Orange & Spice Shrub Producer|Mauricio Gonzalez

Orange & Spice Shrub Producer|Mauricio GonzalezShrub is a kind of ancient, zero alcohol beverage made from a mixture of fruit, vinegar, and sugar that dates back to the late 15th century, when it was first used as a preservative for the export and import of fresh fruits. The producer, Mathilde Cousin, is the daughter of the legendary Loire grower, Olivier. So fittingly, this shrub is made only from the highest quality organic vinegar, derived from his wine. Highly concentrated, the best way to

smoke and anise to beautiful effect

A real zinger

Meligoté comes from a single parcel of 2/3 Aligote & 1/3 Melon de Bourgogne

The grapes were de-stemmed and then saw a long maceration of 19 days before being pressed into steel tanks to rest for three months

The bitters really sit to the front here

Juicy and bright with citrus and tropical fruit sitting amongst aromatic blossom notes and briny green olive

the palate full of little black fruits

hearty meals

Peachy stone fruit and green strawberry leading into a herby

the wine it is yielding is youthful

lighter side without compromising on substance and depth of flavour

the duo are producing a series of table wines