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Focus On: Strangely Perfect Pairing – When Wine Meets Fashion

Dhall & Nash Fine Wines — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 20:00:26 +0000

8 February, 2022|In Focus On, Wines

Focus On: Strangely Perfect Pairing – When Wine Meets Fashion

"Fashion and wine are both works of art that can instantly capture your heart." - Michele Ouellet, Fashion Model & Winery Owner

Fashion and Wine. You’re wondering, what do these two things have in common and why would a fine wine company be writing about them together? Well, the commonality is a lot more than you can imagine! The words ‘trends’, ‘fads’ and ‘limited release’ are frequently used in the fashion industry but also, these expressions are extremely common in the wine industry too. Wine, just like any other consumer product and also particularly fashion, is subject to the fickle tides of trends.

“[It] seems like the new wine buying generation is looking for different things all the time. It’s not about the comfort of knowing, it’s about the excitement of experimenting.” – Ryan Arnold, Sommelier & Wine Director, McGuire Moorman Hospitality, Austin, Texas

In NZ Amanda Linnell the Editor from The Herald’s Viva magazine astutely noted that “there’s a playfulness and sense of joy in fashion right now that is wonderfully liberating” which closely parallels a similar focus in the wine world, especially amongst the new guard of winemakers having fun experimenting with pet-nats, natural wines, skin-contact wines, chillable reds and much more.

For decades already fashion and wine have been closely intertwined. The fashion elite loves to party at events fuelled by wine and fabulicious fizz, while wine companies love collaborating with a big-name designer. Think, Christian Lacroix with Chateau Sainte Roseline, Chanel with Domaine de I’lle and the Delevingne sisters with Della Vite Prosecco to name a few!

It’s a cool symbiotic relationship, a match made in heaven that inspires a sense of connoisseurship that lights up the collector in all of us.

Here at Dhall & Nash we want to have a bit of fun linking different styles of our wines to the personality of fashion creations. You’ve all probably enjoyed food and wine pairing at some flash restaurant degustation dinner or even at home with foodie friends – why not try a fashion-wine pairing?

Anything goes. Let’s have a blast…

NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Nature Champagne (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Champagne, France):

Fashion Alter-Ego – Sophisticated. Luxurious. Elegant

Wine Essence – Champagne is champagne is champagne – nothing can quite compare! It is a liquid seduction and sings of sophistication. The Brut Nature is a brand-new cuvee for Maison Billecart, blended from 10 vintages (2006-15), with 48 months on lees. And by the way, it has ‘zero dosage’ which means NO added sugar! It is nuanced by the purity of a distinct and vibrant aromatic profile of orchard fruits, fresh citrus, and delicate pains au lait (milk breads). On the palate it is ample and harmonious, preserved by a deliciously chiselled mineral tension. A well balanced and nicely rounded sparkling sensation is further strengthened by appealing white fleshed stone fruits, lime, and almond cream.

Awarded 94/100 points by James Suckling, Wine Critic

La Marca Prosecco D.O.C. (Veneto, Italy):

Fashion Alter-Ego – Boho Chic

Wine Essence – The stylish ‘Tiffany-esque” aquamarine labels will look fabulous on any table making the perfect aperitif for all celebrations. Not that we are swayed by just a very cool label… but this is classy Prosecco! Bursting with appealing fruit characters; apple, white peach, and honeysuckle aromas, with tart green apples and ripened limes offering a clean finish.

Awarded 95/100 points by Sommelier Challenge

2019 Folium Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, New Zealand):

Fashion Alter-Ego – Preppy & perky

Wine Essence – With a Japanese owner and winemaker, Folium wines are the epitome of fastidious artisanal winemaking. This is a crisp yet textured example of Sauvignon Blanc with a lemony core and some riper white peach and pear notes, as well as a touch of grapefruit and some green notes on the finish. There’s ripeness here, as well as good concentration. Crystalline and stylish with nice intensity.

Awarded 90/100 points by Wine Anorak

2018 Chateau Gassier ‘946’ Rosé (Provence, France):

Fashion Alter-Ego – Romantic free spirit

Wine Essence – Voted best Provence wine two years in a row by Wine Enthusiast and Vinous Wine reviewers. It is named after the roadside cross that stands at 946 metres above sea level on the summit of Mont Sainte Victoire close to the winery in Provence. This is a top cuvée from Château Gassier from a selection of their best vineyard parcels. It is as serious as any rosé can get, rich and packed with red fruits as well as a light tannic structure. Its fruit though is beautifully in balance, ripe with raspberry and red-currant that are shot through with lemon acidity. This is an impressively structured dry rosé.

