Cellar Door Wines

Hallelujah! Our favourite Pinot Grigio is back in stock after looong brexit and COVID related delays...Fall in love with Pinot Grigio again...this one is fresh and zesty with a fleshy white peach and apricot texture and a clean, lengthy finish.

Country: Italy

Region: Veneto

Grapes: Pinot Grigio

ABV: 12.5%

One of the only wines at this price point made with ‘first press’ juice, usually reserved only for the more expensive bottles. 

Refreshing and crisp with characteristic aromas of citrus and apple, typical of this variety. Light, fresh and dry with a crisp acidity giving freshness to the finish..

Country: Spain

Region: Castilla

ABV: 11.5%

Grapes:  Airen Sauvignon Blanc

Castillo de Moro wines are made entirely from free run juice and fermented in temperature controlled, stainless steel tanks and then matured on fine lees until bottling. The resulting wines show unparalleled freshness and aromatics compared to many similarly priced wines from around the world.

Aromatic and wonderfully refreshing. A perfect wine to match light seafood dishes or salads.

A wonderful, fresh Sauvignon from Southern France. Lucious, exotic fruit aromas, balanced by clean zingy fruit resulting in a wonderfully aromatic, crisp dry white. 

Country: France

Region: Pays d'Oc

ABV: 12%

Grapes:  Sauvignon Blanc

Fresh, zippy and oh so easy drinking throughout the year! A burst of aromatic complexity: notes of citrus fruit (grapefruit, lemon and lime), floral
notes (white flowers, linden leaves, hawthorn blossom) together with mineral notes.
Elegant and fine wine with a refreshing delicately saline finish.

Country: France

Region: Languedoc

Grapes: Piquepoul

ABV: 12.5%

Great value Pinot Grigio - not only the Italians can make ‘PG’ of this sort of quality!

An easy drinking style with crisp citrusy fruit flavours, hints of peaches and apples and a refreshing finish

Country: Romania

Region: Recas and Minis

ABV: 12.5%

Grapes: Pinot Grigio

As you walk through the rolling vineyards of the 700 hectare Cramele Recas estate, two things are inescapable. The first is the scale of the transformation that Englishman Philip Cox and his wife Elvira have managed to achieve, replanting 700 hectares of decrepit vineyards and replacing them with immaculately tended sites the equal of anywhere else in the world. The second is that if you didn't know where you were, you'd be convinced you were in Tuscany or any other "Classic" wine producing region. And, to a certain extent you are, Romania has a history of winemaking stretching back millennia and it was this potential that has driven this dynamic duo to dedicate their lives to driving forward Romanian winemaking to it's current state of rude health. A 20 million euro investment in the vineyards and brand new winery.

A delicious South African Chenin from the guys at Waterkloof, made with the care and attention normal reserved for wines of twice the price.

This sought ­after wine has fine, mineral Chenin characters with gentle ripe apple aromas, honeyed aromatics and delicious greengage and citrus lemon acidity on the long finish. A wine with great finesse and style

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

ABV: 13.5%

Grapes: Chenin Blanc

‘Wild Yeast Fermentation’ refers to the practice of letting the naturally occurring yeast in the environment to run the fermentation (rather than using cultured yeasts). Although wild yeast fermentations require closer care and attention by the winemaker, the results are a more complex and interesting wine.

The lesser known Catarratto grape variety thrives in the sun-drenched vineyards of Sicily, producing wines that shout of mediterranean fire and passion.

Crisp and zesty with hints of almond on the aroma. Flavours of peach, tropical fruit and a refreshing citrus twist on the finish.

Country: Italy

Region: Sicily

ABV: 13%

Grapes: Catarratto

Over the past 20 years Sicily has gone from bulk wine maker to Italy's most reliable source of value, yet characterful, wines. Investment in the cellars and increasing attention to the fruit quality is delivering truly exciting styles.

Full of zest and forward fruity flavours, typical of the Sauvignon grape. Bursting with exotic tropical fruit.

Country: Chile

Region: Central Valley

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc

ABV: 13%

Fresh, clean and fruity white blend. Great value for money!

Country: Portugal

Region: Dão

Grapes: Enruzado, Bical, Malvasia

ABV: 12.5

Recently elevated to Garda DOC, this Garganega Pinot Grigio is selected from high quality vineyards in the area between Lake Garda and Vicenza. The addition of Garganega makes a more interesting, characterful wine than many basic Pinot Grigios. It evokes thoughts of summer evenings sipping wine by the shores of the lake!

Lightly aromatic with ripe stone fruit and citrus characters. A zesty, easy to drink dry white wine with considerable texture and soft, lightly honeyed fruit on the finish.

Region: Veneto

Grapes: Gargenega, Pinot Grigio

ABV: 12.5%

Zesty citrus with white stone fruits, much more of a rounded NZ Sauv than usual.

Hints of gooseberry rolling into a full layered palate finishing with a lovely texture and weight, with a clean, refreshing finish.

