{"title":"SOCIAL SIPPIN'","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-fragment=\"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\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWines for sharing with your friends that don't necessarily need food pairings\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"br-riesling-br-sur-granit-2020-br-durmmann-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eRiesling\u003cbr\u003eSur Granit 2020\u003cbr\u003eDurrmann\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrape Variety: Riesling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Anna, Andre \u0026amp; Yann Durrmann\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Andlau, Alsace, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Scale: 4\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking: Organic Riesling grapes were grown on granite soils before being hand harvested. Direct press and fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeast. No filtration, fining or added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Wine: Natural, hazy Riesling. Yann believes the granite soils can give the best complexity for his Rieslings with longageing potential. This is great to drink by itself or with food. You can expect green apple, lemon and floral flavours with a mineral edge. Everything has come together so well after a few years in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/highburylibrary.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/tasting-notes-mixtape-5-by-mark-johnstone\" title=\"Durrmann | Riesling sur Granit 2020 | Highbury Library\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[THIS WINE WAS SELECTED AS PART OF OUR TASTING NOTES PLAYLIST SERIES - CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND LISTEN TO THE PLAYLIST]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: The Durrmann family make wine in the village of Andlau on the slopes of Vosges mountains in Alsace. The vineyards have been organic since 1998 and sulphur free cuvees have been produced since 2007 after Yann (the son) took over running the winery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39720891777155,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20241113-150314.jpg?v=1731515181"},{"product_id":"p-non-alcoholic-gamay-juice-herbs-br-lantidote-2022-br-des-grottes-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eNon-Alcoholic Gamay Juice \u0026 Herbs\u003cbr\u003eAntidote 2024\u003cbr\u003eDes Grottes\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntidote is a sparkling Gamay juice blended with 15 herbs, lemon, apple and ginger from the vineyards of Romain Des Grottes in Beaujolais.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally we have found a wine alternative that is genuinely enjoyable! A sparkling red, with some sweetness but balanced by the herbal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75cl bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43165167812739,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20251223-151345.jpg?v=1767609801"},{"product_id":"p-semillon-br-splash-2022-br-chateau-barouillet-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eSemillon\u003cbr\u003eSplash! 2023\u003cbr\u003eChateau Barouillet\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrape Variety: Semillon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Chateau Barouillet (Vincent Alexis)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Bergerac, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Scale: 2\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking: Organic grapes were hand harvested and fermented with indigenous yeast. The wine was bottled before fermentation finished (ancestral method) to create a sparkling Pet Nat wine. No fining, filtration or added sulphur. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Wine: The easiest pet nat around! Sparkling white wine with only 11,5% alcohol volume. Crisp and green. Great for casual occasions with friends or as an aperitif. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVincent Alexis is an eighth generation winemaker in the Bergerac \/ Monbazillac region south of Bordeaux who makes superb value wines from local varieties. Everything is certified organic and biodynamic and now many cuvées are completely free of added sulphur. He can produce fun and easy-drinking wines such as his iconic Splash Pet Nat as well as more serious styles such as his Pécharment cru red wine. He is a warm and welcoming character so it's always a pleasure to stock his bottles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43213873283203,"sku":"","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20231007-124550.jpg?v=1696693007"},{"product_id":"p-grolleau-br-topette-a-lundi-2022-br-domaine-bablut-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eGrolleau\u003cbr\u003eTopette a Lundi 2023\u003cbr\u003eDomaine Bablut\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrape Variety: Grolleau\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Domaine Bablut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Anjou, Loire, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Scale: 4\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiodynamic and Organic certified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.5% alcohol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking: Organic Grolleau grapes were harvested by hand before a very short fermentation with indigenous yeast. Bottled with no filtration, fining or added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Wine: A light a juicy, natural red wine made in the style of Beaujolais Nouveau (only harvested a few months prior to bottling). Ultimate drinkability, great chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: The Daviau family have been winemakers in the Anjou region since the 17th century. Christophe now farms biodynamically using ancient winemaking methods and cultivates local grape varieties such as Cabernet Franc and Grolleau.