Wine list for Witney Wine Festival 2025
The Corn Exchange, Witney
Saturday 18th October
2pm-5pm
&
6pm-9pm
Table 1: Langham English Sparkling
3. Langham Blanc de Blancs, Dorset, England
Blanc de Blancs is 100% Chardonnay, grown on the chalk soils of rural Dorset. From the most ripe and rich parcels of Chardonnay, often from a higher proportion of oak barrels and ageing for longer during secondary fermentation.
Table 2: Liberty wines
6. Vesevo, Campania Falanghina, Campania, Italy
Low temperature fermentation has retained the fresh, crisp and aromatic quality of the wine whilst still allowing its character to shine through. Perfumes of white flowers and white melon with mineral notes provide a backdrop to the full, ripe palate, and lift the finish. An elegant wine, with a llingering touch of honey.
7. Domainede Castelnau Garenne Syrah, Languedoc, France
A blend of 80% Cinsault and 20% Syrah, the Rosé is characterised by lively acidity and delicate wild strawberry and citrus notes. The Syrah is destemmed and gently crushed before fermentation and a three-week maceration in stainless steel. The resulting wine is defined by bright black fruit with hints of liquorice and pepper, balanced by a lifted acidity and ripe, supple tannins.
8. Tannat, Bodega Garzón Reserve, Maldonado, Uruguay
Deep purple in colour, with aromas of plums and raspberries and just a hint of spice. On the palate, this is a full-bodied wine, with mature tannins complementing the dark juicy fruit and mineral notes. Striking and powerful.
9. Lama di Pietra Nero di Troia, Pugliam Italy
Ruby in colour with violet reflections. Red fruit aromatics of mulberry and cherry give way to a soft palate with delicate tannins. Persistent, full-bodied and elegant, this Nero di Troia is perfectly balanced.
10. Chambers Rutherglen Muscat, Australia 375ml
The Rutherglen Muscat is typically tawny red in colour with aromas of rose petals, raisins and dried fruit. These characters carry through to the palate, balanced with fresh acidity and the strength of its alcohol content. The resulting wine is unctuous and rich yet zesty and balanced.
11. Curatolo Marsala Superiore Dolce, Sicily, Italy
Curatolo Marsala Superiore Dolce, Sicily, ItalyDark amber in colour, with aromas of dried figs, sultanas and caramel.ÿ This wine is round and soft on the palate with fresh notes of dried fruit, nuts and honeysuckle with a pleasant, sweet and clean finish.
Table 3: Cellar Alimara
14. Celler Alimara AmbPells Brisat, Terra Alta, Spain
Wild fermented Garnacha Blanca, with a whopping 50 days on the skins in concrete and stainless steel. Bottled unfiltered. Surprisingly, there’s not a lot of colour here – just a slight green gold tinge. The nose gives some clues to the skin contact though – there’s more of the Mediterranean herbs and dried apricot than with the other white wines from this estate. There’s white peach, papaya and a slightly starchy quality which I enjoy. It’s all stitched together with earthy dried herb notes and makes for a very satisfying drop.
15. Celler Alimara Llumí Rosat, Terra Alta, Spain
Stewed strawberry with hints of Valencian orange and candied fruits. This wine is excellent as an aperitif, or served with grilled chicken, crab salad, or grilled tuna. Or it would make an interesting pairing with sushi and vegetable dishes such as ratatouille.
16. Celler Alimara Pinzellada Ooo, Terra Alta, Spain
This deeply coloured rosat wine is similar in style to a clarete but made solely from 100% Tempranillo. Showing ripe red fruits, the wine is held together with a little bit of tannin and the structure from the oak aging. Fresh acidity helps to deliver the balance and length typical of this style.
17. Celler Alimara Llumí Negre, Terra Alta, Spain
This wine is 68% Syrah, 17% Tempranillo and 15% Carignan. On the nose, there are hints of raspberry and graphite. The palate is dominated by red fruits, with a slight spice and liqourice undertone.
18. Celler Alimara El Senyal Negre, Terra Alta, Spain
Very floral nose full of lifted ripe strawberries and vanilla fudge with a blackcurrant hint. The palate is all red fruits with plums and strawberries to the fore. Mouth-filling but smooth and approach- able rather than tannic.
19. Celler Alimara La Xispa, Terra Alta, Spain
On the nose, ripe fig and dark fruits dominate with a touch of cedar. The palate is round and full, with smooth tannins and ripe, but not jammy fruit. It shows great concentration, leading to a sustained finish showing graphite and funky spice. This stunning wine is only made in special years from a selection of the best Carignan and Grenache barrels. It is a very limited release of only 2000 bottles, and is keenly priced for its quality.
Table 4: Marta Vines (Portugal and Spain)
22. Azulejo White, Lisbon, Portugal
This light, fresh and zesty Portuguese white is from Lisboa winery Casa Santos Lima's Azulejo range. Native grapes Rabigato, Gouveio, Viosinho and Codega de Larinho are blended to bring a tropical and citrus fruit character. Aromas of green fruit, pear and lemon fall on the palate with a touch of honey and smooth, dry finish. Try with light fish and salads or mild cheeses.
23. Azulejo Red, Lisbon, Portugal
The vineyards produce excellent quality grapes and the wines have a unique regional character well known for the concentration of fruit and colour in the wines. These characteristics are possible not just due to the soil and climatic conditions but also because of the "Sustainable agriculture" (use of non-toxic products and limited fertilization). The frequent press references, national and internationally, about this company and its wines is a testimony of the quality of the work and the products presented under the Casa Santos Lima brand.
24. Pinoso Cepa 50 red, Jumilla, Spain
This delicious red is made exclusively from Monastrell grapes grown on Bodegas Pinoso’s oldest vines, with an average age of around 50 years – hence its name. Despite the high temperatures and dry conditions, these vines are un-irrigated. Pinoso describe it as ‘a surprising wine, capable of evoking the most exquisite nuances from our land’. More prosaically, it’s a lovely ruby red colour with aromas of ripe plums and cherries, overlaid on a spicy vanilla-tinged background. Initially quite dry alongside ripe, dark fruits, with mocha characters.
25. Quinta de Cabriz Edicao Especial Dao
Ageing in 50% new French oak barrel & 50% second use, gives it body & structure for a smooth elegance, without becoming too overpowering. Touriga Nacional forms the backbone of the wine. This is then carefully blended with Alfrocheiro & Aragonez for the delicate structure tannins & blackberries aromas.
26. Moscatel de Favaios Douro, Portugal (Sweet)
Favaios is a sweet Muscat wine made from Muscat grapes intended to be consumed before and after meals. Although it can retain its qualities for several years after bottling, this wine is intended for immediate consumption. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature (23ºC to 25ºC) for around two days, with a intensive skin contact. It is then interrupted by the addition of brandy, resulting in a wine with high levels of alcohol and residual sugar. It is then aged for at least two years in oak vats and stainless-steel containers before being sold.
