In October 2021, the team at Jukes made a brand new, alcohol-free drink for release in early 2022. Inspired by a prior micro-production by Matthew, Jukes Sparkling Pinot Noir is based on organic apple cider vinegar, and it employs the very same secret method of production as classic Jukes Cordialities. However, instead of using literally dozens of ingredients, as in Jukes 1, 2, 5, 6 and 8, Jukes Sparkling Pinot Noir’s main ingredient is grape skins. During the month of October, when the harvest was in full swing, the Jukes team collected several tonnes of grape skins from a renowned Hampshire winery. The Pinot Noir grapes were used to make sparkling wine, and once they have been crushed and released of their juice, the skins are usually disposed of. Matthew’s idea was to recycle these skins and make them into an elegant, sparkling rosé drink.

‘Bright, uplifting and refreshing, Jukes Sparkling Pinot Noir draws its perfume and refined flavours from English Pinot Noir grape skins gently macerated in organic apple cider vinegar. The result is a pale pink colour, delicate Pinot Noir themes of red cherry and raspberry on the palate, and a long, dry finish, enlivened with energetic bubbles.’