English Sparkling Wine

N/V Corallian Classic Cuvée Extra Brut, Langham Wine Estate, Dorset (2020 Base Vintage) Dry | White | Sparkling | 12%

Corallian, Langham’s Chardonnay dominant cuvée is focused, saline and elegant, while at the same time expresses beautifully the warmth of 2020’s turbulent summer in its fruit. The nose has hints of sea buckthorn with apricot and candied orange, while the ripe palate is weighted, with hints of mango, quince and lemon peel. Wonderfully energetic. Dosage: 1.5 g/L

Ready: 2024 - 2030

N/V Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Langham Wine Estate, Dorset (2019 Base Vintage) Dry | White | Sparkling | 12%

Mostly from the 2019 vintage and aged on the lees for two years, this is a vibrant, energetic and concentrated Blanc de Blancs. The nose balances ripe green apple, conference pear, white flowers and an intense graphite minerality. The palate is detailed yet weighty in texture, with soft ripe pear, honeydew melon and white grapefruit acidity, finishing with a long fresh, saline finish. Dosage : 1.5g/l

Ready: 2024 - 2034

N/V Culver Classic Cuvée Extra Brut, Langham Wine Estate, Dorset (2020 Base Vintage) Dry | White | Sparkling | 12%

Culver is Langham’s pinot-dominant Classic Cuvee, and is more rich and broad in character than Corallian, its chardonnay-dominant counterpart. This difference is highlighted in the warm 2020 vintage base wines, with bright red cherry, cranberry and apple blossom on the nose. There are rich, creamy, fine bubbles to the medium length, and nice freshness combining with spice and minerality. Dosage: 2 g/l

Ready: 2024 - 2030

N/V Rosé Extra Brut, Langham Wine Estate, Dorset (2019 Base Vintage) Dry | Rosé | Sparkling | 12%

An elegant, delicious and complex Rosé. Aromatic nose of raspberry and pomegranate, followed by subtle notes of marzipan and brown butter.The palate is rich and open, with a wonderful creamy texture and notes of mandarin and fresh apricots. Structured and textural, with blood orange acidity and a dry finish at just 2g/L dosage.

Ready: 2024 - 2030

2015 Blanc de Noirs Brut, Ridgeview, Sussex Dry | White | Sparkling | 12%

The 2015 Blanc de Noirs from Ridgeview is a blend of 52% Pinot Noir and 48% Pinot Meunier, which spends 6 years ageing on lees before release offering depth, richness and complexity. Round and expressive, toasty autolytic notes combine with apricot and earthy red fruit aromas on the nose. The palate has wonderful weight and texture, singing with sappy red cherry and toasted almond. The finish is long, engaging and harmonious.

Ready: 2024 - 2030

2018 Blanc de Blancs Brut, Ridgeview, Sussex Dry | White | Sparkling | 12%

100% Chardonnay from the fantastic 2018 vintage. Bright citrus blossom aromas combine with freshly cut grapefruit, lemon sherbet and a buttery pastry.The palate has layers of fresh green apple and white peach with plenty of biscuity notes on the rich, creamy back palate. There is wonderful energy, with a fine bead of linear acidity racing through the saline finish, yet it remains juicy, open and inviting. Delicious.

Ready: 2024 - 2036

N/V Classic Cuvée, Nyetimber, England (2019 Base Vintage) Dry | White | Sparkling | 12%

The Classic Cuvée is a multi-vintage blend, coming from the hundreds of hectares of vineyards owned by Nyetimber. This iteration comprises a majority of 2019 base wine but also has a considerable percentage of reserve wines in the blend (dating back to 2007). It’s a brilliant introduction to the range. Creamy and fruit forward, there’s lovely structure, with a long and chalky finish.

Ready: 2024 - 2027

2016 Blanc de Blancs, Nyetimber, England Dry | White | Sparkling | 12%

Blanc de Blancs was the first style that Nyetimber made, and was a huge success upon its release in 1996. Made from 100% estate-grown fruit from Sussex and Hampshire and in only the best years, this latest release: the Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs 2016 is bright, perfectly balanced and full of vibrancy. Aromas of freshly squeezed lemon, pink apple and white blossom combine with a charming biscuity note. The palate is crisp, pure and mineral, laden with fresh orchard fruit and citrus. Long, creamy, and complex in the finish : a truly benchmark Chardonnay from England.

Ready: 2024 - 2032

2013 1086, Nyetimber, England (Gift Boxed) Dry | White | Sparkling | 12%

The 1086 Prestige Cuvée 2013 from Nyetimber is at the pinnacle of English Sparkling Wine. Only the best grapes are selected from sites across Sussex and for the first time in 2013, Chardonnay from the chalk soils of Hampshire. Complex and rich fruit and floral characters combine on the nose, including notes of red apple, peach and white blossom. The palate is graceful yet structured with a crystalline backbone of lively acidity. Textured and pure, notes of yellow pear, almond and cream combine in a long, refined finish. Elegant, complex and balanced in perfect harmony, this is exceptional.

