Green & Blue have a shop and wine bar in East Dulwich, have a nicely designed website but I have never heard of Green and Blue before today. There is a focus on Natural Wines.
We have two very important criteria for inclusion on this list – firstly, the wines have to have been made with due care and attention paid to the growing of the grapes. That means no or very minimal chemical intervention and low yields (not pushing the vines to grow as much bland, boring fruit as possible), giving fruit which needs very little intervention in the winery.
Naturally then, most of the wines come from smaller producers, many family owned, who have the sort of respect for their vineyards that we heartily applaud. Those that come from slightly bigger companies all have the same ethos.
There are two prices on the website, one for the shop, the other for the bar. An interesting range indeed which they describe as
As an alternative to country listings, Green and Blue, have gone for grouping wines by style. ‘Crisp – elegant, lighter, dry & subtle’ or ‘Fruity – sometimes slightly aromatic’ are two of the white wine groups while the reds have ‘Spicy – smoky or rustic & earthy’ or ‘Rich – ripe or muscular & powerful’ for example.
The range isn’t huge(2006) with Italy appearing well represented although most countries make an appearance. The ‘Different… something unusual’ sections immediately appeal. Here you will find such delights as Château Montus Pacherenc Sec from Madiran and Sigalas Santorini, from Greece at or Massaya Classic Red, from the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon or Domaine Labranche-Laffont Madiran ‘Vielles Vignes, Madiran, France (2006 examples)
The fine wine section has such beauties as Seghesio Old Vine Zinfandel, California, USA or maybe a bottle of Frogs Leap Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, USA is more your thing at . A smattering of spirits, dessert and fortified wines complete the tightly formed list. Each wine has a little description attached along with details of the grape varieties and a simple food matching suggestion. Overall a nice site.
Nationwide delivery is offered, but I suspect a visit would be worthwhile. The website also excitingly offers online video with the owner Kate Thal talking about selected wines and grapes!
Tastings offered.
UK Delivery = £5.95
Green & Blue 38 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich London SE22 8HJ t: 0208 6939250
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