Quirky Chocolate — Scottish Artisan Chocolate From Edinburgh

Quirky Chocolate is an Edinburgh-based artisan chocolatier making small-batch bars that combine design-led thinking with serious chocolate craft. Founded in 2008 by Sandra Colamartino — who gave up her career as an art director and magazine editor to follow her chocolate obsession — Quirky produces everything from their own factory in a converted art deco primary school at the base of Arthur's Seat. They use Fairtrade, traceable, single-origin cocoa and package everything in plastic-free, fully recyclable materials. All Natty stocks Quirky Chocolate in Bristol because they make the kind of chocolate that is impossible not to care about.

What Makes Quirky Chocolate Different

Sandra Colamartino spent most of her career working as an art director and editor for the Financial Times, Condé Nast, and The Scotsman. That design background shows in every aspect of Quirky Chocolate — from the bars themselves to the packaging they come in. But design is only half the story. The chocolate is where it matters, and Quirky delivers there too. Small-batch production means attention to detail that factory-scale producers simply cannot match. Each bar is made in their Edinburgh kitchen by in-house chocolatiers working with sustainably sourced cocoa.

What sets Quirky apart from the growing number of artisan chocolate brands is their specifically Scottish approach. They combine world-class cocoa with local ingredients and flavours — Isle of Skye sea salt, Scotch malt whisky, Scottish berries — creating bars that taste like they come from somewhere rather than anywhere. It is the difference between a chocolate bar and a Scottish chocolate bar, and it is a distinction worth making.

The Range at Natty

We stock four Quirky Chocolate products that show the range of what they do. Crunchy Caramalised Hazelnut is gift-ready milk chocolate with deeply toasted, caramelised hazelnuts. Isle of Skye Sea Salted Caramel pairs Belgian milk chocolate and crunchy caramel with hand-harvested Skye sea salt on the reverse. Dram of Scotch Malt Whisky infuses real malt whisky into dark chocolate — a collaboration born from Edinburgh's whisky heritage. And the Flat Pack Easter Egg is pure Sandra — a design-led Easter egg that ships flat, you assemble, using 80% less packaging than traditional boxed eggs.

The Person Behind the Brand

Sandra turned 40 in 2008 and decided to combine her design passion with her chocolate obsession. She is also, notably, the first captain of the Scottish women's rugby team — which tells you something about her approach to building a business. Since opening their own factory in 2016, Quirky has grown from a kitchen operation into a proper production facility, surrounded by other small businesses and social enterprises in the repurposed school building. It is the kind of origin story that could not be invented.

Who Quirky Chocolate Is For

Gift buyers, chocolate lovers, Scotland enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates craft done properly. Quirky bars work as standalone treats, as part of a gift bundle (pair with a bottle from our wine range for something special), or as the finishing touch to a deli spread. The plastic-free packaging means you are giving something you can feel good about too.

The whisky bar pairs beautifully with an after-dinner dram or an Espresso Martini. The sea salted caramel is your Friday night treat. The hazelnut is the gift that makes people ask "where did you get this?" And the Flat Pack Easter Egg is the Easter present that gets remembered.

Quirky Chocolate Delivery in Bristol & the UK

In Bristol? We deliver next-day across BS1–BS16 for £3.50, or free when you spend over £40. We also ship UK-wide for £9, free on orders over £80. Full details on our shipping page.

What is Quirky Chocolate?

Quirky Chocolate is an Edinburgh-based artisan chocolatier founded in 2008 by Sandra Colamartino. They make small-batch chocolate in their own factory — a converted art deco primary school at the base of Arthur's Seat — using Fairtrade, traceable, single-origin cocoa with all-recyclable, plastic-free packaging.

Where can I buy Quirky Chocolate in Bristol?

All Natty stocks Quirky Chocolate in Bristol with next-day delivery available. Order online at allnatty.co.uk for next-day delivery to Bristol postcodes BS1–BS16.

Is Quirky Chocolate sustainable?

Yes. Quirky uses Fairtrade, traceable, single-origin cocoa from suppliers they know and trust. All packaging is fully recyclable and completely plastic-free. Their factory is housed in a repurposed art deco school building alongside other small businesses and social enterprises.

What Scottish ingredients does Quirky Chocolate use?

Quirky combines world-class cocoa with Scottish flavours including Isle of Skye hand-harvested sea salt, Scotch malt whisky (in collaboration with The Scotch Whisky Experience), and Scottish berries. Each bar reflects a specifically Scottish approach to artisan chocolate making.

Natural Red Wine — Buy Online | Natty Bristol

Natty's red wine is a hand-picked range of natural and low-intervention reds from independent makers — from juicy, chillable lighter bottles to richer reds built for dinner. Every one is chosen for flavour, character and value, with no snobbery and no tasting-note waffle. Order online for next-day delivery across Bristol and UK-wide shipping.

