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2006 Chateau de Barbe Blanche Lussac-Saint Emilion AOC (Magnum)
Regular price £54.99The vineyards of Château de Barbe Blanche are ideally situated on a clay-limestone hillside 87 m above sea level on the slopes of Saint-Émilion. It is one of the benchmarks of its appellation. Its bucolic character and history make this 28-hectare estate a romantic setting, currently undergoing conversion to organic farming.
Château de Barbe Blanche also boasts a superb 19th-century underground quarry that holds many secrets. In the vineyard, Merlot is king and Cabernet Franc is runner-up. They produce racy, fine, deep wines of great elegance, just like the wines of the Saint-Émilion region.
Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep ruby-red color.
Nose
The nose is very attractive and fruity, revealing a delicious array of black fruits with hints of vanilla and subtle oak.
Palate
Full bodied with a smooth velvety texture.
Production
Fermentation In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks. Approximately 3 weeks (subject to vintage and ripeness of tannins) Fermentation temperature 28 to 30°C Malolactic Yes Wine maturing For 12 months in oak barrels (50% new) with racking each trimester. Maturing potential Begins to open up after 2 to 3 years, will age 10 to 12 years.
Specifications
| Year | 2006 |
| Bottle Size | 1.5L (Magnum) |
| Cultivar | 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc |
| Country | France |
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Alcohol content
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13% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 19.5 units |
| Type | Red Blend |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Food Matches | Excellent with red meats, game and rich cheeses. |
| Origin | Bordeaux |
| Appellation |
Lussac Saint Emillion
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2014 Château La Louvière Rouge (Magnum)
Regular price £99.99Precision wine making at its best!
Tasting Notes
2014 Château La Louvière is very attractive, with a beautiful dark red colour featuring multiple purple highlights. Above all, this 2014 La Louvière reflects precision winemaking to obtain the very best from the grapes. Its freshness contributes to a long aftertaste, as well as excellent ageing potential.
Production
In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system and concrete tanks with pigeage,
Producer
Château La Louvière has many fascinating facets. The sumptuous architecture of the château building dates from the late 18th century, but winegrowing here goes back more than 700 years. The first vines were planted circa 1310, although modern winemaking dates from the 17th century and was handed down by able monks from the Carthusian monastery in Bordeaux, who had acquired considerable talent as viticulturists and winemakers. The people who produce the wine in the 21st century have inherited these time-honoured methods, adding just the right amount of innovation and modernity to make the utmost of the outstanding terroir.
Specifications
| Year | 2014 |
| Bottle Size | 1.5L (Magnum) |
| Cultivar | 30% Merlot, 70% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | France |
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Alcohol content
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13% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 19.5 units |
| Type | Red Blend |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Cellaring Potential | 15 years |
| Food Matches | Roast veal Orloff, venison stew, duck breast with porcini mushrooms. |
| Origin |
Pessac Leognan
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| Appellation |
Bordeaux
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2016 Château La Louvière Red (Magnum)
Regular price £86.992016 was one of the finest vintages in the past 20 years of this red wine which exudes an elegant bouquet and delicate hints of oak.....
Tasting Notes
Colour
This wine is garnet-red in colour with a few carmine highlights.
Nose
Its bouquet is wonderfully intense. On aeration, it releases black-berry fruit (blackberry, black cherry, plum) aromas, with hints of cake spices.
Palate
On the palate, this wine is very rich and well-balanced. The aftertaste is long, with slight tarry overtones. The tannin is not yet fully resolved. These characteristics are indicative of its good ageing potential: it would be best to wait two or three years to appreciate its full complexity.
Production
Deep Gravel terroir 26 year old vines, pruned by double guyot with debudding. Grapes are harvested by hand with small deep crates.
Wine making - In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks with patented
cap-breaking system and concrete tanks with pigeage. Aged for 12 months in oak barrels (40-50% new) with racking.
Producer
Château La Louvière has many fascinating facets. The sumptuous architecture of the château building dates from the late 18th century, but winegrowing here goes back more than 700 years. The first vines were planted circa 1310, although modern winemaking dates from the 17th century and was handed down by able monks from the Carthusian monastery in Bordeaux, who had acquired considerable talent as viticulturists and winemakers. The people who produce the wine in the 21st century have inherited these time-honoured methods, adding just the right amount of innovation and modernity to make the utmost of the outstanding terroir.
