Winemakers: Sandro Mosele, Imogen Dillon, Martin Spedding
11 months ageing: 21% new 228 litre French oak barrels (François Frères)
Using fruit from both ‘down the hill’ and ‘up the hill’ imbues this Pinot with welcome layers of flavour. There’s bright fruit, but it dovetails into something darker, the tannins nicely bitter in a savoury fashion. The detail, the completeness of a Pinot that is perfectly mid-weight and assured in its regional style.
Great with beetroot and goats cheese, rabbit & mushroom pie, turkey dinner, kangaroo with mash or a veggie mushroom wellington
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This wine features in the 'Vinarchy Down Under' series
And also: Watch our exclusive Ten Minutes By Tractor video HERE
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Pieropan's estate covers 58 hectares of vineyard which are situated on the stony hills of Soave Classico. The Pieropan family has been producing wines in Soave since the 1890s. Indeed, they were the first producer to bottle a wine with the name Soave on the label in the early 1930s. Nino Pieropan took over from his father in 1970 and was the first producer in Soave to make a single-vineyard wine, 'Calvarino', in 1971. Nino's two sons, Andrea and Dario, took over the running of the estate in 2017 when Nino fell ill and before he passed away in April 2018. From the 2015 vintage onwards, all Pieropan wines are organically certified. The grapes were grown in the vineyard of 'La Rocca', which takes its name from the adjacent medieval castle and fortress (La Rocca) that dominated the town of Soave, just east of Verona. The soil in La Rocca is unique in Soave in that it is a limestone outcrop (the same soil as in Valpolicella Classico) in a sea of basalt. Because of this soil, the family feels they get sufficient ripeness in the Garganega to make a wine solely from this variety. The selection of the grapes is made in the vineyard, before arriving in the cellar. After gentle, whole-bunch pressing using a nitrogen press, there was a short period of maceration on the skins followed by fermentation at 20ºC in stainless steel tanks and 500 litre oak casks. 60% of the wine remained in 500-litre oak casks while the remaining 40% was aged in 2,000 litre 'botti' or large barrels for one year. The wine was then aged for four months in bottle before release. 'La Rocca' is golden yellow in the glass, with intense, concentrated perfumes that follow through to the palate. On the nose, classic La Rocca aromas of nuts and exotic fruits lead to an elegant and beautifully balanced palate, with notes of spice and a long finish. The long finish has a light mineral edge. Goes well with clams and gnocchi, squid ink linguini, scallops, mushroom risotto, breaded camembert (French cows cheese) cannelloni with ricotta, Caprese salad (Italian Insalata Caprese), crab cassolette or creamed mushrooms Vegan -
- Front opening fluted gift carton for 1 standard-sized bottle
- Contemporary in style yet robust in strength
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- Front opening fluted gift carton for 1 standard-sized bottle
- Contemporary in style yet robust in strength
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- Magnum wooden box with sliding lid
- Perfect for 1.5 litre bottles
- Maximum bottle size is 115 x 397mm
- Features sliding lid and soft rope handle
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- Contemporary 1 bottle wine box
- Made from pine wood timber
- Consists of a pine wood base, sliding lid and cotton rope handle
- Designed to fit a standard bottle, maximum size 90 x 330mm
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Ten Minutes By Tractor is the convergence of a series of journeys that began almost 30 years ago. Over several years, four families came together, all sharing the dream of crafting beautiful wines which are expressive of their heritage. Between these four families (and still independently) they bought up some of the most premium, and perfect, vineyard sites in the cool climate Mornington Peninsula region. Eventually, the families came together and realised that they shared the same dreams and goals for their wines. They decided to pool their resources and form one unique winery. When deciding upon a name for their venture, someone remarked that their vineyards where 10 minutes away by tractor. The rest is history! Today, they produce some of the very best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that Australia has to offer. Based in Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, they own some of the finest cool climate sites in the region. A unique Australian producer specialising in cooler climate, Burgundian style wines. The 10X is a benchmark amongst new world Pinot Noirs. Lashings of ripe vegetation, morello cherry, rhubarb and spice Lush with hoisin duck, rose flavoured chocolate or mushroom fu yung Watch our exclusive Ten Minutes By Tractor video HERE
