Germany, United Kingdom
Germany is fully capable of producing some of the world's great white wines. One hundred years ago the demand for and thus prices commanded for the wines from the finest vineyards in Piesport, Morcobrunn and Rudesheim rivalled the best wines from Bordeaux. Largely due to the lack of government regulation into the quality of wine output, Germany over the past century became known for producing sweet sugar-water wines at cheap costs, flooding the world market. This has had a negative effect on the perception of Germany wines worldwide, but rest assured we only choose to stock Germany wines of high quality.
The Riesling grape with all its versatility is the main grape variety, and whilst many countries make Riesling, none can match the mouth-watering freshness and supreme delicacy achieved in a Mosel Kabinett from a top producer. Germany dry Rieslings as a rule tend to to be very graceful and elegant as compared to Rieslings from other countries, with an emphasis on finesse, not power. Standout producers such as Robert Weil make the headlines, but Donnhoff, JL Wolf, A Christmann and Dr Loosen are too worth seeking out.
Another most interesting contribution from Germany was Eiswine (ice wine), which until the 1970s was a freak of nature, though is now carefully managed. To produce Eiswine, parcels of vines are left out exposed to the frost, and although the production cost is astronomical they remain very popular. Robust Pinot Blancs and Pinot Gris are also produced in the whites and Pinot Noir, referred to as Spätburgunder is also grown.
The climate in Germany is, for the most part, cool, the exception being in the Pfalz and in Baden. As a result, vineyards are carefully selected with good sunlight exposure a must. For example along the banks of the Mosel River, vines are only planted one side, as there isn't enough sunlight exposure to ripen grapes on the north-facing side.
Key regions include Mosel and Nahe where extraordinary Rieslings are produced.
The Riesling grape with all its versatility is the main grape variety, and whilst many countries make Riesling, none can match the mouth-watering freshness and supreme delicacy achieved in a Mosel Kabinett from a top producer. Germany dry Rieslings as a rule tend to to be very graceful and elegant as compared to Rieslings from other countries, with an emphasis on finesse, not power. Standout producers such as Robert Weil make the headlines, but Donnhoff, JL Wolf, A Christmann and Dr Loosen are too worth seeking out.
Another most interesting contribution from Germany was Eiswine (ice wine), which until the 1970s was a freak of nature, though is now carefully managed. To produce Eiswine, parcels of vines are left out exposed to the frost, and although the production cost is astronomical they remain very popular. Robust Pinot Blancs and Pinot Gris are also produced in the whites and Pinot Noir, referred to as Spätburgunder is also grown.
The climate in Germany is, for the most part, cool, the exception being in the Pfalz and in Baden. As a result, vineyards are carefully selected with good sunlight exposure a must. For example along the banks of the Mosel River, vines are only planted one side, as there isn't enough sunlight exposure to ripen grapes on the north-facing side.
Key regions include Mosel and Nahe where extraordinary Rieslings are produced.
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The fruit is processed as quickly as possible to preserve freshness. Delicate varietal aromas of spice and fresh roses. A juicy textured palate. Very refreshing to drink with a crisp, dry finish. ... Learn MoreJl Wolf Villa Wolf Gewurztraminer 2019$24.99 Per item -
The fruit is processed as quickly as possible to preserve freshness. Delicate varietal aromas of spice and fresh roses. A juicy textured palate. Very refreshing to drink with a crisp, dry finish. ... Learn MoreJl Wolf Villa Wolf Gewurztraminer 2018$24.99 Per item -
Made by the famous and energetic Ernie Loosen (of Dr Loosen fame), voted one of the World's 50 Most Influential Winemakers in Wine & Spirits Magazine. The fruit for the Wachenheimer Riesling comes from a single-vineyard site , called Königswingert (“King’s ... Learn MoreJl Wolf 'Wachenheimer' Riesling 2019$29.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Made by the famous and energetic Ernie Loosen (of Dr Loosen fame), voted one of the World's 50 Most Influential Winemakers in Wine & Spirits Magazine. The fruit for the Wachenheimer Riesling comes from a single-vineyard site , called Königswingert (“King’s ... Learn MoreJl Wolf 'Wachenheimer' Riesling 2018$29.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Made by the famous and energetic Ernie Loosen (of Dr Loosen fame), voted one of the World's 50 Most Influential Winemakers in Wine & Spirits Magazine. The fruit for the Wachenheimer Riesling comes from a single-vineyard site , called Königswingert (“King’s ... Learn MoreJl Wolf 'Wachenheimer' Riesling 2017$29.99 Per itemOut of stock -
The 2018 Riesling trocken is sourced 100% from the calcareous sites in Westhofen. ... Learn MoreWittmann Estate Riesling 2018$36.99 Per itemOut of stock -