27. Royal Oporto Colheita Port 2013
Old barrels give power & structure to this port. Ripened fruit, raisins & prunes with a long, elegant finish. Fabulous acidity.
Table 5: Moreno
28. Akarregi Txiki Blanco Txakoli, Basque Country, Spain
29. Rook en Spieëls Reflektief Palomino, South Africa
One of only a handful of single variety, South African Palominos, from certified old 1977 bush vines. The grapes are grown 900m up on the magnificent Piekenierskloof plateau. Made in 100% stainless steel, naturally fermented and kept on it’s fine lees until bottling.Light and delicate with notes of lemon, almond and minerality. A lip-smacking acidity and crisp finish.
30. Henners Sauvignon Blanc, England
Aromatic with classic Sauvignon aromas jumping out of the glass. Dry and flinty with mineral notes, combined with stone fruit, green apple, lime and herbs, it has toastiness on the palate which delivers a great body and length. It’s a wine that’s full of personality and complexity.
31. Charalaboglou White Blend, Macedonia, Greece
The organically grown Malvasia Aromatica and Viognier were harvested together after being selected in small parcels of superstar fruit. This was done on the same day. They were then co-fermented, part in Acacia barrels and part in stainless steel both on wild yeasts from the vineyard. The bottled wine is unfined and unfiltered and glorious.
32. 2800 Cotes du Provence Rose, France
2800 is the number of hours of sunshine the vines get in Provence. Delightfully crisp and refreshing, as Provence rosé should be. Delicate pale salmony pink in colour, with notes of white peaches, redcurrant and mandarin.
33. Rook en Spieëls Kabbelend Cinsault, South Africa
Crunchy Cinsault from South Africa. With a great delicate florals, fresh red cherries and cranberies. This is a juicy wine for autumn with some bite, spicy and easy to drink, while maintaining a good structure.Grown from organic, dry-farmed bushvines on a plot right on the border of Paarl and Swartland. The grapes are very concentrated due to the low rainfall. Natural fermentation occurs in stainless steel with native yeasts.
34. Atlantic Galician Massimo Mencia, Galicia, Spain
Selection of grapes in the vineyard itself, made in stainless steel deposit. at controlled temperature, 13th alcoholic grade, consumption temperature 16o/18o C. Our vineyards are in areas of slate origin on mother rockgranite, rainfall is scarce (between 750/1100mm per year) these are concentrated in the winter months and the average annual temperatures range between 13o-14oC.
35. Pinoso Vermador Monastrell Petit Verdot, Spain
A well-established co-operative in south-eastern Spain that dates back to the 1930s, but in a region with a wine-making tradition that stretches back to Roman times. The vineyards lie inland at an altitude of around 600 metres, helping to mitigate the effects of the excessive summer heat. A new, young, enthusiastic team has embraced new technology and since the 1990s started to convert much of the vineyards to ORGANIC production. It is some of these great value organic wines we have chosen to import.
36. Diatomists Manzanilla Sherry, Spain 375ml
A beautiful, layered Manzanilla with a floral nose, notes of apricot, baked apple, bread and a Seabreeze salinity on the palate. A perfect aperitif.
37. Godeilia Libamus Dolce Mencia, Spain 50cl
This is the only sweet Mencia wine made. Produced using the best Mencia grapes, which are harvested late - when over ripe, after they have started to dry on the vine to get the full fruity aromas. Then further dried by storing at 5ºC before fermentation. Underlying minerals hints together with a beautiful balance between residual sugar and acidity. Sweet and concentrated mouth feel, that is surprisingly fresh and elegant with a velvety smooth finish.
Table 6: Jolly Merchants Bulgaria & Romania
40. Rosturi Feteasca Alba & Feteasca Regala White, Romania
Rosturi is a Romanian word with deep meaning, roughly translated as goals and purpose. It embodies a philosophical concept combining the "reason and joy for living" reflecting the depth and consistency of this wine, conveying the idea that wine tells stories and carries profound significance.
41. Bessa Enira White Blend, Bulgaria
Enira White is made from the classic southern-Rhone blend of 46% Viognier, 31% Marsanne and 23% Roussanne. The grapes were hand-harvested and aged in oak for 6 months prior to release. Vibrant & aromatic, it has a nose of lemon zest, quince, elderflower and acacia. The palate is rich but balanced by a good level of acidity which carries the fruit-driven finish. A great pair with roast pork.
42. Odessos Clairet, (Light Red) Bulgaria
The grapes are picked by hand in small boxes and transported to a cold room. The chilled grapes are sorted by hand and crushed in small open top fermenters. The crushed grapes are cooled and cold-soaked for 3 days until the desired color is achieved, after which they are pressed. The must naturally increases its temperature and begins spontaneous alcoholic fermentation. The temperature is controlled in the range of 18-22°С. After 14 days the wine is transferred to small Bulgarian barrels for 3 months. Bulgarian barrels for malolactic fermentation and on the fine lees and 3 months in a stainless-steel.
43. Logodaj Melnik 55, Bulgaria
Logodaj Winery was established in 1994 and is situated in the very heart of the picturesque Struma valley. It is the sunniest and the hottest part of Bulgaria with long traditions in winemaking. .Broad Leaved Melnik and Early Melnik Vine grape varieties thrive here, and are only grown in this part of the world.
44. Domaine Bessa Valley Enira Red, Bulgaria
Domaine Bessa Valley is one of the first major foreign investments in the Bulgarian wine industry in the early 2000s by Count Stephan von Neipperg (owner of a few châteaux in Bordeaux, France). It is located about 150 km Southeast of the Bulgarian capital Sofia, near the city of Plovdiv. The valley borders with the Rhodope Mountains on the South, and with hills of 230 m above sea level on the North, which offers an ideal location. The soils are predominantly clay and limestone.
45. Rosturi Merlot Cabernet Feteasca Red, Romania
Crama DeMatei Rosturi Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Feteasca Neagra is a deep ruby red, complex, rich and with elegant aromas that start with wild blackberries, pass through sweet red fruits and end with elegant notes of bitter chocolate, spices and almond liqueur. Pleasant acidity, velvety, round tannins and a sweet and well-integrated alcohol.
Table 7: Alliance
46. Antech Blanquette de Limoux Francoise Sparkling, France
The vineyard area is widely scattered among the hillsides overlooking the Aude, starting a few miles south of the city of Carcassonne to a little beyond Limoux itself. At its heart, of course, is the village of Saint-Hilaire where it all began Antech make wines in two distinct styles. Most is produced using the Champagne method, whereby there is a first fermentation in tank and then, with the addition of yeast and sugar, a second fermentation in bottle. Wines are then left to age for at least a couple of years.
