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05/09/2026

🍷 In The Know

2017 Estate Pinot Noir – Hans Herzog, Marlborough, New Zealand

The evenings are drawing in, the first leaves are beginning to turn and the season for game birds is upon us.

And for me, this is when Pinot Noir really comes into its own.

Of course, there are the great names of Burgundy. But if you want to understand just how far Pinot Noir has travelled — and what it can achieve beyond its spiritual home — there is one bottle on our shelves that deserves serious attention.

Hans Herzog comes from a 500-year winegrowing family in Switzerland, but in 1994 he went in search of a place where he could make wines on his own terms. He found it in Marlborough, on the banks of the Wairau River.

🌿 The Vineyard

Marlborough may be best known for Sauvignon Blanc, but its combination of sunshine, cool nights and long, dry autumns is remarkably well suited to Pinot Noir.

Hans farms organically, by hand, and with extraordinarily low yields designed to concentrate flavour and character.

✨ Tasting Notes

Mediterranean herbs, ripe berry fruits, dark chocolate and spicy clove. The palate is beautifully poised, combining sweet red and dark fruit with savoury depth, fine acidity and elegant tannins. Long, persistent and wonderfully layered.

🍷 The Winemaking

Handpicked fruit. Wild fermentation. No removal of free-run juice. Then 18 months in French oak barriques followed by more than three years of bottle ageing.

The result is Pinot Noir with both finesse and substance — mature enough to drink beautifully now, but with plenty of life ahead.

🍽️ Autumn Pairings

This is where the season really starts to make sense.

Roast partridge. Duck with a rich jus. Roast pork. Wild mushroom pasta. Pigeon. And, when October arrives, a beautifully roasted pheasant.

Pinot Noir has an uncanny ability to bridge the gap between delicate game and richer autumn flavours.

And this one, from Hans Herzog, is a wonderful reminder that great Pinot Noir isn't confined to Burgundy.

04/09/2026

🥂 Strictly Baythorne

Crémant de Limoux – Domaine de Tholomiès

Oh my, what a summer.

You survived the heat, the holidays, the childcare, the expense of keeping everyone entertained… and somehow made it to the first Friday of the new school year.

You’re probably skint.

But you deserve this.

If ever there was a moment to open something sparkling, this is surely it.

And if you haven’t yet discovered Crémant de Limoux, allow me to introduce you to one of our best-selling fizz bottles — and one of the great-value discoveries in our range.

✨ What Is Crémant de Limoux?

Made in the foothills of the Pyrenees, Limoux has an extraordinary history with sparkling wine. The Benedictine monks of nearby Saint-Hilaire were making sparkling wine as early as 1544. Ommmmm!

Crémant de Limoux itself is a much more recent appellation, recognised in 1990, and is made using the traditional method — the same bottle-fermentation technique used in Champagne. It must also spend at least a year ageing in bottle.

This cuvée blends Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Noir, giving it a wonderfully fresh, elegant character.

✨ Tasting Notes

Pale gold with a fine, delicate mousse. Fresh floral aromas lead into citrus, quince and orchard fruit, with a subtle almond note. Lively acidity keeps the palate beautifully crisp, while lees ageing brings a gentle touch of toast and added texture. Clean, refreshing and wonderfully balanced.

🍽️ The Pairing

Perfect as an aperitif, naturally — but don't stop there. Think smoked salmon blinis, seafood, summer salads, light starters, goats’ cheese or a plate of charcuterie.

And after the summer we’ve had, I can think of few better ways to mark the start of a new weekend.

🥂 Here’s to surviving the summer.

Here’s to the new school year.

And here’s to discovering that you don’t need to spend Champagne money to have something seriously worth celebrating.

03/09/2026

🍂 SIP-TEM-BER | The red that looks lighter than it is

Pale, translucent and garnet-red in the glass, Nebbiolo can look almost delicate.

It isn’t.

This is the grape behind Piedmont’s legendary Barolo and Barbaresco, renowned for its perfume, bright acidity and firm tannins. But there’s a less famous expression worth discovering.

🍷 2022 Terre Alfieri Nebbiolo ‘Belgardo’ – Cascina Vèngore, Piedmont

Terre Alfieri is a small DOCG between the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, producing Nebbiolo with a more immediate, elegant character than many of Piedmont’s grander appellations.

And Cascina Vèngore is right at its heart.

The estate’s vineyards form a natural amphitheatre in Terre Alfieri and are cultivated organically. Belgardo is made from pure Nebbiolo and traditionally vinified before spending time in large-format Slavonian oak, allowing the fruit and place to remain at the forefront.