The Pfalz Riesling is produced from the grapes of first pickings in our classified sites. These are always picked on the perfect degree of ripeness limiting the amount of fruit acid to a moderate level. The wine unites the minerality, ... Learn MoreA. Christmann 'Pfalz' Riesling 2018$39.99 Per item -
Deep bright red , smokey, bright cherry and cranberry nose , hints of anis , mint and earth . Crunchy and bright on the palate with gorgeous , generous savoury strawberry fruit . Fine but mouthcoating tannins give the wine a long finish . Cool in style ... Learn MoreDr Mayer Remstal Pinot Noir 2018$43.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Sourced from a steep, southeast-facing slope with grey clay slate soil. A perfect vineyard for Kabinett wines! A cool, fresh nose with white peach, fresh fig and apple aromas. With well-defined, spicy fruit, very elegant with a wonderful balance between ... Learn More -
The small village of Graach lies between two more-famous neighbours: Bernkastel and Wehlen. This vineyard’s steep, southwest-facing slopes and deep soils produce wines that combine the elegance of Wehlen with the rustic strength of Bernkastel. Because of the forceful ... Learn MoreDr Loosen 'Graacher Himmelreich' Kabinett 2017$46.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Gin Miniatures Gift-Pack includes; x1 TARQUIN'S CORNISH DRY GIN 5CL - 42% We’ve hand-selected 12 different botanicals – carefully sourced from both distant and exotic locations around the world – to craft a spirit that’s bursting with Cornish Sunshine. x1 TARQUIN'S BLACKBERRY & ... Learn MoreTarquin'S Mixed Minitures Gift Set (X4 50Ml)$50.00 Per item -
Tanqueray offers a clean and crisp taste. It is both succulent and subtle with penetrating spicy layers enhanced by golden, lemony top notes. Made using a recipe from 1830 it is unmatched for clarity, sparkle and zest, using the highest quality ... Learn MoreTanqueray London Dry$58.99 Per item -
Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla is a unique distilled gin made with Sevilla orange essences and other fine botanicals. Inspired by Charles Tanqueray’s original recipes and the ripening oranges growing on the trees in sun-drenched Seville, the result is a ... Learn MoreTanqueray Flor De Sevilla Gin$69.99 Per item -
Created by Southwestern Distillery near Padstow. Tarquin Leadbetter, the maverick self-taught Master Distiller behind the World’s Best Gin – awarded at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition – has combined his experience with distilling botanicals, his love of experimentation and innovation ... Learn MoreTwin Fin Spiced Golden Rum 700Ml$69.99 Per item -
Founded in 1759, today the Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew, London, is home to the largest collection of rare and treasured plants in the world. It's from this Unesco Heritage Site that the team behind Dodd's gin have been working with ... Learn MoreDodd'S Kew Organic Gin (700Ml)$74.99 Per itemOut of stock -
We’ve hand-selected 12 different botanicals – carefully sourced from both distant and exotic locations around the world – to craft a spirit that’s bursting with Cornish Sunshine. Distilled in 4 batches in 4 copper pot stills. JUNIPER ~ from Italy CORIANDER SEED ~ from Bulgaria ... Learn MoreTarquin'S Cornish Dry Gin Gift Pack 700Ml$79.99 Per item -
The Singleton of Dufftown is often described as possessing an exceptional smoothness. Using a combination of American and European Oak casks at roughly a 50/50 split the Master Distillers have had one passion in mind - to create the best tasting, ... Learn MoreSingleton 12Yo Single Malt$79.99 Per item -
14 hand-picked botanicals, carefully sourced from both distant and exotic locations around the world – to craft a gin in proud celebration of the Great British Blackberry. Distilled in 4 batches in 4 copper pot stills. BLACKBERRIES ~ 100% British WILDFLOWER HONEY ~ from Cornwall (Britain) JUNIPER ~ ... Learn MoreTarquin'S Blackberry & Honey Gin 700Ml$79.99 Per item -
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The name Old Tom apparently came from wooden plaques that were shaped like a cat (an "Old Tom") and hung outside some pubs in 18th century England. Jensen’s Old Tom recipe was taken from a distiller’s handbook from ... Learn MoreJensen’S Old Tom London Dry Gin$79.99 Per item -
Designed to honour the traditional style of London Gin’s halcyon days. Clean pine-ey juniper with lavender and parma violet, generous coriander, orange and lemon zest. Clean dry palate with pine fresh juniper to the fore with coriander and strong ... Learn MoreJensen’S Bermondsey Dry Gin$79.99 Per item -
Introduced in 2000, Tanqueray No. Ten is named after the still of its origin, pot still number 10, which is quite endearingly nicknamed Tiny Ten. The small batch gin is crafted using whole fresh citrus fruits, such as oranges, limes and grapefruit, ... Learn MoreTanqueray No. Ten$83.99 Per itemOut of stock -
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This pack contains a bottle of 3 different wines to be opened during an online tasting held on Thursday the 22nd of October 2020. This event is all about the perfect summer ... Learn More