Awarded 94/100 points by Vinous

2020 Hawkshead Pinot Noir (Central Otago, New Zealand):

Fashion Alter-Ego – Soulfully sexy

Wine Essence – What’s not to love about voluptuous, sexy NZ pinot noirs. In particular this one from Hawkshead winery in Central O.

“It has a ripe, plump fleshy textured core of dark red berries led by fresh raspberry and cherry. There’s a tease of new oak with five-spice and clove. You’ll also find a savoury rugged Otago hillside layer adding complexity and mouthfeel. It has fine tannins and elevated acidity, fresh youthful, fine, and complex.” – Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Mindfood Review

Awarded 19/20 points by Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

In both the world of fashion and of wine, sometimes the catchphrase may as well be “the weirder the better” as sommeliers and fashionistas seem to relish proclaiming certain trends are the ‘hippest’ when the average consumer would take quite some time to embrace. Still, why not? The creatives are always there to spark our imaginations, our wardrobes, and of course, our palates.

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Festive Picks: La Marca Piccolos 3 Pack

Dhall & Nash Fine Wines — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 23:55:33 +0000

NV La Marca Prosecco Piccolos Three Pack (187ml)
“This is a delightfully fresh and elegant Prosecco with apple and nutty flavours on a frothy and lively palate.”
Raymond Chan (17.5 points)

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Cocktail: La Marca Prosecco Spring Soirée

Dhall & Nash Fine Wines — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 21:35:15 +0000

If the hints of sunshine and cherry blossoms are making you pine for a special springtime cocktail, look no further than the Spring Soirée from La Marca!
With every ingredient adding its own little element of ‘va-va-voom’ to this bright little number, it exudes class whilst remaining a little bit flirty and fun.

Ingredients:

1 ½ oz. La Marca Prosecco
1 ½ oz. aged rum
½ oz. lime juice
½ oz. simple syrup
10 mint leaves

Method:

Muddle the mint and shake all ingredients except La Marca
Strain into a coupe glass while simultaneously pouring in your Prosecco
Garnish with a mint sprig
Enjoy!

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La Marca Piccolos: The Absolute Must-Have Springtime Sparklers

Dhall & Nash Fine Wines — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:05:33 +0000

Our favourite little La Marca Piccolos

Cherry blossoms, frolicking lambs and daylight savings screams one thing to us here at Dhall & Nash – La Marca! As the picnic season approaches, we’re all trading our heaters in for sandals, sunnies, and packs of our favourite little piccolos.

Piccolos are a relatively new innovation, and they’re changing the way consumers drink. The handy 187ml format – aside from being cute – eliminates a lot of the drawbacks of the standard 750ml bottles, and when these fabulous little bottles are filled with La Marca? It’s impossible to resist their charm.

Being so compact, they’re so easy to take with you to the next picnic or pool party. Their size makes them perfect for carrying around with ease – and you don’t even need a glass! Pop a straw in and sip some bubbles without the worry of it running out of fizz.

It’s not just the dinky bottles that are worth writing home about though – La Marca itself is synonymous with Prosecco and has a loyal following for good reason!

In 2016, The Ultimate Wine Challenge awarded this liquid gold with 92 points: “This prosecco pours pale straw with a fine head before releasing a floral aroma of lilies and apples. The carbonation balances out the fruity sweetness of pear and apple flavors before a clean, crisp finish that refreshes the palate.”

La Marca Prosecco Piccolos – The perfect size for cocktails

If Prosecco isn’t quite your thing, or if you just want to switch it up a bit – La Marca is the perfect ingredient for making some stellar sparkling cocktails, too! And with the piccolo? No wastage! The perfect size to allow you to let your inner-mixologist out to experiment with!

These convenient little gems are available as individual units or in handy packs of three (for when one just isn’t enough!) and are a staple in the fridge for most of us at Dhall & Nash. They may be our go-to springtime sparkler, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make them a year-round treat!

