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Winemaker: Litmus Wines

About:

Litmus Wines is run by John Worontschak, Mike Florence and Matthieu Elzinga, and based Denbies in Surrey. They focus on premium still English wines of distinction, but also make wines under contract for a large selection of producers.

Monthly Round-Up

The Great British Wine Round-up October 2020

In our latest Round-up, John takes a look at harvest 2020 and selects a range of the latest, most delicious still and sparkling English wines.

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Still White

Litmus White Pinot 2016

A medley of peach, apricot and hints of cranberry, with butterscotch and spiced oak on the finish.

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Monthly Round-Up

The Great British Wine Round-up September 2020

John tastes through ten delicious and diverse examples of English Bacchus, which demonstrate just why this is the white grape of choice in England right now.

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Still White

Litmus Orange Bacchus 2019

A brilliantly complex, maverick Orange Bacchus that was fermented on skins for 16 weeks.

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Still White

Litmus Orange Bacchus 2016

A hugely distinctive and compelling wine with complex aromas of tropical fruit, grass and herbs.

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ArticlesMonthly Round-Up

The Great British Wine Round-up July 2019

July’s round-up features a concise but texturally diverse selection of wines including four fantastic stills and two delectable sparkling rosés.

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Still White

Litmus Element 20 2011

A remarkably developed Chardonnay-rich white blend with stunning citrus cut through & wondrous textures.

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Still White

Litmus White Pinot 2013

Distinctive and elegant, a rather excellent and balanced wine.

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ArticlesFood & Drink

English Wine to Drink at Christmas

A look at some of the top English Wines to drink during the festive season.

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Still White

Litmus White Pinot 2011

A rich luxurious White Pinot Noir with white Burgundy like texture and weight.

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Still White

Litmus Element 20 2011

An outstanding English white wine with lots of depth and texture.

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Davenport Limney Sparkling Rosé 2022

Brisk, crisp, clean cranberry, cherry and raspberry flavours.

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Flint Silex 2024

Complex, ripe fruit structure with oak texture and a lovely lingering minerality.

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Flint Bacchus 2025

Classic Bacchus floral cues with the exuberance of passion fruit, melon and lime.

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Exploring Pinot Noir with Oastbook

John talks to America Brewer of Oastbrook Estate & tastes three expressions of Pinot Noir.

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Calancombe Estate

Stephan talks to Lance of Calancombe Estate on wine and crowdfunding.

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Lympstone Manor - Wine Tasting with Michael Caines

John visits Michael Caines and the team at Lympstone Manor for a tasting of exciting, upcoming releases.

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