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Tesco introduces brand new range of quality of low alcohol wines

Tesco introduces brand new range of quality of low alcohol wines

 

CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The quality of low alcohol wines available in the UK has stepped up a notch thanks to a brand new range created by Tesco.

For the first time shoppers will be able to buy wines in stores across the country that are nearly alcohol free, less than 0.5%, and are virtually indistinguishable in terms of taste from their alcoholic counterparts.

The new range, which is exclusive to Tesco, includes three customer favourites – Cabernet Tempranillo, Grenacha-Rosé and a Sauvignon Blanc.

They have been developed in partnership with leading international wine producers Felix Solis, and use a new innovative spinning cone technique that gently removes the alcohol, without sacrificing the aroma, quality and flavour profile of the wine.

Until now most non-alcoholic wines have been fermented until they reach the point where they are about to turn alcoholic, so the liquid never actually becomes wine, or have the alcohol removed to be replaced with a number of sugars and artificial flavours to bring back the flavours lost through the process.

Tesco’s Master of Wine James Davis said:

“With the consumption of alcohol in the UK down by 18 per cent over the last decade, we’re seeing an increasing numbers of customers who want to enjoy the social aspect of having a drink, and are looking for a quality wine drinking experience, but without the alcohol.

“In recent years we’ve seen improvements in the quality and range of low and no alcohol ciders and beers, which have put wine firmly in the shade.

“This is the first wine range of its kind sold by a supermarket, which offers customers a real comparable alternative to popular varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache rose and Sauvignon Blanc, without any compromise on taste. “

The wines will be available in over 700 stores across the country and online and will be priced at £3.00. All three of the low-alcohol wines contain less than 0.5% alcohol.

In March Tesco became the first supermarket to bring together its entire range of alcohol free, or less than 0.5% ABV beers, wines and spirits in one place in stores across the UK.

Notes to editors

  • Tesco Low Alcohol Sauvignon Blanc £3.00 (75cl). This light and citrusy Sauvignon Blanc is perfect with seafood and fish.
  • Tesco Low Alcohol Cabernet Tempranillo £3.00 (75cl). Expertly ripened, this medium red is spicy and smooth and great with cold meats and cheeses.
  • Tesco Low Alcohol Garnacha-Rosé £3.00 (75cl). Grown under the intense Spanish sun, the Garnacha grape is full of fragrant raspberry and strawberry flavours, making this rosé a sophisticated alternative to soft drinks. Enjoy chilled on its own, or with seafood.

Felix Solis is a family owned Spanish company devoted to the production of quality wines, and sangria in Valdepenas and La Mancha.

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Chinese produced Cabernet Sauvignon now available at Tesco stores

Chinese produced Cabernet Sauvignon now available at Tesco stores

 

CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — It’s already one of the UK’s most popular cuisines but now shoppers across the UK will be able to complete the Oriental dining experience with a bottle of Chinese wine.

Tesco has started selling an impressive Chinese produced Cabernet Sauvignon that it believes could finally open the doors in Britain to this fast emerging wine-making nation.

The new wine, Chateau Changyu Moser XV Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, is a cross between a classic Bordeaux and a rich fruity Australian wine, and is available for less than £10.

While China may not immediately conjure up images of classic vineyard country, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) has placed China- after Spain- as the country with the second biggest vineyard area in the world.

In fact, the Chateau Changyu Moser XV estate claims to have become one of the world’s biggest wine producers- with 100 winemakers who make 150 million bottles a year.

The wine is produced in the region of Ningxia, in northern China, which has a warm and dry climate and boasts an average of 3000 sunshine hours a year – 800 hours more than Bordeaux – earning it a reputation of being the country’s Napa Valley.

Tesco’s Master of Wine James Davis believes China will soon be a powerful player in the wine world and this launch could help give it its first major push in the UK.

He said:

“China is one of the world’s biggest consumers of wine, drinking almost two billion bottles of red wine each year.

“And now they are one of the largest wine producing countries in the world, ahead of the more traditional regions of Chile and New Zealand.

“Produced in a warm and dry climate, the Chateau Changyu Moser XV Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, is a dark ruby red.

“The smooth, full bodied wine is a combination of a classic Bordeaux style with the riper, richer fruit flavours which are characteristic of Australian wines.

“At a great introductory offer of £7, this wine offers customers an opportunity to discover a unique, but quality wine at an affordable price.

“This Chinese wine is very food friendly and works well with a variety of dishes – they are also a great talking point at the dinner table!”

James recommends trying the wine with Crispy Aromatic Duck or a slow roasted lamb shoulder as it compliments and balances the rich meat flavours.

The addition of the Chateau Changyu Moser XV Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 means that Tesco now sells wine from 20 countries around the world- including Hungary, Israel and Greece.

