Danbury Ridge Pinot Noir 2022
Another stellar Pinot Noir from the pioneering Essex wine estate.
Another stellar Pinot Noir from the pioneering Essex wine estate.
A smooth Pinot Noir with soft cherry and plum flavours and a lovely peppery spice.
One of the richest and ripest Chardonnays to ever come out of England with a real nod towards New World in style.
An expressive sparkling wine that combines apricot and blood orange flavours with oxidative complexity.
Burgundian textures combined with precise red fruit and brisk, crisp acidity. Delightful!
A playful drop of English summer berries, made in the Charmat method from Acolon and Huxelrebe.
Crisp with vibrant acidity and limey zestiness with tropical richness of passion fruit and papaya.
Quite simply the juiciest, ripest, most textural English Chardonnay there is.
Continuing his coverage of Essex, John takes a look at the game-changing first releases of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to come from Danbury Ridge Wine Estate.
A look at New Hall Vineyard, who have over five decades of winemaking experience in the heart of Essex.
Crispness explodes on the palate with a burst of lime and pungent tropical fruits.
A striking sense of purity with a mineral finish that lingers pleasingly.
On the lighter side of Bacchus, but with purity, balanced acidity and surprising length.
It’s quite brisk with minimal complexity, making this refreshing and perfect as an aperitif.
Drinks very well with a great balance between crispness and the riper fruit flavours.
A look at the wines of Essex-based Tuffon Hall, who produce a Rosé, Bacchus and Sparkling wine.
A visit to Essex to tour Martin’s Lane, producer of premium single estate English wines.