Specifications
| Year | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 1.5L (Magnum) |
| Cultivar | 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | France |
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Alcohol content
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13% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 19.5 units |
| Type | Red Blend |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Cellaring Potential | 15 years |
| Food Matches | Stuffed capon, succulent braised veal sweetbreads, and a selection of cheeses including robust hard sheep's milk cheese and the distinctively tangy Roquefort. |
| Origin |
Pessac Leognan
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| Appellation |
Bordeaux
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2019 Lurton Château Bonnet Réserve Rouge Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon (Magnum)
Regular price £39.99
Château Bonnet is one of Bordeaux's consistently reliable wines. Vignobles André Lurton are committed to making wines that are both full-bodied and balanced, like this Reserve cuvee, which typifies classic Bordeaux. Its faultless pedigree is revealed in its elegant balance, depth and charm.
Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep ruby-red colour.
Nose
The nose is intense, dominated by aromas of black fruit (blackberry, blackcurrant), mingled with delicious chocolate notes.
Palate
The attack is very supple. Round and fresh on the palate. Delightful notes of black fruit accompany us throughout the tasting. This is a well-balanced, easy-drinking wine. The finish has a lovely tannic structure that melts perfectly
Production
Fermentation In stainless-steel tanks with patented cap-breaking system Fermentation temperature 28° to 30°C Malolactic Yes Wine maturing For 12 months in oak barrels (20% new) Maturing potential 8 to 15 years.
Producer
Lurton Family is one of the largest wine Dynasty in the world. Vignobles Andre Lurton is a family estate, established in the 1950s by André Lurton, and one of today’s largest and most important producers of the Bordeaux region. A visionary and force of nature, André Lurton founded the AOC Pessac-Léognan in 1987, pioneering its aromatic white wine style. Today, both reds and whites from Pessac Leognan have earned a reputation for great value. Today one his son is the leader of the company.
Specifications
| Year | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 1.5L (Magnum) |
| Cultivar | 42% Merlot, 58% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | France |
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Alcohol content
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13.5% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 20.25 units |
| Type | Red Blend |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Food Matches |
Grilled beef ribs, succulent oven-roasted duck, and creamy chicken lasagna. |
| Origin | Grézillac in the Entre-deux-Mers |
| Appellation |
Bordeaux
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2016 Lurton Chateau Bonnet Reserve Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon (Magnum)
Regular price £38.99
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.
Specifications
| Year | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 1.5L (Magnum) |
| Cultivar | 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | France |
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Alcohol content
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13% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 19.5 units |
| Type | Red Blend |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Food Matches |
Nuanced and developed wines go well with rustic meat dishes. You can also pair them with cheese or enjoy them on their own. Try with reindeer steak, entrecôte or hard, aged cheeses, such as Gouda, Parmesan or Manchego. |
| Origin | Grézillac in the Entre-deux-Mers |
| Appellation |
Bordeaux
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2015 Lurton Chateau Bonnet Reserve Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon (Jeroboam) in Wooden Box
Regular price £129.75Thanks 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
| Year | 2015 |
| Bottle Size | 3L (Jeroboam - Double Magnum) |
| Cultivar | 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | France |
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Alcohol content
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14% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 42 units |
| Type | Red Blend |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Food Matches |
Nuanced and developed wines go well with rustic meat dishes. You can also pair them with cheese or enjoy them on their own. Try with reindeer steak, entrecôte or hard, aged cheeses, such as Gouda, Parmesan or Manchego. |
| Origin | Grézillac in the Entre-deux-Mers |
| Appellation |
Bordeaux
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The Lost Mexican Gift Pack
Regular price £21.50A perfect Secret Santa or Stocking stuffer for the tequila lover!
Tasting Notes
The set includes 5cl Blanco Agave, 5cl Cafe Agave, 5cl Reposado:
Reposado Agave - El Presidente
Loved by presidents, leaders, and captains of industry, and now sitting as the pinnacle in the Lost Mexican range. The Reposado is a fitting epitaph to the life’s work of one of the early Cornish miners to venture to Mexico.
By 1870, Stanley Kiernan, the son of a Penzance distiller, was the last of a ragtag bunch of miners who had set sail from Cornwall and made their home in Central Mexico. He had spent decades playing with local flavours to create the world’s first range of Cornish-made Mezcal.