It will be available in over 700 stores and online, and will go on sale with an introductory price of £7. Following that it will be priced at £8.

Over the last 18 months, Tesco has continued to develop its wine range to offer customers a great selection of quality of wines. Tesco is the UK’s largest wine retailer.

Note to editors

  • The production of the Chateau Changyu Moser XV estate wines is overseen by renowned Austrian winemaker Lenz Moser who arrived in China 11 years, fell in love with the Ningxia region and started a partnership with local experts to make Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • Tesco’s top wine expert James Davis is a Master of Wine, the highest qualification achievable in the industry and one of just over 350 in the world.

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For more information please contact the Tesco Press Office on 01707 918 701

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Tesco launches new range of exceptional tasting wines at great prices

Tesco launches new range of exceptional tasting wines at great prices

Welwyn Garden City, UK, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today launched a new range of exclusive wines which will give customers a chance to discover some exceptional tasting wines at great prices.

The new range will delve into the world of luxury wines, without the usual price tag. The 10 new Tesco finest* wines, which are perfect for those special occasions or everyday treats, have been created in partnership with world renowned wine producers. The range focuses on classic French and Italian styles, as well as introducing some more unusual and upcoming regions.

Tesco’s Master of Wine, James Davis said:

“These fantastic new finest* wines offer customers an opportunity to discover a range of top quality wines at exceptional prices. 

“We are seeing that a large number of customers are looking for a terrific wine to celebrate a special occasion, or to be an interesting talking point at the dinner table.

“We believe we’ve found some real hidden gems amongst some brilliant classics. With the help of our fantastic wine-making partners we’re able to bring these once exclusive wines to shoppers across the country.”

Customers will be able to easily identify the new additions to the range by the striking label design which mirrors the quality of the wine inside, and highlights which winemaker Tesco has worked in partnership with to bring these special wines to life.

The wines will be available in over 200 stores across the country and online.

The new Tesco finest* wines, are available at prices between £7 and £20 and includes:

  • Tesco finest* Faugeres 2015
  • Tesco finest* Lambrusco Reggiano Amabile DOC NV
  • Tesco finest* Valpolicella Ripasso 2014
  • Tesco finest* St Emilion Grand Cru 2011
  • Tesco finest* Barbera d’Alba 2013
  • Tesco finest* Margaux 2011
  • Tesco finest* Mercurey Rouge ‘Selection Georges’ 2015
  • Tesco finest* Gaillac Perle 2016
  • Tesco finest* Minervois La Liviniere 2015
  • Tesco finest* Vire Clesse 2015

The introduction of the new premium wines are the latest stage of Tesco’s journey to develop its wine range, by improving the quality, selection and availability and simplify the pricing of their own label wines.

In addition to the new full-sized bottles of finest* wines, Tesco is also introducing a range of top-of-the-line finest* favourites in 187ml bottles. The smaller bottle sizes are great for single serves and portion control, but also offer the ability to trial new wine styles and discover a new favourite.

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Notes to editors:

Tasting notes

Tesco finest* Margaux 2011 – £20.00

In partnership with Chateau Cantenac Boyd

This wine is from one of France’s most prestigious wine making regions – Margaux in Bordeaux, with prices for a single bottle go up to £500! Our award-winning Margaux is bold, rich and well-balanced with vibrant and complex flavours of black fruit, cherries, spices and oak. The ultimate treat for a special occasion.

Food pairing: Enjoy with bold foods such as grilled steak.

Tesco finest* Faugeres 2015 – £8.00

In partnership with Maison du Sud

Faugeres is a region situation in the southern area of France called the Languedoc. The grapes for this wine are grown high up on cool Mediterranean slopes from vines that burrow deep into rich local soil. This powerful red is gifted with full flavours of black fruit, local herbs and a subtle spice and has a long, fresh finish. Unusually this wine has gone through very little filtration in order that the wine retains the essences of the terroir and the typicty of the wine.

Food pairing: Demands bold food, particularly beef dishes and game stews.

Tesco finest* Lambrusco Reggiano Amabile DOC NV – £7.00

In partnership with Cantine Riunite

An Italian, sparkling red wine? Yes! This once dated, uncool variety is making a comeback – especially the more traditional, premium styles. Sealed with the authentic flat cork, this high quality sparkling Lambrusco comes from the very best hillside vineyards of Reggio Emilia. The ancient Grasparossa grape gives this deep ruby-red wine its complex red fruit flavours, and its bright, dry juicy finish.

Food pairing: Drink chilled alongside barbecued and cured meats.

