Tasting Notes

Colour

Straw yellow with greenish reflections.

Nose

Delicate scents of acacia flowers and golden apple.

Palate

It is fresh, aromatic and sparkles with a light and delicate foam.

Terroir: The Land of Prosecco and of the river Piave

Organic – for the Love of this Soil

History 

The vineyards here have been passed down through the generations since 1891. The 'Jara' name comes from the gravel that covers the vineyards and provides heat to the vines overnight – as they do in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. 

Awards

• 2020 - Wine Enthusiast Tasting: 89 points – Prosecco DOC Frizzante

Specifications

Tasting Notes

A delightful fizz in a handy pocket-sized bottle - perfect picnic wine!

Nose

Aromas of stone fruits, particularly peach, and also hints of apple.

Palate

A crisp, light, and well-balanced wine with creamy mousse and delicate apple and pear characters.

Production Method

The Glera grape variety pre-dates Roman times. The grapes for Lunetta are sourced from the hills above Treviso, a traditional growing area for Prosecco. Hillsides with cool, loose soils are favourable. The grapes are harvested by hand in the second half of September. The must from the first soft pressing of the grapes is used - left for 10-12 hours for any sediment to settle. It then ferments in stainless steel for around 10 days. The second fermentation takes place by the Charmat method.

Producer

Cavit is a leading co-operative in the mountainous Trentino region of northeast Italy. The winery began as a consortium of associated grape growers in 1950, with a dedicated winery at Ravina di Trento built in 1964. Today It unites 11 separate cellars and their combined 4,500 grape growers across 7,000 hectares of vineyard, to produce an impressively broad portfolio from an intriguing palette of indigenous and international grape varieties. Trentino has a much higher proportion of wines produced as DOC than any other region in Italy - an average of 80% of the region's wines have a DOC classification, compared to around 30% elsewhere in the country. Remarkably, Cavit accounts for 60% of this region's wine production and they advise and supervise all aspects of this production from the vineyard to the bottle. Their site at Maso Toresella on the shores of Lake Toblino was the historic residence of the Prince Bishops of Trento, surrounded by 6.5 hectares of vineyard. It is one of the most significant 'masi' (rural estates) in the whole of Trentino. They have worked with the San Michele all’Adige Oenological Institute, since 1988, to develop wines of the highest quality. In 1993 Cantina Altemasi was established, also at Ravina, not far from the region's capital of Trento - for the production and maturation of Classic Trentodoc and Charmat Method sparkling wines. Trento Doc was the first Classical Method sparkling wine DOC to be established anywhere in the world after Champagne, and the first in Italy.

A Note on Sustainability

For more than two decades Cavit has adhered to the “Protocol for the Production of High-Quality Wines in Trentino”, marking its commitment to fully sustainable agriculture. It is also a member of SEDEX and is working towards SNQPI (Sistema di Qualità Nazionale Produzione Integrata) certification for its commitment to sustainable agriculture. In addition to using only green energy, Cavit has made major investments aimed at reducing energy consumption. Specifically, it has built three photovoltaic generators that produce part of its energy requirements from renewable sources (more than 800 Megawatts per year), significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

PICA (Integrated Agricultural and Wine-producing Cartographic Platform), is the result of a five-year research project conducted by Cavit in collaboration with MPA Solutions and leading research centers in Trentino: the Edmund Mach Foundation (FEM) and the Bruno Kessler Foundation (FBK).

The PICA platform is a complex system, but it works in a simple way. By networking the 4,500 vine growers of the 11 Cavit wine producers’ co-operatives it collects information and gives advice. The main purpose of this platform is to help the grower to achieve total sustainability. The project comprises of two main areas.

The first defines the choice of the most suitable grape varieties, on the basis of the technical and environmental parameters of the soil; the second involves the creation of an avant-garde system with which agronomists and winemakers can receive specific information concerning each vineyard and the various phases in the cultivation of the vines. In practice, waste is eliminated and the grower has total control. For example, it is possible to regulate the water supply according to the characteristics of the soil and the weather conditions.

Specifications

Alliance Loire Started in 2002 with a group of 7 Co-op wineries. They now encompass 8 Co-op wineries and cover 4,050 ha of vineyards in Muscadet, Anjou, Saumur, Bourgueil, Chinon, Vouvray, Touraine, Coteaux du Vendomois. Supplying award-winning wines, year after year.

Tasting Notes 

Nose

Elegant and fresh bouquet with floral overtones.

Palate

A rounded structure and an elegant follow-through. Lovely aftertaste, with hints of fresh pears and peaches.

