Tom and the Peloton Rouge, Ventoux, France

Tom and the Peloton’ is a blend of Syrah and Grenache that delivers lush spiced red fruits with a tinge of graphite on the palate.  Great with cheese, meats and grilled Mediterranean veg that make this wine a superb companion at the BBQ or on its own.

A homage to Tom Simpson 1937 - 1967

"His body ached, his legs grew tired, but he would still not give in."

Born in County Durham, Tom Simpson was one of Britain's greatest cyclists. A specialist in pursuit racing, he won amateur medals at both the 1956 Olympics and the 1958 Commonwealth Games. In 1959, Simpson moved to France, winning his first professional race, the Tour de Flanders, two years later. He was the first ever British rider to wear the Yellow Jersey, finishing 6th overall in the Tour de France of 1962. His pleasant disposition made him popular with both fans and the peloton. 

Sadly, in the thirteenth stage of the Tour of 1967, Simpson collapsed and died during an ascent of Mont Ventoux. He was 29 years old. A memorial on the roadside close to where he died has since become a place of pilgrimage. His character and charm, but determination and will to win ensures that Tom, le plus fort will always be held in high esteem by his fellow cyclists.  A per-bottle donation goes to the Simpson family for the upkeep of the Ventoux memorial.