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Ten Minutes by Tractor is the convergence of wine journeys that began almost 40 years ago, a group of individuals and vineyards that fortuitously came together over time to create the winery that exists today. Their winery started in 1997 with three family owned vineyards in Main Ridge, all ten minutes by tractor apart. Since then they have added new vineyards, but all have their own unique character with different aspects, slopes, soils, altitude and winds which flow through the valleys up from Bass Strait. Cool places. Beautiful places. Places that are defined by the wines they make and which can seem like worlds apart. Now a blend of four vineyards, the Estate Chardonnay takes a different tack this year, the vintage warmth delivering a wine that has more width and volume. Grapes hand-harvested through march, whole bunch pressed and the unsettled juice was transferred to 19% new French oak barriques. Fermentation by indigenous yeasts preceded a partial (83%) malolactic fermentation in spring and regular stirring of lees was carried out over a 11 month barrel maturation. Bottled unfined after filtration. There’s an extra edge of white chocolate on the nose this year too, though backed with a more traditional white peach and nectarine that is the Ten Minutes by Tractor trademark. Underneath, it’s a broadly proportioned wine with a notable depth of flavour this year – a more full-throttle Estate Chardonnay – though with plenty of acidity to carry off the style. Try with creamed salmon roe that has richness to match the wine, also good to go with smoky fried bean curd, field mushrooms and creamy rice Watch our exclusive Ten Minutes By Tractor Video HERE
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Ten Minutes By Tractor is the convergence of a series of journeys that began almost 30 years ago. Over several years, four families came together, all sharing the dream of crafting beautiful wines which are expressive of their heritage. Between these four families (and still independently) they bought up some of the most premium, and perfect, vineyard sites in the cool climate Mornington Peninsula region. Grapes hand-harvested late February-mid March. Whole bunches varied with different parcels between 0-20% with the destemmed portion all whole berries, and transferred to a mix of 5 tonne concrete and 1 tonne stainless steel tanks. Held cold for a few days to delay start of indigenous yeast ferment and typically spends a total of 25-30 days on skins. Cap management by pump over with some plunging towards the end of the ferment. Following pressing, the wine was transferred to 21% new 228 litre French oak barrels for 11 months. Natural 100% malolactic fermentation before bottling unfined and with minimal filtration. Geek Alert: Clones/Vineyards: Coolart (70%), Wallis (12%), Spedding (7%), Judd (6%), McCutcheon (5%) :: MV6 (71%), Abel (14%), 115 (9%), G5V15 (3%), 114 (3%)
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- Strong card 12 bottle gift carton
- Cut out carry holes with extra base and internal handle fitting for extra strength
- Versatile - it can be used for bottles or as a hamper
- 100% recyclable, eco-friendly option
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- Smart 2 bottle gift carton boxes
- Also available in silver
- Clever top opening hinged lid
- Strong sturdy design
- Smart 2 bottle gift carton boxes
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- Made from good quality fluted board
- Window holes to showcase labels
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For their Sloe Gin, which uses a proportion of handpicked sloes from near the distillery in Gloucester, Bramley & Gage follow the tries and tested method of using a high sloe to gin ratio, moderate sugar and plenty of time Vegan
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Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in 2023 with our Taste of the Orient mixed pack. White Wine 1 x Martin Longyan Dragon Eye 2018, Hebei, China Red Wines 1 x Rongzi Pinot Noir 2018, Shanxi, China 1 x Rongzi Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Shanxi, China
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Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in 2023 with our Taste of the Orient mixed case. White Wines 1 x Martin Longyan Dragon Eye 2018, Hebei, China 1 x Château Mercian Koshu 2018, Iwasaki, Yamanashi Japan Red Wines 1 x Rongzi Pinot Noir 2018, Shanxi, China 1 x Rongzi Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Shanxi, China Sake 1 x Konishi Hiyashibori 'Konishi Silver' Ginjyo Hiyashibori (720ml) 1 x Konishi Hiyashibori 'Konishi Gold' Ginjyo Hiyashibori (720ml)
