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Sparkling wines have had many plaudits in the press recently and the sun has shone brightly in Kent: our new pair from Gusbourne are super additions.
Elsewhere with still wines, and despite the tendency for cooler weather further north, we have been very impressed by the style and sheer drinkability of the Ancre Hill wines from Monmouthshire.
Richard Morris has planted his vineyard with the aim of growing top quality, ripe fruit. Broadfield from Herefordshire, run by Alexandra James, has also done well recently as have Three Choirs in Gloucestershire and our neighbours in Shropshire at Wroxeter where Martin Millington has taken over the reins from his father David.
In South Wales, Glyndwr vineyard makes fresh, balanced wines in the Vale of Glamorgan.
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Monnow Valley Huxelrebe/Seyval, Welsh Counties Regional Wine 2007
Product Code: HW00407
Madeleine Angevine, Huxelrebe and Seyval Blanc vines grow on the steep valley sides above the River Monnow, just a mile north of historic town Monmouth. A light, aromatic and fresh, medium-dry wine which is best served chilled. More »
Wales
Huxelrebe
White - Off-dry
Still White Wine
10.5%
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Avocado and mixed leaf salad with walnut and lemon dressing
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Three Choirs, The English House Medium Dry, English Regional Wine 2011
Product Code: HW00111
Situated in Newent, in the warm, fruit-growing county of Gloucestershire. The estate uses modern viticultural methods and winemaking techniques to produce this aromatic, generous, off-dry, fruity white. More »
England
Seyval Blanc
White - Off-dry
Still White Wine
10.5%
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Screwcap
Sweet and sour chicken with egg noodles and bean sprouts
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Broadfield Special Reserve 2010 (Herefordshire)
Product Code: HW03410
From the south-facing slopes of the Broadfield Court estate in Hereford comes this off-dry lightly floral white. It is reminiscent of elderflowers on the nose with a gently creamy roundness on the palate. More »
England
Huxelrebe
White - Medium-dry
Still White Wine
11.0%
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Screwcap
Pancetta, brie and grape salad with elderflower dressing
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Wroxeter Roman Vineyard Madeleine Angevine, Medium Dry 2011 (Shropshire)
Product Code: HW00211
An off-dry white, quite full with fruity, appley flavours. Fresh and zesty, this comes from the vineyard at Wroxeter, less than six miles from Shrewsbury, where the Romans may have grown vines and produced wine some 2000 years ago. More »
England
Madeleine Angevine
White - Off-dry
Still White Wine
11.5%
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Ham hock and cox's apple terrine with cider vinaigrette
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Ancre Hill Estates Sparkling White, Welsh Regional Wine 2009
Product Code: FI11309
Lightly toasted brioche with hints of beeswax, the palate adds a hint of citrus peel. More »
Wales
Seyval Blanc
Sparkling - Brut (dry)
Sparkling White
11.5%
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Quail eggs dipped in sea salt and cracked black pepper
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Gusbourne Sparkling Rosé (England)
Silver Medal at Decanter World Wine AwardsProduct Code: FI106
Wild strawberry fruit on the nose which is mirrored on the palate. Well-balanced and deliciously moreish. This estate is near Appledore in Kent. More »
England
Champagne Blend
Sparkling - Rosé
Sparkling Rosé
12.0%
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Trout with almonds and red peppers