In the glass, it’s wonderfully fragrant: red berries, liquorice, cinnamon and a subtle touch of vanilla, with vibrant fruit, finely integrated tannins and a long, spicy finish.

It’s precisely the sort of red that makes sense as September moves on.

Fresh enough for a warm afternoon, but with the savoury complexity to embrace the season’s richer flavours. Think wild mushrooms, truffle, roast meats or a good aged cheese.

And that’s the beauty of Nebbiolo.

It can look like a summer red, but drink like autumn is on its way.

So if you know Barolo and Barbaresco, but haven't yet discovered Terre Alfieri, this could be a very good place to start.

02/09/2026

🪨🍷 A NEW ARRIVAL IN THE FINE WINE ROOM

2023 Chablis Grand Cru ‘Blanchots’ – Domaine Vocoret et Fils

What exactly makes one bottle of Chablis worth considerably more than another?

The answer, in part, is a little word worth knowing: climat.

🍇 WHAT IS A ‘CLIMAT’?

In Burgundy, a climat is a precisely defined vineyard site whose particular combination of soil, aspect, slope and microclimate gives its wines a distinctive identity.

Chablis is a fascinating expression of this idea.

At the top of the hierarchy are just seven Grand Cru climats, clustered on the south-west-facing slopes above the River Serein.

And this is one of them.

🪨 BLANCHOTS

Blanchots is one of Chablis's most celebrated Grand Crus, planted on the region's famous Kimmeridgian limestone – a Jurassic mixture of limestone, clay and ancient marine fossils.

That geological heritage helps explain the characteristic oyster-shell, flinty and mineral character often associated with great Chablis.

But Blanchots has its own personality. Sheltered and favourably exposed, it can produce Chardonnay with finesse, texture and aromatic complexity alongside the classic Chablis freshness.

👃 IN THE GLASS

🍋 Lemon zest & ripe citrus
🍏 Green apple & orchard fruit
🌸 White blossom
🪨 Wet stone & oyster shell
🌰 A delicate hint of hazelnut

The 2023 vintage is beautifully poised: concentrated yet fresh, silky yet mineral, with a long, precise finish.

🏆 CHABLIS, BUT WHICH ONE?

There are four levels of Chablis to explore:

Petit Chablis – generally lighter, fresher styles
Chablis – the classic regional expression
Chablis Premier Cru – more site-specific complexity
Chablis Grand Cru – the pinnacle, from those seven climats

And at Grand Cru level, you're no longer simply tasting Chardonnay. You're truly tasting place.

🍽️ PERFECT WITH

🦪 Oysters & shellfish
🦞 Lobster, crab & scallops
🐟 Turbot or Dover sole
🍄 Wild mushrooms
🐓 Roast poultry with cream
🧀 Chaource or Brie de Meaux

01/09/2026

🍷🤘 EDDIE HAS ARRIVED IN LA MANCHA

2024 Iron Maiden Boldest Red – La Mancha, Spain

Some wine arrivals deserve a little more volume.

This one comes with Eddie, a Spanish adventure and a story that goes all the way back to Don Quixote.

🍇 A Blend Worth Discovering

Boldest Red brings together two very different grapes:

🍒 Tempranillo – ripe cherry, plum and supple fruit
🫐 Cabernet Sauvignon – darker berry fruit, structure and depth

The result is a full-flavoured but approachable red, with generous fruit, smooth tannins and warming spice.

👃 Tasting Notes

🫐 Blackberry & black cherry
🍑 Ripe plum
🌿 Violet & dried herbs
🌶️ Peppery warming spice
🍫 Hints of cocoa & liquorice

Rich and rounded on the palate, with juicy dark fruit, balanced acidity and a smooth, satisfying finish.

🌍 Why La Mancha?

There’s more to this wine's home than endless horizons and windmills.

At the heart of central Spain, La Mancha is one of Europe's great wine-growing regions, with hot, dry summers and huge temperature differences between day and night. Those conditions help grapes ripen fully whilst retaining the freshness needed to make balanced wines.

It's also the landscape that inspired Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote, first published in 1605.

And look closely at the bottle…

🎨 The striking Eddie artwork was created specifically for this project by Akirant, the celebrated illustrator behind Iron Maiden artwork.

So there's a little bit of Cervantes, a little bit of Spain and a whole lot of Eddie in one bottle.

