Harvested early in the morning. The berries were crushed into & inoculated with yeast. Fermentation temperature at 24 26C. Combined pumping over & aerated racking ensured good extraction & colour stabilisation. Fermented till dry on the skins, the wine was racked to French barrels to complete malolactic fermentation. Malolactic fermentation lasted Approx. 6 weeks after which the wine was racked & barreled. Maturation period of 14 months. A decadent blend of berries & plums, yielding to subtle liquorice & cherry tobacco aromas followed by lively & finely structured tannin. Malbec has softer tannins compared to some of its red counterparts, which means it goes well with lean cuts of meat like flank, sirloin & skirt steak. For an extra decadent delight, sit back in your favourite chair, with the crackling fire next to you & break off a piece of an indulgent dark chocolate while sipping on this wine. ...

Inviting flavours of raspberries, cherries & pencil shavings on the nose, followed with rich fruit flavours of plum & berries rounding it all off with supple tannins on the palate. South African staples Bobotie, Bunny Chow & Braai, all begs for a glass of Pinotage. Its versatility makes it a great partner with roast duck, lamb casseroles or even Chocolate souffl. Harvested early in the morning. Bunches & berries were very small, which ensured the high extract of the wine. The berries were crushed into stainless steel tanks & inoculated with yeast. Pump-overs were done every 3 hours for 30 minutes to extract the colour & flavours. At 2B the wine was racked & the skins pressed. The wine was inoculated with malolactic bacteria & took place in old barrels. After malolactic fermentation the wine was racked from the lees. The wine spends a further 16 months in a combination of new French & American oak barrels. ...

A feast for the nose from this South African red wine with chocolate nuanced aromas of mocha coffee, & berry fruits that are plummy & cherry-like. To taste, this wine offers up plenty of what the nose had to offer with coffee & chocolate to the fore with smooth tannins & a long, wonderful after-taste. Delicious! ...

Pale lemon colour. Elegant lemony nose, with complex nutty yeasty notes from extended bottle age. Sleek & very elegant palate, with toasty yeast character, shows high quality fruit & a long mineral finish. Serve at anytime, this is a very serious challenger to Champagne. 65% Chardonnay, 18% Pinot Noir & 17% Pinot Meunier from Kent, Sussex & Hampshire vineyards. Seriously complex, amazingly sleek & very smart sparkling wine. Pale lemon colour. Promising, elegant nose with some pretty gunpowder complexity. Toasty complexity with yeast complexed fruit of the highest & cleanest order.
- 2014 Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships Judges
- Tom Stevenson, Essi Avellan MW & Dr. Tony Jordan. World Champion English Sparkling Wine & Gold CSWWC 2014, Silver DWWA 2013, Silver IWSC 2014.

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Deep coral pink coloured with refined yet exuberant bubbles. On the nose, the essence of an English Summer with notes of fresh roses, strawberries, extra ageing of 3+ years yeast lees adds delicious toasty characters, than linger well into the finish. 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay from Kent, Sussex & Hampshire vineyards. Limited stock. ...

Bright cherry-red. Intense aromas of fresh, ripe, red fruit, with spicy & liquorice notes, accompanied by elegant toasty & smoky hints. Fresh & sweet in the mouth, with a very well-balanced, persistent & elegant mouthfeel. ...

Diplomatico Ambassador Selection has been created by Rum Master Tito Cordero, only the 3rd Rum Master in the history of USA. Crafted from 100% heavy pot still rums & aged for a minimum of 12 years, the rum is aged in ex-bourbon casks & then finished for an additional 2 years in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. Not only does it contain no sweeteners, caramel or other additives, its high strength (47% ABV) also means it does not require chill-filtration. This ensures that fatty acids which contribute to the mouth feel & flavour are not removed during the filtration process, allowing for the exceptionally smooth finish. On the palate the characters from the aroma persist but give way to a powerful, complex combination of dark chocolate, aged dried fruit, coffee & vanilla, all with a lovely creamy mouth feel. ...

Diplomatico Blanco is a super premium rum, designed & formulated carefully to achieve an extraordinary body, balance & softness. Only aged rums have been used in the formula, as in Venezuela by law the youngest component must have been aged in white oak barrels for at least 2 years. In Diplomatico Blanc's blend the rums used are aged up to 6 years old. To achieve its balanced & special body, the rum master blender combined light & heavy rums distilled in copper potstills. Finally, the rum is carefully filtered & treated with charcoal to achieve its brightness & transparency; in addition this treatment gives it an incomparable softness. Diplomatico Blanco has already won the coveted title of ' Rum Master' in the White Rums category at the Drinks Business Spirits Masters awards 2009. ...

Mantuano is an excellent blended rum aged for up to eight years in white oak casks, which previously served to age bourbons & malt whisky. Complex & well balanced with notes of dried fruits, wood & vanilla. ...

The Batch Kettle Still was brought to Diplomaticos La Miel distillery in 1959. This semi-artisanal distillation system is originally from Canada, where it was employed for the production of American whisky. Using the best sugar cane honeys, this unique distillate is aged for 6 years in American white oak barrels, that previously served to age bourbon & scotch, resulting in a delicious medium-body & complex rum. This system produces a complex distillate. After aging, the rum brings a very elegant & rich nose, combining aromas of vanilla with sweet & fruity notes of cherry & strawberry with a touch of banana. Well balanced on the palate with a sweet entry, followed by hints of ripe tropical fruits. Ends with a soft, sweet & slightly cool pronounced aftertaste. Toffee & roasted bananas, with milk chocolate, sweet cream & cinnamon toast. The toffee notes build, dominating with creamy sweetness without become too sticky. Rich & sweet, with the banana of the nose right up front. Soft char bitterness & hints of burnt toast hide at the back, with layers of caramel sauce, stewed orchard fruit & spicy nutmeg in between. Chocolate bananas fade to woody spice. ...