Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is the elegant “heartbreak grape,” cherished for its delicate grace and expressive charm. Its name comes from the French words for “pine cone” (pinot) and “black” (noir), nodding to its tightly packed, dark clusters. This ancient vine, traced back to Roman-era Burgundy, is considered one of the oldest cultivated varieties, and is the cornerstone of Burgundy’s renowned reds.
Typically light to medium-bodied with high acidity, Pinot Noir offers red fruit aromas like cherry, raspberry, cranberry, alongside earthy undertones of mushroom and forest floor. Subtle notes of vanilla, clove, or spice appear when aged in oak.
Affordable examples come from cool climates like Oregon, New Zealand, and southern England, delivering finesse and food-friendliness.
Perfect for UK tables, Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with salmon, roast duck, mushroom dishes, and soft cheeses like Brie or goat’s cheese, thanks to its light tannins and vibrant acid.
Denbies Whitedowns Sparkling NV (6 Bottles) Dorking, Surrey, England
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Made largely from traditional English Varieties like Seyval and Reichensteiner it has a large dollop of Pinot Noir to enhance its structure, hints of lemon curd and apple tart with a creamy long finish.
Produced each year in the traditional method the wine spends a minimum of 2 years on lees before disgorging.
Melbury Vale Sparkling Wine Decadence (6 Bottles) Shaftesbury, Dorset, England
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A single vineyard blend of Seyval Blanc and Pinot Noir. On site at Melbury Vale Vineyard we have one block of established Seyval Blanc vines and one block of established Pinot Noir vines. While Pinot Noir is traditionally used in sparkling wine, Seyval Blanc has become a go-to English preference for sparkling production. Pinot Noir and Seyval Blanc at Melbury Vale ripen about the same time and are checked for sugar levels that are ideal for sparkling. This wine is a pale coral pink color with fine bubbles typical of a high quality English sparkling wine. On the nose there are aromas of fresh summer berries and meadow flowers, and on the palate there are bright notes of ripe strawberry, watermelon, and lime zest.
Food Pairings: Dorset shellfish dishes, smokey pulled pork, and with cake after tea.
Oasthouse Estate Red Reserve (6 Bottles) Ashford, Kent, England
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A medium dry red wine with low acidity and an earthy minerality. Purple-red in colour with notes of ripe red fruits including spiced red plum, blackcurrant and cherries.
Made from 40% Pinot Noir and 60% Divico. Decant and serve at room temperature. Store in a cool, dark place.
Poulton Hill Bulari White (6 Bottles) Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England
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The word Bulari is derived from the Latin word Bullarum, meaning bubbles. The Cotswolds, in which the Poulton Hill Estate is located, is steeped in Roman history, with the Roman town of Cirencester close by.
A beautiful pale gold in appearance, this Bulari has a vibrant nose of freshly cut green apple and pear with citrusy notes of orange peel, lemon and hints of lime zest. The palate is filled with mouth-watering fruits of juicy apple at the forefront, hints of grapefruit and lemon (sherbet) together with a fine mousse creates a wonderfully well rounded mouthfeel with a crisp, clean finish.
65% Seyval Blanc, 35% Pinot Noir
Vale Vineyard Red (6 Bottles) Llandyrnog, Denbigh, Wales
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This refined red wine is made from Cabaret Noir, Divico and Rondo grapes grown at Vale Vineyard in 2022.
Aromas of black cherry and blackcurrant introduce a fruit driven and well-rounded body with soft tannins and a palate of ripe berries and forest fruits, giving way to a smooth, generous finish.
