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All of the picking is done by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pierre Mignon Brut Champagne is a blend of 80% Pinot Meunier, 10% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay. The champagne is crisp, well balanced champagne with citrus hints on the nose overlaid with touches of brioche and yeastiness. The palate is fresh, clean and lively with a creamy mousse and long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pierre Mignon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41137309188170,"sku":"F122502NV1","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/BOTTLE_2916__1.png?v=1766159024"},{"product_id":"2024-cramele-recas-pinot-noir-calusari","title":"2024 Cramele Recas Pinot Noir Calusari","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1988, three families decided to invest in a winery in Romania. It started with 650ha of slightly unloved vineyards and a rusty, formerly state-owned winery. Today, Englishman Philip Cox and his Romanian wife Elvira have turned the Cramele Recas Estate into the most successful winery in Romania. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good example of the quality of wines now being made in this once overlooked corner of Europe. 100% estate grown gapes from the Uberland Hill vineyard. Conventional new world viticulture and meticulous canopy management. Grown on a variety of soils, from cracking clay to limestone rich loam. All vineyards are non-irrigated. Trained to vertical shoot positioned trellis with 2 to 4 canes per vine with replacement spurs. Made from \u003cspan\u003ePinot Noir 85%, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeteasca Neagra 8%,  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 3%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting note: A soft, smooth, spicy and excellent value Romanian Pinot Noir. Vibrant strawberry and cranberry aromas are balanced with characteristically autumnal and earthy Pinot Noir notes. 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Medium to full-bodied, suave and sappy, enveloping and ample, it has an energetic and ethereal structure, good depth at the core and chiseled tannins, concluding with a long, elegant and very floral finish. Matured for 21 months in various containers, this blend of 73% Syrah, 20% Grenache Noir and 7% Cinsault ranks among the finest wines ever produced at this estate.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe local villagers believe the name originated from the place outside the village where meetings were held, under the “L’arbre de Moscou” the “Moscow Tree”. This tree was used as a navigation beacon by pioneers of the Aéropostale service flying out of Toulouse on their way to Perpignan, Spain, North Africa and eventually South America. Stories of these flights have been immortalised by Saint Exupéry in his many books about his exploits. The tree, an enormous pine, was struck by lightning and burned to the ground over 20 years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with 73% Syrah, 20% Grenache Noir, 7% Cinsault from limestone plateaus, Latour de France (Gneiss), Calce (Schist), Granitic sand and calcareous sandstone. From low yielding vines, hand picked and hand graded selection with 1\/3 of Syrah whole bunch fermentation, 2\/3 de-stemmed without crushing. De-stemmed berry selection and traditional vinification with 2 weeks post-fermentation maceration. \u003cspan\u003e21 months in French oak with 1\/3 of the Syrah in ‘Burgundy’ new oak for 9 months. Grenache and Cinsault in 500 litre ‘demi-muids’ and 2000 litre ‘foudres’ for 9 months. Blending of the best barrels of each variety followed by a further 12 months maturation of the final blend in the same barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting note: A bright, vibrant deep red colour with hints of violet. The nose is remarkably intense, with dominant notes of wild blackberry, supported by fresh touches of liquorice and black pepper. Floral notes of violet add a refined dimension to this complex bouquet. On the palate, refinement and indulgence come to the fore with aromas of blackcurrant liqueur, enriched by hints of pepper and cocoa beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fresh vegetal base and hints of plum jam add depth and richness to the wine. 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Sparkling acidity tinkles on the tongue, but the 2024 stays between the lines, maintaining balance throughout the long, slightly taut finish. Well executed, and a marked improvement on the 2023 tasted last year. BN, 90 Points, June 2025.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau de l’Escarelle has 100ha of organically grown and certified vineyards, growing local varietals including: Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Caladoc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rolle \u0026amp; Ugni Blanc. Their HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certification level three means their vines benefit from being in a very biodiverse habitat, with minimal use of herbicides, pesticides and artificial fertilisers. Their vines also benefit from being planted at an altitude of up to 500m above sea level, lengthening the growing season. The hot dry summers in this Mediterranean climate are offset by the cooling effects of the Mistral wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with Syrah 60%, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrenache 20%, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOthers 20% and h\u003c\/span\u003earvested by hand, the grapes are sorted not just once, but twice. Pressing and cold stabilization follow. The fermentation process is temperature-controlled at all times to help preserve the wine’s flavours and ensure it retains its subtle character. Aged on fine lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTasting Note: Subtle and elegant with wild strawberry and citrus fruit on the nose. The palate is clean and fresh with beautiful smoothness and mango and pomelo notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFood match: Best drunk as an aperitif or with Provençal dishes, fish or grilled meats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau L'Escarelle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42203019247690,"sku":"F144302241","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/BOTTLE_4295.png?v=1763226146"},{"product_id":"2021-majella-wines-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2021 Majella Wines Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003eMajella are regarded as one of Coonawarra’s best producers with an abundance of awards to their name. Brian ‘Prof’ Lynn the owner says that sustainability is at its heart of every step of production and with Bruce Gregory as winemaker produces wines on which Majella’s reputation has been built. Coonawarra lies only 60 miles inland, exposed to a maritime climate, with dry and moderately cool summers. Persistent cloud cover generally moderates the ripening period temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Terra Rossa' of Coonawarra is Australia's most famous soil, renowned for its affinity with Cabernet Sauvignon wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimary fermentation 10 tonne stainless steel static fermenter's pumped over twice daily and finished in new and second use French oak hogsheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTasting Note: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon with an aubergine purple colour with a ruby hue, blackcurrants and vanilla on the nose. 