English Wine
The English wine industry is blooming, having taken astonishing strides in both quality and production over the past decade or so, as more and more wine lovers come to appreciate the exceptional unique, terroir-driven wines crafted by serious producers who really mean business.
English Wine
The English wine industry is blooming, having taken astonishing strides in both quality and production over the past decade or so, as more and more wine lovers come to appreciate the exceptional unique, terroir-driven wines crafted by serious producers who really mean business.
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Sharpham, Estate Selection Madeleine Angevine 2016
Dart Valley, South Devon, England
Optimum Drinking: 2019-2020
Reviewer Rating: 89 - CFW
Lovely nose – rich, with hints of lemon oil and vibrant lime zest, white floral and chalky notes. Vibrant and fruity in the mouth with lime, grapefruit and greengage, balanced by good acidity and minerality.
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Lyme Bay Winery, Bacchus Block 2017
Great Whitman’s Vineyard, Essex, England
Optimum Drinking: 2019-2020
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
Lovely varietal nuances of citrus and tropical fruits, boxwood and herbs. Fresh and intense in the mouth, with grapefruit, tropical fruits, herbal undertones and a deft touch of oak.
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Sharpham Estate, Pinot Noir, 2017
Dart Valley, South Devon, England
Optimum Drinking: 2019-2020
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
“...with wines like this they have locked horns with the big boys. I expect customers to be queuing down the street for this wine.” Matthew Jukes
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Sharpham, Sparkling Blanc, Brut 2014
Dart Valley, South Devon, England
Optimum Drinking: 2019-2021
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
Lovely citrus-driven style with juicy green apples, and real toasty/bready complexity from the extended lees aging. Vibrant and fresh, with a soft mousse and a lovely long finish.
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Nyetimber, Classic Cuvée, MV
West Sussex, England
Optimum Drinking: 2019-2020
Reviewer Rating: 93 - CFW
GOLD MEDAL WINNER. Toasty, spicy and complex aromas, with honey, almond, pastry and baked apple flavours in the mouth.
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Nyetimber, Rosé, NV
West Sussex, England
Optimum Drinking: 2019-2020
Reviewer Rating: 93 - CFW
...a charming mix of fresh red fruits along with intriguing spice notes of anise and lavender. The palate has a creamy, round texture with refreshing redcurrant, raspberry and cherry flavours.