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Balfour Liberty’s Bacchus 2025

Balfour Liberty’s Bacchus 2025

by | Jun 18, 2026 |

Named after the family Dalmatian, Liberty; lively, bright, and impossible not to love. Elderflower, citrus and a hint of hedgerow herbs give it a bright, zippy personality, while just enough structure and subtle oak whisper that it isn’t all play. Some insist on calling it “England’s answer to Sauvignon Blanc”. Step aide Savvy B, bottle of Libby B anyone?

  • Grapes:  Bacchus.
  • Flavours: Crisp apple with a splash of rose and citrus spice
  • Food Pairing: Wonderful with asparagus, artichoke and delicate goats cheese.  Seafood – Skye lobster and Langoustines. Chicken – including creamy sauces.  Sundowners on Coral Beach will be memorable with this classic home-grown white!
  • Alcohol: 12.5%
Berne Grand Cuvee Rouge 2019

Berne Grand Cuvee Rouge 2019

by | Mar 16, 2023 |

A significant wine that is punching alongside much more expensive examples.

  • Grapes: Syrah, Cabernet-Sauvignon.
  • Flavours: Very expressive nose of ripe black fruits, spices, black pepper and subtle violet and vanilla, supported by well-integrated oak. The palate offers a surprisingly fresh mouth feel, well supported by velvety and smooth tannins. Beautifully aromatic with rich fruity depth on the palate of morello cherries and ripe black plum. Sensational length on the finish.
  • Aging: 12 months in oak casks procures aromatic complexity.
  • Food Pairing: Beef, lamb and BBQ.  Equally an excellent wine to savour in front of the fire.
  • Alcohol level: 12.5%
Brightwell Pinot Noir

Brightwell Pinot Noir

by | Mar 16, 2023 |

  • Grapes: Pinot Noir.
  • Flavours: Rounded subtle tannins. Hints of warm spices leading to a long dry finish on the palate.
  • Food Pairing: All meats and cheeses but equally amazing on its own overlooking the Outer Hebrides from Trumpan Church.
  • Alcohol: 12%
de la Terre Syrah

de la Terre Syrah

by | Mar 16, 2023 |

  • Grapes: Syrah.
  • Flavours: Complex aromas of black olive, black cherry (with a hint of ‘cherry sours’) and dark pepper spice. Nuances of fine-grained French oak. A strong backbone of ripe tannins holding together layers of dark and rich Syrah fruit and black pepper. The flavour is both long and persistent and highlights the impeccable balance between fruit, tannin and acidity.
  • Aging: Ages for 18 months in mainly French barriques, approximately 20% new oak.
  • Food Pairing: Beef, pork and lamb. BBQ. Great with spicy food – curries and Asian dishes. Enjoy from your accommodation with the MacLeod Tables in the distance, chilled or at room temperature.
  • Alcohol: 13%
Domaine de Montmarin ‘Horizon’

Domaine de Montmarin ‘Horizon’

by | Apr 25, 2025 |

Cotês de Thongue, France

  • Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc/Viognier Blend
  • Flavours: Dry. Apple, citrus with a slight creamy finish.
  • Aging: 3 months on the Lees; Organic and Biodynamic wine.
  • Food Pairing: Seafood – Skye lobster and Langoustines. Chicken – including creamy sauces.  Goat cheese salads.  Try it with Skye Beef carpaccio too. Sundowners on Coral Beach will be memorable with this classic white blend!
  • Alcohol: 12.5%
Domaine Montmarin Horizon Red

Domaine Montmarin Horizon Red

by | Apr 25, 2025 |

Cotês de Thongue, France

  • Grapes: Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Flavours: Dry. Red fruits and plums
  • Aging: 6 months on oak.  Organic and Biodynamic wine.
  • Food Pairing: Steak and burgers; perfect for drinking as the sun goes down by the fire, on the patio or sitting around the fire pit!
  • Alcohol: 13.5%
Domaine Montmarin Horizon Rosé

Domaine Montmarin Horizon Rosé

by | Apr 28, 2025 |

Cotês de Thongue, France

  • Grapes: Syrah/Grenache Blend
  • Flavours: Dry. Red fruits and background of strawberries
  • Aging: No oak.  Organic and Biodynamic wine
  • Food Pairing: Seafood – Skye lobster and Langoustines. Chicken.  Try it with Skye Beef carpaccio too. Sundowners on Coral Beach will be memorable with this classic French rosé!
  • Alcohol: 12.5%
Gonet Sulcova Blanc de Blanc Champagne Brut

Gonet Sulcova Blanc de Blanc Champagne Brut

by | Feb 27, 2024 |

A rare find from the Gonet-Sulcova house dedicated to their standards!

  • Grapes: 100% Chardonnay from 30 year old vines
  • Flavours: Fresh citrus, green apples.
  • Food Pairings: Ideal as an aperitif. Perfect for Skye oysters, langoustines, lobster, crab. An exceptional champagne to celebrate those special memories you create anywhere on the Misty Isle.
  • Alcohol: 12.5 %
Misty Isle Gin

Misty Isle Gin

by | Aug 13, 2024 |

Wine Guy on Skye has chosen the Classically Aromatic Misty Isle Gin due to their slowly distilled aromatics of juniper and botanicals in copper pot stills

  • Botanicals:  Coriander, angelica, grains of paradise, lemon, and a secret addition only found at altitude on the hills of Skye!
  • Flavours:  Notes of citrus and floral juniper with an undertone of spice.
  • Serving Suggestion:  Serve over ice with Scottish premium tonic water, with a twist of orange peel.
  • Alcohol: 41.5%
Ridgeview Fitzrovia Sparkling English Rose

Ridgeview Fitzrovia Sparkling English Rose

by | Feb 28, 2024 |

Served to President Obama at the Buckingham Palace State Banquet, so perfect for you on Skye!

  • Grapes: Chardonnay/ Pinot Noir/ Pinot Meunie
  • Flavours:  Raspberries, citrus, honey
  • Food Pairings: Ideal as an aperitif. Perfect for Loch Bay lobsters, summer fruits and summer puddings, and Carbost Strawberries, or frankly while paddling at Fairy Bridge and Coral Beach!
  • Alcohol: 12%
Silver Reign

Silver Reign

by | Mar 16, 2023 |

A quality, slightly drier that it Italian sisters and without the price tag of a champagne. ‘Charmat method’ English Sparkling Wine

  • Grapes: Pinot Noir/Pinot Meunier/Chardonnay
  • Flavours: Citrus fruits, pears, green apples
  • Food Pairings: Ideal as an aperitif. Perfect for Skye oysters, lobsters and langoustines. You have chosen Skye for a reason – you don’t accept second best. If Prosecco is your choice of sparkling wine, this is your only choice for enjoying an afternoon on Waternish, from the Fairy Bridge to Donnie’s Tablet Box.
  • Alcohol: 12.5%
Silver Reign Sparkling Rosè

Silver Reign Sparkling Rosè

by | Aug 13, 2024 |

This sparkling rosè has won multiple awards since its release including Silver Medal at the Wines GB 2024 Awards.  If you are unfamiliar with this wine, think Kir Royale but oozing strawberries instead of black currents!

  • Grapes:  100% Pinot Noir.
  • Flavours:  Summer fruits – strawberries, raspberries and bubbles!.
  • Food Pairing:  Ideal as an aperitif, chilled as you enjoy the sunsets on the Misty Isle or pre-dinner drinks.  Works perfectly with seafood as well as dessert!
  • Alcohol: 12%