47. Funkstille Gruner Veltliner, Austria
The winery is energy neutral, producing energy from their Biogas plant and a Photovoltaic system which produces more energy than is required. The grapes are pressed and the must is fermented in stainless steel tank with selected yeasts for 15 to 25 days at controlled temperatures which get warmer the nearer they get to the end of fermentation. There is no malolactic fermentation but the wine benefits from 8 weeks of lees contact. Gentle fining and cold stabilisation.
48. Mas Oliviers Faugeres Blanc, France
Faugères bottled wines and is well regarded for its quality. Vineyards that face the Mediterranean sea but are some 300m above sea level enable Faugères to benefit from the long summer sunshine but with heavier spring and autumn rainfall, and cooler temperatures than are found elsewhere in the Languedoc. With a philosophy of lutte raisonnée, and where possible adherence to organic principles, this compelling Languedoc winery offers wines that are generous, with plentiful ripe fruit, value and character.
49. Produttori Di Manduria Alice Verdeja, Puglia, Italy
As well as making high quality examples of Puglia's most famous vinous export, this leading producer is well versed in producing fascinating whites from Fiano and Verdeca. But it is with the poetically titled Elegia that the extraordinary levels of quality come to light. Made from old bush vines up to 50 years old it creates a wine of intense dark berry fruit with wonderful balsamic end notes and excellent balance.
50. Mas Oliviers Faugeres Rouge, France
Vineyards that face the Mediterranean sea but are some 300m above sea level enable Faugères to benefit from the long summer sunshine but with heavier spring and autumn rainfall, and cooler temperatures than are found elsewhere in the Languedoc. With a philosophy of lutte raisonnée, and where possible adherence to organic principles, this compelling Languedoc winery offers wines that are generous, with plentiful ripe fruit, value and character.
51. Montsable Pinot Noir, Languedoc, France
Traditional Burgundian methods are used for the vinification - pre fermentation maceration to extract colour and perfume before tannin followed by a gentle fermentation ensure maximum varietal intensity. A relatively low temperature ferment (24°C) helps to preserve the delicate and subtle notes of Pinot Noir. 10% of the wine is aged for 3 months in new French Oak.
52. Baglio Gibellina U Passimiento, Sicily
Baglio Gibellina is situated in picturesque Sicily where its vineyards are surrounded by the hills of Salemi and Santa Ninfa.Old vineyards located between 300-600m above sea level are grown on a mixture of clay and volcanic soils with limited yields allowing for the production of outstanding wines with incredible food matching potential.
53. Bodegas Altolandon Dulce Eniro Ice Wine, Spain
This golden, almost amber coloured wine has a very intense, appealing nose of sweet tropical fruits, peach, apricot, citrus fruits and some spice. The palate is packed full of white fleshed and stone fruits, with the medium body ending with a long sweet finish, supported by crisp acidity. Clean and fresh, very mineral, hints of honey and plenty of persistence.
Table 8: Condor
54. Viña Salort Albariño, Canelones, Uruguay
Canelones is the epicentre of the Uruguayan wine industry. Running from the north-west of the capital Montevideo, the area runs in an arc to the Atlantic coast east of the city. The flat, low-lying vineyards, so atypical of South America, are densely planted and responsible for around 60% of Uruguay’s total production. Famous for its Tannat, the area is also home to international varietals that appreciate the moderate coastal climate, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
55. Los Poetas Semillon, Uco Valley, Argentina
This is a wine with delicate fruity aromas, typical notes of white flowers, some herbal notes and tropical fruits. Its freshness reminds of just-picked grapes. This is followed by a fruity acidity, and no oak, resulting in a good mouthfeel to be enjoyed now. Los Poetas Semillón is an elegant and approachable wine, making it ideal to accompany simple food.
56. La Despensa Cinsault Blend, Colchagua, Chile
The Cinsault, Marsanne and Roussanne for this wine come from our own, organically farmed vineyard, and the Pais is from 150 years-old vines about 20 minutes away from us. We farm and manage this vineyard; we help the owner produces high-quality grapes that he can sell for a premium.
57. Ojas Del Sur Malbec, Patagonia, Argentina
Vibrant violet colour with an intense aroma of plums, raspberries, black fruits and blackberries. Subtle floral notes, with strawberry and violet. In the mouth it has earthy, mineral notes with a medium structure, balanced with soft tannins.
58. La Despensa Estate Sangiovese, Colchagua, Chile
La Despensa Wines from Chile’s Colchagua Valley is owned, organically-farmed and operated by Matt Ridgway, originally from Dorset, and his Chilean wife Ana. La Despensa is focused on varieties that are not what you’d typically expect from Chile, such as the traditional Rhône grapes of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. They also offer a rare example from Chile of Italy’s signature grape Sangiovese and even rarer and very old-vine Pais from Colchagua, where there are just 50 or so hectares left of these ancient vines in the entire valley. La Despensa produces high-quality, fresh, unoaked and deliciously drinkable wines that invite a second glass. Hand-picked grapes. Open-top bin fermentation with native yeasts. 14 days from picking to pressing, no extended maceration. Aged 100% in Flextank.
59. Alandes Concrete Tank Red, Mendoza, Argentina
Fresh plums, violets, blueberry, crushed-stone and mineral aromas on the nose lead to a fresh and brightly fruited, medium-bodied palate with firm, silky tannins. From the inception of the winery in 1999 Karim’s winemaking philosophy has been centred around the use of his historic concrete fermentation tanks, which provide textural interest and full varietal expression in the resulting wines. 100% fermented and aged in small concrete vats, no oak.
60. Requingua Toro di Piedra Cabernet Carmenere
This is a complex and serious wine. The nose shows dark fruits, a mixture of spices and some leather. Firm tannins support flavours of bitter chocolate, roasting coffee and dark intense fruits. This is structured and intense displaying a wonderful concentration of fruit.
61. Vina Salort Cabernet Franc Tannat, Uruguay
Complex nose with tobacco leaf, spice, raspberry and cassis fruits; smooth and elegant on the palate with lovely refreshment, underpinned by the plum and dark chocolate character of Tannat.
Table 9: Boutinot
62. Cave de l’Ormarine Extra Brut Méthode Traditionnelle
Produced using the principles of 'agriculture raisonnée', this has been made with the traditional method. Classified as a 'VMQS', it has undergone a second fermentation in bottle before ageing on its lees for at least 9 months.
63. Cicada Blanc by Chante Cigale, France
An unusual blend of Viognier (30%), Picpoul Blanc (30%) and Grenache Blanc (40%). Sourced from clay limestone soils in Richerenes in the Vaucluse for the Grenache Blanc and Picpoul, with the Viognier sourced in the Northern Rhône (so the wine is classified as Vin de France). Vinified in stainless steel, with a short maceration of one week. Alex Favier then puts the final blend together.