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This area has a remarkable limestone terroir with enough marl and clay for the Chardonnay grape variety to have found its land of choice. Slow and gentle pressing, and then fermentation in tuns and 450l barrels under temperature control. Elaborated in tuns and in barrels for twelve to 15 months and then 1 month of flavour maturation in stainless steel vats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTasting Note: Mineral-infused with a higher toned citrus element. A little retained petillance. Modestly touched with tannin and with great intensity of flavour. Long finish. Some ageing potential here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFood match: Fine dishes with tender flesh. 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After slow and gentle pressing, this wine is fermented and matured in 228l barrels for 15 to 16 months followed by one year of ageing in stainless steel vat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTasting Note:  A fine nose of energetic and ripe citrus with almost a ginger-spice component. Round, easy in the mouth but again there is that ginger spice. Not your typical white Mercury but beautiful none the less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFood match: Grilled fish or in sauce, cooked seafood, Asian cuisine and hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Chanzy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42615479533642,"sku":"B367604231","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/BOTTLE_4380.png?v=1763151795"},{"product_id":"2023-iona-highlands-chardonnay","title":"2023 Iona Highlands Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndrew Gunn founded Iona among some of the coolest vineyards in the Cape. At 420m above sea level, set high above the picturesque Elgin Valley overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The growing season is extremely long, harvesting up to 2 months after Stellenbosch, which allows Andrew to create wines with complex flavours and a fresh, elegant style. The viticultural approach is emphatically hands-off: the land is farmed according to organic and biodynamic principles, with particular focus on ensuring the health of the soil, and pests are kept under control by the resident flock of geese that roam the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay is produced from two north-facing vineyards on the western boundary, both planted in 2003. The cool climate ensures long, slow ripening of the grapes under ideal growing conditions, with the sugar, ph, acids, tannins and flavour compounds being in perfect balance to produce elegant, lower alcohol wines of distinction. The grapes are hand-picked before being whole bunch pressed. No settling enzymes were used, resulting in juice containing more solids. This wine was 100% wild fermented in a selection of 300L and 228L French oak barrels (20% new, the rest in 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill barrels).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-responsive\"\u003eTasting note: Stylish and Burgundian with bright citrus, white stone fruit, oyster shell minerality and a hint of brioche. 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Shiraz aged with French oak during the malolactic fermentation for 6 months. All varieties fermented and aged in stainless steel for 6 months before being blended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting note: Fresh, ripe fruit and white pepper on the nose. 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Chardonnay vines are planted at the bottom of the slopes of the famous “Clos de la Fortune” and benefits from the atypical terroir of Bouzeron. Grapes receive slow and gentle pressing and then fermentation in 350l barrels and in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature. 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This winery is a family-run business that focusses on producing excellent wines without the use of any chemicals and in perfect harmony with nature. Vaud’s climate is heavily dictated by the waters of Lake Geneva, which alleviate the spring frosts and reduce the summertime highs to around 30°C. Soil Characteristics: Moraine with varied soil compositions: clay, chalk, and all types of minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delicious white is made with 100% Chasselas from a Grand Cru Vineyard. Made by master winemaker Yves de Mestral and his son Antoine who are members of the Swiss Association of independent wine producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting note: A sensational Chasselas, worthy of it’s Grand Cru status, with a lovely balance of the creamy, fruity, floral, and mineral palate. On the palate, complex orchard fruit notes combine with a delightful mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood match: Rich and complex, this is a perfect wine to sip on its own, enjoy with fish and seafood or fondue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Maison Blanche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42748815507530,"sku":"S500301231","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/maison_blanche_mont_sur_rolle_up.png?v=1764165351"},{"product_id":"2025-jerome-lacondemine-beaujolais-villages-nouveau","title":"2025 Jerome Lacondemine Beaujolais Villages Nouveau","description":"\u003cp\u003eJérôme Lacondemine has been a vigneron since he was 20 years old having taken over from his Uncle, the celebrated Beaujolaise winemaker Vincent Lacondemine in 2016 when he retired. 