Kent, England

Gusbourne

Brut Reserve English Sparkling White Blend 2019

Shows very well, I’d challenge to distinguish from solid grower champagne. Yellow flowers, lemon, a touch of underripe stone fruit. Very good backbone if a bit young on the autolysis integration — a month ago

Gusbourne

Blanc de Blancs Traditional Method Chardonnay 2018

Jeremy Shanker
9.2

You wouldn’t know it’s not Champagne. — 6 months ago

Severn, Iwan and 2 others liked this
Iwan

Iwan

English sparkling wine has really come a long way. Gusbourne is delicious!

Coates & Co.

Plymouth Gin

Plymouth gin and Grey gosse vodka. Lillet. Vesper — 9 months ago

Wiston Estate Winery

South Downs Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay 2015

My second time trying this wine having opened my case three years ago, and the 2015 BdB from Wiston hasn’t budged an inch. It remains a taut, incredibly youthful and monolithic Chardonnay which will age well for another decade at least. While the nose is a little shy, it has great effervescence and pristine aromas of gooseberries, lemon sherbet, crushed shells and hints of bread. On the palate the wine is very singular and direct; a testament to great English Chardonnay, with massive acidity and flavours of brioche and bitter lemon, and great minerality – perhaps the most I’ve experienced in an English fizz. The finish is, well, endless, and the wine benefits greatly from time in the glass, gaining a bit of fat and broader mouthfeel. Really complex stuff, and a wine I’ll leave for another three years at least before trying again. — 2 months ago

Peter, Bob and 1 other liked this

Hattingley Valley

Classic Reserve English Sparkling Pinot Noir Blend

I was on set for several rather emotionally and physically grueling action packed shooting so I deserved a little treat and by little treat mean a bottle of bubbles (and a session of smushing my face into my cat). This British bubbly is rich (riper than I’d imagine from that extra-cool climate) but also refreshing and zingy—beyond all the oxidative appley nutty notes is a punch of sweet citrus that is quite beguiling. A touch of quality white bread on the nose too. It keeps giving. — 7 months ago

Aaron, Daniel and 6 others liked this

Hambledon

Classic Cuvée Chardonnay Blend

Ming L
9.1

The nose displays a nice mix of peach, lime, strawberry, sourdough, and light chalk. Delicate fine mousses. High acidity but with a round edge. Shows a lot more Chard characters once the mousses are settled. Clean crisp finish.

This one was recommended over other more expensive vintage English bottling. Very happy with the choice.
— 2 years ago

Severn, Daniel P. and 1 other liked this

Nyetimber

Classic Cuvée Sparkling White Blend

2019 base. Always very good. — 4 months ago

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The Steven Kent Winery

The Premier Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Delicious flavor not tannic. One of our favorites — 9 months ago

Eric Kent Wine Cellars

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2016

Buttery on the nose with a nice oaky finish. Love this! — 3 years ago