64. Kleine Oranjerie Flora & Fauna Viognier, South Africa
A classic varietal nose of jasmine, white peach and fruit blossom, with a whiff of white pepper. The palate is generous, and richly flavoured balanced by bright, zimgy acidity and with a gingery, textural finish.
65. Dye Bleeding Skin Contact Grenache Gris, South Africa
It really is good, its clean and fresh with just a touch of grip from the skin contact making it a really good food wine. Tried tonight with some barbecued pork rib eyes with jersey royals and asparagus-great match!
66. Peter Lehmann Black Queen Sparkling Shiraz, Australia
Deep crimson in colour with red and purple hues. Lifted chocolate, vanilla, dark fruits and a touch of Christmas cake on the nose. Soft supple and silky tannins, the wine is abundant in rich dark blue fruits with a lovely mouth filling generosity. Gentle beading and delicate, soft mousse make the palate luscious. A brooding, savoury dark chocolate backbone of flavour balances with sweet, perfumed oak notes leading to a great length of blackberry jam and satsuma plum conserve. The fruit sweetness is apparent but balanced by the complexity of fruit-weight and time spent on tirage prior to disgorgement.
67. Cicada Rouge by Chante Cigale, France
The Cicada takes its name from the emblem of the Domaine – Chante Cigale – the famed ‘singing cicadas’ of Provence. Fresh raspberry fruits on the nose, flavours are more ripe cherry with a touch of spice. The Carignan adds a bit of soul to the vibrant Grenache, nicely balanced acidity with supple tannins. 68. Bacalhôa Terra Boa Tinto, Portugal
68. Bacalhôa Terra Boa Tinto, Portugal
Aromas of ripe bramble fruit, plum and a touch of spice. Generous on the palate with fresh red cherry and blackberry leaf characters - supple tannins give structure, all rounded off with a touch of spice on the juicy finish.
69 Domaine Les Evigneaux, AOP Rasteau
The nose is complex with notes of blackcurrant, raspberry and a hint of vanilla. The palate is a winning contrast of fruit and meaty notes, with robust but well integrated tannins that could easily cellar for a further 3-5 years.
70. Il Cascinone Palazzina Moscato Passito sweet 375ml
Palazzina vineyard is on the Il Cascinone estate. Vine yield is 3000 litres per hectare. The fruit is hand harvested in the second half of October (about one month later than the usual Moscato harvest). The grapes are dried on 'graticci' - a traditional Italian rush mat. During this time 40% of the fruit's weight is lost by water evaporation. In mid-December the whole bunches are pressed and then a slow fermentation is undertaken in oak barrels for 2 months followed by 12 months ageing prior to bottling
Table 10: Hallgarten
71. Micro-Cosme Sauvignon Viognier, France
A delicious blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier, where expressive notes of lemon, grapefruit, boxwood, elderberry and mango lead to a vibrant and fresh palate full of harmony with a thirst-quenching finish.
72. Xanadu Circa 77 Chardonnay, Margaret River, WA
The bouquet of this fresh, fruit-driven Chardonnay displays honeydew melon, pear, and citrus characters with underlying hints of loquats and hay. Oak is merely a bystander, yet its subtle influence adds another layer to the fruit aromas. The palate is medium bodied offering gala apples and stone fruits with a delicate creamy texture derived from lees stirring. A bright refreshing wine; crisp and dry, with a lingering fruit finish.
73. Tahbilk Old Vine Marsanne Museum release, Australia
The wine was made reductively, without contact with oxygen to preserve the fresh, fruity character. After destemming the grapes were lightly crushed and cooled through a heat exchanger, then pressed. The pressings were vinified separately; each was clarified and fermented with neutral yeasts at 10 to 12°C. The wine did not undergo malolactic conversion to preserve its crisp character. It was then stabilised, medium filtered and blended prior to bottling.
74. Olifantsberg, Old Vine Chenin Blanc, South Africa
A refined Chenin Blanc showing aromas of crisp green apples, white pear and delicate pineapple layered with subtle oak nuances. Rich and full, with a good depth of fruit and a refreshing feel to balance the rich and creamy palate.
75. Micro-Cosme Grenache Pinot Noir, France
This fusion of Grenache and Pinot Noir delivers beguiling notes of strawberry compote, gingerbread, souk spices, and heirloom rose in a blend that is vibrant and complex.
76. Bruce Jack Tumbleweed Big Sky Syrah, South Africa
A Syrah bursting with aromatic complexity, offering notes of bright red fruit, floral nuances, and subtle earthy undertones. The silky palate is full of juicy raspberry and cranberry, seamlessly intertwined with a hint of pepper. Polished and refreshing, through to a well-balanced, enduring finish.
77. La Rioja Alta 'Viña Ardanza' Rioja Reserva, Spain
The Tempranillo grapes come from the La Cuesta vineyard, in Cenicero and the Montecillo vineyard in Fuenmayor. Both sites are over 30 years-old and their soils are predominantly clay-limestone. The Garnacha grapes come from ‘La Pedriza’, a 70-hectare vineyard with deep rocky soils at 500 metres’ elevation in Tudelilla in Rioja Oriental. This vineyard site offers outstanding conditions for growing Garnacha. La Rioja Alta is committed to respecting and protecting the environment. In the vineyard, treatments are limited, investments have been made into clean energy sources and water is reused. Insect shelters have been installed in vineyards, promoting environmentally friendly plant health defence while increasing the biodiversity in the vineyard. The grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness.
78. Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz, Victoria, Australia
After 15 years of tirelessly building the name of Mount Langi Ghiran, Trevor knew it was time for the brand to go to the next level. At the same time, the Rathbone family were formulating a new wine business focusing on wineries located in premium regions with the potential for excellence in a specific varietal. Yering Station in the Yarra Valley was the first piece in the strategy and in late 2002 Mount Langi Ghiran became the perfect next piece. Trevor stayed on as head winemaker until 2004 when Dan Buckle became Chief Winemaker.
Table 11: Antipodean Sommelier Australia & New Zealand
79. Mino & Co Senor Vino Vermentino, Australia
The Signor Vino Vermentino by Mino & Co. is unoaked expressing its distinctive varietal characteristics with lively aromas of citrus, green apple and a touch of Jasmine. There’s a supple mid palate, with crisp acidity and a delicate blend of mandarin, peach and pear fruits. The palate finishes with fresh grapefruit-tinged acidity, giving way to a fresh and cleansing finish with a hint of pineapple.
80. Snapper Rock Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
New Zealand's Snapper Rock have won many international awards for their range of wines. They aim to deliver affordable, fruit-driven styles of wine that capture the maritime climate and unique terroir. Grapes are sourced from their vineyards around Marlborough and Hawkes Bay, with local knowledge of young winemakers adding modern flair to their wines.
