November Newsletter

 
 We know that this year in particular people are looking to stock up a little earlier for their Christmas goodies, so we’re very happy to present our new Christmas Boxes.  We’re also looking forward to Beaujolais Nouveau Day on 18 November and hope to bring you ways to help you if you’re new to veganism and making your Veg Pledge this month, by enjoying your 100% vegan wines, beers and spirits!

 
World Vegan Day - 1 November

As COP26 gets underway and the focus of the world turns to the hugely important subject of climate change, there has perhaps never been such an important time to celebrate being Vegan on World Vegan Day.  

As many of you will be aware, it has been said by Oxford University’s Joseph Poore that: “A vegan diet is probably the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth.”  Turning to a diet without meat and dairy brings about greater benefits to the world than simply reducing the flights you take or switching to an electric vehicle.  So now is the time to feel proud about how your lifestyle is contributing to part of the solution for global climate change.  

At Vegan Tipples we are passionate about ensuring that all of the wines, beers and spirits we sell are 100% vegan and come from producers who have the environment around them at the heart of their business too.  

#VeganAndProud #WorldVeganDay

Vegan Tipples Christmas Boxes

We have put together three fabulous, festive cases for you to choose from this Christmas.  

The boxes come with tasting notes, to help you get the best out of your wines.

Six bottles, including white port and fizz which includes, £80

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.

D`A Viognier `Lot 18` Domaine Astruc 13%

Aromas of ginger spice and ripe peaches and apricots. Rich juicy palate with a clean zesty finish.

Cuvee Caroline Picpoul De Pinet 12.5%

Bright and pale yellow wine with very fresh aromas of white flowers, acacia and hawthorn; fresh and saline palate but with a slight roundness for a Picpoul.

Felino Malbec 14%

Violet red with black tones. An attractive nose with aromas of fresh black fruits and prunes.

Cartlidge Browne Cabernet Sauvignon 13.5%

This Cabernet starts out with rich, delicious red fruits on the nose that flows into cherry, watermelon, candied plum and crème brûlée.

Delaforce White Port

Pale colour and medium sweetness.

Six bottles, including tawny port and fizz which includes, £90

Includes the same bottles as above, but instead of the Delaforce White Port there is, 

Delaforce Tawny Port 10 Years Old

This sumptuous and richly flavoured tawny port is matured for ten years in seasoned oak casks. It combines ripe jammy fruit aromas 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.

Six bottles, including 2 x fizz, £58
 

Escapada Cava Brut

A stream of fine bubbles with pronounced ripe and complex aromatic nose with hints of honey and brioche.

Belle Modella Prosecco

Crisp, deliciously frothy and filled with ripe apple and citrus fruit character.

'The Googly' Chardonnay

Crisp, lively and bright, this citrus scented Chardonnay is well balanced, with tropical fruit and melon on the palate before presenting a vibrant, textured finish.

Simonsig Chenin Blanc

Aromas of golden delicious apples, pears and a light floral touch.

'The Wrong Un' Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz

Lush black fruits coupled with touches of woodspice, liquorice and cassis follow through to a delicious, velvety finish.

Royal Rioja Tinto

Matured in American oak casks for 6 months. It is elegant on the nose with Tempranillo fruity flavours and very soft wood and spicy tones.

National Sandwich Day - 3rd November

You can’t beat a vegan sandwich can you?  Whatever your filling of choice, be it avocado, houmous, vegan cheese and pickle or something even more imaginative, we have some wonderful craft lagers that would really liven up your sarnie experience! 

Gen!us Craft Lager is just £2 a can, and is the UK's first light craft lager.  Gen!us makes healthier, ethical drinking a pleasure, not a compromise. With exactly 1 unit of alcohol and only 79kcal per can, it’s not just #smartdrinking it’s genius!  

"Gen!us is brewed with the finest pilsner malts and Styrian Golding hops, then matured with Australian Galaxy and Ella hops for a zesty, citrus aroma. With less carbonation than average lagers, Gen!us is refreshingly smooth, easy drinking."
 
Veg Pledge 2021...
Cancer Research UK are this year organising the Veg Pledge 2021, where people can challenge themselves to go vegetarian for the month of November to raise money for the charity.  This is a great opportunity for people to think about their diets and start to make important changes towards helping the plight of animals, helping the planet and helping themselves too. 

