Refined, clean and simple, The Botanist’s classic bottle design elevates any stylishly-arranged home bar. Inspired by the botanical heritage of the Isle of Islay, each bottle is made with hand-foraged berries, barks, seeds and peels, and distilled slowly to enhance its unique flavour. As England’s leading wine producer, our mission is to change the way the world thinks about English wine. Our talented winemaking team produce award-winning premium sparkling and still wines, grown in the chalky terroir of South East England.” Chardonnay:This varietal is grown largely for sparkling wines, for which demand drives continuous new plantings. Our main Chardonnay vineyard is Kit's Coty on the North Downs of Kent which produces fruit with excellent acidity, minerality and generous texture. The team behind Mirabeau rosé wines make this elegant pink gin that’s inspired by, and infused with, the grapes and botanicals growing wild on their Provence estate. 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. 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. There’s also an underlying soft sweetness from the addition of Mirabeau’s Provence rosé to the distillation. Refreshing and enjoyable to sip on its own, although a lemon peel garnish combined with a bitter tonic, or grapefruit juice, works well to amplify the herbal and floral characters while accenting the sweetness. Alc 43% At Chapel Down, which prides itself in offering ‘a wine for everyone’, you’ll also find
dynamic winemaker Josh Donaghay-Spire doing impressive things with Chardonnay,
and pushing the boundaries with sparkling wines.”

Chapel Down Pinot Noir Gin Spirit type - Waitrose Cellar

Freshness and vibrancy are key features which I look for in wines and English fruit really delivers on this, whether it be unique aromatic white wines, classic fizz, or a twist on a rich Chablis-esque Chardonnay. Balance is at the heart of every good wine and my aim, in the vineyard and the winery, is to strive for perfect balance.” Devon’s Salcombe Distilling Co makes a range of excellent gins – including alcohol-free options – and its pink offering is no exception. Inspired by the South of France (Sainte Marie is a lighthouse in the old port of Marseille) it’s pale Provençal rosé pink in colour, with a floral, herbaceous nose: thyme and orange blossom hints plus red berry fruit. The silky and sophisticated palate has appealing notes of rose, plus a decent hit of juniper and a fresh herbaceous finish. Pair with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic for a summery, floral Gin & Tonic. Alc 41.4% This is once again derived from English wine grape skins, this time from Pinot Noir, which is then blended with a neutral grain spirit. The flavour profile is a fusion of bright citrus and soft, ripe summer berries with the classic notes of juniper and floral aromatics.We operate without the confines of 350 years’ worth of rules and traditions. Instead, we innovate with our focus firmly on the needs of today's consumer, utilizing the most modern viticulture and wine making techniques. As England’s leading wine producer, our mission is to change the way the world thinks about English wine. Our talented winemaking team produce award-winning premium sparkling and still wines, grown in the chalky terroir of the North Downs of Kent. Come and visit us at our home in Tenterden where we promise to excite and entertain you.” Can’t resist a little retro Riviera style? Portofino Dry Gin’s contents don’t let its bottle down, blending aromatic juniper with notes of lemon, lavender, sage and hints of floral iris and rose. Serve with lemon peel, a sprig of lavender and pretend you’re sipping it in the South of France. 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. With sets for a range of budgets, there’s sure to be something for everyone.

Chapel Down - Award Winning English Gin

A fine example of an English sparkling wine, primarily made from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc grapes grown in vineyards across the South East. The Chapel Down winery is located in the beautiful town of Tenterden, situated in the heart of the Kent countryside. We produce a complete range of English sparkling wines using the Traditional Method. The same method used in Champagne, but with fruit sourced from the South-East of England. The latest spirit from Chapel Down is the on-trend Pinot Noir Gin, a light blush coloured gin that has arrived just in time for spring. This good value gin hails from Italy’s Amalfi Coast and makes use of native botanicals including local lemons and Sicilian pink grapefruits. Unsurprisingly it’s bursting with bright citrus freshness, alongside a tart hit of rhubarb. But it’s also a well balanced gin with classic spice notes and a proper hit of piney juniper. When aperitivo hour arrives pair it with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic in a zesty G&T garnished with a slice of pink grapefruit. Then sip and embrace la dolce vita… Alc 41% A brilliant gift for any gin lover, The Art of Gin Tasting Experience from Tappers Gin features their two signature gins, Darkside and Brightside. The two gins are made using the same botanical recipe, but with different production methods – cold-compounded (Darkside) and distilled (Brightside),Today the term pink gin is used to describe gins that are infused with a range of botanicals – from rose and rhubarb, to strawberries, raspberries and red currants – to give a distinct flavour and a rosy hue. How does pink gin taste? Since it launched over a decade ago, No. 3 Gin has won a whole host of awards for its great taste – but equally commendable is the beautiful bottle design. The sleek bottle has a hexagonal shape, with each side representing one of the gin’s six main ingredients, and showcases the brand’s signature key symbol – a nod to Berry Bros. & Rudd’s home on St. James Street. If you’re buying the gin as a present, jazz things up with the vibrant gift box. You can delight your friend or family member with a set of four of their gins. Thoughts & Memory and Valhalla are sister expressions with a delightful flavour journey, both featuring the signature botanical of mandarin. Valkyrie’s signature botanical is the unusual citrus fruit Jara, and it’s this gin which also forms the ‘base’ for their pink expression, Cranachan – a take on their granny’s favourite Scottish dessert – and features botanicals including fresh raspberries, new make malt spirit, oats and Deeside honey. To top it off, the glassware is exceptional and you can now choose from lowball, highball and copa glasses – the latter of which are new for 2021.