Country: New Zealand

Region: Marlborough

ABV: 12.5%

Grapes:  100% Sauvignon Blanc

Ant Moore has vineyards in the Waihopai, Awatere and Upper Wairau areas of Marlborough, New Zealand. Ant Moore wines are generally fairly restrained – with minerality, complexity and great balance.

A lovely Australian Chardy that benefits from more of the tropical fruit flavours of the grape, so often overpowered by oak in other wines.

Soft peach aromas, lovely ripe melon and apple characters, all mingling with touches of pear and honey. Bright, zingy and well balanced with gentle acidity and a smooth, tropical fruit finish.

Country: France

Region: South East Australia

ABV: 13%

Grapes:  100% Chardonnay

The Googly is the creation of the cricket fanatics at One Chain Vineyard (a chain being the old imperial measurement for 22 yards – the length of a cricket pitch). Luckily you don't have to be a cricket connoisseur to appreciate the quality of their wines!

Organic black-grape skinned silkiness in a glass - should be a staple in every household!

This is a big and powerful red wine, very dark red in colour. The nose has plenty of dark fruit aromas, plums, black cherries, chocolate, dried fruit and slight herbaceous notes. The palate is full, dense and rich with intense and sweet, ripe fruit. There are more plum and spice flavours on the palate. The finish is has a touch of residual sugar, giving some natural sweetness, and is full, rich and lingering. 

Country: Italy

Region: Puglia

ABV: 14 %

Grape: 90% Zinfandel, 10% Merlot

Great value Chilean Merlot. Perfect for everyday enjoyment.

Fresh and bright with characteristic aromas of cherry and red fruits. Light and juicy on the palate with soft tannins.

Country: Chile 

Region: Central Valley

ABV: 13%

Grapes:  Merlot

Pinot Noir is one of Romania’s greatest hidden secrets. Probably the only place in the world that can do this grape variety justice at such brilliant value.

Delicate aromas of blackberry and touches of violets. A juicy, light-bodied palate with black cherry flavour and fresh finish. Enjoy slightly chilled with rich, creamy fish dishes.

Country: Romania

Region: Recas and Minis

ABV: 12.5%

Grapes: Pinot Noir

As you walk through the rolling vineyards of the 700 hectare Cramele Recas estate, two things are inescapable. The first is the scale of the transformation that Englishman Philip Cox and his wife Elvira have managed to achieve, replanting 700 hectares of decrepit vineyards and replacing them with immaculately tended sites the equal of anywhere else in the world. The second is that if you didn't know where you were, you'd be convinced you were in Tuscany or any other "Classic" wine producing region. And, to a certain extent you are, Romania has a history of winemaking stretching back millennia and it was this potential that has driven this dynamic duo to dedicate their lives to driving forward Romanian winemaking to it's current state of rude health. A 20 million euro investment in the vineyards and brand new winery.

A full and fruit-rich red from the South of France. The intense, dark berry fruit carries a touch of sweet spice and is balanced with structured tannins. An all round fantastic wine for the price!

Country: France

Region: Midi, Southern France

Grapes: Grenache Noir

ABV: 13.5%

A deliciously rich yet supple red that's perfect to enjoy along side some hearty, rustic Italian cuisine.

Intense ruby-red colour with a complex bouquet reminiscent of prunes, cherries and redcurrants.  The oak ageing adds a pleasant roasted and spicy aroma. On the palate it is full-bodied, supple and well-balanced with a long finish

Country: Italy

Region: Veneto

ABV: 13%

Grapes:  70% Corvina, 20% Rhondinella, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the only wines at this price point made with ‘first press’ juice, usually reserved only for the more expensive bottles.

Fresh and elegant with characteristic aromas of cherry and red fruits, typical of this variety. Light, harmonious and round on the palate with soft tannins.

Country: Spain

Region: Castilla

ABV:

Grapes:  85% Tempranillo, 15% Syrah

Castillo de Moro wines are made entirely from free run juice and fermented in temperature controlled, stainless steel tanks and then matured on fine lees until bottling. The resulting wines show unparalleled freshness and aromatics compared to many similarly priced wines from around the world.

Put a steak on the griddle pan, prepare a fresh green salad and crack open a bottle of this delicious Malbec - heaven! 

Irresistable pure blueberry fruit make this a particular favourite of ours. Made by legendary Californian Wine Maker, Paul Hobbs.

Country: Argentina

Region: Mendoza

ABV: 14%

Grapes: Malbec

A classic joven (or young) Rioja made without ageing in oak, so as to let the beautiful Tempranillo flavours sing their solo tune!

A modern, vibrant, unoaked Tempranillo. Oozing with pure, vibrant, juicy red fruits, fresh cherries and plums. Soft and easy to drink with approachable light tannins.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

ABV: 13%

Grapes: Tempranillo

Rioja is probably the most famous of Spanish wine regions, renowned for its red wines aged for long periods in oak barrels. The Tempranillo grape, the mainstay of Rioja, has such lovely flavours though that it is great to taste unoaked versions to appreciate the flavours ‘unadulterated’. Perfect with a mixture of tapas or just on its own, this wine is the essence of Rioja in a bottle. 