🍽️ Perfect With

🥩 Grilled steak & barbecued ribs
🍖 Roast lamb & slow-cooked beef
🍔 Gourmet burgers & spicy sausages
🌶️ Chorizo and hearty Spanish dishes
🧀 Mature cheeses

💡 Why We Think You'll Love It

Whether you're an Iron Maiden fan, a lover of Spanish reds, or simply intrigued by a wine with a story, Boldest Red is one hell of an introduction to La Mancha.

31/08/2026

🍂☀️ SIP-TEM-BER | When summer meets autumn

September is a funny old month for wine.

The garden can still be warm. The evenings can still call for a glass outside. But suddenly there’s a little more coolness in the air, the first leaves are beginning to turn and thoughts are drifting towards roast dinners, comforting food and the season ahead.

So what do you drink when you’re not quite ready to say goodbye to summer — but you’re ready for something with a little more depth?

🍷 2025 Viura Barrica Rioja Blanco – Martínez Lacuesta

Think white Rioja. But not the simple, fresh-and-fruity style you might expect.

This is 100% Viura, Rioja’s classic white grape, given a little time and a little wood to develop something altogether more intriguing.

The wine spends a minimum of three months on its lees in a combination of Central European acacia, French oak and American oak barrels. It’s this combination that gives the wine its lovely balance: freshness and bright acidity alongside a soft, creamy texture and subtle layers of oak, honey, nuts and flowers.

In the glass, look for citrus blossom, white peach and gentle honeyed notes, followed by delicate floral and nutty nuances on a long, refined finish.

And that’s precisely why we love it for September.

It has enough freshness to keep those last warm days of summer firmly in mind, but enough texture and complexity to sit comfortably alongside the richer flavours of autumn.

Think grilled fish, roast chicken, creamy sauces, seafood or soft cheeses — or simply pour a glass and enjoy it on its own while there’s still some warmth in the evening.

And there’s another reason to take a closer look.

White Rioja is seriously underrated.

Viura has been at the heart of Rioja’s white wines for generations, and Rioja’s winemaking tradition includes some remarkably complex, age-worthy whites.

So if your idea of Rioja begins and ends with Tempranillo and a red wine glass, September might be the perfect time to discover something different.

🍂 SIP-TEM-BER
A change of season calls for a change of wine.

30/08/2026

☀️🍷 Bank Holiday Sunday: Six of the Best – Al Fresco 🍷☀️

The sun is shining, the BBQ is fired up, and there's a Bank Holiday weekend to enjoy.

So if today calls for something delicious in the garden, we've done the hard work for you...

🌿 ‘Six of the Best – Al Fresco’ Mixed Case
Just £85 — save 10%

Six handpicked wines from around the world, chosen for sunshine, garden gatherings, BBQs and long, lazy lunches.

🌸 What's inside?

🍓 2025 Pinot Noir Rosé ‘Beatrice’, Tuffon Hall, Essex
Pale, elegant and bursting with fresh red berries. English rosé at its summery best.

🌼 2023 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, CasalFarneto, Marche
Citrus, almond and a lovely mineral edge. Sunshine in a glass with a touch of Italian flair.

🍋 2022 Big Fine Girl Riesling, Jeanneret Wines, Clare Valley
Zesty, aromatic and mouth-wateringly fresh. Brilliant with salads, seafood and spicy dishes.

🌿 2024 Côtes du Rhône Villages Visan, Domaine Les Sablieres
Dark cherry, herbs and gentle spice. A classic BBQ companion.

🍷 2025 Malbec, Bodegas Sottano, Mendoza
Plush, smooth and packed with blackberry and plum. Made for grilled meats and good company.

🍇 2023 Sierra de Enmedio Monastrell, Bodegas Alceño, Jumilla
Juicy, soft and full of ripe fruit — and even better with a slight chill.

🔥 Why this case works

Six different wines. Six different styles. One very easy answer to:

“What shall we open?”

🍽 Perfect for

🔥 BBQs & garden gatherings
🥗 Long Bank Holiday lunches
🧺 Picnics & sharing boards
☀️ Lazy afternoons in the garden
🥂 Evenings that turn into nights

From crisp whites to juicy reds and a beautifully fresh rosé, it's a globe-trotting selection designed for easy summer drinking.

And with six bottles for £85, you're saving 10% while taking the guesswork out of the wine rack.

🥂 One case. Six wines. Plenty of Bank Holiday left to enjoy.

⏳ Limited availability — grab yours while stocks last.

Available in store and online for home delivery.

29/08/2026

🍷 In My Glass

2025 Old Vine Carignan – Coquille de Terre, Languedoc

So far this Bank Holiday weekend in the shop, it’s been all about roast dinners.

