Spring Festival Wines 

A genuine rosé sparkling wine – it could almost be a fruit juice – delights the palate with lively fine bubbles, smooth fruity aromas, freshness thanks to its low alcohol content!

Nat Cool is naturally “cool and funky”. It represents an innovative concept initiated by Niepoort, in which various producers came together to create light, easy-to-drink wines. In the Vinho Verde region, we produced a wine typical of the region – a wine which references the “cloudy” wines of the past which were bottled with some residual sugar and fine lees, and therefore re-fermented in the bottle.

Vibrant yet understated, this fizz is in its element at home on a Tuesday evening or at a party celebrating one of life’s big moments. An engaging expression of Digby’s house style, it stems from England’s most luscious Pinot Noir with rich, aged Chardonnay and plummy Pinot Meunier.

This wine is made from the oldest vineyard on the farm. No additives were used and fermentation was done 50% in old barrels, 25% in concrete eggs and 25% in stainless steel. The resulting wine is a refreshing colour with an orangey tint. A very exotic nose with tropical, papaya and white peach in abundance. On the palate a lovely mineral character combines with the ripe tropical and stone fruits, very long with a fresh acidity.

The Trebbiano and Malvasia clusters are destemmed and pressed separately. They then carry out alcoholic fermentation with native yeast in stainless steel tanks for 6 months for natural clarification. It is bottled unfiltered with minimal handling to preserve all its freshness.

A vibrant, unoaked, bone-dry muscadet from Jeremie Huchet who took over the family estate in 2001, changing it beyond recognition and being seen as the up and coming producer in the Muscadet region. 

 An organic Spanish white wine from the Almansa region using grapes from the high altitude Venta la Vega vineyards 850m above sea level. Clean and bright with a harmonious balance of the grapes, it shows aromas of tropical fruit and subtle notes of pear fruits.The palate brings balanced complexity and an intense, long, fresh finish. 

This blend looks to have the characteristics of the three grapes, Semillon for the fruit, Sauvignon for the freshness and acidity and the Moscatel to add extra floral fruity note and minerality.

It is a surprising and original wine, marked by the aromatic intensity of the muscat grape and an unexpected mouthfeel, showing complexity and great balance between freshness and ripeness.

This wine opens up with lovely aromas of citrus blossom, sage and white stone fruit. Medium bodied on the palate with notes of peach, apple and tropical hints of dried pineapple. Perfectly balanced with a refreshing citrus acidity. 

A clear pale-lemon with green hues, the nose displays enticing aromas of honeysuckle, peach and lychee. On the palate, medium-bodied with a well balanced acidity. The finish is fresh with a touch of spice. 

A white wine with prevailing white fruit aroma, with good volume on the palate, and an acidity and saltiness that make it irresistible.

This is a white wine produced in the Rioja Alavesa by Azpillaga Urarte in Lanciego, Alava. Azpillaga Urarte is a family-run winery that has regenerated itself. In 1989 they rebuilt the family winery located in Lanciego.

Les Terrasses Régis is a white that punches well above its weight. A Côtes du Roussillon blend of Grenache Blanc and Macabeo. It sees no oak barrels leaving it crisp with aromas of lily, pine nuts, bitter almonds, zingy citrus, cut grass and exotic melon. Well chilled and fresh, it’s a perfect summer wine and exceedingly good value.

Malvasia dominated dry white from this registered organic, high altitude estate. Citric, clear and brilliant, with floral notes of lime and lemon. On the palate it is fresh, elegant and structured, in the classic line of the Dão white wines.

A 50/50 blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, the wine has a fresh, citrus acidity which balances perfectly the tropical fruits and subtle creamy notes from one third of the wine being aged in French oak barrels.

Aromas of wildflowers, notes of citrus, dried fruits, black tea and honey. Intense, dry and zingy, the palate is bold and intense with a great citrus acidity, and the finish is beautifully complex.

This ‘Orange’ wine is bright yet slightly cloudy in colour thanks to the natural approach to winemaking; with no stabilisation, fining or filtration resulting in a wine with very low sulphur levels. The bouquet is a beautiful mix of citrus, grapefruit, apple and white flesh fruits that follows onto the palate. Complemented by Mediterranean herbs and a backbone of fresh acidity.

