Up in Aberfeldy in Perthshire, (Scotland) New World Wine enthusiasts Kate and Mike McDiarmid focus on New World Wines. I tend to associate the Scots with traditional wines, and especially with France their long-time ally in their wrangles with the Anglo-Saxon world. However, this looks to be a tasting worth travelling to (although make sure you have a tee-total driver to get you back!) as the range of wines, particularly from Oz and NZ looks impressive.
Their annual wine tasting event is geared to get people to experiment – to explore what the new world has to offer instead of drinking the same wines year on year. Mike McDiarmid comments:
“The vast majority of wine drinkers stick only to a few well-known brands. Here, consumers can widen their palette, discover exactly what they like – and sound a lot more cultured at dinner parties.”
The “shop” is also worth a visit, as you can combine choosing some really good New World wines with a bit of indulgence in the deli and café too,
It has an online store, which delivers throughout the UK and premises in a beautifully restored farm building in Aberfeldy, which has an extensive wine stock and tasting bar complimented by a delightful café, fine Scottish produce and unique artist fare.
UK Delivery = £8.50
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House of Menzies, Castle Menzies Farm, Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2JD t: 01887 829666
The House of Menzies tasting days are great fun, with guys and girls that can explain evething that you want to know- or just did no want to know!
a great break in a walk!