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English Sparkling Wine (Traditional Method)

 

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Found 31 wines

Traditonal Method - England

Balfour Blanc de Blanc 2018, Kent, Kent, England

Gold medal winner

'With its aromas of green apple and pear skin, as well as lime, this is refreshing, with a complex, lovely finish.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

'This has a full body with high acidity and great fruit concentration. A well balanced wine, with notes of brioche and cream, and a long finish.'
Konstantinos Katridis, The Fat Duck.

£39.25 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

Weyborne Estate, Oriana 2019, Surrey, England

Gold medal winner

'Initial floral hints of elderflower and honeysuckle are followed by toasty notes and a hint of nuttiness, and marzipan too, all providing delightful freshness and complexity.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

'With its elegant bubbles, this is intense and aromatic, with notes of ripe yellow apple and a buttery character, as well as oaky notes.'
Maria Federica Salvador, A Tafona by Lucia Freitas.

£34.00 Size: 75cl

Greyfriars Classic Cuvée Brut, England 2015, Surrey, Surrey, England

Gold medal winner

'Zesty brightness, with wet-stone undertones, and refreshing vibrancy overall.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

'This has an aromatic nose, with floral notes of elderflower that continue onto the palate.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

'This is fruity and buttery, with some oaky notes.'
Maria Federica Salvador, A Tafona by Lucia Freitas.

'A complex wine with high acidity and some autolytic flavours, with a long finish.'
Konstantinos Katridis, The Fat Duck.

£25.73 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

Wiston Estate Brut Rosé NV, West Sussex, England

Gold medal winner Sparking wine of the year

'Fine bubbles and persistent. The mouth is energetic, as is the acidity level and Iike its lingering flavour.'
Adriana Valentini, The Megaro Collection 'Wow! Hit the marks in every point. Lovely leesy notes with fresh citrus, floral note and persistence.'
Jaewon Jeong, Amazonico 'Very pleasant and classy feeling in the nose where the fresh character of the green fruit, white flowers and cherry blossom dominate. Love the energy and chalky finsh.'
Miguel Crunia, Fion

£32.09 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Rathfinny Blanc de Blancs 2017, East Sussex, Southern England, England

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

'This has a popping freshness, crisp and bold, with notes of finger limes. A rich wine, with an elegant finish.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

'An aromatic nose with some butterscotch and toffee apple, as well as brioche and honey, which follow onto the palate, with a lovely finish.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

'Distinct mineral character, as well as crisp green apples and pears, all leading to a long, persistent finish.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

£67.60 Size: Magnum Liberty Wines

Greyfriars, Cuvée, Brut NV, Surrey, England

Silver medal winner

'A floral nose that's just moving over into some nice toasty notes, leading to a creamy mouthfeel with nice balance and tension.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

'Good aromatic expression, with notes of yellow apple and sea salt minerality, and a buttery sensation too.'
Maria Federica Salvador, A Tafona by Lucia Freitas.

£14.50 Size: 75cl Greyfriars Vineyard

Oxney Organic Estate, Classic 2019, Kent, England

Silver medal winner

'Opening with citrus aromatics on the nose, this has zesty and acidity and a refreshing finish.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

'An aromatic expression of fresh white fruit like pear and white peach, with some nice mineral touches on the palate.'
Maria Federica Salvador, A Tafona by Lucia Freitas.

£21.94 Size: 75cl Oxney Organic Estate

Oastbrook Sparkling Rosé 2018, East Sussex, England

Silver medal winner

';High intensity both on nose and palate, high acidity, big bubbles but not aggressive'. Daniele Palomba, Mark's Club - The Birley Clubs 'Flirting with oxidative notes of bruised red apples, with a florals of magnolias, petunias and a berried granola vibe to it. Delivers a smooth mousse, with silky integrated energy. There's an ethereal elegance with a saline end.'
Miguel Crunia, Fion

£21.00 Size: 75cl

Oxney Organic Estate, Blanc de Blancs 2019, Sussex, England

Silver medal winner

'Great complexity on this full bodied, fruity wine, with additional nutty and creamy elements, and some high acidity.'
Konstantinos Katridis, The Fat Duck.

'A lovely green apple nose, with additional pear fruit, some biscuit and a blossom note too.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

'A touch of flinty minerality alongside some tangy grapefruit.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

£23.06 Size: 75cl Oxney Organic Estate

Albourne Blanc de Blanc 2018, Sussex, Sussex, England

Silver medal winner

'Aromas of crisp green apples and juicy pears, with undertones of white jasmine.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

'Bright citrus and Braeburn apple notes, with good length and a nice mousse.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

'Fruity and savoury, with complexity, some high acidity, and a long finish.'
Konstantinos Katridis, The Fat Duck.

