Harrow & Hope Brut Rose 2017, Bucks, England (case of 6)
From Marlow, Henry & Kate Laithwaite make some stunning sparkling wines. We love their wine; the quality is amazing, the packaging is beautiful, it makes the perfect gift and is a local business doing a world class job!In the words of Henry...'This release signifies the future make up of this wine after years of trialing various blends. 30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier, 50% Pinot Noir (7% Red) and 30% barrel fermentation is the formula we feel brings the best out of this wine. The aim is to still demonstrate Pinot vintage expression with a key component being the 7% red wine addition. The Chardonnay is there to balance everything out and give the wine a finesse and seamless structure that makes it a sumptuous drinking experience.'
Charles Heidsieck Rose Reserve NV
Harrow & Hope Brut Rose, Bucks, England
From Marlow, Henry & Kate Laithwaite make some stunning sparkling wines. We love their wine; the quality is amazing, the packaging is beautiful, it makes the perfect gift and is a local business doing a world class job!In the words of Henry...'This release signifies the future make up of this wine after years of trialing various blends. 30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier, 50% Pinot Noir (7% Red) and 30% barrel fermentation is the formula we feel brings the best out of this wine. The aim is to still demonstrate Pinot vintage expression with a key component being the 7% red wine addition. The Chardonnay is there to balance everything out and give the wine a finesse and seamless structure that makes it a sumptuous drinking experience.'
Rose of Virginia, Charles Melton
Grenache/Shiraz/CabernetSince 1984, Charlie has produced premium Barossa red wines which have wonderful balance and freshness, with the use of French oak giving them a supple texture and poise. The grapes are dry grown, chemical free and harvested from the winery's own vineyards in Tanunda and Lyndoch. The estate vineyards now comprise 32 hectares, the oldest having been planted in 1947, with the balance planted from the late 1960s onwards.Named after Charlie’s wife, the ‘Rose of Virginia’ is a truly unique style of rosé. Vibrant cerise in colour, this is full-bodied yet crisp, with a fragrant bouquet of Turkish Delight, seasoned with pepper and spice.I have yet to find a better BBQ wine! This has all the flavour of a red but served cold, it's truly refreshing. On a hot day, with steaks, lamb chops and sausages on the grill this is absolutely perfect.
‘Leander’ Pink NV, Digby
Canaiuolo Rosato, Montenidoli
Montenidoli is owned by Elisabetta Fagioli, one of the legends of Italian wine. She is now in her late seventies but her passion and energy is still a true force of nature.
Overlooking the famous medieval towers of San Giminano, the vineyards have one of the wine world's best views! These vineyards are organically grown; for fifty years no herbicide, insecticides or any other chemicals have been used. This is a microclimate brimming with life. The vineyards are aglow with fireflies by night and dancing with ladybugs by day. This energy, and that of Elisabetta, is almost palpable in the wines; these are wines of real beauty.
The grape is Canaiuolo (often blended with Sangiovese in Tuscany), and this wine is a beautiful pale salmon colour. Along the same lines as the best from Provence but with a certain Italian twist; a little bit more depth, texture and length. It really comes alive with shellfish.
Bandol Rose, Domaine de Suffrene
At Domaine La Suffrene, Cedric Gravier makes exceptional wines and is fast becoming one of the stars of the region. This rose is a bend of Mourvedre, Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan. Slightly richer and fuller in style to Rose from the Cotes de Provence further inland, this really comes alive with food. Imagine garlicky prawns from the grill, grilled tuna with tomatoes and olive oil...imagine you're on the Cote d'Azur, sitting in a restaurant overlooking the Mediteranean with Bouillabaisse!
Domaine Mapliers Rose ‘Preferences’
A blend of Grenache and Cinsault, this wine delivers a simple yet precise bouquet of fresh raspberries and vine peach. Superbly refreshing and delicate, the palate is charming and ethereal. Fermented in stainless steel from a direct and light pressing, a classic Provencal style that everybody will enjoy… day and night.Delicious! Sun's out, salads in the garden, you know what to do...
Principe Corsini Sparkling Rose, Le Corti
Chateau Beaulieu ‘Cuvee Alexandre’ Rose
Château Beaulieu is owned by the Guénant family and is situated near Rognes in the Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, which lies along the Mediterranean coast to the west of the Côtes de Provence appellation. Although the vineyards have been farmed since Roman times, the Château itself was built in 1576 as a stronghold for King Henry III of France.'Cuvée Alexandre' is a blend of Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cinsault and Vermentino. The wine is very pale in colour with fresh wild strawberry and redcurrant aromas and notes of juicy white peach and pear. Rounded on the mid-palate, it has great levels of natural acidity that give the wine its refreshing finish.Classic Provence Rose - the perfect, elegant, garden wine!