West Sussex, England

Ridgeview

Limited Release Brut Blanc de Noirs 2012

Pure fabulous. Nice and complex, great in the sun — 8 years ago

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Hoffman & Rathbone

Classic Cuvée Brut Pinot Noir-Chardonnay-Pinot Meunier Blend

I had the blanc de blanc. Very pleasing freshness and persistence. This is seriously well made and refined. A worthy contender in the burgeoning English sparkling wine scene. — 8 years ago

Greenvale Vineyards

Southeastern New England Chardonnay 2013

The pale gold tint shows a little more color than you may expect in a Chardonnay. The nose is elegant and restrained, with apples and pineapples joining a light touch of oak. On the palate, that oak gets a little noisier. The wine is reminiscent of an old-line California Chardonnay, buttery and a bit fat with a wonderful, creamy mouthfeel. The difference between California and Rhode Island comes in the minerality - the eastern earth is more pronounced than in those big, ol’ Chardonnays from the West. — 8 years ago

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Exceptional notes. I need to think and expand my horizons. Keep them coming!!
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You bet, David!

Albourne Estate

Sussex Bacchus 2014

My first Bacchus wow, aromatic grassy but with tropical hints. Very well executed — 9 years ago

Young's

Double Chocolate Stout

Matt H
9.0

Very dark, but smooth and bubbly and not as heavy as it appears. Tasty and easy to drink like a lager with notes of chocolate. — 9 years ago

Nyetimber

Classic Cuvée Sparkling White Blend 2007

Andrew Stover
9.6

2007 Nyetimber Classic Cuvée #Sparkling from #Sussex, #England. Blend of Chard, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier. Heady aromas of almond, toast & yeast. On the palate: pear, star fruit, dried citrus peel & slight earth notes. Dry as a bone. Zesty finish. #wine #sommelier — 10 years ago

Bookers Vineyard

Bolney Sussex Pinot Grigio 2009

Pale gold, crisp apples and celery, dry with bright acidity - a joyful, juicy mouthful. Elegant finish, nicely mature. — 10 years ago

Ridgeview

Victoria Rosé 2009

Andrew Stover
10

To Margaret Thatcher. May she rest in peace. RidgeView 100% Pinot Noir Rose from England. Delightful. Fresh, dried red fruits, citrus peel, hint of nuts, soft and creamy. — 11 years ago

Nyetimber

Classic Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend 1998

Pretty amazing British bubbles. Good age on this. Golden in colour. Nice structure and acid... rich yeast toast apples. — 7 years ago

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Henners

Vintage Champagne Blend 2010

Really serious for the money. Good solid English sparkling — 8 years ago

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Sugre Pierre

Traditional Method Sparkling Chardonnay

Green apple brioche creamy goodness. First time tasting this and love it! — 8 years ago

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Black Dog Hill Vineyard

Classic Cuvee Sparkling Blend 2011

Quite a pale coloured sparkling wine with a quite light bouquet of pear. The taste is a delightful but delicate ripe pear and lime. Quite soft and refreshing albeit the aftertaste is relatively short-lived. Lacks the complexity of a full blown champagne but I rank this 'grower' English sparkling wine as superior to Nyetimber's classic cuvée. Ultimately very quaffable and (currently) very good value. Recommended. — 8 years ago

Ridgeview

Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay 2004

Pierpaolo Petrassi MW
9.0

Proof that the beat English fizz can age beautifully. A rare magnum from Ridgeview; pioneers of the English winemaking revival and still one of its greatest producers. The Blanc de Blanc style is becoming an English classic. — 9 years ago

Henners

Brut Sparkling 2010

2010 vintage — 9 years ago

The Bolney Estate

Foxhole Vineyard Bacchus Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Excellent. For when you're making barbecued swordfish for the mother in law. — 9 years ago

Nyetimber

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend 2008

English sparkler to celebrate — 10 years ago

Ridgeview

Marksman Blanc de Blancs Brut 2010

Nice new blanc de blame from ridgeview for m&s. Very dry and refreshing, nice lemon grass green apple taste, once warned up nice little pastry notes appear. Great wine! — 10 years ago

Stopham Estate

Pinot Blanc 2010

Andrew Stover
9.8

2010 Stopham English Pinot Blanc. Only 10.5 alc! Bright, crispy green fruit, lemon peel, kiwi and melon. Soft and round. #wine #englishwine #ukwine #sussex — 10 years ago

Ridgeview

Fitzrovia Brut Sparkling Rosé Blend 2013

Not quite as good as their brut offering, but they are making really good sparkling wine. Bright well balanced flavors and creamy mouse on finish. One of the better English producers I've had. — 7 years ago

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Scott Petrus

Celebrating a bad trade? You could have had more.
Ted Corvey

Ted Corvey

If only someone had been reasonable...

The Bolney Estate

Foxhole Vineyard Pinot Gris 2014

Lovey, really fresh, dry, apples, peach, hints of rose. — 8 years ago

Bluebell Vineyard Estates

Hindleap Brut Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay

Excellent. If only it didn't cost so much. — 8 years ago

The Bolney Estate

Cuvée Noir Brut Red Blend 2011

Beautiful, just enough touch of creaminess, classy and lovely red sparkling — 8 years ago

The Bolney Estate

Dark Harvest Dornfelder Rondo 2013

Pretty good. Leave to breath for a bit first. — 9 years ago

Plumpton Estate

The Dean Brut Sparkling White Blend

Pierpaolo Petrassi MW
8.9

Delicious effort from the enthusiastic students at Plumpton (the English equivalent of UC Davis, San Michele or Roseworthy!) worth seeking out. — 9 years ago

Bluebell Vineyard Estates

Hindleap Brut Rosé

This was the 2010 vintage. It was a dry rose with good flavour.
Price point £17-20
— 9 years ago

Ambriel

Classic Cuvée White Blend

Christy Canterbury MW
9.1

Darn jolly English fizz. Fave of 3 tonight & all were sippin' worthy! — 9 years ago

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Court Garden

Classic Cuvée Brut East Sussex Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier 2009

Andrew Stover
9.9

#Englishwine Court Gatden Classic Cuvée made with Chard, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir. Lively mousse. Notes of citrus peel, pear, apple plus almond, toasted brioche and wet stone. Long, racy finish. #wine #sommelier #sparkling #england — 10 years ago

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This is a sparkling wine. Referring to it as champagne blend is not correct. It's not champagne!

The Bolney Estate

Sussex Pinot Noir 2010

Bought this at my friends wedding in 2011. Enjoying it with them now. Cheers — 11 years ago