Lyme Bay Brut Rosé 2014
A lovely fruit-forward rosé that’s a superbly balanced summer sipper.
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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Lyme Bay Blanc de Noirs 2014
A dry and complex Blanc de Noirs that will continue to evolve with age.
Lyme Bay Classic Cuvée 2013
An indulgent Classic Cuvée with rich notes of baked pear and ripe peach, with integrated honey sweetness.
Tuffon Hall Classic Cuvée 2014
It’s quite brisk with minimal complexity, making this refreshing and perfect as an aperitif.
Tuffon Hall Beatrice Pinot Noir 2015
Drinks very well with a great balance between crispness and the riper fruit flavours.
Castle Brook Classic Cuvée 2010
A seriously tasty wine with a wonderful softness that envelopes the whole experience.
Sugrue Pierre ‘The Trouble With Dreams’ 2013
Bracing, unctuous and exuberant – the Sugrue Pierre 2013 is all this, and then some!
Breaky Bottom Cuvée Francine 2007
A rare Cuvée from Breaky Bottom that combines all four grapes grown on the estate, this remarkable wine still has plenty of life in it yet!
Breaky Bottom Cuvée Gerard Hoffnung 2009
A classic blend from Breaky Bottom, combining rich weight & silky textures with citrus cut through.
Raimes Blanc de Noirs 2013
A superb first release from Raimes, a rounded Blanc de Noir with hints of spice and red fruit.
Highgrove Brut Cuvée 2014
A fine and elegant English Sparkling produced for Prince Charles’ Highgrove range by Herbert Hall.
Leckford Estate Brut 2012
A fine vivacious English Sparkling from Hampshire made in the troublesome vintage of 2012.
Cottonworth Sparkling Rosé NV
A bright and refreshing Hampshire Rosé with delicate summer berry notes.
Cottonworth Classic Cuvée NV
A lively fresh Classic Cuvée with zippy acidity and mineral character.
Albourne Estate White Pinot 2015
Almost rosé in colour, this is a lively White Pinot with lots of red berry character.
Litmus White Pinot 2013
Distinctive and elegant, a rather excellent and balanced wine.
Oxney Organic Classic 2014
A refreshing light and elegant, low dosage Organic sparkling wine.
Greyfriars Classic Cuvée 2013
A vibrant and fresh citrus and green apple led traditional sparkling blend.
Hambledon Classic Cuvée Rosé NV
A fresh crisp rosé, with diverse flavour profile and wonderful structure.
Nyetimber Classic Cuvée MV
The first Non Vintage Classic Cuvée release from Nyetimber.
Langham Rosé 2013
A smooth Rosé with notes of strawberry, raspberry and hints of spiced apple pastry.
Langham Classic Cuvée 2013
A youthful Classic Cuvée with racy acidity and excellent texture.
Nyetimber Tillington Single Vineyard 2010
An elegant and gently textured English Sparkling with real finesse.
Oxney Organic Beccanleah 2015
A light fresh white wine blend with wonderfully subtle textures.