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
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
Wondrous Whites Case Offer
Spain is now producing some amazing white wines and so is South Africa! This case is a great introduction to some quality wines from Rioja, Galicia and central Spain together with two whites from South Africa – an award winning Sauvignon Blanc from cool climate Elgin and a fresh Chenin Blanc from Walker Bay. This case comes complete with Tasting Notes. Barton Estate Chenin Blanc 2017 Walker Bay, S Africa [1 bottle] 2017 was … 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