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Tasting Notes

Colour

Elegant pale-pink color, evoking a rose petal.

Nose

On the nose, Miraval Rosé shows all its elegance: beautifully fresh, it exudes aromas of fresh fruit, currants and fresh rose with a zest of lemon.

Palate

The refinement continues in the mouth with beautiful liveliness and gourmet notes that subtly balance the mineral and saline notes. An irresistible wine that ends with a long finish with lemony notes.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested exclusively in the morning and sorted twice. Destemming. ‘Pressurage direct’ for Cinsault, Grenache and Rolle. The Syrah is vinified partially using the «saignee» method. Vinified in temperature - controlled stainless steel vats (95%) and in barrels (5%) with batonnage.

Producer

Tucked away in its own private valley in the ancient village of Correns – the first organic village in France – Miraval covers 500 hectares of land in the heart of Provence. The magnificent Chateau is set in a cirque surrounded by ancient woods, olive trees, vi­neyards and abundant water supply. Lush wildlife combines with the beautiful Provencal climate and quality Mediterranean lifestyle to reveal an enchanting oasis. Miraval's exclusive valley location embodies an exceptional terroir. Terroir is the expression of the soil, the climate and the history of the land – the essence of the wine. At an altitude of 350 meters the vines are privileged to enjoy warm, sunny days and cool nights, bringing freshness and balance to the wines. 

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Tasting Notes 

History

Jeremy Walker founded Grangehurst in 1992, when he converted his fathers’ squash court into a makeshift wine production cellar. He used the ‘squash court cellar’ to make his first 6 vintages, only moving out after the 1998 vintage.

Jeremy was invited to join the prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild in 1996 and was one of the longest standing members when, in order to let a young winemaker take his place in the sun, he elected to step down in 2021.

The word “Nikela” (pronounced “Ni-care-la”) is a Nguni (Xhosa/Zulu) word meaning “to offer a gift of dedication, respect or a tribute to one’s ancestors” – this wine being a tribute to winemaker Jeremy Walker’s late parents, Eddie and Betty, who contributed greatly to the establishment of Grangehurst, which was named after their childhood homes – “The Grange” and “Hurst Close” – in England.

Origin

Selected from prime Helderberg and Simonsberg vineyards in Stellenbosch. The southerly summer sea-breezes that blow over the cool waters of False Bay contribute greatly to the quality of the grapes from these vineyards – especially those in the Helderberg.

Fermentation

After destalking and crushing the grapes, the mash was fermented in open tanks for between 5 and 14 days on the skins. The cap of skins was punched down and mixed with the juice 4 to 6 times per day to ensure optimum extraction of colour, tannin and flavours. After completion of the alcoholic fermentation, the free-run wine was drawn off and the skins were gently pressed in basket presses. The press wine was blended with the free-run wine in stainless steel tanks before being transferred to small oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation occurred in tanks and barrels.

Clarification

This wine was clarified according to the natural settling and racking method, which does not involve the use of any fining agents, centrifuges or filters – a natural, unhurried method of clarifying wine.

Barrel Maturation

The various component wines – Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Shiraz, Merlot and Mourvèdre – were matured in 225-litre French oak barrels for 29 months.

Bottling

Bottled at Grangehurst using a gentle gravity flow filling system. The wine flowed from the elevated bottling tanks through a cartridge filter to the hand filler and into the bottles. This was the only stage during the entire winemaking process that the wine was filtered.

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Tasting Notes

Specifications

A very classy St Emilion Grand Cru.

Tasting Notes

Juicy red and black fruits with some drier cedary streaks on the palate. A classy, complex wine with fantastic structure and a long-lingering finish.

Producer

Domaines Bouyer was a group of two top Bordeaux estates that by 2008 covered 18 hectares in Saint-Emilion. The Saint-Emilion properties Château Milon Grand Cru and Clos de la Cure Grand Cru have been in the Bouyer family for over seven generations, before being joined in 2010 by the newly purchased 56 are (0.56 hectare) Clos 56 in Pomerol. In the capable hands of Alexia and Pierre Bouyer, the domaine takes an ecological approach to the running of the estates aiming to bring out the best of their terroir marked by the fullness of ripe Merlot with intense red fruit aromas underpinned by delicate tannins.

