Calusari Pinot Noir 2022
Regular price £10.95Pinot 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.
Biscardo Rosapasso Pinot Nero Rosé 2022
Regular price £14.95From the Euganei hills in Veneto, Pinot Nero vines were planted by the Biscardo family over 20 years ago in volcanic soils, rich in minerals and clay. These characters are found in their Rosapasso: a smooth, fresh and structured rosé, light salmon-pink in colour.
Country: Italy
Region: Veneto
Grape: Pinot Noir
ABV:12%
Long Barn Pinot Noir 2021
Regular price £15.95Really bold and smokey Pinot oozing loads of ripe cherries and mulberry characters.
Country: USA
Region: California
Grapes: Pinot Noir
ABV: 13.5%
Santa Macarena Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021
Regular price £13.95Only 5km from the coast, this cool climate vineyard produces fantastic Pinot Noir.
This wine is bright, aromatic and fresh with subtle oak playing a supporting role. The emphasis on the delicious red fruit flavours, drinkability and enjoyment. A seriously cool Pinot.
Country: Chile
Region: Aconcagua Valley
ABV: 14%
Grapes: Pinot Noir
The Cloud Factory Pinot Noir Marlborough 2020
Regular price £16.95Pretty and poised Pinot.
Classic cranberry and red current aromas giving us a wine with enough bite and texture to be foody but with enough generosity of fruit to be a delicious glass on its own. A touch of oak in the wine making lends a little soothing creaminess to the finish.
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
ABV: 13%
Grape: Pinot Noir 100%
Il Cascinone Monferrato Chiaretto Rosé DOC 2021
Regular price £12.50Fresh, crisp and clean with a hint of ripe raspberries, citrus and red cherries. A delicate pink colour. A delicious Chiaretto from the heart of Piemonte - sure to give adamant French pink wine lovers a compelling alternative.
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmonte, Monferrato
Grapes: Barbera, Pinot Noir
ABV: 12%
Jaffelin Pinot Noir Vin De France 2021
Regular price £13.95This wine represents phenomenally good value for money! Soft, red berry fruit and silky tannins, very moreish.
Country: France
Region: Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy
Grapes: Pinot Noir
ABV: 12.5%
Conte Vistarino Maria Novella Pinot Nero Rosé 2020
Regular price £13.95Dry and clean, with some fleshy fruit characteristic from the red varietal. Really delicious and moreish.
Country: Italy
Region: Lombardy
Grapes: Pinot Noir
ABV: 13%
Conte Vistarino are specialists in Northern Italian Pinot Noir. We're delighted to be working with this historic, highly regarded estate.
The Vistarino estate in Rocca de’ Giorgi, Oltrepò Pavese has been owned by the same family for hundreds of years. Carlo Giorgi di Vistarino introduced the Pinot Noir grape to the region at the end of the 19th Century, now his great granddaughter Ottavia is
taking the lead. Pinot Noir has become synonymous with the province, and by using state-of-the-art vineyard and winery technology, Ottavia is producing consistently high-quality, complex and elegant wines.
Eagle Rock Vineyards 11th Hour Pinot Noir NV
Regular price £13.95Cherry, strawberry and rhubarb notes define the aromatics of this wine and are backed by hints of cinnamon and oregano. Bright flavours of cherry, raspberry and ripe tomato are balanced by a layer of earthy mushroom. Smooth and silky!
Country: USA
Region: California
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Vegan/Vegetarian
From the Sacramento and Lodi areas at the northern end of California’s San Joaquin Valley.
Solara Natural Red Wine 2022
Regular price £13.90This natural wine is chocca block packed full of bramble fruit notes with raspberry and blackberry dominating the aroma, smooth and juicy with complex notes of blueberry and moderate acidity and smooth tannins on the finish.
Country: Romania
Region:Panciu
Grapes: Merlot, Pinot Noir
ABV: 13.5%
Four Acres Estate Rosé Brut Sparkling
Regular price £29.95By carefully blending Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir grapes, all grown in Hertfordshire's Little Hadham, this is a handcrafted, delicate Rosé version of English Sparkling Wine.