NV La Marca Premium Prosecco Piccolo (187ml)
“This prosecco pours pale straw with a fine head before releasing a floral aroma of lilies and apples. The carbonation balances out the fruity sweetness of pear and apple flavors before a clean, crisp finish that refreshes the palate.”
Ultimate Wine Challenge (92 points)

Also available in 187ml three packs, 750ml and 1.5L magnums.

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New Producers from 2017

Dhall & Nash Fine Wines — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:08:48 +0000

67 of the finest wine producers from around the World were added to our exclusive portfolio in 2017. We now represent over 200 Fine Wine producers exclusively. We are calling this our ‘LONG TAIL’.
We include wines of all regions, styles, philosophies and price. From Natural and Organic wines to Orange wines to the Rarest wines in the World – the only rule is that it must be a fine (if not the finest) example of wine from that terroir – and of course WOW and delicious. Enjoy exploring our interactive map to see who they are.

Australasia

Australia

Clare Valley

Grosset

Grosset Wines’ philosophy has remained steadfast over thirty-seven years. The emphasis is on purity of fruit. The estate vineyards are hand tended (100% hand pruned, hand-picked) and each bunch of grapes is harvested at optimum ripeness. The winemaking process is gentle and uncomplicated. The result is the finest expression of variety and place.

Barossa Valley

Zema Estate

“Zema is one of the last outposts of hand-pruning in Coonawarra, with members of the Zema family tending the vineyard set in the heart of Coonawarra’s Terra Rossa soil. Winemaking practices are straightforward; if ever there was an example of great wines being made in the vineyard, this is it.”

– James Halliday

Yarra Valley

Mac Forbes

For many Australian wineries, technological advancements no longer define their wines, which brings them back to the age old question – “what makes our patch of dirt unique?”

And this is the Mac Forbes journey. They are committed to seeking out sites that they deem to be strong and unusual. Often the vineyards were unloved when discovered, however through listening to and learning from the sites themselves, they have been able to bring back the health of the vineyards and share their character through making extraordinary wines.

New Zealand

Wairarapa / Hawke’s Bay

Bohemian

A brand close to our hearts at Dhall & Nash – Bohemian wines are independent both in name and in spirit. They are wines for those who love beautifully crafted things and for those who have creativity and individuality as their guiding spirit.

Central Otago

Aurum Wines

Aurum Wines is a boutique, organic winery in Central Otago, New Zealand. From the beginning, Aurum Wines has been committed to an environmentally aware philosophy.

Kalex Wines

In creating Kalex Wines, Holocaust survivor Alex Kaufman has used his incredible business acumen, and his ability to find and trust in the right people, to build a company. His passion, guidance and inspiration are the driving force behind the small, committed team at Kalex Wines.

America

USA

Washington

Hedges Family Estate

Where soil meets soul. Led by a passion for authenticity and a deep connection to the land they call home, the Hedges Family epitomizes the modern wine estate. A blend of rich cultural upbringings and a shared love for creating beautiful wine converge at the heart of bucolic Red Mountain, fostering a true homegrown approach to farming and viticulture.

K Vintners / Wines of Substance

Located at the base of the Blue Mountains in Walla Walla (Washington State), Charles Smith opened his first winery, K Vintners, in December of 2001. The first release, 1999 K Syrah from Walla Walla Valley, initiated the style of winemaking that Charles continues today: small lots of single vineyard Syrahs and field blends of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Tempranillo, and Viognier, all of which are hand-picked, fermented with naturally occurring yeasts and basket pressed.

Oregon

Beaux Frères

The human element of our efforts coupled with the whimsy of Mother Nature as our muse make Beaux Frères wines distinct.

Erath

There is a place in Oregon wine country where EARTH and HEART intersect. It is called ERATH. As we enter our fourth decade of winemaking, Erath embraces its leadership role in producing Oregon wines. Regardless of season, regardless of year, Erath is a place for Pinot discovery.

Napa Valley

Faust

Faust is the name given to the brand of the Huneeus family that pays tribute to Cabernet Sauvignon.

Duckhorn Vineyards

Duckhorn Vineyards has spent forty years establishing itself as one of North America’s premier producers of Napa Valley wines.

Opus One

Mondavi and Rothschild are two names synonymous with Bordeaux blends, and Opus one is their combined masterpiece, marrying the old world with the new.

