1086 by Nyetimber 2013
A slender softness with silky soft bubbles makes this wine incredibly compelling and indulgent.
A slender softness with silky soft bubbles makes this wine incredibly compelling and indulgent.
Classic British orchard freshness, beautiful precision with just a hint of biscuity complexity.
The poise and structure make this stand out as one of the finest English Sparkling rosés released to date.
Digby’s first Blanc de Blancs is an expressive, racy expression, bursting with precise fruit and delicate honeyed pastry tones.
Brand new Ditchling-based wine estate Everflyht launches their first wines for English wine week.
Gloriously developed with biscuity richness, ripe stone fruit and vivid lemon or yuzu citrus.
A zippy, youthful nerviness combined with the promise of structure and refinement.
Few sparkling wines in the world outside of Champagne can combine the broadness of expression yet reined in restraint that this wine still shows at nearly 20 years old.
On the side of caramelised fruit and pastry, with a rich nuttiness but still a briskness and citrus bite.
Crisp, taut crunchy apples and zesty flavours, then a lightly peachy weight that leads to a lengthy finish.
Understated and elegant: there’s a bright nose of red apple and citrus zest, with a mineral, struck match note.
A visit to Busi Jacobsohn to meet Douglas and Susanna and taste their distinctive English sparkling wines.
Peach, sweet red apple, orange skin and crisp almond pastry, as well as the fragrance of beautiful Burgundian oak.
The perfect melding of the crunchy, fruit-forward styles and the more complex, savoury styles of Blanc de Noirs.
Distinctive and rich, and it’s a wine that I would have a lot of fun with some meaty food pairings.
John takes a look at the latest Blanc de Noirs 2014 and discusses the new look labels and future developments at the Wiston Estate.
Crisp and bright with vibrant wild strawberries, raspberries and lemon zest.
Riper strawberry and peach flavours, with a light creaminess, suggestions of pomegranate and rhubarb.
Waves of zesty citrus fruit and grassy tones, while the mid-taste brings ripe pears and a hint of tangy tropical fruit.
This is classic Blanc de Blancs territory – baked apple, hints of pear and peach on the nose as well as an indulgent biscuity pastry note.
Brisk, crisp acidity and crunchy orchard fruit flavours, with the zing of tangy pineapple and rounder white peach flavours.
Joyous, fruity and refreshing, with bursts of tangy red berries interspersed with crisp citrus.
Brisk, bold but subtly tempered acidity integrates nicely with rich peachy and apricot flavours.
John takes a look at the transformation of the Henners winery and brand under the ownership of Boutinot.