January Newsletter

It's not easy being a small business in the current climate, as we're sure many of you will fully understand and appreciate. So, from the bottom of our hearts, 'thank you!' We couldn't exist without you, of course, and it's such an honour to source the very best vegan drinks we can find for you throughout the seasons.

We hope you all enjoyed the festivities of December, and a Merry Christmas. Now we turn our attention to what has become a very positive new addition to the seasonal calendar - Veganuary!

If you are just starting out on your vegan journey and have recently discovered us, we extend the warmest of welcomes. We're here to answer any questions you may have, at any time - so please don't hesitate to reach out using the contact details below!

Some of you may be embarking upon Dry January. Indeed, the low and no alcohol wine and beer industry is booming, and we're delighted to stock many of the very finest no alcohol wines, which are often sold out at some of the large and trendy west-London department stores! So if your January is set to be a dry one, don't worry, we've got you!

Here's to 2026 bringing you all good things, including lots of fun times and "happy drinking!"

New wines perfect to enjoy this Veganuary!

Indomita, Nostros Pinot Noir Reserva, Casablanca, Chile, 2025

Viña Indómita is a dynamic winemaking team and one of the most exciting winemaking projects in Chile. With vineyards the length of Chile, from Casablanca to Maipo, as well as Maule and Itata, they take full advantage of the region's climatic differences. This wine is made from Casablanca fruit which was fermented in tank at a cool temperature to retain those beautiful aromatics. Intense, deep colour. Aromas of red and black wild berries, truffle, paprika, pepper and clove. The round and silky body so characteristic of ripe Pinot Noir offers a pleasant, persistent and full experience. £10.99

 Simonsig `Sunbird` Sauvignon Blanc 2022

At the helm are the Malan family, descendants of the French Juguenot Jacques Malan who first arrived in the Cape in 1688, although it was the late Frans Malan who pioneered much of what the company stands for today. The Malan family are one of South Africa's most reputable wine producers. The three Malan brothers have passionate commitment towards quality and innovation. Their Sauvignon expresses intense tropical aromas of passionfruit and melon along with notes of nectarine and grapefruit. A flavourful palate showcases an array of tropical fruits, passionfruit and refreshing hints of lime. Excellent structure and depth of flavour is well complimented by fresh acidity and a lingering aftertaste. The perfect Sauvignon Blanc for any occasion. £14.99

Fiuza Alvarinho Reserva 2024

The Mascarenhas Fiuza family has been dedicated to winemaking for over a century. Fiuza Alvarinho belongs to a Fiuza collection of single varietal wines. It's a wine produced to express the best characteristics of Alvarinho grape in their terroir. Enjoy as an aperitif and with all types of soft, creamy vegan cheeses. Also, sushi and sashimi. It has tropical and citrus fruit aromas and some mineral notes. On the palate, fresh and crispy with well balanced acidity with a long finish. £10.99

Here are our Vegan Tipples recommendations for enjoying Dry January...

Dr. Fischer Steinbock Alcohol Free Sparkling

"Fresh and crisp, with a fine mousse. A harmonious blend of aromatic stone fruit and floral flavours, with a perfectly balanced streak of acidity." £12.25

Natureo wines

Award winning wines - Best international producer of non-alcoholic wines at Mundus Vini Non-Alcoholic 2025.

Grenache – Syrah 2022

"This wine is a lovely cherry colour with aromas of pomegranate and redcurrant. Full, clean and balanced on the palate, there's smooth texture and delicate freshness. This would be perfect paired with pasta." £7.99

Natureo Muscat 2023

"Straw yellow. Delicate fruit aroma (Golden Delicious apple). Smooth, luscious, but fresh on the palate with a sensual nuance reminiscent of quince jam." £7.99

Natureo Rosado Cabernet Sauvignon – Syrah 2024

"Berry aromas and soft fruit flavours." £7.99

Winter Boxes

We still have some seasonal boxes available which represent amazing value for money and wines that are perfect to enjoy at this time of the year.

The Boxes include some absolutely cracking wines and we are so happy to have been able to achieve this amazing value for money option for our valued customers, whilst excelling also on the quality of the wines included!

Starting at £65, we have a Box which includes, fizz, a dessert wine and four mixed wines:

Belle Modella Prosecco

This beautifully crafted, sensuously rounded Prosecco posseses a vibrant mousse and a fresh, uplifting aroma.Crisp, deliciously frothy and filled with ripe apple and citrus fruit character.