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De Bortoli Wines is a 3rd generation family wine company, established by Vittorio and Giuseppina De Bortoli in 1928. Vittorio's Italian family values remain at the core of De Bortoli, with a culture of hard work, generosity of spirit and the sharing of good food, good wine and good times with family and friends. A soft, fresh & fruity dry white. Lifted aromas of ripe peach and nectarine complemented with tickle of oak. The palate is creamy, textured and finishes with a zip of crisp acidity to keep you wanting more. Fab served chilled with friends and maybe one or two nibbles... Vegan
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De Bortoli Wines is a 3rd generation family wine company, established by Vittorio and Giuseppina De Bortoli in 1928. Vittorio’s Italian family values remain at the core of De Bortoli, with a culture of hard work, generosity of spirit and the sharing of good food, good wine and good times with family and friends. Made by Steve Webber in the Riverina region, South Australia Vibrant red fruits with spice and sweet American oak – packed with red cherries and blackberries and on the finish gentle spice and mocha. Great with rich pasta dishes, braised pork belly and beef fajitas with salsa, rogan josh or fish finger & ketchup sandwiches
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Adoria Vineyard is owned and cared for by Mike Whitney. Mike was born amidst the vineyards of California and moved with his family to Seattle, Washington, just as that state's Vineyards were beginning to challenge California as America's best. As a young man, Mike discovered Poland and has lived here since 1995. It was destiny that he would combine his love and knowledge of wine with the perfect growing conditions of Southwest Poland to create Adoria Vineyards. The grapes for their Dornfelder come from the family vineyard of Janusz Terlecki in Zachowice. Meticulously cultivated over the last three summers, Janusz’s grapes produce a wine that highlights the deep colour, fragrance, and full body expected of the Dornfelder varietal. This interesting variety, created 50 years ago, has long been one of the German classics of red wines and has been very popular for years. Passion, talent, but also a huge effort put by Janusz and his family to obtain the highest quality fruit, were reflected in the excellent taste of wine and its expressive and wonderful aroma. Enjoy with baked ham, chicken casseroles, and grilled cod. It’s also delicious paired with Hawaiian-style pizza! Blood sausage with speck (bacon) cubes (grieweworscht), Singaporean black pepper crab or Armenian potato and lamb moussaka!
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Adoria Vineyard is owned and cared for by Mike Whitney. Mike was born amidst the vineyards of California and moved with his family to Seattle, Washington, just as that state's Vineyards were beginning to challenge California as America's best. As a young man, Mike discovered Poland and has lived here since 1995. It was destiny that he would combine his love and knowledge of wine with the perfect growing conditions of Southwest Poland to create Adoria Vineyards. Their Riesling vineyards are planted exclusively with the 239 clone developed at German's Geisenheim Research Center in the Rheingau. The plants like their new home in Zachowice and are thriving here. Getting hang time without sugars climbing too high is tantamount to success with Riesling, and if hang time is what they want and hang time is what they get. They do not rush nature at Adoria. This grape is always the last to be picked, Spätlese as they say in German. When you come by the winery in late October to early November and see them out picking, you can be pretty sure they are picking Riesling grapes for your wine. As the success their next door neighbours to the West testify, this is Riesling country. James Suckling rating and tasting notes Score: 89 Points 15 Mar, 2022 – "Perfumed nose of jasmine, apple blossom, orange zest, nectarine and some nutmeg. It’s medium-bodied with fresh acidity and a creamy, peachy palate. Fleshy and ripe. Drink now."It is especially well suited to crayfish and stinging nettle soup, Śledź is herring - usually slightly salty and dipped in pickled onion oil, often with dill and tomato on the plate, Łosoś baltycki (Baltic salmon) or vegan golabki
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Unfortunately this product has been discontinued and is no longer available. A non-alcoholic aperitif from Aecorn with a bitter, citrus-led flavour. Inspired by traditional recipes and 17th century English herbal remedies, Aecorn have created an aperitif with complex notes of orange, grapefruit, bay leaf and honeycomb. Try adding to a spritz for a citrusy, bitter edge.
