FCP Wines

From humble beginnings in 2005 Berton Vineyards has grown into one of the 20 largest Wineries in Australia (Wine Industry Directory, 2011), Both the winery and their wines have received strong reviews and accolades internationally. In 2014 they were rated as one of the top 20 producers in terms of quality in Australia. They put their success down to maintaining personal relationships with their customers....

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Berton Vineyards From humble beginnings in 2005 Berton Vineyards has grown into one of the 20 largest Wineries in Australia (Wine Industry Directory, 2011), Both the winery and their wines have received strong revi…

Folc: dry English rosé crafted in the heart of the Kentish countryside ❤️​​​​​​​​
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As you evolve, so does folc and when envisioning ideas for our new look, we chose to focus on the essence of what folc represents:​​​​​​​​
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Together we've crafted our new image that reflects our love for rural England and celebrates our locally sourced, quality ingredients.​​​​​​​​
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Todays Oxford Times has a quite remarkable review of our restaurant. After you’ve read it head over to our website and book a table. We have one late cancellation table for this Saturday if you fancy treating yourselves. You should you’re worth it….!
Here’s the link to the website book now!
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VOTE NOW: The Best Newcomer 2020 category in the Ox In A Box Food Awards - Ox In A Box Welcome to the Ox In A Box Food Awards 2022 and here is our first category Best Newcomer 2020, listed in alphabetical order: What a brave time to open up Welcome to the Ox In A Box Food Awards and here is our first category in alphabetical order: Best Newcomer 2020!

This is our second event & we are MEGA EXCITED...... again! If you attended the wine & cheese night, then you know what you are missing..... which probably explains why most of you are coming to "A Taste of Whisky". Can't wait to see you there & remember to pre-book as spaces are filling up quickly.....

A taste of Whisky at Whistlers is for absolutely everyone! Whether you've never tried it, think you don't like it or know that you love it. This event will give you the opportunity to dive deeper into the wonderful world of Whisky. Taste x6 single malt Scottish Whisky's accompanied by a delicious selection of home made Whisky nibbles, plus a glass of beer or wine on arrival. And a few other sneaky surprises...... the perfect occasion for any festive treat. An intimate evening & bookings are therefore essential, £35pp pre-payment is required to secure your spot.

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A TwinTown Fundraiser for SpecialEffect A TwinTown Fundraiser for SpecialEffect sponsored by Urban Element & Ellard Outloud

Happy Hallow-Wine!

Its spooky season once again and that means the autumn chill is setting in. Our Spanish Tempranillo is just what you need to warm up your taste buds. Think about the aesthetically pleasing pumpkin spice flavouring, but in your wine glass instead!

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Here at First Class Wines, we are committed to the development of our trade partner teams. We endeavour to help our partners grow through the sharing of industry specific knowledge.

The Learning Hub is a space for all our trade partners and customers to access all the information they will ever need about our products, all the way from the vines to the glass of your customers.

Watch this space to see the launch of The Learning Hub soon!

"The proof is in the drinking"

We know how easy it is to sell a product we love, that's why we encourage all our trade partners to actively get their teams and customers involved in tasting events to really get to know and love the wines they are working with!

We know our wines are delicious and perfectly matched to various foods and occasions. That's why it is so important to share this knowledge through tasting, this may very well open the door to many new experiences and favourites that you may never have thought to try if not for a tasting opportunity.

As a business, we put our trade partners first. We are committed to offering the highest levels of customer service, trusted by many of the finest restaurants, pubs, schools and University Colleges to deliver quality wines
coupled with industry leading customer service.

Our wines are exclusive, often award winning, and not available in supermarkets or large multi-chain retailers such as Majestic, additionally, we are committed to offering excellent value for money at all price points

Delivery is always next day but in an emergency we will endeavour to deliver sooner.

At First Class Wines, we strive to seek out the most exceptional and exclusive
wines from around the world to empower our trade partners to stand out from
the crowd through reinforcing their wine selections.

We have a commitment to sustainable wine production, transportation and
packaging. We do this by championing smaller producers both locally and
from around the world who we trust to sustainably develop the very best
produce for us to distribute to our trade partners.

In the early 1950s, Don Juan Munoz-Lopez arrived from Andalucia to farm grapevines. To him work is always more important than recognition and soil marks the rhythm of farm work.

In 2004, his sons decided to build a winery to produce high-quality wines with great fascination for innovation. In April that same year, they founded Las Perdices in the heart of their vineyard in Agrelo where they grew up and learned how to make wine.

