A selection of Cellar Door Wines customer and staff favourites!
Favourites
Favourites
Adega de Penalva Dão Tinto
Regular price £10.95A super easy drinking red from nativ Portuguese grapes. Crunchy red fruit, juicy, supple tannins.
Country: Portugal
Region: Dão
Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tempranillo, Jaen
ABV: 12.5%
Food Match: Roast Chicken
Adelsheim Breaking Ground Pinot Noir 2021
Regular price £59.95Deliciously layered aromas of black cherry and raspberry lift out of the glass, followed by exotic spice notes and a dark, rich loamy quality. This wine is like satin in the mouth—so supple. It toes the line between ethereal and ponderous in the most delightful way.
Country: USA
Region: Chehalem Mountains, Oregon
Grapes: Pinot Noir
ABV: 13%
Allumea Organic Nero D'Avola Merlot
Regular price £10.95Soft and velvety, bursting with dark berry and bitter cherry fruit characters.
Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
Grapes: Nero D'Avola, Merlot
ABV: 13.5%
Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2021
Regular price £49.95Subtle, lifted, fragrant black pepper, blueberry and rose petal nose with ripe cherry and plum fruit characters. The palate has a beautiful silky texture with fresh red berry fruit and a fine savoury tannin finish. Drinking well now and for the next 10-15 years.
Country: South Africa
Region: Swartland,
ABV: 14%
Grapes: Syrah
The Syrah grapes come mainly from the Porseleinberg vineyard - one of the best sites in the world to grow the variety. Renowned winemaker and viticulturalist Callie Louw farms the land. The 'brutal' soils (according to winemaker Marc Kent) are made up of Mica and Schist. 10% of the grapes are from the Goldmine vineyard which has brown schist soil.
Tim Atkin MW
97 points. Given that 90% of its raw material comes from Porseleinberg - the other 10% comes from Boekenhoutskloof's Roundstone property - it's no surprise that this is such an impressive Syrah. Fermented with 65% whole bunches, it combines fynbos, lavender and Asian spice aromas with a palate of white pepper, barbecued meat, oregano and blackberry framed by sappy, granular tannins. World class. 2025-35.
James Suckling
94 points. Lovely fragrance with thyme, cracked pepper, iron, coriander and black berry fruit. Medium-bodied, peppery and compact, with vibrant acidity and a focused finish. Long and persistent. Drink or hold.
Neal Martin – Vinous.
93+ The 2021 Syrah was picked later than the 2020. It contains more whole bunches than prior vintages (65%) and matured for 18 months, 90% in Stockinger foudre and Stockinger demi-muids. This is quite concentrated on the nose with dark berry fruit, bay leaf and white pepper, perhaps less floral than some of its peers. The aromatics feel tightly coiled at the moment. The palate is smooth and harmonious on the entry, with a fine structure. It is compact at the moment with cracked black and white pepper and garrigues notes flourishing toward the persistent finish. Much more backward than expected. I would cellar this for three to five years before cracking open as it’s a serious Syrah.
Cabaletta Rosso
Regular price £11.25A deliciously rich yet supple red that's perfect to enjoy along side 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
De Alto Rioja Reserva 2016
Regular price £18.95A 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%
Finca Vista Malbec
Regular price £9.95Deliciously fruity with notes of blackberry, plum and black cherry.
Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
Grapes: Malbec
ABV: 13.5%
Henry of Pelham Baco Noir Short Hills Bench 2021 VQA Ontario
Regular price £18.95Ripe bramble berry and plum aromas with coffee, cedar and smoky notes. Full-bodied with loads of black cherry flavour. Well balanced with a long finish.
Country: Canada
Region: Ontario,Niagara Peninsula
Grapes: Baco Noir
ABV: 13%
Henry of Pelham Old Vines Baco Noir 2020
Regular price £21.95Wild berry and smokey notes are deftly handled at Henry of Pelham, where this variety has become their recognised flagship red wine. A deep ruby colour with hints of dark purple; blackberry and plum aromas with coffee, cedar wood and smoky notes. Dry and full-bodied with pronounced black cherry flavours lingering on a smoky finish.