Spottswoode

“The success of the Spottswoode brand is a testament to the flinty and determined character of the family.”

– William Cash, Spears Magazine

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, notably known for being the winery that won the Cabernet Sauvignon competition in the 1976 Judgment of Paris, was founded in 1970, and is considered a Napa Valley first-growth estate.

Sonoma Valley

Patz & Hall

Great wines capture the essence of great vineyards. For over two decades Patz & Hall has been seeking out the very best small, family-owned Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards in California and establishing long-term relationships with the talented winegrowers who farm these world-class sites. Built on real friendships, and a shared commitment to quality, these partnerships have led to the rich diversity of the Patz & Hall wine portfolio, contributing to their acclaimed cuvées and these sought-after single-vineyard wines.

Central Coast

Ambyth Estate

AmByth has three magical chords that run through their core and shape their every thought, direction, decision and action: they are 100% dry-farmed, certified Biodynamic, and are natural winemakers.

L’Aventure

The L’Aventure winery reflects their commitment to excellence. All the equipment is state of the art, a perfect blend between technology and tradition.

Canada

Ontario

Norman Hardie Wines

Norman’s passion for fine wine is put to the ultimate test in his vineyards. He has chosen select sites in Prince Edward County and Niagara with a magical combination of clay and limestone. These mineral driven sites are ideal and allow him to craft Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and other cool climate varieties of exceptional quality and elegance. His wines tell a story of place developed from passion and experience.

Europe and the Middle East

Portugal

Douro Valley

Quinta do Vallado

Quinta do Vallado, established in 1716, is one of the oldest and most famous “Quintas” in the Douro Valley. It once belonged to the legendary Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, and still belongs to her descendants. It lies on both banks of the Corgo River, a tributary of the Douro river, near its mouth, close to the town of Peso da Régua.

Spain

Rioja

Bodegas Exopto

Exopto was a project started by Bordeaux-native Tom Puyaubert in 2003, who had travelled to La Rioja to increase sales for a French Cooperage and fell in love with the land and all it had to offer.

France

Bordeaux

Chateau d’Yquem

The pinnacle of dessert-style wines, d’Yquem needs little introduction. Thomas Jefferson purchased 250 bottles of the 1784 vintage stating “Sauternes, This is the best white wine of France and the best of it is made by Monsieur de Lur-Saluces”. The wine’s balance of acidity and sugar means its ageing potential is amazing, Robert Parker scored the 1811 vintage 100 points in 1996, well over a century since the grapes were harvested.

Gaillac

Causse Marines

Causse Marines is a domaine in Gaillac, France. It was named such after the local river that ribbons through the property (Marines,) and the limestone soils (Causse.)

On their vineyard of 12ha, Causse Marines strives to honour the native grape varieties that have historically been grown in the region of Gaillac.

Loire Valley

Domaine de Noire

The philosophy of the domain is to offer quality wines that accurately reflect the landscape in which they have been nurtured. As a result, all the vintages possess delicacy, elegance and character.

Domaine de Noiré and its respected wines are situated at Noiré, first classified as an area producing top quality Chinon wine at the beginning of the 20th century.

Domaine de Pothiers

The estate is located in Villemontais, in the southern part of has cultivated it for centuries. For the sake of quality and respect for the environment and the consumer, the whole vineyard is cultivated in organic and biodynamic culture.

Burgundy

Alain Gras

Alain Gras has been working passionately since 1979, with a great respect for the land.

Domaine Bertagna

Established in the 1950’s, this domaine is just a few hundred metres away from the Chateau de Clos Vougeot.

Chevalier Pere & Fils

Custodians of a family winegrowing tradition that has existed for five generations and over a century.

Domaine Dubreuil Fontaine

Located in the Côte de Beaune, using Chardonnay and Pinot noir to make up its wide range.

Domaine Trapet-Rochelandet

Trapet Rochelandet uses traditional Burgundian methods adapted to modern technology.

Frédéric & Michel Magnien

Frédéric Magnien is an alchemist of the Côte d’Or’, combining talent and terroir. He is the heir to the Domaine Michel Magnien.

Domaine Moissenet-Bonnard

Located in Pommard, Domaine Moissenet-Bonnard has been a family affair for eight generations.

Jean-Michel Gaunoux

Jean-Michel Gaunoux cultivates three Premier Cru sites within Meursault.