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This enjoyable white Sparkling Wine produced by Alberto Nani is produced in the Prosecco area of Veneto. Alberto Nani Prosecco Brut 'Organic' DOC is a delicious wine, made from Glera grapes. This wine has a cork closure and is crafted using organic practices and made to be suitable for vegan consumers. Whilst famed as an apéritif, the soft fizz of Prosecco also partners light chicken dishes, delicate seafood and salads well Vegan
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The Maestro Tejero winery in Penafiel was born in 1998 in the heart of the Ribera del Duero. From 2000 to 2006 the winery grew, gradually adding other plots in Castrillo de Duero, Olmos de Penafiel, Quintanilla de Arriba, Bocos de Duero, Olmedillo de Roa, and Arauzo de Salce. In 2007 the search for land on higher ground leads to the discovery of land in Valtiendas nearly 1,000 meters above sea level with old Tempranillo vineyards planted on soils with boulders. The diversity of plants and soils give the wines a unique, distinct personality. Alfredo Maestro's 'El Marciano' is the fruit of 70 year old bush vine Garnacha from granite soils high in the Sierra de Gredos south of Avila. Alfredo farms organically and biodynamically and handles the fruit with as little intervention as possible. All of his wines are natural, having had zero sulphur added neither in the vineyard nor the winery, instead keeping them totally unfined and unfiltered. The terroir is made up of river stones over clay soils at 1,000m altitude. Hand harvested grapes are part crushed with a remaining 30% left in whole bunches. Natural fermentation followed by 4 months aging in French oak. Each plot was fermented separately in stainless steel tanks using their own native yeast. No corrections or additions to the must, daily pump-overs, and 20 days of maceration. Racking and start of malolactic fermentation also in stainless steel tanks; then the wine is taken outside, where the cold of winter clarified and stabilized the wine naturally, after which the wine is racked to remove solids or impurities before bottling at the optimum time and conditions of clarity and stability. Nevertheless, it is normal and possible for tiny particles to appear in the bottle during the lifetime of the wine, given the natural style of winemaking used in the processing. It's rustic and rich, packed with dark fruits and spice. Get the barbie lit! Biodynamic
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MAGNUM - standard size bottle coming soon! What Alfredo Maestro likes most about the wine sector is that he never finishes learning. In his continuous travels through other countries he does not stop trying new things and discovering true wonders in areas that he never thought could make wines. Generic Albillo Mayor from the Douro Valley from a multitude of historic vineyards. The grapes remain in contact with their skins for 7 days, it does not do malolactic fermentation. Vibrant and full of love! They are located in several very old hawthorns at different altitudes (770-1000 m.), soil types (limestone, clay, etc.) and orientations. White without ageing 100% Albillo Mayor. The vines belong to different vineyards and clones planted from 1891 to 1910. Harvested the last week of September manually, destemmed and crushed. Maceration of 7 days with your own skins. It was fermented in stainless steel tanks of 2,000 litres with the native yeasts of the different vineyards of that particular year. No correction or input was made. The must avoided excessive oxidation. There is no malolactic fermentation taking advantage of the rigors of the Castilian winter that, after several months in the open, helps to have a clean and stabilised wine. However, during the life in the bottle, as is normal, precipitates may arise due to their natural elaboration. Try with sushi, baked sea bass, sea bream with salt, seafood in general, Caesar salad, cheeses that are not very intense or fatty!
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What Alfredo Maestro likes most about the wine sector is that he never finishes learning. In his continuous travels through other countries, he does not stop trying new things and discovering true wonders in areas that he never thought could make wines. Harvested the last week of September manually; The grapes were vatted squeezed with all the stems. Vinified in stainless steel tank by plots with the native yeasts themselves, no correction or contribution was made, daily pumps are made, maceration of 12-15 days. Racking and start of malolactic fermentation also in stainless steel tanks for 30 days; It is racked to remove impurities and solid residues by decantation allowing this to reach the bottling phase in optimal conditions of cleanliness and natural stabilization. However, during the life in the bottle as is NORMAL it is possible that precipitates arise given its natural elaboration. In this harvest the grapes come from several areas, mainly from vineyards in Nava de Roa (Burgos), Moradillo de Roa (Burgos) and Peñafiel (Valladolid). Made without ageing: 100% Tempranillo. It is a generic tempranillo from the Douro, floral and balanced. Only fruit and no wood. Straight to the heart. Fab with white beans with chorizo, grilled pork, round beef, Iberian
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Established in 2003, Adria Vini is a winemaking venture jointly owned by Boutinot and Araldica Castelvero, the leading co-operative in the Monferrato hills of Piemonte. Their aim is to produce authentic, well-priced still and sparkling wines from local grape varieties. Allamanda Pinot Grigio is a light, easy-drinking Pinot Grigio. Fresh with a hint of citrus. Crisp and delicate on the palate with some honeyed fruit balanced by lemony acidity, minerality and a fresh, dry finish. Ideal for spaghetti with prawns & raw tomato sauce, ocean pie or Vietnamese rolls Vegan
