East Sussex, England

Tinwood Estate

Sussex Brut Rosé Blend 2021

Pale salmon in color.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity and medium sized bubbles.

Showing light raspberries, strawberries, limes, apples, spices, sea salt and white pepper.

Tangy finish with limes and lemons.

This is a nice and easy drinking Sparking Rosé from England. Soft, smooth and elegant.

Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of 60% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier. Aged for 2 years on the lees. Made in the Traditional Method.

12% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$45.
— 6 months ago

Peter, Doug and 10 others liked this

Ambriel

Classic Cuvée White Blend

Pale yellow in color with a light golden hue.

Interesting nose with citrus, apples and very light oak.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with medium plus sized bubbles.

Showing limes, citrus, apples, light earth, herbs, spices, light brioche and white pepper.

Tangy finish with herbs and spices.

This is a tasty sparkling wine from England. Elegant and robust.

Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 68% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 2% Pinot Meunier. Aged for 68 months on the lees. Disgorged in 2023 and made in the Traditional Method.

11% alcohol by volume.

89 points

$35.
— 7 months ago

Tom, Douglas and 6 others liked this

Ridgeview

Bloomsbury Sparkling White Blend 2020

Proper fizz that. Much softer bubbles than prosecco, gorgeous Amber colour with peachy taste. Quaffed it up in the sun with Carol and Andy and The Meal. Good choice, especially on offer at £20 Waitrose (normally £27). — 4 years ago

Nutbourne Vineyards

Blush West Sussex Rosé Blend

Pale salmon in color.

Light to medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and simple, with light effervescence.

Showing light strawberries, limes, grapefruits, herbs and light spices.

This is a tasty Rosé from West Sussex in England. Elegant and fruit forward.

The light effervescence makes it light and enjoyable, by itself or with food. A good everyday wine and good for parties.

A blend of Pinot Blanc with some Pinot Noir.

12% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$20.
— 6 months ago

Ted, Severn and 8 others liked this

Nyetimber

Sparkling Blanc de Blanc 2015

JKT
9.0

Now it’s well aged and drinking like a mature champagne! BD dinner with David Cindy Mark families. — 7 months ago

The Bolney Estate

Brut Blanc de Blancs 2015

I'm not a sparkling wine fan but this was delicious. Blanc de Blanc. — 2 years ago

Greene King / Morland Brewery

Old Speckled Hen English Fine Ale

Yum. Close your eyes and be transported to a cozy English country pub. Perfect with a Ploughman’s or a Steak and Ale pie. This bottled version is so much better than the nitro version which used to available. — 4 years ago

Neil, Douglas and 2 others liked this
Trixie

Trixie

It is a good ale! Cheers!🍻

Tinwood Estate

Sussex Brut Champagne Blend

Pale lemon in color with a golden hue.

Nose of citrus, limes, green apples, light bread and sea salt.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with lemons, green apples, light yeast, light grapefruits, spices and minerals.

Tangy finish with limes and light almonds.

This is a nice and easy drinking Single Vineyard Sparking wine from England. Tangy and engaging, with mild complexity and good balance.

Needs time to open up properly (30 minutes). Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 50% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier. Aged for 30 months on the lees. Made in the Traditional Method.

12% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$40.
— 6 months ago

Doug, Paul and 5 others liked this

Sugre Pierre

The Trouble with Dreams Chardonnay Blend

Flowery nose becoming quite yeasty; very vinous with oversized bubbles and a broad palate with distinct apple fruit. Not trying to be Champagne and delicious. — 8 months ago

Greene King / Morland Brewery

Old Speckled Hen Ale

GV
9.0

Old Speckled Hen is a favourite. It's malty, slightly sweet with a nice hint of caramel. A good solid old fashioned English pint. — 3 years ago