Production

A portion of the vines are situated on the Saint Christophe des Bardes plateau and the rest are situated on the plateau of Saint Etienne de Lisse, covering a total area of 7.5 hectares. The vineyard has clay topsoil over limestone sub-soil. Vines are 25-30 years old with a vine density of 6600-9000 vines per hectare. Grapes are harvested both by hand and machine, yielding 35-40 hl per hectare. Vines are pruned in single guyot and leaf thinning and green harvesting is carried out. Prefermentation cold soaking. Vinification in tank with punching down and 3-4 weeks post-fermentation maceration in temperature controlled tanks. The wine was then matured between 12 - 15 months in barrel (new). Cellar potential between 10 - 15 years.

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Tasting Notes 

History

Jeremy Walker founded Grangehurst in 1992, when he converted his fathers’ squash court into a makeshift wine production cellar. He used the ‘squash court cellar’ to make his first 6 vintages, only moving out after the 1998 vintage.

Jeremy was invited to join the prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild in 1996 and was one of the longest standing members when, in order to let a young winemaker take his place in the sun, he elected to step down in 2021.

The Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot blend has been part of the Grangehurst range since our maiden vintage in 1992. As a young wine, still in barrel, the 1992 vintage was adjudged the SA Champion Wine. The 1993 vintage was Wine Magazine’s first 5-star red wine and the 1995 was a Platter 5- star wine. Other vintages of this wine have also been highly regarded, and Grangehurst Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot is a fine quality Bordeaux-style wine with a good track record.

Origin

Selected from prime vineyard areas in Stellenbosch viz. the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain and the Simonsberg. The southerly summer sea-breezes that blow over the cool waters of False Bay contribute greatly to the quality of the grapes from these vineyards.

Fermentation

After destalking and crushing the grapes, the mash was fermented in open tanks for between 8 and 14 days on the skins. The cap of skins was punched down and mixed with the juice 4 to 6 times per day to ensure optimal extraction of colour, tannin and flavours. After completion of the alcoholic fermentation, the free-run wine was drawn off and the skins were gently pressed in a basket press. The press wine was blended with the free-run wine in stainless steel tanks before being transferred to small oak barrels. The malolactic fermentation occurred in tanks and barrels.

Clarification

This wine was clarified according to the natural settling and racking method, which does not involve the use of any unnatural fining agents, centrifuges or filters. This method of clarifying wine prevents it from being stripped of flavours.

Barrel Maturation

The various component wines were matured separately in 225 litre French oak barrels for 27 months prior to blending.

Bottling

Bottled at Grangehurst using a gentle gravity flow filling system. The wine flowed from the elevated bottling tanks through a cartridge filter to the hand filler and into the bottles. This was the only stage during the entire winemaking process that the wine was filtered.

Specifications

A very fruity, velvety, rich Pessac-Léognan , with well-balanced tannins.

Tasting Notes 

Colour

Garnet red

Nose

Intense, with notes of fresh red fruits, slightly spicy

Palate

Elegant and balanced, with notes of red fruits, round and harmonious tannins

Estate

Château de Rochemorin belonged in the 18th century to the philosopher, Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu, author of the famous Persian Letters. The latter willingly became the ambassador of Rochemorin red wines to his friends, men of letters and other notables, during his numerous trips to Europe, never forgetting to praise the beautiful complexity and the mineral notes on the nose and on the palate balanced and fine, their melted and fine tannins in the finish make them a sure value of the appellation.

The vines of Château de Rochemorin which give rise to this Pessac-Léognan red occupy no less than 87 hectares on a gravel terroir typical of the appellation. Two grape varieties are represented: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, from vines with an average age of 20 years. The result is a very fruity, velvety, rich wine, with well-balanced tannins.

This vast vineyard is harvested by hand and machine with mechanical sorting for plot vinification in thermoregulated stainless steel vats, before aging for 12 months in barrels comprising 30 to 40% new wood.

Specifications

 Thanks to expressive fruit – but without excessive concentration – Château Bonnet's red wine is unquestionably charming. In fact, it is a benchmark in Bordeaux. The wine is best enjoyed on the young side, although the quality tannin ensures good ageing for several year. With its fresh red cherry notes, this wine makes a great pairing for grilled meats and cheese platters.

