Lea & Sandeman Wine Merchants

08/10/2026

Rioja Renaissance: Mixed Six Offer 🍷 | £155 - https://mailchi.mp/leaandsandeman/rioja_w**e_month_2026_va

Rioja is undergoing a magnificent renaissance. Long defined by silken oak mastery, a new wave of vignerons is now heading to high-altitude slopes to craft w**es of startling purity in concrete and terracotta.

Our new 6-bottle case captures this tension: pairing iconic traditional Reservas like Viña Ardanza with sought-after new releases from Artuke and Sierra de Toloño.

A complete Rioja tour with free delivery included. Order online now.

One measure of a great w**e region lies in its ability to master its history while continually redefining its future. We have assembled a limited-run six-bottle case that captures this tension, offering an opportunity to taste the highest quality traditional Reservas alongside the region's most soug...

04/09/2026

This Sunday past we were delighted to get this brilliant write up from the Times w**e expert Will Lyons. Rather than saying too much more, we will let the review talk for us.

"Lea and Sandeman run the sort of w**e shops every w**e lover wished they had on their street corner. With their stripped wooden floors, well-lit and imaginatively stocked shelves they fully deserve their royal warrant which was awarded in 2018. Charles Lea and his team travel extensively buying from vignerons who own their own vineyards seeking out w**es of ‘individuality and drinkability’. They were one of the first to champion the quality of fine Italian w**e in the 1990s, have an exceptional list of grower Ch*****nes and now champion rarities from places such as Patagonia and Georgia. Their staff are friendly and enthusiastic and will happily point you in the direction of something unlikely for your Friday night tipple."



The Sunday Times

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

The L&S Summer Sale is here! ☀️🍷

Time to restock the w**e fridge. We've picked w**es to drink now and others to squirrel away for garden parties — available online and across all five shops throughout August (some w**es only available in our shops).

Keep an eye out for our "Now or Never" drops too: one w**e, seriously discounted, every Thursday from 6th August — 48 hours only, both in shops and online. Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to know.

As ever, we're offering free delivery on orders over £150.

Happy hunting! 🔍

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22/06/2026

Fun to hear Olly Smith 's (or should we say Barclay Flint's 🕵️‍♀️?) tasting note for Acustic Celler's Acustic Red on this week's Saturday Kitchen Live.

If you're looking for a w**e that delivers: 'A black cherry clad in velvet, masquerading as an iron boxing glove. ' look no further than this brilliant Spanish red.

W**e available in all of our London shops and online 🍷 £22.95 or £20.50 in a mixed case.


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16/04/2026

In 1936, a single wedding gift of a pre-phylloxera w**e changed the destiny of an entire region. 🍷

When Lulu Tempier married Lucien Peyraud, Lucien made it his mission to restore the Mourvèdre grape to its rightful place in Bandol, championing quality over quantity. He cycled through occupied France to lobby for the region, eventually earning Bandol its AOC status in 1941 and cementing his legacy as the "Godfather of Bandol."

While Lucien laid the viticultural foundations, Lulu’s extraordinary cooking drew the global culinary elite, including Alice Waters and Richard Olney, turning Domaine Tempier into a cultural icon. It even earned the praise of Robert Parker, who called it the "Latour of the region."

Today, we are thrilled to offer the 2023 BANDOL Cuvée Classique 'Lulu & Lucien' as a Pre-Shipment offer. A blend of 75% Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault, and Carignan, it is a vintage of pure pleasure. Expect deep notes of plum, spice, and earthiness with a brilliant, energetic finish.

We have just 50 cases available. Tap the link in our bio to secure your allocation.

(Please note: Full terms and conditions for buying in-bond or pre-shipment can be found on our website via the link).

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25/03/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who made the recent NSPCC Fine W**e Challenge our biggest one yet! 🥂✨

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised in excess of £250,000 for Childline. To put that into perspective, it costs £46,000 a day to run Childline, meaning last night's efforts will keep this vital service going for nearly six days.

A massive shoutout to our dedicated L&S staff who expertly poured over 2,500 glasses in just one hour, to our quizzer extraordinaire Andrew Hooper, and to the magnificent Matthew Jukes for keeping the room (mostly) under control as our MC!

