Kent, England

Hattingley Valley

Classic Reserve English Sparkling Pinot Noir Blend

50% Pinot Noir 30% Chardonnay 19% Pinot Meunière and interestingly 1 % Pinot Gris. Extremely fine mousse. On the nose and palate Citrus and Granny Smith apple - very refreshing. Chalky soils. Many tasters would pick this as French in a blind tasting. The trouble is by the time this gets to Australia the price is similar to an average NV Champagne so to the average buyer the Champagne is the safe bet but make no mistake these are first class Sparklers. — 3 years ago

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Agreed, we love the English bubbles here too, but pricing is getting closer to the first tier, good Champagne offerings.

Chapel Down

Tenterden Bacchus 2018

Waitrose. Delightful English white. Melon and peach, grassy and zesty freshness to it, slight acidity to cut through things but without lingering. — 6 years ago

Nyetimber

Classic Cuvée Sparkling White Blend

If I win the lottery I just will be drinking this. — 5 months ago

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.
— 4 years ago

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Pimm's

No. 1 Liqueur

Alex F
9.2

Nice base for a summer drink. — 6 years ago

Gusbourne

Traditional Method Blanc de Blancs

Not a very dry sparkling wine but a lovely background floral note. Really liked this. — 5 months ago

Eric Kent Wine Cellars

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2016

Buttery on the nose with a nice oaky finish. Love this! — 5 years ago

Wiston Estate Winery

South Downs Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay

Frothy mousse, pale gold. Dry with 8g/litre. Young and still quite primary with a slightly sharp citrusy palate with heightened minerality. Very pleasant, will be interested to follow the evolution. FYI crazy tight cork that needed cork screw to release. — 5 years ago

Bombay Gin

Sapphire London Dry Gin 1761

One of the classic London Dry gins. Great for g and t and as martini. Quite assertive so maybe not for everyone. — 6 years ago

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Trixie

My sister in law's preferred gin. 🍸