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Talisker "Skye" is a new addition to the range as of 2015, named after the beautiful island on which the distillery resides. It follows in the footsteps of an increasing number of distilleries now offering NAS (No Age Statement) bottlings. Matured ... Learn MoreTalisker Skye Single-Malt Whisky$85.99 Per item -
Uniquely crafted at the distillery in Battersea, London using a proprietary distillation method. Dodd's Gin is not just a testament to the eponym, but to all champions of innovation. Aromas of juniper and bay leaves with kaffir lime and then ... Learn MoreDodd'S Gin (500Ml)$89.99 Per item -
A crisp, clean, classic London dry nose. Slightly earthy with a lovely complexity of juniper and lime peel with an almost minty freshness and a pleasant balancing sweetness. The palate is soft and slightly lactose in character with juniper, lemon/ ... Learn MoreFifty Pounds London Dry Gin$89.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Proud winner of “World’s Best Gin 2017” at the San Francisco World Spirits Awards. Inspired by the beautiful, wild coast of north Cornwall and the Atlantic Ocean beyond, Tarquin’s “The Seadog” Navy Gin is brimming with bold Cornish personality ... Learn MoreTarquin'S "The Seadog" Navy Strength Gin 700Ml$99.99 Per item -
A stunning combination of elegance and rustic strength. Aromas or white fruit and citrus with floral notes.Rich on the palate with juicy fruit and the crisp minerality balances the slight sweetness. ... Learn MoreBrundlmayer 'Heiligenstein Lyra' Riesling 2016$99.99 Per itemOut of stock -
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Talisker is the only Single Malt Scotch Whisky made on the Isle of Skye beside the shore of Loch Harport in the jagged shadow of the peaks of The Cuillin. Founded in 1830 by Hugh MacAskill, Talisker distillery remains faithful to ... Learn MoreTalisker 10Yo Single Malt Whisky$109.99 Per item -
A mouthwatering German Riesling, sourced from the Rothenberg vineyard, a "Grosses Gewachs" or "Great Growth" vineyard. Off-dry in character with a cleansing acidity and plenty of citrus and stone fruit make this a perfect aperitif. Aromas of citrus, floral, honey ... Learn MoreGunderloch 'Rothenberg Grosses Gewachs' Riesling 2017$115.01 Per item -
Released to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Lagavulin distillery by John Johnston in 1816, this eight-year-old is big and smoky, with sweet spice that becomes apparent with a drop of water. Inspired by the visit of Alfred Barnard ... Learn MoreLagavulin 8Yo Single Malt$119.99 Per item -
"..an intense, savory aroma, with racy flavors of slate, sea salt and white pepper accented by green apple and white cherry notes. Fine, bright apricot fruit. It is sweet but somehow you hardly notice the sweetness within the harmony of ... Learn MoreJoh. Jos Prum 'Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese' Riesling 2017$130.00 Per itemOut of stock -
2020 marks 200 years since John Walker first opened the doors to a small grocery store in rural Scotland, setting in motion a chain of events that would change the world of Scotch whisky forever. This rich and complex blend is inspired ... Learn More -
The Kirchspiel grand cru site opens toward the Rhine like an amphitheatre. Its southern and southeastern exposure protects the vines from cold westerly winds – and accounts for the excellent microclimate of the vineyard. The soil structure is similar to that ... Learn MoreWittmann Kirchspiel Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2018$145.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Idig was more or less forgotten until the early 1990s, when the Christmann family of Gimmeldingen purchased choice parcels of the original site and “put Idig on the map” with recognition and awards by leading German and international wine critics ... Learn MoreA.Christmann Idig Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2018$149.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Let's talk Gin! We've sourced some unique gin all the way from Cornish; Tarquin's is a traditionalist distillery as they only use copper pot stills and do every part of the process by hand all the way to the ... Learn More
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-gossamer-thin glass with a particularly thin rim to put the taster in as close communication with the liquid as possible, so my glass had to be individually mouth-blown by skilful, experienced artisans -a stem that is tall enough to allow ... Learn MoreJancis Robinson All Purpose Wine Glasses Twin Pack$150.00 Per item -
A perfect, steep southern slope with soils consisting of blackish grey slate and volcanic elements, extremely rich in minerals. This legendary site is the best-rated vineyard in the entire Nahe region. The vines are up to 60 years old and give ... Learn MoreDonnhoff Hermannshohle Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2018$155.00 Per itemOut of stock -
The grand cru Morstein site is situated on the south-facing slope that stretches from Gundersheim to Westhofen. The subsoil consists of massive limestone rocks. The first documented mention of the site dates from 1282. Today, Wittmann owns about 4 ha (10 acres) in ... Learn MoreWittmann Morstein Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2018$175.00 Per itemOut of stock
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