Cellar Door Wines

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.

Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - sappy fresh, clean and easy drinking.

Perfumed with nettle and ripe tropical fruits with limey flavours and a rich minerality

Country: New Zealand 

Region: Marlborough

ABV: 13%

Grapes:  100% Sauvignon Blanc

Sourced from vineyards in each of the sub­regions of Marlborough; the Awatere, Waihopai and Wairau Valleys. These valleys have their own micro­climates and terroir which give a unique personality to the vineyards, grapes and finished wine.

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

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.

Zesty, aromatic, tropical and vivacious dry white from the South of France. A new Cellar Door Team favourite for everyday drinking..

Country: France

Region: Cotes de Gasgogne

ABV: 11.5%

Vibrant with ripe, tropical and gooseberry fruit flavours with a zingy finish and impeccable balance.

A great aperitif or seafood wine, made for drinking young.

Country: New Zealand

Region: Marlborough

ABV: 12%

Grapes:  85% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Semillon

Food Match:  Mussels, garlic prawns

Sileni Estates:  The winery is named after the Sileni who featured in Roman mythology alongside Bacchus, the God of Wine. They celebrated good wine, good food and good company. The vineyards and winery are based near Hastings, Hawke’s Bay ­ the oldest wine region in New Zealand.

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%

A Viognier of intense power, character and zest; soft apricots, honeydew melon with notes of chamomile tea are followed by a rich palate and long perfumed finish.

Country: France

Region: Gard

Grapes: Viognier

ABV: 12.5%

A classic Sancerre with crisp, crunchy grapefruit and lime citrus flavours and a gently herbaceous element adding complexity. There is a mouthwatering, saline minerality to the long finish. Just brilliant.

Country: France

Region: Sancerre

ABV: 12.5%

Grapes: Sauvignon

Food match: Great with grilled fish, seafood or even as an aperitif. 

Domaine du Pre Semele is located in Maimbray in the town of Sury-en-Vaux 5 km north of Sancerre. The vineyard has been passed on for four generations now and we want to remain a family structure. We are currently 2 brothers on the estate, Julien and Clément Raimbault, where we grow 20 ha on the Sancerre appellation in the greatest respect of our terroirs.

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%

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% 

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. 

Good Cotes du Rhones that are worth their money are few and far between. We’ve kissed a lot of frogs to find this one!

Elegant bramble fruit aromas such as blackberry and raspberry, backed with a cedar and spice, lead into dark flavours and soft, supple tannins.

Country: France

Region: Rhone

ABV: 14%

Grapes:  85% Grenache Noir, 15% Syrah

Food Match: Cold charcuterie platters or meaty stews

Great In Their Own Right:  For centuries Rhone reds were used to improve the colour of weedy Bordeaux and Burgundy wines. It became so common that Medoc wines that had been hermitage had the highest price. Today the practice is completely illegal and the finest Rhone wines are finally receiving the respect they deserve.

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%

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.

Classic English Ale 4.0% abv 

St Albans

Hertfordshire

The purest water from their own borehole, fresh natural ingredients and a little OCD!

We could tell you that our friends, the 3 Brewers of St Albans, have created an ale that has a deep amber colour, a light hoppy aroma and a rich and rounded malty taste balanced by subtle hoppiness to give a supremely clean, smooth and refreshing taste, but there's no need really. Suffice to say that we think they've created a modern classic here and we're pretty confident that you'll agree - just don't tell the Brewers about the OCD comment, particularly not the big one....

Brewed using only British hops.

Brewed in Watford by local Henry Winter. This wonderful pale ale really packs a punch and is full of complex hoppy flavour.

ABV: 8.1%

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%

Blonde English Ale 4.2% abv

Brewed using only British hops

Mark at 3 Brewers has bottled this award winning Blonde Ale - usually only available on tap in pubs for us to sell to St Albans folk while the pubs are still shut.