Matthew Clark

✨ The 2024 Matthew Clark Wine List is here! 🙌 We're thrilled to unveil this year's sensational wine range, packed with everything from premium, well-loved classics to the very latest trends. 🍷 This year, we've introduced some fantastic new producers in addition to the familiar favourites you know and love. We also shine a light on the winemakers in our portfolio who prioritise the well-being of the planet and their community. 🥂 Download your copy by visiting Matthew Clark - https://bit.ly/40zwpRL.

🧀 #NationalCheeseAndWineDay? Go on then! 😍 The ultimate pairing, cheese and wine are firm friends, perfect for a light snack on their own or to round off a delicious meal. Of course, different wines pair better with different cheeses. 🍷 Malbec, like this gorgeous Argentinian expression from the renowned Catena Zapata, is one of the few bold red wines out there that consistently pairs well with powerful cheeses like a blue cheese and other pungent, soft cheeses like a gorgonzola. The contrast between the wine’s fruity notes and the cheese’s savoury qualities can create a remarkable taste experience. 👀 Have you considered hosting a cheese and wine night in your venue?

🎉 It's #TequilaDay! 👉 This nifty agave spirit has been growing in popularity in recent years and is now a go-to sip for a range of occasions. Aged anywhere between 2 months to a year in oak barrels, reposado tequilas currently hold a 45.6% share of tequila sales. The aging process imparts a delicate complexity to the spirit, making it suitable for both sipping and mixing in cocktails. 😍 As nearly two thirds of tequila drinkers say they are likely to pay extra for a better quality drink, bring something special to your serves with Patron Reposado! This premium tequila is aged in oak barrels for over two months giving it a perfect balance of fresh agave and oak wood with subtle fruit, citrus and honey notes. It's perfect mixed into refreshing cocktails, from the Margarita to the Paloma. 👀Have you reviewed your tequila range recently? Bacardi

☀️ Last week our Bristol office came together to celebrate the sunny weather at our Summer BBQ social. 🍹 Thank you to Pernod Ricard for coming down to serve some awesome cocktails. Menabrea also kindly lent us their bar for guests to pour refreshing Menabrea Bionda. And we had our very own Simon J pouring some wines! 🎉 It was great to bring teams together to catch up over some sips and a bite to eat in the sun. Thank you to all who joined us and well done to all involved in organising a super get-together. Pernod Ricard Birra Menabrea SpA

👀 It's time to mix up how we sell wine to younger drinkers in the on-trade. How about introducing some wine cocktails to your menu? 🍹One in five customers drink cocktails when out and we've seen wine cocktails grow in popularity in recent years, driven in part by the demand for spritz-style serves. Given this, and the potential for higher margin on cocktails, there is an important opportunity for wine to tap into the category as both a way to sell more wine and to introduce younger consumers to wine in an approachable way. 😍 From Jam Shed's "Jamgria" to Bottega's Lemon Spritz, we've pulled together a selection of serves from our wine producers to help inspire your wine cocktail menu. Read more in our Generation Mix guide https://bit.ly/3Wxyygy #GenerationWine

🍦Our final stop in this year's summer #MatchMakers series is a classic Summer Pudding! Packed with juicy summer berries, sweet and tart in equal measures, which wine will be the perfect pair to this quintessential British pud? 😍 When matching wine and food, it’s sometimes about contrast and sometimes about pairing like with like. This pretty Provence rosé from Whispering Angel has plenty of redcurrant and berry flavour to accentuate this berry heavy dish, alongside subtle spice and a surprisingly herbal character towards the finish. In short, this wine is summer in a glass. 😍 Chateau Ste Michelle Columbia Valley Riesling is dry and crisp with characteristic citrus flavours that will complement a berry forward dish in the same way a squeeze of lemon can enhance the natural flavours of the fruit. 😍 For a sweet wine pairing you may want to recommend a Moscato that balances fruit and honey sweetness with a spritzy finish. Fragrant and floral, Il Vino Dell’Amore Petalo Moscato is an Italian expression from Bottega that's refreshing enough for your customers to enjoy on the terrace as they round out their meal with a luscious berry dessert. 🥂 Discover more food and wine matches and explore even more summer inspiration for your venue in our Matthew Clark Summer 2024 guide - download your copy https://bit.ly/3UfdFo4 📷 Château d’Esclans Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery Bottega S.p.A.

😍 Another highlight from our wine team's recent South Africa trip was a visit to Flagstone Wines! 🍷 Icons of innovation in the Accolade Wines portfolio, our team were treated to a tour of the winery, a tasting of the whole range all while learning more about the wines and their updated branding. Thank you to Head Winemaker, Gerhard Swart, who shared his knowledge and expertise. 🛒 Browse and order the Flagstone range online at Matthew Clark Live https://bit.ly/39ZIDKq

🍹 The sun is out, it's Friday, and it's #DaiquiriDay. Could it get any better? 😍 This timeless Cuban cocktail is a favourite in many pubs and bars, with its purest form consisting of a delicate balance of rum, fresh lime juice, and sugar. Give your serves an edge today and serve up a Bumbu Rum Banana Daiquiri! ☀️ To make, add 50ml Bumbu Original, 25ml banana puree, 25ml fresh lime juice, 10ml syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a coupe glass, garnishing with a slice of dried banana. Pernod Ricard Liam Southall

✈️ More from the Matthew Clark wine buyers' recent trip to South Africa! 🍷 While visiting the Amandla offices in Wellington, the team met the iconic Praisie Dlamini to taste the range and hear the inspiring story of this female-led brand directly from the woman herself. Every person in the HER Wine Collection that Amandla is part of is black and female - from the Managing Director to the viticulturalist. They make bold and exciting wines that are ultra-approachable and utterly delicious. 🔗 Discover the Amandla range at Matthew Clark Live - https://bit.ly/39ZIDKq

🌍 The Matthew Clark team on tour in South Africa! ✈️ Our buyers recently had the incredible opportunity to visit some of our favourite South African producers. Thank you to Amandla, Kleine Zalze and Graham Beck for hosting us on our journey around your amazing country. Keep your eyes peeled for more from this trip soon! 🔗 Check out these and many more amazing South African wines at Matthew Clark Live – https://bit.ly/39ZIDKq