If you are taking part in the Veg Pledge and are new to the idea of eliminating animals or animal products from your diet, we welcome you here and encourage you to also think about how animal products can be found in the majority of alcoholic drinks found in the supermarkets.  These products often contain casein (a milk protein), albumin (egg whites), gelatine (animal protein) and isinglass (fish bladder protein) in the fining process.  Here at Vegan Tipples we ensure that all of the drinks we sell are 100% vegan and do not contain any animal products at all.  

Why not try one of our mixed cases or wine to start your journey into enjoying some of our finest vegan wines?  Each of the cases come with tasting notes to help you enjoy and learn about the wines.  
 To ensure you’re not disappointed and can choose from the full range of fine vegan wines, beers and spirits #VeganTipples has to offer, please do get your Christmas orders in as early as possible.  

Delivery is free anywhere within a 10 mile radius of Edinburgh and is just £7.99 anywhere else in the UK (with some exceptions).
 
Autumn reds...

As the autumn season culminates in the show of wonderful, rich colours, we naturally find ourselves looking to match the seasonal reds in our wine choices!  We have some really stunning red wines for you to enjoy, here are our top three picks for the season:

Wild & Wilder, The Exhibitionist Merlot, Barossa Valley, South Australia, 2019
Pairs with Asian food or vegan stews, particularly with cous cous: "The Exhibitionist is full of rich plum and damson fruit on the nose. Oak used is unobtrusive on the palate which is dominated by rich red berry flavours while also presenting subtle earthy nuances. The wine is elegant and silky with a long finish."
£11.49

Aves Del Sur Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019
Another great accompaniment to those rich, vegan stews, making this a great choice for this month!  "Delicate aromas of cherries. Cassis and blueberries mixed with sweet notes of chocolate. Juicy and soft tannins."
£8.95

Altolandon, Mil Historias Malbec, Manchuela, Spain, 2019
A really good wine to enjoy with Thai dishes: "Bright ruby to dark purple in colour, it promises plenty of power.The nose is complex with powerful aromas of blackberry and blueberry with, rose, rosemary, violets and floral notes as well as a hint of spice. The palate is nicely concentrated and with fine tannins. The flavours of blueberry, plum and blackberry are big, with hints of bittersweet cocoa and a subtle stimulating flavour of mint and violet, dark cherry, blackberry, red plum, earth, espresso, tobacco, dark chocolate, black pepper, black tea, violet. Very complex." £12.49
 
Christmas gift ideas...

Firstly, we present this brand new 
Funkstille Zweigelt, Niederosterreich, Austria, 2020: "Abundant red cherry, plum and vibrant berry fruits combine in this joyful, bright and incredibly juicy red; medium-bodied with beautifully ripe and light tannins and a touch of spice on the finish." This is great with vegan roasts, so a good choice for the Christmas table too! 
Also available as a delicious white wine, and can be a super-funky gift as a pair!

£10.99
 
Gin more your thing?
Then you'll love these
Pickering’s Festively Flavoured Gin Baubles:
 Christmas time, mistletoe and .....gin. 
The best-selling Pickering's Gin Baubles are back featuring six different Christmassy creations!Each gin is distilled in Pickering's copper pot still Gertrude, hand-crafted using their award-winning gin as a base.  The baubles include Christmas Clementine, Festive Cranberry, Spiced Pear & Cinnamon, Figgy Pudding, Plum & Ginger  & Brussels Sprout (which we know sounds bonkers, but it is surprisingly good!)
£25
 
Lastly, we present a bottle that will make you instantly the favourite guest at any party! Or really bring a smile to the face of any lucky recipient you decide to gift this to!
Mabis, Biscardo Prosecco Spumante Millesimato, DOC, Veneto, Italy (150CL) is a magnum of really fine Prosecco. ""Elegant, delicate and aromatic Prosecco with hints of apples and honeysuckle. Very easy to enjoy!"

£26.50
 

Beaujolais Nouveau Day -
18 November
We don't just have a Beaujolais for you to celebrate on 18 November, we have an organic Beaujolais! Domaine de la Couvette, 2020. 
This pairs beautifully with any mushroom dishes, so perfect for this time of the year!  "Garnet-coloured with purple highlights. This organic wine contains a large range of fruit aromas dominated by ripe red berries. Some spicy and earthy notes as well. Fruity and well-balanced with a smooth minerality and excellent structure making this very easy to drink."
£14.99  a bottle.