Now an old man and as much a Mexican as he ever was a Cornishman, he would take a bottle of his best Reposado up to the Panteón Inglés, where his compatriots lay.
With a wry smile on his weathered face as the memories of their exploits stirred in his mind, he would sit among their tombstones, all facing towards Kernow, and raise a glass to his old friends and their transatlantic adventures.
Café Agave - Mezcal Barrel Coffee Kick
By 1846, Cornish miners had been working in the silver mines of Mexico for twenty years. Knit-frocks and flat caps had been replaced with ponchos and sombreros, whilst sea shanties rang out from the tavernas each evening.
Penzance-born distiller Stanley Kiernan was now famous for his succulent alchemy. His most celebrated concoction, locally known as El Café Del Monte, used agave with vanilla and coffee beans.
Each day, a pasty now spiced with chilli and a ration of El Café was sent down the mineshaft to be met with cries of ¡Yeghes Da Amigos!
The Best Shot in Cornwall - Blanco Agave
In early 1825, Stanley Kiernan, the son of a Penzance distiller, set sail from Falmouth with around 60 of his fellow Cornishmen and 1500 tons of mining machinery. They arrived in Mineral del Monte, Mexico, in May 1826, where they immediately set to work resurrecting the region’s derelict silver mines.
Before too long, the mines were up and running, the pasty was the new staple in town, and Stanley fashions a basic still out of damaged mining equipment. With the help of the locals and their succulent botanicals, he starts to experiment, and on that windswept hill in central Mexico, the world’s first Cornish-made mezcal is born – a recipe lost in time until now…
Specifications
| Bottle Size | 3 x 5cl |
| Country | Cornwall |
| Alcohol content | Blanco Agave 40% Cafe Agave 35% Reposado 40% ABV |
| Units of Alcohol per single serving 25ml | 1 unit per serving |
| Type | Spirit - Agave |
2009 Grangehurst Nikela Magnum Gift Pack
Regular price £49.99
Handcrafted. Traditional. Unhurried.
These three words epitomise Jeremy Walker’s winemaking, with one notable omission – Delicious. By ‘Unhurried’, Jeremy is alluding to the fact that he doesn’t release a wine until he believes it is ready to be enjoyed, which is evident in the current vintages being 2008 and 2009!
These three words epitomise Jeremy Walker’s winemaking, with one notable omission – Delicious. By ‘Unhurried’, Jeremy is alluding to the fact that he doesn’t release a wine until he believes it is ready to be enjoyed, which is evident in the current vintages being 2008 and 2009!
Tasting Notes
Colour
Dark ruby/garnet colour
Nose
Red berries with some mint, cedar and mocha aromas & flavours.
Palate
A full-bodied, elegant barrel-matured red wine with smooth, ripe tannins.
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.
Specifications
| Year | 2009 |
| Bottle Size | 1.5L Magnum |
| Cultivar | 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Shiraz, 16% Merlot, 1% Mourèdre |
| Country | South Africa |
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Alcohol content
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14.4% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 21.6 units |
| Type | Red Blend |
| Cellaring Potential |
Recommended drinking up to 20 years from vintage. |
| Food Matching | Enjoy this wine with fine cuisine such as yellowfin tuna ravioli, balsamic pan-seared chicken livers, grilled kabeljou or slow-roasted lamb shanks. |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Origin | Stellenbosch |
| Appellation | WO Western Cape |
2019 De Toren Fusion V Magnum Gift Box
Regular price £99.00The iconic Left Bank-based blend, De Toren Fusion V is meticulously crafted from Bordeaux’s ‘Noble Five’ varietals and, with its complex flavours of dark sour cherry, a spiciness of tobacco, and a hint of aniseed, it offers a stylish departure for sophisticated oenophilic tastes. This is a stunning expression of a superb vintage as well as terroir. Soft as spun silk, this is a wine that will only improve with age.
Tasting Notes
Nose
On the nose, a bouquet of ripe sweet red cherries, blueberries, sweet spice, and subtle nuances of oak prevail, accentuating the fruit. Seamlessly integrated and immensely elegant.
Palate
The taste profile of Fusion V 2019 is vibrant and moderately full-bodied. Fine-grained, yet polished tannins are present in this wine. The red cherry bouquet is unmistakable, leaving the 2019 vintage creamy, layered, and delightfully well-balanced for its age.
