Posts Tagged ‘English Wines’
Burn Valley Blanc de Blanc
Situated four miles from the North Norfolk coast, an area of outstanding natural beauty, is the south-facing Burn Valley Vineyard. Located on their family farm in North Creake, two sisters work alongside their brother, who farms the land surrounding the vineyard, making it a real family project. “Fresh white fruits and white floral notes, crushed…
Read MoreSilverhand Estate KYNG
KYNG is a true celebration of the Garden of England and its regal splendour. Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Kent countryside, Silverhand Estate is a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and rich heritage. It is defining the new rules of English sparkling wine, having established the largest single…
Read MoreHeppington Vineyard Sparkling Rosé
A Pioneering Wine Legacy In 1806, Gregory Blaxland, a farmer from Canterbury, Kent, emigrated to Australia with his brother John. The journey took 220 days. En route, they collected vines from the Cape of Good Hope. In 1813, Gregory, with two other explorers, found a passage across the Blue Mountains, making Australian history. From the…
Read MoreWeyborne Estate Family Reserve
“Summer berries, good taste, nice acidity, crisp flavours of apples, citrus, ready salted crisps, and a wide array of red berries that keep you wanting another glass.” – Glass of Bubbly Food Pairing Suggestions: “Given the wine’s generous structure, food pairing options are vast, including roasted poultry, fresh fish, and rich creamy pasta dishes. With…
Read MoreSandridge Barton – Blanc de Noirs
Sandridge Barton Estate is located on the east bank of the River Dart, just south of Stoke Gabriel, spreading across 450 acres, with a history stretching back over 40 years. “Red berry fruit, griotte, wild strawberry, a hint of fresh yeast, crisp acidity, plenty of red berry fruit, grapefruits and rhubarb, brittle mousse texture, savoury,…
Read MoreWoodchurch Rosé 2020
Woodchurch is a family business established by Graham and Donna Barbour in Kent during the year of 2009. They then planted 10,000 vines in 2010, with the vineyard being 20m above sea level, it has the perfect aspect for growing vines. Woodchurch then released their first vintage in 2015 and are now producing a range…
Read MoreSimpsons Wine Estate Flint Fields Blanc de Noirs
“With experience and savoir-faire acquired at our sun-drenched vineyards in southern France, our journey in wine then led us back to the UK, to the iconic chalk slopes of southern England to start a new adventure.” – Simpsons Wine Estate “Blossom, yellow plums, pink grapefruit, orchard fruits, forest honey, peaches, pineapple, cream, with a light…
Read MoreDunleavy Sparkling Red
Located in the Yeo Valley of Somerset, England, just outside of Bristol, the Vineyards of Dunleavy were planted by their owner and manager, Ingrid Bates. 20 years ago, she began her viticultural career when she took up a job maintaining a local vineyard. After falling in love with the practice, she began planning and saving…
Read MoreNutbourne Vineyards – Interview With Gregory Gladwin
There is no denying that English Sparkling Wine is on the rise, becoming an undeniable contender to Traditional Method Sparkling around the world. To the English, it’s becoming a fan favourite and a go-to Glass of Bubbly, its quality is improving year on year and thanks to innovators and those willing to follow their dreams,…
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