Animal Magic: Mythbusting Critter Labels // 19th August 2026 // VG Tasting Room // 7PM Zinfandel No ‘topping up’ of the

No ‘topping up’ of the barrels occurred in the 34 years

Refreshing

sitting 450 metres above sea level

the winemakers were so fed up of those styles from the region that Coup de Sang (a rush of blood) was born out of a desire to showcase the finesse and class that Cabernet can have when handled gently and not muddied by the heavy inclusion of alcohol and sulphite additions

Château Filhot has a rich history and enviable pedigree

Animal Magic: Mythbusting Critter Labels // 19th August 2026 // VG Tasting Room // 7PM Zinfandel No ‘topping up’ of theA study was done last year correlating quality and value for money of wines to the animals on the label. What we, in the trade, call 'Critter Labels'. The results were interesting for massive wine nerds like us and perhaps you. This study has lived in Henry's mind rent free since it came out. This is his opportunity to decide whether there is, in fact, a correlation or not. Does a pig on the label really mean a wine is going to be less good value for