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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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Dropmore Ortega (6 Bottles) Burnham, Buckinghamshire, England

£114.00
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Soft rounded full dry white wine, aged in French oak barrels, produced from Ortega and Chardonnay grapes grown in Dropmore Vineyard. Delicate vanilla aromas with hints of butterscotch and honey, plenty of character. Good ageing potential.

Ortega is a lesser-known grape variety in the UK, but gaining in popularity among those who have ‘’discovered” it! Named after Spanish philosopher, Jose Ortega y Gaffet, Ortega is a cross between Muller-Thurgau and Siegerrebe grapes.

Black Dog Hill Rosé 2017 (6 Bottles) Ditchling, East Sussex, England

£249.00
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This eagerly anticipated Rosé is a sure fired hit. Pale pink in colour with a long elegant finish and wonderful notes of both strawberry and peaches.

50% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Meunier

Lyme Bay Shoreline 2022 (6 Bottles) Axminster, Devon, England

£114.00
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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.

Chartham Classic Reserve Sparkling 2019 (6 Bottles) Canterbury, Kent, England

£193.00
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This dry white sparkling wine is made from 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay grapes hand-picked from our vineyard in October 2019.

It was made using the classic bottle fermentation method and has spent three years on the lees. It is pale gold in colour and displays a fine mousse.

It has a floral bouquet with grapefruit and lemon on the nose. Dry on the palate with delicate aromas of apple, white peach, lemon and lime and a nutty finish.

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