81. Two Rivers Convergence Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough NZ
A convergence of flavours from five separate vineyards, this is classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at its finest. An abundance of crushed fresh herbs, tomato leaf, gooseberry and fennel. The fleshy yet lively palate has a lovely creamy texture and is dry with a bright juicy finish.Established in 2004, Two Rivers of Marlborough takes its name from the iconic rivers that feed the wine growing heart of Marlborough’s renowned Wairau and Awatere Valleys.It was in the Awatere valley, overlooking the braided river, that founder and winemaker David Clouston spent his childhood. He now lives in the Wairau valley, where he has made his home and his mark on the wine industry.
82. Two Rivers Juliet Riesling, Marlborough, NZ
Aromas of Kaffir lime, lemon and Jasmine blossom are mixed with hazelnuts and a touch of spice. The palate is bright and pure with a beautiful grainy texture, honeysuckle, and ripe citrus flavours. This waxy textured riesling has great concentration and a lovely balance of sweetness and mouth-watering acidity.
83. Snapper Rock Pinot Noir, Marlborough, NZ
Bright garnet in colour. Perfumed nose of fresh cherries, cinnamon and all spice with savoury undertones. Spicy tannins are matched with pure crushed red berries and dried herbs on the palate. Persistant flavours of tamarillo lead onto a lingering dry mineral finish.
84. Mino & Co Growers Touch Durif, Australia
A Growers Touch, focuses on the production of more traditional varietals, all grown locally out of the Riverina and by farmers who we have worked with for two decades. The label offers credit to the farmers responsible for growing the grapes. It showcases local fruit & places emphasis on the importance of 'terroir'.
85. Brothers at War Pendee Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa, Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon from the Eden Vale, land of glorious Oz Rieslings. From the brothers' Pendee Farm Vineyard, planted in the 1960s, just a few kilometres away from the famous Stonegarden Vineyard in Springton, Eden Valley. This site was selected for its incredible soils, its distinct sub-climate, and for its ability to produce truly unique varietal wines that are truly reflective of the region. Fruit from this vineyard produces award-winning wines because of their elegance and poise.
86. Silent Noise Shiraz Grenache Zinfandel, Mclaren Vale, Australia
The SGZ is all about the final blending of three McLaren Vale varieties; Shiraz, Grenache and Zinfandel. After careful consideration of the individual parcels of these wines that were available to Charlie he created this wine with thoughts of the contribution each variety would make to the resultant blend. 40% Shiraz, 20% Grenache and 40% Zinfandel was the magic formula.
Table 12: North South
87. Portal Calcada Patusco Vinho Verde, Portugal
Patusco Vinho Verde has a citrus yellow color with greenish hints. Fruity aroma with intense citric notes giving freshness and joviality to the versatile and pleasant set. Slightly “petillant”, fresh and balanced.
88. Cortese Nostru Catarratto, Sicily, Italy
Aromas of peach, apricot, stewed apple, citrus and blossom. On the palate, there is a sharp acidity with notes of minerality, apple and fresh, yellow citrus.
89. Geografico Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy
A jewel of incomparable beauty lies in the heart of Tuscany: the Chianti hills. In 1961, seventeen farmers gathered here to relaunch the local economy and give voice to Tuscany's countryside. So, it began an adventure destined to write the history of Tuscan wine: “Agricoltori del Chianti Geografico”. Its winegrowers have always worked hard to protect the ancient art of tradition and to enhance the excellence of the territory. The name ("Geografico") clearly identifies their deep-rooted belonging to the lands of Gaiole, Radda, and Castellina, the cradle of Chianti Classico.
90. Odd Lot Pinot Noir, California, USA
At the winery, the fruit is carefully sorted then destemmed, crushed and fermented at warm temperatures in stainless steel fermenters. Gentle punch downs are performed several times a day. Once dry, the must is pressed into stainless steel tanks for settling, then racked prior to aging on both new and neutral French oak. The time on oak imparts nuanced notes of vanilla and toast.
91. Cortese Nerello Mascalese, Sicily, Italy
This is a lightly oaked, organic red wine from Sicily. On the nose, there are armoas of spice and leather. On the palate, the spice and leather is accompanied by red cherries and a hint of black fruit. This is a very drinkable wine with excellent depth and freshness.
92. Dona Paula Altitude Series 1350, Uco Valley, Argentina
50% Cabernet Franc, 45% Malbec, 5% Casavecchia. This complex and balanced wine of a deep violet color is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Casavecchia. The Cabernet Franc variety contributes very spicy and floral notes, whereas the Malbec gives the wine aromas of red fruit. In the mouth, it has a long and highly persistent finish due to its tannins. A very elegant and well-structured blend.
93. Negrar Appassimento Rosso, Veneto, Italy
Rich in texture, deep and plummy with uplifting notes of red cherry and violet. Spiced vanilla notes and soft tannins perfectly round the palate.
94. De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon, Australia 375ml
Good rains during January initiated an early botrytis development, this was followed by a warm dry February and March which halted the progress until the grapes were ripe and the timing of showers of rain just prior to Easter re-ignited the botytis with harvest starting mid April and progressive harvesting of fruit over the next 4 weeks allowed us to pick each vineyard when at its best for botrytis flavour and sweetness.
Table 13: Vindies 1
95. Matawhero Pinot Gris, Gisborne, NZ
After another good growing season in Gisborne, the Pinot Gris grapes exhibited wonderful intense flavours and good aromatics. Once at optimal ripeness, the grapes for this wine were harvested in the cool of the morning and quickly transported to the winery for speedy processing. After gentle pressing the juice was kept cool and clarified slightly. Fermentation was carried out using cool temperatures as well, with a yeast perfectly suited to expressing the best characteristics of pinot gris. This vibrant wine needed only the smallest adjustment prior to filtration to fully express the ripe flavours and aromas which developed during the season.
96. Matawhero Church House Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Gisborne, NZ
The grapes for the Matawhero Church House Barrel Fermented Chardonnay are grown from two select parcels from the Tietjen vineyard in the Hexton Hills or “Golden Slopes” appellation of Gisborne. The site has had a rich history in producing award-winning Chardonnay for over 20 years. It is made is made using the Mendoza clone of Chardonnay.The vines achieved good ripeness and with low yields came excellent flavours and weight to the fruit.
97. Matawhero Irwin Chardonnay, Gisborne, NZ
This narrow 10km strip is made up of small parcels of elevated sloping land. Medium to heavy Kaiti clay base material is overlaid with 20-30cm of light black topsoil, with influences from the limestone foothills. These conditions allow vines to grow with a balance suited to super-premium wine making.
