organically. His Grüner Veltliner wines are fresh and concentrated, featuring green and citrus fruits, while his range of ‘Ein Wildes Glashen’ showcases the complexity that modern low-intervention winemaking can achieve. Native yeasts are used for fermentation, which increases the aromatic intensity of the wine, and amphora clay pots are employed for ageing, to develop the wine and produce ‘tertiary’ aromas of dried fruits and nuts.

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GERMANY

GERMANY

Mosel

The Mosel is one of the coldest wine producing regions found anywhere in the world. Viticulture is only possible here due to the Mosel’s long daylight hours throughout the ripening season, in conjunction with the steeply angled southfacing slopes and the impact of the Mosel River itself, which reflects sunlight onto the vines. Riesling is Germany’s flagship variety, and its winter hardiness makes it right at home in this cooler part of the world. The refreshingly dry, aromatic, low-alcohol style of Riesling is becoming more and more popular with consumers and represents excellent value for money compared with similar wines from top appellations in France.

The Mosel is the oldest and most famous of Germany’s wine regions and this is where we find Villa Huesgen, named after the Art Nouveau style villa where the family live today and which appears as the logo on the wines’ labels. Adolph Huesgen runs the estate with his wife and two daughters. The unique combination of steep slopes, slate soils, and the cool climate of Mosel gives Villa Huesgen its distinctive character. Their low intervention and plotby-plot approach leads them to create expressive, light, and age-worthy white wines with huge gastronomic range.

Villa Huesgen is a member of Fair’n Green. To be certified, wine estates must show evidence of lowering CO2 emissions, enhancing biodiversity in the vineyards and achieving fairer wages.

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PORTUGAL

PORTUGAL

Portugal

Portugal is a fascinating and diverse country for wine production. Boasting mountains, river valleys, coastal regions, and sandy plains, coupled with a plethora of indigenous grape varieties, the country is capable of producing an extensive array of wine styles. In Vinho Verde, young, fresh, zippy white wines (often with a hint of spritz) are made from indigenous varietals such as Trajadura, Arinto, Avesso, and Loureiro. The Douro produces rich reds with hearty tannins and dark fruit, as well as complex white wines that age well in oak. In Lisboa, fruity and easy-drinking wines are produced from varietals like Touriga Nacional and Trincadeira, while the mineral and oaky reds of Alentejo are a must-try for Rioja afficionados.

A family-owned company, Casa Santos Lima is dedicated to the production, bottling, and distribution of a wide range of Portuguese wines, encompassing various regions and styles. Known for their commitment to excellence at all price points, they have emerged as one of the most decorated and awarded producers in Portugal over the past several years.

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ENGLAND

ENGLAND

England

The English wine industry is one that has greatly benefited from rising global temperatures. Due to shared characteristics with Champagne, such as a northerly latitude and soils with significant amounts of chalk, high-profile Champagne houses, such as Taittinger, have invested in up-and-coming British wine estates. Producers made the astute decision to focus on premium sparkling wines, and the results have been gratifying, with predictions that the bountiful 2023 vintage will outperform or, at least match, the flawless 2018 vintage. The wines are made using the Champagne grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier. However, the English wines have a more pronounced acidity and tartness, balanced by excellent fruit concentration from low average yields.

visionary producer of modern sparkling and still wines. Their forward-thinking approach is at the very heart of the winemaking revolution taking place in the south of England. Here, Burgundian clones of Pinot Noir, Meunier, and Chardonnay yield small volumes of intensely flavoured fruit. These vineyards are hand-harvested and vinified by plot. The debut vintages of Brut Reserve 2006 and Blanc de Blancs 2006 were released in 2010 to critical acclaim. Since then, Gusbourne Estate’s sparkling and still wines continue to win international industry awards every single year.

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SOUTH AFRICA

Robertson

Robertson is a mountain-ringed valley in the Western Cape of South Africa. The region’s heat is moderated by the influence of south-easterly winds from the Indian Ocean. These breezes cool down the vineyards, especially at night, which in turn slows the ripening process and allows the grapes to develop their aromatic complexity. As a result, Robertson has the ideal terroir for the cultivation of aromatic varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc.

Franschhoek

Originally a French settlement, Franschhoek (the ‘French Corner’) is a premium wine-producing valley in the south-east corner of Paarl, on the coastal Western Cape. Franschhoek has a warm, continental climate. This makes it ideally suited to the production of robust red wines, such as Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, and rich, fruit-driven white wines. Vineyards at higher altitudes also produce crisp Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc. The shadows cast by the surrounding mountains help to slow ripening and build complexity in these fantastic wines.

Springfield Estate

Springfield Estate is a family-run wine farm owned by ninth-generation descendants of French Huguenots who came to South Africa from the Loire Valley in 1688. Their estate is made up of many varying soil types: quartz, limestone, sand, and loam. Making the most of this extraordinary terrain, winemakers Arbie and Jeanette Bruwer cultivate multiple varietals in a range of styles. Once the berries reach the winery, the process of long, slow fermentation begins, using only native yeasts cultivated from their own vineyards. This slow, masterful fermentation takes great skill and results in beautifully aromatic red and white wines with a huge amount of complexity and at excellent prices.

La Motte

The estate at La Motte has produced wine since 1695 when the land was granted to Hans Hendrick, a German immigrant. In 1970, the farm was bought by Dr. Antoin Rupert and redeveloped into a modern winery. Here the attention turned to producing international grape varieties in a modern style. Environmental management is a high priority at La Motte and is factored into the long-term strategy, as well as the daily running of the estate.

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Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch is South Africa’s oldest and most renowned wine-producing region. The historic area covers over 12,000 hectares with nearly 1,000 hectares of old vines and approximately 150 wineries. Stellenbosch is known for the ‘big six’ varieties; Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Much change has taken place in the last 10 years across this fascinating region, to keep up with some of South Africa’s more dynamic regions, like Swartland. There has been a particular focus on terroir and how fruit is handled and aged (experimenting with alternatives to the barrique). Rising quality levels is partly attributable to an increased understanding of how the mountain ranges, soils, and unique climatic features influence grape growing. The region’s climate is relatively hot and dry, although a maritime influence comes from False Bay in the south.

Situated 7 km from the False Bay coast between Somerset West and Stellenbosch, the property of Post House has a total of 38 hectares under vine. Cooling southwest breezes help moderate the summer temperatures, slowing down ripening and creating complexity. Here, winemaker Nick Webbers makes low-intervention, unfiltered rich red wines using native yeasts and basket pressing.

Mooiplaas Estate

At the Mooiplaas Estate, Tielman and Louis Roos produce a range of wines rooted in the traditional techniques of fermentation and barrel ageing that maximise the potential offered by the Stellenbosch terroir.

A master of wild yeast and natural fermentation, Louis produces intensely aromatic wines from Chenin Blanc and Pinotage.

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NEW ZEALAND

ZEALAND

New Zealand

New Zealand’s wine industry has been enjoying extraordinary success. The country’s wines represent only one percent of global production and despite a small 2023 vintage and surging production costs, exports rose by 25%, meaning they are set to become the 6th biggest exporter by value. The Sauvignon Blanc craze is clearly here to stay.

Marlborough is the largest and most well-known of New Zealand’s wine regions and its maritime climate, with enviable sunshine hours and limestone soils, makes it highly suitable for the crisp and aromatic styles of Sauvignon Blanc that customers go crazy for.

