De Wetshof Bon Vallon Chardonnay 2019
Fresh pears and peaches with hints of citrus and butterscotch aromas. De Wetshof Bon Vallon Chardonnay is full, yet refreshing. Peach and pear flavours mingle with light buttery notes and zingy mineral flavours, providing a clean, long finish. Beautifully balanced, this is an unoaked chardonnay which derives its excellent flavours and texture from extended lees contact (around 5 months with weekly stirring!) De Wetshof is one of the few 3rd generation wine estates in … Read More
Albourne Estate Selection 2018
Albourne Estate Selection is vineyard owner and winemaker Alison’s favourite of the still wines she produces and we can see why! The 2018 vintage is led by Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris, this wine is elegantly textured and structured. The balance of the blend is made up from small batches of Ortega, Bacchus and Chardonnay – each contributing complexity and interest. There are a range of layered aromas ranging from quince, acacia and lime … Read More
Albourne Estate Sandstone Ridge 2018
Albourne Estate Sandstone Ridge is one of four lovely still white wines produced by vineyard owner and winemaker Alison Nightingale in West Sussex; it is currently a favourite of ours. It is unusual in that it is the only one of her wines that has been exposed to the infuence of oak. It is made from Chardonnay and Ortega with a little Pinot Blanc. The Ortega grape is a cross between Siegerrebe and Muller-Thurgau; … Read More
Chapel Down Chardonnay 2017
Chapel Down Chardonnay is so Chablis-like, with aromas of white peach, pear and nutty hints. It has citrus, pear and nectarine flavours and a balancing minerality and great purity of fruit. The finish is very long and smooth. A delicious, elegant, unoaked Chardonnay that would not be out of place in a line-up of classy Chablis! This wine will continue to improve and develop through to 2022. The grapes were hand-picked in mid to … Read More
Albourne Estate Brut Multi-Vintage
Albourne Estate Brut Multi-Vintage is the latest Sparkling wine produced by Alison Nightingale from her 30 acre vineyard and winery in West Sussex. It is as stunning as the Albourne Estate still wines. As its name suggests this wine is made of selected base wines from multiple vintages to produce an approachable, expressive and immediately enjoyable style. Others call this style ‘non-vintage’ but Alison has chosen to call this ‘multi-vintage’. It is made from … Read More
Chapel Down Classic Non Vintage Brut
Chapel Down Classic Non Vintage Brut is a consistently good value, stylish English Sparkling Wines made from grapes, grown in vineyards across Sussex, Kent and Essex. A finely structured, elegant fizz which has red apple, lemon grass and freshly baked bread aromas and flavours with hints of strawberry and quince aromas. It has a fine and sustained mousse. It is great to see this wine receiving a Silver Medal at the Decanter World Wine … Read More
Albourne Estate Blanc de Blancs 2014
Albourne Estate Blanc de Blancs was Alison Nightingale’s first Sparkling wine (2013 vintage) produced from her 30 acre vineyard and winery in West Sussex. This stunning “white of whites” is made from selected, hand-picked Chardonnay grapes using the highest quality cuveé to create a sparkling wine which is all about elegance, finesse and subtle complexity. Delicious patisserie-like aromas of brioche, baked apple and almond complement the fresh fruit crispness of the Chardonnay grapes; the … Read More
Albourne Estate – English Wine Gift Box with Tasting Notes
Fantastic still wines from West Sussex Albourne Estate has just under 11 hectares (30 acres) in gently rolling hills, near Hassocks in West Sussex, with stunning views to the Devils Dyke. The vineyards were planted in 2010 when Alison Nightingale finally found the site she had been looking for which ticked all the boxes to provide excellent drainage, low frost risk and maximum sun exposure, critical factors in achieving successful vine growth and grape … Read More
Cape Discovery Case Offer – award-winning wines from South Africa
“South Africa is making the best wines in its history and it needs to tell the world about them… Tim Atkin MW 2018 This quote from Tim Atkin MW Special Report on South Africa 2018 underlines what this Case is all about. It shows the excellent quality and variety that can be found in South Africa. In this case there is a stunning range of award-winning wines from Walker Bay to Robertson, from Stellenbosch … Read More
English Wine Case Offer
England is producing some brilliant still wines – discover the “English vintage of a Century” in this terrific case offer This English Wine Case Offer (with Tasting Notes) is a great introduction to the excellent quality and variety of wines being produced in England today. England’s cool climate presents challenges for grape growing but the combination of our relatively cool weather provides a long growing and ripening season, and the development of great depth … Read More