98. Matawhero Merlot, Gisborne, NZ
With some lovely warm late season weather in Gisborne, the Merlot grapes exhibited wonderful intense flavours and good colour. Once at optimal ripeness, the grapes were machine harvested in the cool of the evening. The grapes were destemmed and crushed at the winery to a tank. After a two-day soak, the juice was fermented on skins for 10 days. During the early stages of fermentation, the wine was rigourously pumped over to extract colour and flavour, without harsh tannins. The wine then underwent malolactic fermentation on oak. After maturation, the wine was filtered and bottled.
99. Domaine Salmon Muscadet, Loire, France
The gold dress makes us discover a wine rich in notes of candied fruit haloed with a point of lime and caramel. The mouth is structured, mineral, finished with a good persistence and giving this wine personality and character.
100. Domaine Salmon Unoaked Chardonnay, Loire, France
A Chardonnay from the Loire Valley - approximately the same latitude as Chablis. A pale-yellow colour with green highlights, aromas of William pear, liquorice, with a biscuit and hazelnut finish. The mouth is tonic, cheerful, finished with a mineral touch characterizing a wine of character.
101. Domaine Salmon Pinot Gris, Loire, France
A rare Pinot Gris from the Loire Valley. Full, intense aromas with hints of peach and mandarin. A very slight touch of sweetness on the palate, perfectly balanced by a gentle acidity and mineral finish.
102. Jeanneret Riesling, Clare Valley, Australia
Perfect with Kingfish Ceviche, fresh lime, Vietnamese mint and chilli. Or simply pair it with fish and chips straight out of the butchers paper at the beach.
103. Bodegas Peique Godello, Galicia, Spain
Straw in colour with greenish highlights. This intense candid white evokes tropical fruits scents on the nose. Buttery, crisp and pleasing on the palate, with a delicate finish. Fresh and genuine.Pre-fermentation maceration: 6 – 7 hours at 10ºC. Alcoholic fermentation: 10 days. Ageing: In tanks, breeding on fine lees for 5 months.
104. Pierre Antonin Sauvage Orange, Languedoc, France
A Vin de France... so it's nice to take a different route than the prescribed one. Pierre and Antonin are doing this by working with a hybrid and mold-resistant grape, the Souvignier Gris. This grape even requires up to 15 times fewer powdery mildew treatments than conventional organic farming. So, super good for the environment...
Table 14: Vindies 2
105. Haneweld Schwerdt Spatbugunder, Pfaltz, Germany
A fruit laden nose opens into a smooth and creamy mouthfeel is full of focused red fruits and just a hint of vanilla spice. A very good (and delicious) example of German Pinot Noir!
106. Castiadas Capo Ferrato Cannonau, Sardinia, Italy
The Cannonau Capo Ferraro Rei from Cantina Castiadas is a tribute to the passion and respect for the Sardinian terroir. Grown in the picturesque southeastern area of the island, the vines benefit from ideal sun exposure and sea breezes, enhancing the growth of superior quality grapes. The winemaking process, carried out traditionally in stainless steel vats, aims to preserve the fruit's integrity and highlight the natural qualities of the grape. Visually, the wine displays a deep ruby red color with violet hues, indicating youth and vitality. The nose is captivated by an intense combination of blackberry and plum aromas, enriched with notes of tobacco, leather, and light spices, including cocoa and vanilla. On the palate, the wine presents a well-balanced tannic structure and a long, velvety finish. Perfect with robust dishes such as red meat roasts, game, and aged cheeses, the Capo Ferraro Rei is ideal for special occasions, offering a tasting experience that celebrates the best of Sardinian winemaking.
107. Lionel Osmin & Cie Fer de Soif Marcillac, France
The Fer de Soif Mansois Marcillac from Domaine Lionel Osmin & Cie is a red wine from the Marcillac region in the Southwest. Perfect for moments of sharing and conviviality. A smooth and characterful red: A tannic and rustic wine. A thirst quencher.... This wine from Marcillac in Aveyron, sincere and generous, is aimed at epicureans, lovers of local cuisine and peasant tradition.
108. Sottano Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
Deep red colour, with bright purple hues. Aromas of ripe red fruits such as plums and raspberries, complexed by delicate chocolate and vanilla provided by the oak. This is a dark, brooding, oak laden version, crammed with plums, damson and mulberry fruits. Total tastebud domination. Good structure and velvety tannins give it an elegant long end. Cries out for rare beef, preferably on the bone.
109. Beatrice Appassimento Salento, Italy
This wine shows an intense ruby colour, with rich notes of dried fruit, tobacco and leather. It is full, with velvety and persistent tannins. It is packed full of red and black fruits, with a long, fresh finish.
110. Son Vich Expression Liebre Tempranillo, Majorca, Spain
Deep cherry coloured. On the nose it is a balance of fruits and minerals, exploding all its youth and complexity explodes. Pleasing, voluminous and elegant on the attack, with texture denoting its variety and longevity. Long finish with balanced acidity.
111. Lanzerac Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Lanzerac Wine Estate, situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands in Stellenbosch is a 326 year old winery with a very rich history, producing award winning wines of excellence and superior quality. As a point of interest, Lanzerac bottled the first Pinotage in the world. Their Cabernet is a full-bodied wine with excellent structure and a lingering aftertaste.
112. Avalon Zinfandel, California, USA
Avalon wines are named after the legendary Isle of Avalon, a place steeped in history and tradition. At Avalon, they try to combine modern technology with traditional wine making techniques. Lovely aromas of red cherries, black fruit, redcurrants and raspberries with mocha spice and generous oak. Zinfully indulgent!
Table 15: English Sparkling
113. Bridewell Wilcote Sparkling, West Oxon, England
We have our own organically certified vineyard attached to the walled garden. We produce sparkling wine made from the Phoenix and Orion grape varieties. Our wine sales help to fund Bridewell and also provide a focus for our working day because the vines and grapes need careful tending. Grape harvest is usually in October and involves a huge number of gardeners and volunteers as the grapes must be picked and transported to the winemaker on the same day.
114. Hundred Hills Preamble Sparkling, Oxfordshire, England
Delicate plum and pears on the nose evolving into the rich apricots, peaches and ripe limes on the palate that are a trademark of our Preamble wines. A rich, long and luxuriant sparkling from 2018, perfect for any celebration and a beautiful accompaniment to many different dishes and desserts.
115. Hundred Hills Rose sparkling, Oxfordshire, England
A luxuriant array of ripe fraises de bois, raspberries and hibiscus from the warm and generous 2018 vintage. Pristine red fruit notes fill the palate and stay with you long after the glass is finished.
116. Hundred Hills Blanc de Blanc, Oxfordshire, England
White floral aromas emerging with rich lemons, limes and yuzu delicately filling the palate while white peaches and more exotic notes emerge. Already harmonious and complex but still tense and evolving in the bottle. A worthy successor to the 2017, which sold out soon after release, this is a landmark wine for Hundred Hills and English sparkling’s with an anticipated peak in the late 2020s.