Tasting Notes

Colour

Deep ruby-red color scattered with purple highlights. 

Nose

The nose is very attractive and fruity, revealing a delicious array of fresh fruit notes (cherry), underpinned by subtle hints of spice.

Palate

This beautiful Bonnet starts out straightforward on the palate, becoming very round, delicious and sweet. Fresh red fruit aromas (cherry) follow through to the palate.

Production

Grapes come from clay-limestone hilltop vineyards of Grézillac in the Entre-deux-Mers. Aged 12 months in 20% new oak barrels.

Rating

• 91 points from Decanter Magazine

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The Gift Box

• 1x beautifully designed packaging
• 1x Hills & Harbour Gin - 70cl - 40%abv
• 2x High-ball glasses - 350ml

Each glass is hand-blown from 100% recycled glass. This creates a subtle green/blue hue which connects with the tones of our region and the bottle design. Each glass features our Hills & Harbour Gin roundel logo.

Tasting Notes

A smooth and vibrant gin that leads with juniper, delivers hints of the forest, tropical fruit, citrus spice, tangy sherbet and a subtle scent of the shore.

Bringing together 11 botanicals including traditional, locally foraged and world ingredients, make this gin really special. To ensure vibrancy, all of the five basic tastes are hit with elements of sweet (Mango), sour (Orange), bitter (Noble Fir from our forests) salt & umami (Bladderwrack seaweed from our shore). We also create sensation by hitting the nerves with subtle numbing Green Sichuan Pepper & tangy Bay leaf. The traditions of gin are respected with classic ingredients at the base making our gin complex but balanced and extremely moreish.

It took over 14 months and more than 90 different recipes to get close to our special blend of botanicals. As the final twist, we also wanted to involve the most important element of all - the public! 400 members of the general public received 3x variations on which they fed back to help craft a gin for the people. The end result is a gin that is entirely appealing to you all. Balanced and versatile so you can serve any way you like.

What's Crafty all about?

Add 50ml of Hills & Harbour Gin, 25ml of Elderflower Cordial and a dash of Grapefruit Oleo (made with molasses sugar) to an ice-filled shaker. Add a sprig of Noble Fir and shake. Strain into a glass over ice and top with soda. Garnish with a sprig of Noble Fir and a slice of grapefruit.

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The Gift Box

• 1x beautifully designed packaging
• 1x Hills & Harbour Gin - 70cl - 40%abv
• 2x Rocks glasses - 350ml

Each glass is hand-blown from 100% recycled glass. This creates a subtle green/blue hue which connects with the tones of our region and the bottle design. Each glass features our Hills & Harbour Gin roundel logo.

Tasting Notes

A smooth and vibrant gin that leads with juniper, delivers hints of the forest, tropical fruit, citrus spice, tangy sherbet and a subtle scent of the shore.

Bringing together 11 botanicals including traditional, locally foraged and world ingredients, make this gin really special. To ensure vibrancy, all of the five basic tastes are hit with elements of sweet (Mango), sour (Orange), bitter (Noble Fir from our forests) salt & umami (Bladderwrack seaweed from our shore). We also create sensation by hitting the nerves with subtle numbing Green Sichuan Pepper & tangy Bay leaf. The traditions of gin are respected with classic ingredients at the base making our gin complex but balanced and extremely moreish.

It took over 14 months and more than 90 different recipes to get close to our special blend of botanicals. As the final twist, we also wanted to involve the most important element of all - the public! 400 members of the general public received 3x variations on which they fed back to help craft a gin for the people. The end result is a gin that is entirely appealing to you all. Balanced and versatile so you can serve any way you like.

What's Crafty all about?

Cocktail Suggestions

Add 50ml of Hills & Harbour Gin, 25ml of Elderflower Cordial, and a dash of Grapefruit Oleo (made with molasses sugar) to an ice-filled shaker. Add a sprig of Noble Fir and shake. Strain into a glass over ice and top with soda. Garnish with a sprig of Noble Fir and a slice of grapefruit.

