Organic and Biodynamic
Organic and Biodynamic
Cirò Bianco Tenuta Del Conte 2021
Regular price £22.95Yellow - orange in colour, elegant and bright with a nose of sourdough bread. Dry, cool and well-balanced with a complex, refined, umami aftertaste. Skin contact wine at it's very best.
Country: Italy
Region: Cirò, Calabria
ABV: 12.5%
Grapes: Greco
Food match: Monk fish wrapped in pancetta or pork belly.
The Cirò DOC is a picturesque corner of the Mediterranean, along the Ionian coast, in the eastern foothills of the Calabria region, a large peninsula that forms the toe to Italy’s boot. The Parrilla family, who own and run Tenuta del Conte, have been making wine here for four generations, the latest of which to take over the estate are Mariangela, Giuseppe, and Caterina.
In 2011 Mariangela Parrilla took over as winemaker. Mariangela takes a philosophical approach to winemaking, with the aim to let these traditional indigenous grape varieties speak for themselves and their terroir. Her wines are all organic, no herbicides or chemicals are used at any stage of the production process, she opts for spontaneous fermentations using indigenous yeasts, no filtration, and solely stainless-steel and bottle aging. Taking each wine vintage by vintage she lets them evolve and age “according to their own natural rhythm”, making each wine unique. This could be just one year in bottle before release or over 10 years. Not only does she capture the unique character of the grape variety but that of the vintage it's from too.
Together with a handful of other wineries in the area, Mariangela is part of “The Cirò Revolution”, a group formed to promote and protect their territory’s identity. They are dedicated to organic viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking, they make traditional wines, in homage to their ancestors, from native grape varieties.
Zensa 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.
Matic Wines A Love Story in 3 Acts Sauvignon
Regular price £12.95Delicious, dry and fresh organic white from winemaker Matija Žerjav. A concentrated and layered Sauvignon with grassy notes and mouth-watering citrus, peach and green apple.
Country: Slovenia
Region: Podravje
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
ABV: 13.5%
El Camarón Albariño 2022
Regular price £17.25Capturing the purity of Albariño, with citrus, minerality and saline notes throughout. The palate is light and fresh yet offers underlying depth and texture.
Country: Spain
Region: Rías Baixas
Grapes: Albariño
ABV: 12.5%
Food Match: It perfectly accompanies fish, shellfish, white meats and fresh cheeses
Musar Jeune White 2021
Regular price £16.95Musar Jeune White is an unoaked blend of Viognier, Vermentino, Chardonnay from youthful Bekaa Valley vines. Crisp and aromatic, this eclectic blend of French and Italian varieties has its own distinct personality – passionfruit, apples, elderflowers – and a dry, refreshing finish.
Country: Lebanon
Region: Bekaa Valley
Grapes: Viognier, Vermentino, Chardonnay
ABV: 13.5%
Beronia III ac 2019 Gift box
Regular price £65.00Super interesting gift for a RIOJA lover. Great acidity and concentration defines this vintage in Rioja generally. Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels- this is a modern Reserva style Rioja from old vines plots.
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Grapes: Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo
ABV: 13%
Beronia III a.c is a red wine made by Bodegas Beronia, located in the heart of the Rioja Alta. Beronia combines the tradition of La Rioja with cutting edge and innovative ideas. Bodegas Beronia constantly investing in wine development and all of their vines are grown organically.
This wine is made with Tempranillo (92%), Graciano (4%) and Mazuelo (4%) grapes from vineyards over 55 years old.
The grapes, after the alcoholic fermentation, macerate and begin ageing in new French oak barrels. After six months the wine is transferred to semi-new barrels, where it ages for 15 month
Cava Masia d'Or Brut Rosé by Can Virgili
Regular price £13.95Grapes are grown in Casa Berger vineyards beneath the slopes of Montserrat in Alt Penedes. Harvested at night, mixed and chilled in dry ice, then spent 2h macerating before being fermented for 25 days. Aged for 10-12 months before release.
Garnacha imparts delicious red berry flavours, Monastrell is responsible for the beautiful colour - floral on the nose, with red apple and pear notes leading to a crisp and lively wine with signature toasty cava finish.
Country: Spain
Region: Penedes
Grapes: Garnacha tinto, Monastrell
ABV: 12.5%
Bobal Icon 2021
Regular price £15.25Rich, ripe and full of baked black fruit, raisiny characters. A hint of Star anise and other sweet spice on the finish.
