English Wines 12 Bottle Mixed Case

Tasting notes

If you have never tried an English wine before – well now is your opportunity. The vineyards of England are generally located in the warmer southern counties where the milder influences of the gulf stream have an important effect, as our northern hemisphere vineyards need a longer cooler growing season than in Europe to produce top quality grapes. This Ashdown White is made from 100% Bacchus, a grape that thrives in the Sussex climate. The palate is light and refreshing, with notes of elderflower, gooseberry and nettles complemented by a white grapefruit acidity and subtle apricot notes on the finish.

Tasting notes

Only made in exceptional years, this 2018 Blanc de Noirs is complex and refined with delicate bubbles, a silky texture, and a long, exquisite finish. Delightful notes of citrus fruits and baked apples are layered with generous notes of toasted brioche, honey and sweet spice. Exquisite sparkling English wine.

Tasting notes

The pronounced Pinot character is already giving lovely toasty complexity which will continue to build over the next few years. Enjoy on release but will also reward further ageing. Long, ripe, zesty citrus flavours, with a creamy finish. A truly outstanding expression of English sparkling wine. Blend: 40% Pinot Noir 40% Chardonnay 20% Pinot Meunier

Tasting notes

Set amidst bluebell strewn woods from which the vineyard derives its name, Bluebell Vineyard Estates is an award winning vineyard and winery in the heart of Sussex on the edge of the Ashdown Forest. The epitome of their fruit forward style, only the most characterful Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier base wines are selected for this Rosé and it has aromas of brioche, strawberry, raspberry and peach on the rose, under pinned by cranberry, apricot and violet notes for a rounded wine with a creamy, well balanced structured finish. It has a dry, delicate and long finish, which makes it ideal as an aperitif and it is a great match for light, creamy cheeses and pairs beautifully with fresh English strawberries.

Tasting notes

The Bolney Estate was 50 years old in 2022 and Sam Linter and his team produce award winning premium red, white, rosé and sparkling English wines. This stylish, traditional method, quality Cuvée sparkling wine is simply delightful with aromas of hedgerow fruits and brioche notes combined with sweet apple and stone fruits. This sparkling Cuvée is fresh, elegant with a good body and a persistent mousse.

Tasting notes

Set amidst bluebell strewn woods from which the vineyard derives its name, Bluebell Vineyard Estates is an award winning vineyard and winery in the heart of Sussex on the edge of the Ashdown Forest. Their traditional Classic Cuvée combination is a blend of 5 of their finest vintages and it is fragrant with floral notes of elderflower, orange blossom and a hint of spice. Superb English sparkling wine.