Notes of rhubarb and orange (as you’d expect) are joined by aromas of raspberry, fresh blackcurrant and Parma violet that carry through to the palate, where they join with a satisfying juniper hit and spice notes. Whereas most English Sparkling Wines are made in the image of Champagne, this is something quite different. Our mix your own case service gives you the chance to curate your perfect mix of still, sparkling or spirits.

Chapel Down Pinot Noir Gin Review | Great British Wine

I find this a particularly successful gin to mix with aromatic tonics and of course, a strawberry or raspberry garnish.

Chardonnay:This varietal is grown largely for sparkling wines, for which demand drives continuous new plantings.

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Otterbeck distillery in Yorkshire creates this small-batch gin with hand-foraged local spruces, rowan berries, nettle leaves, Yorkshire watercress and mint. If you have joined us after the exclusive release you’ll receive your bottle within 2-5 working days. Whether you’re looking for mini tasting sets, luxury gin gifts, or something in between, you’ll find the perfect gift for gin lovers below. A base of grape spirit extracted from Mirabeau’s Forever Summer wine is combined with 12 botanicals including juniper, coriander seed, lemon peel, lavender, jasmine, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, iris root and angelica.Now a self-appointed Great British Wine ambassador, he has a mission to explore all corners of the UK to uncover the best producers and most exciting wines. They give an enveloping and fragrant florality on the nose, while the palate is lifted by citrus freshness and given an earthy touch by generous herbaceousness. Best known for its potato vodka and ‘field to bottle’ approach, Herefordshire farmers-turned-distillers Chase also make this zesty pink gin, which is distilled with pink grapefruit and pomelo peels.

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Decorated with strawberries and botanicals, Otterbeck’s strawberry and pink peppercorn gin nods to its collaboration with strawberry producer, Annabel’s Deliciously British.The perfect pink gin for wine lovers, this is distilled by English wine producer Chapel Down, which also makes a Chardonnay vodka. This is once again derived from English wine grape skins, this time from Pinot Noir, which is then blended with a neutral grain spirit. That rye gives an interesting savoury, grainy note to the aromas and adds real depth and a creamy silkiness to the palate.