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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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Wildwood Blanc de Noirs Brut 2021 (6 Bottles) Tonbridge Wells, East Sussex, England

£190.00
by Wines by Cellars

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This Blanc de Noirs fizz is made in the Traditional Method. With 22 months ageing in bottle on the lees, this sumptuous sparkling wine has notes of baked apple and citrus on the nose, with balanced autolytic characters of toasted brioche, baked croissant and toasted nuts on the palate.

Pastries, yeasty notes, apples, lemon, quite complex, great to enjoy with fine foods.

Château du Cèdre Marcel Malbec 2023 (6 Bottles) South West, France

£87.00
by Bancroft Wines

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The Verhaeghe family have been making wine in the Lot since the 1950s. Today it is Pascal and Jean-Marc in charge of the domaine, which is certified organic. They own three parcels of vineyards, the largest of which is 12.5 acres with stony calcareous clay which is called `Tran`, which plays an important role retaining heat and moisture. Drawing on his winemaking experience from California to Burgundy.

A deep, dark red hue sets the stage for a wine with an intense yet elegant blackcurrant, plum and cedar aromas. On the palate, it is wonderfully smooth and round, delivering vibrant dark fruit flavours with exceptional intensity combining with spice and oak.

12.5% ABV, Vegan Friendly.

Knightor Winery Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (6 Bottles) St Austell Bay, Cornwall, England

£159.00
by Wines by Cellars

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Character: Rich and spicy
Aromas: Pepper, Dark Fruits, Spice
Flavours: Stewed Dark Fruits, Spice
Style: Grown in polytunnels, so more full bodied than a typical English red.
Food Pairing: Perfect with a Sunday Roast or other hearty meals.

Deep ruby in colour, with aromas of pepper, dark berries and spice. The palate is medium bodied with gentle tannins and a slight earthiness, flavours of stewed dark fruits and spices. The perfect wine for more full flavoured meat and mushroom based dishes.

Winemakers Notes: A cheats wine in many ways! In our climate we can not ripen either Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon as they simply ripen too late, so the grapes for this are grown under cover. The blend is 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet, the grapes are fermented with daily pump overs to extract more colour, depth and body. Towards the end of the fermentation the grapes are pressed and transferred to a mixture of French oak barrels where they remain for over a year. The wine is then bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Wine: Still Red
Grape Variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Body: Medium
Sweetness: Dry
Alcohol: 12%

Meophams Roffensian Sparkling Wine (6 Bottles) Meopham, Kent, England

£174.00
by Wines by Cellars

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A classic blend of chardonnay and pinot noir that exemplifies english finesse and balance. Pale gold with a delicate mousse, this traditional method brut has alluring aromas of crisp red apples, zesty citrus and gentle floral notes. A vibrant, pristine palate boasts citrus fruits, with savoury notes of brioche and baked apple, followed by a smooth elegant finish.

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