Morey Coffinet

From father to son, from father to daughter… their work animates their lives every day, every night, every meal.

Philippe Colin

Founded 2004.

Champagne

André Clouet

With the family’s history in the region dating back centuries, the current generation of Clouet is making waves in the Champagne world. Described as an “upcoming rockstar” by Tyson Stelzer, the Chef de Cave is creating wines in Bouzy and Ambonnay which are coveted for very good reason.

Rhône Valley

Francois Tissot

After more than a decade of wine making for others, François Tissot couldn’t resist to the temptation to produce a wine to call his very own. The vineyard spreads over a little more than thirty terraces (called faysses,) and covers about 10 acres.

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

In 1834, a full 100 years before the introduction of the A.O.C. system, Antoine Jaboulet began to transform a sleepy region into one of the most important quality winegrowing terroirs in the world. Since that time, Paul Jaboulet Aîné has become the benchmark in the Northern Rhône, with the iconic Hermitage ‘La Chapelle’ being responsible for some of the greatest wines ever produced.

Champagne, France

Alain Gras

Alain Gras has been working passionately since 1979, with a great respect for the land.

Domaine Bertagna

Established in the 1950’s, this domaine is just a few hundred metres away from the Chateau de Clos Vougeot.

Italy

Piedmont

Josetta Saffirio

“For two centuries we cultivate our vineyards and let the territory tell its own story through our wines.we discover deeper and deeper our roots in the great lands of Langa.”

In 1982 a Barolo of the highest quality, which has been the impulse that gave birth to the farm Josetta Saffirio, was born from some experiments.

La Stoppa

La Stoppa is an ancient company that with its vineyards climbs solitary on the slopes of the Trebbiola valley, not far from the Trebbia river, in the province of Piacenza. The low natural yields, due to the average age of the vines and the difficult soil, and the intrinsic quality of the bunches allow to obtain very characterized wines, born in the vineyard and not betrayed by excessive work in the cellar.

Veneto

La Marca

La Marca is named for the La Marca Trevigiana zone, located in the heart of the Prosecco region, where its grapes are grown Founded more than 40 years ago, it is a co-op representing over 5,000 growers farming over 17,000 acres in the Treviso area.

La Marca selects the best grapes to produce high quality wines, thanks to modern technologies in the vineyards and in the winemaking process.

Tuscany

Le Macchiole

In this magical place, where rolling hills are blanketed by forest, where vineyards and olive trees meet with the Tyrrhenian Sea, Le Macchiole has taken shape over time.

Petrolo

Petrolo doesn’t make basic wines, only great wines. The winery has been improving in recent years following this idea, only aiming towards offering labels that could speak of and guarantee high quality and, that could represent a coherent identity of the Estate.

San Felice

The San Felice farm with its 147 hectares of vineyards, in the Chianti Classico and in Montalcino, is an authoritative name in the territory and represents a model of respect for the environment and sustainability.

Its wines of great value are the result of the “San Felice Method”, based on a rigorous scientific protocol born from the collaboration with different Universities and linked to the enhancement of native vines and Sangiovese.

Tua Rita

In 1984 Rita and Virgilio realized their lifelong dream purchasing the property that became Tua Rita. The landscape and buildings on this property were a mere setting for living in contact with nature whilst farming their beloved land. Their overwhelming passion for wine actually changed their plans…

Abruzzo

Cerulli Spinozzi

Every so often a region has a winemaking family or estate which acts as an engine, pulling the entire area upward and into the limelight of international recognition. The Cerulli Spinozzi family in Italy’s Abruzzo region, is doing just this – working with the native red grape, Montepulciano.

Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Weingut Huff

Since 1700, the Huff family has been growing wine in Schwabsburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Since her completion of the wine-growing studies in Geisenheim 2010, Christine has been responsible for the expansion of the wines. She is supported by her husband Jeremy, who moved from New Zealand to Rheinhessen. Winemaker Ekkehard Huff takes care of vineyards and farms, his wife Doris ensures the welfare of the customers.

Hungary

Tokaj

Demeter Zoltán

Owned by and named for legendary Hungarian winemaker, Demeter Zoltán. He obtained his professional winemaker status at the Budapest University of Horticulture, but also partly in the United States, France and in Great Britain.

