Iona Sophie te’Blanche Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Sophie te’Blanche Sauvignon Blanc is a fresh, dry white wine with subtle tropical fruits, gooseberry and lime aromas. It has refreshing, smooth flavours of green apples and a nice texture with a hint of minerality, from its three months on its lees. Sophie te’Blanche is the nickname given by the local workers, who can’t pronounce Sauvignon Blanc; the grapes are grown by growers in Elgin and the Cape South Coast, so hence Sophie te’Blanche … Read More
Bodegas y Viñedas Merayo Godello 2020
Merayo Godello is made from 100% Godello grapes; a wine that needs to be discovered. If you enjoy Albariño, this is a must-try wine. it has pronounced but subtle nectarine, greengage and apple aromas with citrus and fennel hints. The flavours are layered and complex, ranging from nectarine, white peach to hints of pears and there is definite minerality here. Merayo Godello has a lovely full palate with a sensation of freshness, an excellent … Read More
Iona Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Iona Sauvignon Blanc has an aromatic nose with fine mineral notes with gooseberry and grapefruit aromas. The palate is so well balanced and elegant, with classic Sauvignon Blanc flavours of grapefruit and light gooseberry fruit mingled with tropical fruit and a long, smooth finish. It is a beautifully pure, textured Sauvignon and the tiny addition of barrel-fermented Semillon just gives a smoothness, and added complexity, whilst retaining the wine’s fresh, enigmatic appeal. Andrew and … Read More
Iona Mr P Pinot Noir 2019
Iona Mr P Pinot Noir has an abundance of dark cherry, strawberry and redcurrant aromas, which lead into fresh, vibrant and juicy cherry flavours with spicy undertones. The palate is pure with good structure, length and a lovely texture. The striking label describes Mr P as a “Pinot for the people” because it is such a stylish wine showing all the characteristics of classic, Pinot Noir at an affordable price. Iona Mr P Pinot … Read More
Albourne Estate Sandstone Ridge 2018
Albourne Estate Sandstone Ridge is one of four lovely still white wines produced by vineyard owner and winemaker Alison Nightingale in West Sussex; it is currently a favourite of ours. It is unusual in that it is the only one of her wines that has been exposed to the infuence of oak. It is made from Chardonnay and Ortega with a little Pinot Blanc. The Ortega grape is a cross between Siegerrebe and Muller-Thurgau; … Read More
Iona Elgin Highlands Pinot Noir 2017
Iona Pinot Noir has a beautiful ruby colour. Its aromas immediately remind you of a fine Burgundy, with refined aromas of succulent black cherries and fresh strawberries coupled with hints of forest floor and orange peel. What is striking about Iona Pinot Noir are its sublime flavours of strawberry and red cherry fruit and its poised, silky texture. it is beguiling and full of flavour but also delicate at the same time with a … Read More
Iona Elgin Highlands Chardonnay 2019
Iona Chardonnay has immediate appeal of a sophisticated, light Burgundian Chardonnay at a great price offer. It has aromas of white peach, minerals and hints of almonds, hazelnuts and limes. The flavours are complex and layered, with touches of almond and biscuit brioche which combine with a wonderful purity of fruit and terrific length. This is a beautifully poised Chardonnay with perfect integration of oak and acidity. The flavours are intense, vibrant and subtle … Read More
Schubert Marion’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015
Schubert Marion’s Vineyard Pinot Noir is typical of Schubert’s wines which are always truly elegant and complex. This vintage displays a refined, strawberry and dark cherry fruit nose; at the same time it is smoky with classic hints of the “forest floor.” This is followed by complex layers of savoury strawberry, blackcurrant and cherry fruit with hints of liquorice and spice coupled with terrific finesse. Beautifully poised and well structured Pinot Noir with brilliant … Read More
Ashling Park Classic Cuvée NV
Ashling Park Classic Cuvée comes from our closest wine estate in West Sussex, situated in West Ashling. It has finesse and personality with wonderful aromas of freshly baked brioche, stone fruits and red apples. With the recognisably Champagne like aromas, very fine bubbles and an impeccable balance of fruit and acidity, Ashling Park Classic Cuvée is a full-bodied and yet very fresh, elegant English Sparkling wine with excellent length. Talented winemaker Dermot Sugrue has … Read More
Albourne Estate – English Wine Gift Box with Tasting Notes
3 Decanter Silver Medal Winners from West Sussex Albourne Estate has just under 11 hectares (30 acres) in gently rolling hills, near Hassocks in West Sussex, with stunning views to the Devils Dyke. The vineyards were planted in 2010 when Alison Nightingale finally found the site she had been looking for which ticked all the boxes to provide excellent drainage, low frost risk and maximum sun exposure, critical factors in achieving successful vine growth … Read More
Cape Classics Case Offer – World class wines from South Africa
“The best Cape wines are world class and represent outstanding value for money” Tim Atkin MW Cape Classics Case Offer – excellent quality and variety The quote from Tim Atkin MW Special Report on South Africa 2019 underlines what this Cape Classics Case Offer is all about. Cape Classics Case Offer shows the excellent quality and variety that can be found in South Africa. “Ever creative, ever evolving, the (South African) wine industry continues … Read More