Specifications

Tasting Notes

A beautifully fresh and dry sparkling rosé from the foothills of the Trentino mountains - now in a handy 'single-serve' size too!

A fresh and dry sparkling rosé with persistent mousse, beautifully salmon pink in colour. Red berry characters on the nose and palate leading to a fresh, delicate and incisive finish.

Production Method

The grapes are sourced from the hills of the Adige and Vallagarina valleys in Trentino. Grapes were hand-harvested at the start of September. Chardonnay grapes were soft pressed to yield the best portion of must - after decanting for 10-12 hours this goes into stainless steel tanks for fermentation. The red grapes are harvested early to maintain good acidity levels and are vinified as for rosé wines. After stabilisation and clarification, the wine undergoes a second fermentation (Charmat method).

Producer

Cavit is a leading co-operative in the mountainous Trentino region of northeast Italy. The winery began as a consortium of associated grape growers in 1950, with a dedicated winery at Ravina di Trento built in 1964. Today It unites 11 separate cellars and their combined 4,500 grape growers across 7,000 hectares of vineyard, to produce an impressively broad portfolio from an intriguing palette of indigenous and international grape varieties. Trentino has a much higher proportion of wines produced as DOC than any other region in Italy - an average of 80% of the region's wines have a DOC classification, compared to around 30% elsewhere in the country. Remarkably, Cavit accounts for 60% of this region's wine production and they advise and supervise all aspects of this production from the vineyard to the bottle. Their site at Maso Toresella on the shores of Lake Toblino was the historic residence of the Prince Bishops of Trento, surrounded by 6.5 hectares of vineyard. It is one of the most significant 'masi' (rural estates) in the whole of Trentino. They have worked with the San Michele all’Adige Oenological Institute, since 1988, to develop wines of the highest quality. In 1993 Cantina Altemasi was established, also at Ravina, not far from the region's capital of Trento - for the production and maturation of Classic Trentodoc and Charmat Method sparkling wines. Trento Doc was the first Classical Method sparkling wine DOC to be established anywhere in the world after Champagne, and the first in Italy.

A Note on Sustainability

For more than two decades Cavit has adhered to the “Protocol for the Production of High-Quality Wines in Trentino”, marking its commitment to fully sustainable agriculture. It is also a member of SEDEX and is working towards SNQPI (Sistema di Qualità Nazionale Produzione Integrata) certification for its commitment to sustainable agriculture. In addition to using only green energy, Cavit has made major investments aimed at reducing energy consumption. Specifically, it has built three photovoltaic generators that produce part of its energy requirements from renewable sources (more than 800 Megawatts per year), significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

PICA (Integrated Agricultural and Wine-producing Cartographic Platform), is the result of a five-year research project conducted by Cavit in collaboration with MPA Solutions and leading research centers in Trentino: the Edmund Mach Foundation (FEM) and the Bruno Kessler Foundation (FBK).

The PICA platform is a complex system, but it works in a simple way. By networking the 4,500 vine growers of the 11 Cavit wine producers’ co-operatives it collects information and gives advice. The main purpose of this platform is to help the grower to achieve total sustainability. The project comprises of two main areas.

The first defines the choice of the most suitable grape varieties, on the basis of the technical and environmental parameters of the soil; the second involves the creation of an avant-garde system with which agronomists and winemakers can receive specific information concerning each vineyard and the various phases in the cultivation of the vines. In practice, waste is eliminated and the grower has total control. For example, it is possible to regulate the water supply according to the characteristics of the soil and the weather conditions.

Awards

• Bronze at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2019
• Siver at the Sommelier Wine Awards 2018
• Bronze at the IWC 2017
• Silver at the Sommelier Wine Awards 2017
• Bronze at the IWSC 2017
• Bronze at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2016

Specifications

Cremant is becoming increasingly popular as an amazing alternative to Champagne. They are made using the Traditional Method (just like in the Champagne region) so can be fabulous value but often with that brighter, fresher, younger style which lots of people love!

Tasting Notes 

Nose

A perfectly balanced lively Crémant with blossom aromas.

Palate

Sauvion Cremant de Loire Brut is rich and full in the mouth with good length. The mousse is rich and effervescent with aromas of citrus and brioche followed by ripe peach and blossom flavours on the palate. The finish is bright and refreshing.

Cremant de Loire made by Sauvion is a blend of Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay grapes from vineyards around Angers, Saumur and Tours. It is made by the Traditional Method with the wine being aged for a year in bottle prior to release. 