£29.55 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

Wiston Estate Blanc de Blancs NV, West Sussex, England

Silver medal winner

'An elegant gold colour, with green hints, and fruity aromas of unripe red apple and yellow plum, as well as spices like white pepper. Complex and round, with creamy bubbles.'
Maria Federica Salvador, A Tafona by Lucia Freitas.

'Refreshing and bright, with honeysuckle, white jasmine and Earl Grey tea aromatics, with a touch of chalky minerality on the palate.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

£33.80 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Langham Wine Estate `Culver` Classic Cuvée NV, Dorset, England

Silver medal winner

'Juicy grapefruit aromas, with a hint of candied ginger too, and acidity to bring a refreshing edge.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

'Nicely structured and fresh, with redcurrant notes on the nose, and some lovely toasted almonds, and a creamy texture.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

£26.93 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Langham Wine Estate Blanc de Blancs NV, Dorset, England

Silver medal winner

'A refreshing wine with notes of cut grass and green apple.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

'Zesty tangerine aromas with a mineral essence too, joined by a hint of almond croissant - an elegant wine.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

'Good bubbles, and a balanced palate with some refreshing acidity and minerality.'
Maria Federica Salvador, A Tafona by Lucia Freitas.

£35.48 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Langham Wine Estate Rosé NV, Dorset, England

Silver medal winner

'Mid-palate acidity with a long-lasting austere character. Nice and in balance. My suggested pairing would be Langostine salad.'
Adriana Valentini, The Megaro Collection 'Nose loaded with mature red fruit (wild strawberries, sour cherries) embraced by a dominant rubbery feeling.'
Miguel Crunia, Fion

£28.93 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Rathfinny Classic Cuvée Brut 2019, East Sussex, Southern England, England

Silver medal winner

'A very fruity nose of ripe pear, pineapple and lychee.'
Maria Federica Salvador, A Tafona by Lucia Freitas.

'With notes of lemon and crunchy pink apple, there's good balance between acidity and fruit here.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

'A well made wine, with a good mouthfeel, and good raspberry and lemon notes.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

£25.83 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Roebuck Estates Blanc de Noirs 2018, West Sussex, England

Silver medal winner

'A very attractive yellow colour with silver hints, and fruity aromas of green apple, butter and lees, leading to good acidity on the palate.'
Maria Federica Salvador, A Tafona by Lucia Freitas.

'A fresh nose with some gala apple notes, leading to creamy balance on the rounded palate.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

£27.10 Size: 75cl

Roebuck Estates Classic Cuvée 2019, West Sussex, England

Silver medal winner

'Aromas of gooseberry and green apple lead to a well balanced palate with fine bubbles and acidity in check, leading to a tart finish.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

'A fruity nose of apple and pear leading to some nice acidity on the palate.'
Maria Federica Salvador, A Tafona by Lucia Freitas.

£21.90 Size: 75cl

Chapel Down Kit's Coty Coeur de Cuvée 2016, Kent, England

Silver medal winner

'A wine with deep aromatic intensity, showing notes of ripe yellow apples alongside caramel notes and a soft oakiness. Balanced and long lasting.'
Maria Federica Salvador, A Tafona by Lucia Freitas.

'Notes of apple skin and baked apple, as well as honey, almond and fig leaf. A delicious wine with great balance.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

£76.20 Size: 75cl Chapel Down

Tinwood Estate Blanc de Blancs 2021, West Sussex, Sussex, England

Silver medal winner

'An attractive nose, with some toast alongside some green apple freshness, leading to nice bubbles on the palate, with good length and a floral component.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

'A fruity and leesy nose, with balanced acidity on the long lasting palate.'
Maria Federica Salvador, A Tafona by Lucia Freitas.

£18.95 Size: 75cl

Tinwood Estate, Brut 2021, West Sussex, Sussex, England

Silver medal winner

'Delicate bubbles and deep intensity, with a fruity character of red apple and yellow plums, with subtle notes of oak behind it, as well as nice acidity and good balance.'
Maria Federica Salvador, A Tafona by Lucia Freitas.

'Pronounced fruit on this full bodied wine, with high acidity and some yeast character - great complexity and a long finish.'
Konstantinos Katridis, The Fat Duck.

£18.95 Size: 75cl

Denbies, Whitedowns NV, Surrey, England

Silver medal winner

'A clean and zesty wine with aromas of green tea and a hint of smokiness, with vibrant, refreshing acidity.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

'A complex wine, that's full bodied and creamy, with notes of citrus and nuts, some high acidity, and a long finish.'
Konstantinos Katridis, The Fat Duck.