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🍷 Introducing the Flavours of España: Unveiling Our New Case of Vino Español! 🇪🇸

Hola wine aficionados,

Prepare your taste buds for a delicious journey through the picturesque vineyards of Spain as we proudly present our latest gem - the Caso de Vino Español. This selection of Spanish wines is a passport to the diverse and captivating world of Spanish winemaking, featuring six sensational bottles carefully curated to showcase the rich tapestry of flavors and traditions that Spain has to offer.

In this remarkable collection, you'll discover a harmonious blend of Spanish wine culture, with 2 enchanting white wines, 2 bold reds, a captivating Sherry, and the sparkling elegance of a Cava. Each bottle is a testament to the passionate craftsmanship and time-honored techniques that have made Spanish wines world-renowned.

2022 Pazo de Monterray Godello - Aromatic & sophisticated - perfect for salmon, seafood, chicken and crisp salads. Very fresh acidity & mineral notes balance the rich, ripe fruit characters of apple and pear on the palate. A touch of white spice and good length with a lightly bitter twist at the finish. RRP 12.99

2020/1 Menade Organic Verdejo - Delivering loads of flavour for an organic offer. Incredibly fresh, good peach fruit flavours, lively acidity and fine layers of texture with an underlying minerality. And Histamine free - so good for allergy sufferers as well! First time I’ve seen that on a label! Does that mean no headaches? RRP £12.99

2017 Cosme Palacio Crianza - A fantastic Rioja with a touch of bling about it. Roberto Rodriguez calls this a ‘super-Crianza’, because he shepherds it from vineyard to bottle as if it were a Reserva, hand-picking the most flavour-intensive berries from high altitude vineyards, lavishing upon them the finest, new French oak barrels that money can buy and treating the wine to a long élevage. RRP £18.25

2015 Marqués de Griñon Svmma Varietalis - SVMMA is a Latin word used to indicate that the epitome of knowledge has been reached. Deep ruby-red in color with purple reflections, this wine shows rich notes of dark berries, clove, smoke and pepper. On the palate, layers of mineral and fruit notes are interwoven, accompanied by soft tannins, silky texture and excellent concentration. RRP £20.00

2017 MM Selección Especial Rosé Cava - Crisp on the palate with ripe wild strawberry fruit flavours, a fine and creamy mouthfeel, and a delicate, refreshing finish. Marqués de la Concordia MM Seleccion Especial Brut Rosé pairs beautifully with canapés and desserts or can be enjoyed as an aperitif. RRP £8.80.

Lustau East India Solera Sherry (500ml) - 90 points from Wine Enthusiast and Decanter and a Gold Mundus Vini Award too! This wine is a perfect companion to light desserts and cakes, but can also be served with creamy cheeses or foie gras. Try it also on the rocks with a slice of orange, simply delicious.  Serve slightly chilled, between 10 – 12ºC. RRP £16.71 

Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or just beginning your journey into the world of vino, our Caso de Vino Español is the perfect way to explore the stunning diversity and exceptional quality of Spanish wines. Join us on this sensory voyage as we uncork the flavours that make Spanish wine an art form in itself.

Salud to the beauty of Spain in every sip! 🥂

🇪🇸 ! 6 sensational Spanish wines for £77 and delivery is FREE ! 🇪🇸

Save almost £20 on this case and FREE delivery too - direct to your door.

Each case contains TWO of the following wines:

• Exton Park RB|32 Brut N/V (Hampshire, England) 

Excellence in every bottle! This contains their oldest reserve wine. Aged in bottle for the longest of any Exton Reserve Blends. With savoury notes of brioche & baked apple, with a mineral freshness.

This fresh, elegant and versatile wine makes an ideal accompaniment to sweet and savoury dishes. Its delicate citrus notes pair perfectly with smoked trout, white meats or even a light Victoria sponge cake. RRP £35.00

• 2022 Ben Glover BOB / Short for Kate Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, New Zealand)

An understated wine with length and mouth-wateringly succulent. Aromas of white peach and melon, along with the more traditional nuances of citrus and tropical. There is also an intriguing 'funk' and lanolin note that brings all the aromas together and provides a wonderful transition through to the palate.