The winery holds a capacity of 1,200,000 litres in stainless steel tanks of various capacities in order to optimize processes and better distribute their finest products.

La Bonita Malbec Reserve

The Reserve Malbec is full of ripe plum fruits, sweet tannins, dark chocolate and mocha. A full-bodied wine, with juicy tannins and flavour that lingers. Best enjoyed with full flavoured food.

Country: Argentina, Winery: Las Perdices, Grape: Malbec, Colour: Red, Year: 2020

La Bonita Pinot Grigio

Light and refreshing with subtle citrus aromas, floral nuances and a crisp finish. Great as an appetizer or as a partner to seafood and fish-based dishes.

Country: Argentina, Winery: Las Perdices, Grape: Pinot Grigio, Colour: White, Year: 2019

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The grand rounded gables of The Wine Portfolio’s Cellar Door are a distinctive feature of the lush green pastures of Katikati, New Zealand. Since 1978 the estate has been a place where winemaking is seen as an art, not just a business.

New Zealand’s temperate, maritime climate and rich, free-draining volcanic soils have brought new intense flavours and styles to the world wine market. With vineyards in prime locations such as Hawkes Bay and Marlborough, The Wine Portfolio combines the finest grapes with the best winemaking techniques, as well as passion from their dedicated winemakers.

They have taken the boutique winery approach to winemaking by controlling the entire process – from grafting our own cuttings, developing our own vineyards and viticultural techniques, and investing in the best technology possible. Owning 503 planted hectares of vineyards, The Wine Portfolio has a secure supply of grapes that are grown specifically to match their wine styles.

Penny Lane Sauvignon Blanc

Aromas of pineapple, gooseberries and guava dominate. The weighty palate presents passion fruit and gooseberry with a zesty lime backbone and a lengthy finish.

Country: New Zealand, Winery: The Wine Portfolio, Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Style,: Juicy, fruity, Colour: White, Year: 2020, New Zealand Regions: Marlborough

Penny Lane Pinot Noir Reserve

The grapes are selected from the inland, elevated Matapiro region and matures in French Oak Barriques. This vintage shows very good depth of vibrant plum and spice flavours, fresh and smooth.

Country: New Zealand, Winery: The Wine Portfolio, Grape: Pinot Noir, Style: Full and spicy, Colour: Red, Year: 2019, New Zealand Regions: Marlborough

It has been more than 60 years since our family is part of this wonderful world of wine. The first steps were given by my parents in San Rafael, province of Mendoza in Argentina. In those lands so far away and yet so endearing to the Spanish emigrants, it was there where with great enthusiasm, tenacity and much effort they made their first wines.

Years later, with much-accumulated experience they decided to return to their origin in Spain following a new dream. From that time until today, Reserva de la Tierra has not left a single moment working, from tradition to innovation in each and every one of the Group’s initiatives.

Today our company is admired and respected around the world for its constant adaptation to changes, its innovative vision and its respect for work in harmony with the environment. A special mention is to be made of our values regarding the people who are a key part of this great family. We especially value honesty and above all the entrepreneurship.

Citrusly (Blackberry) Syrah Tinto
Medium-bodied and full of fruity flavours. Smooth, delicate tannins.

Country: Spain, Winery: Reserva De La Tierra, Grape: Syrah, Colour: Red, Year: 2020, Spain Regions: Tierra de Castilla

Citrusly (Pear) Verdejo Blanco
Light, zingy, as refreshing as a dip in the sea, with bright citrusy flavours.

Country: Spain, Winery: Reserva De La Tierra, Grape: Verdejo, Colour: White, Year: 2020, Spain Regions: Tierra de Castilla

Citrusly (Strawberry) Tempranillo Rosado
Vibrant Spanish rose with fruity aromas and flavours. Expect a pop of summer in your mouth.

Country: Spain, Winery: Reserva De La Tierra, Grape: Tempranillo, Year: 2020, Spain Regions: Tierra de Castilla

Jean-Claude Mas has significantly grown and enhanced Domaines Paul Mas with the acquisition of several carefully selected properties throughout the Languedoc. His portfolio of estates now accounts for over 440 acres of premium vineyards, planted with 25 different varieties, including Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Viognier and Chardonnay. Above all else, his vineyards are maintained at the utmost quality so as to yield the highest calibre grapes.

Claude Val wines are blends of several noble and traditional grape varieties, to obtain the maximum fruit expression and provide immediate pleasure.

These wines are approachable, easy drinking and are fantastic value for money!

