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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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Lobster Reef Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (6 Bottles) Marlborough, New Zealand

£99.00
by Bancroft Wines

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Rock Lobster! For as long as anyone in the area can remember, these brightly coloured crustaceans have made the Marlborough coastline home. The team at Lobster Reef thought their quirky nature perfectly reflected what Lobster Reef wines are all about. The Lobster Reef winemaking team works closely with some of Marlborough’s finest growers to ensure that only the very best fruit is selected for their wines. They pick their fruit at optimum ripeness, which is why their Sauvignon Blanc is smoother, gentler and less acidic than others.

This wine is what reflects the premium regional style that has made Marlborough world famous. This Sauvignon Blanc is fresh, crisp and fragrant with lots of rich tropical fruit flavours. Enjoy it now, well chilled with some lobster.

11% ABV.

Hazel End Fling Rosé 2023 (6 Bottles) Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, England

£81.00
by Wines by Cellars

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A first for Hazel End with 10% Rondo, a smidgen of Pinot Gris and the rest Reichensteiner.

As one enthusiast says "A splendid summer wine much enjoyed in the depths of winter at just the right amount of abv at 11.5%."

Body without too much weight! A dream in itself.

Tillingham Wines Col Pink (6 Bottles) Peasmarch, East Sussex, England

£198.00
by Wines by Cellars

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On the nose, the wine is bursting with red English summer fruits. A crips palate of raspberry and rhubarb with a lovely green hedgerow finish.

Col is a reference to Col Fondo, the Italian term to describe to describe the ancestral method of sparkling wine production.

Hartenberg Chardonnay 2022 (6 Bottles) Stellenbosch, South Africa

£119.00
by Bancroft Wines

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Established in 1692, Hartenberg Estate should need little introduction, as one of South Africa’s oldest wineries. With a philosophy of combining decades of experience and knowledge of the local terroir and an innovative attitude to how it is cared for. By understanding and working with nature Hartenberg ensure that their wines are unique to their vineyards. Promoting biodiversity and soil health the estate has established a culture of regenerative farming, a system that allows the crafting of wines through environmentally conscious and sustainable methods. The estate has been rated as one of South Africa’s 1st Growth producers by wine critic Tim Atkin MW.

This Chardonnay is an enchanting blend of orange blossom, subtle notes of toasty brioche and bright citrus fruit on the bouquet, all enhanced by a pronounced limey intensity. Lean and linear in structure, hints of peaches and cream add a delicate layer of complexity, underscored by a zesty citrus note culminating in a long and satisfying finish.

13% ABV. Vegan Friendly.

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