The Loire Valley Wine Trade Fair

A major event in the international wine calendar The Loire Valley Wine Trade Fair, Salon des Vins de Loire, will be held on Sunday 30 January, Monday 31 January and Tuesday 01 February 2011 at the Angers Expo Congrès, Route de Paris, 49044 Angers

The Guardian, Fiona Beckett - Wine: Local Heros

Wine: Local Heros
Independent wine merchants have a reputation as being expensive. But set preconceptions aside, and there are bargains to be had the equal of any in a supermarket, says Fiona Beckett

Ten Green Bottles is altogether funkier. This shop and wine bar in Brighton supplies restaurants as diverse as The Fat Duck and MsMarmitelover's Underground Restaurant. They specialise in hard-to-find bottles such as biodynamic Saumur producer Domaine de la Paleine's Scherzo 2008 (£10.99; 14% abv), a lovely, off-dry chenin that would add real class to jazzed-up turkey leftovers (creamy or spicy).

To read the full article click here - Fiona Beckett 'Wine: Local Heros'

Wine Tasting with Gérald at The Wine Shop & Tasting Room, Brighton

On Sunday 10 October Gérald hosted a private wine tasting at The Wine Shop & Tasting Room in Brighton, UK.

The attending 30 guests enjoyed a selection of chenin & cabernet franc wines from Domaine de la Paleine, accompanied by an accords mets et vins, food dishes chosen to compliment each wine sampled.



















(Ten Green Bottles : Sam Devaney, Simon Broad & Gérald Beaumont)

Gérald will be returning to The Wine Shop & Tasting Room on Sunday 21 November 2010 - please contact The Wine Shop & Tasting Room for further information.

The Wine Shop & Tasting Room
9 Jubliee Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1GE

t : +44 (0) 1273 567176
e : shop@tengreenbottles.com

Loire Valley Cabernet Franc Ambassadors

Cabernet Franc Ambassadors - Vinoteca, London - 22 November 2010

Next month Gérald will return to London for an evening dedicated to the Loire Valley Cabernet Franc Ambassadors which will be held at Vinoteca, Wine Bar in London. Of the 35 selected 'ambassadors', Domaine de la Paleine has been referenced twice under AOC Saumur and AOC Saumur-Puy-Notre-Dame:

~AOC Saumur, Cuvée de Printemps 2008
~AOC Saumur-Puy-Notre-Dame 2008

Both of the Cabernet Franc Ambassadors can be sampled at The Wine Shop & Tasting Room in Brighton, UK along with a selection of other Domaine de la Paleine favourites, or purchased online from Ten Green Bottles.

The Irish Veteran & Vintage Car Club

In September 26 vintage cars and 52 car enthusiasts from The Irish Veteran & Vintage Car Club visited Gérald at Domaine for a private wine tour & wine tasting.

Pat Meehan from The Irish Veteran & Vintage Car Club writes the following of their experience.

In September our club ran a motoring holiday to the Loire Valley in France a total of twenty six cars and fifty two car enthusiasts. The event was a great success helped in no small way with ten days of glorious weather.

The highlight of the trip was our visit with Gerald Beaumont at Domaine de la Paleine, a vineyard in Le Puy Notre Dame some 20 kms south west of our base in Saumur.

Gerald was most helpful meeting our cars at our hotel where we were staying and leading the party to the Domaine where we all met in a spacious car park prior to our tour of the vineyard.



Geralds expert knowledge of the wine making process was soon evident - from the planting of the vine in the chalky soil of this region to the final bottling, labelling and packaging of the finished product.

He explained the way of allowing grass to grow between the plants to encourage the vine roots to search for water essential for growth of the chenin vines in this vineyard (an area of over 30 hectares).


The wine produced here is of a high quality, described as full bodied and fruity.

The equipment is of the highest modern standard, from the stainless steel vats to the expensive French oak barrels.

We were impressed with the wine cellars running for nearly a mile under the Domaine giving a constant temperature of 12.c.

Modern machines for turning the bottles compared with a hundred year old wine press once operated by a single donkey were well photographed.

The wine tasting was most enjoyable, again Gerald explaining the young to mature varieties produced in this Domaine - red, white, rosé & sparkling.

At the end of a most interesting two hour tour we were pleased to purchase some of this excellent wine.

Our host Gerald Beaumont and the staff were most informative helpful and friendly. A wine tour which we highly recommend.

Pat Meehan, The Irish Veteran & Vintage Car Club

Oz Clarke's Pocket Wine Guide 2010

Featuring in Oz Clarke's Pocket Wine Guide 2010 Domaine de la Paleine is quoted amongst the better producers in the AOC Saumur and amongst the 'best producers' of the Saumur Brut.

Wine enthusiasts seeking an Oz Clarke style wine tasting can visit Domaine de la Paleine, a beautiful vineyard set in the picturesque village of Le Puy Notre Dame, south of Saumur.

Hosted by Gérald Beaumont, a bilingual French wine professional experience a privately conducted wine course, wine tour & wine tasting at Domaine de la Paleine, sample the Brut Saumur referrenced by Oz Clarke and the many more exquiste wines produced by this highly reputed Domaine.

