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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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Davenport Ortega 2023 (6 Bottles) Rotherfield, East Sussex, England

£114.00
by Wines by Cellars

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We don't normally produce single variety white wines, but when something is of this quality and so typical of the grape variety, the temptation is sometimes too much.

The 2023 Ortega is made from our oldest organic vines, planted in 1991. It has a mineral earthy style with aromas of yeast and fruit. Ideal with white fish, but also a pleasure to drink on its own.

Woodchester Valley Bacchus 2022 (6 Bottles) Stroud, Gloucestershire, England

£113.00
by Wines by Cellars

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Recently voted one of the top five English Bacchus by Great British Wine, this wine is made from 100% Bacchus grapes picked from the wonderfully ripe 2022 harvest.

“Fragrant but refined nose, combining aromas of nettle, citrus zest & light stone fruit with more distinctive notes of white pepper & flinty minerality, The palate is whistle-clean, preserving the brilliantly bright expression & embracing the finely textured & incredibly appealing layer of minerality & lemon sherbert brilliance, “

Oastbrook Estate Pinot Gris 2023 (6 Bottles) Robertsbridge, Kent, England

£124.00
by Wines by Cellars

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The wine presents a generous bouquet of stone fruit notes white peach and honeysuckle with fresh citrus bursts. These delicate notes are brought together to create a wine with great clarity, a unifying minerality and slight viscosity. Pair with white fish, dishes with creamy sauces and fresh salads.

100% Pinot Gris from an Alsatian grape varietal, the grapes were pressed in early October. After low
temperature fermentation the wine was left in tank over winter but not allowed to go through
malolactic fermentation to preserve the fresh acidity.

Domaine Chignard Fleurie Les Moriers 2022 (6 Bottles) Beaujolais, France

£165.00
by Bancroft Wines

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Domaine Chignard farms 8 hectares of old vines in Fleurie, situated at the top of the hill sloping down to Moulin-àVent on pure granitic soils. The wines are elegant but serious and concentrated expressions of the terroir, none more so than the ‘Les Moriers’ lieu-dit. Cédric is following in his father’s footsteps and continuing the traditional Beaujolais way of farming and winemaking.

Bright, focused, and energetic, the fruit-filled Fleurie "Les Moriers" reflects its outstanding terroir with good concentration and a superb depth not usually found in the wines of Fleurie. It's very lush and vivid, tasting generous and fluid with great vibrancy The vines average 80 years old and 'Les Moriers' has been known as one of the legendary vineyards of the Beaujolais for a few hundred years and this is it's best example.

13.5% ABV.

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