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What we`re drinking this week: Hollands Crouch Valley Wines. 🍷
Following on from the popularity and success of our recent Crouch Valley tasting, we`re shining the spotlight on one of our favourite local producers this week: @hollands_crouchvalleywine. Crafted right here in Essex`s renowned Crouch Valley, these wines are proof that you don`t have to look overseas to find something special. Here are a few of the favourites from the tasting night:
🍷 Petit Chardonnay: fresh, elegant and beautifully balanced, with crisp citrus, green apple and a subtle creamy finish. Perfect with grilled sea bass, roast chicken or a creamy risotto.
🍷 Pinot Noir: light-bodied yet full of character, with bright cherry, raspberry and gentle earthy notes. A brilliant match for duck, mushroom dishes or a summer charcuterie board.
🍷 Rosé: dry, refreshing and packed with juicy strawberry, raspberry and delicate floral flavours. Just the thing alongside grilled prawns, Mediterranean salads or simply enjoyed in the sunshine.
If you`ve been meaning to discover what English wine is all about, we`d happily start you here. Pop in store this week and let one of our Wine Buffs pour you in the right direction!
📍 Shenfield Wine Company, 86 Hutton Road, Shenfield, CM15 8NB.
We’re not saying this is the official guidance, but it does seem like a sensible alternative. 😉
Pop in store and focus on watering yourself instead of the garden! 🙌
📍 Shenfield Wine Company, 86 Hutton Road, Shenfield, CM15 8NB.
Twenty years of running a wine shop has taught us something that we never expected... 👇
Yes, people come in to buy wine, that`s why we`re here; but over the years, we`ve realised that many people come in for something else, too:
A chat.
We talk about the weather (of course!), what`s happening in Shenfield, something they`ve heard on the news, family, holidays, celebrations...and sometimes, life`s disappointments, too.
We`ve had customers share things with us that they`ve never told anyone else. Joys, worries, hopes, losses. It can be quite humbling when someone trusts you enough to open up.
Looking back over the last 20 years, we`ve come to realise that this little wine shop has never just been about bottles on shelves; it`s been about people.
Friendships built over countless visits. Familiar faces who have become part of the week. New customers who soon become regulars. Conversations that begin with, “I’m looking for a nice red...” and somehow end half an hour later, after we’ve put the world to rights.
In a world that`s becoming increasingly rushed and impersonal, we feel incredibly grateful that our shop is still a place where people can slow down and feel welcome.
So, as we head towards celebrating 20 years, thank you. Thank you for every bottle you`ve bought, every conversation we`ve shared, every laugh, every story, and every moment of trust.
You`ve made this so much more than a wine shop.
You`ve made it a community. 🩶 🍷
#20thAnniversary #IndependentWineShop #Shenfield #Essex #ShenfieldWineCo
Shenfield Wine Co. and The Essex Cigar Company were delighted to have recently welcomed @thebrentwoodbuzzessex to our cigar lounge, to talk all things screw tops, business in Brentwood and Cuban cigars!
It was a pleasure to welcome Kay to the store, to discuss our history and how we made our home in Shenfield, our most recent offering, our Cigar Lounge, and how after nearly 20 years we’re still proud to be the go-to place to pick up a decent bottle of wine, whisky or a cigar.
🔗 You can listen to the full podcast via the link in our bio.
Thank you to Kay for joining us – we’ll see you in store soon for a bottle or two! 👋🍷
#TheBrentwoodBuzz #Podcast #IndependentWineStore #Essex #ShenfieldWineCo
Happy National Wine and Cheese Day! 🍷🧀😋 If you`re celebrating with a cheeseboard tonight, first of all, excellent decision.
Secondly, our next question is: what`s in your glass?!
Some wine and cheese pairings are a match made in heaven. Others...well, let`s just say they don`t always bring out the best in each other.
