De Wetshof Bon Vallon Chardonnay 2021
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!) The 2021 vintage is ready to drink now and is the same … Read More
Chapel Down Chardonnay 2020
Chapel Down Chardonnay is quite Chablis-like, with aromas of pear and tropical fruit. It has pineapple, melon and citrus flavours with balancing minerality. The finish is long and fresh. A delicious, elegant, unoaked Chardonnay The grapes were hand-picked in September, whole-bunch pressed and fermented at low temperatures. A full malolactic fermentation followed, which contributes to the smooth texture of this wines. It then had an extended period on its lees before bottling in February … Read More
Albourne Estate Selection 2019
Albourne Estate Selection is vineyard owner and winemaker Alison’s favourite of the still wines she produces and we can see why! The 2019 vintage is led by Chardonnay, with Ortega and a small amount of Bacchus. This wine is elegantly textured, restrained yet smooth and fresh at the same time. There are a range of layered aromas ranging from jasmine, apricot to melon. It has fresh peach, apricot and nutty flavours with a lovely … 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
Iona Elgin Highlands Chardonnay 2019
Iona Chardonnay has immediate appeal of a sophisticated, light Burgundian Chardonnay at a great price offer. It has aromas of white peach, minerals and hints of almonds, hazelnuts and limes. The flavours are complex and layered, with touches of almond and biscuit brioche which combine with a wonderful purity of fruit and terrific length. This is a beautifully poised Chardonnay with perfect integration of oak and acidity. The flavours are intense, vibrant and subtle … Read More
a’Becketts Cuvée Victor Brut 2015
a’Beckett’s Cuvée Victor Brut is a light, sparkling brut made from Seyval Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Auxerrois. We are impressed with 2015 vintage which has developed distinct brioche aromas and with light apple fruit it is a dry and refreshing English Fizz at 11.5% abv. It has something a bit different than the conventional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier blend. It has good fruit balance, fine bubbles and a nice dry finish with … 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
Ashling Park Classic Cuvée NV
Ashling Park Classic Cuvée comes from our closest wine estate in West Sussex, situated in West Ashling. It has finesse and personality with wonderful aromas of freshly baked brioche, stone fruits and red apples. With the recognisably Champagne like aromas, very fine bubbles and an impeccable balance of fruit and acidity, Ashling Park Classic Cuvée is a full-bodied and yet very fresh, elegant English Sparkling wine with excellent length. Talented winemaker Dermot Sugrue has … Read More
Albourne Estate – English Wine Gift Box with Tasting Notes
3 Decanter Silver Medal Winners 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 … Read More
English Wine Case Offer
England is producing some brilliant still wines – savour the full flavours 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 of flavours, subtlety and lower abv. Two of … Read More