Producer
De Toren proprietors Emil and Sonette den Dulk left Johannesburg in 1991 to establish their vineyards in the Polkadraai Hills of Stellenbosch. Situated on southern-facing slopes overlooking False Bay De Toren enjoys the cooling effect of constant ocean breezes. Taking a holistic approach to keeping vineyard soils healthy and balanced viticulturalist Ernest Manuel employs sustainable farming practices throughout the property. Infrared Aerial Imaging is used extensively in order to monitor ripeness in various vineyard blocks and determine optimal picking times although actual harvesting and production are done almost entirely by hand. The winery is operated on gravity flow principles; a 4000 liter pressure tank in an elevator shaft (the Tower from which the winery takes its name) is cleverly used to exploit gravity in transporting wine between tanks and barrels without the use of mechanical pumps. As a result of De Toren’s innovative minimal intervention production methods their wines were among the first South African bottlings to qualify for IP (Integrated Production) certification by the Wine and Spirit Board.
The Den Dulks and winemaker Albie Koch seem to have found the key to success with their simple winemaking philosophy: gentle handling no pumps and minimum manipulation. Armed with this winning formula the boutique farm has quickly risen to the ranks of South Africa’s winemaking elite with their duo of dazzling stylish and complex five-varietal Bordeaux blends: the flagship Fusion V (which debuted in the 1999 vintage and has been hailed by Wine Spectator as a consistently polished outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend) and the Merlot-based Z introduced with the 2004 vintage.
Barrel Maturation
Aged in a climatized barrel/ maturation room (16 degrees Celsius at 80% humidity) for 12 months in approximately 50% new and 50% second fill, 225 Litre Oak barrels. French Oak is predominantly used during maturation, with a portion of the Malbec receiving the benefit of American Oak.
Accolades
- Tim Atken - UK (95 Points)
Specifications
| Year | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 1.5cl Magnum |
| Cultivar | Cabernet Sauvignon 56.9%, Malbec 14.4%, Cabernet Franc 9.6%, Merlot 14.4%, Petit Verdot 4.7% |
| Country | South Africa |
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Alcohol content
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14.48% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 21.7 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Cellaring Potential | If stored in optimal conditions, this wine should last up to 20 years plus. |
| Food Matches |
With nuanced and complexed flavours, our renowned De Toren Fusion V wine pairs exceptionally well with perfectly tender grilled or roast lamb, with garlic, rosemary and a hint of honey lemon. For optimum enjoyment, decant at least one hour before consumption. It is recommended to serve this wine at optimal temperature (15 – 18 degrees Celcius). |
| Origin | Stellenbosch |
| Appellation | WO Western Cape |
2009 Grangehurst Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot (Magnum)
Regular price £49.99
Handcrafted. Traditional. Unhurried.
These three words epitomise Jeremy Walker’s winemaking, with one notable omission – Delicious. By ‘Unhurried’, Jeremy is alluding to the fact that he doesn’t release a wine until he believes it is ready to be enjoyed, which is evident in the current vintages being 2008 and 2009!
These three words epitomise Jeremy Walker’s winemaking, with one notable omission – Delicious. By ‘Unhurried’, Jeremy is alluding to the fact that he doesn’t release a wine until he believes it is ready to be enjoyed, which is evident in the current vintages being 2008 and 2009!
Tasting Notes
Colour
Dark ruby/garnet colour
Nose
Complex aromas & flavours of black and red berries, cassis, mocha and violets.
Palate
A full-bodied barrel matured red wine with smooth, ripe tannins.
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
| Year | 2009 |
| Bottle Size | 1.5cl Magnum |
| Cultivar | 74% Cabernet Sauvignon & 26% Merlot |
| Country | South Africa |
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Alcohol content
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14.5% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 21.8 units |
| Type | Red Blend |
| Cellaring Potential |
Recommended drinking up to 20 years from vintage. |
| Food Matching |
Enjoy this wine with fine cuisine such as venison carpaccio, oven-roasted vegetable pasta, Moroccan chicken or roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Origin | Stellenbosch |
| Appellation | WO Western Cape |
2019 Clos de la Cure, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Magnum)
Regular price £55.59A 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.