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Established in 2003, Adria Vini is a winemaking venture jointly owned by Boutinot and Araldica Castelvero, the leading co-operative in the Monferrato hills of Piemonte. Provincia di Pavia IGT is a key IGT title used in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The designation unambiguously covers the Province of Pavia. Allamanda Pinot Grigio Rose is a Pinot Grigio made with a touch of Pinot Noir adding depth to this light and refreshing style. A fresh and enjoyable rosé from the Pavia region, south of Milan. A dry, fresh and fruity rose with delicate aromas of red berries. Crisp and lively on the palate. Lovely chilled by itself or with soft cheeses on crackers Vegan
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The Allram team consistently creates organic, high-quality wines by combining the knowledge of generations with state-of-the-art technology. Both, Grüner Veltliner and Riesling thrives in Lorenz’s hands, with the 2016 Gaisberg winning 97 pts at the International Wine Challenge in London receiving the white wine trophy. The nose has both a tangy and a creamy aspect and both are equally enticing. It’s light and easy palate, gentle pear fruit is supported by bright lemony freshness. The finish is dry and tangy. Partner with Scotch eggs, wiener schnitzel, spaghetti carbonara, morel mushrooms, white asparagus & braised leeks, fondue or vegetable stir fry with lemongrass Vegan
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Alpha Zeta was started in 1999 with a range of modern, fruit-driven wines from the hills outside Verona. Working with leading New Zealand winemaker, Matt Thomson, their aim was to work with growers (rather than buy bulk wine, which is standard among most wines from Verona at this price) to obtain ripe grapes (by reducing yields and picking later) and then, using Matt's expertise, preserve these flavours in the finished wines. The result is a realisation of the potential inherent in Veronese viniculture. The vineyards are situated in the hills outside Verona in the Valpantena Valley. Cool currents blow down the valley from the foothills of the Dolomites, which helps to moderate the climate, enabling the grapes to ripen slowly. This helps the grapes to retain their aromatic compounds and acidity. The soil is poor and chalky so the vines are put under stress which helps to produce superior quality fruit. The grapes were hand harvested, destemmed, crushed and chilled on the way to the press with no addition of sulphur. The juice was naturally settled, racked and cultured yeasts were added to initiate fermentation which took place at 12-14°C. Half the wine was fermented in oak, and one third of the blend was put through malolactic fermentation in order to add complexity. Straw yellow and bright in the glass, this wine is aromatic and concentrated with a thread of minerality. The palate is clean, fresh and fruit driven, with a medium-bodied mouthfeel and long finish. Great with Dungeness crab mac n cheese or veggie equivalent!
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A crisp and refreshing non-alcoholic sparkling white wine made with 100% Chardonnay grapes from sandy and calcareous soils in southern Spain. Crisp acidity & strong effervescence with hints of green apples & citrus peel accompanied with a floral aroma. Great to get any party started - bring on the sunshine! Vegan
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Alt. Sparkling Organic Rosé is a fresh and aromatic non-alcoholic sparkling rosé wine made with 100% Tempranillo grapes from sandy and calcareous soils in the middle of Spain. Crisp acidity & strong effervescence with hints of summer berries & watermelon accompanied by an aromatic aroma. This goes just as well for food as for parties. Perfect as an aperitif, and preferably with salmon, chicken, salads, hummus, quinoa, soft cheese and snacks Character: Medium Dry ABV: -0.0%
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A fresh and fruity easy going white from the Central valley of chile. Altaria Blanc White Wine Miniatures Altaria Sauvignon Blanc white wine is pale yellow in colour, the nose has fragrant hints of grapefruit and citrus fruits. The palate has an abundance of tropical fruit flavours. Great with steam lemon drizzled green vegetables, green salads or chilled just by itself! Vegan
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This product is on clearance - BBE Dec 2022 Artisan's aromatic citrus concerto is inspired by the fresh flavours of the Amalfi Coast with zesty lime, peppery rosemary, lemon verbena and a fruity finale of fragrant bergamot. This can of course be enjoyed on its own. Artisan especially love it mixed with a dry gin, sitting back and imagining themselves soaking up the sunshine on a pebbled beach…
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"Our wines follow an ambitious project, not only because biodynamic, but because we believe that now is the time for the Valpolicella to further exploit its territorial potential, free from market constraints in order to better express all their innate class in purity and taste." The winery owns three vineyards on three different hills, rich in forest and natural oasis. The variety of soil composition and the favourable exposition mainly to West guarantee an interesting combination.