Despite its popularity, Marlborough continues to represent excellent value considering the quality of production across the board. Although the spotlight has been on Sauvignon Blanc, customers are also starting to appreciate the elegance of alternative varietals such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Winemaker Josh Lee of Huia Estate (formerly of Greywckye, Nyetimber, and Dog Point) is a strong believer in a natural approach to winemaking. The team here have continuously endeavoured to become more in tune with the environment around them, working in harmony with the countryside that helps them produce their wine. Now practising biodynamic methods, their wines are lifted and elegant with increased aromatic intensity due to native yeast fermentation.

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Nelson

The Nelson wine region is situated in the northern part of New Zealand’s South Island. This beautiful area is characterised by its sheltered coastlines, rugged mountains, and long sandy beaches. The historical town of Nelson, which sits perfectly on the banks of Tasman Bay, serves as the centre of this wine region. Around Nelson, the region’s first vines were planted by the town’s early settlers, who were also the first winemakers to cultivate aromatic varietals like Sauvignon Blanc on the South Island.

when Austrian-born Hermann Seifried and his New Zealand wife, Agnes, dreamt of making wines in Nelson—New Zealand’s sunshine capital. From humble beginnings, where Hermann and Agnes grafted vines late into the night, the business has now evolved to include all three Seifried children, who have returned home to help grow the family business. Seifried Estate is deeply committed to sustainable winegrowing and aims to produce the very best that Nelson has to offer.

Before Hermann Seifried arrived in the 1980s, it was widely believed that the South Island was not conducive to quality wine production. Hermann proved to be a pioneer, being the first to grow not just Sauvignon Blanc but also Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris in the region. Prior to this, the area mainly produced bulk wine from Müller-Thurgau and Sylvaner grapes. Hermann’s success emboldened more producers to venture south. In fact, he sold the first Sauvignon Blanc cuttings to the winemakers of Cloudy Bay and Oyster Bay, among others.

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AUSTRAILIA

AUSTRAILIA

McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale has been involved in winemaking since 1838, boasting over 7,000 hectares of vineyards, with Shiraz grapes accounting for almost half of the plantings.

A range of sub-regional styles can be found but on the whole, dark chocolate, blueberry and spice characters are typical. The region also excels in the cultivation of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay. This diversity in grape growing is made possible by the region’s rich and varied soil types. From red-brown sandy loams to red or black friable loams, McLaren Vale offers a wide array of growing conditions.

Angove Family Winemakers is a fifthgeneration, family-owned winery situated in McLaren Vale. They specialise in crafting super-premium and single-vineyard wines from their organic vineyards in the region, as well as offering a diverse range of organic wines from other distinguished wine-growing areas in Australia. Angove’s commitment to sustainable farming practices not only promotes the health and resilience of their vines but also contributes to the production of top-quality fruit, which in turn has resulted in award-winning wines.

Shottesbrooke Estate

Shottesbrooke’s journey began in 1981, when its founder, Nick Holmes, planted his very first vineyard just outside the tiny South Australian hamlet of Myponga. The quality of fruit these vines produced encouraged Holmes to focus his attention on McLaren Vale. Nick went on to acquire the property situated at McLaren Flat where he constructed the Shottesbrooke winery.

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Barossa Valley

The Barossa Valley has a warm Mediterranean climate that allows it to produce the powerful red wines for which it is known. The soils range from rich and deep clay loam to sandier types, giving rise to various expressions of Shiraz. Due to an absence of Phylloxera in many of its vineyard sites, Barossa boasts some of the oldest vines cultivated anywhere in the world, which contribute to the rich, savoury nature of the wines made there.

Tasmania

The island of Tasmania has a temperate climate marked by the strong winds from the surrounding oceans, allowing perfect growing conditions for delicate styles of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Warboys Vineyard

Warboys Vineyard are masters of cultivating extremely old vines. On their estate, they cultivate Shiraz vines, planted in 1847, making them among the oldest wineproducing vines in the world. Committed to sustainable viticulture, they embrace the local ecosystem, harnessing solar energy and recycled rainwater from the winery. The rich and complex wines exemplify the thrilling potential of the Barossa Valley.

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CHILE

Cachapoal Valley

The Cachapoal Valley shares its name with the river flowing through its centre. The eastern edge of the wide valley is marked by the western slopes of the Andes, while to the north and northwest loom the 1,500 metre hills of the Coastal Ranges. The valley is well sheltered from the cooling influences of the Pacific Ocean and enjoys a temperate Mediterranean climate. The majority of Cachapoal’s noteworthy wineries and vineyards are located towards the east of the region, where the slopes of the Andes begin to rise away from the warmer valley floor, creating perfect growing conditions for Bordeaux varietals such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Torreón de Paredes produce their terroirdriven wines in full accordance with sustainable practices. Experts in the cultivation of international varietals such as Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay, Torreón de Paredes achieves remarkable quality from their unique single vineyard sites. This gives rise to their ‘Privada’ series, crafted for ‘Reserva’ enthusiasts who seek out fresh, ripe fruit flavours with hints of vanilla, spices, and leather from oak extraction.

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ARGENTINA

ARGENTINA

Mendoza

The heart of Argentina’s wine country, Mendoza is located on the eastern side of the Andes. With a hot Mediterranean climate, the terroir of Mendoza could almost be described as arid. However, the extensive altitude and use of irrigation, available through man-made channels delivering melted ice water to vineyards, facilitates the production of high-quality wines with intense flavour profiles. The soils are composed of alluvial clay, sand, and granite, and provide an ideal environment for cultivating Argentina’s most famous varietal, Malbec, which accounts for over 20% of national plantings.

Cafayate

The Cafayate wine region is one of the highest places in the world suitable for viticulture, as the majority of the region’s vineyards are located at 1,800m above sea level. The altitude affects both the climate and the terroir, providing a cooling influence and slowing ripening, leading to more fragrant and aromatic wines.

La MoscataW is run by celebrated winemaker Rodolfo ‘Opi’ Sadler. Opi belongs to a family of third-generation winemakers. His grandfather was born in Sadleri, a small Italian village where he worked planting vines. Having settled in Mendoza, and acquiring his vineyard, he built a small winery, starting a family tradition.

Years later, his grandson Opi founded his own winery, La Mascota, located in Maipú in the northwest of Mendoza. With soils of alluvial and clay-loam, and rocks at a depth of approximately 60 centimetres, Opi excels at producing generous, mineral red wines with notes of black fruit jam, pepper, and chocolate from Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc.

El Esteco

El Esteco boasts some of the highest vineyards anywhere in the world, at over 1,700 metres above sea level. Utilising the harsh conditions of this desert climate, along with the complex mountainous soils, El Esteco offers distinctive wines from very old vines of Torrontés, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Their second range of wines, Don David Reserva, offers outstanding quality within their price range, with rich, toasty aromas from oak ageing.

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California: Napa & Central Coast

California represents a huge grape growing area that is, by far, the biggest viticultural region in America. It has a hot Mediterranean climate, which is offset by cooling fogs drawn in from the sea. In Napa, vineyards planted mid-slope in the valleys, amongst the Vaca and Mayacamas mountain ranges, benefit from cooling Pacific influences, ideal for producing the highest-quality and age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon.

Valley, the Rutherford AVA may be the most renowned. Legendary winemaker André Tchelistcheff said, ‘It takes Rutherford dust to grow great Cabernet.’ Rutherford Ranch

Winery has multiple vineyards throughout the AVA, where they produce Cabernet Sauvignon of the highest quality. Their cooler sites produce fruit that offers an aromatic profile, tannins, and acidity, while their warmer vineyards lend alcohol, body, and complex fruit aromas to their wines.