Demeter has actively participated in the day-to-day wine activity of Tokaj-Hegyalja since 1993, launching and running foreign-owned wineries. After three years, he founded his own venture with the intent to take a full and active part in the recognition and rediscovery of Tokaj terroir.

Lebanon

Bekaa Valley

Chateau Marsyas

Deeply rooted in Eastern soil Johnny R. Saadé and his family translated their passion for terroir and vines into Château Marsyas, in the Southern part of the Bekaa Valley.

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#8 : NV La Marca Prosecco

Dhall & Nash Fine Wines — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 12:30:40 +0000

#8 NV La Marca Prosecco: Let’s make everyday sparkle with the world’s top-selling premium Prosecco! Boasting seemingly endless awards and a loyal, global following, few brands are as synonymous with Prosecco as La Marca.

To find out more about this King of Prosecco click the links below.

INTRODUCING LA MARCA – MAKE EVERY DAY SPARKLE

MAKE EVERYDAY SPARKLE – WITH OUR GUIDE TO PROSECCO COCKTAILS

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La Marca Prosecco Launch

Dhall & Nash Fine Wines — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 12:00:27 +0000

Saturday, 25 November was a very joyous date for Dhall & Nash and one we will remember for a long time. At Parked up on the Green in Victoria Park, we hosted the launch party for La Marca Prosecco – New Zealand’s newest premium prosecco brand distributed by Dhall & Nash. Featuring astonishingly good authentic Indian cuisine fresh from the tandoor oven of Little India, fresh oysters and a beautiful, flowing prosecco tower – this party went down a treat.

La Marca is the top-selling premium prosecco in the US and is growing fast – and it’s easy to see why. Dry, crisp and packed full of refreshing flavour, it’s easy to drink as it comes, or splashed into a delicious prosecco cocktail. Stunning bottles with elegant and recognisable labels look the part everywhere from poolside brunch to moody evening events and come in small formats too.

We’d like to whole-heartedly thank all those who attended this fabulous evening and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.

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7 Reasons Why We Love Piccolos

Dhall & Nash Fine Wines — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 12:00:28 +0000

Fun size and perfect for all occasions! Image Courtesy of La Marca Prosecco

When its come to sparkling wine the piccolo is definitely one of the great innovations. It’s changing how we approach these delicious treats, taking them out of the realm of celebrations into the realm of everyday luxury. So here are 7 reasons to love piccolos, just in time for Summer…

1. Zero Wastage

With sparkling wine, there is nothing more frustrating than a bottle that’s lost its fizz. This is easy to eliminate with this perfect single serve option. Gone are the days of sadly pouring that half bottle from last nights party down the sink as its gone flat…

2. Fridge Space and Cooling

In the modern apartment and home, fridges are getting smaller and thus putting a premium on space. This small format bottle slots into the little gaps in your fridge. Plus in an added bonus rapid chilling! Due to the smaller volume of the bottle, it chills far more rapidly than its full-size brothers. Just think, ice cold Prosecco in under 30 minutes.

3. Great for Cocktails

With the resurgence in cocktails, the Italian Aperitivo is definitely an easy home option. However, very rarely do these delicious treats call for more than a splash of the good stuff. One piccolo is the perfect for a pair of spritz’… For more cocktail ideas check out our guide to Prosecco drinks here.

4. Variety is the Spice of Life

La Marca Prosecco Piccolos – Image Courtesy of La Marca Prosecco

The piccolo can be looked at as the ultimate way to experience a diverse range of wines. With its small format it’s the perfect way to enjoy a super fresh bottle every time plus it means you’re not committed to 750ml of liquid. So change it up and experiment with something new in this small format!

5. Cute, Cute, Cute!

There’s nothing cuter than little things! So what’s cuter than a little bottle of vino? Not a lot – so wow your party guests with an ice cold piccolo. We suggest La Marca…

6. Picnic Perfect

Slide a couple of these discrete treats into your next picnic spread… Their small scale makes them an easy option – plus you don’t need to remember glasses just grab some straws and enjoy some Prosecco in the summer sun!

