It has been another very busy month across the country, with winemakers being incredibly active in their wineries following an extended bumper harvest. This month, I've spent a considerable amount of time in Kent, becoming reacquainted with familiar faces including Chapel Down and Simpsons Wine Estate, whilst also exploring pastures new at Chartham Vineyard. I've included the inaugural sparkling wines from the latter two producers, as well as yet another tasty new vintage from the ever-consistent Chapel Down. Be sure to check out my write-up on The Wine Garden of England Festival, which features a good few more Kentish highlights.
Continuing the theme of familiarity, I've also sampled a couple of excellent new wines from two of Sussex's longest established producers. Nyetimber's latest Rosé MV, easily identifiable from the distinctive new label, is in my opinion, their best Rosé to date. Meanwhile, Peter Hall of Breaky Bottom has once again delivered the goods with the recently release Cuvée Cornelis Hendriksen 2013. This wine demonstrates a wonderful sense of poise and complexity, whilst retaining an energetic, youthful energy. Finally, outside of the big names and established producers, I've ended on the punchy Two Thorns Rosé from Tinston Wines. This zingy and intense rosé is an optimistic reminder of the warmer summer months whilst we endure the gloomy and wet winter period.
I loved the Tinston Rosé as well 🙂 bought a few bottles for my friends after trying it because I usually find rosé too sweet. Couldn’t agree more with your description it was delicious 🙂
Glad to hear that you also enjoyed it, the fresh, crisp character is something that really appears to be in English rosé, and the Tinston was a classic example of that!