Christmas
Welcome to this year's Christmas offering of our pick of wines, ales and gift selections at prices you won't be able to resist! Choose from our...
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You can purchase all our offers online, over the phone or in store, view our extended Christmas opening hours here. We have free local delivery available for orders over £50 (view our local delivery area here) and free national delivery for orders over £100 (national delivery is charged at £9.99 for orders under £100).
These are our top picks for drinking this Christmas, offering a selection of our favourite wines which will cover your every need over the Christmas period. Buy any 12 bottles from our individual Christmas wines and receive a 10% discount (please order online, by phone on Hurst 01273 833830 / Lindfield 01444 484025 or pop in store to receive your 10% discount).
To claim 10% discount on a 12 bottle mixed case from any of our individual Christmas wines* use Promotional Code: FESTIVE10
Pop open some of our hand-picked selection of Seasonal Sparkle to get everyone in the Christmas spirit
2015 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs*
Champagne Mandois
(Champagne, France)
Rich | Complex | Crisp
Directly imported from this small, boutique champagne producer based in Pierry, Champagne. A 100% Chardonnay, this has a subtle bouquet of citrus, apple and tropical pineapple with a hint of vanilla on the soft, mineral rich finish.
Bottle: £34.95
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2014 Poynings Grange Rosé de Noirs*
Poynings Grange (Sussex, England)
Elegant | Subtle | Intense
The barest of blushes, a hint of pink! A wonderfully made Sussex sparkling rosé, minerality from the Sussex chalk shining through and combining beautifully with the full pinot character and brioche toastiness from the long lees ageing.
Bottle: £24.95
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Crémant de Bourgogne Diamant*
Oedoria (Burgundy, France)
Ripe | Delicate | Fresh
A blanc de blancs crémant, harvested from a group of small parcels with silica clay and chalk soils. Extremely fine bubbles, and a fresh, aromatic quality on the nose with lemony notes that will awaken your taste buds.
Bottle: £14.95
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To claim 10% discount on a 12 bottle mixed case from any of our individual Christmas wines* use Promotional Code: FESTIVE10
An around-the-world selection of warming Christmas Reds. Perfect wines for the cooler weather.
 2019 Balasso Rosso*
Cantina Reale
(Lombardy, Italy)
Soft | Spicy | Elegant
A blend of Merlot and Sangiovese. Soft, smooth and elegant with cherry and plum fruits with a touch of spice and soft texture.
Bottle: £8.95
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 2017 Côtes du Roussillon* Villages
Calmel & Joseph
(Languedoc, France)
Smooth | Spicy | Rich
A powerful nose with black fruit, peppery spiciness, cinnamon and toasted notes. Smooth with well-integrated supple tannins in the mouth.
Bottle: £12.95
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 2018 Verum Pinot Noir*
Bodega del Rio Elorza
(Patagonia)
Soft | Elegant | Pure
Verum means true and this wine is true to the terroir of Patagonia. Elegant, pure ripe cherry and redcurrant fruit with earthy notes and fine tannins.
Bottle: £13.95
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 2018 Heritage Reserve Zinfandel*
De Loach
(Sonoma County, California)
Ripe | Juicy | Spicy
Flavours of ripe strawberry, raspberry and blackberry blend nicely with notes of blackcurrant and molasses. Full bodied with soft tannins and a long finish.
Bottle: £14.95
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 2018 La Flor Malbec*
Pulenta Estate
(Mendoza, Argentina)
Luscious | Seductive | Rich
Packed with black & purple berries & velvety tannins on the generous palate. A year in French oak has given sweet tobacco, vanilla spice and bright acidity.
Bottle: £16.95
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 2014 Luis Cañas Rioja Reserva*
Luis Cañas
(Rioja, Spain)
Rich | Spicy | Long
Subtle, graceful wine, loaded with mellow dark cherry fruits, overlaid with vanilla spice and a long, smooth finish.
Bottle: £19.95
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 2006 Château de Rochemorin*
Pessac-Léognan
(Bordeaux, France)
Smooth | Smoky | Complex
Clean, full-bodied and smooth upfront. Silky, melting tannins. Well-rounded, with expressive berry aromas, cassis, as well as liquorice.
Bottle: £19.95
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 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape*
Closerie de Vaudieu
(Rhône, France)
Full | Spicy | Concentrated
A Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Mouvedre blend with lively berry fruits on the nose and juicy ripe tannins that complement the rich cherry and herbal notes.
