Organic, Biodynamic, Sustainable, Vegan, Vegetarian ... we have something for everyone!
The differences can be confusing but we hope this explanation will help: an Organic wine is a wine made from grapes that have been grown without the use of artificial or synthetic chemicals, such as herbicides and pesticides; a Biodynamic wine means that the grapes are farmed biodynamically and that the winemaker did not make the wine with any common manipulations such as yeast additions or acidity adjustments; and a Sustainable Producer is someone committed to using methods that reduce soil erosion, pesticide dependency and loss of biodiversity (for example providing owl boxes and raptor perches in vineyards to maintain ecological control of mice!).
The type of fining agent used in creating wine will determine whether it is awarded Vegan-Friendly status (no animal-derivative agent is used i.e. the winemaker may use Bentonie Clay) or Vegetarian-Friendly status (the use of egg white or casein - a milk product) or neither (where gelatin, isinglass or chitosan may be used).
A Sulphite free wine? Unfortunately, there is no true “sulphite free wine” or “sulphur free wine” as very low levels are naturally produced during fermentation. But for those of you sensitive to sulphur, we suggest trying a Natural, Organic or Biodynamic wine who's 'sulphite-status' is lower than most.
Natural wine is wine made with minimal chemical and technological intervention, both in growing grapes and making them into wine. The term is used to distinguish such wine from organic wine and biodynamic wine because of differences in cellar practices. So there we go - now you are in the know!
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2014 Umathum Pinot Noir Unter den Terrassen
Regular price £34.61 Sale price £29.42 Save 15%'Under the Terraces'
Tasting Notes
Colour
Light ruby red
Nose
Extremely spicy on the nose, hints of raspberry, reminiscent of dried oranges, with hints of chocolate.
Palate
Very fine impressions of fennel, thyme and Mediterranean herbs on the palate, fresh finish.
Producer
Joseph Umathum applies organic and biodynamic principles in farming his 150 acres of vines, which are situated on the north and east sides of Lake Neusiedl. The winery is mostly known for its authentic red wines like Zweigelt, St.-Laurent and Blaufränkisch which are available as elegant classic wines as well as characterful single vineyard selections.
Specifications
| Year | 2014 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Country | Austria |
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Alcohol content
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13% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.8 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Features |
Organic and biodynamic practices |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Food Matches | Enjoy with chicken, pork, cheeses and fish too. Perfect as an aperitif. |
| Origin | Neusiedlersee, Burgenland |
2020 Ben Glover BOB/Short for Kate Pinot Noir
Regular price £22.49 Sale price £19.12 Save 15%Tasting Notes
A bright, brambly, seductive cherry red hue with aromas of wild berries, cherries, raspberry, sous bois and a hint of green spice.
The flow through to the palate is sublime with a continuation of these precise red fruits with some green olive notes, wound up with a sinewy tautness. This provides a chewy supple elegant warmth to the palate with an elegant deportment providing a long and intelligent finish.
Producer
When it comes to professional wine people, Ben Glover is about as top-of the-tree as it gets. Ben’s role call includes almost too many accolades: previously a Wine Marlborough committee member, chair of the Bragato Wine Show (New Zealand’s only single vineyard wine show) and was chair of Pinot Noir 2017 New Zealand, the world’s largest and most prestigious pinot noir event. He was an inaugural Len Evans scholar in 2001 and has over 25 years of experience as a national and international wine judge. This is all to say that, when you open a bottle of Bob/short for Kate, you are in safe hands.
Nicknamed ‘Bob’ by her family (some of you may recognize the Blackadder reference), Bob /short for Kate is a tribute to Kate Glover, an amazing young drama teacher and Ben’s sister, who heartbreakingly passed away in 2018. Ben explains that he has looked to produce a wine that characterises the honesty, purity and confidence of Kate. These are organic, Marlborough wines, small-batch Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, reliant on selected blocks from the family’s vines and exceptional fruit selection. Not to mention the skill of one of the region’s most well-regarded winemakers.
Specifications
| Year | 2020 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Pinot Noir |
| Country | New Zealand |
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| Units of alcohol per bottle | 9.75 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Cellaring Potential | Now to 2025 |
| Features | Organic, Vegan and Vegetarian |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Food Matches | This wine has the class and capacity to handle numerous dishes from cassoulet to more sophisticated game meats. |
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Appellation | Marlborough |