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Napa Valley

California: Monterey County & Lodi

Situated in the northern section of the Central Valley, the warmer AVA of Lodi is where prized old vines of Zinfandel can be found, representing 40% of California’s total share of this red grape variety. Lodi was an early supporter of the green movement, pioneering the first sustainable winegrowing certification programme in the United States, called Lodi Rules. The Arroyo Seco AVA has a ‘transitional climate,’ with cool, foggy weather to the north and hot, sunny weather to the south. Here, complex soils and cooler temperatures make perfect conditions for elegant Pinot Noir and rich, oakaged Chardonnay.

Based in the Arroyo Seco appellation of Monterey, California, Scott Family utilise the cooler climate and limestone soils to produce incredible Burgundian-style wines. Cultivating Burgundian clones of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the winemakers at Scott Family make elegant wines that are incredibly light and complex, with layers of tart fruit, sweet spices, and minerality.

Port & Sherry

Port is a sweet, fortified wine made from grapes grown in the region of Porto in the upper Douro Valley. A mountainous region, most vineyards here are planted on terraces supported by ancient stone walls known as ‘Quintas’. With a hot climate and soils of schist, Porto produces low yields of grapes that are full of flavour intensity. After fermentation and fortification, these wines are either aged in wooden barrels for anywhere between 5–30 years (Ruby & Tawny port), or bottle-aged, where the wine spends 2 years in wood followed by a long ageing period in the bottle (Vintage Port).

Sherry, or ‘Jerez’, is a region famous for producing fortified wines in a range of styles, from bone-dry to the sweetest wines found anywhere in the world! Each wine, from biological styles like Fino to oxidised styles like Oloroso and even the rich and luscious Pedro Ximénez, is aged post-fermentation in a complex system known as the ‘Solera’ system. Here, the wines are moved from barrel to barrel, blending vintages, to create a final wine that has a distinct style.

Osborne is a Spanish company with 250 years of experience and is internationally recognised for the artisanal production of fortified wines in both Portugal and Spain. The history of Osborne dates to the end of the 18th century when a young English merchant, Thomas Osborne Mann, arrived in the Cádiz region to sell wines from the area. He soon began to do business in El Puerto de Santa María, where he acquired various wineries that he later consolidated under one brand: Osborne. Producers of Sherry and Port, they prioritise sustainable production, and each of their wines showcases the very best that their regions have to offer.

OB210 OB211 OB213

OB200 OB201 OB205

10 Year

20 Year Tawny, Osborne

Fortified Wines Port / Sherry

Rosé Wines By Country

Caves de l’Angevine, Rosé d’Anjou AOP (V)(S)

Château Mourgues du Grès, ‘Fleur d’Eglantine’ Rosé AOP (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

IGP

Domaine de l’Abbaye de Saint-Hilaire, Côtes de Provence Rosé AOP

Manon, Côtes de Provence Rosé AOP (V)

Domaine Montrose, Rosé Prestige AOP (S)

Château Gassier, Côtes de Provence Rosé ‘Le Pas du Moine’ AOP (CO)(NCO)

Domaine Paul Thomas, Sancerre Rosé Chavignol (V)(S)

Château Puynard Rosé AOP (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Château Gassier, Côtes de Provence Rosé ‘Le Pas du Moine’ AOP (CO)(NCO)

Rosé Wines By Country

Lugana Rosé, Avanzi ‘Rosavero’ DOC

Sparkling Wines By Country

Ballarin Crémant de Bordeaux AOP

Brut AOP

Pannier, Brut ‘Selection’ AOP

Brut ‘Selection’ AOP

Brut ‘Selection’ AOP

Pannier, Brut ‘Selection’ AOP (Jeroboam)

‘Séduction’ AOP

Country: France

Sparkling Wines By Country

Sparkling Wines By Country

Superiore ‘Contrada

Prosecco Spumante Superiore ‘R.D.O. Levante’ Extra Dry DOCG

‘Calmaggiore’

Rosé Prosecco Spumante ‘Viaventi’ Brut DOC (NCO)(V)(S)

Bisol 1542, Prosecco Spumante Superiore ‘di Cartizze’ Dry DOCG

Sparkling Wines By Country

Mistinguett, Cava Rosé DO (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Organic Wines By Country

Alternature, Sauvignon Blanc IGP (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lies, Domaine Huchet ‘Le Grand Fief’ AOP (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Domaine Laroche, Chablis AOP (NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

Grands Arbres, Chardonnay IGP (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

Château Mourgues du Grès, Costières de Nîmes ‘Galets Dores’ Blanc AOP (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Château Mourgues du Grès, ‘Terre d’Argence’ Blanc IGP (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Château Mourgues du Grès, ‘Les Capitelles’ Blanc AOP (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

French Organic White

Organic Wines By Country

Domaine Laroche, Chablis ‘Saint Martin’ AOP (NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

Domaine Gautheron, Chablis ‘Emeraude’ AOP (NCO)(V)(S)

Domaine Gautheron, Chablis Vieilles Vignes* AOP (NCO)(V)(S)

Domaine Laroche, Chablis 1er Cru ‘Les Vaucoupins ‘ (NCO)(V)(S)

Domaine Gautheron, Chablis Premier Cru ‘Montmains’ Vieilles Vignes* AOP (NCO)(V)(S)

Domaine Gautheron, Chablis Premier Cru ‘Mont de Milieu’ AOP (NCO)(V)(S)

Domaine Laroche, Chablis 1er Cru ‘Les Vaillons’ Vieilles Vignes* AOP (NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

Domaine Laroche, Chablis 1er Cru ‘Les Vaudevey’ AOP (NCO)(V)(S)

Domaine Gautheron, Chablis Grand Cru ‘Preuses’ AOP (NCO)(V)(S)

Domaine Laroche, Chablis Grand Cru ‘Les Blanchots’ AOP (NCO)(V)(S)

French Organic White

Organic Wines By

Country

Alternature, Cabernet Sauvignon IGP (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

Les Grands Arbres, Merlot IGP (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

Château Mourgues du Grès, Costieres de Nimes ‘Galets’ Rouge AOP (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Olivier Ravoire, La Poulardiere, Côtes du Rhône Rouge AOP (CO)(NCO)

Château Puynard Côtes de Blaye ‘Tradition’ AOP (CO)

Château Mourgues du Grès, ‘Terre d’Argence’ Rouge IGP (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Alexandre Burgaud Beaujolais-Villages ‘Lantignié’ AOP (NCO)(V)(S)

Château Belle Coline AOP (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Château Puynard Côtes de Blaye, ‘The Steps’ AOP (CO)

Château Mourgues du Grès, ‘Les Capitelles’ Rouge AOP (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Alexandre Burgaud Beaujolais-Villages ‘La Colline de Chermieux’ AOP (NCO)(V)(S)

Château De Domy AOP (CO)

French Organic Red

Organic Wines By Country

Fleurie, Pierre-Marie Chermette ‘Poncié’ AOP (NCO)(V)(S)

Brouilly, Pierre-Marie Chermette ‘Pierreux’ AOP (NCO)(V)(S)

Château Puynard Côtes de Blaye, ‘Prestige’ AOP (CO)

Château de la Dauphine AOP (CO)(S)