117. Real Dry 0% ABV, 750ml, Buckinghamshire, England
A fine Sparkling Tea, made using pan-fired Dragonwell green tea. Enjoy as a non-alcoholic sparkling white alternative.Zesty and light bodied. A fragrant hit of lemon meringue on the nose, leading to chestnut and hay. Fresh on the palate with flavours of sweet lemons and a dry, chocolatey finish.Partners perfectly with shellfish, Pan-Asian dishes and green vegetables.
118. Real Sec 0& ABV 750ml, Buckinghamshire, England
Fresh, fragrant, sparkling and ready for you to share, alcohol free.Ideal as a celebration drink – with a cork to pop – and suits being served in a champagne flute. This is a premium kombucha fermented as a sparkling wine from exquisite loose leaf teas. With notes of rhubarb, white peach and blackcurrant, Royal Flush is brewed from a first flush Darjeeling, the queen of teas.Fruit and spice flavours round out the acids to make it soft and delicate.
Table 16: Bordeaux
119. Chateau Les Tourelles Bordeaux Dry White, France
Château Les Tourelles Bordeaux Blanc is a dry white from the 2023 vintage. Made from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, this wine has a delicate citrus tang and fresh acidity.From the historic Vignobles Darriet, Château Les Tourelles captures the essence of Bordeaux winemaking.Situated in the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, this estate boasts 10 hectares of prime vineyard land, equally split between Merlot/Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon.
120. Chateau Les Tourelles Bordeaux Red, France
Enticing aromas of fresh red fruits, such as cherry and raspberry with a strawberry jam note. The wine is aged for 12 months in stainless steel meaning those juicy primary characters are preserved with a nice fresh acidity. Onto the palate, more darker fruits emerge like blackberry and blueberry. A easy-drinking youthful style of Bordeaux.
121. Chateau Grandis Haut-Medoc 2011, France
On the nose, showing a lot if tertiary cedar, tobacco, and leather. In the mouth notes of cassis, black plum, blackberries, and graphite In the mouth, complex notes of dark chocolate, juniper bushes, clove, dark plum. Well-integrated tannins, long full-bodied aftertaste
122. Sichel Saint Emilion Declassified Grand Vin De Bordeaux, 2023, France
This deep purple wine opens with nuances of ripe and candied fruit (blackcurrant, cherry) underlined by notes of vanilla and cinnamon. Supple, the attack opens the way to a perfectly balanced, tasty and aromatic palate. The finish lingers on a velvety texture, confirming the finesse and undeniable charm of this beautiful bottle. It will go wonderfully on meat in sauce as well as on a nice piece of grilled beef.
123. Sichel Declassified Pauillac 2023, Bordeaux, France
Sourced from one of the three first growths in Pauillac this is silky smooth with red cherry and cassis fruit and hints of tobacco. The tannins are well rounded and it's balanced and classy.
124. Chateau Les Tourelles Cadillac Noble Late (Sweet)
This is quite a delight and full of spicy, white peach characters and a sublime jasmine perfume. On the palate, its fresh and bursting with peach and apricot flavours. The grapes are grown at 1,000m on 15-20-year-old vines rooted in gravel and limestone soils. Hand-harvested and traditionally vinified in stainless steel tanks, the wine undergoes gentle clarification after blending. The result is a beautifully balanced wine with an impressive backbone of elegant minerality, making it both refreshing and complex
Table 17: Maison Marques Et Domaines
125. Louis Roederer Collection 245, Champagne, France
Lovely golden yellow hue. Steady lively bubbles. Bouquet of yellow fruits (nectarine) and ripe, concentrated citrus (lemon) complemented by sweet notes of petals, pollen, sugared almonds and wheat. We find an impressively ripe, complex and intense fruit which elevates the pure and intense bouquet interwoven with smoky overtones. The palate is velvety, unctuous, rich and juicy. The bubbles have an almost saline character to them and coat the palate with a broad and concentrated texture. The wine reveals an exceptional balance between structure and a crisp, powdery, saline chalky freshness. Smoky and slightly oaky notes linger on a deliciously well-honed finish.
126. Meerlust Chardonnay, Stellenbosch South Africa
Partial whole bunch pressing and static settling takes place overnight with some solids remaining in the juice. The juice is then transferred to 60% new tight grain Allier French Oak and 40% second fill 300 litre barrels for fermentation. Half of the barrels are inoculated with selected Chardonnay yeast, while the other half undergo un-inoculated, spontaneous fermentation. After fermentation, the wine is given a racking to remove heavy lees and returned to barrel for malolactic fermentation. The wine is barrel matured for 12 months before bottling.
127. Mazzei Ser Lapo Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy
Ruby garnet in colour with aromas of Morello cherry, spice, leather and cigar box. On the palate, Morello cherry shines through along with delicious savoury undertones and a touch of spice. Structured with fine tannins balanced with good minerality and acidity make for a food friendly wine with a rich, long finish. Will pair excellently with pasta with rich/game sauces, stews, grilled red meats, semi-mature cheeses.
128. Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa
A classic Bordeaux-style blend, this wine has an intense, opaque deep ruby colour. Bright and vivacious in the glass, with deep, dark fruit, cassis, plum and black cherry. There is a pronounced minerality on the nose with graphite, cedar smoke and cigar box bouquet. The perfectly formed, ripe tannins are densely packed and tightly woven but remain lithe and almost powdery, giving the wine a generous opulence even at this early phase of its development. Drink with venison, game, pot roasts and noble cheese over the next 10-15 years.
129. Marques de Murrieta Rioja Reserva, Spain
Grapes are first de-stemmed and then fermented in temperature controlled, stainless steel tanks for 8 days, with constant skin contact. During fermentation wine is both pumped over the cap of grape skins at the top of the tank (remontage), and also the cap is pressed into the fermenting wine (pigeage). Both these processes ensure a perfect colour and aroma extraction, without producing excessive tannin. Afterwards the solid parts of the grapes are pressed in vertical presses with double screws. This is a smooth and slow treatment that favours the extraction of the colour and tannins that reside in the skin of the grapes.
130. Ramos Pinto Adriano White Port, Portugal
Founded by Adriano Ramos Pinto in 1880, Casa Ramos Pinto rapidly became noted for its innovative and enterprising strategies, including the use of distinctive art styles on its bottles. Ramos Pinto Port Wines are prepared in the vinification centre of Quinta do Bom Retiro. Porto Ramos Pinto White Reserva is a delicate wine. Produced from the most prestigious grape varieties from the Demarcated Douro Region, it is the result of a rigorous selection of wines aged in oak casks in the estates cellars for an average of seven years.
