You’d be forgiven for not associating wet and cold England with great wine production, but you’d also be wrong! English Wine has come on leaps and bounds in the last ten years and is now a quality niche product. English producers have really focussed on quality over quantity: the vineyards are often organic/biodynamic, and wine makers employ both cutting edge and age-old techniques. The climate is also pretty similar to the Champagne region (heard of it?!) The cool weather produces grapes with exciting flavours and defined acidity – expect crisp and fruity whites, complex dry reds, and perfectly balanced fizz.
White
Ripe peach, apple and elderflower, complemented by the tiniest touch of sweetness.
Sweet orange zest, with zingy lime and a long, refreshing finish.
Off-dry, with aromas of white pepper and blossom – almond, peach, honey & citrus on the palate.
Summery notes of green apple, pear and blossom, and deliciously crisp and dry.
Aromatic, with peach and floral notes and a slight biscuity yeast character.
Apple, lemon and peach, with toasty, buttery notes and textural richness from time spent in barrel.
Crisp, with complex aromatics: elderflower, green pepper, mango, lemon thyme to and Thai basil.
A layered and textural white blend. Lime, acacia & hazelnut with a distinctive ‘salty’ minerality.
A soft, full bodied white, with exotic flavours of honeysuckle, jasmine, fresh coconut & white pepper.
Tart nectarine, vibrant tangerine, with a lovely pithy texture from extended skin contact.
Elderflower, citrus and gooseberry, with savoury notes of white pepper and a floral finish.
A smooth medium bodied white, with notes of juicy pear, citrus, and a fresh grassy finish.
A Chardonnay blend aged in French oak – aromas of honey with smoke, vanilla & melon.
Fresh notes of creamy orchard fruit, candied lemon peel, blossom and coconut, with good minerality.
| WHITE | ||
| Sharpham Dart Valley Reserve | £16.00 | vv |
| Denbies Stepping Stones White | £17.00 | vv |
| Trevibban Mill Harlyn | £19.00 | vvo |
| Trevibban Mill Merope | £19.00 | vvo |
| Davenport Horsmonden Dry White | £20.00 | vvon |
| Henners Native Grace Barrel Chardonnay | £20.00 | vv |
| Albourne Estate Bacchus | £21.00 | vv |
| Albourne Estate Selection | £21.00 | vv |
| Albourne Sandstone Ridge | £21.00 | vv |
| Sharpham Wild Ferment Pinot Gris | £22.00 | vv |
| Bolney Estate Bacchus | £24.00 | |
| Bolney Estate Pinot Gris | £25.00 | |
| Trevibban Mill Constantine Chardonnay | £25.00 | vvo |
| Litmus Element 20 | £27.00 | vv |
Red
Light, but bursting with juicy red fruit with lovely soft tannins and spicy, clovey notes.
Light and dry – notes of wild blackcurrant, tannic blackberry seed, with an earthy finish.
Medium bodied. Flavours of dark chocolate, baked plums & black pepper and cherry.
| RED | ||
| Sharpham Estate Pinot Noir | £22.00 | vv |
| Bolney Estate Pinot Noir | £25.00 | vv |
| Trevibban Mill Black Ram Dornfelder Rondo | £25.00 | vvo |
Rosé
Delicate notes of wild strawberries, with a long and creamy finish.
Like a summery English orchard in a glass – cherries, plums & red apples.
Crisp and tart raspberry and cherry flavours, with a light and dry structure.
| ROSÉ | ||
| Denbies Stepping Stones Rosé | £17.00 | vv |
| Trevibban Mill Rock Rosé | £19.00 | vvo |
| Oxney Rosé | £21.00 | vvo |
Orange
Tropical fruit flavours, typical of Bacchus grapes, are combined with touches of hazelnut, fennel and marzipan.
Aromatic, with unusual ‘sherry-like’ oxidative notes of dried apricot, spice and orange peel.
| ORANGE | ||
| Litmus Orange Bacchus | £22.00 | vv |
| Trevibban Mill Orion Skin Fermented | £25.00 | vvon |
Sparkling
Bright and tropical with notes of sweet elderflower. Pour carefully to avoid shaking up the yeast!
This fizz uses classic champagne methods and grapes. Sharp and crisp flavours of orchard fruit.
Fresh flavours of elderflower and lychee, with soft notes of brioche from this English sparkler.
Lightly funky, with a delicate fizz and notes of sweet strawberries and cream.
Lively citrussy acidity with soft notes of brioche and spices – really reminiscent of a hot-cross-bun!
Peach and floral notes, with a lovely fresh bread yeast character and a creamy texture.
A delicate pink fizz, with delicate notes of rose and punchy, sharp wild strawberry.
An elegant English sparkling with crisp notes of apple and subtle yeasty flavours.
Fruity, with lovely biscuity notes: it’s like the best apple crumble you ever had!
A bright and crisp Cornish sparkling wine made using methode champenoise.
A fresh and dry pink sparkling wine – notes of cranberry and fresh summer fruit.
Notes of fresh peach, with subtle flavours of honey and a gorgeous creamy texture.
A rich and complex fizz – notes of brioche, biscuits, apricot and honey.
Ripe, fruity acidity with a touch of peachy sweetness – a lovely English sparkling wine.
Made in a classic Champagne style, this English sparkler is a great alternative. Toasted brioche, with a zingy citrus twist.
| SPARKLING | ||
| Trevibban Mill Pet Nat | £22.00 | vvon |
| Exton Park Brut Reserve | £30.00 | |
| The Bolney Estate Bubbly Brut | £30.00 | |
| Tillingham Petillant Rose | £31.00 | vvon |
| Exton Park Blanc de Noirs | £32.00 | |
| Oxney Estate Classic NV | £32.00 | vvo |
| Exton Park Rose | £33.00 | |
| Henners 2014 Reserve | £35.00 | vv |
| Davenport 2014 Limney Estate | £36.00 | van |
| Trevibban Mill 2017 Black Ewe | £37.00 | vvo |
| Trevibban Mill 2017 Black Ewe Dornfelder Rose | £37.00 | vvo |
| Oxney Estate 2016 Classic | £42.00 | vvo |
| Trevibban Mill 2014 Blanc De Blancs | £42.00 | vvo |
| Albury Classic Cuvee | £43.00 | vvon |
| Nyetimber Classic Cuvee | £45.00 | vv |
Key:
v = vegetarian
vv = vegan
o = organic
n = natural