Organic Vegan and Vegetarian approved, and pairs perfectly with soft white cheese, such as goats cheese. RRP £16.99

• 2019 Domaine Roblin Sancerre Rouge 'Terres Blanches' (Loire, France)

This is a fresh, bright and charming expression of a Loire Pinot Noir. Warm, red berry fruit, with ripe tannins balanced by fresh acidity and subtle oak on the finish. Their vineyards, are worked sustainably, organically where possible; crop cover on rows to help combat erosion, soil work and green harvesting to restrain yields and improve ripeness. In the winery, intervention is minimal, no pumping and long lees aging. The wine style is very pure, fruit-forward yet fine and really top quality.

Vegan and Vegetarian approved. Would work deliciously well with a well-ripened Brie or Camembert and french baguette straight from the oven! £19.95

Treat yourself, or someone special this Christmas to our Supreme Selection.

Perfect for a party! This selection won't let you down - 2 proseccos, 2 sauvignon blancs, and 2 pinot noirs  - all corkers!

Each case contains TWO bottles of: 

• N/V La Jara Prosecco Frizzante - (Italy) - fresh, aromatic and sparkles with a light and delicate foam. Perfect as an aperitif. Excellent with soups, salads, pasta, and pizza. RRP £13.99
• 2022 The Cloud Factory Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)- Classically bright and vibrant Marlborough Sauvignon. Try with white fish, seafood, grilled asparagus, avocado with prawns.RRP £11.49.
• 2022 Luigi Bosca Signature Range Pinot Noir (Argentina) - think black fruit and spicy notes, voluptuous and warm on the palate with a smoky aftertaste. Serve with grilled prawns or mushroom pasta dishes. RRP £19.99

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Same old same old ... do you find yourself standing in front of the wine aisle always choosing the same wines? How about stepping outside of your comfort zone ... go on, we dare you - say yes to our Adventurers Case! Six wines - different varietals - a new experience. We'll even deliver it for FREE!

This is our White Case - Picpoul, Cortese, Catarratto, Grüner Veltliner, Torrontés and Xarel-Lo ... and each case will come with its own tasting guide. Learn how to pronounce them when you next order at a restaurant or bar and which meal to enjoy it with. And if you a more a red wine drinker, we have one just for you! Click HERE...

Life is one big adventure - not all who wander are lost!

Each case contains a bottle of: 

• 2021 Cave de l'Ormarine Duc de Morny Picpoul de Pinet 
• 2019/20 La Battistine Gavi (Cortese)
• 2020 Cortese Nostru Catarratto Lucido Organic 
• 2020 Franz and Friends Grüner Veltliner
• 2020 Finca La Linda Torrontés
• 2022 Mas Macia Xarel-lo

Click on the wine names above for info on each wine - but remember you will receive tasting notes in the case itself. Have some fun, step outside your comfort zone and try something new!

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After the success of our first Adventurers Case showcasing some wonderful 'different' white grape varietals, we'd like to tell you about our Adventurers Case of Red! Six wines - different varietals - a new experience. We'll even deliver it for FREE!

This is our Red Case - Blauer Zweigelt, Carmenère, Corvina, Frappato, Tempranillo, Nero d'Avola ... and each case will come with its own tasting guide. Learn how to pronounce them when you next order at a restaurant or bar and find out which meal to best pair it with.

Life is one big adventure - not all who wander are lost!

Each case contains a bottle of: 

• 2021 Nicosia Frappato Bio
  
• 2021 Adobe Reserva Carmenère
• 2020 Cortese Nostru Nero d'Avola
  
• 2019/20 Sepp Moser Classic Style Organic Zweigelt
• 2017 Artesa Rioja Crianza
• 2018 Montresor 'Urban Park' Appassimento

Click on the wine names above for info on each wine - but remember you will receive tasting notes in the case itself. Have some fun, step outside your comfort zone and try something new!

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Altitude Series contains some of the most recognizable labels from the Doña Paula winery. Its three members are blends that seek to reflect the expression of the different farms, and in particular the different dreams and altitudes at which the vines are planted. But at the same time, the common thread that sustains the line - and the winery - is clear: freshness.