7. Convenience Plus

Piccolos are perfect for the busy modern life! Pocket-sized, quick to chill, no wastage, easy open and who needs a glass? Slide one in your bag and head out there and Make Everyday Sparkle

Check out our pick of the Piccolos – La Marca Prosecco Here…

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Make Everyday Sparkle with our Guide to Prosecco Cocktails

Dhall & Nash Fine Wines — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 12:00:21 +0000

Cocktails have had a huge resurgence of late. Thanks to shows like Madmen, Sex and the City and many others, some of these classic cocktails have been pulled back to the forefront. Alongside these classic drinks, people are looking at a more classic way of drinking them – Apertivo isn’t just a flash way of saying happy hour, it’s a way of life. It directly translates to an aperitif, a little something to whet the appetite before a meal. However, this has grown to be so much more.

With the massive international growth in Prosecco internationally, the drinks associated with this pre-dinner phenomenon are everywhere from the Bellini, Mimosa and Spritz to obscure beasts like the Airmail and French 75.

So in conjunction with La Marca Prosecco here are our favourite tipples from the happiest hour of the day.

1. La Marca Spritz

What is more quintessentially Italian than Aperitivo? No drink sums this up more than the La Marca Spritz. Combining La Marca Prosecco with Aperol, freshly sliced orange and a touch of soda – a winning combination. This truly classic cocktail dates back to 1950’s but has been given a new modern twist thanks to this ultra-premium Prosecco.

Click here for the recipe.

2. La Marca Bellini

Invented at Harry’s New York Bar in Venice this two ingredient wunderkinder has set the tone for a lot of the sparkling wine drinks we take for granted. There would be no mimosa if it wasn’t for this beast. Think puréed white peach topped with crisp Prosecco… Simply peach to taste and top with Prosecco. (Substitute peach for orange juice to make a Mimosa).

Image Courtesy of Lara Feroni Imbibe Magazine

3. Negroni Sbagliato

This modern classic is a riff on the infamous Negroni. Switching out gin for Prosecco softens this bittersweet classic. There’s nothing more perfect than this to sip while enjoying the Dolce Vita. Equal parts Campari, Vermouth di Torino (Red/Rosso Vermouth) topped with the same amount of Prosecco and garnished with a slice of orange. Quick, easy and the perfect way to add a little class to your evening drinks.

Here’s one of our own: The Venetian Love Letter

A homage to a drink almost as classically stylish as La Marca itself – the Airmail. Riffing on this Caribbean twist on the French 75, this brings Italy to the forefront. Blending Lime, Amaro Montenegro, Rum, honey and most importantly La Marca Prosecco into a frothy blend sure to enrapture the senses and send you straight to a tavern on the edge of the canals.

Click here for the recipe.

So get creating with this small slice of Apertivo and remember, Piccolos are perfect for cocktails!

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Introducing La Marca: Make Every Day Sparkle

Dhall & Nash Fine Wines — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:00:29 +0000

31 October, 2017|In Winery Spotlight

Introducing La Marca: Make Every Day Sparkle

La Marca is named for the La Marca Trevigiana zone, located in the heart of the Prosecco region, where its grapes are grown. Founded over 40 years ago, this co-op comprising of over 5,000 growers cultivates 6,880 hectares in Treviso – the true heart of the Prosecco growing region. Focusing on creating wine from only the best grapes and using the best technology available to make the world’s best Prosecco.

Wine Description:

Made in the Treviso area of Northern Italy from the Glera grape, Prosecco is characterized by light and delicate fruit and floral aromatics, and a friendly mouthfeel. Prosecco is best consumed soon after production while it still retains its youthful fruitiness and stimulating acidity.

Winemaking Notes:

La Marca Prosecco is produced from 100% Glera grapes harvested in early September, and sourced from hundreds of small vineyards throughout the region. The grapes were crushed immediately after harvest before being pressed in gentle membrane presses. The juice was allowed to cold-settle before the initial fermentation occurred in stainless steel at 15-18˚C. The still wine underwent ageing on the lees prior to a secondary fermentation using the Charmat method at a temperature of 15˚C.

Tasting Notes:

This fully sparkling wine is a pale, golden straw in colour. Bubbles are full textured and persistent. On the nose, the wine brings fresh citrus with a vibrant bouquet of apple, white peach and honeysuckle. The soft, harmonious fruity notes make this wine ideal for any occasion.

La Marca is about transforming a moment, or closer, a mood. Opening a bottle brings an energy that enlivens, uplifts, and elevates, in an era when affordable luxury is appreciated. So let’s make everyday sparkle.

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