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The soils are composed of clay and silt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional red wine fermentation in stainless steel without carbonic maceration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTasting Note:  Bright red with cherry and plum-coloured highlights. 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Today, Englishman Philip Cox and his Romanian wife Elvira have turned the Cramele Recas Estate into the most successful winery in Romania.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro\"\u003eRecas are now recognized globally for their impressive scale and breadth of fascinating wines, including natural and orange wines made from organic grapes. Despite the increase in scale, the emphasis remains on making quality wines that over-deliver – a magic formula that has recently seen sales boom. The vineyards are a combination of old vines and more recent plantings, and the winery has seen significant investment in state of the art facilities.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eCrushing and full destemming on all parcels, fermentation in stainless steel with a controlled yeast inoculation at 25-32degC, about 5-7days on skins with gentle pump overs. Pressed with some sugar still present for soft tannins. The ferment finishes off skins, racked off gross lees as soon as dry followed by natural malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTasting Note: Cherry red with violet reflexes and exceptional clarity. The intense aromas of red fruits  lead on to a lovely juicy smooth palate with crisp crunchy acidity, medium body, round active tannins and with a slightly spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFood match: Ripened and semi-hard cheeses or roast pork or veal dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cramele Recas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43113979478090,"sku":"R200302241","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/BOTTLE_4938.png?v=1764505352"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-la-sarabande-bousigue","title":"2022 Domaine la Sarabande Bousigue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul and Isla Gordon are a dynamic wine couple based in the Faugéres appellation in the South of France. Paul is an Australian vigneron who honed his winemaking skills in the vineyards of New Zealand. Isla, brings her knowledge and commitment to quality grape growing which was learned during several years of working with some of the best viticulturists in New Zealand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn Faugères the soils are ancient, they are squeezed between the Pyrenees and the Massif central and are 350 million years old. The vineyards are dominated by schist soils perforated with limestone with a small percentage of sandstone as well as clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDomaine la Sarabande is a relatively modest Domaine with 9.5 Ha spread over 4 vineyard sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBousigue is the old name of the region where our Mourvédre vineyard is located. It sits on a south-facing, well-drained slope. This is particularly important for the notoriously late-ripening Mourvèdre variety. As Mourvèdre is difficult to grow, this wine is only produced in the best years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting note: Made from 80% Mourvedre 20% Syrah this wine is a deep colour with pretty nuances of aromas. thyme characters wild and dried meat are also present. The palate is rich and fills with a sweet and long finish exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood match: Best served with chicken, wild birds, or barbecue meats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine la Sarabande","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43122621448266,"sku":"F122109221","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/Bousigue_shop.jpg?v=1765221211"},{"product_id":"2023-wild-wilder-the-opportunist-shiraz","title":"2023 Wild \u0026 Wilder The Opportunist Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy Thistledown is all about good, clean fun. Founded by Giles Cooke MW and Fergal Tynan MW they work hand-in-hand with their merry (in a good season) band of growers, they craft wines of supreme quality without taking it too seriously. Their ethos is great fruit, grown by great people and made with love. Produced from fruit grown on properties owned by Langhorne Creek stalwarts, Brett Cleggett and George Borrett. Vines are 25 years old, VSP\/ spur pruned, on red brown sandy loams with clay base, some quartz and limestone. Whole berries retained to preserve fruit quality and maximise fruit expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs for all of the wines, the fruit for the Opportunist is picked on the way up to ripeness rather than on the way down. This way they achieve freshness and energy but not at the expense of flavour. Winemaking is simple and is followed by 8 months on oak to increase texture and varietal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTasting Note: An aromatic bouquet of ripe fruits, cherries and blackcurrants, with notes of freshly ground coffee, dark chocolate, peppermint, liquorice and subtle pepper. Thick and smooth with good balanced fruit weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFood match: Beef stews, entrecôte or a crispy Thai beef salad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild \u0026 Wilder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43125001257034,"sku":"A305505231","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/BOTTLE_9112.png?v=1765218768"},{"product_id":"2024-pierre-et-papa-rouge","title":"2024 Pierre et Papa Rouge","description":"\u003cp\u003ePierre et Papa is a compact range of high quality wines made from grapes sourced throughout southern France. With packaging influenced by old advertising ephemera, Pierre et Papa’s nostalgic feel is very much in tune with the desire to seek out honest value. From approximately 40 year old vines planted at around 5000 vines per hectare on selected plots across the Pays d'Herault region. In this sunny corner of France grapes can ripen to full maturity and express great varietal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness, destemmed and divided into two lots. One undergoes the modern process of hot skin contact maceration. After that, the juice goes through cool temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks. This procedure is carried out in order to extract and enhance the varietal’s aromatic qualities. The other lot is fermented traditionally on their skins for about ten days adding structure to the wine. 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