Tasting Notes

The line begins with 2021 Doña Paula Altitude Series 969 : its yellow line logo represents the clay soil of Finca El Alto, located 969 meters above sea level in Ugarteche, Luján de Cuyo (Mendoza). It is a cut of Petit Verdot (55%), Bonarda (40%) and Malbec (5%) with an intense violet colour. On the nose, Petit Verdot brings aromas of blueberries and jasmine while Bonarda adds intense aromas of blackberries and raspberries. It stands out for its firm tannins and good volume in the mouth, Malbec offers an attractive structure and a long finish.

The 2019 Doña Paula Altitude Series 1350, with a greyish-white logo, comes from the stony and calcareous soils of Finca Alluvia, Gualtallary, Valle de Uco (Mednoza). It is a blend of Cabernet Franc (50%), Malbec (45%) and Casavecchia (5%) with an intense violet color. Cabernet Franc provides spicy and floral notes, while Malbec provides berries notes. It presents a good length and it is very persistent due to its tannins. It is an elegant blend with a great structure.

 Finally, 2019 Doña Paula Altitude Series 1100, the one with the red logo, comes from pink caliche soils from Finca Los Indios located in El Cepillo, San Carlos. Uco Valley (Mendoza). It combines Malbec (60%), Syrah (30%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) blended to create this complex and balanced wine of a deep violet color. In the nose, it has floral aromas – such as violet and rosehip – typical of the Malbec variety.  The Syrah contributes spicy notes, good volume in the mouth and silky tannins, whereas the Cabernet Sauvignon complements the blend with a great structure.

Specifications 

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Do you love to fire up the grill? Come rain or shine, this collection of premium wines will delight all.

We have carefully curated a selection of six wines from some of the best wine regions around the world to perfectly complement your BBQ meals.

And to make it even sweeter, get FREE DELIVERY (worth £9.99)!

The case includes:

• 2022 Orballo Albariño (Spain) - This is a fresh and zesty Albariño from this region of north-west Spain
• 2021 Castel del Lupo Pinot Grigio 'Della Ginestra' - fresh stone fruit and lemony characters leading to a gentle, textured mid-palate and an attractively crisp, saline finish.
• 2021 Waterkloof 'Circumstance Cape Coral Mouvèdre Rosé'- South Africa - Delicate aromas of peach, spice and herbs are prominent on the nose. This rather grown-up wine makes a wonderful partner to almost any dish you care to prepare.
• 2022 Waterkloof 'Circumstance' Sauvignon Blanc - South Africa - a big and textured palate with stone fruit and fennel hints. It is rich and minerally, showing even a slight rocky quality about it.
• 2020 Adobe Reserva Malbec - Chile - an elegant wine that is easy to drink, from sustainable producer Emiliana. Perfect with red meats and cheeses.
  
• 2016 Vega del Rayo Rioja Reserva (Spain) - A traditional Rioja Reserva from vineyards in Rioja Alta with a nose of warm black fruit, spice and vanilla notes.

 Thanks to expressive fruit – but without excessive concentration – Château Bonnet's red wine is unquestionably charming. In fact, it is a benchmark in Bordeaux. The wine is best enjoyed on the young side, although the quality tannin ensures good ageing for several year. With its fresh red cherry notes, this wine makes a great pairing for grilled meats and cheese platters.

Tasting Notes

Colour

Deep ruby-red color scattered with purple highlights. 

Nose

The nose is very attractive and fruity, revealing a delicious array of fresh fruit notes (cherry), underpinned by subtle hints of spice.

Palate

This beautiful Bonnet starts out straightforward on the palate, becoming very round, delicious and sweet. Fresh red fruit aromas (cherry) follow through to the palate.

Production

Grapes come from clay-limestone hilltop vineyards of Grézillac in the Entre-deux-Mers. Aged 12 months in 20% new oak barrels.

Rating

• 91 points from Decanter Magazine

Specifications

Approachable yet very proper vintage Champagne - perfectly expressing the very particular character of Pinot Noir from the Aube.

Tasting Notes

Fine persistent 'bulles', lovely nose - a mix of ripe Pinot fruit and classic baked biscuit, the palate has Gremillet's characteristic gentle, ripe fruit, some nice complexity balanced with a long fresh finish. 

