Latest News from Condor Wines2021-12-16T16:51:51+00:00

Latest News from Condor Wines

Find out more about what’s going on at Condor Wines and with our producers across South America.

Top Trends 2024

January 26th, 2024|

It’s time to look forwards into 2024 so we thought we’d share our view on the top trends we’ve indentified based on industry and consumer insight and our discussions with customers.

New Listings

December 11th, 2023|

It's been a busy month for Team Condor. We've loved being out and about to see so many of you! Here's a quick roundup of the latest news...

Cheese and Wine

November 1st, 2023|

There are few more perfect pairings, especially at this time of year, than wine and cheese. But how do you make sure that your choices show off the best of both? We asked wine and cheese expert Jessica Summer to suggest the most mouthwatering cheese choices to go with some of our customers’ favourite wines.

François Lurton

October 24th, 2023|

When Bordeaux’s François Lurton planted vines in the semi-desert foothills of the Andes Cordillera, at an altitude of 1100m there were many people questioning his wisdom. But when people tried his red blend Chacayes, a wine that came from five year-old vines there, many followed his example, even establishing a new Geographical Indication of Los Chacayes – named after the wine.

Latest News

September 7th, 2023|

It's been a busy month for Team Condor. We've loved being out and about to see so many of you! Here's a quick round-up of the latest news...

Grapest Hits

July 20th, 2023|

Grapest Hits hosted by Condor Wines, Marta Vine, North South Wines & Haywood Bros. Join us on Monday 25th September in London (The Crypt on the Green) or in Leeds on Wednesday 27th September (The Tetley). 4 independent importers (Condor Wines, Haywood Bros, Marta Vine and North South Wines) all showcasing the very best they have to offer. Unforgettable new releases and essential hits for your business!

A Rollercoaster Harvest in 2023

June 28th, 2023|

When we asked our producers about harvest 2023, the common thread across all their responses was the impact of climate change. Higher temperatures led to early harvests, with some wineries picking 6 weeks earlier than they would have done 10 years ago. Unpredictable precipitation and catastrophic spring frosts and hail have provided additional challenges for winemakers, but they remain upbeat about the quality of the 2023 vintage.

Toro de Piedra – The Stone Bull

June 1st, 2023|

Santiago Achurra-Larraín founded Viña Requingua, which means 'Corner of the Winds' in Mapuche, in 1961. Since then, three generations of the family have been part of the winery's growth into one of Chile's top 20 producers. 21 years ago, Santiago realised his dream of creating a line of premium wines, showcasing the best of Chile, that would be accessible to consumers across the world. Toro de Piedra, 'the Stone Bull', was born.

Great Value Champions

May 3rd, 2023|

Value is even more important right now when many consumers are having to make difficult choices. South America offers an abundance of great value options versus many other areas of the world and we work hard to reflect this in our range.

Thank you for 2022

December 16th, 2022|

Thank you for all your support in 2022. This year promised a return to normality but with challenges in the supply chain and economic volatility, it's felt very far from normal at times. However, it has been great to see 'in person' meetings, events and tastings return to the calendar. Nothing beats the feeling of presenting your wines in person which is why being out in trade again is top of our list of 2022 highlights.

Showcasing Uruguayan Innovation

November 16th, 2022|

We're excited to be adding two dynamic new agencies from the exceptional micro-terror of Las Violetas in Uruguay to our portfolio. The Uruguayan wine scene today, particularly a new wave of passionate young winemakers, offers a wealth of possibilities, with increasingly innovative styles and production methods.

IWC Winners

July 11th, 2022|

International Wine Challenge Merchant Awards

We had a brilliant time at the International Wine Challenge Merchant Awards in London last night. After a couple of tough years for the industry it was inspiring to be together with such a […]

Awards Season 2022!

June 24th, 2022|

Awards Season 2022! It’s that time of year again – awards season! We’ve been so excited to see so many of our wines recognized this year. We’ve been sharing awards on social media as they’ve come through, but this […]

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