If the Loire Valley is a little too far to go, you can meet Gérald at The Wine Shop & Tasting Room, Brighton, UK and enjoy a private wine tasting accompanied by an accords mets et vins, wine & food pairing.

Discover with Gérald the diverse wines from Domaine de la Paleine while learning about wine, the vines, food pairing & wine production.

Bonne dégustation.

For further information about our private wine courses, luxury wine breaks, full day Loire Valley wine tours & privately conducted wine tastings please contact Sarah-Jane at: info@loirevalleyuncorked.net

Article : Off Licence News - Ten Green Bottles

Ten Green Bottles opens first wine shop
Ten Green Bottles, the Sussex online wine merchant and wholesaler, makes its first foray into the off-trade this month.
The company is opening a store in Brighton, called The Wine Shop & Tasting Room, which will feature 200 wines sourced direct from producers.

For the full article - Off Licence News, The Voice of Drinks Retailing

Ten Green Bottles at the Underground Market

Think of a combination between part 'Come Dine with me', a festival and the atmosphere on a good bbq in the garden and you have the brilliant Underground Market.

Hosted by one of my favourite foodies and all round inspirational bundle of creative energy Ms Marmite - ie Kirsten, it has developed from the idea behind the Underground Restaurant. In its' second form, the stalls were literally in every room except the bathroom, toilet and her daughters room. The quality of the stalls exhibiting was just outstanding - delicious jerk chicken from the Carib Underground, vegan chocolates from Lorraine and heavenly chocolate brownies (chocolate & me are friends!), the Underground Tea Party girls and wine tasting from Ten Green Bottles.

To read the full article visit - Ten Green Bottles at the Underground Market

Grape Harvest - Les Vendanges

Autumn has arrived in the Loire Valley.

Signalled by the start of les vendanges, grape harvest, next week at Domaine de la Paleine.

6ème Marché des Vins de Saumur

Set along the edge of the Loire river Saumur hosted its 6ème Marché des Vins de Saumur in glorious sunshine and temperatures of 30°C.

Locals and holiday makers got into the spirit of things taking their time to enjoy the festive ambience while sampling local vignerons wine and artisans home produced delicacies.

Proving to be increasingly popular Le Marché des Vins de Saumur is now a two day event, opening on Saturday from 16h00 to 21h00 and again on Sunday from 10h00 to 19h00.

Constance Beaumont made her debut at her first wine festival and joined Papa Beaumont at the stand.

While Augustin, now a novice at these events, decided playing with his favourite cars were far more fun!

7ème Marché des Vins de Saumur will be held the first weekend of September 2011.

The Drinks Business - Virtual Store Turns Physical

Online-based merchant and supplier Tengreenbottles is branching out by opening its first retail outlet this month.

Based in Brighton, East Sussex, The Wine Shop and Tasting Room will feature more than 200 wines, 90% of which are exclusive to the UK store.

The high proportion of exclusive wines at The Wine Shop & Tasting Room are a result of the wines being sourced directly from the vineyard by the company’s owners.

Founding partner Simon Broad said of the project: “This venture gives us the chance to share our love of wine and food with our customers face-to-face, and to showcase little known gems from some of the forgotten wine regions of the world - alongside old favourites.”

Tengreenbottles, which “prides itself on being able to offer unique products," including "a range of premium spirits,” will also stock Camden Town Brewery’s beers in-store, one of the few microbreweries to make a lager alongside ale.

Customers will be able to buy a bottle to take away or to open and enjoy on-premise, while on weekday evenings the store plans to offer a selection of complimentary crostini with any wine purchase.

The new shop can be found on 9 Jubilee Street, Brighton while Tengreenbottles can be visited on www.tengreenbottles.com

The Drinks Business : article by Jane Parkinson, 16 Sep 10

Wine Course : The 'Ultimus' Tasting

In August we welcomed two great wine enthusiasts Shelley & Simon to La Bellevue.

Keen to embark on their passion of ‘wine & French cuisine' Shelley & Simons stay got underway with an extensive wine course - The 'Ultimus' Tasting'.

Privately hosted The 'Ultimus' Tasting is a fun and informative wine course and wine tasting. Comprehensive explanations of wine creation & alchemy from Gérald combined with a private visit of the Domaine makes perfect sense of what can be viewed as an overwhelming subject.

And what of the sampled wines? These can continue to be savoured throughout a stay at La Bellevue.

Wine Tasting : Friday 10 September 2010

For those of you in Brighton this Friday, or able to make it down, we'll be holding an informal wine tasting of our current selection of wines by the glass.

The wine tasting is free of charge, just come along between 5.30 and 6.30pm and we'll talk you through the four reds and whites we are serving, why we chose them, and how they fit into our approach to wine.

We'll also be sending out details this week of the first of our more formal wine tasting programmes, including a talk on some of the basics of wine tasting, and a visit from one of our Loire Valley producers to talk us through his range.