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43213921484931,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20260107-144300_1.jpg?v=1775647612"},{"product_id":"p-pinot-gris-pinot-noir-br-noctambulle-2022-br-durrmann-p","title":"\u003cp\u003ePinot Gris \/ Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003eNoctambulle 2022\u003cbr\u003eDurrmann\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrape Variety: 50% Pinot Gris, 50% Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Anna, Andre \u0026amp; Yann Durrmann\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Andlau, Alsace, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Scale: 5\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking: Organic Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir grapes were purchased from an organic grower. Direct press and fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeast. The wine was bottled before fermentation was complete in order to create fizz inside the bottle (ancestral winemaking technique). No filtration or fining and just a touch of sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Wine: This is the first vintage of a new cuvée from Yann using fruit from other organic growers in Alsace! Red pet nat with strawberry, blueberry and red cherry flavours. Refreshing but has some real depth of funky fruit. Love it! Can be a bit lively on bottling so make sure its cold and you have glasses ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: Notes on the Winemaker: Yann Durrmann lives in the village of Andlau in the Bas-Rhin department of Alsace. His parents decided to become full time winemakers after the previous generation had explored viticulture as a hobby. They managed to acquire amazing plots on the steep slopes of the Vosges mountains that were not in high demand as farmers looked for sites that could be easily accessed with machines. Since 1998, the vineyards have been farmed organically and in 2007, Yann began to take over the running of the domaine and decided that wines should be produced without sulphur additions, something his parents were very open minded about. The Durrmann cuvées are now in high demand, always recognised for their ability to show honest and pure expressions of Alsace terroir along with their great value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43274823794819,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20230915-133943.jpg?v=1694785483"},{"product_id":"p-moscato-bianco-br-favonio-2022-br-tenuta-foresto-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eMoscato Bianco\u003cbr\u003eFavonio 2022\u003cbr\u003eTenuta Foresto\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety: Moscato Bianco (Muscat)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: Tenuta Foresto (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrancesco \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePozzobon)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNizza Monferrato, \u003c\/span\u003ePiedmont, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Scale: 4\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking: Organic Muscat grapes were hand harvested and crushed before a 3 day maceration period. The fermentation with indigenous yeast continued in concrete tanks. The wine was then aged in old, neutral oak for 10 months before being bottled with no filtration, fining or added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Wine: Aromatic orange wine with delicate notes of stone fruit and pink grapefruit. Amazingly well balanced. One of the wines we most look forward to receiving each vintage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS WAS VOTED BEST TASTING WINE AT HIGHBURY LIBRARY WINE CLUB IN JUNE 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: Francesco Pozzobon hails from the Veneto region but now makes natural wine under the name Tenuta Foresto in Nizza Monferrato which is just south of Asti. he was inspired by the methods of Japanese farmer and philosopher Masunobu Fukuoka and aims to have as little impact on the natural ecosystem as possible. We visited in 2022 to try his wines in barrel which are getting better with every vintage. He previously lived in Highbury before heading back to Italy to start his winemaking project. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43449517539459,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20231122-135421_6f9ea441-6e97-45fd-b59f-5497cf2ffe01.jpg?v=1700670598"},{"product_id":"p-moscato-bianco-br-team-moscato-2022-br-tenuta-foresto-x-highbury-library-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eMoscato Bianco\u003cbr\u003eTeam Moscato 2022\u003cbr\u003eTenuta Foresto x Highbury Library\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety: Moscato Bianco (Muscat)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: Tenuta Foresto (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrancesco \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePozzobon)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNizza Monferrato, \u003c\/span\u003ePiedmont, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Scale: 5\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking: Organic Muscat grapes were hand harvested and crushed before a 3 day maceration period. The fermentation with indigenous yeast in concrete tanks. The wine was bottled before fermentation was complete in order to trap fizz inside the bottle (ancestral winemaking technique - Pet Nat). No filtration, fining or added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Wine: A special collaboration between Tenuta Foresto and Highbury Library. When we first visited Francesco, the first bottle we drank was a Moscato Pet Nat which had never been exported to the UK. We were desperate to get our hands on some and Francesco was excited when we mentioned the idea of dedicating it to each of our favourite football mascots. This is an orange Pet Nat made with juice that usually goes into the \u003ca title=\"Moscato Bianco Favonio 2022 Tenuta Foresto Organic Natural Orange Wine Skin Contact Highbury Library\" href=\"https:\/\/highburylibrary.co.uk\/products\/p-moscato-bianco-br-favonio-2022-br-tenuta-foresto-p?