Château Branaire-Ducru AOP (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Château Calon Ségur AOP (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Château Mourgues du Grès, ‘Fleur d’Eglantine’ Rosé AOP (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Château Puynard Rosé AOP (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Château Gassier, Cotes de Provence Rosé ‘Le Pas du Moine’ AOP (CO)(NCO)

Château Gassier, Cotes de Provence Rosé ‘Le Pas du Moine’ AOP (CO)(NCO)

French Organic Red

French Organic Rosé

Organic Wines By Country

Italian Organic White

Organic Wines By Country

Tenuta San Leonardo, Vette di San Leonardo IGT Trentino IGP

Villa

Italian Organic White

Italian Organic Red

Organic Wines By Country

Torre Raone, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo ‘Lucanto’ DOC

Plantamura, Puglia ‘Gioia de

Monte

Valpolicella

Torre Raone Montepulciano d’Abruzzo ‘San Zopito’ DOCG (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Villa Gresti di San Leonardo IGT

Organic Wines By Country

Gagliardo, Nebbiolo d’Alba Superiore ‘San Ponzio’ DOCG (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)

Masottina, Rosso Colli di Conegliano ‘Montesco’ DOCG (NCO)(V)(S)

Gagliardo, Barolo DOCG (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)

Monte Santoccio, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG (NCO)(S)

Gagliardo, Barolo Commune de Serralunga ‘La Morra’ DOCG (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)

Tenuta San Leonardo IGT (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Gagliardo, Barolo Commune de Serralunga ‘Lazzarito’ Vinga Preve DOCG (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)

Sparkling

Masottina, Organic Prosecco Spumante ‘Costabella’ Brut DOC (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Masottina, Prosecco Spumante DOC Snipe (NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

Italian Organic Red

Organic Wines By Country

Organic Wines By Country

Álvaro Palacios, Remondo, ‘La Vendimia’ DOCa (B)(CO)

Álvaro Palacios, Remondo, ‘La Montesa’ Viñas Viejas* DOCa (B)(CO)

del Priorat DOQa (CO)(NCO)

Álvaro Palacios, Remondo, ‘Propiedad’ Viñas Viejas* DOCa (B)(CO)(S)

Les Terrasses DOQa (CO)(NCO)

Spanish Organic Red

Organic Wines By Country

Palacios, La Baixada DOQa (B)(CO)

Les Aubaguetes DOQa (B)(CO)

Álvaro Palacios, Remondo, ‘Quiñón de Valmira’ Viñas Viejas* DOCa (B)(CO)(S)

Organic Wines By Country

Zahel, Grüner Veltliner (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

Zahel, St. Laurent ‘Großlage Maurerberg’ (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

Zahel, Grüner Veltliner ‘Ried Goldberg’ (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

Zahel, Grüner Veltliner Ein Wildes Gläschen (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

Zahel, Rot Ein Wildes Gläschen (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

Zahel, Blaufränkisch ‘Ried Goldberg-Laaerberg’ (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

Weißburgunder (NCO)(S)(SC)

‘Schiefer’ (NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

Villa Huesgen, Alte Reben* ‘Enkircher Steffensberg’ (S)(SC)

Organic Wines By Country

Organic Wines By Country

Hunky Dory, Sauvignon Blanc (CO)(NCO)(V)(S)(SC)

Huia Estate, Sauvignon Blanc (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

Huia Estate, Chardonnay (B)(CO)(NCO)(V)(S)

New Zealand Organic Wine

Terms and Conditions

1.1 In these terms and conditions the “Buyer” means any party who agrees to purchase Products from Sysco Ireland; an “Affiliate” means, in relation to a party to these Terms and Conditions, any person who is “connected” to such party as defined in section 10 of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997; an “Affiliated Account” means any account whatsoever held by the Buyer or an Affiliate of the Buyer with Sysco Ireland; “Contract” means the contract between Sysco Ireland and the Buyer for the sale and purchase of the Products in accordance with these Terms and Conditions; the “Equipment” means all equipment which is sold, distributed, rented or supplied by or on behalf of Sysco Ireland including, but not limited to, any fridges, coffee machines or dispensing machines; “Invoice” means an invoice or delivery docket issued to the Buyer by Sysco Ireland in connection with an order received from the Buyer to purchase Products; “Sysco Ireland” means together and individually: Sysco Foods Ireland Unlimited Company (registered in Ireland with company number 188507) including by its trading names including Pallas, Pallas Foods or Pallas Green; Sysco Foods NI Limited (registered in Northern Ireland with company number NI066355); GHS Classic Drinks Limited (registered in Ireland with company number 387013); Pallas Foods Farm Fresh Unlimited Company (registered in Ireland with company number 126277); Crossgar Foodservice Limited (registered in Northern Ireland with company number NI020409); Arnotts (Fruit) Limited (registered in Northern Ireland with company number NI034859); Pallas Foods UK branch (no FC031924 with UK Establishment no BR 016994, trading as Crossgar Pallas); and any of their respective Affiliates, as defined in section 10 of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997 (each a member of Sysco Ireland); “Products” means all products sold, distributed or supplied by Sysco Ireland; and “Terms and Conditions” means these terms and conditions of sale as may be amended by Sysco Ireland from time to time without notice. References to “Ireland” in these Terms and Conditions do not include Northern Ireland unless expressly stated.

1.2 These Terms and Conditions will apply to all sales of Products and sale or rental of Equipment (as applicable), and no variation or purported variation (including in particular any terms and conditions on the Buyer’s contract or order form, or any terms implied by trade, custom or practice or course of dealing) will have effect unless expressly agreed to in writing on behalf of Sysco Ireland.

1.3 A Contract will be deemed to be concluded between the Sysco Ireland and the Buyer in respect of the purchase of Products and/or sale or rental of Equipment (as applicable) when Sysco Ireland acknowledges acceptance of the Buyer’s order or commences delivery of the Products or Equipment to the Buyer, whichever occurs earlier.

1.4 The contractual rights which the Buyer enjoys by virtue of sections 12, 13, 14 and 15 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1893 (as amended) are in no way prejudiced by anything contained in these Terms and Conditions save (if the Buyer is not dealing as consumer or in the case of an international sale of Products) to the extent permitted by law.

2. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP

2.1 All Products will remain the property of the relevant member of Sysco Ireland until that member has received payment in full for all sums due and owing on any account by the Buyer or any Affiliate of the Buyer. Sysco Ireland shall at all times retain all right, title and interest in all Equipment.

2.2 If the Buyer sells or otherwise disposes of the Products before payment in full as aforesaid has been made, the Buyer will in such case hold all monies received from such sale or disposal in trust for Sysco Ireland.

2.3 So long as the property in the Products and the Equipment remains in Sysco Ireland, the Buyer will hold the Products as bailee for Sysco Ireland and will store the Products so as to clearly show them to be the property of Sysco Ireland, and Sysco Ireland will have the right, without prejudice to the obligations of the Buyer to purchase the Products, to require the Buyer to deliver up the Products and/or Equipment, or to retake possession of the Products and/or the Equipment (and for that purpose to go upon any premises occupied by the Buyer).

2.4 Nothing in this clause will confer any right upon the Buyer to return the Products. Sysco Ireland may maintain an action for payment in respect of any Products notwithstanding that property in the Products has not vested in the Buyer.

2.5 The Buyer will not in any way pledge or charge by way of security for any indebtedness any Products or Equipment which remain the property of Sysco Ireland.