Claude Val Red, IGP Pays d'Oc

Light garnet red with purple tints. Complex with plum and raspberry notes evolving towards soft spice aromas. Fruity, rich and round. Smooth and well-balanced finishing on liquorice notes.

Country: France, Winery: Claude Val, Grape: Carignan, Grenache, Merlot, Syrah, Style: Complex, Colour: Red, Year: 2018, France Regions: Vin de Pays

Claude Val, Rose IGP Pays d'Oc

Pink cherry colour with aromas of both floral, cherry and red fruits. The palate is rich, smooth and well-balanced with red fruits and raspberry. Long finish.

Country: France, Winery: Claude Val, Grape: Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Style: Light and Fruity, Year: 2019, France Regions: Vin de Pays

Claude Val White, IGP Pays d'Oc

Bright gold with green tints. Complex nose with citrus and white flowers evolving towards tropical fruit aromas. Fruity, rich and vivid palate which is ample, well-balanced and long lasting.

Country: France, Winery: Claude Val, Grape: Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, Chasan, Mauzac, Style: Light and Fruity, Colour: White, Year: 2019, France Regions: Vin de Pays

Vinoir Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting Notes
The wine features aromas of gooseberries fruit, with hints of peach and lemon. The finish is crispy and fresh with good balance.

Country: Chile, Winery: De Aguirre Winery, Grape: Sauvignon Blanc, Colour: White, Year: 2019, Regions: Central Valley

Vinoir Merlot

Tasting Notes
Our Merlot has a bright ruby-violet color. The wine has intense with abundant notes of ripe red fruits, plum and pepper hints. Its tannins are sweet and velvety. It has a long and lingering finish.

Country: Chile, Winery: De Aguirre Winery, Grape: Merlot, Style: Complex, Colour: Red, Year: 2020, Regions: Central Valley

As a result of the passion and professionalism of our more than 180 collaborators, from their different departments, offices and work areas, we have become one of the fastest growing wineries in Chile in the last 10 years.

This success is reflected in obtaining more than 130 gold medals and various national and international awards achieved in important and prestigious wine competitions around the world.

VDA, Viña De Aguirre, was the most awarded Chilean winery in 2011. We want to share this great news with our clients who have helped us to continue making excellent wines and achieve these recognitions.

Pinot Grigio , Colli Vicentini, DoC Vicenze

Tasting Notes
Straw yellow in colour with golden reflexes. The bouquet is ample with floral and fruity notes. The wine is full, pleasant and well-balanced.

Country: Italy, Winery: Colli Vicentini, Grape: Pinot Grigio, Colour: White, Year: 2019, Region: Veneto

Colli Vincentini Vineyard is situated in the heart of Veneto, between Verona and Venice, an area of ancient volcanic origin with a calling for cultivating grapevines.

This winery was formed in 1955 by 33 passionate founder members headed by Tullio Pranovi, the first Chairman of what was then a cooperative and the leading founder member, to whom a Prosecco DOC Millesimato was recently dedicated in order to commemorate him and stress the importance that the spumante tradition has always had in this firm.

Macon Blanc Villages, J. Depagneux

Unoaked Chardonnay. Aromas of citrus fruit and minerality on the nose. On the palate dry, fresh and fruity.

Country: France, Winery: Depagneux, Grape: Chardonnay, Style: Dry and minerally, Colour: White, Year: 2019, France, Regions: Burgundy

Lyme Bay Winery is the home of LBW Drinks. Our small, dedicated drinks company is full of people who are passionate about producing delicious and award-winning English Wine, Fruit Wine, Cider, Mead, Liqueurs and Spirits from our home in Devon’s beautiful Axe Valley.

Here we combine our knowledge and love of flavours and ingredients with our wine-making skills to craft award-winning traditional drinks, tailored to the 21st-century palate. Each of these amazing products is fermented, blended and aged, as appropriate, right here at the Winery under the supervision of our experienced team.

Classic Cuvée – 2016 New Vintage Release

The Classic Cuvée is an elegant sparkling wine, showing a depth of citrus and stone fruits flavours, along with the more complex secondary aromas of cooked apples, breadcrumbs, honey and almond.
APPEARANCE: Delicate fine bubbles, golden colour with slight blush tint.
NOSE: Underlying lemons, peach and apricot are accompanied by cooked apples, breadcrumbs, honey and almond.
PALATE: Great depth and length, with crisp finesse and full-mouthfeel.

Shoreline Rosé 2019

A delightful Rosé made from pinot noir, pinot précose, and dornfelder grapes. Light, juicy and balanced, Shoreline Rosé is an excellent food wine. Best served lightly chilled.

