April Newsletter

I would like to thank all of our customers for their support and hope you have enjoyed some nice wines along the way. I started Vegan Tipples out of frustration at the lack of information about vegan alcohol and to ensure that I was
confident in the wines I was choosing to drink. It is great to see the progress made in the last five years and that more and more people are embracing an animal friendly way of living. Cheers to the next five years! "Happy Drinking!"

It is also that time of year for new wines and vintages. We already have some exciting additions and keep your eyes out over the coming weeks for even more. I am trying lots of new wines at the moment (it's a tough job, but someone has to do it!), so drop me an email if you have a favourite grape you are looking for.
April also brings us Easter. We have some great recommendations for you to help with the celebrations over the bank holiday weekend.

Spring Box

We're delighted to introduce our new Spring Box. Just £55 for six mixed wines perfect for the season including:
Cava L'Escapada, Costa Vera Chardonnay, Mont Rocher Viognier, Bella Modella Pinot Grigio Blush, Simonsig Chenin
Blanc/Pinotage and Felicitte Grenache Noir.
Visit our website for full details and to order now!

Wine Tasting Evening

Not long now until we host our next Wine Tasting evening on Friday 7 April. If you'd like to book for our May Wine Tasting on 12 May, please book now to avoid disappointment.
For just £15 you get to enjoy tasting six superb wines (including a welcoming glass of fizz) and plate of delicious
vegan food.

Bespoke Wine Tasting Events

In addition to the Vegan Tipples Wine Tasting evenings, we are also delighted to offer you a bespoke Wine Tasting event in your chosen location. This is a fabulous way to entertain your guests, enjoying and learning about some outstanding vegan wines, either in the comfort of your own home or at a venue of your choice. We'll be happy to outline all of the available options to tailor an exclusive event to your exact requirements. To discuss how Vegan Tipples can help you deliver an event that your guests will remember, please get in touch by emailing susan@vegantipples.co.uk

Malbec World Day - 17th April

Who doesn't love a decent bottle of Malbec? One of our favourite Malbecs on the Vegan Tipples catalogue is Man Meets Mountain, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2022
"Great things are done when men and mountains meet, this is not done by jostling in the street”.
The quest for higher quality has seen Argentina's most ambitious winemakers push into the Andes foothills where the higher altitude and meagre soils produce the finest grapes. "Man Meets Mountain celebrates those that face up
to and conquer the challenges posed by nature and brings to you a harmonious Malbec, packed full of blueberry, blackcurrant and plum and a complex and delicious finish."
Just £10.75 a bottle.

New Wine Alert!!

We are delighted to have another addition from the Wild and Wilder vineyards, Wild & Wilder, The Pugilist Cabernet Sauvignon, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia, 2021 This bottle pairs beautifully with roasts and barbecues:
"Sometimes you’ve got to stick up for yourself… Fight for what is right in this world and uphold some good old fashioned values. Of course, one must always retain ones manners and obey the rules just ask the Pugilist. He’s powerful, thick skinned but well-bred and with the manners and sense of fair play of a true gent. Benchmark Cabernet aromas of cassis, herbs and subtle hints of mocha. Lovely balance, rich fleshy fruit with a well structured, lengthy finish."
Just £11.99 a bottle.

Barra Atlantic Gin

The adventurous spirit of the Barra people inspires this unique, award-winning Barra Atlantic Gin. which is distilled from 17 specially selected botanicals, capturing the essence of the beautiful island. With the key botanicals hand foraged from the shores that surround their Island home on the edge of the Atlantic.  "Each botanical plays an
important part in our gin, which creates a unique and distinctive flavour that embodies the fearless Island spirit. Foraged from the shores of our remote Isle of Barra, Carrageen seaweed provides a bold, maritime flavour, with a mentholic lean and a pinch of salty air."

Just £37 a bottle

Here's an idea for trying something new.

Try 50ml Barra
Atlantic Gin, Pink/Red
Grapefruit, Tonic Water and Ice or 50ml Barra Atlantic Gin, 3 Strawberries sliced, Black peppercorns and a grinder and Tonic Water

Happy Easter!!!

Our recommendations for the all-important Easter Sunday meal are Cartlidge and Browne, Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast, USA, 2019
"This Cabernet starts out with rich, delicious red fruits on the nose that flows into cherry, watermelon, candied plum and crème brûlée. The soft, yet fine, tannins have notes of coffee, rose petals and wet slate." and
Cartlidge and Browne, Chardonnay, North Coast, California, USA, 2021
"Burgundian in style with elegant mineral complexity combined with the slightest of caramel and brown sugar notes. Aromas of a green apples and honeysuckle lead to a palate that is both silky and generous. Flavours of pear, melon and light citrus with aromatics of straw, lemon and oak tones of sweet caramel and hazelnut."
Both £17.49 a bottle.

Another Easter Recommendation:

For spring in a glass try this delicious Maison Antech, Crémant De Limoux, Cuvée Françoise, Languedoc, France.
If the label itself doesn't already entice you, then what is inside the bottle definitely will:
"Vibrant greengage and white flower aromas combine with a hint of lemon curd, giving the wine a fresh, vibrant appeal. These are reflected on the palate with an additional mineral character, finely structured acidity, and persistent bubbles elevating the components." Perfect for your Easter aperitif!
£17.99 a bottle.

Wine Of The Month

Le Bio Balthazar Minervois 2020 is our Vegan Tipples #WineOfTheMonth!
"Deep Ink garnet-red with purple tints. Complex and rich nose with rosemary, blackcurrant, black cherries and garrigue. Full and smooth attack, balanced and unctuous."
Just £12.75 a bottle.