Bottle: £24.95
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 2017 Savigny Le Beaune Rouge "Sous Cabotte"*
Domaine Jean Fery
(Burgundy, France)
Aromatic | Juicy | Rounded
A bouquet focused on black and red berries and violet flowers. The body is discreetly tannic and fleshy with roundness and volume, balance and power in just proportion.
Bottle: £29.95
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To claim 10% discount on a 12 bottle mixed case from any of our individual Christmas wines* use Promotional Code: FESTIVE10
Nothing says Christmas like a chilled glass of Winter White. Perfect pairings for lighter Christmas fare, or as a great aperitif.
 2019 Gargantilia Bianco*
Cantina Reale
(Lombardy, Italy)
Fresh | Fruity | Ripe
A blend of Garganega and Chardonnay. Fresh, light and dry with aromatic notes and a crisp, soft and fruity finish.
Bottle: £8.95
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 2019 Episode 29 - Chenin No.5*
The Liberator
(Western Cape, South Africa)
Dry | Fresh | Delicious
Outstanding quality, with notes of peach and quince, citrus and apple. Nicely rounded, fresh and textured with a long, complex finish.
Bottle: £11.95
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 2019 Rioja Blanco Viñas Viejas*
Luis Cañas
(Rioja, Spain)
Rounded | Juicy | Fresh
Vibrant citrussy Viura is blended with the more weighty Malvasia and the brief barrel maturation adds a honeyed roundness to the crisp lemony fruit.
Bottle: £12.95
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 2019 Gavi di Gavi Bric Sassi*
Tenuta Manenti
(Piedmont, Italy)
Refreshing | Crisp | Aromatic
A vibrant and full-flavoured wine with hints of citrus and floral notes, touches of apricot, pineapple and peach, fresh acidity and a smooth finish.
Bottle: £14.95
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 2019 Pouilly Fumé "Mosaique"*
P Raimbault
(Loire, France)
Crisp | Flinty | Aromatic
Fruit-forward attack, lively palate showing some concentration. Focused, precise aromas. Sodt spice on the finish. Clean and balanced.
Bottle: £16.95
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 2018 Saint Veran*
Domaine de la Creuze Noire
(Burgundy, France)
Smooth | Elegant | Ripe
A soft velvety smooth Burgundy, well-rounded with white flowers, ripe peach and citrus mineral qualities. A fine wine with a long complex finish.
Bottle: £17.95
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 2019 Reisling Vom Gelben Löss*
Ehmoser
(Austria)
Crisp | Zesty | Fresh
A beautiful balance of floral aromatics, juicy stone-fruit and lively acidity with a persistant and refreshing finish.
Bottle: £19.95
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 2019 Banghoek Reserve Chardonnay*
Delaire Graff
(Stellenbosch, South Africa)
Smooth | Rounded | Intense
Elegant with layered nuances of vanilla, peaches and honeycomb. A hint of minerality adds to a lingering finish.
Bottle: £21.95
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 2018 Crozes-Hermitage "Les Launes"*
Delas Frères
(Rhône, France)
Aromatic | Exotic | Fresh
Expressive with mainly floral aromas mingled with hints of exotic fruits together with citrus fruits. The palate is fresh, fruity and delightfully seductive.
Bottle: £23.95
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The Perfect Finish to the perfect meal.
 2016 Château Petit-Vedrines (37.5cl)*
Château Petit-Vedrines
(Sauternes, France)
Honeyed | Viscous | Fresh
Richly flavoured with honey and lush stone fruit, fresh acidity and great length.
Bottle: £14.95
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 2015 Sandeman Unfiltered Late Bottled
Vintage Port*
Sandeman Estate
(Douro, Portugal)
Full | Fruity | Intense
Medium-bodied with cherry and chocolate flavours and a long, rich finish.
Bottle: £17.95
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 Quinta do Noval 10 year old Tawny Port*
Quinta do Noval
(Douro, Portugal)
Smooth | Elegant | Spicy
Warm aromas of dried fruits and nuts blend with spicy, dried fruit flavours.
Bottle: £23.95
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 1999 Sandeman Vau Vintage Port*
Sandeman Estate
(Douro, Portugal)
Soft | Complex | Fruity
Rich plummy flavours in the mouth supported by soft tannins and a firm backbone.
Bottle: £31.95
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A selection of our favourite wines, all packaged together into a range of discounted mixed wine cases (all bottles 75cl unless otherwise stated).