Berton Vineyards was established in 1996 by Bob and Cherie Berton when they purchased a block of land in High Eden, a sub region of the Barossa Valley, South Australia.

This idyllic property sits 450m above sea level on gently rolling hills. Bob and Cherie set about planting the first Berton Vineyard cuttings that spring - ten acres of Shiraz and seven acres of Chardonnay. In 2005 when the former Southcorp winery in Yenda NSW became available, Bob and Cherie joined with Jamie Bennett, Paul Bartholomaeus and James Ceccato to form Berton Vineyards the company so that it could be in control of it’s own production.

From humble beginnings in 2005 Berton Vineyards has grown into one of the 20 largest Wineries in Australia (Wine Industry Directory, 2011), Both the winery and their wines have received strong reviews and accolades internationally. In 2014 they were rated as one of the top 20 producers in terms of quality in Australia. They put their success down to maintaining personal relationships with their customers.

The Home Farm Chardonnay

Crisp, fresh wine with generous citrus and passion fruit flavours that linger, creating a satisfying finish.

Country: Australia, Regions: South East, Winery: Berton Vineyards, Grape: Chardonnay, Colour: White, Year: 2020

The Home Farm Shiraz

The Home Farm Shiraz is soft and full flavoured with dark fruit aromas and a generous palate of berries with a touch of spice. Ideal with steak or pasta dishes.

Country: Australia, Regions: South East, Winery: Berton Vineyards, Grape: Shiraz, Style: Juicy, fruity, Colour: Red, Year: 2020

The Dahlem family has over 300 years of viticulture in the family. Axel and Frank Dahlem, both graduate engineers, now head the prestigious family business.

Tradition also meets with Innovative winemaking technology and fits well with the classic varietals. Countless awards and medals confirm the reputation of the company and their wines are exported all over the world.

Since 1995 Frank Dahlem is responsible for the cellar and the winery. His wife Christine works in our wine cellar shop and is responsible for unusual gifts and gift baskets. Axel Dahlem works in the vineyard and heads the sales and marketing at home and abroad. Thus, the winery is still firmly in family hands."

Riesling Classic, Dr Dahlem

A wonderfully clean, expression of the Riesling grape. This modern designation allows for fully ripe flavours to come to the fore.

Country: Germany, Winery: Dr Dahlem, Grape: Riesling, Style: Aromatic, Colour: White, Year: 2019, Regions: Nahe

Forward-looking and creative, the cooperative cellar Alma Cersius believes in the idea that a glass of wine should be nothing but delicious. It is a combination of 160 passionate and committed winegrowers who pool their know-how and expertise.

Located in the south of France, in the Languedoc region, and more precisely at the gates of Béziers, Alma Cersius vines thrive on Cers, Portiragnes and Villeneuve-lès-Béziers areas.

Alma Cersius’ vineyard extends over 1200 hectares, fully classified as IGP Pays d’Oc and Coteaux de Beziers. The vineyard benefits from the proximity of the Mediterranean Sea which tempers the heat of the summer months on these alluvial soils made up of pebbles and clay.

Guillaume Aurele Viognier, IGP Pays d'OC

A rare grape variety. Full flavoured layers of luscious apricot and peach fruits with a long clean finish.

Country: France, Winery: Alma Cersius, Grape: Viognier, Style: Juicy, fruity, Colour: White, Year: 2019, Regions: Vin de Pays

Maola is a Chilean company that specializes in crafting effective and customized solutions for all their clients wine needs.
Maola's experienced winemaking team, deep local roots and extensive knowledge of world wine markets enables them to identify, understand and provide their clients with the best possible solutions to fulfil their requests.
Their wines can be developed from a particular region, in any style including blends.

Altitudes Sauvignon Blanc, Reserva

Attractive bright yellow with green stroke pale hints. Intense and elegant style with fresh tropical fruit, such as mango, green melon and peach. Mineral notes and touches of flowers. Aromatic structure and acidity interact to create an appealing palate combined with a light body typical from the variety.

Country: Chile, Winery: Maola, Grape: Sauvignon Blanc, Style: Light and Fruity, Colour: White, Year: 2020, Region: Central Valley

Altitudes Merlot, Reserva

Deep, intense ruby red colour. Neat, fresh and attractive nose dominated by the fruit. The fruit is ripe with lots of plum, cherry, cassis and blackberry intermixed with spicy notes. The wine is medium body and well balanced, with ripe, refined, and smooth tannins. The oak is discreet and well integrated.