131. Ramos Pinto 10-Year-Old Tawny, Portugal
Reddish tawny to the rim. The rich aroma has a ripe fruit tones with spicy vanilla notes. On the palate, its smooth sweet texture shows mellow ripe fruit with a ripe raisin and spicy wood tone and a bright fresh finish with hints of sweet red fruits and dark chocolate.
Table 18: Mentzendorff
132. Bollinger Special Cuvee Champagne, France
A golden colour with a beautifully fine mousse. The nose is aromatic and complex with ripe fruit and spicy aromas. Roasted apples, apple compote and peaches burst on the palate. Brioche and notes of fresh walnut linger on the lasting finish. A subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity.
133. Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc, Walker Bay, South Africa
Southern Right is a small Pinotage and Sauvignon blanc specialist located on a strikingly beautiful 448 ha property in the cool, maritime, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley appellation. The wines are named after the rare Southern Right whales, which frequent the cool South Atlantic Walker Bay, 3 kilometres from the vineyards, comprised 54% Clay-rich shale derived soil and 46% Table Mountain Sandstone derived soil.
134. Langlois Clos Saint-Florent Saumur, Loire, France
Golden yellow colour, with an attractive nose mixing aromas of dry or very ripe fruits. A full and rich palate, with aromas of crystallized fruits. A very nice length. A gastronomic wine thanks to its consistency, it complements elaborate dishes such as fish in white butter, shellfish in sauce, poultry and cheese even with herbs. It can also be enjoyed as an aperitif.
135. Bodegas Hidalgo Pasada Pastrana Manzanilla Sherry, Spain
Clean, delicate and faintly yeasty on the nose. Dry, light, crisp but tremendously complex on the palate. Classic notes of salted almonds and orange peel. Power and refreshment combine to create the most complex and cerebral Manzanilla.
136. Henriques & Henriques Malvasia 10 YO Madeira 50cl
Intense and deep coloured with intense aromas of nuts, honey and wood. The full and soft body has a complex flavours of walnuts, dried fruits, coffee and caramel. Full bodied, with a very lengthy finish.
137. Fonseca Crusted Port, Douro, Portugal
Crusted is a rare, traditional style of Port that doesn't carry a vintage because it is a blend of different years that are bottled unfiltered. This means that it will improve in the bottle, therefore providing the whole Port experience at a bargain price! Intensely sweet, with firm but ripe tannins and a deep, concentrated core of dark plums, blackcurrant, mocha and sweet spice. Can be drunk early but will improve over the next 5 years, during which time the fruit will soften. Be sure to decant!
138. Fonseca Guimaraens Port, Douro, Portugal
Dark purple, almost opaque with lovely, rich, full blackberry aromas and attractive floral and liquorice scents. This is a big, very rich and well rounded wine bursting with blackberry fruit. Medium to full bodied with a smooth, silky finish.
Table 19: Cotswolds Distillery
139. Cotswolds Dry Gin Essence 100ml
Our Cotswolds Dry Gin Essence is made using 10x the botanical concentration of our award-winning Cotswolds Dry Gin, which is already 10x more botanically intense than most premium gins. This adds up to a truly enormous amount of flavour per unit of alcohol which means you can use it to make a lighter & deliciously refreshing G&T with all of the flavour and 90% less alcohol than a standard 50ml serve. Each 5ml serve of essence contains just 0.23 units of alcohol and 14 calories. One bottle makes a total of 20 G&Ts.
Our Cotswolds Dry Gin is a delectable blend of nine carefully-considered botanicals, including lavender from here in the Cotswolds and freshly-peeled pink grapefruit and lime zest. We use over 10 times the amount of botanicals and do not chill filter our gin, which causes a beautiful pearlescent cloud to appear when ice or tonic is added, known as The Cloudy G&T.
141. Cotswolds Wildflower Gin No1 70cl
The Cotswolds Distillery has taken inspiration from its beautiful surroundings, specifically the picturesque grasslands that stretch across the Cotswolds, and poured that inspiration into making its No.1 Wildflower Gin! This expression starts with a base of London dry gin, which is then blended with essences of cornflower, lavender, orange and rhubarb, along with a splash of sugar syrup and water. The result is fruity, floral, subtly spicy and immensely fragrant - basically exactly what you want for using in a summer spritz!
142. Cotswolds Signature Single Malt Whisky 70cl
Very exciting stuff here, folks! This is the first single malt whisky from the Cotswolds Distillery (as well as being the first single malt whisky ever distilled in the Cotswold countryside!). A much-anticipated release, which has been produced using barley grown in the Cotswolds, distilled in their Forsyths copper pot stills (Mary & Janis) and aged in a combination of ex-bourbon and red wine casks. We've been eagerly awaiting this whisky, and we know plenty of you have been too!
143. Cotswolds Cream Liqueur 70cl
Cotswolds Cream Liqueur is made from unaged single-malt whisky and fresh Irish cream. So as you'd expect, it's wonderfully rich and silky.
Table 20: Wood Bros Distillery, West Oxfordshire
144. Wood Bros and Freedom of The Press Vermouth
This year we've collaborated with our local winery Freedom of the Press in Witney. We've taken their second press wine and infused it with over 30 British botanicals to create this well balanced and heavily flavoured dry Vermouth.
145. Wood Bros House Vodka 70cl
Painstakingly milled, mashed fermented and distilled using our single estate soft winter wheat grown on our in our fields next to the distillery. Our vodka is a classic smooth, clean, crisp with a hint of the grains from which it is made. Presented in a lightweight English made bottle and simple label to reduce not only the cost of packaging but also its environmental impact complementing our single estate philosophy.
Single estate vodka produced by the Wood Brothers (Ed and Charlie), made with English winter wheat grown on their farm in Oxfordshire. Ace stuff - and with a very handsome bottle to boot!
147. Wood Bros House London Dry Gin 70cl
Distilled in our copper pot stills using our single estate 96% abv winter wheat base spirit, this is a classic London Dry Gin at a lower abv than our premium gin. Presented in a lightweight English made glass bottle and simple label to reduce not only the cost of packaging but also its environmental impact complementing our single estate philosophy.
148. Wood Bros Heritage Gin 70CL
The Wood Brothers are at it again, concocting tasty spirit with ingredients grown on their farm. This time they've made their very own gin, featuring the same English winter wheat that goes to make the Wood Brothers Single Estate Vodka, as well as the aforementioned farm-grown herbs and traditional gin botanicals.
149. Wood Brothers Hedgerow Gin Liqueur 70cl
Take a stroll through the English hedgerows with Wood Brothers Distillery's Hedgerow Gin Liqueur. Embrace a bold, natural flavour thats Bursting with ripe raspberries, juicy blackberries, and luscious plums, this indulgent liqueur delivers a symphony of rich, fruity notes. Enjoy it over ice, drizzled over desserts, or mixed into creative cocktails for a burst of countryside charm in every sip.
