Find out more about what’s going on at Condor Wines and with our producers across South America.
Dispatches from South America – Part One Chile
Lee and Aaron recently spent a fantastic week with our producers in Chile. Now they're back in the UK we thought we'd share some snapshots from the wineries they visited...
Women of the Vine
Ahead of International Women's Day on March 8th, we're celebrating some of the fantastic women that we work with in South America.
Top Trends 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.
Merry Christmas from Team Condor
As another packed year draws to a close, we'd like to thank you all again for your continued support in 2023. We've been excited to see so many of our winemakers both in person, and through our virtual events.
New Listings
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...
A Frenchman in Chile
Benoit Fitte of Viña Requingua holds court in London and shares some remarkable bottles with guests invited by UK importer Condor Wines.
Cheese and Wine
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Casarena – Bodega y Viñedos
Built in 1937 and sympathetically renovated in 2008, the Casarena winery sits in Perdriel, at the heart of Luján de Cuyo. The enormous diversity of this terroir is what makes it such an exciting place to make wine today.
Welcome to the Land of Malbec
With Malbec Day beckoning on April 17th, we're excited to introduce our new Malbec range, Land of Malbec, including our very first white Malbec.
Specialist Importers’ Trade Tasting
We can't wait to see you all at the Specialist Importers' Trade Tastings in London and Manchester next week. If you can't make it, don't hesitate to get in touch with us about any of these wines and we'll be happy to tell you more.
New Year New Wines
Welcome to 2023! We're raring to go and happy to start the year with the addition of another new agency - this time from Colchagua, Chile.
Thank you for 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
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.
Be The First to Taste Our New Listings
BE THE FIRST TO TASTE OUR NEW LISTINGS
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in Birmingham on 12th September. If you haven’t already registered use the link at the bottom of this page to book your place.
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La Diferencia Masterclasses
La Diferencia Masterclasses
La Diferencia by name, La Diferencia by nature – a trade tasting offering a new experience of South America. Over 100 wines will be presented by key themes, including Off the Beaten Track, Flying the Flag, White […]
September Tasting Event 2022
Venue: The Grand Hotel Birmingham, The Temple Room, 27 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BS
Date: Monday 12th September 2022 10:30-17:30
IWC Winners
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!
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 […]
London Wine Fair 2022
London Wine Fair 2022 We’re so excited to be back at Olympia after 3 years away! We hope that we’ll be seeing lots of you in London next week. This is just a taster of what we’ll be showcasing. […]