Reds worth drinking, not decoding

You don't need to know your Grenache from your Gamay to pick a good bottle here. Our reds are chosen because they taste brilliant and are easy to enjoy — bright fruit, soft edges, nothing heavy or stuffy. If you've been put off red wine by big, drying, headache-y bottles in the past, this is a very different shelf. We've done the tasting so you can skip straight to the good part.

The chilled red, your new favourite trick

Not every red wants to be at room temperature. Lighter natural reds are fantastic with a 20-minute chill in the fridge — it lifts the fruit and makes them refreshing rather than weighty. Doom Juice Rouge, a juicy Shiraz-Grenache from South Australia, is the perfect place to start, and Left on Red from Loco Wines is another cracker for it. Summer evenings, pizza nights, or just a Tuesday — chilled red earns its keep.

From easy-drinking to proper dinner reds

The range runs the full spread. For lighter, smashable bottles try Love Bite from New Theory or a southern-French Syrah from 5 O'Clock Wines. For something with more depth, Dóldora — a characterful Saperavi from Moldova — and the restaurant-list reds from Emile Wines bring proper dinner-table weight. It's all part of our wider natural wine collection, so it's easy to build a mixed case and spread your spend.

Grapes worth knowing (no lecture required)

If you like to follow a thread, our reds make it easy. Drawn to peppery, spicy styles? Work through the Syrah and Grenache-led bottles. Prefer something lighter and more elegant? The Pinot Noir from Clapton Craft is a lovely example. After something genuinely off the beaten track? La Ventana pours a rare Arinarnoa from an unexpected corner of the wine world. You don't need to memorise any of it — but it's there if you ever fancy going deeper.

Curated by Natty

We're a small independent bottle shop in Bedminster, and every red on the site has been tasted and picked by us — not chosen by a buying algorithm. Fancy something paler instead? Our white wine and orange wine shelves are just as carefully chosen. Whatever you land on, you can trust it's good.

Who it's for

If you want a reliable bottle to bring to dinner without studying a wine list first, this is your shelf. And if you reckon you "don't really like red", start with a chilled lighter one and a plate of snacks — a bit of charcuterie or cheese and a juicy natural red is the combination that converts people.

Red wine delivery in Bristol & the UK

Spend over £40 and your reds land next-day across Bristol (BS1–BS16) completely free — otherwise local delivery is a flat £3.50. We ship UK-wide too for £9 (free over £80), with an extra 10% off when you grab six bottles. Check our Bristol delivery and UK shipping details.

Frequently asked questions

What does natural red wine taste like?

Natural reds tend to taste brighter and fresher than conventional ones, with vivid fruit and softer tannins. Styles range from light, juicy and chillable to deeper, more structured bottles for food. Because they're made with minimal intervention, they often have more character and a real sense of where they're from.

Should you chill red wine?

Lighter reds, yes. A 15–20 minute chill in the fridge (serving around 12–14°C) brings out the fruit and makes them more refreshing. Fuller-bodied reds are better closer to room temperature. If in doubt, slightly cool beats too warm — warm red wine tastes flat and boozy.

What food pairs with red wine?

Lighter chilled reds love pizza, charcuterie, grilled veg and anything off the barbecue. Richer reds suit stews, roasts and hard cheeses. Honestly, a good natural red and a sharing board of snacks is hard to beat — grab a few bits from our deli range and you're set.

What's a good natural red wine for beginners?

Start light and chillable. A juicy, fruit-forward red like Doom Juice Rouge or New Theory's Love Bite is approachable, soft on tannins, and easy to love — especially served slightly cool. From there you can work towards fuller styles as you find what you enjoy. There's no wrong place to begin.

Is natural red wine vegan?

Many are. Natural wines are often unfined and unfiltered, which means no animal-derived fining agents — making them suitable for vegans. It varies by producer, so check the individual product page, but a large part of our red wine range is vegan-friendly.

Can I get red wine delivered in Bristol?

Yes — Natty delivers next-day across Bristol (BS1–BS16) for £3.50, or free over £40, plus free click and collect from our Bedminster bottle shop. UK-wide shipping is also available. We're a Bristol independent, so local orders are delivered with care.

Rin Tin Tin — Portuguese Wine That Punches Above Its Price

Rin Tin Tin is a range of Portuguese wines from Quinta do Ermizio that delivers serious drinkability at a price point that makes it your fridge staple rather than a special occasion. All Natty stocks two from the range — the crisp Vinho Verde white and a lively skin-contact orange wine — because between them, they cover everything from a refreshing aperitif to a food-friendly conversation starter. Both are brilliantly made, brilliantly priced, and the kind of wines you keep coming back to.