Specifications
| Year | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 1.5l (Magnum) |
| Cultivar | Merlot 75% Cabarnet Franc 25% |
| Country | Bordeaux France |
| Alcohol content |
14.5% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 21.8 units |
| Type | Red Blend |
| Cellaring Potential | 10-15 years |
| Features | Contains Sulphites |
| Food Matches |
Roast beef and lamb, tasty farmhouse cheeses
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| Origin | Saint Emilion |
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Appellation
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Saint-Emilion Grand Cru |
Doña Paula Altitude Series Gift Pack
Regular price £50.00Altitude 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
| Altitude Series 969 | Altitude Series 1350 | Altitude Series 1100 | |
| Year | 2021 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml | 750ml | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 55% Petit Verdot, 40% Bonarda, 5% Malbec. |
50% Cabernet Franc - 45% Malbec - 5% Casavecchia |
60% Malbec, 30% Syrah & 10% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Argentina | Argentina | Argentina |
| Alcohol content | 14% alc vol | 14.4% alc vol | 15% alc vol |
| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.5 units | 10.8 units | 11.2 units |
| Type | Red Wine | Red Wine | Red Wine |
| Suggested Serving Temp | Between 15°C and 18°C. | Between 15°C and 18°C. | Between 15°C and 18°C. |
| Food Matches | Perfect to enjoy special dishes, such as a rack of lamb with sautéed mushrooms. | Delicious to enjoy with a rib-eye steak with quinoa risotto. | Beef tenderloin, blue cheese and spinach wrapped in pastry, and served with sweet potato purée and roasted pepper coulis. |
| Dietary Information | Gluten-free, Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly | Gluten-free, Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly | Gluten-free, Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites | Contains sulphites | Contains sulphites |
| Appellation | El Alto, Ugarteche, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoz | Alluvia, Gualtallary, Tupungato, Uco Valley | Los Indios, El Cepillo, San Carlos, Uco Valley |
Lind & Lime Gin Crackers
Regular price £7.49Going crackers for these!
Lind & Lime 5cl, 44%
Juniper provides the backbone, complemented by crisp and citrusy lime, and underpinned by earthy flavours of pink peppercorns. The result is deliciously complex, dry and thoroughly refreshing.
And if you would like a BIG bottle of this wonderful gin (and beautiful bottle) click here!
Specifications
| Bottle Size | 50ml |
| Country | Scotland, UK |
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Alcohol content
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44% |
| Units of Alcohol per single 25ml serving | 1.1 units |
| Type | Spirit - Gin |
Crafty Spirit Range Miniature Gift Set
Regular price £18.50The clever folks at Crafty Spirits have created this fabulous gift back of 2 Gins & a Vodka. A super stocking stuffer, a welcome host/hostess gift, or one for you ... so that you can sample the range.
Tasting Notes
The set includes:
24Seven Vodka 5cl… 24hour Coco Carbon Filtration & seven day fermented Scottish wheat. With soft cream soda, light toffee, and subtle biscuit notes, we recommend you simply serve straight from the freezer or over ice.
Hills & Harbour Gin 5cl … The Best Scottish London Dry Gin at the 2020 World Gin Awards. 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.
Hills & Harbour Gin Burnt Orange & Smoked Pineapple ... The world’s first Distilled Gin Cocktail. 100% Distilled Fruit - Smoked Pineapple & Burnt Orange. 0% Artificial Nonsense.
Specifications
| Bottle Size | 3 x 50cl |
| Country | Scotland |
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40% ABV |
| Units of Alcohol per single serving 25ml | 1 unit per serving |
| Type | Spirit - Gin & Vodka |
Hills & Harbour Gin & Rocks Glasses Gift Set
Regular price £50.00
The Hills & Harbour Gin Gift Set comes in modern & beautiful packaging with elegant hand-blown glassware.
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?
Here at the Crafty Distillery we have a plan. Using new technology, our own grain spirit and locally sourced ingredients we want to create tasty, wallet- pleasing spirits for everyone who likes a tipple. We're a small committed team and we believe if a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing properly.
Awards
- BEST SCOTTISH LONDON DRY GIN - World Gin Awards 2020
- DOUBLE GOLD LONDON DRY GIN TASTE - San Francisco World Spirit Competition 2019
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.
A Bottle Like No Other
At Crafty we believe that a bottle design can not only look good, but also work much harder to add extra functionality. The end result is a more enjoyable experience with less impact on the environment.