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First year of production: 2006Vineyard: Corvina 45%, Corvinone 50%, Rondinella 5%, Oseleta 5%Geographical Location: Veneto – Italy Northeast of Verona, in the hill that divides Montorio from the Valle d’IllasiExtension: 27 hectares of new shoulder padPlant date: 1960 to 2001Composition of the soil: Limestone with prevalence of iron red clay in the vineyards The Perlar and Palazzina, medium tufa clay dough in the Mount of the DragonStrains per hectare: 5/7000 to shoulderHarvest: September 1 to October 5Yield per plant: 1 kgClimate trend: 2016 is THE VINTAGE! It happens every 10/12 years only. Very regular Winter and Spring, Summer gently hot with some regular and soft rains in the perfect moments.. This great balance in the vineyards gave us the possibility to have one of the best wine we ever produced!Winemaking technique: The grapes chosen and collected in boxes are arranged in a special ventilated room to be dried according to the famous process of Drying. Grapes lose 35% of their original weight concentrating sugars, aromatic components and noble tannins. In February, soft pressing takes place and fermentation starts at low natural temperature (13th – 17th); the long maceration maximum extraction of the fruit. The wine remains for 12 months in oak tonneau French and in barrels of larger sizes (700, 1500 and 2000 litres); after bottling, remains to refine at least 8 months before being sold.Alcohol: 15,98 % volTotal acidity: 6.90 gr/lPH: 3.40Sugary residue: 4.90 gr/lDry extract: 36.90 g/l Try with ribbon pasta and rabbit, mushroom or truffle risotto vegetarian lasagna pasta with blue cheese, bigoli col' anatra (pasta with duck ragù), roasted pigeon, pheasant with walnuts and truffle or pumpkin soup... the choice is yours! Biodynamic
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This organic estate lies in an iconic Spanish landscape: it was the home of Cervantes’ fictional knight Don Quixote. Moreover, there have been many centuries of the most bitter battles across this land between the invading Moors and indigenous Christians. The plight of a Moorish princess of the time inspired the name ‘Mureda’. She was orphaned in one of the many battles across the region, remained hidden and protected here by a knight. So, the house became known as ‘The House of the Moor’ or ‘La casa de Mureda’. This was in tribute to the brave young girl’s plight in a time of great conflict. Amphorum Rosado Palido Garnacha, Mureda is a youthful and vibrant wine made from 100% Garnacha. This rose is bright and intense with delightful cherry, raspberry and strawberry flavours. Rosé garnacha/grenache wines are very tasty, refreshing and full of aromas of red fruits. As diverse as the varietal, tapas are a beautiful pairing such as bread with tomato or anchovies. In this way, you get the appetizer to be simple but refreshing. Often, cured ham is usually used as an appetizer or food tapa, and rosé wine also goes with it perfectly, since deli meats usually go hand in hand with this wine. That’s why, soft cheeses like Camembert or Brie, or recipes, for example, pasta with cheese or cream sauce, are a wise choice to eat while you take a typology of this wine. In addition, recipes that contain egg, such as scrambled eggs, poached egg, or stuffed hard-boiled eggs. Best crack-on then!
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This organic estate lies in an iconic Spanish landscape: it was the home of Cervantes’ fictional knight Don Quixote. Moreover, there have been many centuries of the most bitter battles across this land between the invading Moors and indigenous Christians. The plight of a Moorish princess of the time inspired the name ‘Mureda’. She was orphaned in one of the many battles across the region, remained hidden and protected here by a knight. So the house became known as ‘The House of the Moor’ or ‘La casa de Mureda’. This was in tribute to the brave young girl’s plight in a time of great conflict. Amphorum Sauvignon Verdejo Blanco is a refreshing blend of Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc. With a bright lemon colour, fresh and fruity aromas and crisp citrus flavours this organic certified wine has a pleasingly fruity finish. Fab with white bean stew, stuffed aubergine, stuffed vine leaves or turkey noodle salad Vegan
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This organic estate lies in an iconic Spanish landscape: it was the home of Cervantes’ fictional knight Don Quixote. Moreover, there have been many centuries of the most bitter battles across this land between the invading Moors and indigenous Christians. The plight of a Moorish princess of the time inspired the name ‘Mureda’. She was orphaned in one of the many battles across the region, remained hidden and protected here by a knight. So, the house became known as ‘The House of the Moor’ or ‘La casa de Mureda’. This was in tribute to the brave young girl’s plight in a time of great conflict. Amphorvm Tinto is a vibrant blend of organic certified blend Tempranillo and Syrah. Aromatic notes of red berries and plums dominate the palate, and a sweet, round structure provides a lengthy finish. Great with a meat and cheese platter - don't forget to add black olives! Also, why not try with rabbit stew or if that doesn't grab your fancy; then go for a veggie sausage in a wholemeal bun with a touch of ketchup!
