Kamara Retsina Nimbus Ritinitis 2020 12.5% (750ml) South London Best London Winemaker Clare Pestell at Melbury

Winemaker Clare Pestell at Melbury Vale had been struggling to decide what to do with a rogue barrel from her 2018 vintage - Daniel Ham from Offbeat Wines suggested that the base wine still had enough yeasts present that it might do well as a Col Fondo

The vines grow across three soil types: sand

they had a lot of work ahead of them as it was in a poor condition by the time of purchase

willow and camomile

Kamara Retsina Nimbus Ritinitis 2020 12.5% (750ml) South London Best London Winemaker Clare Pestell at MelburyPine resin Thyme Citrus This fabulous retsina pours a cloudy bright orange with a wildly vibrant nose of pine, citrus, lemongrass and herbs such as thyme, lavender, oregano and ginger. In the mouth, it's rich with high acidity, which brings forth notes of bergamot, lemon and thyme. Grape: Assyrtiko Pair with: Herbed chicken, grilled fish