Producer

This is a beautifully balanced and lively Cremant de Loire made by Pierre-Jean Sauvion who is in the fourth generation of his winemaking family. An absolute gem of chap, extremely talented yet down-to-earth, winemaking has consumed much of his life and he was even born in vineyard after his mother unexpectedly went into labour. He attributes his noticeably young appearance to the fact that in his words “I have been drinking Muscadet since I was 3”.

The property is in the heart of the Nantais, at the western end of the Loire, close to the ocean and its helpful cooling breezes. Most of the Sauvions' 35ha of vines is in the central Sèvre-et-Maine area of Nantes, producing Muscadet using the Melon de Bourgogne (Muscadet) grape, but the estate also has vines in the more coastal area, plus some Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Much care is taken in the vineyard and the chateau is moving swiftly towards becoming fully sustainable.

Awards

• Silver Medal - The International Wine Challenge

Specifications

 Delicate & dry. White peach, red berries & a floral finish. Selected as the house pour by 4 Michelin Star chef Simon Rogan.

“Our Rosé is a reflection of the synergy between our vineyard and the special way we craft and blend our wine. Refreshing and elegant, it will surprise you in many ways.”

Corinne Seely, Director & Head Winemaker

Tasting Notes

This captivating Rosé combines precisely ripened Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes, pressed with exceptional care and patience until the wine blushes pink. With a stylish blend of our reserve wines, Exton Park’s Rosé is a fragrant and enticing example of our innovative house style.

Colour

English rose in colour

Nose

With a seductive strawberry liquorice nose, this wine reveals rich fruit characters in the mouth. 

Palate

Pressed slowly and gently to draw out the distinctive colours and flavours. The result is a delicate, dry Rosé with a balanced floral character and complex notes of white peach and red berries.

The Winery

Exton Park is a Hampshire sparkling wine producer with a 60-acre single vineyard planted on a south-facing slope in the South Downs National Park. Their first vines were planted in 2003, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier and their state-of-the-art winery was built in 2011. A luxurious, private event space overlooking the vineyard is also under construction and will be opening later this year. With a 60-acre single vineyard, a bespoke winery and a breath-taking promotional facility all on one estate, Exton Park will be able to offer guests an unrivalled English wine experience.

2021 marks the release of their Reserve Blend range. These are traditional method sparkling wines that challenge classic winemaking conventions. They do not rely on a base vintage like other English sparkling wine producers. Over 80% of each blend is composed from their extensive archive or reserve wines.

The number of reserves in each blend is reflected in the name of each wine. For example, Exton Park RB28 Blanc de Noirs is created from a blend of 28 wines. This unique approach has been pioneered by Head Winemaker Corinne Seeling to ensure consistency, quality and complexity with each bottling. 

Specifications

An appealing and very approachable Prosecco, and now with a more stylish and contemporary label! 

Prosecco is a sparkling wine found in the northeast of Italy, located in the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia wine Regions. The two regions are protected from the northern winds by the Alps and the Dolomites but are also influenced by their proximity to the Adriatic Sea.

Tasting Notes

Fresh and fruity Prosecco with aromas of citrus and green apple. The palate has ripe grapey characters, zesty acidity and a clean, refreshing finish.

Production

From selected parcels of Glera grapes grown northeast of Treviso. Hand harvested at optimum ripeness. Gentle pneumatic pressing followed by slow, cool fermentation in stainless steel. Second fermentation in tank, lasting 4 weeks.

Producer

Established in 2003, Adria Vini is a winemaking venture jointly owned by Boutinot and Araldica Castelvero, the leading co-operative in the Monferrato hills of Piemonte. Our aim is to produce authentic, well-priced still and sparkling wines from local grape varieties. All aspects of production, from grape selection through to vinification, maturation, blending and bottling are meticulously overseen by Araldica's winemaking team of Claudio Manera and Lella Burdese - assisted by Boutinot's Tony Brown MW. We source from a range of private growers and cooperatives, with whom we have long term relationships, principally in Veneto, Friuli, Lombardy, Sicily, Puglia, Abruzzo and Sardinia.

Producer

• Bronze at the 2019 Sommelier Wine Awards (N/V)

Specifications

Tasting Notes

Our signature Brut harmonises an average of 32 skillfully selected reserve wines, for an elegant expression that sings with subtle intrigue.

Colour

Pale gold in colour

Nose

The Brut has a generous nose and a bright lemony character with notes of passion fruit and honey.

Palate

Minerality in the mouth indicates a good, balanced structure, with an intense backbone and a lengthy finish with a whisper of white pepper.

