If you're perusing the London Cru range looking for the perfect bottle our winemaker Alex is here to make things easy. These are his selection of wines which are drinking perfectly right now! All are exciting examples of their varieties and were made in our winery in Fulham. From the fresh zingy style of English Bacchus to the bursting juicy red fruits of Syrah from Zaragoza, our London Cru range has wine perfect for every occasion and palate.
Bacchus 2019 (West Sussex, England)
'Bacchus is our most important London Cru grape, and we love making an elegant and gastronomic style. In the glass this Bacchus provides zesty lime and gooseberry fruits with hints of herbal and grassy notes building complexity. Part of this wine was aged in Premier Cru Burgundy barrels, which gently helps to build the body and adds a creaminess to the palate.
'This wine pairs beautifully with seafood as the notes of citrus interwoven with passionfruit, fresh pineapple and pithy grapefruit on the palate make for the perfect counterpoint. '
Alex Hurley - London Cru Winemaker
93 points - Decanter.
Sydney St Syrah 2016 (Zaragoza, Spain)
'Syrah vines are perfectly adapted to warm climate regions and for this wine we sourced some beautiful organic grapes from north-east Spain. Charged by the glorious sunshine in Zaragoza this wine is bursting with blackberry and raspberry fruit, soft tannins and a peppery edge on the finish.
'We waited for just the right moment before releasing this wine, the balance is absolutely perfect! A star when served alongside a steak, and one of my current favourite reds to drink at home.'
Alex Hurley - London Cru Winemaker
Barbican Barbera 2015 (Piedmonte, Italy)
'Now we travel to Italy. In 2015 we sourced some beautiful organic Barbera grapes from a vineyard near Asti and Alba in Piemonte.
'In the glass this wine has a perfectly ripe character of wild brambly berries, with notes of mulberry jam and juniper berry, with dark chocolate, mocha and spice coming from a hint of new oak. The fruit is balanced by Barbera's famous acidity and gives the wine a freshness and vibrancy on the finish. This wine is an absolute delight when paired with the humblest of Mozzarella pizza.'
Alex Hurley - London Cru Winemaker