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Litmus Wines
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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.

Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AA
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Saffron Grange Classic Cuvée 2021 (6 Bottles) Saffron Walden, Essex, England

£192.00
by Wines by Cellars

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This signature vintage wine is our classic blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier aged for a minimum of 24 months on its’ yeast lees. This wine presents aromas of red fruits, buttery brioche and almonds on the nose perfectly balanced with juicy nectarine, baked apples, and our signature flint minerality on the finish.

This food friendly wine would be a perfect partner to smoked fish, roast chicken or creamy risotto dishes.

The Classic Cuvée is our signature style and the one which has accrued the most number of awards for us over the years and what we consider to consistently showcase the Saffron Grange style; fruit-forward, clean with a hint of brioche, great minerality and lovely acidity; a sparkling wine with finesse!

Fourth Wave Wine Tread Softly Pinot Noir (6 Bottles) Australia

£60.00
by Fourth Wave Wine

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This wine has all the characters that make Pinot so distinctive. It exudes cherry, strawberry, and spice characters that are light in feel but long in flavour. Soft integrated tannins provide structure whilst clean acidity drives the fresh finish. Perfect brunch drinking with mushroom and parmesan arancini..

Tread Softly is a contemporary range of wines seeking to deliver delicious, intensely flavoured wines that are naturally medium weighted and moderate in alcohol. By using more sustainable vineyard management and wine-making techniques to ensure their production has had a minimal impact to the environment. Tread Softly is committed to reducing their carbon footprint and so commits to planting an Australian Native Tree for every case of 6 bottles sold.

Sourced from established vineyards of the rich soils of South Australia. The vines are mostly dry-grown and utilise expert canopy management to help to control ripening and vigour.

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Gusbourne Selhurst Park Vineyard Blanc de Blancs 2018 (6 Bottles) Appledore, Kent, England

£570.00
by Wines by Cellars

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This site, defined by its chalk and flint soils, gives wines that are bright and elegant, with power, structure and a crystalline quality. This example has bright citrus, alongside orchard fruit, melon and a mineral note.

Tasting note In the glass, this is light straw in colour with a delicate mousse. On the nose, this has strawberry, peach, and peach melba notes. The flavour profile is filled with vibrant red fruit – notes of wild strawberry, cranberry, raspberry, with red apple and ripe peach. Bright, elegant acidity matches with the juicy fruit to create a delicious, vibrant wine, with floral hints of rose and some red cherry pie. There’s a touch of spice from the lees ageing. Delicate and elegant, with lovely weight and poise, this is a beautiful expression of Pinot Meunier.

Looe Valley Schönburger 2023 (6 Bottles) St.Keyne, Cornwall, England

£112.00
by Wines by Cellars

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A subtle wine with tropical fruit hints on the nose and palate. This white grape with pinot noir in its parentage is unusual in the UK but is extensively planted in the Alsace to make light wines with a slightly off-dry style.

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