Great British Wine Round-up September 2021
With the colder months approaching, John takes a look at nine diverse and delicious English Blanc de Noirs.
Winemaker: Raimes
About:
Led by Augusta and Robert Raimes, Raimes English Sparkling is based in the Hampshire South Downs. Their wines are made in collaboration with Hattingley Valley winemakers Emma Rice and Jacob Leadley.
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Raimes Blanc de Noirs 2018
Perfectly judged, bringing forward a creamy generosity to balance the taut red berry and crisp apple flavours.
English Sparkling Rosé in the Spotlight
Continuing our exploration of all things pink-coloured, John takes a look at the latest and greatest trends in English sparkling rosé.
The Great British Wine Round-up February 2020
This month’s round-up features a trio of fresh still wines, as well as three distinctively different sparkling wines.
Raimes Blanc de Noirs 2016
Broad, with lovely concentrated fruit flavours of red apple, raspberry and redcurrant.
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.
The Great British Wine February 2019 Round-up
Four delicious sparkling wines from Hampshire, a special cuvée from Surrey and the latest Kit’s Coty Chardonnay form the February Round-up.
Raimes Classic 2014
Rich on the ripe orchard fruit flavours with a decadently creamy, soft mousse.
The Great British Wine August 2018 Round-up
This month John takes a look at some of the newest English Sparkling wines from top producers, including new releases from Nyetimber, Gusbourne and Sugrue.
Raimes Blanc de Noirs 2014
Interweaving flavours of redcurrant tang with hints of mineral, lemon zest and spice.
Who Are the Vineyards of Hampshire?
A look at the eight vineyards that form the Vineyards of Hampshire and a top wine wine each.
Raimes Blanc de Noirs 2013
A superb first release from Raimes, a rounded Blanc de Noir with hints of spice and red fruit.