If you`ve been to one of our wine tastings, you`ll know that we love a tasting board to go with the wines, which is why we`ve put together our top wine and cheese pairing advice. From creamy Brie and crisp whites to bold reds and mature Cheddar, we`ve pulled together some of our favourite combinations (plus a few tips that might surprise you), all rounded up in a comprehensive blog post.
So before you put together a cheeseboard for tonight`s dinner, have a quick read via the link in our bio and discover your next favourite pairing. 🧀🍷
#CheeseAndWinePairing #CheeseAndWine #IndependentWineShop #Essex #ShenfieldWineCo
You may be surprised to hear that as an independent wine shop, we don`t always place too much importance on accolades and jargon. 🥇
For us, great wine is all about our own palate and preferences, as well as the food we`re pairing it with and the company we`re keeping whilst enjoying it! Drink what you love, and you`ll never drink a bad drop again.
That said, it`s not too late to discover something new, and that`s where we`ll work with you to discuss your flavour profile and the occasion, to choose something delicious that you`re sure to enjoy. 🍷
Why not pop in store this week and discover something wonderful for yourself? Our friendly Wine Buffs are here to help!
📍 Shenfield Wine Company, 86 Hutton Road, Shenfield, CM15 8NB.
#WineLoversEssex #IndependentWineShop #Shenfield #Essex #ShenfieldWineCo
Who says you need to look abroad for brilliant wines? Last night`s Crouch Valley Wine Tasting was a brilliant reminder of just how much incredible wine we have being produced right here on our doorstep. 🍷
From crisp sparkling wines to elegant reds, every wine at last night`s tasting was paired with a carefully chosen British cheese, chutney and cracker to bring out the very best in each glass. Safe to say, there were plenty of happy taste buds around the room!
The three standout favourites of the evening were:
🥂 @martinslanevyd Blanc de Blanc: fresh, vibrant and beautifully elegant, with delicate citrus and brioche notes that made it a perfect match for the creamy Wigmore cheese.
🍇 @hollands_crouchvalleywine Petit Chardonnay: Bright orchard fruit balanced by gentle oak and a lovely freshness, beautifully complemented by the sweet and tangy Yorkshire Wensleydale & Cranberry.
🍷 @danburyridgewine Pinot Noir: Silky, refined and packed with red berry fruit and subtle spice, pairing wonderfully with the rich, nutty crunch of Red Fox Red Leicester.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for another fantastic evening of discovering what our local vineyards are capable of, and to our very own Richard for hosting.. English wine just keeps getting better...and we`re always happy to help spread the word (and pour another glass!).
If you missed this one, sign up for our newsletter to make sure you don`t miss out on future tastings! You can do so at the bottom of our website; the link is in our bio. 🍷
#CrouchValleyWines #CrouchValleyWineTasting #EssexWines #Essex #ShenfieldWineCo
England vs. Argentina...who`s your winner?! 🏴🇦🇷🍷
Tapiz Malbec and @missinggatevineyard Pinot Noir are both huge favourites here at Shenfield Wine Co, but tonight we`ve got to be rooting for the English. 😉
Everyone`s certainly a winner with a great bottle...but tonight, come on England! 🏴
#EnglandVsArgentina #ComeOnEngland #IndependentWineShop #Essex #ShenfieldWineCo
Looking for something a bit different for your next get-together? 🍷
Our private wine tastings are perfect for birthdays, celebrations, work socials or simply an excuse to get a group of friends together and try some fantastic wines.
Hosted in our Tasting Room, Shenfield, each evening is relaxed, informal and tailored to your group. You`ll taste a handpicked selection of wines, enjoy a delicious charcuterie board and, who knows, you might even discover a new favourite bottle, too!
If you`re curious about what to expect, we`ve put together a blog post with all the details. Have a read via the link in our bio and perhaps your next night out should involve great company and a little more wine... 🥂
📍 Shenfield Wine Company, 86 Hutton Road, Shenfield, CM15 8NB.
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