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Bristol’s Wine Weekend
Crush is a weekend long wine festival, taking place in venues across the city and working with some of its finest independents.
Each tasting, talk or unique wine menu offer is crafted to give its audience a unique experience
where they can enjoy exciting wine, learn a thing or two and have fun
Cotham:
We are delighted to offer a taste of Germany, wines that are both modern and traditional.
First wine: FIO Ratzelhaft Weiss, 2015 Mosel, Germany
A modern , riper style of the iconic Riesling from the Mosel with great depth of fruit and mineral balance.
Second wine : Mack’s Silvaner, 2015, Franken , Germany
From the very traditional region of Franken , this Silvaner shows notes of pear & melon balanced by a long citrus finish.
North Street :
We are delighted to offer a taste of Alsace, France.
First wine : Mittnacht, Cuvee Gyotaku, 2015, Alsace,France
A brilliantly crafted blend of Riesling, Pinot Gris, Muscat and Gewurztraminer, lots of stone fruits, rose petal and mineral overtone.
Second wine : Bruno Sorg, Pinot Noir 2016, Alsace,France
Elegant and restrained, vivacious nose filled with summer berries, cherry and a hint of spice.
We are delighted to offer by the glass, Germany meets Alsace.
All four wines that are offered as free tasters at our Cotham and North Street Shops will be on to purchase by the glass,
along with more information and tasting notes provided by our staff.
Prices will vary.
We are holding our Madeira Day on Saturday 2nd December.
There two Madeiras on tasting in all three shops with Traditional Molasses Cake to taste.
On Friday 8th December we have Black Cow Vodka and the cheese on tasting in all shops. Situated on England’s West Dorset coast they produce the worlds only Pure Milk Vodka made entirely from the milk of grass grazed cows and nothing else.
Fresh whole milk makes an exceptionally smooth vodka with a unique creamy character.
The milk is separated into curds and whey. The curds are used to make cheese, the whey is fermented into a beer using a special yeast that converts the milk sugar into alcohol. This milk beer is then distilled and treated to a secret blending process.
The vodka is then triple filtered and finished, before being hand bottled.
Black Cow is made from the same milk that is used to make Barber’s 1833 cheddar,
and the Black Cow Deluxe Cheddar.
Plus on Thursday 13th December Psychopomp Microdistillery will be at Cargo serving Mulled Gin on Thursday 13th of December.
Cheers
KINGS OF MALBEC ALTOS LOS HORMIGAS WINE DINNER
Wednesday 27th September – 7.30pm
The Kensington Arms,
35-37 Stanley Road,
BS6 6NP
£45
In the heart of the stunning Mendoza wine region lies a very special estate.
Established in 1995 by Alberto Antonini, a well known Tuscan winemaker,
and the young entrepreneur Antonio Morescalchi, Altos Los Hormigas
has developed into one of Argentina’s leading estates.
Pioneers of the terroir in the region, they produce some really pure wines showing
elegance and refinement that it not always captured in this area.
A biodynamic approach in the vineyard and minimal intervention in the winery are practices dictated by Altos’ philosophy to ensure the wines stay true to their place of origin.
So, this is your opportunity to try the most fascinating range of Malbecs a winery has to offer.
The enigmatic Antonio will be with us to guide you through his magnificent wines.
A three course dinner from the fabulous team at The Kensington Arms will be served alongside.
Reservation is by payment prior to the event at;
Cotham 0117 973 1620; North Street 0117 963 3331: Cargo 0117 302 0038
www.corksofbristol.com
www.thekensingtonarms.co.uk
www.altosloshormigas.com
Wednesday 10th May – 7.30pm
The Kensington Arms, 35-37 Stanley Road, BS6 6NP
In the upper reaches of the Douro Valley, on the rivers most dramatic meander, sits an iconic estate.
Quinta do Vale de Meao produces some of the world’s most stylish wines
from its rugged surroundings.
Bought and established by the legendary lady of Port, Dona Antonia Adelaide Ferreira,
in 1877, it has been the stage for many pioneering feats of winemaking and viticulture in the Douro.
It is now the 6th generation of the family, Xito Olazabal, that will be with us to host the tasting.
He will feature 3 vintages of the Quinta do Vale Meao legendary estate wine
together with his Meandro and Monte Meao wines.
A three course dinner from the fabulous team at The Kensington Arms will be served alongside.
This is a truly exciting opportunity try these most sought after wines.
Reservation is by payment prior to the event at;
Cotham 0117 973 1620; North Street 0117 963 3331: Cargo 0117 302 0038
www.quintadovalemeao.pt
WINE DINNER
DANIEL RAMOS
DISTINCTIVE TASTE OF SPAIN
Wednesday 29th March – 7.30pm
The Kensington Arms, 35-37 Stanley Road, BS6 6NP
£45
Based in the Gredos Mountains, west of Madrid, Daniel Ramos is utilising Garnacha with some astonishing results. He’s brought to life abandoned vineyards; combines ancient and modern winemaking techniques and makes wines with minimal intervention. Thus giving his wines multiple threads of flavour and amazing depth.
It is an honour to have Daniel here to host the evening and the team at the Kensington Arms (recently included in the Top 50 Gastropub Awards) have created a tasting menu to compliment these extraordinary wines.
Spain is producing such exciting and distinctive wine at present, especially from this part of the country. This is a great opportunity to try it at its best!
Reservation is by payment prior to the event at;
Cotham 0117 973 1620; North Street 0117 963 3331: Cargo 0117 302 0038
www.daniel-ramos.es