Country: Canada
Region: Niagara Peninsula
Grapes: Baco Noir
ABV: 13.5%
Food Match: Great with roast lamb and all the trimmings
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Baco Noir's origins go back to 1894, when French grape creator François Baco crossed Folle Blanche with an unknown member of the American Vitis riparia family.
His intention was to create phylloxera-resistant vines that retained their Old World French character. At one time Baco Noir was grown in Burgundy and the Loire, but it was gradually phased out of the Old World and has since become one of North America's more successful hybrids.
La Gran Bestia Malbec Bonarda
Regular price £11.95Deliciously rich and fruity with notes of blackberry, plum and black cherry. Malbec grapes come from carefully selected vineyards in Mendoza. Bonarda grapes and stainless steel vinification result in a fruiter and fresher wine. Deep, brooding and dark. Big fruit, big spice, big flavours.
Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
Grapes: Malbec and Bonarda
ABV: 13.5%
Monte Antico Toscana Rosso IGT 2019
Regular price £14.95This accessible Super Tuscan has an elegant bouquet of leather, black cherries, liquorice and plums leading to a medium to full-bodied palate where ripe red fruit show off the goût de terroir in addition to subtle notes of vanilla and violets, which harmonise and linger, interlacing with the soft tannins and gorgeous silky texture. A firm backbone with perfect integration of acidity and fruit.
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Grapes: Sangiovese 85%
Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Merlot 5%
ABV: 13%
Food matches: An extremely versatile and food- friendly wine, serve with classic Italian dishes of pasta, risotto, flame-grilled meat, and hard cheeses.
Monte Antico was established in the early 1970s and takes their name from the medieval town of the same name located in Maremma, just a short distance from Montalcino towards the sea.
Musar Jeune Red 2021
Regular price £18.95Musar Jeune Red is an unoaked blend of Cinsault, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon from youthful Bekaa Valley vines. Inky-dark, silky-textured and aromatic, with blackcurrant, raspberry and cherry jam flavours and a warm, spicy finish. If you like warm, Southern French reds, then this is the wine for you.
Country: Lebanon
Region: Bekaa Valley
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Syrah
ABV: 13.5%
Neil Ellis Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Regular price £21.95Gorgeous, dark garnet colour with a bright ruby edge. Aroma’s of black cherry, plum and peppery notes with a subtle hint of liquorice. The palate shows dark fruit and sweet spice supported by fine, supple tannins and a fresh finish.
Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV: 14.5%
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
Piteira Red Granja Amareleja 2019
Regular price £12.95Deep ruby colour. On the nose shows spice notes typical of Moreto, like clove, nutmeg, liquorice, and also some ripe cherry and strawberry notes. On the palate it is dry, fruity, spicy and easy to drink. Offers a surprising complexity of flavours and a long finish for the price!
Country: Portugal
Region: Alentejo
Grapes: Moreto, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet
ABV: 14%
Granja Amareleja vineyards are located in the left bank of Guadiana River, where the soils are sandy and the temperatures the highest in Alentejo reaching >40C. Moreto grape variety is the ex-libris of the viticulture here, where it continues to be cultivated, mostly, ungrafted (“Pé-Franco”). Perhaps for this reason its wines are so aromatic, balanced and distinct.
Rigogolo Di Castellina Toscana IGT 2017
Regular price £17.95This is essentially a baby Supertuscan! An intense ruby red colour with hints of garnet. Combining strength, intensity and elegance, with soft tannins to give it a roundness in the mouth. Fruity nose with a sweet spiciness. Lively and balanced.
A collaboration between the people behind iconic Tuscan winery
Castellare di Castellina and leading French wine brand Domaines Barons
de Rothschild-Lafite.
