1. Nyetimber
Considered the best English wine yet, this Champagne-method sparkling wine is world class. It has graced events such as the Queens Golden Wedding celebrations at Downing Street. Their Classic Cuvee is made from the traditional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes, and has complex notes of honey, caramel and liquorice.
2. Ridgeview (Sussex)
Produces high quality sparkling wine from traditional Champagne varieties and methods. They have won many awards, beating competition from Grande Marque Champagnes. Their Bloomsbury Sparkling Wine is produced from 59% Chardonnay, 27% Pinot Noir and14% Pinot Meunier grape varieties.
3. Curious Grape (Sussex)
Brand name of the UK's largest producer, New Wave Wines, producing world class wines. In 2004, they won a Gold Medal at the International Wine Challenge with their Pinot Reserve 1999. This is the first time that an English Sparkling wine has ever achieved this honour and means that this wine is one of the best 22 Champagnes or Sparkling wines in the world!
4. Davenport (Kent and East Sussex)
The UK's leading organic producer, making fresh, bright full-flavoured dry and sparkling whites. Their flagship wine is a dry white made from Horsmonden grapes - a slightly aromatic dry white that goes well with food -even quite spicy food.
5. Sharpham Wines (South Devon)
Offering stylish wines with intense fruit flavours and aromas, and employing traditional and new world techniques. Gold medal winners include Sharpham Beenleigh Red (70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot) and Sharpham Pinot Noir. Their white wines are produced mainly using the Madeleine Angevine grape.
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