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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.
Sandridge Barton Pinot Noir 2022 (6 Bottles) Stoke Gabriel, Devon, England
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This distinct Pinot Noir is the follow-up to the 2020 vintage which was awarded the Best Red Wine, Best Still Wine and Best Regional Wine in the UK at the 2023 WineGB awards. Hailing from the flawless 2022 vintage, this follow has already won Gold at the WineGB Awards before it was even released.
2022 was a long, dry and hot summer, with perfect ripening conditions here in our South Devon vineyard, with harvest taking place from mid-September to mid-October. All grapes were hand-picked and bought back to the winery, where we cold macerated them for two days, with 35% whole bunch and the rest crushed and de-stemmed before spontaneously fermenting on skins for 10-days. 35% of the wine was then matured in third and fourth-fill French oak barrels for between 18-24 months and some remained in stainless steel and was bottled without filtration.
The nose has elevated red fruit, wild strawberry, red currant, and cherry with a touch of spice and subtle oak. The palate is bright and concentrated with more red berries, that are then supported with a mouth-watering acidity, soft tannins and a long and complex finish.
Welcombe Hills the Tempest Bacchus 2023 (6 Bottles) Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
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A pale and elegant white wine. Very floral on the nose with white blossom and elderflower.
Nice concentration on the palate with fruit notes of peach, pear and grapefruit with a beautifull balanced acidity leading to a strong finish.
Beautifully paired with goats cheese and English Asparagus!
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Astley Old Vine Kerner 2017 (6 Bottles) Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, England
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Kerner (a relative of Riesling) is the pride and joy of Astley Vineyard. As is typical with this variety, this older vintage has suddenly come into its own. An intruiging wine for wine enthusiasts and dinners.
Made of: 100% Kerner
Tastes/Aromas of: Jasmine, White flowers, Aromatic pear, Toasted cashews
Sweetness: Off dry
Acidity: Medium +
This vintage of Kerner has been on an upward trajectory ever since we first tasted it in 2018. Displaying the richer, aromatic, and honestly more intruiging side of Kerner, it has a bouquet of sweet white flowers, aromatic orchard fruits, with a nicely balanced sweetness. Pair with pork & cider casserole, coconut curries, and other aromatic dishes. Made by Three Choirs.
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.
Furleigh Estate West Dorset Chardonnay 2023 (6 Bottles) Bridport, Dorset, England
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Star-bright pale lemon hue and well-defined legs. It has pronounced aromas of ripe Cox's apples, yellow plum and hints of pineapple plus creamy notes of custard.
The palate is mellow and flavourful with a creamy texture and soft acidity. Flavours of Russet apple, quince and pineapple combine with hints of vanilla and creamed coconut on the finish. it has wonderful depth of flavour, great balance and a silky elegance.
Good served slightly chilled with meaty fish such as salt-baked cod or local fish and chips. Also good with roast chicken and thyme-scented sauteed potatoes. It works well with pastry dishes like salmon-en-croute and can even stands up to smoked fish dishes such as smoked haddock timbale or mild curried fish kedgeree.
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Court Garden Sparkling Rosé (6 Bottles) Ditchling, East Sussex, England
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This is our sparkling Rosé, made with a blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. Warm pink hue, frothy; dried cranberry, autolytic; nicely defined red fruit flavours, lively acidity balancing creamy mousse and good weight, nicely balanced, savoury finish with a lovely brioche character. Lovely on its own or with perhaps a few canapés, some charcuterie or smoked fish.
Saffron Grange Seyval Blanc Reserve 2021 (6 Bottles) Saffron Walden, Essex, England
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The ever-popular 100% Seyval Blanc Brut sparkling wine has been aged for 24 months on the yeast lees.
This latest limited-release Seyval Blanc Reserve displays aromas of of honeysuckle, gooseberry and freshly cut grass balanced with delicious honeydew melon and zesty lemon tart on the palate. Delicious enjoyed cold on its own or served with a range of seafood or a warm goats’ cheese salad.
The 2021 Seyval Blanc is a true example of the distinctive, fruit-forward character of English Sparkling Wine.
Yotes Court ‘Starter’s Orders’ Pinot Noir Reserve 2022 (6 Bottles) Maidstone, Kent, England
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Shining ruby with aromas of ripe red cherry and vanilla. The palate is full of red berries with bright acidity and grippy tannins.
This shining ruby Pinot Noir sings with aromas of ripe red cherry and violet supported with base notes of tobacco and vanilla from ageing in French Oak. The palate has a bright acidity with light but grippy tannins.
Food Pairing:
With its juicy red fruit profile, this wine is the perfect pairing to roast turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce. Delight your dinner guests by serving slightly chilled with seared tuna or swordfish steak.