Henkell Trocken Brut

French cuvee craft meets German artisanal production: this dry, fully matured sparkling wine owes its elegant, international character to a unique premium cuvee of four excellent wines from selected grape varieties.Henkell Trocken fizzes with delicate, long-lasting bubbles for a glassful of glamour. Its finely arranged, harmonic composition makes for a well-rounded, fully developed taste experience.

COLOUR: Light yellow with green reflections

MOUSSE: Finely beaded, lingering

BOUQUET: Fresh, fruity, with gentle notes of green apple, banana and citrus fruit

FLAVOUR: Fresh, harmonic interplay of sweet and sour, medium-strong body, lingering finish

GRAPE VARIETIES: Cuvée made of four selected wines, including Chardonnay, from traditional viniculture regions.

PRODUCTION METHOD: Méthode charmat in accordance with German sparkling-wine regulations

SERVING : perfectly with spicy main courses, e.g. Asian and Indian dishes

ANALYSIS RESULTS: Alcohol: 11.5 %

abv Dosage: 22 g/l (dry) Contains sulphites

The fruit is sourced from the best hillside vineyards across Treviso in the Veneto. Grapes are harvested slightly before full maturation to preserve acidity. The base wine is re-fermented in enclosed pressure tanks

This non-vintage Rose is the end result of a desire to create a Rose champagne with a delightfully luscious, fruit-based charm. Jacques Peters, the cellarmaster, and his team wanted a champagne that would be accessible and naturally engaging while conserving Veuve Clicquot's essential values in terms of style. The wine has a luminous color with attractive pink glints.

The nose is generous and elegant, with initial aromas of fresh red fruit (raspberry, wild strawberry, cherry, blackberry), leading to biscuity notes of dried fruits and Viennese pastries (almonds, apricots and brioche). The fresh attack is followed by a fruity harmonious sensation on the palate. The wine is perfectly balanced in the best Veuve Clicquot style of pink champagnes, combining elegance and flair. The wine works its magic—this delectably full champagne can be enjoyed as a true delicacy. A deliciously fruity wine in earlybloom, this is a wonderful aperitif to be shared as a twosome or simply with friends. Made using 50 to 60 different crus, the cuvee is based on Brut Yellow Label's traditional blend: 50 to 55% Pinot Noir, 15 to 20% Pinot Meunier, and 28 to 33% Chardonnay.

HENKELLROSÉ  French cuvee craft meets German artisanal production: finely beaded Henkell Rosé is a refreshing, elegant sparkling wine created from selected red grape varieties. Its distinguished, gently fruity, berry-like flavour is the pinnacle of enjoyment for anyone who appreciates rosé with an international, dry character. Henkell Rosé’s finely arranged, harmonic composition makes for a well-rounded, complete taste experience.

COLOUR: Natural, strong salmon pink with orange reflections

MOUSSE: Finely beaded, lingering

BOUQUET: Fresh aroma of red berries, underpinned by a hint of strawberry

FLAVOUR: Harmonious interplay between sweet and sour, berry-like fruity body, lingering finish

GRAPE VARIETIES: Cuvee of selected red grape varieties from carefully chosen wine-production regions

PRODUCTION METHOD: Méthode charmat according to German sparkling-wine regulations

SERVING SUGGESTION: Perfect as an aperitif, with light finger food, but also between fish and seafood courses, as a perfect all-rounder

ANALYSIS RESULTS: Alcohol: 12.0 % abv Dosage: 24 g/l (dry) Contains sulphites

An unusual gin from the Black Forest in Germany, Monkey 47 contains a unique ingredient. No, not that! Cranberries! The 47 comes from the number of botanicals that go into this unique gin, and the fact it’s bottled at a healthy 47%. It seems that the botanicals speak for themselves, as the gin has received bucketfuls of critical acclaim. Some say less is more, not for Monkey 47!

Tasting Note

Nose: Oh there is a lot going on here… woody, vegetable smells under pin fresh grassy citrus notes and botanical sweetness, like a pine forest after the rain.

Palate: Predictably complex, this is a robust and powerful gin with plenty of spice, fruit and herb flavours. It’s very well structured, and difficult to unpick but a citrus fresh start segues into pine and wood notes for a drying finish.

Finish: Wooded and reassuringly heavy.

Overall: A unique gin, that is crying out to be made into a Martini. It’ll need an equally robust vermouth though.

Founded in 1887 by Francesco Mionetto in the small village of Valdobbiadene, Mionetto has an established reputation for quality, tradition and innovation. In the heart of the Prosecco region, Mionetto produces exceptional wines with consistent national and international acclaim.

GRAPE VARIETY: A blend of red varietals

VINIFICATION: This refined sparkling extra dry rosé is obtained through soft pressing of the grapes which have been left to macerate for a few hours to give this cuvée its brilliant “peach blossom” pink hue.

APPEARANCE: Brilliant peach color

AROMA: Pink grapefruit, pomegranate and black currant with a hint of wild rose

PALATE: Well-balanced acidity with notes of red raspberry and strawberry and a fine persistent perlage.

ALCOHOL: 11.5%

ACIDITY: 6.5 g/l

SUGAR: 14-17 g/l