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Alder Vineyard
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Alder Vineyard

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Alder Vineyard, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4PJ
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Missing Gate Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (6 Bottles) Chelmsford, Hampshire, England

£165.00
by Wines by Cellars

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Lighter than the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc with notes of citrus and a peachy finish. Pair with lime-drenched Ceviche.

Lyme Bay Chardonnay 2021 (6 Bottles) Axminster, Devon, England

£150.00
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Fermented in a mixture of stainless steel and oak at cool temperatures using selected Burgundy yeast strains to enhance complexity, stone fruit, floral characters and minerality. Post-fermentation there was full malolactic fermentation and extended fine lees ageing with some bâtonnage to accentuate the natural weight.

A late dry spell in 2021 allowed us to hang the fruit for as long as possible to ensure we attained peak physiological ripeness for our house style. The Chardonnay 2021 is a blend of aromatic and non-aromatic chardonnay fruit sourced from a collection of growers in Essex where the microclimate and soil allow the grapes to achieve excellent ripeness, harvested between 31st October and 7th November 2021.

Maud Heath Tytherton Red Blend (6 Bottles) Calne, Wiltshire, England

£145.00
by Wines by Cellars

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Made from 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Rondo grapes
12% Vol. Vegan Friendly

Deep crimson red in colour, with aromas of cassis and red plum on the nose. The palate is medium bodied, with a soft, silky texture and a subtle hint of spice from the oak, which leads to a long, moreish finish. The wine has been gently aged in French oak barrels for 8 months, to add more depth and complexity.

Isabel Estate Pinot Noir 2022 (6 Bottles) Marlborough, New Zealand

£173.00
by Bancroft Wines

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Isabel Estate is one of the original Marlborough vineyards with some of the oldest vines in the region on original rootstock. Throughout the 1980s the couple planted key noble varietals and began to deliver fruit of exceptional quality, in high demand from premium and internationally renowned wine producers. Under the leadership of Chief Winemaker Jeremy McKenzie, the winery continues to build its reputation for award winning Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir but is also producing world class Chardonnay. Recognised and awarded, the estate has won. All fruit is estate grown from the 54 hectares of vines, most of which are now organic.

This Pinot Noir is a mesmerising ruby-red hue sets the stage for an aromatic experience that unfolds with a symphony of wild flowers, fragrant violets, and lively red cherry notes. The palate reveals rich flavours, with the essence of black cherry, and dried herbs weaving together seamlessly. Sinewy tannins, expertly integrated French oak, and a thoughtful blending process result in a wine with a prolonged and seductive finish. While alluring in its youthful vibrancy, the wine possesses the potential to evolve into a hidden gem with age, acquiring additional layers of complexity over time.

13.5% ABV.

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