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Sugrue The Trouble With Dreams 2020 (6 Bottles) Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England
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Wine is emotion. And every release of The Trouble with Dreams is emotional.
More than twelve years after what should have been the inaugural vintage of The Trouble with Dreams – from the vineyard that Dermot initially planted to make wine for the monastic order of Catholic priests at Storrington Priory – the 2020 vintage marks a new and significant development we could not be happier about.
The hopes of the 2008 vintage were dashed when virtually all the grapes were devoured overnight by birds ("That's the trouble with dreams", Father Paul McMahon demurred). However, exactly 10 miles west of Storrington a larger site of older vines on extremely chalky ground proffered their second crop... Coldharbour Vineyard has now featured in all of our vintages since 2019, and it's a vineyard that we have farmed ourselves since 2023.
Around a decade ago, the first Trouble with Dreams vintages went on sale – the 2009, 2010, and 2011 rapidly gaining critical acclaim as among the best sparkling wines in the UK. Every subsequent vintage has had big shoes to fill, and we’re delighted to say the 2020 lives up to expectations – while there's still mineral geology at its core, there's a little more richness to the fruit.
Artelium Artefact #6 Barrel Aged Saignée Rosé 2022 (6 Bottles) Streat, East Sussex, England
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A rare and unique expression of English Pinot Noir. Grapes harvested in 2022 were crushed and left on their skins for two days before fermentation in a single puncheon of high-toast oak, where the wine was left to age for 10-months.
Bright pink-grapefruit colour gives way to notes of ripe cherry, savoury citrus, tangerine peel and pipe tobacco.
The palate has a pronounced structure, defined by a natural freshness and gentle tannic grip. Rich toasted oak resonates with the charred wood depicted in the label. A long and memorable finish.
Dropmore Ortega (6 Bottles) Burnham, Buckinghamshire, England
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Soft rounded full dry white wine, aged in French oak barrels, produced from Ortega and Chardonnay grapes grown in Dropmore Vineyard. Delicate vanilla aromas with hints of butterscotch and honey, plenty of character. Good ageing potential.
Ortega is a lesser-known grape variety in the UK, but gaining in popularity among those who have ‘’discovered” it! Named after Spanish philosopher, Jose Ortega y Gaffet, Ortega is a cross between Muller-Thurgau and Siegerrebe grapes.
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Savage Vineyard
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…
JL Baxter & Son, Hunton, Kent, ME15 0QY 01622 820844More details →
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Oasthouse Estate Pinot Gris (6 Bottles) Ashford, Kent, England
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A dry white wine with aromas of soft pear and apricot creating a smooth creamy finish. With flavours of cantaloupe melon and bright lemon zest on the palate, it has a dry medium acidity enhancing its crispness, while the delicate lingering tannins add depth to every sip.
Made from our estate Pinot Gris. Store in a cool, dark place and serve chilled.
Brissenden English Sparkling Rosé (6 Bottles) Ashford, Kent, England
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Using the traditional method of second fermentation, our sparkling wine is made with Pinot Noir grapes and patiently aged on the lees for at least two years.
This sparkling rosé has a vibrant deep pink colour, with red berry flavours and a clean dry finish.
A perfect aperitif or celebratory wine.
Everflyht Blanc de Noirs 2020 (6 Bottles) Ditchling, East Sussex, England
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Everflyht Blanc de Noirs 2020 is a blend of Pinot Noir and Meunière; hand-picked from our single estate vineyard. The grapes are handcrafted in the winery to produce a wine that tells the story of not just the vintage but of the varietals as well. This traditional method wine has been aged on the lees for 33 months. The wine has a delicate golden straw colour and is complex in style with a fruit forward profile of ripe strawberries giving way to complex buttery pastry notes with a lasting warm finish of spice.
Mowbarton Estate Sparkling Wine (6 Bottles) Mudgley, Somerset, England
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Mowbarton Estate Sparkling Wine will turn any event into a magnificent celebration. Here are just a few of the comments we have had. Why not buy a bottle - or more - now and see what they mean.
With a pale gold colour and fine sustained mousse, this wine achieves an attractive balance of soft, cooked apple/tarte tatin flavours with a fresh, slightly grassy English hedgerow character.'
Neil Tully, Master of Wine
'...totally loved it. It had a lovely crisp taste and we all thought that it tasted excellent.'
Denise Bottrill, Taste Somerset
‘less acidity than champagne ... delicious and rather drinkable,’
Will Purcell, bon viveur
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Laurel Phoenix 2022 (6 Bottles) Driffield, East Yorkshire, England
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Our single varietal Phoenix is a light refreshing wine perfect for a sunny day.
Aromas of crisp pear and zesty lemon on the nose lead to a mouth-watering palate of vibrant grapefruit and melon.
This wine can be enjoyed as a fantastic accompaniment to seafood or poultry dishes.
Roebuck Rosé de Noirs 2017 (6 Bottles) Petworth, West Sussex, England
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An expressive sparkling rosé from one of the finest vintages in England to date. Delicious notes of red cherries, strawberries and cranberries are layered with a biscuity richness and a hint of toasted almonds, leading to a long, wonderfully elegant finish.Crafted from handpicked Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes grown at our beautiful Sussex vineyards, our Rosé de Noirs is vibrant and expressive with delightful notes of ripe strawberries, pink grapefruit and white peach, lifted by a hint of dried rose petals.
Balfour Luke’s Pinot Noir 2025 (6 Bottles) Tonbridge, Kent, England
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Classic cool climate Pinot Noir, delicately aromatic with Red berry fruits, cherry, raspberry and spicy vanilla with soft but firm tannins.
“This isn’t just very good English Pinot Noir it’s simply very good Pinot Noir” is how our Head Winemaker, Fergus Elias, described his newest vintage of Luke’s Pinot Noir, from the superb 2022 harvest.
Inspired by our home, with flavours reminiscent of English cherries and a touch of spice. Coming from vineyards planted specifically for the creation of English Pinot Noir, this wine is rich, ripe and structured.
With our estate’s combination of the prime Wealden clay vineyards, Burgundy clones and careful winemaking, our winemakers have built Balfour’s reputation for producing some of England’s finest red wines. And Luke’s Pinot Noir is a superb example of a style which is growing in reputation and drinking brilliantly right now.
Here’s three reasons to try our new Pinot Noir now:
1. Cool climate excellence: this style is closer to New World Pinot Noir, rather than traditional French examples, but still comes from Burgundy clones. It’s the best of both worlds.
2. Lightly oaked: with judicious use of French and American barrels to add a savoury complexity and depth
3. Very on-trend: English red wine is a really exciting frontier, and this is a critically acclaimed example which is even served in Michelin-starred restaurants.
Our pairing guide: This is a light, summer fruit flavoured red. Our winemaker recommends serving this lightly chilled (just 10 minutes in the fridge before uncorking). The fresh fruit flavours and low tannins mean it will complement, rather than overpower, delicate flavours – making it ideal with white meats, roast vegetables, mushrooms and even herby lamb. Ferg had it with a butterflied leg of lamb marinated in harissa and Moroccan spices cooked on the BBQ and can confirm this pairing is also quite good
Find out more in our Video Tasting Note, with Balfour’s Head Winemaker Fergus Elias, below.