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=fa2b68e88\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eFavonio\u003c\/a\u003e cuvée. Expect wild and bright flavours of mango, pineapple and apricots with electric acidity and a tiny hint of sweetness. Only available at Highbury Library and limited to 48 bottles. Artwork by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/daryl_rainbow\/?hl=en\" title=\"Daryl Rainbow Highbury Library Tenuta Foresto Team Moscato 2022 Orange Pet Nat\"\u003eDaryl Rainbow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHIS WINE WAS SELECTED AS THE BEST TASTING BOTTLE BY DRINKERS AT A HIGHBURY LIBRARY WINE CLUB TASTING IN \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOVEMBER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: Francesco Pozzobon hails from the Veneto region but now makes natural wine under the name Tenuta Foresto in Nizza Monferrato which is just south of Asti. he was inspired by the methods of Japanese farmer and philosopher Masunobu Fukuoka and aims to have as little impact on the natural ecosystem as possible. We visited in 2022 to try his wines in barrel which are getting better with every vintage. He previously lived in Highbury before heading back to Italy to start his winemaking project. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43449541197955,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20231122-135512.jpg?v=1700672081"},{"product_id":"p-barbera-br-la-comedie-2022-br-tenuta-foresto-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eBarbera\u003cbr\u003eLa Comedie 2022\u003cbr\u003eTenuta Foresto\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety: Barbera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: Tenuta Foresto (Francesco Pozzobon)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNizza Monferrato, \u003c\/span\u003ePiedmont, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Scale: 4\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking: Organic Barbera grapes were hand harvested and fermented in cement tank with indigenous yeast. Ancestral techniques (pet nat) were used where the wine underwent second fermentation in bottle. No fining, filtration or added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Wine: A lightly sparkling red wine (pet nat) which drinks soemwhat like a light red Lambrusco. Hazy in the glass with a dark fruit profile and a touch of sweetness. Some integrated volatile acidity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: Francesco Pozzobon hails from the Veneto region but now makes natural wine under the name Tenuta Foresto in Nizza Monferrato which is just south of Asti. he was inspired by the methods of Japanese farmer and philosopher Masunobu Fukuoka and aims to have as little impact on the natural ecosystem as possible. We visited in 2022 to try his wines in barrel which are getting better with every vintage. He previously lived in Highbury before heading back to Italy to start his winemaking project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43468531794051,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20251112-160212.jpg?v=1762963428"},{"product_id":"p-macabeo-br-filthy-gorgeous-2022-br-chateau-baby-girl-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eMacabeo\u003cbr\u003eFilthy\/Gorgeous 2022\u003cbr\u003eChateau Baby Girl\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety: Macabeo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: Chateau Baby Girl (Fernando Berry)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: Penedès, Catalunya, Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Scale: 5\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking: Organic \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMacabeo grapes grown by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/highburylibrary.co.uk\/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct\u0026amp;q=nuria*+renom*\" title=\"Nuria Renom Natural Wine Catalonia Spain Organic\"\u003eNuria Renom\u003c\/a\u003e were hand harvested crushed before spending 48 hours on the skins. Fermentation with indigenous yeast in stainless steel. Aged in tank and amphora vessels for 1 year before bottling with no fining, filtration or added sulphur. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Wine: The mysterious Chateau Baby Girl has harnessed the power of Nuria Renom's Macabeo grapes to produce and orange, skin contact wine . This is fresh and tart with flavours bitter grapefruit, green apple and gooseberry. This very small production took place at the winery of Vinyes Tortuga in northern Catalonia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: Chateau Baby Girl is an esteemed 300 hectare estate on the left bank in Bordeaux. Not really. It's actually the winemaking project of Fernando Berry, well known for his import company Otros Vinos that has been championing the pioneers of Spanish natural wine for years now. 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Fermentation with indigenous yeast in stainless steel tanks. No filtration or fining and just a small amount of sulphur added on bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Wine: As the name \"On the way to the aperitif\" suggests, this is a playful, easy drinking white wine that does not need to accompany food. Super fresh with a lively burst of minerals as it hits the palate. Very clean with restrained citrus and apple flavours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: Domaine Dupraz is a relatively large (18.5 hectares) wine project in the Apremont department of Savoie. The Dupraz family reclaimed its historic winery after it had been owned by the local co-op for over 50 years. 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Small amount of sulphur on bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine: A dry Rosé made in the famous, southern French style but this year we were happy to learn that they had not filtered the wine. This means you can expect a more juicy and textured character but still all the hallmarks of classic Provence rosé.  