Ready: 2024 - 2035

2014 Tillington Single Vineyard, Nyetimber Dry | White | Sparkling | 12%

The 2014 Tillington is just the fourth vintage of this defining single vineyard wine released by Nyetimber. It is now firmly established as the British Isles’ greatest wine. The site is found in West Sussex, and the vines here thrive in the greensand soils. The nose is shy at first, but very pretty, with a delicate floral note, and with some air, a vinous energy. The palate shows, of course, supreme acidity twinned with creamy texture which holds the orchard and hedgerow fruit notes together in perfect harmony. This is a superb release from Nyetimber, with the greatest ageing potential of any English Sparkling Wine we know.

Ready: 2023 - 2037

N/V Blanc de Blancs, Wiston Estate, South Downs (Disgorgement August 2022) Dry | White | Sparkling

The Wiston Blanc de Blancs NV is wonderfully fresh with vibrant acidity and perfect balance. Crisp green apple and elegant notes of kumquat come to the fore, along with a flinty minerality. The finish is long, crisp and clean.

Ready: 2022 - 2028

2016 Cuvée Brut, Wiston Estate, South Downs Dry | White | Sparkling

The Wiston Estate Cuvée Brut 2016 is now drinking beautifully with enticing notes of honeyed citrus, toasted almonds and brioche. The 2016 Cuvée has impressive depth and complexity, with that signature precision and elegance in spades. Displaying a delightful creaminess on the finish, this wine is delicious now. However, it will also mature beautifully for a decade or more in the cellar.

Ready: 2022 - 2036

2010 Blanc de Blancs, Wiston Estate, South Downs (Library Release) Dry | White | Sparkling | 12%

2010 was a benchmark year at Wiston: a vintage of perfect balance between yield & ripeness of fruit, which produced extraordinarily complex and elegant wines. This limited-edition, single vineyard, 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs has savoury layers of mushroom, spice and truffle with notes of lemon zest, biscuit and crushed oyster shells. Generous and very long. A wonderful example of how beautifully English Blanc de Blancs can age.

Ready: 2023 - 2032

2019 Classic Cuvée Brut, Rathfinny, Sussex Dry | White | Sparkling | 12%

Another stunning Classic Cuvée from the beautiful Rathfinny estate. Bright and vibrant nose of fresh citrus peel and floral notes. Crisp and racy palate, with the purity of fruit lending a balanced, stony weight to the mouthwatering finish. Perfect as an aperitif or with food!

Ready: 2024 - 2034

2018 Rosé Brut, Rathfinny, Sussex Dry | Rosé | Sparkling | 12%

Just the fourth vintage of rosé from Rathfinny, this is the finest example of the style that we’ve tasted from the UK. Pale in colour, there’s notes of Seville oranges and plenty of floral notes. This has structure and vibrancy, and there’s a delicious toasty complexity at play on the palate. Wonderfully balanced, and very long: not to be missed.

Ready: 2023 - 2033

2019 Blanc de Blancs, Rathfinny, Sussex Dry | White | Sparkling | 12%

Elegant, precise nose, laced with chalk dust and a touch of white blossom. Mineral, saline and direct on the palate with hints of grapefruit and crushed sea shells. A wonderful, fine-boned structure gives way to a very long, sophisticated finish. This is sure to age wonderfully!

Young: 2025 - 2034

2019 Blanc de Noirs, Rathfinny, Sussex Dry | White | Sparkling | 12%

This is the fifth vintage of this premium blend and has aged on the lees for 36 months. Open yet delicate red fruit aromas, mingle with hints of white blossom. The red appley fruit is pure, precise and textured, layered with orange and citrus. Voluminous, with a gorgeous ripe arc of acidity leading to an impressive finish. Magnificent.

Ready: 2024 - 2033

2017 Blanc de Blancs, Rathfinny, Sussex Dry | White | Sparkling | 12%

The 2017 Rathfinny Blanc de Blancs is a stunning fizz from a remarkably beautiful estate. Striking the perfect balance between juicy and tart, this is packed full of lemony freshness with a lovely creaminess. This is absolutely delicious today, but will also age wonderfully. Don’t miss it.

Ready: 2023 - 2032

N/V Brut, Everflyht, Sussex Dry | White | Sparkling | 12%

The Everflyht Brut N/V reflects the current estates planting which combines Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in equal measure with a touch of Meunier. Hand-picked from the single estate vineyard and created in a low intervention method using steel, new and old oak to bring the best from each variety and block. Aged for 20 months on the lees, with around 24% reserve wines going into the blend, and just 6 g/l dosage added, this is a fresh yet generous English fizz, with lots of green and red apple fruit, and a long and elegant finish: the perfect way to discover Everflyht.

Ready: 2023 - 2026

N/V Première Cuvée, Hambledon, Hampshire (2014 Base Vintage) Dry | White | Sparkling | 13.5%

Attractive aromatics of nectarine, orange blossom, brioche and toasted hazelnuts combine on the nose. The palate is complex and vibrant, with ripe pear and a touch of cranberry and grapefruit. There’s a solid backbone of acidity, adding freshness and salinity to the long, evolving finish.

Ready: 2024 - 2030