Country: Spain
Region: Manchuela
Grapes: Bobal
ABV: 13.5%
Allumea Organic Red 6 Box
Regular price £65.70 Sale price £60.00Soft and velvety, bursting with dark berry and bitter cherry fruit characters.
Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
Grapes: Nero D'Avola, Merlot
ABV: 13.5%
Iona Chardonnay 2021
Regular price £29.00From the Elgin region, South Africa's coolest and best areas for white wine making.
Stylish and burgundian with lime and lemon undertones. Bright citrus, oyster shell minerality, and a hint of almonds and biscuit brioche on the finish. Beautiful floral notes and bright fresh acidity persist.
Country: South Africa
Region: Elgin
ABV: 13%
Grapes: Chardonnay
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.
Castelo Rodrigo Branco 2021
Regular price £15.95Dry, and citrussy with a long herbal, minerally finish. Fresh oregano, slightly saline.
Concrete
Country: Portugal
Region: Beiras
ABV: 13%
Grapes: Siria, Malvasia, Fonte Cal, Rabigato
Natural
kept in tank for 2 winters
unfiltered
750m above sea level, plateau, unique micro climate for Portugal.
Cluricaun Pet Nat 2022
Regular price £19.95Medium Lemon yellow colour. Floral aromas of citrus fruits and with mineral notes. A lovely freshness and elegance on the palate, supported by bright acidity. Very well balanced natural wine.
Country: Portugal
Region: Lisbon
Grapes: Arinto, Olho de Lebre, Fernão Pires
ABV: 13%
Winemaker Andre is always interested in experimenting with new and old methods. He is the 5th generation of winemakers at Quinta do Montalto, the farm has 15Ha of Vineyards grown with organic certification since 1997 in Clay and Chalk soils under the Lisbon DOC Encostas D’Aire.
He uses ancient methods the create DOC Medieval Ourem, but also made new Portuguese Amphoras and uses the most modern low intervention techniques for his traditional range.
Domaine de Brescou Viognier
Regular price £17.50Beautiful yellow colour, very ”viognier”, spicy, apricots and apricot
kernels, nice typical (viognier) bitterness. Ideal with grilled fishes and seafood.
Country: France
Region: IGP Pays d’Oc
Grapes: Viognier
ABV: 13.4%
Anne Santi Raspato Rosé Pet Nat
Regular price £21.95As a naturally petilant/sparkling wine, this has been bottled before the primary fermentation is complete, so the fermentation process continues in the bottle to produce a natural spritz.
Francesco Anne Santi's family has been farming for generations, but she decided to turn her stables into a wine cellar and a new business was started.
Country: Italy
Region: Umbria
Grapes: Sangiovese, Aleatico
ABV: 11.5%
This artisanal wine is made from Sangiovese and Aleatico grapes sourced from Francesco’s land in the Valnerina Valley in Umbria, refermented in the bottle in a semi-sparkling rose style. Uses the award winning Mekano closure using reclaimed plastic, for this colourful and innovative packaging.
Slightly cloudy with an orangey-pink hue. A delicate spritz with fine well-lasting bubbles for a Pet Nat. Flavours of green apple, white peach, unripe melon give the mouth a blast of freshness whilst a touch of biscuit character adds complexity. Much cleaner and less funky than you would expect from a Pet Nat.
Château Capion Fantasies Coup de Foudre Blanc 2021
Regular price £15.95Pale golden colour. Lemon-lime, elderflower, white peach on the nose. The palate has citrus zest, minerality and ripe melon on the finish.
Country: France
Region: Languedoc, IGP Pays d’Oc
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc and Albarino
ABV: 12.5%
Food Match: grilled sea bass and vine tomatoes; scallops; crab meat and a
mixed herb salad.
Organic
St Laurent Johanneshof Reinisch 2020
Regular price £19.95St Laurent is a beautiful little-known grape variety. Very similar to low yield Pinot Noir but more tannic and full bodied. Delicious.
Bitter dark cherry and ripe mulberry on the nose. Juicy red fruit and red plum skin flavours on the palate, super soft tannins. Light and easy drinking, perfect summer red for sipping on the verandah. Will match well with just about anything because of soft tannins and fruityness, even slightly spicey dishes.
