A Celebration of English Wine – Book by Liz Sagues
A Celebration of English Wine by local Chichester author and wine critic, Liz Sagues is a beautifully presented book which provides an insight into what lies behind the continuing success story of English Wine. In his foreward, Oz Clarke, the well-known TV wine presenter, describes the book as “a memorable run of virtual visits to the vineyards.” English wine has greatly changed in recent years. It is recognised as world-class, with many wines winning … Read More
a’Becketts Cuveé Victor Brut 2013
a’Becketts Cuveé Victor Brut 2013 is a light, sparkling brut made from Seyval Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Auxerrois. Light apple fruit with hints of brioche aromas introduce a fresh, dry and refreshing English Fizz that 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 good length. It has been made in traditional bottle fermented method … Read More
Albourne Estate 40 Vermouth
Albourne Estate 40 Vermouth is a first from West Sussex – a golden, semi-dry Vermouth – 40 refers to the number of botanical in this stunning fortified wine. The recipe of the botanicals is a secret but it includes rosemary, thyme, rose petals and chamomile alongside citrus peel, saffron, cardamom and coffee beans, together with the essential ingredient in all Vermouth which is wormwood. The base is a blend of sparkling wine bases, which … 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
Chapel Down Rosé Brut
Chapel Down Rosé Brut has an enticing pale pink colour. The Pinot Noir really shines out in this elegant English Sparkling wine; it’s one of the most elegant pink fizzes we’ve tasted. Delicate aromas of strawberries, cherries and redcurrants with background notes of toasty shortbread these lead into a crisp, fresh palate of light red fruits. It has a fine creamy mousse which contributes to the light and effortless style and beautiful balance of … Read More
Albourne Estate Blanc de Blancs 2013
Albourne Estate Blanc de Blancs 2013 is Alison Nightingale’s first Sparkling wine produced from her 30 acre vineyard and winery in West Sussex. It is as stunning as the Albourne Estate still wines. This “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 … Read More
Albourne Estate Blanc de Noirs 2013
Albourne Estate Blanc de Noirs 2013 is Alison Nightingale’s second Sparkling wine produced from her 30 acre vineyard and winery in West Sussex. It is as stunning as the Albourne Estate still wines and her Blanc de Blancs. This “white of blacks” is made from selected, hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes using the highest quality cuveé to create a sparkling wine which is rich and complex yet dry with real finesse. Expressive, complex aromas of … Read More
Ridgeview Bloomsbury Brut NV
Ridgeview Bloomsbury Brut NV has a refined biscuity and citrus nose with hints of melon and honey which follows through to a lovely biscuity mid palate. which is beautifully balanced with crisp fruit freshness an impressively long finish. It has very fine bubbles and a persistent mousse. This is Ridgeview’s signature blend, Chardonnay dominates and brings finesse along with crisp freshness. The Pinots add depth and character leading to a beautifully blanced finish. Ridgeview … Read More