• Having lived here for 20 years, I think Corbieres may be one of the most unspoilt areas of France. I wanted to make a wine that reflected the beauty yet wildness of this area. To show that with a little care and attention it was possible to come up with a superior style packed full of the fruit, wild herbs and individual character of the area.
• Angels voted in their masses for this wine during the Summer Tasting Tour to make my dream a reality. I thought I had something rather special but it is great to have the 'yes' vote from the Angels.
• I am a sucker for the traditional rustic Carignan grape and in this wine it is balanced perfectly with the graceful Syrah and fruity smooth Grenache. The fruit is dark and ripe with notes of wild herbs - rosemary, thyme, pepper and liquorice! The barrel ageing helps to soften the wine and control the wild rustic character.

Katie, Winemaker

• Katie snapped up 100 year old, lower than low-yield vines - only producing a single bottle of rich, ravishingly ripe fruit per vine - to make her sumptuous Old Vine Carignan.
• The result is a beautifully concentrated and vibrant drop, packed with juicy blueberries with a super-smoooooth and ever-so-spicy finish.
• And because your Angel funding saved Katie when she needed it most - she's made it exclusive to you - at a mere snip of what it's worth.

• Having lived here for 20 years, I think Corbieres may be one of the most unspoilt areas of France. I wanted to make a wine that reflected the beauty yet wildness of this area. To show that with a little care and attention it was possible to come up with a superior style packed full of the fruit, wild herbs and individual character of the area.
• Angels voted in their masses for this wine during the Summer Tasting Tour to make my dream a reality. I thought I had something rather special but it is great to have the 'yes' vote from the Angels.
• I am a sucker for the traditional rustic Carignan grape and in this wine it is balanced perfectly with the graceful Syrah and fruity smooth Grenache. The fruit is dark and ripe with notes of wild herbs - rosemary, thyme, pepper and liquorice! The barrel ageing helps to soften the wine and control the wild rustic character.
   

Katie, Winemaker
 

• In 2020, we asked all our Winemaker of the Year candidates to make their dream wine, as a thank you for the goodness they spread in a tricky year. This wine was Katie’s prize. It’s an ode to the origins of the Fitou appellation which, when it was born in 1948, allowed winemakers to mix the white grape Macabeu in with their red Carignan and Grenache.

• As Katie explains… “Adding a splash of white grapes (macabeu) to red grapes (carignan and grenache) helps to soften the tannins and gives it a lovely smooth easy drinking structure. The wine reminds me of summer pudding, with light bright fruits such as blackcurrants, red currants and cherries. There are also deeper tones of chocolate and vanilla and a hint of liquorice but nothing too serious.”

• The grapes come from a mix of Katie’s old vine vineyards in Tuchan along with some specially cherry-picked fruit from other sites around the region, including some from her husband Jean Marc’s lovingly-tended vineyards. The name of the wine was inspired by Katie’s mum, who always promises her there’ll be sunshine after the rain, whenever she’s going through tough times. Now this incredible wine has finally arrived, the clouds have truly parted.

• She needs no introduction... Katie Jones is a longstanding Naked legend and her wines have grown to certified staple status in Angel wine racks. With a little help from our Wine Guy, Ray, Katie set out to make her ultimate white wine.
• A bit like us, Katie is one for the underdog. Fed up with seeing white vineyards in her area being ripped out from the root, she took it upon herself to fight their corner. Discovering and shining a spotlight on underrated grapes is very much Katie's forte, so with her brand new Grenache Gris Grenache Blanc, she has done just that.
• This is a polished, full blend of the two Grenache grapes, that boasts subtle yet crisply defined flavours of green apples, fragrant peaches and apricots. The two grapes create a dreamlike combination of a lightness of touch and a full round texture.

• Coming from an area known for its reds, where whites don’t get much of a look in, Katie and her Monsieur Jones were set on showing Angels that whites can hold their own here and boy have they gone and done just that!
• She added a smidgen of Muscat to their traditional Grenache and Macabeo blend - but don’t be fooled, there’s none of the sweetness that usually comes hand in hand with Muscat here.
• This is an aromatic, fresh, fruity and seriously easy-drinking wine. We certainly can’t get enough of it; especially for just £9.99 a bottle!

• When Leicester girl Katie Jones went to France on holiday 20 years ago and ended up working in a wine co-operative, she had no idea it would be the start of a marriage made in heaven. Katie married the love of her life, local winemaker Jean-Marc. 
• Me & Monsieur Jones is the fruit of Katie’s and Jean-Marc’s marriage – a delicious blend of Grenache grapes from his vineyard and Syrah from hers.
• This fruit-packed, lightly-spiced bundle of red loveliness is a super versatile wine, coping with any from sizzling bangers to big plates of pasta and salads.

• I wanted to make a easy-going, light, fresh wine that our Angels could just sit back with and enjoy, or which would brighten up anyone's day or occasion!
• This wine blends two grapes that complement each other brilliantly: Picpoul and Terret. Picpoul is a grape which produces bright acidity and a fruity, light-bodied wine, whilst Terret brings crispness, subtle fruit and floral aromas.
• Imagine gentle sea breezes and the relaxing sound of waves as you enjoy a beautiful day at a seaside restaurant. This wine is the perfect accompaniment for anything coming from the sea, working wonders with scampi and chips - it's bright acidity cuts through the richness of the dish like a dream.

Katie Jones, Winemaker

• Katie is the epitome of a Naked success story! Years after vandals left her small business down the drain she is moving along at full steam ahead and the opportunities in front of her just wouldn't have been possible without your support.
• Katie LOVES drinking Sauvignon - so when she told us about her plans to secure some top-notch Sauvignon fruit in the vineyards of Narbonne - we didn't hesitate to jump in with Angel funding to make it happen.
• A squeeze of southern French sunshine has taken this drop to the next level. Imagine the clean crispness of a Loire Sauvignon mixed with the ripe, rounded fruits of a Kiwi Sauvignon... it's unbelievable quality for the price

• When vandals poured Katie's entire year's vintage down the drain, she turned to us. You lovely lot helped to get her back on her feet - this wine is her way of saying thank you!
• 2,500 Angels snapped up 30,000 bottles in just 48 hours in our MarketPlace deal! Don't worry if you missed out, Katie set some aside especially for you.
• Katie used the Angel investment to buy a beautiful old train station to turn into a winery - how cool is that?