Everflyht takes Flight for English Wine Week
Brand new Ditchling-based wine estate Everflyht launches their first wines for English wine week.
Region: Sussex
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Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs 2009
Gloriously developed with biscuity richness, ripe stone fruit and vivid lemon or yuzu citrus.
Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs 2007
A zippy, youthful nerviness combined with the promise of structure and refinement.
Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs 2003
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.
Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs 1998
On the side of caramelised fruit and pastry, with a rich nuttiness but still a briskness and citrus bite.
Artelium Artefact #2 Barrel Aged Chardonnay 2020
Crisp, taut crunchy apples and zesty flavours, then a lightly peachy weight that leads to a lengthy finish.
Oastbrook Chardonnay Oak 2020
Understated and elegant: there’s a bright nose of red apple and citrus zest, with a mineral, struck match note.
Busi Jacobsohn
A visit to Busi Jacobsohn to meet Douglas and Susanna and taste their distinctive English sparkling wines.
Wiston Blanc de Noir 2014
Peach, sweet red apple, orange skin and crisp almond pastry, as well as the fragrance of beautiful Burgundian oak.
Ridgeview Blanc de Noirs 2015
The perfect melding of the crunchy, fruit-forward styles and the more complex, savoury styles of Blanc de Noirs.
Artelium Blanc de Noirs 2014
Distinctive and rich, and it’s a wine that I would have a lot of fun with some meaty food pairings.
The Next Chapter of Wiston Estate
John takes a look at the latest Blanc de Noirs 2014 and discusses the new look labels and future developments at the Wiston Estate.
Oxney Organic Classic Rosé 2019
Crisp and bright with vibrant wild strawberries, raspberries and lemon zest.
Dillions Rosé 2020
Riper strawberry and peach flavours, with a light creaminess, suggestions of pomegranate and rhubarb.
Dillions Bacchus 2020
Waves of zesty citrus fruit and grassy tones, while the mid-taste brings ripe pears and a hint of tangy tropical fruit.
Artelium Blanc de Blancs Twenty Fifteen
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.
Artelium Chardonnay Twenty Twenty
Brisk, crisp acidity and crunchy orchard fruit flavours, with the zing of tangy pineapple and rounder white peach flavours.
Artelium Meunier Rosé Twenty Twenty
Joyous, fruity and refreshing, with bursts of tangy red berries interspersed with crisp citrus.
Albourne Estate Chardonnay Barrel 24 2018
Brisk, bold but subtly tempered acidity integrates nicely with rich peachy and apricot flavours.
Henners
John takes a look at the transformation of the Henners winery and brand under the ownership of Boutinot.
Artelium Wine Estate
After a chance meeting over three years ago, John talks to Mark and Julie of Artelium Wine Estate about their journey so far.
Busi-Jacobsohn Cuvée Brut 2018
Fine-tuned, linear acidity and crunchy green apples lead to riper pear and apricot flavours.
Tillingham
As the country emerges from Lockdown 2.0, Sam looks back at a visit to Tillingham to talk pizza, tourism and boundary-breaking wine.
Davenport Diamond Fields 2019
Crunchy, youthful, tangy cranberry and winter berries with hints of dark chocolate.