Lyme Bay
When I said I’d only ever tried English wine once, it was from the Lyme Bay Winery, though many years ago. I can’t remember exactly what I had, but I know it was one of their fruit wines, and I remember thinking how very English it was. So, I was pretty keen to try something else from them.
I tried the Brut Reserve Sparkling and the Bacchus Block. Both of these wines are perfect for drinking with lunch or on a lazy afternoon in the sun. The Sparkling wine makes a good celebration wine, while the Bacchus Block is light and grapefruity and a good accompaniment to an evening meal. Lyme Bay Winery is now Lyme Bay Winery Drinks, and I was intrigued to see they also produce cider, rum, and gin.
Busi Jacobsohn
Nestled in the East Sussex wine region, Busi Jacobsohn has a fascinating backstory and a compelling journey to where they are now. From Sweden, with routes in Greece and Italy, the family owns a beautiful wine estate. You can really feel how family-orientated this business is, and the estate itself is stunning.
I tried the Cuvee Brut 2017, made with 60 percent Chardonnay grapes. This is a limited-edition wine, and the bottles are individually numbered, making it feel special before you even open it. At £38, it’s a touch above an average bottle, but this particular one has already sold out, so grab the 2018 before that’s all gone too!
Herbert Hall
Herbert Hall began farming in the village of Marden in Kent at the end of the 19th century. In 2007 his great-grandson planted a vineyard here. He’s been producing handmade sparkling wines ever since. I tried the Herbert Hall Brut, which is 40 percent Chardonnay, 30 percent Pinot Noir and 30 percent Pinot Meunier. This makes it a very balanced sparkling wine. Herbert Hall has recently partnered with sailing specialist SailSterling to launch a Wine and Catamaran Tour of Sicily, including two very special visits to vineyards in the region.
Langham
The Langham Vineyard was begun in 2009, though the manor house on this estate in Dorset dates back to the time of Edward VI. I tried the Culver Classic Cuvee, which is a sparkling white wine made with majority red grapes. It sounds like a paradox, but it works wonderfully well. In fact, it’s 66 percent Pinot Noir, although you wouldn’t believe it to look at it. It does have a wonderful golden appearance and a beautiful blossoming flavor. At £27.50, I found this very reasonable for what you get and definitely worth it.
Ridgeview
Ridgeview Vineyard in Sussex was established in 1995, when, they recognize, it was widely believed good wine just couldn’t be made in England. They certainly proved the doubters wrong, producing award-winning wines. They make sparkling wines only, but this focused approach is working for them. I tried the Bloomsbury -- light, crisp, and perfect with a lunch on a warm day. Ridgeview wines are also entirely suitable for vegans, and they hold a music festival every year at their vineyard where you can try out the wines while you’re entertained.
Tips For Buying
All of the wines listed are available direct from the vineyards, and most of them are also available from Waitrose Cellar. The vineyards offer tours and tastings, which makes a great way to discover your own favorite.
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