Celebrating English Fizz

The 2013 Tillington is surely the greatest wine yet produced in the British isles. The nose is delicate and floral, with notes of redcurrant and rose petal, enchanting and complex. The palate is finely judged, with wonderful acidity and just a hint of toasted brioche alongside a basket of fruits: wild strawberries, crunchy red apples, and pears. It's the structure that's truly remarkable, with dancing acidity and a wonderful mouthfeel. This is a stunning wine: one you'll want to try.

The 2015 Blanc de Blancs comes from tiny, 15hl/ha yields from the steepest, chalkiest part of the Wiston vineyard. 50% is fermented in old barrels, and the resulting wine is remarkable: focused yet rich, with a long, chalky, delicious finish.

The N/V Brut is a blend of near-equal parts of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Meunier, that spends 3 and a half years on the lees, prior to disgorgement. Ample and creamy, with plenty of richness, it’s a lovely introduction to the house style.

The first fermentation of the Estate Cuvée is in old Burgundy barrels, which gives a different texture to the wine, which is led with 45% Pinot Noir. From the outstanding 2015 vintage, it’s an opulent, impressive expression of English Sparkling.