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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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Cape Mentelle Sixteen Hectares Semillon Sauvignon Blanc (6 Bottles) Margaret River, Western Australia
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The Cape Mentelle journey is a true labour of love, born from humble beginnings in 1970 with just sixteen hectares of vines. Fast forward to today, and this iconic winery has carefully crafted each blend to showcase the unique characteristics of its terroir, resulting in wines that are both complex and approachable.
This wine is a symphony of citrus and tropical flavours, bursting with energy and vibrancy. The nose is a riot of yellow grapefruit pith, green mango, and crushed lime leaf. On the palate, the flavours explode in a juicy mix of green melon, passionfruit, and guava, perfectly balanced by a succulent citrus acidity that leaves you wanting more. The texture is silky smooth, with a driving minerality that adds depth and complexity.
13.5% ABV
Gusbourne Blanc de Noirs 2019 (6 Bottles) Appledore, Kent, England
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Intense and rich, our Blanc de Noirs is characteristically red-fruit driven and precise. It enjoys extended lees ageing to develop its complexity and depth.
5+ awards won - including:
Best in Class English Blanc de Noirs - CSWWC 2023
Gold - CSWWC 2023
Silver - Decanter 2023
Silver - Wine GB 2023
Judges Selection Medal - Texsom Awards
Chapel Down Discovery Series Albariño 2022 (6 Bottles) Tenterden, Kent, England
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Expect aromas of grapefruit zest complimented with a super crisp palate leading to a fresh and balanced finish.
The fresh yet creamy palate would make this a great match for salmon.
Our winemaking team are continually experimenting with different varieties and styles, releasing limited parcels under the ‘Discovery Series’ label. This collection of vibrant English wines celebrates the art of English winemaking.
Albarino was planted by the Nicholas family here in Kent after many holidays in Galicia in Spain. In warm years such as 2022 is ripens with a high natural acidity and beautifully lean style which cannot be made anywhere else. Chapel Down were the first winemaker to produce an English Albariño.
Expect aromas of grapefruit zest complimented with a super crisp palate.
Winding Wood Brut Reserve 2019 (6 Bottles) Hungerford, Berkshire, England
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Our elegant 2019 sparkling is perfect for all occasions. Pale straw in colour with a stream of fine bubbles, our brut reserve has a well-developed autolytic character on the nose with aromas of English apples, summer fruit and a toastiness on the palate. It has a rich mouth feel and will continue to develop further complexity with bottle age.
The grapes were hand harvested and whole bunch pressed. After blending, the wine underwent a secondary fermentation in bottle and then spent 36 months on its yeast lees and a further 6 months on cork in cellar. Our first disgorgement of the 2019 vintage was released to wine club members in 2023.
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