The Winery

Exton Park is a Hampshire sparkling wine producer with a 60-acre single vineyard planted on a south-facing slope in the South Downs National Park. Their first vines were planted in 2003, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier and their state-of-the-art winery was built in 2011. A luxurious, private event space overlooking the vineyard is also under construction and will be opening later this year. With a 60-acre single vineyard, a bespoke winery and a breath-taking promotional facility all on one estate, Exton Park will be able to offer guests an unrivalled English wine experience.

2021 marks the release of their Reserve Blend range. These are traditional method sparkling wines that challenge classic winemaking conventions. They do not rely on a base vintage like other English sparkling wine producers. Over 80% of each blend is composed from their extensive archive or reserve wines.

The number of reserves in each blend is reflected in the name of each wine. For example, Exton Park RB28 Blanc de Noirs is created from a blend of 28 wines. This unique approach has been pioneered by Head Winemaker Corinne Seeling to ensure consistency, quality and complexity with each bottling. 

Specifications

Benchmark quality which highlights the brilliance of the Henners vineyard and winemaking skills.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sourdough aromas combine with crunchy green apple fruit to provide a wonderfully welcoming nose. 

Palate

The palate is fine with a lively and persistent mousse. Green apple and pear fruit characters mix with a toasted brioche leesy flavour helping to provide a complex and moreish palate. Balanced acidity and a long finish make this a very classy sparkling wine.

Producer

When it comes to English wine there’s a lot to shout about, not least the stunning sparkling wines from Henners. Based just 4 miles from the sea in Herstmonceux, East Sussex, the 7 acre vineyard was created in 2007 by ex-Formula One engineer, Lawrence Warr. The winery was named in honour of Larry's French ancestor, Henners Dubois, who was forced to flee Paris for England during the French Revolution in the in the late 18th Century.

Boutinot was the sole distributor of Henners from this time and developed strong ties with the winery and its wines… so when the opportunity arose 10 years later to buy the estate, they jumped at the chance. Planted with traditional Champagne varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the vines thrive in an idyllic microclimate created by the vineyard’s proximity to the sea, low altitude (only 24 metres above sea level) and steep, sunny, south-facing slopes.

All Henners wines are hand-crafted from start to finish; with separate fermenting of varietals and their vine clones to allow a broader range of wines for final blending; extended lees ageing for added complexity; and holding back of all bottles for at least 3 years prior to release to add depth and richness to every wine. Hand-crafted with every attention to detail, our winemakers create award-winning wines of depth, complexity and elegance that are perfect for any occasion.

Production Method

Henners Brut is produced solely from grapes grown on our outstanding estate, in Herstmonceux East Sussex. We found the unique combination of warm well-drained soils, southerly aspect slope coupled with low altitude. The result is perhaps the finest vineyard microclimate in the country. We take a non-interventionist approach in the winery, made possible by the quality of the fruit. Vine clones and varieties are fermented separately to allow a broad palette of wines for final blending. Approximately 85% of the wine goes through malolactic fermentation. A proportion (10%) is fermented in aged oak barrels to add subtle character and layers to the wine. This wine spent approximately 36 months on its lees. Dosage of 7g/l.

A Note on Sustainability

Already a founder member of WineGB’s Sustainability Programme Henners Vineyard can now announce it is one of just 18 accredited members to have been certified as sustainable by Wine GB. This is an endorsement to Henners’ commitment to winemaking and winery management that have minimal environmental impact, as well as the ongoing promotion of biodiversity in the vineyards and protection of soils. This is no easy task to attain, requiring annual review for accreditation and ongoing improvement in methodology.

Awards - Non Vintage

Specifications

Villalta Prosecco is a sparkling vino spumante - extra dry - made under the Charmat method. It has lovely green apple and pear notes on the palate, dry with delicate and persistent bubbles.

Tasting Notes

Brilliant straw colour with delicate perlage. On the palate, it delivers ripe assorted pear, apple, some citrus and a dash of nutty almond flavouring.

Prosecco is a sparkling wine found in the northeast of Italy, located in the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia wine Regions. The two regions are protected from the northern winds by the Alps and the Dolomites but are also influenced by their proximity to the Adriatic Sea.

Specifications

Tasting Notes 

Colour

Pale straw colour

Palate

This cava has exceptional balance and fine aromas which formed during bottle ageing. The long-lasting bubbles give a fresh note on the palate.

Production Method

Marqués de la Concordia MM Selección Especial Brut is an award-winning cava produced using the traditional method champenoise – the same production method as champagne.

Awards

• Silver Medal - IWSC 2016
• Bronze Medal - IWC 2016
• Bronze Medal - Decanter 2016

Specifications

Tasting Notes 

"Strings of dainty pearls in liquid gold". Made in the traditional French method of allowing a second fermentation to take place in the bottle. The extended period on lees, allowed time to add to the creamy complexity of this delicious sparkling wine. 

