Wine Cellars Near Dorking
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Litmus Wines
The thrill of buying directly from the winery! It’s an experience that combines the excitement of discovery, the joy of connection and the satisfaction of supporting artisanal craftsmanship. Learning about the individual winery story, the passion and the dedication that goes into crafting each bottle and the unique characteristics of their wines. You stumble across hidden gems, limited release wines, experimental blends and special vintages. When you buy wine directly from the winery you’re helping to preserve traditional techniques, promote sustainable practices and ensure the continuation of family-owned wineries. Buying wine directly from the winery, either at cellar door or straight to your front door will leave you feeling inspired, connected and eager to discover more.
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Lyme Bay Shoreline 2022 (6 Bottles) Axminster, Devon, England
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A fresh, complex, quintessentially English, dry white wine. An excellent match for seafood dishes.
Shoreline is a blend of beautiful cool climate varieties, with each of the parcels fermented separately with different yeast strains & temperatures to make several complex layers of flavours & aromas. Upon completion, the different vats were assessed for potential and characteristics, then blended together in the optimum proportions. The resulting Shoreline blend was aged for several months on fine lees to improve preserve freshness.
TASTING: Clear, pale lemon in colour.
NOSE: A complex floral nose with added hints of pineapple & lime.
PALATE: Well-balanced with crisp acidity & complex layers. Bright flavours of lemon and lime with a background of nettle, herbaceous notes.
Yotes Court ‘LiveLoveLaugh’ Sparkling Pinot Gris 2022 (6 Bottles) Maidstone, Kent, England
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A crisp, Traditional Method English sparkling wine. Gentle florals & ripe lemon on the nose leading to a fresh citrus and pear drop finish.
This crisp, Traditional Method sparkling wine has notes of lily flower, basil and ripe lemon on the nose. On the palate, the wine is light and bright with notes of quince and a fresh pear drop finish.
Food Pairing:
LiveLoveLaugh sparkling Pinot Gris, with its coveted acidity pairs well with rich butter-laden foods like rich soft cheese and creamy sauces. Its crispness also makes it an ideal partner for shellfish like prawns, oysters and fried calamari as well as a smoked salmon blini.
Nutbourne Barrel Reserve 2019 (6 Bottles) Pulborough, West Sussex, England
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The winemaker’s special blend of Pinot Noir, Bacchus and Reichensteiner, naturally aged in oak barrels for 12 months. This is a limited edition dry white wine with a wonderful balance of aromatic fruit and complexity.
An excellent partner for Dover sole, turbot, or rich shellfish dishes such as scallop or lobster, this is a wine for a gourmand - England's answer to fine wine Burgundy.
The Art: Just as Nutbourne wines are only made from grapes grown on the estate, every bottle features Bridget Gladwin’s paintings. This piece is from a series of paintings worked on over a year, watching the vineyard change throughout the seasons. The bright green Spring growth and blue Summer skies contrast with the rich hues of Autumn and bare white of Winter.
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