It's English Wine Week, which means that now is the ultimate time to explore the delicious world of English wines, choose a few new favourites - after some generous tasting sessions, of course - and share them with friends and family. Whether rose is your summer tipple of choice, you can't think of anything finer than a glass of something elegant, white and chilled, or you're looking for a red to knock your socks off - you've come to the right place.
Read on for our picks of the very best English wines to enjoy this English Wine Week and beyond…
Wythall Estate Pinot Noir 2023
A wine produced in only the vineyard’s very best years. This is the fourth vintage of Wythall Estate's single variety early pinot noir and one which continues to demonstrate the remarkable possibilities for red wine production in the Wye Valley.
wythallestate.co.uk
White Heron Estate Sparkling Wine
White Heron Estate, well-known for award-winning British Cassis, recently launched a sparkling wine from vines planted in 2021. Delicately crafted using the charmat method, this is an easy-drinking, gently-sparkling wine – think Herefordshire hedgerow – elderflower, wild rose and apple. Pair with British Cassis for the perfect British Royale!
whiteherondrinks.co.uk
Knotfield Vines Rawdon Rosé 2023
Following in the footsteps of its award-winning predecessor, Rawdon Rosé 2023 is an impactful celebration vintage. Delicate pale pink in colour with red berry aromas and a ripe cherry palate, this a creamy and light sparkling wine to elevate any occasion. knotfieldvines.com
Louma Special Cuvée 2020
An exceptional example of a world class traditional method sparkling wine handcrafted in West Dorset. Medium pale golden with aromas of fresh bread and honeycomb and a bright streak of citrus fruit, the palate is clean and fresh. This is a classic racy English style.
loumafarmandretreat.co.uk
Carr Taylor Brut Sparkling Wine
Pale golden with subtle aromas of fresh apple and elderflower, Carr Taylor’s Brut Sparkling Wine is racy and fresh. Bottle maturation provides hints of biscuit on the nose, and butter on the palate. Using different grape varieties to those found in the traditional Champagne area of France results in slightly less austere, more aromatic, fruity flavours which have proved to be consistently popular over the years.
carr-taylor.co.uk