Production

Vines are mainly planted in the Côte des Bars on limestone-clay soil on steep, sun-drenched hillsides. The first-press juice is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats (16° for the alcoholic and 18° for the malolactic) followed by secondary fermentation in bottle. The wine is then matured on lees for a minimum of 5 years, and disgorged with a 9g/l 'liquer de dosage' made from their own finished wine.

Producer

The Gremillet estate was founded by Jean-Michel Gremillet in 1979 when he inherited a plot of vines from his mother, Lulu. Today, the house possesses over 40 hectares of vineyards and is situated in a small village 45 kilometres from Troyes - the historic capital of Champagne - and 180 kilometres south of Reims. The vines lie on steep, sun-drenched hillsides in Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils. Pinot Noir is king here, and constitutes around 94% of Gremillet’s plantings, with the remainder dedicated to Chardonnay, ideal for creating a classic, baked biscuit, rich, fruit-flavoured Champagne.

A Note on Sustainability

This family-owned and run Champagne house is HVE 3 certified, and as much as possible it restricts its use of chemicals in the vineyards. One of its cuvées is certified organic by ECOCERT and hopefully, this is the start of a bigger process.

Specifications

Dust off the BBQ and sun loungers - warmer days are on their way! And in celebration we are delighted to launch our Spring Special Mixed Case full of firm favourites - tried & tested.

Each case contains a bottle of:

Save £16.87 on each case of 6 bottles or push the boat out and buy 12 bottles and save £33.74 PLUS free P&P!

This Bank Holiday Weekend we launch the beginning of our "Summer Selections" with our Case of White Wines for just £60!

We have pulled together a case of crowd-pleasing summertime sipping white wines - perfect for picnics, garden parties, BBQ's or just toasting the setting sun.

Each case contains the following wines -

• South African Coterie by Wildeberg Chenin Blanc & Grenache Blanc - This is a rich, textural wine whose body and exotic jasmine notes would ably marry with gentle Malay and Thai green fish curries, dishes with lemongrass and coriander, or just simply BBQ'd linefish
• French Domaine de Vedilhan Viognier - "This is a gem! A classically French Viognier, with delicious fresh apricot fruit.  Beautifully balanced with great texture.  Perfect for a summer's evening in the garden, astounding value for a real quality dry, white style.  Perfect on its own but will match really well with both Chicken and Pork." Alan 
• New Zealands Te Merio Sauv Blanc - " Bright and fresh with good acidity and great texture. It’s more kumquat & guava/passion fruit than light and mineral in style. It says it’s sourced from Nelson on the back label but with this opulent fruit profile, it reminds me more of Marlborough! Either way, it’s a cracking wine and not too harsh on the wallet!." Alan
• French Cicada Blanc by Chante Cigale - "This is a beautiful find.  Loaded with aromas and flavours.  Fresh, unoaked but unctous fresh fruit with a persistent and compelling palate.  A great value alternative to more expensive Chateauneuf Blanc or Condrieu." Alan
• Italy's Castel del Lupo Pinot Grigio 'Della Ginestra' -  Ideal as an aperitif and excellent with summery appetizers and fish dishes.
• Germany's Bischöfliche DOM Riesling (Dry) - " This is very good. A solid Riesling characteristics with an added touch of minerality and some herbal & spicy notes. Lovely fresh fruit, balancing acidity, great complexity and good length. All in all a really decent glass of wine 10/10." Alan

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Please note that no further discount applies on this special offer.

The third in our Summer Selection Trio - our Case of Reds!

And yes... a crazy £60 for 6 bottles of crowd pleasing sizzlers to enjoy outside during the summer months with friends and family.

