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Balfour Skye’s Chardonnay 2023 (6 Bottles) Tonbridge, Kent, England
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“A chardonnay for those who favour balance, freshness and sophistication” is how our Head Winemaker, Fergus Elias, described his newest vintage of Skye’s Chardonnay, from the superb 2022 harvest.
Inspired by our home, with flavours reminiscent of white blossom, thyme and fresh lemons. Coming from vineyards planted specifically for the creation of English Chardonnay.
Skye’s Chardonnay is made from Burgundy clones planted on Middle Strackney Wood and Old Eight Acre, our two warmest Chardonnay Vineyards which we pick last to maximise phenolic ripeness.
Here’s three reasons to try our Chardonnay:
1. Burgundian heritage: this wine comes entirely from grafted Burgundian vines, grown on Kentish clay soil.
2. Unoaked style: this is all about the character of the chardonnay – zesty, fresh and Chablis-like in style.
3. Lingering complexity: this is proof that you don’t need oak to make interesting wine. There’s plenty of texture from the extended lees age, battonage and full malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Note: A clean citrus-driven palate with notes of lime and melon rind. A delightful, aromatic and complex Chardonnay.
Winemaker’s Food Pairing: There’s a freshness and vibrancy to this wine which makes it an excellent pairing for fresh salads. Alternatively, it’s extra weight (balanced with the citrus character) creates a delicious counterpoint to oily fish dishes and shellfish.
Grape Varieties: Chardonnay
Chapel Down Discovery Series Orange Bacchus 2022 (6 Bottles) Tenterden, Kent, England
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This intense yet herbal wine has notes of dried fig, spice and lapsang souchong tea
Great with hard cheese such as Manchego and Parmesan.
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.
Our Orange Bacchus is a single estate Bacchus sourced from grapes grown in Hawkhurst, Kent and then aged in oak barrels. Orange wine is made in contact with the grape skins in order to extract flavour and texture in a similar way to how red wine is made.
Astley Freya Sparkling Sec (6 Bottles) Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, England
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Freya is our delightfully drinkable sparkling wine. Made entirely from Kerner, this semi-sweet (13g/L), fruity sparkling wine is made for drinking with friends, or sharing at parties. Consistently a best seller, and always one of our favourite wines.
Made of: 100% Kerner
Tastes of: Ripe apple & shortbread
Sweetness: Semi sweet (13g/L - "Sec")
Acidity: High
Time on lees: 65 months/5 years
Disgorged: November 2024
Freya is a fun alternative to traditional sparkling wines. The joyous, but not sickly amount of residual sugar balances nicely against the naturally high acidity of Kerner. Interestingly, the residual sugar in this vintage is the result of the secondary fermentation (consistently) not finishing. The result is a fantastic, but casual sparkling wine that makes a great gift, or a delicious pairing with fruity desserts.
Burn Valley Chalk Bed Reserve 2022 (6 Bottles) Fakenham, Norfolk, England
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Back in our cellars once more following on from successful 2018 & 2020 vintages. This Rondo and Regent blend has been fermented on skins for three weeks and pressed into tank; before transferred into barrel. Individual Regent and Rondo barrels were selected to create this 50:50 blend.
Subtle oak notes on the nose merge well with black forest fruits and floral notes. A richer, darker palate than the single variety Regent yet a softer, smoother finish. 11.5%
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Fossebridge Vineyard – A Cotswolds Winery
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…
Fossebridge House, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3JN 07595 270103More details →
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Aldwick Estate Pinot Noir 2022 (6 Bottles) Bristol, Somerset, England
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This elegant light-bodied Pinot Noir, crafted by winemaker Steve Brooksbank, showcases the finest expression of Pinot Noir. Made exclusively in years of optimal weather conditions, this vegan-friendly wine brims with vibrant aromas of cherry and plum, complemented by delicate floral hints of violet.
A gentle touch of oak adds depth to its smooth, refined palate. With an alcohol content of 12.5%, it offers an approachable and versatile profile, perfect for enjoyment in any season.
Brissenden English Sparkling Brut (6 Bottles) Ashford, Kent, England
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Traditional Method English Sparkling wine made on-site at our winery in Kent.
Made with Pinot Noir grapes and patiently aged on the lees for at least two years. The result is a classic, crisp, dry, sparkling wine, which delivers plenty of complexity with layers of citrus, apple and white peach.
Lyme Bay Blanc de Blancs 2017 (6 Bottles) Axminster, Devon, England
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The Blanc de Blancs 2017 is a rich and vibrant sparkling wine made from 100% Chardonnay and aged to create a depth and complexity of flavour.
APPEARANCE: Delicate fine bubbles, light golden in colour
NOSE: Underlying citrus and tropical fruit notes are balanced with notes of honey, almond and toasted brioche
PALATE:Complex structure with chardonnay fruit and green apple notes blending with the lees-aged character to give a wine with great depth, rounded notes and a lingering finish
Quoins Vineyard Orion (6 Bottles) Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England
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A newly developed German variety, perfectly suited for organic cultivation in northern Europe, has produced a medium-dry white wine with pale gold hues. The wine offers notes of apricot and apple on the palate and has an 11% alcohol content.
The 2022 vintage has just arrived, crafted in partnership with a new winery. However, as the winemaking process was non-organic, this vintage will be offered exclusively to tour groups and will not be available for retail sale. This limited release provides a unique opportunity for visitors to enjoy a fresh and distinctive wine during their vineyard experience.
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Wraxall Early Pinot Noir Rosé 2023 (6 Bottles) Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
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Pale and delicate in colour, with lovely lifted aromatics; floral notes mixed with a touch of spice and delicate red berry fruits. The palate is generous and full, showing lovely balance and a soft gentle acid profile, the finish is poised and crisp with notes of fresh wild strawberries.
The Dell Y Gwyllgi Pinot Noir Gin (6 Bottles) Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales
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We have teamed up with Silver Circle Distillery again this year to create Y Gwyllgi, a Pinot Noir Gin that uses the beautiful leftover skin, pulp and seeds from the winemaking process combined with the wild flavours of foraged Wye Valley botanicals.
Named after a mythical beast the Gwyllgi, gwyll “twilight” + ci “dog”, who is said to appear as a frightful apparition of a Black Wolf with baleful breath and blazing red eyes.
Mereworth White From White 2021 (6 Bottles) Maidstone, Kent, England
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Mereworth White from White is made exclusively from Estate grown Chardonnay and crafted from a single vintage. This wine is intended to be both approachable yet intensely complex. With a careful balance of lees contact and aging, freshness is brought into harmony with complex flavours and delicate minerality.
Chardonnay grows exceptionally well on the rocky slopes of the greensand ridge where a carefully selected blend of Chardonnay clones and rootstocks produces exceptional fruit that embodies the crisp apple orchards that surround us, the tropical notes of a hot summer and a subtle hoppiness reminiscent of what was grown here before.