Christmas Essentials
6bt Case*: £100 £124.70 | CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW
NV Champagne Mandois Brut Origine (Champagne, France)
2006 Château de Rochemorin, Pessac-Léognan (Bordeaux, France)
2018 Felino Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina)
2018 Saint Veran, Domaine de la Creuze Noire (Burgundy, France)
2019 Gavi di Gavi Bric Sassi, Tenuta Manenti (Piedmont, Italy)
2015 Château Petit-Vedrines, Sauternes (37.5cl) (Bordeaux, France)
The Yuletide Selection
A case of classic favourites to completement your Christmas table
6bt Case*: £80 £91.70 | CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW
2018 Chablis, Domain de la Genillotte (Burgundy, France)
2019 Sauvignon de Touraine, Delauney (Loire, France)
2019 Silent Noise Fiano (McLaren Vale, Australia)
2017 Portal d'Ouro, Quinta do Portal (Douro, Portugal)
2018 Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Domaine Fichet (Burgundy, France)
2017 Mother's Ruin Cabernet Sauvignon (McLaren Vale, Australia)
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The Festive Selection Wines with a deliciously modern twist for the festive season |
The Christmas Party Selection An easy drinking selection of crowd pleasers |
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2018 Maisons les Alexandrins Syrah (Rhône, France)
2019 Balasso Rosso (Lombardy, Italy)
2017 The Bard Shiraz (Limestone Coast, Australia)
2019 Parcellaires de l'Herre (South West France)
2019 Gargantilia Bianco (Lombardy Italy)
2019 Maisons les Alexandrins Viognier (Rhône, France)
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2018 Tricolore Merot (IGP Pays d'Oc, France)
2018 Viñas de Barrancas Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina)
2018 El Quiero Red Field Blend (VdT de Castilla, Spain)
2018 Y Knot Verdejo (VdT de Castilla, Spain)
2019 St felix Blanc (IGP Pays d'Oc, France)
2019 Casa Santiago Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley, Chile)
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From crisp lagers, to fruity pale ales, meaty stouts to classic bitters our mixed beer offers have something for everyone
***This year buy any 3 or our 4 beer gift packs and get 10% off***
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Sussex Pale Gift Pack
Enjoy this hop-forward selection of four quintessential Sussex craft ales
Buy one for: £15.95 | Buy as part of 3 for £14.36
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Sussex IPA Gift Pack
Dive into four English-style IPAs with beautifully rounded flavour
Buy one for: £15.95 | Buy as part of 3 for £14.36
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Sussex Dark Gift Pack
Roasted malts being out the darkside in this local craft ale selection
Buy one for: £15.95 | Buy as part of 3 for £14.36
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Sussex Dank Gift Pack
This pack bring together a selection of the stronger IPAs and NEIPAs
Buy one for: £18.95 | Buy as part of 3 for £17.06
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Sour Power Gift Pack
Something more on the tart side with waves of delicious acidity inside
Buy one for: £18.95 | Buy as part of 3 for £17.06
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Christmas Ale Gift Pack
The very best of this year's seasonal brews
Buy one for: £15.95 | Buy as part of 3 for £14.36
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Designated Driver Gift Pack
Don't miss out with our outstanding alchol-free selection
Buy one for: £9.95 | Buy as part of 3 for £8.96
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Gluten Free Gift Pack
Full of flavour without compromise for those looking to ditch the gluten
Buy one for: £14.95 | Buy as part of 3 for £13.46
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Traditional Local Ale Selection in a Gift Box
Six 500ml bottles to enjoy:
SDC Sussex Pale, 360 Degree Brewing
SDC Sussex Best, Cellar Head Brewing
Amagansett APA, Bedlam Brewery
Long Blonde, Long Man Brewery
Sussex IPA, Arundel Brewery
Old Ale, Harvey's Brewery
£19.95 | CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW
12 x Soundwave IPA | CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW FOR £25.00
12 x Lumina Session IPA | CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW FOR £24.00
12 x Yu Lu Session Pale | CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW FOR £23.00
FRÜH BREWING LOW ALCOHOL 24 PACK OFFER
24 x Früh 0.5% Lager | CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW FOR £35.00
South Downs Cellars offer a bespoke festive gift service, from single bottles of wine to luxury hampers, delivered directly anywhere in the UK with your personalised message. For more details please contact your local store.