Country: England
Region: Hertfordshire
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
ABV: 12.5%
The Four Acres Estate is a small family run vineyard and orchard set on a hillside above the Ash Valley in Little Hadham, Hertfordshire.
After a lifetime spent in the travel industry, Platon Loizou decided that he wanted to get back to his Cypriot roots and fulfill a long-term dream of making wine. Since 2010 he has been out in all weathers, getting closer to nature tending his precious vines, nurturing them from saplings to maturity, bolstering his knowledge by consulting at every step with some of the best vinters in the country.
Ferghettina Franciacorta Brut NV
Regular price £26.95Forget Prosecco...the best sparkling from Italy comes from Franciacorta. Traditional method sparkling wine from Champagne grapes as well!
An exuberant, confident and bright style – lively and very approachable with citrus fruits – a golden apple character which is, at the same time, both incisive yet quite gentle.
Country: Italy
Region: Lombardia
ABV: 11.5%
Grapes: 95% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Noir
One of the emerging estates in Italy's booming sparkling wine sector. Roberto Gatti spent 20 years as cellarmaster and viticulturalist at Bellavista, one of the early pioneers of the Franciacorta region, before creating Ferghettina in 1990. A new winery and cellars, started in 2002, were completed in 2005 and sit in a magnificent location overlooking the beautiful Lake Iseo. Roberto is assisted by his daughter Laura, also an oenologist, shortly to be joined by his son Matteo. The Gatti's control production of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, using only half of the grapes available for their production of 300,000 bottles. Meticulous attention to detail, skillful blending and long bottle maturation give wines of great finesse and individuality. The 'Italy's answer to Champagne' tag is unavoidable but these wines are much more than that.
Santenay Les Heritiers Saint-Genys Rouge 2019
Regular price £35.95Rustic in a pretty way; your classic rosy-cheeked farmer's daughter. Violets on the nose. Great structure, pure elegance.
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
ABV: 12.5%
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Burgundy is renowned for a jigsaw of small plots, fitting side by across the rolling cotes and cru with many different owners - the result of equal inheritance. While some heirs want to make wine, others prefer to live their lives elsewhere, meaning their plots go unloved. Enter Patrice du Jeu, a Parisian restaurateur with the dynamism and energy to revive such plots. Together with family and friends, he managed to buy several parcels in excellent terroirs of the Côte de Beaune including Santenay, Chassagne Montrachet and Mercurey. Joining with white Burgundy expert Jean-Baptise Alinc the wines of these heirs - Les Héritiers - are both technically competent and beautifully crafted.
Grand Arte Pinot Noir 2020
Regular price £15.95Notes of plums, dark chocolate and raspberries. Yum!
Country: Portugal
Region: Lisbon
Grapes: Pinot Noir
ABV: 14.5%
Boschendal Brut Rosé Cap Classique NV
Regular price £17.95Vibrant, fresh and clean with a hint of richness from 12 months of lees contact.
Country: South Africa
Region: Franschhoek, Western Cape
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinotage
ABV: 13%
Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2019/2020
Regular price £39.95Rich, ripe, but savoury Pinot from Canterbury. We love this wine!
Country: New Zealand
Region: North Canterbury
ABV: 13.5%
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Cartlidge & Browne Pinot Noir 2022
Regular price £21.95Without a doubt, one of the very best Pinot Noirs we have found (and we kiss a lot of frogs!)
Cherry, strawberry and rhubarb notes define the aromatics of this wine and are backed by hints of cinnamon and oregano. Bright flavours of cherry, raspberry and ripe tomato are balanced by a layer of earthy mushroom. Smooth and silky!
Country: USA
Region: California
Grapes: 89% Pinot Noir, 11% Zinfandel
Vegan/Vegetarian
Food Match: Veal, Venison, Salmon
The Cartlidge & Browne slogan; “Please stick your nose in our business”, has become an offbeat way of expressing the winery's attitude that wine should not be taken so seriously! Everyone at C&B has chosen winemaking as a profession for many reasons, but above all else, they want the wines they produce to ignite stories of good friends, good food, lots of laughter and lasting memories.
Champagne Palmer & Co Brut Rosé Solera Reserve NV
Regular price £48.95Palmer & Co is not a widely recognised Champagne, but once you've tried it and realised how fantastic it is..shhhh, don't tell everyone, so there is more for those in the know!