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Produced from Sangiovese grapes from the Salento peninsula in southern Puglia. Traditional vinification in stainless steel tanks, with six days spent on skins. No oak ageing. Appealing aromas of fresh red fruit and a touch of black pepper spice. The palate is vibrant with juicy red and black berry fruit characters, with a hint of spice. Soft, rounded tannins are balanced by tangy acidity. Great with chunky sausage and tomato pasta, pasta with chili tomatoes and spinach, and any pizza you absolutely desire!
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Ancre Hill Estates is located in the Welsh county of Monmouthshire. The 12 hectares of vineyards are perfectly positioned on south facing slopes close to the border town of Monmouth and the Wye Valley. The estate utilises traditional Biodynamic and Organic Viticultural practices to produce the best possible fruits from carefully sourced and selected varieties with excellent heritage. The wines produced at Ancre Hill express the terroir of ancient mudstone and sandstone soils, giving the wines their character and natural flavours, with no external intervention or manipulation in the winemaking process. Fermented in barrels, concrete egg and stainless steel with an elevage of over 12 months for the base wine. Typically 2-3 years on lees. A feather-light Blanc de Noirs, certainly no flabbiness to this – apple-skin and brazil nut on the nose, ripe red apple and citrus on the palate, with tension and precision to it. Try with pork ribs, aged Comté, ceviche, sausages with caramelised onions or breaded garlic mushrooms and skinny fries!
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Ancre Hill Estates is located in the Welsh county of Monmouthshire. The 12 hectares of vineyards are perfectly positioned on south facing slopes close to the border town of Monmouth and the Wye Valley. The estate utilises traditional Biodynamic and Organic Viticultural practices to produce the best possible fruits from carefully sourced and selected varieties with excellent heritage. The wines produced at Ancre Hill express the terroir of ancient mudstone and sandstone soils, giving the wines their character and natural flavours, with no external intervention or manipulation in the winemaking process. Predominantly Albariño. 100% whole bunch maceration for between 30 – 50 days. Fermentation finished in oak and stainless steel for ageing on gross lees for a minimum of 10 months. Natural MLF, no filtration, no fining, no SO2 additions. Deep, savoury, with nectarine & tangerine and lifted herbal notes. Drink it with charcuterie, strong cheese and olives, as well as autumnal foods, like squash, mushrooms and roasted dishes
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Sourced from old bush vines from Paarl and Drakenstein. No irrigation is used in the vineyards and very little crop control is needed due to the age of the vines naturally restricting yield. All grapes are harvested by hand. Produced from only free run juice, part of the blend is naturally fermented and a tiny percentage in old barrels. The wine is left on fine lees for an extended period for greater palate weight and mouthfeel. Andersbrook Chenin Blanc is a fresh, dry Chenin with orchard fruit and citrus aromas with soft, delicate orchard fruit on the palate well balanced by crisp acidity. Try with prawn & avocado salad, BBQ pork, pork pie or chunky sweet potato, squash & caramelised scallops Vegan
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Andersbrook Shiraz is a rich, fruity, medium bodied red with spicy aromas with blackcurrant and forest fruits. Vibrant, positively humming with sappy wiry fruit with a bright mineral palate, cranberry fruit and a long, essential finish. The vines are trellised and planted in the shale soils towards the north east parts of the valley bordering the Swartland region. They are produced from only free run juice and fermented on skins in stainless steel tanks. The wine is left on fine lees for an extended period for greater palate weight and mouthfeel. This wine was made with the barbecue in mind, it’s a great partner to homemade burgers or sticky spare ribs 14% Vegan
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Made by Martin Ray Vineyards from fruit from the vineyards of Santa Barbara County, Russian River Valley, and the western reaches of Mendocino County, for their Angeline range. These coastal regions similarly tend toward uniform daytime temperatures and cool, foggy nights throughout the growing season to help concentrate the flavour as the sugar and acids develop. Member of Sonoma County Winegrowers Association - sustainability programme. The juice has had a tickle of oak whilst resting in the winery. Ripe Bosc pear, lemon mousse, and grilled pineapple with touches of honeysuckle on the nose. Subtle baking spices, sweet grass, a hint of quince paste and Tahitian vanilla overlay a broad palate framed by linear acidity and minerality. This wine pairs effortlessly with fresh fish or veggie tacos and mango salsa