Paparuda Pinot Grigio

This over delivers! It is textured with delicious honey, citrus fruits and ripe pears on the palate as well as the nose. The finish is clean and refreshing and deliciously Pinot Grigio.

Villa Wolf Pinot Blanc

Fresh and bright aromas come from picking the fruit at the optimal ripeness. Crisp with floral notes and textured stone fruit flavour. This medium-bodied dry wine is complex, not too sweet with just the right amount of acidity creating a great balance.

Baglio Gibellina, Sogno del Sud Organic Nero d'Avola

Deep ruby-red and violet flecks. Intense nose of pomegranate and wild strawberries and hints of red berry fruits. Soft and velvety, full bodied with smooth and sweet tannins.

Painted Wolf Wines 'The Den' Pinotage

Medium-bodied with ripe boysenberry and mulberry, savoury spice, milk chocolate and toasty wood flavours, leading to a bright crisp finish.

Luis Felipe Edwards Late Harvest Viognier Sauvignon Blanc 37cl

The nose is very complex encompassing broad sweet aromas of honey, peaches, applesauce and white flowers. In the mouth it is fatty, with an exquisite sweetness that together with its acidity delivered by the base of Sauvignon Blanc

Our £80 box also includes fizz, four mixed wines and a dessert wine:

Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel ABV 12%

This is a South African 'champagne'. A sparkling wine made in Methode Traditionelle with the same grapes as would produce a Champagne. Flavours of buttered toast and fresh bread, with touches of roast almonds. The mousse is creamy and elegant with delicate bubbles.

Painted Wolf 'The Den' Chenin Blanc

Fresh lemon and pear aromas give way to tropical passion fruit on the nose. Crisp acidity and a hint of oak add to the texture and wonderful fruit flavours linger on the palate.

Stones Throw Chardonnay 13%

Refreshingly unoaked, citrus and white peach flavours combine with a zesty fresh acidity and a clean, bright and linear mineral finish.

Cunning Plan Shiraz 14.5%

Great depth of ripe plum and blackberry fruit flavours. A full bodied wine with a succulent palate, lively spices and fine velvety tannins.

Susumaniello, Boccatino 14%

Made from the indigenous Susumaniello grape variety, this wine has a fruity nose with intense red fruit aromas. On the palate, juniper, liquorice and bramble notes, with a very good length.

Indomita, Nostros Late Harvest 12%

Aromas of white peach, white tea leaves and lychee fill the nose, whilst the palate is clean, bright with a candied lemon peel acidity giving elegance.

Our £90 Box includes fizz, four mixed wines and a Tawny Port:

Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel ABV 12%

Flavours of buttered toast and fresh bread, with touches of roast almonds. The mousse is creamy and elegant with delicate bubbles.

Painted Wolf 'The Den' Chenin Blanc

Fresh lemon and pear aromas give way to tropical passion fruit on the nose. Crisp acidity and a hint of oak add to the texture and wonderful fruit flavours linger on the palate.

Alice Verdeca 13%

Straw yellow in colour, the nose shows aromatic white flowers mixed with citrus notes as well as pear and pineapple. Dry on the palate this is fresh and mineral like.

Cunning Plan Shiraz 14.5%

Great depth of ripe plum and blackberry fruit flavours. A full bodied wine with a succulent palate, lively spices and fine velvety tannins.

Salice Salentino Riserva DOC 14%

This has a bit of everything you want in a red wine: plenty of ripe and juicy berry fruit, but all balanced by well-judged oak, pleasant tannic structure, enough acidity to keep things fresh and some bottle age for added complexity.

Delaforce, LBV, DOC Douro, Portugal

A deep red colour, ripe jammy plum and berry fruit aromas combine with the rich mellow flavours of wood ageing and displays the characteristic elegance, balance and harmony of the Delaforce house style. Rich and round on the palate.

Winter Wine Tastings

Our next winter wine tasting will take place on 6 February at 7pm. It's been necessary to increase the prices to £17.50 pp - but this still represents amazing value for money. We will welcome you with a vegan fizz, and you can try a further five vegan wines. We'll serve vegan snacks throughout.  All wine tastings take place at our premises in the very heart of historic Edinburgh. Do join us, we'd love to welcome you.

We also host bespoke wine tastings. Please do get in touch to discuss how we can provide the perfect event for you!