Animal Magic: Mythbusting Critter Labels // 19th August 2026 // VG Tasting Room // 7PM Zinfandel Champagne is the only place

Champagne is the only place in the world where they are 'permitted' to make a Rose by mixing Red and White wine before it's second fermentation in bottle

Tagine would be a dream

Much the same on the palate with a lovely soft

the winemakers were so fed up of those styles from the region that Coup de Sang (a rush of blood) was born out of a desire to showcase the finesse and class that Cabernet can have when handled gently and not muddied by the heavy inclusion of alcohol and sulphite additions

Animal Magic: Mythbusting Critter Labels // 19th August 2026 // VG Tasting Room // 7PM Zinfandel Champagne is the only placeA study was done last year correlating quality and value for money of wines to the animals on the label. What we, in the trade, call 'Critter Labels'. The results were interesting for massive wine nerds like us and perhaps you. This study has lived in Henry's mind rent free since it came out. This is his opportunity to decide whether there is, in fact, a correlation or not. Does a pig on the label really mean a wine is going to be less good value for