RECENT NEWS

Sam talks with Sian Simpson on the Bountifull Podcast

Sam recently sat down with award winning businesswoman Sian Simpson at Bountifull - a movement dedicated to exploring the richness of life - to discuss his winemaking philosophy, his personal and professional journey, the importance of terroir, and finding balance, authenticity and joy, both in wine and in life.

Listen to their conversation here.

Peninsula Viticultores collaborate on Gary Barlow Organic wine range

Peninsula Viticultores, run by Masters of Wine, Sam Harrop and Andreas Kubach, is pleased to announce the launch of the Gary Barlow Organic wine range.

Peninsula Viticultores collaborated with the Take That frontman to produce Spanish white and red blends, made from grapes grown in certified organic plots in Castilla with old, low-yielding vines.

The range launches in October 2021 in Morrisons stores across the UK.

Read more about the collaboration and Gary Barlow Organic wines here.

Biogenic Amines – The Impact on Wine Sanitary Status and Quality

As part of the IMW webinar series, and in collaboration with Lallemand Oenology, Sam Harrop MW will moderate a webinar covering the topic of biogenic amines.

Panelists Dr. Patrick Lucas, Dr. Sibylle Krieger-Weber and Sophie Parker-Thomson MW will share their knowledge, discussing the significance to consumers and producers, and the impact on wine sanitary status and quality.

This is a webinar takes place on 22 July (NZST) and is open to anyone who wishes to attend. Find more details about the event and register here.  

Introducing the Tūrangawaewae Series + Virtual Tasting

Tūrangawaewae is a Maori word that that refers to a strong sense of identity or belonging felt through deep connection to a place.

The Tūrangawaewae series brings to life this idea through specially selected parcels from exceptional vineyards in some of the lesser-known wine regions of New Zealand. Expressing an abundance of personality and character unique to these sites, these are wines that have truly found where they belong.

To celebrate the launch of the series, we have a special mixed case offer as well as a virtual tasting Oct 21. Check out the event details here.