“This conceptual label is a photography project that I started during lockdown in 2020. Each year, post harvest, I’ll take a self portrait to represent that respective vintage which will then be utilized as the label - it aims to offer an insight into what I was thinking that year. In 20 years’ time you’ll be able to line up all of the bottles and see how I mature as both a winemaker and a man.” - Angus Vinden.

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2023 Pokolbin Blanc - Lullaby
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This years' Pokolbin Blanc is a blend of multiple varieties, with some fermented on skins, some in stainless steel, some in clay amphora and some in neutral French oak, to build complexity, weight and texture. I wonder if you can guess what all of these varieties are?! This funky little number is light, fun and delicious.

Sourced from our Somerset Vineyard - the blocks were planted by the Howard family in 1965 & 1969 over fine clay loam soil, the fruit was hand picked in early February. The juice was fermented on fine solids in stainless steel, a concrete pyramid, neutral oak and given extended lees contact to build complexity. The wine shows the character of the old gnarled vines; refreshing natural acidity, citrus fruit, delicate texture & minerality.

Handcrafted by Angus Vinden 

12.5% Alc./vol.  

This Chardonnay was sourced from our Somerset Vineyard and Oakey Creek Vineyard. The fruit was handpicked and pressed with the juice transferred directly to large format, tight grain, French and Austrian oak and a concrete pyramid, where the wine underwent fermentation. During the seven month élevage, bâtonnage was conducted to build complexity.

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Handcrafted by Angus Vinden 

12.5% Alc

Minimal Sulfites added

This Semillon was sourced from our Somerset Vineyard and handpicked in early February 2021.

The block was planted by the Howard family in 1969, over fine clay loam soil. The juice was fermented on fine solids and extended lees contact was allowed before being bottled. The wine shows the character of the old gnarled vines: refreshing natural acidity; citrus fruit and delicate minerality. Drink anytime over the next 10+ years.

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Handcrafted by Angus Vinden & Daniel Binet

10.5% Alc./vol. Approx. 5.9 std drinks 

Minimal Sulfites added

Sourced from our Somerset Vineyard. The block was planted by the Howard family in 2007 on fine clay loam soil, the fruit was hand picked, whole bunch pressed and juice transferred directly to large format seasoned French oak, where the wine underwent barrel fermentation. During the eleven month èlevage, bâtonnage was conducted to build creamy texture to support the fruit and subtle oak spice. 

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Handcraſted by Angus Vinden

13% Alc./vol.

Minimal Sulfites added

Sourced from our Somerset Vineyard. The blocks were planted by the Howard family in 1973, 1980 & 1987 over red volcanic clay and fine sandy clay loam soil. The fruit was handpicked and basket pressed with the juice transferred directly to large format, tight grain, French & Austrian oak, where the wine underwent fermentation. During the eleven month élevage, bâtonnage was conducted to build creamy texture to support the fruit and oak spice.

Handcraſted by Angus Vinden

12.5% Alc./vol.
Minimal Sulfites added