Tasting Notes 

A bouquet of baked brioche, apples with fresh lemon and grapefruit aromas, enticing your senses. A vibrant sparkling wine with a crisp and integrated acidity. This Blanc de Blancs is to be savoured on any memorable occasion!

Wines with Altitude

The Cederberg lies about 250 km north of Cape Town. This vast region encompasses approximately 162 000 ha of rugged mountainous terrain, stretching from the Pakhuis Pass behind Clanwilliam in the north, to Grootrivier in the south, towards Ceres. Forty-six kilometers inland from the N7, between Citrusdal and Clanwilliam – with two mountain ranges separating the farm from the Olifants River – lies Cederberg Private Cellar on the farm Dwarsrivier. It is the highest wine farm above sea level in the Western Cape. 

History of the Cellar

The San and Khoi peoples inhabited the Cederberg area from early times, leaving behind a rich legacy of rock art. It was only during the mid-1800s that another tough group of people set foot in the Cederberg – the Nieuwoudt family. The first Nieuwoudts arrived in South Africa during the early 1700s. Nearly 100 years later, their descendants moved to the Cederberg. In 1893 the present family moved to the farm Dwarsrivier, which is also known as Cederberg Private Cellar and Sanddrif Holiday Resort. Six generations ago, no one would have guessed that this rugged, fynbos-covered area on the edge of the Succulent Karoo biome would one day become a high-altitude wine farm in the Cape Winelands. The farm itself lies in the Cederberg Wilderness Area and only 66 ha are under vine. Today, this award-winning winery is owned by David Nieuwoudt – proudly fifth generation. Emma, David’s daughter, is the sixth generation.

Many stories have been told about ‘how it all started’. Maybe the first Platter’s guide to South African wines (1980) puts it best: ‘Oom Pollie has confounded the experts by producing prize-winning wines on his farm high in the remote Cederberg Mountains. He first started making wine for the farm workers with table grapes that ripened too late to be taken in by the nearest co-operative. The venture was so successful, he decided to try his hand at making red wine, and the first vintage in 1977, though too small to be certified, was acclaimed by experts as being up to Superior standards’. The other story goes as follows: There used to be no vines on the farm. A friend, who worked for the Deciduous Fruit Board, noticed that winter fruit was doing really well on this fruit and tobacco farm. He recommended that the family plant table grapevines. This was done in 1965 and these vines did so well that the first wine vines were planted in 1973 – the source of the top-class Cabernet Sauvignon of 1977/8. David’s grandfather, Oom Pollie, and his uncle, Oom Flippie, managed the farm until 1997. During 1997 David took over the reins from Oom Flippie. Oom Pollie passed on during 1988 and Oom Flippie in 2010.

A Responsible Approach

Our commitment to responsible living is reflected in everything we do, from the way we manage our facilities to the audits we participate in and the special projects we support namely:

• World Wildlife Fund for Nature
• Waitrose Foundation
• Pebbles Project

We care about people and we care about the environment. But most of all, we care about how responsibly we, as people, interact with the pristine Cederberg Wilderness around us.

Awards

• Platter's SA Wine Guide '20: 4.5 stars - 2014 vintage
• Tim Atkin '19 Report 2014 vintage
• Amorim MCC Challenge '19: Silver – 2014 vintage
• Champagne Sparkling Wine World Championships '19: Gold – 2014 vintage
• Amorim Cap Classique '18: Silver – 2013 vintage
• Platter's SA Wine Guide '19: 4.5 Stars – 2013 vintage
• Tim Atkin '18: 90 – 2013 vintage
• Cederberg & Lambertsbaai Wards Terroir Awards: Top Sparkling Wine – 2013 vintage
• The Champagne Sparkling Wine World Championships: Gold – 2013 vintage
• Platter's Wine Guide '18: 4.5 stars – 2012 vintage
• Cederberg & Lambertsbaai Wards Terroir Awards: Top Sparkling Wine – 2012 vintage
• Terroir Wine Awards: Top Sparkling Wine – 2012 vintage
• Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show '17: Silver – 2012 vintage
• Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championship '16: Bronze – 2011 vintage

Specifications

Tasting Notes

Colour

Brilliant, straw yellow with greenish hues.

Nose

Harmonious, fruity reminiscent of Renetta apples.

Palate

Smooth, fresh, well-balanced, lively with an elegant aftertaste.

Vinification

The first phase includes a soft pressing and a traditional white vinification, keeping the temperature between 15-17°C to preserve quality. In a second step, it is performed the natural fermentation in steel tanks at a controlled temperature for at least 30 days. 