We look forward to seeing you at one of the events soon!

Simon & Sam

Ten Green Bottles, 9 Jubliee Street, Brighton, BN1 1GE

Daily Telegraph : 10 Top Wines from 10 Top Independent Wine Sellers

Small wine sellers have a knack for uncovering some gems.

Ten Green Bottles is the new kid on the Brighton block. Hitherto an online merchant only, specialising in French, Italian and Spanish producers too small for the supermarkets, it opens its first shop this week. This is a great value, terroir-expressive red from Abruzzo, full of ripe, savoury red fruit and silky tannins. Ideal to drink with rich pasta dishes.

By Jonathan Ray, 03 Sep 10

For the full article: Telegraph.co.uk - 10 Top Wines from 10 Top Independent Wine Sellers

The Wine Shop & Tasting Rooms, Brighton

For the latest photographs of The Wine Shop & Tasting Rooms which opened in Brighton on Friday 20 August 2010. Please visit the provided link : The Wine Shop & Tasting Rooms

The Whiffenpoofs of Yale University

Taking a brief moment out of their intensive three month worldwide tour to experience the wines from the Loire Valley.

We welcomed The Whiffenpoofs of Yale University to the Domaine for a private wine tour & wine tasting with Gérald.

About the Whiffenpoofs :
Every year, 14 senior Yale men are selected to be in the Whiffenpoofs, the world's oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group. Founded in 1909, the "Whiffs" began as a senior quartet that met for weekly concerts at Mory's Temple Bar, the famous Yale tavern. Today, the group has become one of Yale's most celebrated and hallowed traditions.

Before their depature to their concert outside of Le Mans we were privilaged to have the Whiffenpoofs sing for us.

Outstanding and moving it was an absolute pleasure to experience Yales oldest tradition. The Whiffenpoofs latest CD has sold out and I'm waiting for their next !


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Ten Green Bottles Wine Shop & Tastings Rooms

After much anticipation we are thrilled to announce on Friday 20 August 2010 at 20h00 the Ten Green Bottles Wine Shop & Tasting Rooms opened in Brighton and word is spreading...

Read article by The Drinks Business - Vitual Store becomes physical

Ten Green Bottles Wine Shop & Tasting Rooms
9 Jubliee Street
Brighton

Harpers Wine & Spirit - Ten Green Bottles Wine Shop & Tasting Rooms, Brighton

As the opening date of Ten Green Bottles Wine Shop & Tasting Rooms nears so word is spreading...

11 Aug 10 : Harpers Wine & Spirit

Ten Green Bottles - Wine Bar & Tasting Rooms

After months of hard work and planning our shared venture of a wine bar with Ten Green Bottles will materialise on 16 August 2010 when Ten Green Bottles Wine Bar & Tasting Rooms will open in Brighton.

The wine bar has evolved greatly since this photograph was taken but it is not my intention to reveal le look just yet.

Sourced from organic and biodynamic wine producers Ten Green Bottles Wine Bar & Tasting Rooms will house an impressive 250 different wine references from across Europe, 80 of which are from France.

Naturally sourcing wine involves tasting wine and in May of this year 'La Bellevue' played host to Sam Devaney and Simon Broad from Ten Green Bottles.

Over a weekend La Bellevue's troglodyte caves were transformed into an impressive salle de dégustation as Gérald, Sam & Simon sampled and decided upon the future wines for the Ten Green Bottles wine bar.

Opening on 16 August 2010 - Ten Green Bottles Wine Bar & Tasting Rooms

Opening August 2010 - Ten Green Bottles Wine Bar & Tasting Rooms

With the planned opening date of Ten Green Bottles Wine Bar & Tasting Rooms nearing our excitement levels are rising on a daily basis - to see how the wine bar is shaping up in Brighton take a tour and visit 'Ten Green Bottles Wine Bar & Tasting Rooms'.

Ten Green Bottles Wine Bar & Tasting Rooms

It is with great delight Gérald and I announce our partnership with Sam Devaney and Simon Broad from Ten Green Bottles.

Our forthcoming venture will see the opening of the first Ten Green Bottles Wine Bar & Tasting Rooms in Brighton very soon.

Below is Ten Green Bottles announcement...

We'll be making more of a formal announcement with more details shortly, but just to let all of you know, we're very excited that we'll soon be opening our first shop and bar.

Tengreenbottles wine shop and tasting rooms will be located in the North Laines area of Brighton, and we're hoping to open mid-August.

As well as a shop area offering a large range of the kind of unique wines, direct from the vineyard, that have made up our list so far.

You'll also be able to enjoy a glass in our lounge area with food designed specifically to match; take a bottle of the shelf and enjoy it with friends; and come along to one of the many wine events we're planning.

More details to follow shortly...

Loire Valley Uncorked

Complimenting our website 'Loire Valley Uncorked' is our new blog - a platform for announcing our exciting news and close association with Ten Green Bottles.

Our specialized and tailored Loire Valley wine tours, including our privately conducted events hosted by Gérald Beaumont in the Loire Valley.