Huge sirloin. Roast lamb. Pork with all the trimmings. One customer after another looking for the bottle to go alongside Sunday lunch.

And watching all that food come through the shop from has left me with just one thought…

Tonight’s festival of the sausage!

So, naturally, I’ve found the wine to go with them.

Coquille de Terre is a rich, expressive Languedoc red made by Marilyn Lasserre. This is old-vine Carignan, grown in the warmth of southern France on sun-exposed soils of pebbles and limestone.

✨ Tasting Notes

Deep purple-red in colour, with ripe aromas of blackberry and a subtle touch of vanilla. The palate is dense and velvety, packed with generous red and dark berry fruit, with a smooth, structured texture. French oak brings gentle spice and added roundness without overwhelming the fruit. Long, rich and beautifully balanced.

🌿 About the Wine

Carignan is one of the great traditional varieties of southern France. Once associated with high-volume production, old vines can produce something altogether more compelling — naturally low yields, concentrated fruit and a depth of character that works brilliantly with food.

Here, Marilyn Lasserre combines that old-vine character with precise, modern winemaking. Half the wine spends five months in French oak before being blended back, adding texture and complexity while keeping the fruit at the heart of the wine.

🍽️ September Pairings

And this is where it really comes into its own.

Sausages, obviously. But also homemade burgers, pork chops, grilled lamb, charcuterie or anything involving the barbecue as we edge towards autumn. It would be equally happy alongside roasted vegetables, rustic pasta or a good chunk of mature cheese.

28/08/2026

🥂 Strictly Baythorne

2021 Blanc de Noirs – Tuffon Hall, Essex, England

The August Bank Holiday weekend is almost here.

And perhaps the best celebrations are the ones that don’t require going anywhere at all. Staying put. Opening the doors, filling the table, inviting friends and family over and making an occasion of it.

This week’s bottle has travelled just seven miles from vineyard to shop.

Tuffon Hall’s 2021 Blanc de Noirs is made from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grown right here in Essex, then crafted using the traditional method. It’s a reminder that some rather special sparkling wines are being made remarkably close to home.

✨ Tasting Notes

Bright gold with a fine, persistent mousse. The nose combines red berries and baked apple with dried fruit and a delicate hint of almond. Rounded and expressive on the palate, with ripe fruit, fresh acidity and a gently savoury texture leading to a long, beautifully balanced finish.

🌿 Why It’s Special

Blanc de Noirs literally means ‘white from black’ — white sparkling wine made from black-skinned grapes. Here, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier bring extra fruit, texture and depth, while gentle pressing keeps the wine beautifully pale.

And because it’s made using the traditional method, the second fermentation takes place in bottle, giving the wine its fine bubbles and additional complexity.

🍽️ The Pairing

This is sparkling wine that deserves to be around the table. Think charcuterie, roast chicken, summer salads with plenty of texture, mushroom dishes and mature cheeses. It’s equally at home alongside a long Bank Holiday lunch that gradually turns into dinner.

Seven miles from vineyard to shop. A bottle made for bringing people together.

Here’s to staying put. To good food, open doors, full glasses and the people who make an occasion worth celebrating.

🥂 Happy Bank Holiday weekend.

27/08/2026

🥂☀️ The Final Summer Pop-Up Tasting! ☀️🥂

Bank Holiday weekend. Friends. Family. A long lunch. Perhaps a barbecue. And, hopefully, one last glorious blast of summer sunshine.

After a remarkable summer, we're bringing our Summer Pop-Up Tasting series to a suitably celebratory close with a bottle that deserves a place at the table.

✨ Crémant du Jura Blanc de Blancs Brut – Domaine Benoît Badoz, Jura, France

If you love Champagne but haven't yet discovered the sparkling wines of the Jura, this is one to try.

Made exclusively from Chardonnay and produced by the traditional method, this elegant Crémant comes from the foothills of the Jura Mountains, near Poligny. Grown on marl and limestone soils, it combines freshness and finesse with the distinctive mineral character of the Jura.

👃 Expect citrus, green apple and white flowers, with subtle toasty notes.

🥂 On the palate, it's beautifully fresh and precise, with lemon, orchard fruit and gentle nuttiness, fine, persistent bubbles and a delicate mineral finish.

🍇 Winemaking

Traditional-method sparkling wine, with a second fermentation in bottle and careful lees ageing adding texture and complexity.

🍽️ Perfect Pairings

Bring on the seafood, shellfish, light poultry and Jura cheeses – particularly Comté. Or simply chill it well, open a bottle and let the Bank Holiday take care of the rest.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Friends. Family. At home. Great Crémant.

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