LC Selections has been absorbed by Parched.
Dan’s business Parched is now in charge of the LC Selections portfolio. Parched is now handling all imports of wine from our Aussie producers. The wines remain available for wholesale purchase in the UK and are available for retail purchase through the Parched website.
For trade enquiries: [email protected]
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To stay across the Parched socials, make sure you’re following @parched.wine
New shipment: Aphelion - McLaren Vale, South Australia
Working with top vineyards in McLaren Vale, Rob and Louise Mack are producing a range of wines that showcase the region’s diverse terroir –
right down to unique plot-by-plot bottlings. David Sly (Decanter Magazine) paid them a visit recently…
‘I kept addressing the question of how to allow each vineyard site to shine, and that presented fresh challenges with every vintage. It was as much an intellectual exercise as a physical task, and I absolutely adored the focus it demanded.’ - Rob Mack (winemaker).
Grenache, in the hands of McLaren Vale’s most astute producers, has become Australia’s take on grand cru – rare, idiosyncratic and expressive, indicative of exemplary sites. Much of it hinges on the age of the vines, which run up to 120 years. Blewitt Springs – home to the Brini family vineyard – is an especially sought-after subregion of McLaren Vale. Its soils are characterised by deep sands and pockets of ironstone.
A constant feature of the winery’s portfolio has been Confuence, a clever regional blend designed to show Grenache’s rich savoury mid-palate. It brings together fruit from different Blewitt Springs sites, with a range of winemaking techniques applied to different parcels, from whole-bunch ferments to extended maceration. It captures the magic mix of sharp, youthful vigour and smouldering old-vine persistence supported by supple
tannins.
For all UK trade, please get in touch to see what we have available from @aphelionwine
A huge week here in London with @paralianwines in town. Skye and Charlie have been fantastic in showing their wines to trade and consumers alike. Thank you to all who took the time to chat and taste with us. The wines are smokin’ 🔥
Meet the makers: Wednesday June 4th we will have Skye and Charlie of @paralianwines pouring their wines for consumers at @dans.ldn in London. Coming and meet this winemaking couple and learn all about their passion project which is rapidly gaining pace (and a loyal following) back in Australia and now abroad. Grenache is a focus, but really their main goal is highlighting the potential of the old vines at their Springs Hill vineyard at their home base in McLaren Vale. Please join us for what will be a fantastic evening. This is a ticketed event - ticket sales through Dan’s.
This is already sold out 👏 but we’re stoked to having @viningstreetwineclub getting behind @worldsapartwines for this event this coming week. For those with tickets, we’ll see you there
DEEP DOWN UNDER 2025
We’re thrilled to be teaming-up with some likeminded importers who share a passion for great Australian wine.
Join us on April 30th for what will be a fantastic tasting, showcasing the best of Australia, including an exciting selection of producers from our LC Selections portfolio.
This is a trade-only event. Please follow the link in bio to RSVP. @graftwine
Wanderer’s 2023s are fantastic. These have just landed in London and are immediately available.
The Wanderer is the negotiant project from Andrew Marks of Gembrook Hill. Fruit is sourced from the lower Yarra Valley and the wines differ stylistically from Mark’s estate wines.
Please get in touch if you’re interested in tasting these and learning more. @thewandererwines
Our latest container has docked. On board is a nice little top-up from our friends Sailor Seeks Horse in Southern Tasmania. Both the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are available for immediate delivery, in time for festive season listings. Please get in touch for pricing and further info @sailorseekshorse
We’re pleased to announce our final tasting of 2024, to be held on Wednesday the 13th of November at Ken’s, 51 Exmouth Market EC1R 4QL from 11am-3pm. We will be showing all of our new arrivals from our latest container which lands this week in London. Reservations required - please follow the link in bio.
“We practice regenerative agriculture and follow organic under-vine principles. Our priority is soil health and as such eschew the use of inorganic weed management. Diversity of both flora and fauna in our vineyards help support a balanced ecosystem that in turn, maintains the enduring health and longevity of our own rooted old vines. A mixture of soil types (deep red volcanic heavy in basalt, grey clay/loam and deep alluvial river flats) all on sandstone provides a unique medium for us to explore different varieties and subsequent wine styles. Wines and vineyards are certified through Sustainable Winegrowers Australia” says Breaking Ground winemaker Ollie Margan. @margan.bg
LC Selections is proud to announce that Breaking Ground has joined the portfolio.
Producer: Breaking Ground by Margan
Region: Hunter Valley, NSW
Who: Ollie and Alessa Margan
Breaking Ground is the label of siblings Ollie and Alessa Margan of the Hunter Valley. After both completing their Viticulture and Oenology studies, the pair are making these wines as a breakaway label to that of their family label, Margan Estate. With a contemporary vision both in the vineyard and winery, and a renewed focus on regenerative agriculture, the evolution and improvements in some of the estate vineyards have led to a set of wines showcasing a gentle approach to winemaking. Texture, energy and brightness typify these wines, consisting mainly of emerging varieties such as Albarino and Barbera. No inoculated yeast, added acidity, fining or filtration. All wines are sustainably certified, Vegan friendly and made from estate fruit. @margan.bg
“This is the best albarino I have tried in Australia, year on year. Wonderful drinking.” - Mike Bennie, Wine Front.
Breaking Ground, coming soon… @margan.bg
