It's Pinot Grigio Day!
Celebrated on 17 May Pinot Grigio is a light, fresh white wine with many examples produced in Italy, known for being clean, citrusy, and very food-friendly.
Pinot Grigio vs Pinot Gris
• Pinot Grigio → lighter, citrusy, sharper - Italy, Australia
• Pinot Gris → fuller, pear/stone fruit, softer texture - France (Alsace), New Zealand, California
Why Pinot Grigio is so popular:
• Light-bodied, dry white wine
• Flavours: lemon, green apple, pear, white flowers
• High refreshment factor, low fuss
• Best served well chilled
Food pairings for Pinot Grigio:
Seafood, Light pasta (lemon, olive oil), Salads and antipasti, Sushi and sashimi, Simple roast chicken or grilled vegetables
Food pairings for Pinot Gris:
Asian and aromatic cuisine, rich and creamy pasta, white meats and pork, seafood such as seared scallops or ceviche highlights the wines citrus notes
Which style do you prefer? Comment below:
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Hacienda Grimon Sauvignon Blanc
Hacienda Grimon is based at the foot of the Monte Grimón mountain range in the village of Ventas Blancas, 15 minutes from the Rioja provincial capital of Logroño.
The current bodega was constructed in 1999 over the grandparent's old family house and their first vintage of the Grimón wines was in 2002. Owned and run by the Olivan family, this 25-hectare bodega lies in the secluded Valle de Jubera.
Viticulture is organic with no use of herbicides and pesticides and hand harvesting is employed in all the vineyards. Great care is taken to provide the healthiest grapes of the highest quality, as nearly all the wines will experience extended ageing. In addition, all Grimon`s wines are made from their own grapes, a rarity in La Rioja.
This 100% Sauvignon Blanc is aged in old 225-litre barrels following fermentation for a short period before bottling, giving up a floral and aromatic white which pairs particularly well with shellfish dishes.
👀A light straw yellow in colour with pale green flecks.
👃Scents of citrus fruits, melon and pineapple.
👅On the palate the acidity is balanced with a pronounced minerality leading to a clean and lingering finish.
Great with gazpacho, grilled tuna or an artichoke, blood orange and feta cheese salad.
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Wine of the Week!
To tie in with Pinot Grigio day on May 17th - tasting a richer more aromatic wine than the lighter Italian style, discovering how ripeness and winemaking shape aroma and texture.
🍷Stoney River Pinot Gris
💰£12
🍇Grape Varieties: Pinot Gris
📍Gisborne, New Zealand
Gisborne is one of New Zealand’s key wine regions, located on the east coast of the North Island. It’s famous for being the “first city to see the sunrise”. It also has one of the warmest and sunniest wine climates in New Zealand, which makes it especially good for growing aromatic varieties such as Pinot Gris.
This Pinot Gris opens with pear, subtle florals and ripe stone fruit. The palate is juicy and refreshing yet finely textured offering gentle spice.
Food Pairing:
Asian and aromatic cuisine, rich and creamy pasta, white meats and pork, seafood such as seared scallops or ceviche highlights the wines citrus notes.
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New in! Ripe Ciders Avalowa and Mellya 2024
Avalowa - Cornish full juice, sparkling, wild fermented dry cider, no added sulphites, barrel aged, 6.7% abv
A delicious natural cider made from 70% Sweet Alford and a 30% blend of Browns, Hocking’s Green, Lord of the Isles and Cats Head. Fermented and aged for 8 months in oak barrels.
This cider is full juice, made from 100% apples, handpicked from unsprayed orchards in a small valley of the Fowey Estuary in Cornwall. It is fermented with the wild, naturally occurring yeast found on the apple skins, with no added sulphites.
Vibrant and refreshing with a crisp minerality. We get notes of honeydew melon and grapefruit, finished with a delicate hint of vanilla from oak ageing. Just like a dry white wine, this cider pairs beautifully with shellfish, grilled white fish, light summery salads and risotto, feta, goats cheese and charcuterie.
Mellya - Cornish full juice, sparkling, wild fermented dry cider, no added sulphites, 6.8% abv
A vibrant, juicy natural cider made from an orchard blend of Michelin, Yarlington Mill, Dabinett, Tale Sweet, Tommy Knight, Cats Head and Tremlett’s Bitter.