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Grapes: Sangiovese, Ruby Cabernet, Merlot
ABV: 13.5%
Rioja Reserva Finca Manzanos 2018
Regular price £18.25Clear, bright cherry-red colour with sparkles of ruby. Aromas of vanilla and sweet almonds with hints of leather in fine combination with the wood. The attack is generous and pleasant with intense spicy nuances. Round, intense finish.
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Grapes: Tempranillo 95% Mazuelo 5%
ABV: 13.5%
On the border between Rioja and Navarra, Victor Manzanos carries on the work of the four generations before him.
With over 250ha of owned vineyards at his disposal, including some of the oldest vines in Rioja, Bodegas Manzanos is fortunately placed to put both the sub-region of Rioja Oriental and the name Manzanos firmly on the map as one of the most important areas and producers in Rioja. This range of wines is a modern take on the traditional landscape of Rioja, championing the native grape varieties, Tempranillo, Viura and Garnacha. The team is the youngest in the region, a talented a group of people with the sole purpose of making wines that people will enjoy.
A long maceration of 28 days at a controlled temperature and 24 months ageing in American and French oak casks, half and half, followed by a further twelve months rounding off in the bottle. This has all gone to produce a wine with great body and extract.
Sutil Malbec 2019
Regular price £10.95 Sale price £9.95Deep, dark purple colour. Yummy aromas of ripe black fruits, violets and subtle vanilla. On the palate, an enticing, sweet entry leads to a complex wine, with soft round tannins.
Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
Grapes: Malbec
ABV: 14%
Terre Avare Puglia Primitivo 2020
Regular price £10.95This 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. The finish is has a touch of residual sugar, giving some natural sweetness, and is full, rich and lingering.
Country: Italy
Region: Puglia
ABV: 13.5 %
Grape: Primitivo
Zensa Nero d'Avola Appassimento
Regular price £12.95Completely untainted example of Nero D'Avola - just as nature intended!
The wine has a deep purple-red colour & intense aromas of blackberries & blueberries. The palate is soft & silky, bursting with spicy flavours of black pepper, dark chocolate, wild berries & vanilla. The tannins are elegant yet persistent. The finish is long & lingering and offers a burst of wild cherries at the end.
Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
ABV: 13.5 %
Grape: Nero D'Avola
Fun Fact: Zensa in Italian means “without” referring to the absence of any chemicals or pesticides in the winemaking process.
Zensa Nero d'Avola Appassimento 6
Regular price £77.70 Sale price £74.00A firm favourite of our team and customers here at Cellar Door!
6 x Zensa Nero d'Avola Appassimento
Completely untainted example of Nero D'Avola - just as nature intended!
The wine has a deep purple-red colour & intense aromas of blackberries & blueberries. The palate is soft & silky, bursting with spicy flavours of black pepper, dark chocolate, wild berries & vanilla. The tannins are elegant yet persistent. The finish is long & lingering and offers a burst of wild cherries at the end.
Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
ABV: 13.5 %
Grape: Nero D'Avola
Fun Fact: Zensa in Italian means “without” referring to the absence of any chemicals or pesticides in the winemaking process.
Zensa Organic Red, White and Rosé 6
Regular price £77.70 Sale price £74.00Zensa Red Mixed
Regular price £77.70 Sale price £74.00By far our most popular pair of Italian reds in the shop - this is a great deal!
3 x Zensa Primitivo
This is a big and powerful red wine, 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
3 x Zensa Nero d'Avola Appassimento
The wine has a deep purple-red colour & intense aromas of blackberries & blueberries. The palate is soft & silky, bursting with spicy flavours of black pepper, dark chocolate, wild berries & vanilla. The tannins are elegant yet persistent. The finish is long & lingering and offers a burst of wild cherries at the end.
Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
ABV: 13.5 %
Grape: Nero D'Avola
Fun Fact: Zensa in Italian means “without” referring to the absence of any chemicals or pesticides in the winemaking process.