If you attended and want a reminder of the brilliant w**es we tasted, or if you simply want to try them at home, here is the lineup:

🍾 Reception: Gonet-Médeville Tradition Brut 1er Cru NV
🤍 Whites: Domaine Delaporte Sancerre Silex Chavignol '23 | Domaine Barraud Saint Véran Les Pommards '22 | Alberelli di Giodo Carricante '23 | Salomon Undhof Riesling Ried Kögl '23
🍷 Reds: Clos de La Roilette Fleurie Cuvée Tardive '23 | Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot Pommard Tavannes '20 | Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Clos Derrière Vieille '20 | Barale Fratelli Barolo Castellero '20

(Bonus: Matthew Jukes also highly recommended the 2021 Tassinaia Castello del Terriccio, which his wife Amelia recently declared her "w**e of the day" at the River Cafe!)

You can mix and match any of these online to unlock our 12-bottle discount on our website. Link in Linktree above. Cheers to a spectacular night!

22/02/2026

There is a distinct thrill in discovering a w**e that severely over-delivers for its price. Meet , run by brothers Arturo and K**e de Miguel, who are the darlings of the Rioja new wave. They have abandoned the heavy, vanilla-oak style of the past in favour of pure, vibrant, and utterly drinkable fruit.

Their relentless pursuit of terroir is paying off, leading Spanish w**e critic Tim Atkin MW recently awarded their top cuvée a historic, perfect 100 points. It was the first time a Rioja red had ever achieved this feat!

While that specific 100-point w**e is rarer than hens' teeth , we have curated a unique 6-bottle Mixed Case that brings this world-class pedigree straight to your mid-week table. From the joyous, carbonic 2023 Artuke Rioja to the high-altitude, precision-driven 2021 Paso Las Mañas grown at 720 metres, this case is an invitation to taste the true, unmasked landscape of the Rioja Alavesa.

This is the ultimate way to stock your rack with everyday luxury. Hit the link in our bio to explore the mixed case! 🍷

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10/02/2026

A huge congratulations to our customers who were recognized at last night’s Michelin Guide Ceremony 2026! 🌟

It is incredible to see such diverse talent rewarded, and we are thrilled to raise a glass to the new stars on the map:

⭐⭐ Two Stars:
: Jason Atherton and Spencer Metzger have created something truly theatrical on Savile Row. From the kitchen island bites to the impeccable 15-course tasting menu, this is precision dining at its finest.

: Taking over the legendary Le Gavroche site was never going to be easy, but Matt has made it his own. A well-deserved accolade for a menu that blends French technique with a lighter, modern touch.

⭐ One Star:
: Clare Smyth’s luxury bistro in Chelsea is pure joy. We can’t get enough of the playful takes on British classics (that Sherry Trifle! 🍮).

: Nieves Barragán Mohacho does it again. Bringing the soul of Spain to Shoreditch—celebrating the legacy of regional cooking and lesser-known dishes.

: Jonny Lake and Isa Bal have reignited the old Met Bar space with a fire-led menu and, naturally, an exceptional w**e list that puts the "bom" in Labombe.

: The JK S team capturing the spirit of Punjabi "party mansions" in Mayfair. Opulent, generous, and home to some serious spices: The JKS team capturing the spirit of Punjabi "party mansions" in Mayfair. Opulent, generous, and home to some serious spice.

A massive well done to all, and to our many friends and partners who retained their stars last night. It is a privilege to supply you. 🥂

28/01/2026

The art of the school night glass. 🍷✨

We all know the Tuesday dilemma: you want a glass of something truly good, a Chassagne-Montrachet or a Langhe Nebbiolo, but opening a full bottle feels like a commitment.

Enter the brilliance of the half-bottle (37.5cl).

We have curated a new collection of 12 halves from our favourite growers. These aren't leftovers; they are the exact same w**es from producers like Domaine Delaporte, Fernand & Laurent Pillot, and Andrea Oberto, simply scaled for the sensible evening.

Whether you are looking for the perfect portion with zero waste or want to turn your dining table into a tasting flight of Europe, this is the smart way to drink better, not more.

Explore the collection via the link in our bio.

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