The Vinho Verde

The Rin Tin Tin Vinho Verde is a textbook example of why this Portuguese style has fans all over the world. A blend of three indigenous grape varieties — Arinto, Loureiro, and Trajadura — from the lush, Atlantic-kissed northwest of Portugal, it is crisp, dry, and light-bodied with a freshness that makes it dangerously easy to drink.

Arinto brings zesty acidity and structure. Loureiro adds aromatic lift with elderflower and floral notes. Trajadura rounds everything out with body and a smooth finish. The result is a wine that shows green apple, citrus peel, elderflower, and a subtle coastal salinity on the nose, followed by fresh pear and a clean mineral finish on the palate. At 11.5% ABV, it is built for those evenings when you want something cold and refreshing without committing to a heavyweight bottle. Brilliant as an aperitif and a natural match for seafood, light salads, fresh cheeses, and mildly spiced dishes.

The Orange Wine

The Rin Tin Tin Orange is a skin-contact wine made from the Vital grape — a Portuguese variety known for its high acidity and vibrant character. Produced in the Lisboa region (IGT Lisboa), it is a gentle introduction to the world of orange wine: approachable rather than confrontational, with enough texture and interest to keep curious drinkers engaged.

Expect a balanced mix of citrus zest, green apple, and subtle herbal notes, with a delicate tannic structure from the skin contact and a refreshing finish. At 12% ABV, it sits in a sweet spot between the easy drinkability of the Vinho Verde and the more textured, food-friendly character that orange wines are known for. It pairs brilliantly with grilled foods, Indian and North African dishes, aged cheese, charcuterie, and anything with umami depth — think miso glazes or soy-dressed salads.

The Producer

Quinta do Ermizio is a family estate that farms by hand, working with the indigenous grape varieties that have defined Portuguese winemaking for centuries. Based in the Vinho Verde region, they also source from the wider Portuguese landscape — the Orange wine comes from Lisboa, demonstrating the range and ambition of a producer that understands their country's diverse terroir. Whether it is a classic Vinho Verde or a more modern skin-contact style, Quinta do Ermizio brings the same commitment to quality and value.

Who Rin Tin Tin Is For

The Vinho Verde is for anyone who wants something cold, crisp, and refreshing without overthinking it — pour a glass while dinner is cooking and you are already having a good evening. The Orange is for the curious drinker who wants to explore skin-contact wines without the intimidating price tags or the full-on funkiness that some orange wines deliver. Together, they make a brilliant pair: one for ease, one for adventure, both for the fridge.

At these prices, Rin Tin Tin is perfect for stocking up. Buy a few of each to keep on hand alongside something more adventurous from Other Wine or New Theory, and you have got options covered. Pair with olives from Olives Et Al or snacks from across our range and you are set for any occasion.

Rin Tin Tin Delivery in Bristol & the UK

In Bristol? We deliver next-day across BS1–BS16 for £3.50, or free when you spend over £40. We also ship UK-wide for £9, free on orders over £80. Full details on our shipping page.

What is Rin Tin Tin wine?

Rin Tin Tin is a range of Portuguese wines from Quinta do Ermizio. All Natty stocks two: a Vinho Verde DOC white (a blend of Arinto, Loureiro, and Trajadura at 11.5% ABV) and a skin-contact Orange wine made from the Vital grape (IGT Lisboa at 12% ABV). Both are designed for everyday enjoyment at accessible prices.

Where can I buy Rin Tin Tin wine in Bristol?

All Natty stocks both the Rin Tin Tin Vinho Verde and the Orange wine in Bristol with next-day delivery available. Order online at allnatty.co.uk or visit our bottle shop in BS3.

What is Vinho Verde?

Vinho Verde is a wine region and style from northwest Portugal. The name means "green wine," referring to the youthful, fresh character rather than the colour. Vinho Verde whites are typically light-bodied, crisp, and low in alcohol, with lively acidity and sometimes a slight natural spritz. They are designed to be drunk young and are among the most refreshing white wines in the world.

What does Rin Tin Tin Orange wine taste like?

The Rin Tin Tin Orange is a gentle, approachable skin-contact wine made from the Vital grape in Portugal's Lisboa region. It offers citrus zest, green apple, and subtle herbal notes with a delicate tannic structure and a refreshing finish. It is a great entry point for anyone curious about orange wine, with enough texture to pair brilliantly with grilled food, spiced dishes, and charcuterie.

What food goes with Rin Tin Tin wines?

The Vinho Verde pairs perfectly with seafood, light salads, fresh cheeses, and mildly spiced dishes — it is also excellent as an aperitif on its own. The Orange wine is more versatile with richer flavours: grilled meats, Indian or North African dishes, aged cheese, charcuterie, and umami-rich dishes with miso or soy glazes.