A rich aromatic of delicate summer red berries alongside fresh brioche and yeasty notes. The finish is long, harmonious and structured, with a beautiful freshness.
Country: France
Region: Champagne
ABV: 12.5%
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Josef Chromy Pinot Noir 2017
Regular price £29.95This wine has deep, dark cherry and raspberry fruit flavours with hints of mocha and clove. Sweet fruit and subtle savoury tannins provides an elegant, supple and long finish.
Country: Australia
Region: Tasmania
ABV: 14%
Grape: Pinot Noir
Josef Chromy is a true success story based on hard work, experience and commitment to creating quality wine. Since arriving in Australia as a refugee from Soviet-occupied Czechslovakia, he has been a major proponent on the Tasmanian wine scene. He invested in the state’s fledgling wine industry and has owned and developed some of Tasmania’s leading wineries including Jansz, Heemskerk, Tamar Ridge Wines and what is now known as Bay of Fires.
Sancerre Rosé Aurore Dezat Domaine des Chasseignes 2021
Regular price £24.95Delicate, salmon pink in colour. Dry, fresh and elegant nose and palate. Essential summer drinking.
Country: France
Region: Loire
Grapes: Pinot Noir
ABV: 13%
Iona Elgin Pinot Noir 2020/2021
Regular price £29.00Succulent black cherry aroma, bright but delicate and hints of forest floor, with underlying floral and spicy notes. On the palate, the wine is powerful, with silk-textured length.
Country: South Africa
Region: Elgin
ABV: 13%
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Food match
Beef Bourginon with mushroom or braised lamb shanks.
In early 1997, Andrew Gunn, an engineer by training was contemplating his next career move. Having always loved the outdoors, the prospect of farming appealed to him and feeling young and energetic enough to start a new career, left the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg to begin the search for the ‘perfect’ farm.
After months of searching and 40 farm visits later, Andrew and a very tired estate agent stumbled upon a solitary run down apple farm on a mountain top overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The prospect of a suitable farm in Elgin intrigued Andrew and on driving through the valley, he became excited by the beauty of the area. Surrounded by the Kogelberg Biosphere and Forestry the property had no agricultural neighbours. The rolling hills and the drive up the mountain to where the farm was situated, 420 meters above sea level, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, was unlike anything he had ever seen. It was love at first sight.
As he drove in and stopped in front of a rather run down Herbert Baker homestead, he felt, “this is where I would like to live”, and the view from the front of the house overlooking the Elgin Valley below, made up his mind.
Gusbourne Brut Reserve 2020 Gift Boxed
Regular price £49.95A Pinot Noir-dominated blend. Aged on the lees for at least 36 months with a small proportion fermented in old oak barrels, the result is rich and creamy with a clean and moreish finish. Aromas and flavours Amalfi lemons, crunchy white peach, honey drizzled on brioche, strawberries and cream topped with toasted almonds, apple pie, poached pear and warm baguette.
Country: England
Region: Kent
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
ABV: 12%
Champagne Pierre Mignon Grande Reserve NV
Regular price £35.50Citrus hints on the nose overlaid with touches of brioche and yeastiness. The palate is fresh, clean and lively with a creamy mousse and long finish.
Country: France
Region: Champagne
ABV: 12%
Grapes: 80% Pinot Meunier, 10% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir
Champagne Pierre Mignon is a family owned house located in Le Breuil in the Marne Valley. Over several generations, the family estate has grown significantly with vineyards in the Marne Valley, Côte des Blancs and Épernay. Mignon produces stylish Champagnes with a fresh, vibrant character, all of the wines are made within their own cellars where attention to detail and quality is paramount. Their fresh and vibrant character is balanced with a soft and creamy mousse to produce Champagne that is perfect for any occasion.
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2022
Regular price £17.95We love this SA bubbly! A classic Cap Classique with a light golden hue. Kaapse Vonkel is elegant and refined with crisp green apple, aromas of pear and shortbread biscuits. Refreshing fruit driven flavours followed by a delicate mineral finish on the palate.
Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
ABV: 12.5%