The success of English wines looks set to continue through finer autumns and interest in all things local. Sparkling wines are at the forefront of this success and vineyards, especially on the chalky South Downs, are expanding and attracting considerable investment. The vineyards local to Tanners in Wales and the West Midlands are not on the same scale! Madeleine Angevine is by far our favourite grape variety for still wines, making, to our minds, the fullest and most balanced whites. Seyval Blanc is the most widely planted, followed by a host of other grapes led by Huxelrebe, which are all crossings specifically bred for cooler, wetter climates.
Sharpham Bacchus, Stop Ferment, English Quality Wine 2020Bacchus 10.0% Vol
