Hush Heath Balfour Brut Rose 2011
Fresh, clean and elegant English rosé with subtle texture.
Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir
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Pinot Noir is a grape that has been crucial to the UK, with it being one of the holy trinity of traditional method “Champagne” grapes alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. But the grape enjoys profound success on its own all around the world, from the legendary prized wines of Burgundy to the cooler climate success of New Zealand’s Central Otago and Marlborough.
Pinot Noir is the 10th most planted grape in the world (source: Wine Folly) and the second most grown grape variety in England. Whilst domestically, most of the juice from the Pinot will end up in a Classic Cuvée sparkling blend, a Rosé (still or sparkling) or perhaps even a Blanc de Noirs, the grape’s popularity as a single varietal still wine is starting to increase.
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Hush Heath Manor Pinot Noir 2015
A smooth red fruit let Pinot with delicious peppery notes.
Titchfield Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014
A light English Pinot with surprising body and toasted spice hints.
Furleigh Estate Classic Cuvée 2011
A deliciously smooth and creamy English Sparkling from Dorset.
Hattingley Valley Classic Cuvée 2010
Lovely clean and crisp orchard fruit with delicious toasted nut notes.
Hambledon Classic Cuvée NV
Lively, evocative & delightful zesty citrus English Sparkling wine from Hambledon Vineyard in Hampshire.
Ridgeview Bloomsbury 2013
A youthful, vibrant & textured English sparkling.
Sugrue Pierre ‘The Trouble With Dreams’ 2010
A super-vibrant crisp Sparkling with rich complexity.
Albourne Estate White Pinot 2014
Dry and fresh with subtle red fruit berry and strong mineral profile.
Wiston Rosé 2011
One of the all time English Sparking Rosé greats.
Gusbourne Brut Reserve 2010
A super elegant English delight.
Ridgeview South Ridge Rosé 2011
Rich and creamy on the palate, a refined mouse with red berry notes.
Ridgeview South Ridge Brut 2012
Stunning Champagne-like richness, with rich citrus & toasted brioche notes from Ridgeview in Sussex.
Sharpham Pinot Noir & Précoce 2013
Smooth and fruity English red with rich spice and savoury edge.
Chapel Down Blanc de Noirs 2009
A distinctive and weighty Sparkling wine with pronounced red fruit character.
Jenkyn Place Blanc de Noir 2010
Rich with citrus and nutty biscuit notes, with layered red berry hues throughout.
Jenkyn Place Sparkling Rosé 2009
Light and fresh aperitif style with lots of red berry character.
Jenkyn Place Brut Cuvée 2010
This is an excellent Champagne-challenger with rich nose of vibrant citrus, stone fruit and yeasty notes.
Nyetimber Classic Cuvée 2010
One of the best vintages to date, superb richness and balance.
Gusbourne Pinot Noir 2013
Lovely palate, super smooth tasting red berry notes with mocha and sweet vanilla.
Nutbourne Nutty Wild 2013
Light but intense and refreshing with dry elegance and purity.
Nutbourne Nutty Brut 2012
Very clean palate, rich zesty flavours with baked apples & pastry notes.
Nutbourne Pinot Noir 2014
Surprisingly rich nose with cherry, liquorice and subtle hints of vanilla.
Nutbourne Blush Rosé 2013
Very much a summer drinking rosé, with surprising length and citrus vibrancy.