Tesco finest* Valpolicella Ripasso 2014 – £11.00

In partnership with Cantina Valpantena

From Northern Italy’s famed Valpolicella region comes a bold but well-balanced wine full of dark fruit flavours. Taken from the Italian word to ‘pass by again’, this red is passed twice through the grape skins to create a darker colour, richer texture and a complex and smooth taste. This is made exclusively for Tesco in partnership with Cantina Valpantena; true specialists of Valpolicella Ripasso.

Food pairing: Beautiful with aged cheeses, stews and braised meats.

Tesco finest* St Emilion Grand Cru 2011 – £16.00

In partnership with Chateau Val d’Or

Another classic region, St Emilion is situation on the right banks of the famous Bordeaux region of France. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this wine are picked by hand and blended together to create a distinct and complex concentration of intense blackberry and blackcurrant flavours. Oak ageing produces notes of cedar and spice which give way to a long finish.

Food pairing: An excellent accompaniment to classic roast meats.

Tesco finest* Barbera d’Alba 2014 – £8.00

In partnership with Lo Zoccolaio

A traditional Italian grape variety, these Barbera grapes grown on the Lo Zoccolaio estate in Piedmonte, North Italy. This rich wine has delicate perfume, ripe tannins and layers of flavours of plum, raisins and spices.

Food pairing: Best with roast beef or ravioli.

Tesco finest* Mercurey Rouge ‘Selection Georges’ 2015 – £14.00

In partnership with Bouchard

From the classic Burgundy region of Franc, this 100% Pinot Noir has been exclusively produced for us at the historic family-run Bouchard winery. In tribute to our very own wine expert’s Grandfather, this medium bodied wine has layers of red and black fruits and savoury spice notes.

Food pairing: This wine brings out the best from red meats, roast pork and poultry-based stews.

Tesco finest* Gaillac Perle 2016 – £7.00

In partnership with Castel Freres

With its delicate spritz, mouthwatering stone fruit flavours and aromas of fresh citrus, this dry Gaillac Perle is both crisp and elegant. Produced in one of the oldest winemaking regions in South West France and hailed as the next Picpoul de Pinet, it is a lively and modern wine with ancient heritage.

Food pairing: Perfect as an aperitif or paired with grilled fish and shellfish.

Tesco finest* Minervois La Liviniere 2015 – £9.50

In partnership with Domaine de la Baume

The vineyards in the tiny French region of La Liviniere sit high in the foothills of the Pyrenees, with chalky soil below and plenty of sun above. These are ideal conditions to produce full bodied and characterful red wines like this one – packed with generous flavours of tapenade, juicy black fruit and dried herbs.

Food pairing: It is the perfect match with hearty stews.

Tesco finest* Vire Clesse 2015 – £11.00

In partnership with Bouchard

A beauty from Burgundy, this wine is harvested from a number of small, carefully selected quality Chardonnay vineyards and partially aged in oak for added complexity. A deliciously crisp and creamy white wine with apple and citrus aromas offset by characteristic minerality and a long finish

Food pairings: A ripe white that adds depth to poultry, seafood and softer cheese.

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Tesco wins over 70 medals at the International Wine Challenge

CHESHUNT, England, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has amassed over 70 medals at ‘The Oscars’ of the wine industry- the International Wine Challenge.  Wines costing as little as £4, received accolades from a panel of independent drinks experts from around the world, who blind taste the wines to ensure fairness and impartiality.

An impressive 93 per cent of the retailer’s wines that were awarded gongs were from its own label wine range. Meaning customers will be able to pick up a critically acclaimed wine for Christmas with the finest* Sancerre and the finest* Dessert Semillon both receiving the highest accolade- a Gold Medal. Tesco also received 9 Silver, 22 Bronze and 41 Commended medals.

James Davis, Tesco’s Master of Wine said: “We’ve been working hard to help customers find fantastic tasting, great quality wine at truly affordable prices. With wines like the Tesco Vineyards Côtes du Rhône and Vineyards Chile Merlot, which are available from as little as £4 receiving a nod, we are proving that exceptional awarding winning wines don’t have to be at massive prices.”

For the last three years, Tesco has been named ‘Own Label Range of the Year’ by the International Wine Challenge. This is the first set of the 2016 medal results for the annual IWC wine awards, the second release will be announced in May. Other wines to receive an award include Silver medals for the £13 Pol Aimé Brut Champagne the Tesco Orvieto Classico 2014 (£5.25) and a bronze medal for the best-selling Wairau Cove Sauvignon Blanc 2015 (£6.50).

See full list of award winners here

For more information please contact the Tesco Press Office on 01992 644645
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Tesco wins over 70 medals at the International Wine Challenge

Tesco wins over 70 medals at the International Wine Challenge

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Tesco unveils new guide on how to pick the right wines – What To Drink Now

CHESHUNT, England, 2015-11-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco is pulling out all the stops – well at least the bottle stops – to help customers pick the right wines for the important moments in life.  From the first date, meeting the in-laws for the first time or for that much anticipated night in front of the TV, Tesco has the right wine to hit the spot.