This delightful, unassuming rosé is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan. If you think of Provençal rosés you're on the right lines. It has delicious fresh strawberry, cherry and redcurrant flavours and is, above all, brilliantly easy drinking and at the price a real snip.

This brings a wine of intense golden appearance with amber reflections. The nose is reminiscent of ripe peach, apricot and floral notes, whilst the medium to full palate displays the textural appeal of the variety, orchard fruit characters, fine tannic structure and perfectly poised acidity. Incredibly versatile, try chilled with charcuterie, cured or strong cheeses, or any lightly spiced Asian dishes. 

The full spectrum of Barossa Shiraz’s aromatic capability is here on show, from scorched earth, bitter couverture chocolate, just-dried raisin, sweet red licorice, and cola bean, all heady, defined, and un-wound for all to see. Here. the fine line between luxurious fruit and energy is walked gracefully, its warming and full-blooded nature tethered by lifted acidity.

This bright, perfumed wine from high up in the Uco Valley was made by the Malbec masters themselves David Bonomi and Edgardo del Popolo of PerSe. It balances seductive floral notes with bright acidity and chalky tannins, resulting in a wine that’s both serious and highly drinkable.

Piedmont is one of the vinous capitals of the world. Folli and Benato, friends and colleagues for over 20 years, select and bottle wines that truly reflect this beautiful land. An approachable and easy-drinking Barbera d'Asti which offers great value for money. Floral-tinged, red berry aromas give way to bright plums and ripe strawberries on the palate, with a fresh and vibrant finish.

This Primotivo from Doppio Passo is classic primotivo through and through offering a bold and powerful presence in aroma and taste. Aromas of blackberries, plums and chocolate. On the palate it is rich with cherry and blackberry fruit and a touch of vanilla amongst some oak notes. Bold, smooth and soft 

A blend of Tannat and Petit Manseng that is as low intervention as possible. The Tannat is de-stemmed and then macerates with the Petit Manseng skins. Natural fermentation occurs in stainless steel, and transferred to used oak for several months' aging. This is a fresh, dry, medium-bodied red wine with black fruit and spice aromas.

vibrant bright purple in colour, the wine itself is like crushing fresh cherries in your hands and drinking the juice! Trudy suggests chilling the bottle to experience the full spectrum of summer in the glass while soaking up those golden rays…

This natural wine is packed full of bramble fruit notes with raspberry and blackberry dominating the aroma. The palate is smooth and juicy with complex notes of blueberry, strawberry, bubblegum and ripe red cherry flavours. Refreshing acidity and smooth tannins on the finish. Try serving on its own chilled or with with T- Bone steak, red meats and hard cheeses.

A captivating ruby red in colour matches an aromatic nose that unveils itself with layers of wild flowers, perfumed violets and red cherry notes. Concentrated flavours of black cherry, Kalamata olive and dried herb intertwine with sinewy tannins and judiciously selected French oak to create a long, memorable finish. Attractive in its youth with fruit purity, it will make an equally great sleeper with bottle age developing extra complexity.

An organic wine made with the selection of Vega Tolosa's best Bobal grapes from their old vineyards housing vines over 80 years old, located in the transition zone to Cabriel Valley's UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Aged for 6 months in French oak barrels, Bobal Icon is intense ruby in ​​colour, with aromas of plum, cherry jam, spicy herbs and minerals. On the palate it is soft and broad, with a gentle acidity and aftertaste of bitter cherry, plum and blackcurrant jam. 

Bright, fresh and packed full of juicy red cherry fruit, this dangerously drinkable expression of Mencia from the cool Atlantic vineyards of Galicia, is Spain's answer to Beaujolais and great for seafood when you fancy red.

Low-intervention, juicy Gamay from South Africa. Crunchy red fruit and rosy notes mingle with subtle savoury notes and a crisp finish, in this chillable and refreshing number from Stellenbosch.

The Lirac was spicy and silky smooth, the crushed berry fruits, delightful. It has good structure, with ripe tannins and is very fresh on the palate. Made with minimal intervention, low sulphur levels and natural yeasts.

100% merlot grapes from their vineyard located in Sainte Colombe in Bordeaux, France. It is a 2020 vintage and recommended serving it slightly chilled. Expect juicy fresh red fruits, sour cherry and crunchy red apple, with a light natural fizz. Fermented and preserved naturally under carbonic gas