3. EQUIPMENT

3.1 For such time as the Buyer has possession of any Equipment it shall:

3.1.1 be responsible for the maintenance of the Equipment in good and substantial repair;

3.1.2 be responsible for and ensure that the Equipment is used in a safe manner and at all times in accordance with usage instructions;

3.1.3 be responsible for loss or damage caused to the Equipment;

3.1.4 be responsible for loss or damage caused by the Equipment;

3.1.5 keep the Equipment at premises which are pre-approved by Sysco Ireland;

3.1.6 retain possession of the Equipment;

3.1.7 use the Equipment only for the designated purpose;

3.1.8 indemnify Sysco Ireland in respect of any losses, liabilities, claims, damages, costs or expenses arising out of or connected with any failure to comply with any of the terms contained in this clause 3.1, which may be suffered by Sysco Ireland or any of its Affiliates (and for the purposes of this clause 3.1, any loss suffered by any of Sysco Ireland’s Affiliates shall be deemed to be a loss suffered by Sysco Ireland).

3.2 Sysco Ireland makes no warranties in respect of the Equipment. Sysco Ireland will, to the extent that it is able and upon the Buyer’s request, at the sole cost and expense of the Buyer, assign or make available to the Buyer the benefit of any warranties or guarantees relating to the Equipment obtained from the manufacturer thereof.

4. DELIVERY

4.1 Any times quoted for delivery are estimates only and Sysco Ireland will not be liable for failure to deliver within the time quoted.

4.2 The Buyer shall give Sysco Ireland adequate delivery instructions, provide access to its premises and a reasonably accessible delivery location for the purpose of making the delivery, and use best endeavours to ensure that a responsible person is present at the delivery location to take delivery of the Products or Equipment. To the extent that the Buyer does not comply with these obligations, Sysco Ireland reserves the right to charge the Buyer for the cost of any failed delivery and any losses incurred as a result.

4.3 Sysco Ireland may make partial deliveries or deliveries by instalments, and the Terms and Conditions herein contained will apply to each such delivery.

4.4 Deviations in quantity of the Products (representing not more than 10 per cent by value) from that stated in the relevant Invoice will not give the Buyer any right to reject the Products or claim damages, and the Buyer will be obliged to accept and pay at the applicable price for the quantity of the Products delivered.

4.5 Where the Buyer collects Products from Sysco Ireland premises, the Buyer agrees to be solely responsible for the transportation of such Products in a manner that provides appropriate temperature and sanitary protection for the Products and

in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. In the event of any claims or charges of any kind against Sysco Ireland related to transportation of Products after being collected from Sysco Ireland premises, the Buyer shall fully defend and indemnify Sysco Ireland.

5. RISK OF LOSS OR DAMAGE

5.1 Notwithstanding that the property in the Products may not have passed to the Buyer, the Buyer will carry all risk of loss of and damage to the Products from the time when the Products are delivered to them and section 32(2) and (3) of the Sale of Goods Act, 1893 will not apply.

5.2 From when the risk of loss of and damage to the Products commences to be carried by the Buyer until Sysco Ireland is paid in full for the Products, the Buyer will:

5.2.1 indemnify and keep indemnified Sysco Ireland against all losses, liabilities, claims, damages, costs or expenses suffered by Sysco Ireland or its Affiliates arising out of or connected with any loss of and damage to the Products and against any reduction in the re-sale value thereof below the price to be paid therefor by the Buyer (and for the purposes of this clause 5.2.1, any loss suffered by any of Sysco Ireland’s Affiliates shall be deemed to be a loss suffered by Sysco Ireland);

5.2.2 insure and keep insured the Products in an amount at least equal to the price to be paid therefor by the Buyer; and

5.2.3 hold upon trust for Sysco Ireland absolutely all proceeds of such insurance.

5.3 For the purposes of this clause the Products shall include Equipment.

6. PRICES AND PRODUCTS

6.1 Sysco Ireland reserves the right to, at any time prior to delivery, discontinue or change the specification of any Product without prior notice.

6.2 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all prices will be as specified in the relevant Sysco Ireland Invoice and will be exclusive of VAT and any other applicable taxes.

6.3 Sysco Ireland reserves the right at any time prior to delivery of the Products to adjust the price of any Product including, but not limited to, to take account of any increase in costs.

6.4 Unless otherwise stated, the price includes cost of delivery to the Buyer’s address agreed between Sysco Ireland and the Buyer.

6.5 Any drawings, descriptions or serving suggestions contained in catalogues, brochures or sales material or on websites of any member of Sysco Ireland are produced for the sole purpose of giving an approximate idea of the Products and shall not have any contractual force.

7. TERMS OF PAYMENT

7.1 Where Sysco Ireland is satisfied with the creditworthiness of the Buyer, Sysco Ireland may at its absolute discretion grant credit to the Buyer. Where credit is granted, all payments will be made by the Buyer in accordance with the credit terms and payment terms stipulated by Sysco Ireland as amended from time to time by written notice to the Buyer. Unless otherwise stipulated, all Invoices must be settled in full without deductions within 14 days from the end of the calendar month in which the invoice was raised. Where Sysco Ireland does not grant credit to the Buyer, payment will be made to Sysco Ireland upon or before delivery of orders. Sysco Ireland reserves the right to demand the deposit of cash on account in respect of the supply of Products, as may be agreed with the Buyer from time to time.

7.2 Where credit has been granted to the Buyer, Sysco Ireland reserves the right to review the creditworthiness of the Buyer from time to time. In the event that such review reveals, in the opinion of Sysco Ireland, any deterioration in the credit worthiness of the Buyer, or in the event of the Buyer entering into an insolvency arrangement, Sysco Ireland reserves the right, without limiting any other rights or remedies it may have, to withdraw, limit or otherwise vary the credit terms offered to the Buyer.

7.3 Sysco Ireland may, at its absolute discretion, offer rebates, discounts, allowances or credits to the Buyer. Any such rebates, discounts, allowances or credits offered by Sysco Ireland are subject to, and contingent upon, compliance by the Buyer and any Affiliate of the Buyer (in respect of all Affiliated Accounts) with these Terms and Conditions, and/or any other commercial terms or payment or credit terms agreed between the Buyer and Sysco Ireland. Sysco Ireland reserves the right to withdraw any of the Buyer’s or any of its Affiliates’ rebates, discounts, allowances or credits (whether accrued and/or paid or otherwise) where the Buyer or any Affiliate of the Buyer fails to comply with such terms. At all times Sysco Ireland, at its absolute discretion, reserves the right to revoke or to alter the terms on which such rebates, discounts, allowances or credits are granted.

7.4 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, payment must be received in full by Sysco Ireland in respect of all Invoices within such credit and payment terms as may be agreed with Sysco Ireland from time to time. If any amount remains due and payable thereafter Sysco Ireland may charge interest on overdue payments calculated on the day-to-day balance at a rate of interest equal to the higher of the European Central Bank’s main refinancing rate plus 8% or the maximum available under applicable law. Unless otherwise stated the Buyer will pay such interest on demand. The interest may be charged and added to the balance of overdue payments and thereby compounded from time to time as Sysco Ireland may determine. A statement from Sysco Ireland as to the rate of interest applicable under this paragraph will, in the absence of manifest error, be conclusive.

7.5 Sysco Ireland reserves the right to seek the recovery of all legal and associated costs incurred when securing payment of overdue debts. Failure to pay by the due date shall entitle Sysco Ireland to suspend delivery of all unexecuted or future orders.

