Edward Sheldon is a very traditional country wine merchant – in the middle of good farming and hunting countryside southeast of Stratford-upon-Avon. Their premises are redolent of their long history, and you’d be forgiven for expecting something a bit “stuffy”. But amongst the fine clarets, revered Burgundies and Hunting Port you will find an exciting range of well-chosen wines from the New World and Old.
With proper cellars, a facinating day book ledger from 100 years ago and knowledgeable staff it is worth a leisurely visit – there are also a few good eateries and food shops in the town.
The only disappointment is the website, which is has not been updated for some time and which does not do the quality of their offering justice.
An example of their less tradtional range is the Rive Haute Sauvignon from the excellent Plaimont Co-operative, which is a Vin de Pays du Gers in South West France. Jane McQuitty reviewed this wine in the Times “..squeaky clean stainless-steel fermented Sauvignon made from grapes picked in the cool of the early morning to ensure the zingiest results. Oozing smashing ripe, grassy, gooseberry and whitecurrant fruit” – I think she liked it. So did we.
Just £6.49 at Edward Sheldon.
Edward Sheldon, New Street, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4EN
Tel: +44 (0)1608 661409 Fax: +44 (0)1608 663166
would like to order a bottle of EDWARD SHELDON CHAMPAGNE.
HAD ONE BOUGHT AS A GIFT – IT’S DELICIOUS.
Shirley, Pleased to hear to you liked our Champagne – i have left our details if you would like to get intouch directly. Tel 01608 661409.