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Mesogeia, located in East Attica, Greece, is the place where this wine was made. For some, it is better known as the area surrounding parts of Athens. Compared to wine-producing regions such as Santorini or Crete, this area is on the south edge of continental Greece, where the micro climate for grape growth is definitely different from that on those islands. Thanks to the dry and long summers during the grape growing season, grape varieties that are cultivated in the area have to be resistant to heat and drought. Since 1979, this region has had its own geographical indication of origin, which is recognised as a PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) nowadays. Aoton is the ancient Greek word that defines the finest specimen of its class. Today, this name represents the winery dedicated to producing the finest wines with over four generations of experience. This long tradition of viticulture and wine production is continued by the oenologist Gkinis St. Sotirios. The family organic vineyards cover an area of 6 hectares, spread in Mesogia Land of Attica Region, where the climate is temperate Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and mild winters. This wine is made from a blend of Savatiano 70% + Roditis 30% Peania, from the 1.5 hectars vineyards at Mesogeia Attica on clay sand soils. Hand-picked, then vinified in stainless steel with 6 months of batonnage. Textural, curvy, silky, with a toasted nutty edge and a pleasing freshness... Good to go with vegetable risotto, this wine can also be an excellent pairing to fresh salmon and sea urchins. If you’d like to eat like a Greek, have the wine with a youthful graviera cheese besides fava dip and red onion; if you are a fan of Japanese food, go bold and try it with sashimi or Chinese deep fried tofu sesame balls
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Aoton is the ancient word for the finest specimen of its kind, something that represents the wines of the winery: fine quality with faith in the authenticity of the Mediterranean and the potential of the varieties. The night harvest, the 8 months with the fine lees, the pure pine resin, the oenologist Sotiris Gkinis, are all what make the rosé Retsina Lola of the Aoton winery special. This unique wine is made according to the classic white wine vinification process, with the addition of a small quantity of pine-resin to the 100% Mandilaria must during fermentation. The power of the fermentation dissolves the resin, leaving behind subtle resinous undertones. A wine with a very delicate taste and aroma, it brings the scent of dried strawberries, raspberries and pine needles. On the palate, flavours of melon and strawberries float over botanical base notes. The wine is perfect with, sardines, spicy sausages, and any olive-oil based dish
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Retsina is a traditional Greek wine style which is flavoured with pine resin. If you've only ever tried the industrially-produced versions, don't let this put you off for life. The best examples of the style are genuine fine wines with a unique character and heritage. Aoton make one of the best, and it's worth going into a little detail about the winemaking process to show just how much care and attention is involved. A blend of 75% Savatiano and 25% Roditis, the fruit comes from organically farmed vineyards planted in the mid 1990's. From organic vineyards of 1,65 hectares at Gonetses-Markopoulo and Gropeza-Peania. The grapes are picked by hand in the cool of the night and the must is wild yeast fermented in stainless steel with 10 days of skin contact. During fermenation, 0.5g per litre of Aleppo pine resin, collected traditionally by hand from the forest of Kouvaras, is added. The wine is then aged for 10 months on its lees before bottling. Pale copper, light body. Herbs and floral nose. Distinct pallet, rosemary, tarragon, pine, lemon juice and lemon zest - the perfect match for roast chicken, goats cheese, young tender squid lightly floured and deep-fried, served with chips and salad, or vegetable-stuffed dolmades
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Aperol was originally produced by the Barbieri company, based in Padua, but is now produced by the Campari Group. While Aperol was originally created in 1919, by Luigi and Silvio Barbieri, it did not become successful until after World War II. Although it tastes and smells much like Campari, Aperol has an alcohol content of 11%—less than half that of Campari. Aperol and Campari have the same sugar content, and Aperol is less bitter in taste. Campari is also much darker in colour. Aperol is an Italian bitters apéritif made of gentian, rhubarb, and cinchona, among other ingredients. It has a vibrant orange hue. Its name comes from the Italian slang word for aperitivo, which is apero.
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This case contains the following wines: Sparkling, white, orange and red wines 1 x Hunter's Offshoot Pét Nat Sauvignon Blanc 2020/21 Marlborough New Zealand - at last back in stock! 1 x Ciello Bianco (Catarrato) 2019, Sicily Italy 1 x Sant’Or Roditis Nature (natural wine) 2019 - Achaia, Peloponnese Greece 1 x Ancre Hill Orange 2020, Monmouth Wales 1 x Continental Platter Pot A Cab Sav 2019, Margaret River/Yarra Valley Australia 1 x Bizarra Extravaganza Amphora Tannat 2019 Progreso Canelones Uruguay