7.6 The Buyer may not set off any sums payable by or due from Sysco Ireland to it against any sums payable by or due by it to Sysco Ireland.

7.7 Sysco Ireland may, at its sole discretion and without notice, and without limiting any other rights or remedies it may have, set off and apply any sums (or any part thereof) payable by or due by it to the Buyer from time to time in or towards the satisfaction of any liabilities or account payable by or due to it from the Buyer on any account whatsoever. The Buyer hereby agrees that such set off is good and valid discharge of such sums without the need for further permission whatsoever.

7.8 Sysco Ireland retains the right to refuse to supply Products below such minimum quantity as it may specify from time to time.

7.9 In the event that the Buyer is not registered for Irish VAT or ceases to be so registered, it must notify Sysco Ireland immediately. Any loss or damage arising from a

failure to so notify Sysco Ireland will be borne by the Buyer.

7.10 Sysco Ireland will not be bound by any arithmetical or clerical error that may occur in any calculation or document issued by it and reserves the right to adjust at any time any Invoices, rebates, discounts, allowances or credits and to seek settlement of such errors with the Buyer.

7.11 Nothing in this clause (other than the provisions of clauses 7.6 and 7.7) will be taken as limiting Sysco Ireland’s rights under clause 9.

8. REMEDIES FOR DAMAGE OR DEFECTS

8.1 The Buyer must, on receipt of a delivery, satisfy itself that Products received are within recommended time limits (the “Best Before Date”) and are free from damage (“Damaged Products”). The Buyer will be deemed to be satisfied in this regard unless it immediately refuses to accept delivery.

8.2 The Buyer must notify Sysco Ireland within five days of discovery of any defect in the Products which gives rise to a breach of any applicable condition or warranty. The relevant products must be within their Best Before Date at the date of discovery (“Defective Products”).

8.3 In respect of any Damaged Products or Defective Products Sysco Ireland shall at its sole option either repair or replace the Products or issue credit to the Buyer, provided that:-

8.3.1 the relevant Products are retained for collection by Sysco Ireland or returned to Sysco Ireland at the cost of the Buyer;

8.3.2 examination of such Products by Sysco Ireland discloses to its satisfaction that the damage or defect existed at the time of delivery and that a breach of an applicable condition or warranty has occurred and that the Products have not been affected by any act or omission of any party other than Sysco Ireland including, but not limited to, misuse, neglect, accident, improper storage, installation, handling or by repair or alteration not effected by Sysco Ireland; and

8.3.3 the Buyer will pay to Sysco Ireland the cost (as stated by Sysco Ireland) of any examination of the Products as a result of which Sysco Ireland does not admit liability.

8.4 No conditions and warranties other than those arising under section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1893 (as amended) will apply in relation to any Products supplied by, but not produced by, Sysco Ireland, but Sysco Ireland will to the extent that it is able and upon Buyer’s request pass to the Buyer the benefit of any guarantee, condition or warranty given to it by the relevant producer.

8.5 Sysco Ireland’s liability for any claim, whether in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise, for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with or resulting from the manufacture, sale, rental, delivery, re-sale, replacement or use of any of the Products and/or Equipment will in no case exceed the price paid by the Buyer to Sysco Ireland for the Products and/or Equipment (as applicable) which give rise to the claim. In no event will Sysco Ireland or any of its Affiliates be liable for any loss of profits, or special or consequential damages suffered by the Buyer or its Affiliates, including interest charges. Nothing contained in this paragraph will by implication create any liability or obligation on the part of the Sysco Ireland, or effect or diminish any disclaimer or liability elsewhere contained herein.

8.6 Except as expressly stated above, all other warranties, conditions and representations, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, in relation to the quality or fitness for any particular purpose of the Products are hereby excluded, and Sysco Ireland will not be liable in contract, tort or otherwise for any loss, damage, expense or injury of any kind whatsoever, consequential or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with the Products sold or any defect in them or from any other cause, whether or not any such matter amounts to a fundamental breach of a fundamental term of the Contract.

8.7 In any event, Sysco Ireland’s liability in respect of any Product will end on the later of the relevant Product’s Best Before Date or 3 months from the date of receipt of the Products by the Buyer.

8.8 The Buyer shall not reject any Products or cancel or purport to cancel the Contract or any part of it because of an alleged default unless and until Sysco Ireland has failed to correct such alleged default within thirty days of written notice specifying the default.

8.9 Nothing in this clause will be taken as in any way limiting or excluding any liability which Sysco Ireland may have to the Buyer under Section 2 of the Liability for Defective Products Act, 1991.

8.10 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall limit or exclude Sysco Ireland’s liability for: (i) death or personal injury caused by Sysco Ireland’s negligence; (ii) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (iii) any other matter in respect of which it would be unlawful for Sysco Ireland to exclude or limit liability, including under Section 2 of the Liability for Defective Products Act 1991.

8.11 Subject to 8.10, Sysco Ireland shall not be liable for any losses, expenses, claims or damages suffered or incurred by the Buyer (or any third party) to the extent they arise as a consequence of any damage or defect in a Product which was caused by its unsatisfactory storage, treatment or handling (other than by Sysco Ireland or its representatives) or any act or omission on the part of the Buyer or its employees, agents or representatives.

8.12 The Buyer shall ensure that no Product it purchases from Sysco Ireland is sold (or otherwise distributed) after any ‘best-before’ or ‘use-by’ dates included on the Products or their packaging. To the extent any Product is sold (or otherwise distributed) by the Buyer after any such date, it shall be at the Buyer’s sole risk, and the Buyer shall indemnify and hold Sysco Ireland harmless against any losses, claims, expenses or damages it incurs howsoever relating to the same.

9. DEFAULT OF BUYER

9.1 If the Buyer or any Affiliate of the Buyer:

9.1.1 fails to comply with these Terms and Conditions (including stipulations as to payment); or

9.1.2 commits an act of bankruptcy, makes an arrangement or composition with creditors or suffers any distress or execution; or

9.1.3 resolves or is ordered to be wound up or has a liquidator, receiver or examiner (or any equivalent officer) appointed; or

9.1.4 sells or stores the Products in a manner which is unacceptable to Sysco Ireland, as notified to the Buyer from time to time; or

9.1.5 is in arrears on any account with Sysco Ireland or any of Sysco Ireland’s Affiliates; or

9.1.6 does anything which does, or has the capacity (in Sysco Ireland’s opinion) to undermine or damage Sysco Ireland’s reputation and/or brand and/or intellectual property rights; or

9.1.7 undergoes a change of control; or

9.1.8 Sysco Ireland reasonably apprehends that any event which is analogous with the above mentioned is occurring or is about to occur in respect of the Buyer or any Affiliate of the Buyer, then, in any such event, Sysco Ireland will have the right (without further liability to the Buyer and without prejudice to any other remedies) to

(a) cancel (in whole or in part) any uncompleted order; and/or (b) withhold or suspend (in whole or in part) delivery of further Products; and/or (c) demand payment immediately of all sums due by the Buyer to any member of the Sysco Ireland group; and or (d) recover from the Buyer damages for any loss or damage suffered by any member of the Sysco Ireland group arising directly or indirectly from the breach; and/ or (e) retake possession of any Products and/or Equipment and for that purpose to go onto any premises occupied by the Buyer or any Affiliate of the Buyer; and/or (f) withhold payment and/or cancel any entitlements to any rebates, discount allowances or credits (or anything analogous thereto) which are accrued but unpaid on that date; and/or (g) cancel any and all future rights of the Buyer or an Affiliate of the Buyer to such rebates, discounts, allowances or credits or other like benefit; and/or (h) cancel any current and/or future credit arrangements with the Buyer or an Affiliate of the Buyer.

