Aperitif Sweet & Fortified Wine Country|France | Wayward Wines

Country – France

Something to start? Something to finish? Whether you seek salivation via the perfect aperitivo or wish to round off a rigorous meal with a note-perfect digestif or dolce, then you have come to the right place. No-one does vermouth better than the Italians and here you’ll find some truly artisanal offerings, all made with natural wine as their base and infused with myriad local wild herbs and spices. And from passito to port, there plenty of choices for those with a sweeter tooth, be it a nectar-like sweet Moscato or nectar-like Sauternes, Wayward has all bases covered.

Hubert & Heidi Hausherr
Aussitôt Bue 2020

In harmony with the sweetness, it retains a beautiful, soaring acidity and the electric tropical fruits a twang of sherbet. Picking up a gentle oxidative note as the wine matured in the barrel, there are additional layers of walnut and spice. Find out more.

  • Region Eguisheim, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer & Auxerrois
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£29.50

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Rousset-Peyraguey
Crème De Tête 2012

The Crème de Tête 2012 was made from grapes harvested the third week of December "when the moon was in the constellation of Leo, a fire constellation that brings power and plenitude". Find out more.

  • Region Preignac, Bordeaux, France
  • Grapes Sémillon, Sauvignon, Muscadelle
  • Vineyard Certified Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£68

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La Luminaille
Rasteau Vin Doux Nature 2022

On the nose this sweet red wine bursts with clear cut cherry, raspberry blackberries with just a hint of menthol and spice adding a layer of complexity. Luscious but light on its feet with a digeste quality, this has very fine tannins and a savoury finish. Find out more.

  • Region Rasteau, Southern Rhône, France
  • Grapes Grenache
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£25.75

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