MADE TO MEASURE
Our crafty measure is cleverly built into the 100% natural wood and cork stopper. It’s designed to let you pour the perfect measure every time – just fill twice for a standard 25ml serve. But it’s been created with something else in mind. To be enjoyed long after the gin’s finished – either to serve up another spirit, or to inspire some creative cocktail making.
AN EVOLUTIONARY DESIGN
Our new bottle shape is a bold and elegant evolution, with the same evocative colours of our region. What’s more, our name and lightning bolt icon now take centre stage.The illustration tells the story of our region’s landscape and natural larder. This creates added texture, which makes the bottle easier to hold and pour. You could say it’s a nice touch.
A BOTTLE DESIGNED TO KEEP ON GIVING
Our new bottle is 30% lighter by design. This helps to reduce the energy used in production, shipping and recycling.And, the short neck and unique wide opening are more than just visually striking. The bigger opening means there are lots of ways the bottle can be up-cycled once the gin is finished. Cheers to that.
Specifications
| Bottle Size | 70cl |
| Country | Scotland, UK |
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Alcohol content
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40% |
| Units of Alcohol per single 25ml serving | 1 unit |
| Type | Spirit - Gin |
2020 Château Miraval Rosé (Magnum)
Regular price £46.99Tasting 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.
Specifications
| Year | 2020 |
| Bottle Size | 150cl |
| Cultivar | Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Rolle |
| Country | France |
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 19.6 units for 150cl |
| Type | Rosé |
| Cellaring Potential | 2-5 years |
| Features | Vegetarian & Vegan |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Food Matches | Serve it well chilled with burgers, pizza or anything grilled; try it with fried chicken, salads, sushi, pasta, cheese plates and fruit. |
| Origin | Provence |
| Appellation | A.O.P Côtes de Provence |
2017 Champagne Gremillet Brut Vintage (Gift Pack)
Regular price £44.95Approachable 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
| Year | 2017 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Country | France |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% alcohol |
| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.4 units |
| Type | Champagne |
| Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
| Matured on the Lees | 22 Months minimum |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites & Milk |
| Food Matches | Pair with rich fish dishes |
| Features | Vegetarian |
| Origin | Champagne - France |
| Appellation | AOC Champagne |
Pocketful of Stones Mini Gift Pack (4x5cl)
Regular price £20.00Not sure what to choose as a gift? Fancy treating yourself to a little tasting kit?
This tasting set showcases a selection of Pocketful of Stones's premium gins, ideal for gin lovers and connoisseurs alike!
4 x 50ml Gin Miniatures including the award-winning Caspyn Cornish Dry Gin, the seasonal Ansum Damson Gin and British Heritage flavours of Marmalade Old Tom as well as Dandelion and Burdock Gin. Perfect as a gift or to sample more of the range.
Tasting Notes
The set includes:
ANSUM DANSOM GIN 50ml… A seasonal Damson Gin is handcrafted using locally sourced foraged Damsons from around Cornwall. Star Anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and orange are added to the infusion, giving spicy and warming flavours without being overly sweet.
MARMALADE OLD TOM GIN 50ml… They’ve taken the archetypal flavour of the Seville orange and distilled it with a gorgeous combination of botanicals, infused more Seville Orange peel and then added a slight sweetness to create a citrus-forward, contemporary gin built on the backbone of British tradition.
DANDELION & BURDOCK GIN 50ml ... The Darling of the North. Dandelion and Burdock is a tried and tested flavour combination. They've taken the earthy flavours of the roots of these botanicals and distilled them with locally foraged heather, honeybush to add a floral lift, almond to bind the flavours and add a creamy smooth texture and orris root to add length. A classic dry gin when served with tonic but if you're after that old school northern fish & chip shop Dandelion & Burdock, serve with gingerale or D&B soda.
CASPYN CORNISH DRY GIN 50ml… A classic dry gin, with lots of floral (hibiscus flowers) and citrus notes from the lemon and orange peel, lemongrass, lemon verbena. You will notice a freshness from our Japanese tea, alongside a lengthy sherbet finish from the hand-picked gorse and orris root.
Specifications
| Bottle Size | 4 x 5cl |
| Country | Cornwall |
| Alcohol content | 40% ABV |
| Units of Alcohol per single serving 25ml | 1 unit per serving |
| Type | Spirit - Gin |
