Congratulations to Hambledon, our preferred English Sparkling Wine producer, who in a recent blind tasting, won the top prize against 11 others <£40.  Versus 8 Champagnes (incl 3 well-known) and 3 English (incl 1 well-known), it impressed the judges including a Master of Wine, Master Sommelier and 2 Michelin starred chefs.

Calling all Members of The Rag! Join Stephen Davies, MD of Military Wines for a Grand Cru, Premier Cru and Village Burgundy tasting on the Ribbon Bar Terrace and taste what £200/btl wine is like. Tickets £39 (incl £15 voucher) are selling fast, contact the Events Office 020 7827 8079 to reserve your place.

The Reserve Forces and Cadet Association and 4 YORKS challenged managers and key decision makers during a recent 3 day Executive Stretch experience to champion the benefits of employing Reservists.  It was a pleasure to provide the wines for the formal dinner to help participants forge those all-important links.

We are proud to offer Fonseca’s special Waterloo Edition Finest Reserve Port throughout 2015 in recognition of the sacrifice and victory in 1815.  A lovely rich port that Guards Company, ITC, Catterick recently provided its platoons to help celebrate the occasion.  Join in and remember throughout 2015 by contacting us to order.

Champagne, a Burgundian Premier Cru pretender, Claret and Port provided a suitable range of lovely wines to dine-out the Commandant, School of Infantry at the Infantry Training Centre Officers’ Mess, Catterick recently.  Very best wishes for your retirement, Sir!

Congratulations to Cambridge UOTC for being the first UOTC to be seen with a Military Wines umbrella up on display at a military event – the Queen’s Cup Challenge tournament held at Sandhurst this weekend.  Enjoy a free bottle of House Champagne with your next order.

Our Champagne and Sparkling Wine tastings are now giving our Port tastings a run for their money with Messes.  Krug Grande Cuvée NV Champagne continues to be voted favourite and why not, with the most recent bottling being a blend of 134 wines from 12 vintages 1990 – 2005!  Book your event to taste why too.

As Official Sponsor of wine at National Army Museum fundraising and promotion events we were proud to support a fundraising Reception held at The Army & Navy Club in London recently. Over £23 million is being spent redeveloping the museum and many VIPs were there supporting its fascinating and important work.

Very best wishes to all our customers for a fun and prosperous 2015.  We look forward to providing you with more interesting tastings and superb wines for events throughout the year.  Do get in touch soon to discuss the huge range of exciting possibilities.

It has been a pleasure helping so many customers enjoy and learn more about our wines at tastings and dinners throughout 2014.  Enjoy your time with family and friends over the coming weeks, helped along by those lovely wines from our Festive List.  See you in 2015.