Country: Austria
Region: Thermenregion, Lower Austria
ABV 13.5%
Grape Variety: St Laurent
Food Match: This wine works well with game bird. Enjoy with vension sausages or tagliatelle with chicken liver and porcini.
ORGANIC
Now in its fourth generation of winemakers, the 40 hectare estate is run by Johann Reinisch's three sons: Hannes, Michael and Christian. With a 2,000 year legacy of wine growing in the region, the Reinischs maintain traditions with vineyards planted with 65 % red and 35 % white vines. The winery is best known for their excellent Pinot Noir and St. Laurent grown in vineyards from both the stony, alluvial gravel soils of Tattendorf (rich in both chalk and lime) near the winery and the elevated, nutrient rich soils of Gumpoldskirchen.
La Combe Pilate 'Esteban' Brut Nature 2019
Regular price £23.95Lovely and fresh! Notes of citrus and chilled yellowfleshed and stone fruit. Tangy on entry, freshness and good balance on the palate, elegantly coated by the bubbles. Notes of grapefruit peel, bergamot and apricot. Tasty, saline finish.
Country: France
Region: Rhone
Grapes: Viognier
ABV: 9.5%
Food match: Grilled and Roasted White Meats
Perfect as an aperitif or try with fresh peach, mascarpone and rosemary tart
Les Pins de Tirecul La Graviere Monbazillac 2021 50cl
Regular price £16.95Devine treat of a wine! Astonishingly complex and layered - a must for pudding wine fans.
Country: France
Region: Monbazillac
Grapes: Sémillon, Sauvignon blanc and Muscadelle
ABV: 12%
Organic
Caizergues 'Le Traucat' Rouge 2019
Regular price £27.95Complex and elegant with aromas of black and red fruits alongside hints of vanilla and pepper.
Country: France
Region: Languedoc, Terrasses du Larzac
Grapes: 40% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Carignan, 10% Mourvèdre
ABV: 14%
Food match: Côte de boeuf
The wine is named in memory of Francois Traucat, the celebrated 16th century Nimes gardener, who was responsible for the intensive cultivation of the mulberry tree across the Languedoc and thus the expansion of sericulture in the region.
Nativo The Birds Organic Red 2020
Regular price £19.95A fruity, juicy, medium-bodied Swartland red blend. Generous red fruit flavours balanced with soft, earthy tannins.
Country: South Africa
Region: Swartland
Grapes: Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre
ABV: 13.5%
Oscar Blanc Organic 2022
Regular price £14.95Zesty, 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%
Miquel Jané Brut Nature 2017
Regular price £26.00Traditional Champenoise method and organic, with a distictly Catalan character . Abundant bubbles of medium size forming crown. Pale yellow colour with green reflections. On the nose fresh and clean with good aromatic intensity, mainly primary aromas of fruit and floral. Delicious!
Country: Spain
Region: Penedès
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
ABV: 12.5%
Wolf Cuveé Kurt 1 litre
Regular price £19.95Cuvee Kurt is a blend of 8 different varieties. Riesling, Weissburgunder, Chardonnay, Kerner, Muskateller, Scheurebe , Grauburgunder and Silvaner … some of the grapes are fermented as an orange wine. Dennis Wolf took over the family farm and winery in 2018 and immediately transitioned to Biodynmic farming practices.
As a partly naturally petilant/sparkling wine, this has been bottled before the primary fermentation is complete, so the fermentation process continues in the bottle to produce a natural spritz.
Country: Germany
Region: Grosskarlbach, Pfalz
Grapes: Riesling, Weissburgunder, Chardonnay, Kerner, Muskateller, Scheurebe , Grauburgunder and Silvaner
ABV: 11.5%
Slightly cloudy with an orangey-pink hue. A delicate spritz. Flavours of green apple, white peach, unripe melon give the mouth a blast of freshness whilst a touch of biscuit character adds complexity. Much cleaner and less funky than you would expect from a Pet Nat/ orange wine.
Adobe Organic Reserva Carmenère 2022
Regular price £10.95Packed with dark pastille fruit, this classic Carmenère is aromatic of star anise, hoy sin and salt beef, over a palate that is dark and textural but always juicy. Hugely generous Carmenère that demands a second bottle.
Country: Chile
Region: Wine of Chile
Grapes: Carmenère
ABV:13.5%
Food match: Sticky BBQ Chinese ribs or chicken