9.2 In the event that Sysco Ireland exercises any rights it may have to stop Products in transit or to seize Products, Sysco Ireland may at its option resell such Products at public or private sale without notice to the Buyer and without affecting Sysco Ireland’s rights to hold the Buyer liable for any loss or damage caused by breach of Contract by the Buyer

10. ALTERNATIVE AND SUPPLEMENTARY TERMS

Sysco Ireland may at any time alter or supplement these Terms and Conditions, the most up to date version of which will be published on its website.

11. FORCE MAJEURE

Sysco Ireland will not be under any liability of whatever kind for non-performance or delayed performance in whole or in part of its obligations under the Contract due to causes beyond the control of Sysco Ireland or beyond the control of Sysco Ireland’s suppliers including, but not limited to, war (whether an actual declaration thereof is

made or not), sabotage, insurrection, riot or other act of civil disobedience, acts of the Buyer, any Affiliate of the Buyer or a third party, failure or delay in transportation, acts of any Government or any agency or sub-division thereof, Government regulations, judicial actions, labour disputes, strikes, embargoes, illness, pandemic, public health emergency, accident, fire, explosion, flood, tempest or other acts of God, delay in delivery to Sysco Ireland or Sysco Ireland’s suppliers or shortage of labour, fuel, raw materials or machinery or technical failure. In any such event, Sysco Ireland may, without liability, cancel or vary the Contract including, but not limited to, extending the time for performing their obligations pursuant to the Contract for a period at least equal to the time lost by reason of such causes.

12. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

12.1 Copyright and all other intellectual property rights in the Products shall remain at all times the property of Sysco Ireland. The Buyer shall acquire no rights in the Products except as expressly provided for in these Terms and Conditions.

12.2 The Buyer may not reproduce, copy, duplicate, transmit, publish, display, distribute or sell any material from the Sysco Ireland websites. The Buyer may not use the Sysco Ireland websites or their content for any commercial purpose (including the collection and use of any listings, descriptions, or prices), make any derivative or commercially exploitative use of the websites or their content, download or copy account information, use any data mining, robots or similar data gathering and extraction tools without the explicit written consent of Sysco Ireland. Any unauthorised use terminates any permissions granted.

13. CONFIDENTIALITY

13.1 The Buyer undertakes that it shall not at any time disclose any confidential information concerning the business, affairs, customers, suppliers, pricing or other financial information of Sysco Ireland to any third party whatsoever other than as expressly permitted by this clause 13.

13.2 The Buyer may disclose Sysco Ireland’s confidential information (i) to its employees, officers, representatives or advisers who need to know such information for the purposes of carrying out its obligations to Sysco Ireland under the Contract, provided that such employees, officers, representatives and advisors to whom the Buyer discloses such information comply in full with this Condition; and (ii) as may be required by law, court order or any government or regulatory authority, provided that the Buyer gives as much advance notice of such disclosure to Sysco Ireland, as possible.

13.3 The Buyer shall not use Sysco Ireland’s confidential information for any purpose other than to perform its obligations under the Contract.

13.4 Where the Buyer purchases from Sysco Ireland via a buying group or consortia (“Buying Group”), the Buyer consents to Sysco Ireland supplying to the Buying Group information relating to the Buyer’s purchases, its account and payment history, or any other information requested by the Buying Group in connection with the Buyer’s trading relationship with Sysco Ireland. The Buyer also consents to Sysco Ireland sharing confidential information with other entities within the Sysco Ireland group, including parents, subsidiaries or Affiliates of Sysco Ireland members.

14. NOMINATED PRODUCTS

14.1 “Nominated Product” means a Product which, at the request of the Buyer, Sysco Ireland has agreed to purchase from the supplier thereof and supply to the Buyer, either because it does not form part of Sysco Ireland’s standard range of Products, or because the Buyer has agreed specific purchase terms for directly with the supplier.

14.2 The Buyer shall be responsible for agreeing directly with the suppliers of Nominated Products all matters concerning Nominated Products including the specification and delivery conditions. Sysco Ireland shall have no responsibility for the selection of any supplier of Nominated Products or for their performance.

14.3 The Buyer shall be responsible for forecasting its requirements for any new Nominated Products for the first 6 weeks of the relevant supply.

14.4 Where Sysco Ireland has agreed to purchase Nominated Products, Sysco Ireland shall purchase Nominated Products from suppliers at the price agreed with the suppliers by the Buyer and on the basis of Sysco Ireland’s procurement and payment terms and Supplier Charter from time to time in force. The Buyer shall procure the compliance of the nominated supplier with such terms and with any delivery instructions notified by Sysco Ireland.

14.5 For the avoidance of doubt, Sysco Ireland will not be liable to pay the nominated supplier for Nominated Products unless and until it has received full payment in cleared funds from the Buyer in respect of such Nominated Products. Where the Buyer has made only part payment of total amounts invoiced by Sysco Ireland, monies received will be allocated first to the payment of Sysco Ireland’s wholesale product debt and then to Nominated Product stock ordered on the Buyer’s behalf.

14.6 For the avoidance of doubt, in no circumstance will Sysco Ireland be liable to pay the supplier of Nominated Products for such Nominated Products except as set out in clause 14.5 above, including, but not limited to, where a deterioration of the Buyer’s financial situation or its insolvency leaves it unable pay its invoices in full to Sysco Ireland and Sysco Ireland is holding stock of Nominated Products. Where the Buyer has failed to order or pay for Nominated Product stock for any reason and Sysco Ireland is holding stock of Nominated Products, the supplier will be offered the opportunity to collect the Nominated Product stock from Sysco Ireland, or alternatively will instruct Sysco Ireland to dispose of such Nominated Products at the supplier’s expense.

14.7 Sysco Ireland shall endeavour to set up new nominated suppliers within 28 days of the Buyer and the nominated supplier submitting complete and accurate information to Sysco Ireland, with the content and in the format required by Sysco Ireland from time to time.

14.8 The Buyer will give Sysco Ireland a minimum of 14 days’ notice of changes in prices charged by nominated suppliers and a minimum of 28 days’ notice of any new Nominated Products.

14.9 If the Buyer requires Sysco Ireland to cease deliveries of any particular Nominated Product (a “Delisted Product”) it shall give Sysco Ireland not less than 14 days’ notice of the date upon which it wishes Sysco Ireland to cease delivery thereof (the “Delisting Date”).

14.10 If at the Delisting Date Sysco Ireland is still in possession of any surplus stock of the Delisted Product (“Surplus Stock”), Sysco Ireland and the Buyer shall cooperate to ensure that such Surplus Stock is sold, or otherwise disposed of, in the most costeffective and ethical manner possible for both parties. However, if Sysco Ireland is still in possession of Surplus Stock within 14 days of the Delisting Date, the Surplus Stock shall be the responsibility of the Buyer.

14.11 The Buyer shall be responsible for any costs or losses resulting from Surplus Stock, or from the shelf life expiry, waste, discontinuance of stock, or unordered stock of Nominated Products at any time, including upon the termination for any reason of any Contract between Sysco Ireland and the Buyer. The Buyer will indemnify and hold harmless Sysco Ireland in respect of any liability, claims, or losses arising in connection with Nominated Product stock held by Sysco Ireland, including for the avoidance of doubt, any claim by a nominated supplier in relation to payment for such Nominated Product stock.