Each case contains the following wines -

• 2021 McManis Family Vineyards Zinfandel | USA - Powerful and jammy with refreshing acidity. Each mouthful is redolent of raspberries, strawberries, cherries, watermelon and blackberries laced with vanilla, caramel and hazelnuts. Delicious but not for the faint-hearted! Perfect with burgers and grilled ribs
• 2016 Vega Rayo Rioja | Spain - ' This is good! Everything I would expect from a well made, traditional Rioja - bright fruit - some vanillin and spice from good oak integration and soft, smooth tannins giving a very well balanced and long finish' Alan April 2024
• 2023 Camarada Malbec | Argentina - "Wow - this is stunning. If ever a wine was needed to demonstrate ‘bang for buck’ - this is it!! Delicious red and black fruits with great balance, complexity and length." Alan Noc 2022
• 2022 Miopasse Appassimento | Italy - The bouquet is very intense, with deep notes of dark cherries, damsons and blackcurrants.  The palate is powerful, yet approachable, with silky smooth tannins, great depth of flavour and layers of complexity. Pair with meat based pasta dishes!
• 2022 Showdown 'Man with an Axe' Cabernet Sauvignon | California - Outstanding - really easy on the palate with loads of smoky blackcurrant fruit, a hint of spice and a glug of vanilla from the oak ageing giving a really well balanced, smooth drinking red!
• 2018 Chateau Mayne-Vieil Fronsac | France - Packed with intense black, mulberry-flavoured fruit, coffee and a twist of toast from the barrel, the ripeness makes this very drinkable now and it will continue to develop more complexity over the next 5 years. Serve with roasted or grilled red meats and mature cheeses.

Raise a glass to Summer and save a £12 - thats a whole bottles worth of wine! | Double the fun, or add the White Wine Case or Rosé Case in your basket and you'll score free delivery too!

Please note that no further discount applies on this special offer.

Say it best this Father’s Day with a gift that just keeps giving!

We have put together a case of 1 fizz, 4 whites, 5 reds, a port PLUS a sweetie! A perfect gift delivered directly to his door, normally this would cost £212 but this Fathers Day we are offering an eyebrow raising £50 off!

Each case of 12 contains:

1. Cave de Turckheim Cremant d'Alsace N/V | France | £16.99  - Fresh, intense and well-balanced, crisp and supple from the largest holder of organic vineyards in Alsace.
2. 2021 Painted Wolf Lightning Sauvignon Blanc | South African | £19.99 - This is an elegant, layered Sauvignon Blanc, reminiscent of a dry white Bordeaux. A sophisticated, rich wine with layers of citrus, straw and minerality, herbal notes and a hint of creamy vanilla. 
3. 2022 Emiliana Animalia (Orange Wine) Organic | Chile | £14.99 - Great flavour, huge intensity and a texture to die for. Clever, tasty stuff from Emiliana. 
4. 2022 Domaine de la Motte Petit Chablis | France | £19.99 - A proper baby Chablis!
5. 2021 Cortese Nostru Carricante Terre Siciliane IGP | Italy | £12.99 - This certified organic wine, vegan & vegetarian approved, is a perfect accompaniment to a seafood menu: seafood antipasti, then crab linguine, followed by grilled fish.
6. 2021 Cantina Di Negrar Valpolicella Ripasso D.O.C. Classico Superiore | Italy | £16.99 -Cantina di Negrar Valpolicella Ripasso is a serious red at a "not so serious red" price point!
7. 2015 Lurton Chateau Bonnet Reserve Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon | France | £16.99 - Château Bonnet's red wine is unquestionably charming. In fact, it is a benchmark in Bordeaux. 
8. 2023 Doña Paula Unique Organic Malbec | Argentina | £12.99 - an organic wine of intense red fruit aromas and herbal notes reminiscent of peppermint and wild herbs, with some spice.
9. 2022 Miopasso Nero d'Avola Appassimento Sicilia DOC | Italy | £11.59 - Powerful yet approachable.
10. 2018 Bodegas Palacio Glorioso Rioja Selección Especial | Spain | £15.99 - Delicious! And smoother than a dolphin in silk pajamas! A special edition of excellent wine launched in limited quantities on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Bodegas Palacio winery located in the prestigious Spanish wine region of Rioja DOCa.
11. Krohn 10 Year Old Tawny, DOC Porto NV | Portugal |  £14.99 - This 10 year old is a classic Tawny with the typical appealing aromas and flavours of wood-aged Ports, particularly nuts and caramel.
12. 2017 Sepp Moser Pinot Blanc Trockenbeerenauslese | Austrian | £35.99 - Delightful dessert wine from one of Sepp Moser's best single vineyards.

All of this for only £162 - with FREE delivery direct to his door!