£12.50 Size: 75cl Denbies Wine Estate

Greyfriars, Rosé, Brut NV, Surrey, England

Bronze medal winner

'Light mousse and high floral notes. Good for everyday celebration with no fuss, an honest example.'
Adriana Valentini, The Megaro Collection 'Lovely grassiness, sage and lemongrass as well as floral character of elderflower embraced by a warming red fruit. Seductive and fun nose with a lively freshness and gentle petillance. Easy going and very glassable.'
Miguel Crunia, Fion

£14.50 Size: 75cl Greyfriars Vineyard

Greyfriars Rosé Reserve, England 2021, Surrey, Surrey, England

Bronze medal winner

'Nice gentle mousse, high acidity, some floral notes that blossom at the very fine end... and a bit of honey. Gorgeous with asparagus.'
Adriana Valentini, The Megaro Collection 'Medium intensity of red fruit on the nose, high acidity and a nice round palate.'
Daniele Palomba, Mark's Club - The Birley Clubs

£25.73 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

Simpsons Wine Estate, Chalklands' Classic Cuvée NV, Kent, England

Bronze medal winner

'Very gentle nose, more intense on the palate, good bubbles.'
Daniele Palomba, Mark's Club - The Birley Clubs 'Opening up with a crisp nose where green fruits are highlighted such as unripe apples and pear skin but there are also some bread and hay aromas. Textural, with shoulders yet a great acid backbone. Flinty lingering finish. This is a value for money.'
Miguel Crunia, Fion

£23.32 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Silverhand, Classic Brut NV, Kent, England

Bronze medal winner

'An attractive yellow colour with green hints, and aromas of flowers, like honeysuckle, and yellow apple fruit.'
Maria Federica Salvador, A Tafona by Lucia Freitas.

'Elegant, crisp and fresh with a lingering fruitiness and a hint of earthy undertones.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

'Well made, with nice balance, and good value for money too.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

£16.12 Size: 75cl

Silverhand, Blanc de Blancs 2018, Kent, England

Bronze medal winner

'A nose of white flowers, like lilies and honeysuckle, joined by a green, resiny note, and with nice acidity.'
Maria Federica Salvador, A Tafona by Lucia Freitas.

'Stone fruit notes of peach on both the nose and palate - a creamy, round wine.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

'Rich, warm and toasty, and representing good value.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

£18.39 Size: 75cl

Langham Wine Estate `Corallian` Classic Cuvée NV, Dorset, England

Bronze medal winner

'An intense yellow colour, with notes of ripe apple, green hints of fennel, and lees notes of bread dough, joined by some lively acidity.'
Maria Federica Salvador, A Tafona by Lucia Freitas.

'A wine with pronounced intensity and rich autolytic flavours - balanced, with a fine mousse.'
Konstantinos Katridis, The Fat Duck.

£26.93 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Roebuck Estates Rosé de Noirs 2019, West Sussex, England

Bronze medal winner

'Fine bubbles that are quite persistent. High in acidity and plesantly creamy. It's fruity character and cherry delight. Slight rubbery notes. Polished, very much defining its style character.'
Adriana Valentini, The Megaro Collection 'Deep aromas of red fruit such as berries and cherries as well as herbals, and with subtle autolytic nuances (hay, fresh almonds, tire). Weighty yet with great energy.'
Miguel Crunia, Fion

£23.70 Size: 75cl

Chapel Down Kit's Coty Blanc de Blancs 2019, Kent, England

Bronze medal winner

'Elegant aromas of Williams pear, white peaches and nectarine. Baked brioche comes to fore on the palate, culminating in a lingering, tingling finish.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

'Ripe fruit here, joined by some very light oak notes, with acidity and sweetness that dance.'
Maria Federica Salvador, A Tafona by Lucia Freitas.

£37.20 Size: 75cl Chapel Down

Chapel Down Brut Reserve 2021, English Sparkling, England

Bronze medal winner

'A wine with fresh fruity characters, and high acidity, with some light bubbles.'
Konstantinos Katridis, The Fat Duck.

'Fresh aromas of green apple and pear follow onto the palate, with good, very linear acidity. A great seafood wine that would pair well with some tempura prawns.'
Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Restaurants.

£24.00 Size: 75cl Chapel Down

Henners Brut Rosé NV, South East England, England

Bronze medal winner

'Fine persistent bubbles, dominant notes of strawberry, cherries and wild cherry blossom. Pleasant, crispy, predominant primary aromas. Would happily pair wth a goats cheese dish.'
Adriana Valentini, The Megaro Collection 'Opening up with very primary character of red fruit such as currants, rhubarb, red apple skin with subtle autolytics (cereal). Creamy and fresh, very immediate in profile.'
Miguel Crunia, Fion

£23.46 Size: 75cl Boutinot