See how the Aussies can do a Malbec - care needed as like most things Australian, at 15% ABV - it bites!

Classically textured, violet in hue with an exotically perfumed nose. 

Country: Australia

Region: Western Australia

ABV: 15%

Grapes:  100% Malbec

Vegan/Vegetarian

A classic Rioja Reserva with beautifully intertwined fruit and oak flavours.

Beautiful blackberry notes with spices, smoky and subtle nuances of vanilla, toffee and tobacco. An excellently balanced wine which offers layers of red berry fruits on the palate, laced with vanilla and hints of mocha.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

Grapes: Tempranillo 80%, Garnacha 15%, Graciano 5%

 ABV: 13.5% 

We and seemingly, most of our customers love this wine to bits!

Intense ruby red turning to garnet with ageing. Bouquet is spicy with hints of cherry, black cherry and plum compote. Fine and velvety palate, persistent, with soft tannins at the end. 

Country: Italy

Region: Veneto

ABV: 13.5%

Grapes:  Corvinone 40%, Corvina 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%

Vegan/Vegetarian

The Biscardo Family have been making wine from their base in Soave for over 150 years and the operations are currently led by brothers Maurizio and Martino Biscardo. Renowned for their Proseccos and Corvina based reds in particular, they are also involved in a fascinating project in Puglia. During the course of Maurizio's long and illustrious career, he has consulted for well known wineries around Italy and in doing so he came across the vineyards that provide the grapes for their Puglian wines. Both the Pugliese and Veneto wines are characterised by a dangerous drinkability, aromatic purity and exceptional value for money

A great example of well rounded Bordeaux wine at a reasonable price. Difficult to find!

An approachable style of Claret that has a ripe and round plummy nose with a hint of wood spice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Full­bodied and well structured, this is a lean and quite austere wine with gentle tannins.

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

ABV: 12.5%

Grapes:  60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

Food Match:  Lamb, hard cheeses

Chateau Buisson ­Redon - The 41 hectare single block estate, owned by the Seze family since 1918, produces Chateau Buisson­ Redon and, with parcels sited within Fronsac AOC, Chateau Mayne­ Vieille. 

Named after the two heavyweight hops that battle it out in this brew (Summit and Mosaic)

SUMO will wrestle your taste buds with a flavour combo of tropical fruit, dank herbs and weighty bitterness. Other beers may enter the ring but SUMO will be the last brew standing.

4.7% ABV

Hopfest (literally a festival of hops) is a new world pale ale with purpose. Dedicated to bringing you the very freshest, fruitiest hop vibes. Headlined by Citra, with Centennial and Chinook supporting, Hopfest is a pure rave of citrus refreshment.

NOW GLUTEN FREE!

Country: UK

Region: Hertfordshire

ABV: 3.8%

Cold matured, crisp, comple.  Zealous is an authentic pilsner style lager, brewed by our resident German Master Brewer and lagered for 65 days in tank for a nuanced flavour experience. One gulp drives another, and another, and another.

Country: UK

Region: Hertfordshire

ABV: 4.4%

Golden English Ale 3.8% abv

The 3 Brewers' golden ale is brewed using unique Herefordshire Cascade hops which give a subtle citrus flavour, coupled with Cara malt to give a light golden colour and a hint of sweetness. An exceptionally refreshing beer and perfect for our balmy English Summers....!

Brewed using only British hops.

New Beer from our Friends at Mad Squirrel!

West coast IPA -usually only available in cask - has been canned for your lock down drinking pleasure... 

5.5% ABV

Country: UK

Region: Hertfordshire

ABV: 5%

A LONG WAY FROM MUNICH, OUR GERMAN BREWERS HAVE
TAKEN INSPIRATION FROM THEIR HOMELAND TO PRODUCE THIS
TRUE TO STYLE HELLES; GOLDEN, FULL BODIED AND MALTY,
WITH A DELICATE HOP BITE. GERMANY HAS A RICH BREWING
HERITAGE AND THIS IS THE MAD SQUIRREL TAKE ON A NATIVE
TASTE.

A beautiful easy-drinking pale ale that is packed to the rafters
with hops. It is light in appearance with a slight haze and carries a
delightful fresh tropical aroma on the nose. The hops give a clean
taste with hints of mango and citrus fruit flavours, kissed with a
touch of pine and subtle spicy herb characteristics. A perfect beer
to pause for a moment with and watch the world go by.

Country: UK

Region: Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire

ABV: 4.8%

An unfiltered, bold, but dry New England IPA. Flavour profile includes plenty of hops and citrus, well developed fermentation results in a drier finish than some others in this style. Serve chilled with a Brioche bun burger. 

ABV: 6.7%