Country: Chile, Winery: Maola, Grape: Merlot, Style: Full and spicy, Colour: Red, Year: 2018, Regions: Central Valley

A terroir in the north of Burgundy, a long-established vineyard and winemakers berthed in traditions: a unique crucible of great French wines.

Jules Fillon, with the help of his wife, Camille and their son Louis, who, at the beginning of the 20th century, began to produce wine in order to commercialize it. In 1935, Louis and his wife, Helene, settled in Saint-Bris-le-Vineux at 53 rue Bienvenue Martin, still the home of the estate. At 14, Marc, son of Louis and Helene, began working with his father. In 1985, Herve, son of Mark, decided to join the family business and five years later it was the turn of Frederique, the 3rd daughter of Marc. In 1986, the winery located under the house is not big enough, Frederique and Herve decide to build a winery at the bottom of the village. In 2000, Frederqiue and Herve bought a second cellar because the first is no longer sufficient.

Today, the Fillon estate has 35 hectares of vines including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Aligote.

Petit Chablis, Domaine Fillon

Light gold, rye straw and sublte green hues. Aromas of white flowers and notes of citrus.

Country: France, Winery: Domaine Fillon, Grape: Chardonnay, Style: Light and Fruity, Colour: White, Year: 2019, Regions: Burgundy

Founded in 1834 by a Champagne family passionate about the wines of its region, the Boizel House was established in Epernay, the heart of the Champagne region. Each member of the Boizel family is proud to be part of this wonderful story and to take their turn as the holder of the family traditions that have been passed from father to son (or daughter) since 1834.

The House has an intimate knowledge of each hillside, of each village giving them access to grapes coming from the best crus of the region, which is essential in order to create great Champagnes. Their will to respect the natural qualities of the wines, allows them to produce champagnes the styles of which are appreciated by discerning connoisseurs and are served at the finest tables.

Boizel Brut Reserve Champagne

Tasting Notes
This Cuvee is obtained by a precise blend of the three Champagne grape varieties. Brilliant straw gold in colour. Great finesse with tiny bubbles in swirling columns. Expressive, fine and fresh nose of white flowers, followed by an elegant fruity ambience with notes of white peach, apricot, hints of citrus fruits and brioche. The texture is fresh and round with lovely persistence. 2020 Decanter World Wine Awards Platinum winner

Country: France, Winery: Champagne Boizel, Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Style: Sparkling, Colour: White, Year: NV, Regions: Champagne

Valle Secreto is a project of two families who carried out a dream of making wine with incomparable characteristics at an extraordinary place with great climate and kindness of nature.

Valle Secreto is an innovative project in the industry, with the purpose of delivering to the final consumer a unique and different product, in which distinguishing and typical characteristics of the valley where Valle Secreto cultivates and produces are revived

The goal is to obtain great quality wines, being able to complement wine cultivation and tourism, unifying it all at the areas of the Valley, mixing modern facilities with tradition.

Valle Secreto Syrah, First Edition
Caramel and candy, with very attractive notes of cream and blackberry ice cream. Very tasty palate, pleasant with oak and a long lasting finish.

Country: Chile, Winery: Valle Secreto, Grape: Syrah, Style: Juicy, fruity, Colour: Red, Year: 2018, Regions: Cachapoal Valley

Valle Secreto Cabernet Sauvignon, First Edition
Cherry red, brilliant and attractive. Toasted aromas. Fruit behind the oak, with dehydrated black plum, dried figs and cassis jam.

Country: Chile, Winery: Valle Secreto, Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Style: Complex, Colour: Red, Year: 2018, Chile Regions: Cachapoal Valley

Since its inception in 2000, Attis has gained an almost cult-like status in Spain, recognised not just for the purity and complexity of their Albariños but also their ground breaking 'Atlantic Reds.'

The Farina brothers call the shots here, Robustiano and Baldomero, ably assisted by French oenologist Jean Francois Hebrand and the extended family, including Robustiano Jr. The 12ha estate is located in the Val do Salnes in the heart of Rias Baixas. The vineyards (almost entirely pergola trained) overlook the Arousa estuary and the Atlantic beyond. The rhythm of the estate is of course dictated almost entirely by the ocean and no wine better encapsulates this than Attis Mar which was submerged in a (secret!) inlet and gently rocked by the currents for six months.

Attis Lias Finas Albarino

Tasting Notes
50 year old vines, spontaneous fermentation, 6 months of lees ageing in steel and oak foudres. Flagship Cuvee with stone fruit and iodine intensity.

Country: Spain, Winery: Attis, Grape: Albarino, Colour: White, Year: 2019, Regions: Rias Baixas