Wines by Cellars
Artelium Artefact #8 Skinny Gris (6 Bottles) Streat, East Sussex, England
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A characterful dry orange rosé with bright, mouth-watering acidity and crunchy tannins. The palate is intense and juicy, with flavours of pink rose petals, mixed red berries with woody undertones from barrel ageing. An energetic wine with some tension that will loosen with age.
The Baron Gilvan collaborated with us on label designs for Artefacts #7, #8, & #9. His oil-stick on paper drawings were inspired by each wine’s names, qualities, and colours, the resulting artworks depicting a jazz band of curious characters indulging in a make-believe underground cabaret. The direction of the labels naturally formed itself through initial drawings. The idea of the ‘wild ferment’ informed the animal-human hybrids whilst the variety ‘Cabaret Noir’ inspired the inclusion of instruments and cabaret characters. The paint colours were inspired by the colours of each wine; deep burgundy for ‘Cabaret Noir’, zesty orange for ‘Skinny Gris’, and blanched green for ‘Motley Wild.
Artelium Futures Present Artefact #5 (6 Bottles) Streat, East Sussex, England
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Artefacts #4 and #5 were released to mark the first major contemporary sculpture to be installed on the Artelium Wine Estate, ‘Futures Past’ by Will Nash.
Citrus and pear with delicate summer blossom and hints of Crème Brûlée. Time spent in American Oak lends this wine a line of vanilla and light spice.
Artelium Pinot Gris 2023 (6 Bottles) Streat, East Sussex, England
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An inviting nose of pear, fresh pollen and subtle tropical fruits; mango and banana. Palate follows, medium-bodied and gently creamy textured with refreshing acidity. Long complex, fruit-filled finish.
A uniquely English expression of this classic grape variety, showcasing our cooler, maritime climate and the diverse Sussex terroir.
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.
Biddenden Ortega Dry (6 Bottles) Biddenden, Kent, England
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A lovely nose of soft apple blossom and gentle apricot lead to a palate that is just dry but deliciously fresh and easy to get along with. The apricot follows on from the nose and is combined with rounded citrus fruits – mainly subtle orange and lemon. Produced from Ortega grapes, this wine is just great on its own but will work very well with white fish dishes and salads.
Biddenden Sparkling Ortega Demi Sec 2021 (6 Bottles) Biddenden, Kent, England
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A Demi-Sec sparkling white floral to the nose, aromatic with sweet green apple undertones. Made by the traditional method with specifically selected grapes from some of the oldest vines in Kent.
Biddenden’s sandy-loam over clay soil and maritime climate, coupled with modern winemaking techniques, all help to produce this classic fruity Demi-Sec wine.
Biddenden Vineyards Ortega (6 Bottles) Biddenden, Kent, England
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Semi-aromatic on the nose, displaying appealing fresh aromas of green apple, grapefruit, cut grass and flora, whilst the palate is medium bodied, crisp and deliciously fruity. May be served as an aperitif, this white would also pair well with lightly spicy dishes and seafood.
Ortega is our signature wine and was one of the first varieties planted in 1969. We have been producing our popular Biddenden Ortega since 1972, and have kept the original Germanic style label as a historical memento.
Biddenden was one of the first vineyards to plant Ortega in the UK in the late 1960’s. Today Ortega covers just over half of the vineyard. Ortega grapes ripen early and are known for their low acidity and high sugar levels. Ortega is widely used in dry still wines, and can also be used to make sweet wines.
Black Chalk Dancer in Pink Rosé (6 Bottles) Andover, Hampshire, England
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A sophisticated dry rosé crafted from 55% Pinot Noir, 29% Pinot Précoce, and 16% Pinot Gris. This blend, featuring a fine Pinot Noir 779 clone and whole-bunch pressed, co-fermented Pinot Précoce and Pinot Gris, delivers a harmonious balance of elegance and complexity. With an alcohol content of 12%, refreshing acidity at 5.5 g/l, and minimal sugar (<1.0 g/l), it presents a beautifully clean profile.
