Organic Certified, Besas Grüner Veltliner emerges from Austria's terraced vineyards, rooted in dry, limy gravel soils. These unique terroirs impart a distinctive character—bold body and a solid backbone—accentuated by mineral-rich flavors and a refreshing acidic structure. Influenced by the Pannonian climate and Alpine air, warm days and cool nights nurture the development of...

Artelium’s Makers Rosé 2019 is a beautifully composed English sparkling wine, crafted with patience and intent and shaped by the cooler seasons of the vintage. Time has been an essential ingredient here, allowing the wine to develop depth, texture and quiet confidence while retaining freshness and poise. Fine, persistent bubbles lift...

Artelium’s Pinot Noir is a beautifully poised expression of English red wine, shaped by Sussex’s cool climate and a patient, thoughtful approach from vineyard to bottle. Light on its feet yet quietly complex, this is Pinot Noir that favours elegance, purity and balance over power. On the nose, red cherry, wild strawberry...

Bibi Graetz has built a reputation for making some of Tuscany’s most exciting wines, and Casamatta Rosso is his easy-going, free-spirited red. The name means “crazy house” — a nod to Graetz’s colourful, artistic personality — and the wine itself is all about pure, joyful drinking. Made mostly from Sangiovese, it bursts...

Hailing from the sun-soaked vineyards of California's Central Coast, Au Bon Climat’s Pinot Noir is a masterclass in elegance and finesse. Crafted by the legendary Jim Clendenen, this wine epitomises his passion for Burgundian-style winemaking, with its focus on structure, depth, and balanced acidity. In the glass, it gleams a beautiful garnet...

Curators Cuvée is a quietly confident expression of English sparkling wine, crafted with patience, precision and a deep respect for place. From Artelium’s vineyards in Sussex, this cuvée is shaped by cool coastal air, chalk rich soils and a belief that great wine is made as much by restraint as by intention. In...

Hello Allerton Road! Join us from 7pm for a glass of fizz before we dig into the wines, the makers and where they come from. Rather than telling you what to taste, we'll explore the stories behind them. You can expect to taste around 20 wines in a sociable shop tasting with...

You have to love this. You have to. The lovely Champalou family making lovely fizz with their lovely Chenin Blanc in Vouvray, Loire. Cremant seems to be having a bit of a renaissance of late and little wonder with examples like this on the charm offensive.

Elegant and expressive Chardonnay from one of the Mâconnais’ most exciting domaines. This Pouilly-Vinzelles opens with ripe orchard fruit, lemon zest and a touch of white flowers, layered over a fine mineral backbone. On the palate it’s textured and rounded, yet carried by fresh acidity that gives lift and length. A wine that...

Surrounded by the more weighty appellations of Pomerol, Cheval Blanc and Figeac on Bordeaux's right bank, St Emilion is extremely well positioned with an Atlantic influence over the free draining gravelly/limestone soils with just enough iron oxide to give a ferrous tang. This blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc is sensitively...

What a wine this is, fresh and expressive white wine from the Beaujolais region of France. Made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, this wine captures the essence of the region’s unique terroir, offering a vibrant and well-balanced style that reflects the careful craftsmanship of Jean-Paul Brun, a highly respected winemaker in the area. On...

Whiskey & Rum Tasting - Thursday 9th July 7pm Join us for an evening exploring six exceptional spirits, featuring three award-winning whiskies from Ireland's Kinahan's Whiskey—a historic distillery with over 200 years of blending heritage—and three premium rums from Don Q, Puerto Rico's most celebrated rum producer, crafted by the Serrallés...

Felicette Blanc from the Languedoc is a vibrant, fresh white wine made from 100% Grenache Blanc, a variety that thrives in the region’s warm Mediterranean climate. This single-varietal wine showcases the full character of Grenache Blanc, offering a beautifully balanced and refreshing experience with crisp acidity and a natural richness. On the nose, you’ll...

Pierre Mignon might not be a household name, but that’s exactly why it’s such a find. This family-run Champagne house, based in Le Breuil in the Marne Valley, has built its reputation on precision and patience, crafting wines that punch well above their weight. Their Grande Réserve Brut is a classic yet characterful...

There’s something quietly captivating about this old-vine Viognier from the breezy coastal vineyards near the Étang de Thau. Picked at dawn to preserve its freshness, it opens with a swirl of honeysuckle and ripe apricot, followed by a dry, peach-stone edge that keeps things lifted and bright. The grapes come from low-yielding...

An evening of classic guitar with the wizard, Eleanor Kelly and Richard MacKenzie in support. https://youtu.be/a8ROLyElOQY?si=cO2F52ALlX3CuEJN Classical guitarist Eleanor Kelly is 'a highly skilled and engaging performer who is not afraid to explore the drama and emotion of music' (Hastings Independent Press). Renowned for her specialist and unique programming, Eleanor...