14.12 The Buyer shall be responsible for ensuring that all Nominated Products, when delivered to or collected by, Sysco Ireland, shall conform with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to: the Food Safety Act 1990 (as amended by the Food Standards Act, 1999); the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act, 1998; Labelling / FIC: Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011); Hygiene Package (EC) No. 852/2004 and 853/2004 and regulation (EC) No. 178/2002; Microbiological Criteria Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005, Regulation (EU) 2017/625, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/624, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/625, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/626, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/627 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/628; and all local regulations and legislation. Sysco Ireland shall have no liability to the extent that this is not the case. In the event of any actions or claims of any kind against Sysco Ireland, and any liabilities or losses therefrom, related to the failure of Nominated Products to meet the

requirements of this clause, the Buyer shall fully defend, indemnify and hold harmless Sysco Ireland

14.13 The Buyer shall be responsible for ensuring that the Nominated Products are sourced from reputable suppliers who have achieved a nationally recognised product safety standard or have been formally assessed by the Buyer as acceptable on product safety, legality, and integrity grounds.

14.14 Sysco Ireland may refuse or remove any Nominated Product at any time by providing notice in writing to the Buyer.

14.15 Sysco Ireland shall not be obliged to carry out any checks or quality control inspections in relation to Nominated Products and Nominated Products are sold by Sysco Ireland to the Buyer on this basis.

14.16 Sysco Ireland shall be entitled to charge the Buyer in respect of the stocking and delivery of the Nominated Products (the “Case Rate”). Sysco Ireland shall be entitled to adjust the Case Rate at its sole discretion.

14.17 The Buyer acknowledges and agrees that the inability of Sysco Ireland to perform any part of the Contract by reason of the performance deficiencies of any of the suppliers of Nominated Products shall not be deemed to be a breach of the Contract by Sysco Ireland, and that, in such circumstances, the Buyer will pursue its remedies directly against the defaulting supplier of the Nominated Product and no such performance deficiencies shall be counted in the calculation of any service levels agreed between Sysco Ireland and the Buyer.

14.18 Unless otherwise agreed, Sysco Ireland may in its sole discretion delist any Nominated Product where the Buyer’s requirement for such Product falls below 20 cases per week

15. DATA PROTECTION

15.1 “Data Protection Legislation” shall mean means any applicable laws concerning the protection of personal data or privacy to which the relevant party is subject, including: (i) the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (the “GDPR”); (ii) any legislation which supplements the GDPR; and (iii) any legislation which implements the European Community’s Directive 2002/58/EC, in each case as amended, supplemented or replaced from time to time. Capitalised terms used in this clause 15 and not defined elsewhere in these Terms and Conditions shall have the meaning given to such terms in the GDPR.

15.2 Both parties will comply with all applicable requirements of the Data Protection Legislation.

15.3 The parties acknowledge that for the purposes of the Data Protection Legislation, each party will act as an independent Controller in respect of any Processing

of Personal Data carried out in connection with these Terms and Conditions. If and to the extent that the parties act as joint controllers, or one party acts as a processor on behalf of the other party, the parties shall promptly meet and negotiate in good faith to enter into an agreement which meets all applicable requirements under Data Protection Legislation in respect of such arrangement.

15.4 The Buyer will ensure that it has all necessary and appropriate consents and notices in place to enable the lawful transfer of the Personal Data to Sysco Ireland.

16.

ANTI-FACILITATION OF TAX AVOIDANCE

16.1 The Buyer shall:

16.1.1 not engage in any activity, practice or conduct which would constitute either: (a) a UK tax evasion facilitation offence under section 45(1) of the Criminal Finances Act 2017; or (b) a foreign tax evasion facilitation offence under section 46(1) of the Criminal Finances Act 2017;

16.1.2 have and shall maintain in place throughout the term of the Contract such

measures as are reasonable to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion by another person (including without limitation employees of the Buyer); and

16.1.3 promptly report to Sysco Ireland any request or demand from a third party to facilitate the evasion of tax within the meaning of Part 3 of the Criminal Finances Act 2017, in connection with the performance of the Contract;

16.2 The Buyer shall ensure that any person associated with the Buyer who is performing services in connection with the Contract does so in compliance with obligations equivalent to those imposed on the Buyer in Condition 16.1 (“Relevant Tax Evasion Terms”). The Buyer shall be responsible for the observance and performance by such persons of the Relevant Tax Evasion Terms, and shall be directly liable to Sysco Ireland for any breach by such persons of any of the Relevant Tax Evasion Terms. For the purposes of Condition 16.1, the meaning of reasonable prevention procedures shall be determined in accordance with any guidance issued under section 47 of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 and a person associated with the Buyer includes but is not limited to any subcontractor of the Buyer.

17. ADDITIONAL TERMS

17.1 The Buyer will not assign or transfer or purport to assign or transfer to any other person the Contract or the benefit thereof or the benefit of any condition, warranty or guarantee or other term or condition (express or implied) forming part thereof or relating to the Products.

17.2 Failure or delay on the part of Sysco Ireland in enforcing any provision of the Contract shall not be construed as a waiver of any of Sysco Ireland’s rights under the Contract. Any waiver by Sysco Ireland of any breach of, or any default under, any provision of the Contract by the Buyer shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach or default and shall in no way affect the other terms of the Contract.

17.3 If any provision of the Contract is found by any Court, tribunal or other administrative body of competent jurisdiction to be wholly or partly illegal, invalid, void, voidable, unenforceable or unreasonable it shall to the extent of such illegality, invalidity, voidness, voidability, unenforceability or unreasonableness be deemed severable and the remaining provisions of the Contract and the remainder of such provision shall continue in full force and effect.

17.4 Sysco Ireland may make available certain promotions from time to time. The Buyer shall be bound by any additional terms that apply to any promotions and the Buyer shall be responsible for ensuring the Buyer contact registered to receive the promotion is correct and updated accordingly from time to time.

17.5 The parties to the Contract do not intend that any term of the Contract will be enforceable by virtue of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 by any person who is not a party to it.

17.6 Telephone calls (inbound and outbound) and email correspondence with Sysco Ireland may be recorded or monitored. By using or accepting such communication methods, the Buyer agrees to the recording or monitoring of the same for quality purposes and training.

17.7 Any written communication given pursuant to the Contract must be sent by registered or first-class post to the registered office of the addressee or such other address as may have been notified in writing and shall be deemed to have been received by the addressee two days after the date of posting.

17.8 If the Buyer is a partnership the liability of the individual partners to Sysco Ireland shall be joint and several.

17.9 The signature on behalf of a Buyer who is a limited company by any person purporting to sign with the Buyer’s authority shall bind the Buyer and the Buyer shall be liable to comply with the terms of the Contract.

17.10 The Buyer shall be liable to comply with the terms of the Contract and pay for any Products which are ordered using its Buyer account number

This Contract will be governed and construed in all respects in accordance with the laws of Ireland and the Irish courts will have exclusive jurisdiction (except as set out in this clause 18) in respect of any disputes or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) relating to or arising from these Terms and Conditions. Where the Buyer’s principal place of business is located or incorporated in Northern Ireland, nothing in this clause shall limit the right of any entity within the Sysco Ireland group or any of its Affiliates to take proceedings against the Buyer in the courts of Northern Ireland.

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