Specifications

Limited production Premium Cava, made following the traditional method and only produced in exceptional vintages, handpicked grapes and aged for 38 months.

Tasting Notes

Colour

Pale pink

Nose

On the nose, delicate aromas of strawberry and raspberry with hints of toasted bread and almond fruit due to its long aging in the bottle.

Palate

The palate is delicate and elegant. Creamy and silky in texture, the wine is balanced with a long and satisfying finish.

Delicate with fine strawberry fruit aromas and elegant flavours. Wonderful on its own and delicious with cured Spanish ham or with the most delicate raspberries and blackcurrants in your dessert!

Production Method

Following the traditional method, this wine is only made in exceptional vintages. After a light maceration of specially selected grapes, the wine undergoes extensive bottle aging. The second fermentation takes place deep in the cellars in Sant Sadurni d'Anoia.

Awards

• Silver Medal. IWSC 2016
• Bronze Medal. Decanter 2016

Specifications

When someone asked me to put together a 'drinking case' for him - 6 red and 6 white - wines which I would love to take home and drink myself, I pulled together this case for him. Alan's Dirty Dozen is a selection of great wines that over-deliver on quality and give great 'bang for your buck! We thought you might like to try them too.

To learn more about these wines - you can read below or click these links to see my videos! Just click here to view the WHITES and here to view the REDS! 

Each case contains a bottle of: 

2020 Sauvion 'Fildefere' Chardonnay (France) - An elegant wine with a long lingering finish. We love the swing-top bottle top - gives it an extra feel of casual French Chic! RRP £8.50

2020 Finca La Linda Torrentés (Argentina) - delicious with spiced Thai and typical saltenean dishes such as empanadas. RRP £9.95

2019 Vega-Reina Rueda Verdejo (Spain) - An intense, delicate aroma, with both white stone fruit flavours and a hint of herbs. RRP £9.99

2020 Cave de l'Ormarine Picpoul de Pinet Sélection (France) - A crowd-pleaser and a very well-made one! RRP £9.99

2018 Hartenberg Riesling (South Africa) - One of SA's oldest wineries has created this bone dry Riesling that is juicy and opulent with a fine acidity. RRP £11.95

2020 Tohu Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)  - this vibrant wine displays aromas of ripe tropical fruit and passionfruit with lifted notes of currant and tomato leaf - sourced entirely from vineyards in Marlborough's stunning Awatere Valley. £13.50 

2019 Bodega Vinecol Malbec Quinde Organic Reserve (Argentina) - This is easy to like & a popular wine at tastings! £13.59

The Whole Shebang Cuvée XIII Bedrock (USA) - The Whole Shebang is a truly exciting wine. It’s a multi-vintage blend, which is aged in a solera system. £17.50

2020 Cortese Nostru Nero d'Avola No added Sulphur (Italy) - the NSA Nostru Nero d’Avola is really something quite different. It has a unique mouth-feel, it is soft and well-rounded, with the purest of black fruits flavours coming through. £11.75

2017 Marqués de Griñon Reserva Catalunya (Spain) - Tempranillo, Garnacha & Syrah blended to create a full-bodied wine with soft and long finishing. £7.99

2018 Montresor 'Urban Park' Appassimento (Italy) - An appealing appassimento style red from the Veneto - produced from classic Amarone and Valpolicella grapes. £10.99

2020 Domaine Les Ors Limoux Rouge (France) - Named after a bear sighted on the vineyard! Intense and fresh ripe and fruity red with spice and herbs. £11.49.

Enjoy a 11% discount (a £17 savings!) on this collection PLUS get delivery for FREE!

A prosecco that is a notch above the rest.

Tasting Notes

Colour

A straw yellow with light green reflections with fine and persistent bubbles.

Nose

The Masottina prosecco has a fresh nose, releasing hints of lemon, grapefruit as well as granny smith apple and pear.

Palate

The palate is soft and vibrant with additional citrus notes. Persistent and balanced, the palate is round with ripened orchard fruits. 

Vinification

The vineyard is at home Masottina in Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOC famous and is based on the unique micro-climate grapes of the highest quality. Prosecco grapes for this come from the region of Veneto (Treviso), where they grow on vines about 30-80 meters high. The soils here have an average texture, are morainic, and very clayey part. The fruit for this wine is organically grown and issues such as sustainability, environmental protection, and conservation of biodiversity are essential for the winery.

The grapes are manually harvested in September. The main fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature with selected yeasts. 

