The Grange
Stephen visits The Grange in Hampshire for the launch of their new winery in time for harvest 2022.
Region: Hampshire
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Exton Park RB45 Blanc de Blancs
Crunchy green apple, citrus zest with light creamy waves and a touch of creamy lemon posset.
Louis Pommery England
Sitting on the chalky hills of New Alresford, Pommery’s Hampshire estate is certainly not standing in the shadows of Champagne. John visited the estate during a promising 2021 harvest.
Raimes Blanc de Noirs 2018
Perfectly judged, bringing forward a creamy generosity to balance the taut red berry and crisp apple flavours.
Exton Park RB28 Blanc de Noirs
Bright with striking minerality, but rounded by a silky soft mousse and ripe fruit
Exton Park RB23 Rosé
Ripe cherry, raspberry and peach with delicate complexities and tingling minerality.
Exton Park RB32 Brut
The signature Exton Park crunchy acidity and purity was there in spades, supported by soft waves of ripe apple, peach skin and even suggestions of melon.
Exton Park – The Relaunch
Exton Park has relaunched and rebranded with a striking new look and an increased focus on their unique Reserve Blend approach.
The ‘New’ Hampshire Pinot Blanc
Our new writer Charles Carron Brown, Head Sommelier of Henrock by Simon Rogan, takes a look at Bsixtwelve and their incredibly food-friendly Pinot Blanc.
Black Chalk – Building a Wine Business
We caught up with Jacob and Zoë of Black Chalk amidst a hive of activity including new wine releases and the construction of a brand new winery.
Black Chalk Classic 2016
Very pure, with a textured oaty grip that contrasts well with the clean, precise fruit flavours and delicate minerality
Danebury Madeleine Angevine 2018
A ripe vintage with fleshy white peach, light salinity and floral hints.
Raimes Blanc de Noirs 2016
Broad, with lovely concentrated fruit flavours of red apple, raspberry and redcurrant.
Danebury Madeleine Angevine 2016
Lots of character for a light wine, with pleasing floral and mineral notes on the finish.
Hattingley Blanc de Blancs 2013
Winemaker: Hattingley Valley Region: Hampshire Wine Type: Blanc de Blancs Vintage: 2013 RRP: £47.50 grape varieties: Chardonnay WINE REVIEW Hattingley Valley’s inaugural Blanc de Blancs 2011 won the title of Best Blanc de Blancs in the World at the 2017 Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships. This, the follow-up 2013 vintage, has big boots to […]
Black Chalk Wild Rose 2016
A beautiful sense of purity and an almost powdery, sherbert-like texture.
Coates & Seely Rosé NV
Really impresses with its long, drawn out finish with hints of citrus zest, red currant and raspberry.
Raimes Blanc de Noirs 2015
Bright and crisp up front, with tangy cranberry and red currant notes, ripe orchard fruit flavours and a fine mousse.
Leckford Estate Brut 2014
WOTM January 2019 A cut above many examples in the price range and exceptionally good value.
Danebury Sparkling Cossack 2014
A light and crisp sparkling wine from Hampshire, usually made from a blend of Auxerrois and Pinot Gris.
Raimes Classic 2014
Rich on the ripe orchard fruit flavours with a decadently creamy, soft mousse.
Danebury Reserve 2015
Excellent balance between freshness and fragrance makes this a fantastic Asian food pairing.
Danebury Sparkling Cossack 2013
Notes of tropical fruit keep the Cossack fruit-focussed, this is light, elegant and refreshing.
Black Chalk Classic 2015
What impresses the most is the precision of the flavour; it’s a very fruit-focused sparkling.