On the nose, Dancer in Pink entices with vibrant aromas of ripe strawberries and delicate cherry blossom. The palate reveals a luscious medley of red fruits, enhanced by a creamy texture from full malolactic fermentation. Laid-back and approachable, yet irresistibly moreish.
This versatile wine pairs wonderfully with a range of dishes. Enjoy it alongside smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels for a relaxed lunch, or chill it to perfection and serve with BBQ pork belly and a fresh summer Caesar salad. Perfect for any occasion.
Bluebell Ashdown Ortega 2020 (6 Bottles) Furners Green, East Sussex, England
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Bold aromas of apricot and hazelnut lead to flavors of ripe peach, Mirabelle plum and baked apple on the palate. Four months of aging in old French oak barrels results in a complex wine with a rich mouthfeel and buttery finish which pairs beautifully with herby roast chicken or wild mushroom risotto.
Carr Taylor Ortega (6 Bottles), Hastings, East Sussex, England
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Ortega is an early ripening variety for the UK, which allows us to leave the grapes hanging on the vine as long as possible to achieve the optimum balance of fruit and acid. This is a dry, lightly oaked wine with subtle red apple and elderflower flavours and a hint of vanilla. The style is dry, alcohol 11% and its vegan friendly.
Chartham Pinot Gris 2023 (6 Bottles) Canterbury, Kent, England
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Made from 100% estate grown Pinot Gris grapes, hand-picked in October.
With hints of apricot and peach on the nose, this medium-bodied elegant wine is lightly honeyed with a long finish. Enjoy with seared salmon, oven-roasted chicken, spicy vegetarian dishes or as an aperitif.
Coddington Vineyard Ortega 2022 (6 Bottles) Ledbury, Herefordshire, England
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Ortega grapes ripen from the beginning of September – quite early for white grapes and therefore excellent in our rather damp Autumn climate.
It develops well in the bottle and produces wine of outstanding quality with a fine aroma reminiscent of peaches.
Not quite as dry as Bacchus, but not as sweet as Pinot.
Coddington Vineyard Pinot Gris Classic Cuvee 2021 (6 Bottles) Ledbury, Herefordshire, England
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This grape produces dark blue grapes when ripened at the end of October giving the wine a slight blush appearance. By allowing the natural fermentation to extend to 30 months, the Pinot grape makes a very fine sparkling wine having a fruity aroma and spicy flavour. Crisp and dry.
English sparkling wines are becoming world wide award winners, 2021 – 11.5%.
Court Garden Ditchling White Blend (6 Bottles) Ditchling, East Sussex, England
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This Court Garden Ditchling White is a delicious blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Ortega. The varieties were fermented and aged in stainless steel to retain the clean aromas and soft fruit notes and then blended to create this delicious single-vineyard estate white wine. This is a light medium bodied dry wine. There are aromas of apple, grapefruit, lime and stone fruits, as well as tropical fruits on the palette and a clean fresh finish. Enjoy with grilled chicken, fish and seafood pasta dishes or on its own.
Davenport Ortega 2023 (6 Bottles) Rotherfield, East Sussex, England
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We don't normally produce single variety white wines, but when something is of this quality and so typical of the grape variety, the temptation is sometimes too much.
The 2023 Ortega is made from our oldest organic vines, planted in 1991. It has a mineral earthy style with aromas of yeast and fruit. Ideal with white fish, but also a pleasure to drink on its own.
Denbies Noble Harvest 2022 (6 Bottles) Dorking, Surrey, England
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Pale straw gold in colour the Denbies 2022 Noble harvest presents with appealing multifaceted dried apricot, beeswax and ginger characters on the nose. An explosive cacophony of candied fruits greet the palate and one is enveloped and captivated by the silky smooth, luscious and harmonious texture that leads to a complete and well balanced, long lasting finish.
Composition:
Botrytis Ortega