In a new guide for customers – What To Drink Now – the retailer also provides a 30 second guide on how to pair wine and food. Tesco is recommending the following wines for occasions which include:

  • The First Date Pouilly-fume (pronounced pwee foo-may)
  • Meet The Parents Chateauneuf du pape
  • The Wedding Day Cava (suitably celebratory, but affordable enough to keep guests watered all evening)
  • Boys Night In Merlot (perfect accompaniment for a night in with the boys and a big bowl of crisps)
  • The Anniversary Sancerre (a grown-up grape, evocative of that very first bottle)

The move comes after the retailer demystified wine shopping online and in store- with customer reviews, simpler & lower prices and more space given to bestselling wines. With the broadest wine range of any retailer in the country, with over 650 wines, Tesco is balancing the importance between choice and convenience, to help the millions of customers who buy wine at Tesco.

Tesco’s Master of Wine James Davis said: ‘There is something special about enjoying a fantastic glass of wine. At Tesco we don’t want anything to hamper that experience, which is why we’ve tried to make wine shopping so simple, you’ll think you’ve had one glass too many!
‘With our new guide, simpler pricing and customer reviews, we’ll help you find the perfect wine for everything you eat, everything you attend and everything else.’

Tesco is also trialing a new wine finder www.tescowinefinder.com, which will help customers pick the perfect wine to suit their tastes. With simple questions like ‘how strong do you like your tea?’, or whether you prefer a roast to more exotic meals, the new app will help customers find their perfect wine.

Examples of some of the changes for popular lines, now available in store or online:

  • Plaza Centro  Prosecco WAS  £12.99  NOW £6.50
  • Dino Pinot Grigio  WAS £9.99 NOW £5.00
  • Castillo San Lorenzo Reserva £12.99 NOW £6.50
  • Tesco Finest* Malbec WAS £7.99 NOW £6.00
  • Tesco Finest* Old Vines Tempranillo WAS £7.99 NOW £5.50

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Notes to Editors

  • For the third year in a row the International Wine Challenge has awarded Tesco ‘Own Label Range of the Year’
  • Instead of running lots of promotions, we’ve decided to do things differently. We’re going to offer the same, simple, low prices on wines – all the time. This means that for customers they’ll no longer have to navigate lots of deals. We’re being more transparent, so they will be able to get the wines they love at better, everyday prices.
  • Wine prices will be simple, clear, straightforward and as much as possible round numbers – for example, £5, £5.25, and £5.50.
  • Customers will have the opportunity to sample many of the Tesco’s wines at the Tesco wine fair, held at Olympia, London on the 31st-1st November. For more information please go to http://www.tescowinefair.com/
  • A copy of the pdf of the new guide is available upon request
  • Examples of customer reviews which will be seen in store:

 

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Tesco wines declared ‘Own Label Range’ of the year at the 2015 International Wine Challenge (IWC) Awards Ceremony

CHESHUNT, England, 2015-7-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last night (16 July, 2015), Tesco wines were declared ‘Own Label Range’ of the year, at the 2015 International Wine Challenge (IWC) Awards Ceremony. Held at London’s Hilton Park Lane Hotel, the annual award ceremony, considered by many as ‘The Oscars’ of the wine industry, was attended by almost 1,000 members of the wine trade.

The title was awarded to Tesco in recognition of the recent medal success of own-label wines in the International Wine Challenge, where an impressive 98% of the wines entered on behalf of Tesco were awarded a medal.

Category Buying Manager and Master of Wine James Davis commented: “This is really fantastic news. We’re proud to have been presented with this award for the fourth time in five years and delighted the IWC judges agree that Tesco offers customers the best range of own label wines.

“Our own label wines are an integral part of the Tesco range and we work closely with our suppliers to ensure we offer great quality products at affordable prices – it’s proved to be a winning combination with our customers.”

The Tesco wine team also picked up trophies for Great Value Champion Sparkling Wine for the finest* Grand Cru Champagne, and Great Value Champion Sweet Wine for the finest* Dessert Semillon.

Charles Metcalfe, Co-Chairman of the IWC commented:  “These Great Value Awards demonstrate that savvy shoppers are able to pick up fantastic wines with very competitive prices. These wines punch well above its weight in terms of quality and they are all delicious wines. These wines have been blind tasted by some of the best wine judges in the world, so consumers can buy these award winners with confidence. Impress your friends and family without denting your bank balance.”

Tesco Product Development Managers Charlotte Lemoine and Graham Nash were at the awards ceremony to collect the trophies.

For more information please contact the Tesco Press Office on 01992 644645
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