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Astley Acacia Barrel Kerner (6 Bottles) Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, England
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Undoubtedly a first for the UK, this bright, but noticeably barrel aged wine combines our unique old Kerner vines with an unusual 100% Acacia barrel. Great with a cheeseboard or white meats.
Made of: 98% Kerner, 2% Madeleine Angevine
Tastes of: Ripe lemon, Gently woody & textural
Sweetness: Dry
Acidity: Medium high/High
Barrel: Light but noticeable. 3 months in first use, light toast barrel.
The inspiration for our unusual 100% Acacia barrel came from the fact that we grow Kerner. This variety is famously grown in Alto Adige (Alpine Italy) where a traditional practice is fermenting and ageing it in Acacia. Compared to Oak, Acacia is more subtle, and adds flavours of honey & flowers.
For the barrel's first use, we aged our Kerner from 2019 for 3 months, followed by several years in bottle. The result is a mouthwatering but textural wine that tastes of spiced lemon, with a gently woody midpalate. Pair with cheese, white meats, and rich fish dishes.
Poulton Hill Arlington Red (6 Bottles) Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England
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Named after the Arlington cottages in Bibury, this delicious red wine was handpicked and produced by the multi-award winning Poulton Hill Vineyard.
Deep ruby in appearance, with a beautiful nose of cherry, blackberry and hints of strawberry. The palate is medium bodied, bursting with English red berries, further dark cherry and damson at the forefront. Subtle oak and soft tannin make for a wonderfully well-balanced finish.
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.
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Laithwaite’s Wine Virginia Water
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Biddenden Late Harvest Ortega 2018 (6 Bottles) Biddenden, Kent, England
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With a distinctive light colour, due to a short pick to press time, displaying floral aromas with complex nectar, honey & butterscotch notes on the palate. The finish is long, clean & crisp with the tiniest hint of black pepper on the tongue.
Produced using our signature variety, Ortega, this sweet wine showcases the very best of the spectacular 2018 harvest.
Sandridge Barton Don’t Feed the Ponies Little Bee 2022 (6 Bottles) Stoke Gabriel, Devon, England
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A complex and textured 'orange wine' made with 100% skin-contact Pinot Gris and produced with minimal intervention from start to finish. The nose has layered aromas of ruby grapefruit, white strawberry, and orange peel, with raspberry and sour stone fruit flavours on the palate supported by soft and grippy tannins, a taut acidity and a long generous finish.
This wine is part of our new Don't Feed The Ponies range of more experimental wines, a reference to a campaign on Dartmoor National Park to discourage visitors from feeding the wild horses that roam there. The source of the River Dart begins way up in the heart of the moors, and it's the river that influences how our grapes grow. For every bottle purchased from this range, we'll donate 25p to the Dartmoor Preservation Association to preserve the natural habitat.
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Roebuck Rare Expressions No.19 (6 Bottles) Petworth, West Sussex, England
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Our Roebuck Rare Expressions No.19 bears the hallmark of our signature style - structure, depth of flavour and layers of complexity. A rich, yet beautifully balanced wine displaying delightful notes of ripe peach, baked apples and honeysuckle layered with hints of toasted almonds.
Perfectly paired with smoked salmon, seared scallops, or even roasted poultry. Its richness also complements indulgent desserts like almond tart or baked peaches.
Astley Pinot Noir 6 Bottles) Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, England
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Our brand new red! Light, refreshing, and packed full of vibrant red fruit.
Made of: 95% Pinot Noir, 3% Siegerrebe, 2% Madeleine Angevine
Tastes of: Red cherry, Raspberry, Pomegranate, Spice
Sweetness: Dry
Acidity: Medium +
This incredibly light Pinot is pretty, fruity and refreshing. With 20% Carbonic Maceration and no oak, it is a light and fruity expression of cool climate Pinot. Drink chilled with fresh pizza, tomato'y pasta, or as an aperitif. Benefits from a short decant.
80% of these grapes were sourced from Church Farm Vineyard (previously Sixteen Ridges) just 5 minutes away from us.
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.