Wines by Cellars
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.
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.
Astley Justinius Kerner 2022 (6 Bottles) Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, England
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Named after the German poet after which the grape variety was named, Justinius Kerner is a special edition of "Kerner". Aromatic, intense & delicious.
Made of: 100% Kerner (97% of a single tank, 2% Barrel fermented)
Tastes of: Rhubarb & Ginger compote, Apple, Quince, Ginger
Sweetness: Dry
Acidity: High, Slightly spritzy
2022 produced the ripest Kerner our vineyard has ever produced. Coming in naturally at 12.8% Abv (remembering this is a relative of Riesling), there was an intensity & complexity to this variety that we have never experienced. Spritzy and refreshing, it displays vivid flavours of rhubarb & ginger compote, with a savoury, nutty background. A fantastic aperitif, or paired with pork, fatty fish, or Japanese cuisine. A once in a decade vintage.
Astley Larford White Blend (6 Bottles) Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, England
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Larford is our brand new, easy going Table Wine. Fruity, great value, with a satisfying richness.
Made of: 61% Siegerrebe, 22% Kerner, 7% Madeleine Angevine
Tastes of: Soft red apple, Yellow plum, Sweet peach, Honeysuckle & Ginger
Sweetness: Off Dry
Acidity: Medium low
Larford is a rich, fruity, and incredibly easy-going blend. A crowd pleasing wine to share at parties, give as a gift, or enjoy mid week. Pairs well with curries and a long day at work. Serve cold.
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 Old Vine Kerner 2022 (6 Bottles) Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, England
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Kerner (a relative of Riesling) is the pride and joy of Astley Vineyard. Produced from vines planted in 1971, Old Vine Kerner is our flagship wine intended for sophisticated dinners, or sharing with appreciative friends.
2022 produced some of the ripest Kerner we have ever experienced - harvested at over 12.5% abv. The result is an astoundingly aromatic and intense wine.
Made of: 100% Kerner (96% from a single tank)
Tastes/Aromas of: Tangerine, Fresh apricot, Orange blossom, Ginger
Sweetness: Dry
Acidity: Medium +
2022 was very kind to our Kerner. Harvested at record sugar levels, this rich & aromatic expression of Kerner is both joyous and fascinatingly complex. The 7 month fermentation, and an extra month on lees created a luxuriously textured wine that somehow managed to not overpower the primary fruit. Enjoy on its own, or alongside rich north European cuisine (roast pork, mushrooms).
Bluebell Ashdown Merlot 2020 (6 Bottles) Furners Green, East Sussex, England
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Ashdown Boundary Block is made from 100% Merlot grapes. Aged in old oak barrels for 19 months. Light to medium bodied with a ruby to garnet hue. On the nose aromas of plum, blackcurrant, blackberry, almond, rhubarb, Cherry Bakewell and vanilla leading to flavors of cooked cherries, black currant jam, vanilla, cranberries and blackberries.
It is smooth with a good length. Its tannin structure is well balanced and delicate, while still delivering an intense and complex taste. Enjoy this wine with roast beef, mushroom risotto, or game dishes. Well-balanced acidity and medium body create a crisp, lively texture that carries to a refreshing finish. Pairs perfectly with shellfish, fresh salads, and a variety of cheeses.
Ideal accompaniment for a special occasion, or for refreshing summer drinking.
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Dedham Vale Colchester Oyster White Blend 2019 (6 Bottles) Colchester, Essex, England
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For several years now our Orion, Reichensteiner and Phoenix have been expertly blended to produce the perfect English dry white wine. It is delightfully light on the palate with aromas of melon and grapefruit, with hints of kumquat and citrus.
Colchester Oyster was conceived to be the ideal complement for a wide variety of seafood and shellfish dishes, and while it has definitely achieved that aim, over the years it has also gained a following from our customers and remains one of our most popular white wines today.
Great Loxhill Vineyard Phoenix 2023 (6 Bottles) Exmouth, Devon, England
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A vibrant gold appearance with subtle hints of copper. Intense aromas of ripe stone fruits, apricot, and orange blossom, with subtle notes of honey and toasted almonds.
Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of dried apricot, peach, and a hint of spice. The palate is well-balanced, with a crisp acidity that cuts through the richness.
Phoenix wine is a complex and alluring white wine that showcases the perfect balance of ripe fruit flavors and crisp acidity. Its rich and full-bodied texture makes it an excellent pairing for a variety of dishes, from roasted poultry to creamy seafood risottos.
Kerry Vale Ridgeway White Blend (6 Bottles) Pentreheying, Shropshire, England
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Crisp citrus and herbaceous notes entwine with hints of vanilla and smoke. Softly oaked with a smooth, balanced and refreshing finish.
Named after the Kerry Ridgeway (an ancient drovers route) which lies just south of the vineyard and follows the ridgetop overlooking Wales on the East and England on the West.
Kerry Vale Sparkling White Brut (6 Bottles) Pentreheying, Shropshire, England
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Dry and light bodied with a beautiful crisp acidity. Full of toasty notes and fine bubbles. Rounded off with a complex yet delicate finish.
Winner of a Bronze Medal at the WineGB Awards 2023
Made using the traditional Champagne method it spends a minimum of twenty-four months on lees
Knightor Winery Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (6 Bottles) St Austell Bay, Cornwall, England
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Character: Rich and spicy
Aromas: Pepper, Dark Fruits, Spice
Flavours: Stewed Dark Fruits, Spice
Style: Grown in polytunnels, so more full bodied than a typical English red.
Food Pairing: Perfect with a Sunday Roast or other hearty meals.
Deep ruby in colour, with aromas of pepper, dark berries and spice. The palate is medium bodied with gentle tannins and a slight earthiness, flavours of stewed dark fruits and spices. The perfect wine for more full flavoured meat and mushroom based dishes.
Winemakers Notes: A cheats wine in many ways! In our climate we can not ripen either Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon as they simply ripen too late, so the grapes for this are grown under cover. The blend is 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet, the grapes are fermented with daily pump overs to extract more colour, depth and body. Towards the end of the fermentation the grapes are pressed and transferred to a mixture of French oak barrels where they remain for over a year. The wine is then bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Wine: Still Red
Grape Variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Body: Medium
Sweetness: Dry
Alcohol: 12%
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.
Laurel Phoenix 2023 (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.
Little Waddon Col Fondo ‘Rosa’ Sparkling Pink 2022 (6 Bottles) Waddon, Dorset, England
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This is our Little Waddon Vineyard sparkling pink Col Fondo ‘Rosa’ 2022 Col Fondo is an Italian ancestral method semi-sparkling wine made by creating a second fermentation in bottle ‘Con il Fondo’ translates literally as ‘with the bottom’ – meaning sediment or lees is present.
This is all part of the wine style and adds an interesting complexity and mouth feel
Part skin contact, hand de-stemmed and foot crushed single estate Phoenix and Seyval Blanc grapes grown here on our vineyard on the Jurassic Coast First wild fermentation, followed by malolactic fermentation, cold curing over winter, and then second fermentation in bottle
A low intervention wine giving frizzante ‘little bubbles’ Raspberry and apple hedgerow, a hint of nutmeg & brioche, well balanced acidity with an elderflower finish