Specifications

Elegant and beautifully crafted rosé from this highly regarded English sparkling wine producer.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Henners Rosé NV is made from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, using the saignée method to draw colour from the grapes at the pressing stage.

Palate

This sparkling rosé delivers classic English red berry fruit flavours including raspberries, redcurrants and rhubarb. A minimum of 18 month ageing on the lees brings a delicate creaminess to the wine.

Producer

When it comes to English wine there’s a lot to shout about, not least the stunning sparkling wines from Henners. Based just 4 miles from the sea in Herstmonceux, East Sussex, the 7 acre vineyard was created in 2007 by ex-Formula One engineer, Lawrence Warr. The winery was named in honour of Larry's French ancestor, Henners Dubois, who was forced to flee Paris for England during the French Revolution in the in the late 18th Century.

Boutinot was the sole distributor of Henners from this time and developed strong ties with the winery and its wines… so when the opportunity arose 10 years later to buy the estate, they jumped at the chance. Planted with traditional Champagne varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the vines thrive in an idyllic microclimate created by the vineyard’s proximity to the sea, low altitude (only 24 metres above sea level) and steep, sunny, south facing slopes.

All Henners wines are hand-crafted from start to finish; with separate fermenting of varietals and their vine clones to allow a broader range of wines for final blending; extended lees ageing for added complexity; and holding back of all bottles for at least 3 years prior to release to add depth and richness to every wine. Hand-crafted with every attention to detail, our winemakers create award winning wines of depth, complexity and elegance that are perfect for any occasion.

Production Method

Henners Rosé is produced solely from grapes grown on our outstanding estate in Herstmonceux, East Sussex. We found the unique combination of warm well drained sandstone soils, a southerly aspect slope coupled with low altitude, three miles from the sea and at just 24m above sea level. Harvest usually takes place in late September. The result is perhaps the finest vineyard microclimate in the country. We take a non-interventionist approach in the winery, made possible by the quality of the fruit. Vine clones and varieties are fermented separately to allow a broad palette of wines for final blending. This wine will have spent a minimum of 18 months on lees at time of release, and a minimum of 5 months in cellar post-disgorgement to create a deliberately vibrant and fresh sparkling Rosé. Dosage of 7.5g/l.

A Note on Sustainability

Already a founder member of WineGB’s Sustainability Programme Henners Vineyard can now announce it is one of just 18 accredited members to have been certified as sustainable by Wine GB. This is an endorsement to Henners’ commitment to winemaking and winery management that have minimal environmental impact, as well as the ongoing promotion of biodiversity in the vineyards and protection of soils. This is no easy task to attain, requiring annual review for accreditation and ongoing improvement in methodology.

Awards - Non Vintage

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Cool elegant pink colour

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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. 

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Marqués de la Concordia MM Seleccion Especial Brut Rosé is an award-winning cava produced using the traditional method champenoise – the same production method as champagne. Aged for 15 months before release, this cava rose is the perfect accompaniment to any celebration.

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• Bronze Medal. IWSC 2016
• Bronze Medal. Decanter 2016

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It is fruity, yet dry, with fine bubbles and a crisp finish. Makes a great aperitif or reception wine for large events.

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Colour

Bright straw yellow colour

Nose

Complex nose with fruity and citrus nuances. 

Palate

Thin and persistent bubble that shows soft on the palate. Rich and long mouthfeel with a persistent aftertaste.

Production Method

Cava made from wort flower of the best grapes harvested by hand, macerated and fermented at low temperature. Second fermentation in the bottle depth of the cellars in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, with a long aging on lees and disgorging in Brut Nature.

Awards

• 2017 Commended at the Decanter World Wine Awards
• Silver Medal - IWC 2017
• Silver Medal - IWSC 2017

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The inaugural Prosecco Rosé - Fontessa has an appealing balance of delicate berry fruit, bright acidity and a refreshing mousse.

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A fresh and delicately fruity Prosecco Rosé with red berry and floral aromas. Lively on the palate with ripe strawberry and raspberry notes and a clean, refreshing finish.

Production

From selected parcels of Glera grapes grown northeast of Treviso, and with the addition on 10% Pinot Noir, also from the DOC region, to give colour and flavour. Hand-harvested at optimum ripeness to give the required balance between aromatics and good acidity. Gentle pneumatic pressing followed by slow, cool fermentation in stainless steel. Second fermentation takes place in pressure tanks, where the wine spends 2 months on lees.

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Straw yellow with greenish hues and brilliant.

Nose

Harmonious, with notes of acacia flowers.

Palate

Fresh, rustic, delicate with hints of golden apple and honey.

