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 At Artisan Wines we are committed to sourcing hand-crafted wines, direct from small passionate and high quality producers. We want to make it easy for you to enjoy distinctive, hand-picked wines many of which are not normally available here.
We have an approach that seeks out honest wine from growers who work with passion, individuality and zest. This may be contrasted with many of the mass-produced wines retailed in the UK today. The approach and quality indicators we seek out include the following:
- a natural approach to viticulture using low interventionist methods.Many Artisan producers use organic or biodynamic methods, promoting an active eco-system;
- low yields from old vines. This produces more concentrated grapes, for wines with greater flavour and distinction!
- hand harvesting. Picking by hand ensures that only the ripest fruits are chosen, arriving in top condition in the winery;
- non-interventionist winemaking. Minimising the use of chemicals and additives in the winery all results in a more natural product for you to enjoy.
In line with this approach, we currently stock over 30 biodynamic wines from eight committed biodyamic producers. These wines cover the full price spectrum, from an easy drinking white at £7.25 per bottle (Domaine de l’Ecu) to an out-and-out world-class offering at £36.00 per bottle (from Nicolas Joly, the so-called “high priest” of biodynamic viticulture at La Coulee de Serrant). All these producers share a passion and commitment, working to the precepts laid out by Rudolf Steiner. They have obtained a number of different certifications to demonstrate their credentials, as follows:
Domaine de l’Ecu (Loire). Certifications: Demeter and Ecocert
Domaine Philippe Gilbert (Loire). Certification: Biodyvin
Domaine Montirius (Rhone). Certifications: Demeter, Biodyvin and Ecocert
Domaine des Roches Neuves (Loire). Certification: Biodyvin
Chateau de Roquefort (Provence). Certification: Renaissance Group Quality Charter
La Ferme de la Sansonniere (Loire). Certifications: Demeter and Ecocert
La Coulee de Serrant (Loire). Certifications: Demeter and Ecocert
Domaine Viret (Rhone). Certification: Renaissance Group Quality Charter
Please note that Demeter, Biodyvin and the Renassance Group are all biodynamic certifications, whilst Ecocert is an organic certification.
To make things even simpler we put together keenly-priced mixed-cases of 12 bottles. Each case includes tasting notes to help you enjoy the wine, to serve it with the right food and to generally help you to get to know our wine growers and what makes them all just that bit special.
We really hope you enjoy our wines! |
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