Bright and lively, bursting with yuzu-like citrus and sherbet notes. A mouth-watering zesty cider, underpinned by a grippy slate minerality. Pairs beautifully with salty, savoury dishes- especially oily fish, shellfish, quiche, risotto, or cheese. Particularly good with sharp cheddar or goat’s cheese.
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World Moscato Day is celebrated every year on May 9. It honors Moscato (Muscat) wines, known for their sweet, fruity, and floral flavours.
Moscato is made from one of the oldest grape families in the world: the Muscat grape family, which has been cultivated for thousands of years. “Moscato” is the Italian word for Muscat.
Most wines are slightly sweet, low in alcohol, and highly aromatic.
Common tasting notes include peach, apricot, orange blossom, honey, pear, and citrus.
Moscato d'Asti from Italy’s Piedmont region is one of the most famous styles.
Moscato often has light bubbles (“frizzante”), though fully sparkling and still versions also exist.
Moscato usually has a lower alcohol content — often around 5–7% ABV.
Moscato is best served chilled, usually around 6–8°C (43–46°F).
Drink joyously anytime of the day!
Try one of our Moscato's:
Ca' d'Gal Moscato d'Asti 'Lumine', Piemonte, Italy 2024 £15.75 (organic principles, vegan, low sulphur)
From 30-35 year old vines, Lumine captures sunny notes of elderflower cordial, mandarin oranges and rose petals. Flavours of white peaches and pears melt on the tongue like cotton candy, perfectly light and balanced.
Bepi Tosolini Grappa di Moscato, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy £37.50
Made from grape spirit, Grappa is exclusively an Italian product obtained by distillation of the fermented grape skins. This unmistakable concoction has its origins in the 16th Century. Very balanced and appealing tending to sweet. Marked flowery aromas. Apple and pear aftertaste. Pairs nicely with dark chocolate, pastries, panettone, and creamy desserts.
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Zapa Malbec
🍇100% Malbec from 70 year old vineyards in La Consulta, San Carlos, Uco Valley, Mendoza.
🍷Very deep ruby-red tones, brilliant and clean.
👃🏻On the nose, complex aromas of red fruits (cherry, plum and raspberry) are combined with a touch of wood which enhances the presence of chocolate and vanilla.
👅The texture is supple, with ripe tannins.
😋Well balanced with good grip and acidity and long finish in the mouth.
Wine of the Week!
🍷Lyrarakis Thrapsathiri 'Armi Vineyard' White
💰£21 now £19.50
🍇Grape Varieties: Thrapsathiri - A rare indigenous grape Lyrarakis have helped revive.
📍Region: Crete, Greece
"Armi" is the word they use in the Cretan dialect to define the top of a mountainside.
The vineyard called “Armi” faces east and lies at an altitude of 500m.
The soil combined with the continuous influence of beneficial winds, create a unique microclimate. In these special conditions, the Thrapsathiri variety can perfectly express the wealth of its aromas and taste.
Armi is barrel fermented and matured on the lees in 2 & 3 year old French and American oak for 3 months.
Complex with creamy spice, nuts, lingering stone fruit notes, herbs and a mineral edge. Can age well.
Food pairing suggestion:
Grilled fish or seafood, lemon chicken or herby dishes, Greek/Mediterranean mezze, Creamy pasta or risotto
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As seen on Alan Titchmarsh’s ‘Love your Weekend’ this morning!
Tim Wildman’s Lost in a Field Pet Nat, available for next working day delivery in the UK.
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Bepi Tosolini, I Legni Rovere Oak Grappa
Part of Tosolini’s I Legni (“the woods”) collection, this grappa is aged in small Rovere (Italian oak) barrels, giving additional depth, softness and complexity.
Bepi Tosolini, based in Friuli, is known for elevating grappa through slow distillation and careful wood management, creating spirits of elegance rather than harshness.
This barrique-aged expression captures that philosophy - a refined, contemplative grappa ideal as a digestivo, enjoyed neat or slightly warmed to release its aromatic richness.
Bepi Tosolini I Legni Rovere Oak Grappa is rich and gently spiced.
It opens with aromas of vanilla, toasted oak and dried fruit, followed by hints of caramel, almond and a touch of sweet spice.
The palate is smooth and rounded, showing flavours of honey, apricot and soft spice wrapped in a warm, silky texture.
Its deep golden colour reflects time spent maturing in oak barriques, while the finish is long, mellow and beautifully integrated.