Easy drinking and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43760741220483,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20231116-154353_ce1a4c14-20e5-42ec-8bef-6c267e5f1945.jpg?v=1710180254"},{"product_id":"p-red-white-field-blend-br-roig-boig-ancestral-2023-br-la-salada-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eRed \u0026 White Field Blend\u003cbr\u003eRoig Boig Ancestral 2024\u003cbr\u003eLa Salada\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety: 10 red and white varieties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: La Salada (Toni Carbó \u0026amp; Anna Serra)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: Penedés, Catalunya, Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Scale 3\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10.5% alcohol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking: A field blend of 10 red and white grape varieties were crushed by foot and fermented in concrete tanks with indigenous yeast. The wine was bottled before fermentation was complete in order to create fizz in the bottle (ancestral winemaking techniques). Pet Nat that is unfiltered with no added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Wine: Light pink sparkling wine with refreshing acidity and notes of citrus and berry fruit. A Catalan cult classic that is so easy to drink that you might need 2 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: Toni Carbó is one half of the esteemed Cava house (with friend \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Natural and organic wines of Ramon Jané, Catalunya\" href=\"https:\/\/highbury-library.myshopify.com\/search?q=ramon+jan%C3%A9\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003eRamon Jané\u003c\/a\u003e), Mas Candí in Penedés. He started his own project La Salada with partner Anna Serra in 2012 to focus on making wines like his Grandfather used to. 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Aged for 9 months and bottled with no fining, filtration or added sulphur. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Wine: Natural red wine from the south of France utilising the almost forgotten grape variety, Aramon. The easiest drinking cuvée from Mont de Marie, this is perfect from the fridge in the warmer months. Light on its feet with fresh and crunchy red fruit. A hint of cooling herbs on the finish. Great for everyday drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: Thierry Forestier and his wife Marie-Noëlle are located in the village of Souvignargues not too far from Nimes in the Languedoc. They have been making wine since 2004 and focus on amazing value reds that are light and fresh despite the warm climate down here. 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Fermented with indigenous yeast. Must from the grapes was then used to kickstart a second fermentation and the wine was bottled at that moment. No filtration, fining or added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Wine: Natural sparkling rosé in the form of pink Lambrusco. Cloudy, hazy and full of flavour. Citrus, raspberry, blood orange and dried herbs transport us straight to Emilia! Great to share with friends before food. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: Roberto Maestri makes sparkling wines in the tradition of Emilia-Romagna. 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Maceration before fermentation with indigenous yeast. Aged in old barrels on the lees for 7 months. Bottled with no fining or filtration and just a small amount of sulphur (13mg\/litre)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Wine: After going without for a few years, we are treated to a new vintage of this great cuvée. Coquette is a blend of red and white grape varieties that have undergone maceration so you can expect a whole variety of flavours and aromas. Some tropical notes are complimented with red berries and refreshing citrus. Great without food. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS WINE WAS VOTED AS THE BEST TASTING WINE AT A HIGHBURY LIBRARY WINE CLUB IN MAY 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean-Pierre Rietsch is a natural winemaker in the village of Mittelbergheim, Alsace. 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Fermentation with indigenous yeast in stainless steel tanks. Bottled before fermentation was complete in order to create fizz in bottle (ancestral method, pet nat). No fining, filtration or added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Wine: A sparkling, natural wine made from the 3 classic Catalan grape varieties historically used in Cava production. This is a different method though which results in a lighter and fruitier wine. The name means \"Thirsty\" and a bottle of this exactly what you need when in that state. Easy drinking and more-ish with notes of apple and lemon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: Ramon Jané is one half of the esteemed Cava house Mas Candí but this wine comes from his solo project that he started in 2019 which promises some of the best value natural wines of Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44558170062979,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20231116-150640.jpg?v=1700154566"},{"product_id":"p-macabeo-xarel-lo-blend-br-el-pages-content-blanc-2023-br-la-salada-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eMacabeo \/ Xarel Lo blend\u003cbr\u003eEl Pagès Content Blanc 2023\u003cbr\u003eLa Salada\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety: 30% Macabeo, 50% Montònec, 20% Xarel Lo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: La Salada (Toni Carbó \u0026amp; Anna Serra)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: Penedès, Catalunya, Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Scale: 5\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking: Organic white grape varieties were hand harvested. The Montonec underwent direct press whilst the Xarel Lo and Macabeo were de-stemmed and macerated for 12 days.  Fermented with indigenous yeast in concrete tank and bottled with no filtration, fining or added sulphur.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Wine: Each year, El Pages Content (the Happy Farmer) Blanc represents La Salada's entry level white wine that is meant for easy, casual drinking. The blend of grapes changes each vintage as it reflects what has happened in the vineyard over the last 12 months. 2023 is showcases a more savoury character than previous iterations. Subtle citrus and orchard fruit alongside green olives and minerals with a hint of hazelnut on the finish.  Great value wine from a top producer. 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