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The first phase includes a soft pressing and a traditional white vinification, keeping low temperatures to preserve quality. In a second step the natural fermentation is performed in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for at least 20 days. 

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The Kamptal DAC region is one of the three top wine-growing areas of the Danube region. The estate was founded in the 12^th Century by Cistercian monks, who produced wine until the late 1990’s, when Michael Moosbrugger took over.

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Yellow with silver reflections.

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Intense, complex nose showing bready, yeast characters and toast.

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Hints of lemon come trough in the mouth with an overall round palate suggesting barrel-fermentation before crisp acidity on the finish.

Production

The base wine of this sparkling is a selection of varieties (Pinot Noir Riesling Grüner Veltliner from throughout the wine estate and its locations. The grapes from Heiligenstein, Gaisberg, Grub and Lamm are harvested at the right moment, laid in small boxes and immediately pressed, whereby only the heart of the basic wine is used.

After six months of cask storage, it is filled into bottles for the second fermentation. It then rests for two to three years on the yeast, which contributes to a creamy texture, until it is turned slightly and riddled by hand, then degorged.

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SCHLOSS GOBELSBURG, a Cistercian monastic estate, is one of the oldest wineries in the Austrian Danube area with a documented history that dates back to 1171. All the vineyards are located on slopes and terraces around the valley of the river Kamp near the town of Langenlois and the village of Gobelsburg. Schloss Gobelsburg specialises in Grüner Veltliner and Riesling and produces authentic and noble wines from different single vineyards, villages, and regional appellations. The winery is a member of the association 'Österreichische Traditionsweingüter', which is working on a vineyard classification project for the Danube area.

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Wine Enthusiast - 90 points: A hint of straw and fragrant hay appears alongside the citrus notes on the nose. The palate has fresh lively lemony fizz that accentuates the freshness and slenderness of the palate and turns this into an ideal and totally appetizing aperitif.

Gourmet Traveler - 91 points (4/5 stars): NV Schloss Gobelsburg Brut Reserve has an intense, complex nose showing bready, yeast characters and toast. Hints of lemon come through in the mouth with an overall round palate suggesting barrel-fermentation before crisp acidity on the finish. “It is showing hints of development, butter, nuts and croissant,” found Yallop. “Tight structure, ripe and green apple and a thick acid line. A touch of reduction adds interest “

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Expressive, tropical fruit, white pepper & a touch of richness. A limited production wine, with only small amounts produced each year.

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Our iconic Blanc de Noirs masters an average of 28 Pinot Noir reserve wines from our library, many from our very earliest plantings, to create a complex and sophisticated sparkling wine. Favoured by gourmets and gastronomes, Exton Park’s Blanc de Noirs is a true showcase for the precision of sparkling Pinot Noir.

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Pale gold in the glass

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The Blanc de Noirs opens with notes of freshly baked brioche and a touch of lime tree blossom, moving to rich rounded fruit and a long, delicately spiced finish.

Made from 100% Pinot Noir from our single vineyard, this expressive and fruity wine is precise, charming and English to its core.

The Winery

Exton Park is a Hampshire sparkling wine producer with a 60-acre single vineyard planted on a south-facing slope in the South Downs National Park. Their first vines were planted in 2003, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier and their state-of-the-art winery was built in 2011. A luxurious, private event space overlooking the vineyard is also under construction and will be opening later this year. With a 60-acre single vineyard, a bespoke winery and a breath-taking promotional facility all on one estate, Exton Park will be able to offer guests an unrivalled English wine experience.

2021 marks the release of their Reserve Blend range. These are traditional method sparkling wines that challenge classic winemaking conventions. They do not rely on a base vintage like other English sparkling wine producers. Over 80% of each blend is composed from their extensive archive or reserve wines.

The number of reserves in each blend is reflected in the name of each wine. For example, Exton Park RB28 Blanc de Noirs is created from a blend of 28 wines. This unique approach has been pioneered by Head Winemaker Corinne Seeling to ensure consistency, quality and complexity with each bottling. 

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Pale golden yellow

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Aromas of citrus and apricot with notes of toasted bread due to prolonged ageing in the bottle.

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The palate is fine and elegant with a balanced aged bouquet. Full, creamy texture and lingering aftertaste.

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Following the traditional method, this wine is only made in exceptional vintages. After a light maceration of specially selected grapes, the wine undergoes extensive bottle ageing. The second fermentation takes place deep in the cellars in Sant Sadurni d'Anoia.

Awards

• Gold Medal - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2017
• Silver Medal - IWSC 207
• Bronze Medal - IWC 2016
• Bronze Medal - IWSC 2016

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