Located in the historic heart of West Sussex—on an estate with a rich heritage dating back to its original mention in the Domesday Book of 1086—Nyetimber made history in 1988 by becoming the first producer in England to plant the classic Champagne grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.

Crafted under the exacting guidance of the acclaimed husband-and-wife winemaking team, Cherie Spriggs and Brad Greatrix, Nyetimber blends state-of-the-art viticulture with time-honoured traditional methods to produce sparkling wines of unparalleled grace, structure, and aging potential. Head Winemaker Cherie Spriggs was the first person outside of Champagne (and the first woman) to be named "Sparkling Winemaker of the Year" by the IWC. 
 

Nestled in the heart of West Sussex within the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park, Wiston Estate is a historic, family-run estate that has been lovingly stewarded by the Goring family since 1743. While the estate’s agricultural heritage spans centuries, its modern viticultural journey began in 2006, realizing a lifelong dream of Pip Goring to plant a vineyard on these chalky slopes. 

Today, the estate is run by Richard Goring and his wife Kirsty, who champion a deep commitment to sustainable farming, community, and the long-term stewardship of the land. Their pristine 16-acre south-facing vineyard is planted with the classic Champagne trio—Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier —recreating the meticulous, traditional-method craftsmanship that has earned them the ultimate accolade of WineGB’s "Winery of the Year" an unprecedented six times, most recently in 2024.

New Hall Vineyards is one of England's oldest wineries, with a rich history of viticulture that dates back to its establishment in 1969. 

Situated in the sunny Crouch Valley in Essex, this family-run estate is now in its third generation of the Greenwood family, who pioneered the modern English wine movement. The vineyard benefits from a unique microclimate, with some of the longest hours of sunshine and lowest rainfall in the country, creating the perfect conditions for producing exceptional grapes with naturally high sugars. They were among the first to introduce the Bacchus grape to England, which has since become their signature variety, producing crisp, aromatic white wines with notes of grapefruit, pear, and lime.

This dedication to quality and tradition has earned New Hall a stellar reputation for producing a wide range of still wines.  
 

Established in 2012 by the husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ruth Simpson, Simpsons Wine Estate is one of the most exciting and prestigious boutique wineries in the UK today. 

Nestled within the picturesque Elham Valley—a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the North Downs of Kent—their vineyards are meticulously planted with the classic Champagne varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Operating from a state-of-the-art winery located just minutes from the vines, Simpsons combine their exceptional French savoir-faire with low-intervention viticulture to craft still and sparkling wines that are an exquisite, pure expression of English terroir.
 

Nestled under a railway arch in the vibrant heart of Battersea, London, you'll find Blackbook Winery, an urban winery with a passion for crafting exceptional English wines. 

Founded by the dynamic husband-and-wife team, Sergio and Lynsey Verrillo, Blackbook is born from a love of cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and a desire to reflect the energy of London in every bottle. 

Sergio, a former sommelier at Michelin-starred restaurants, brings his expertise and a minimalist-intervention approach to winemaking, sourcing the highest quality grapes from select English vineyards to create wines that are a true expression of their terroir. 

This commitment is evident in their range of award-winning still wines that consistently garner acclaim. By focusing on single-vineyard expressions, they allow the quality of the English grapes to shine, resulting in wines of great character and finesse. 

Their Pinot Noir is celebrated for its notes of ripe cherry and wild strawberry, while their Chardonnay offers delightful hints of melon, peach, and toasted almond. When you choose Blackbook, you are not only acquiring a bottle of exceptional English wine; you are also supporting a passionate, independent producer at the forefront of London's exciting urban wine movement. 

Founded in 2006 by Dermot Sugrue—often hailed by critics as England’s most talented winemaker, following his transformative tenures at Nyetimber and Wiston Estate—and run alongside his fellow winemaker and wife, Ana, the estate is a true passion project. Together, they meticulously farm a boutique selection of mature, exceptional vineyard sites across the rolling chalk hills of East and West Sussex. By focusing on small-batch, traditional-method production and championing hands-on, low-intervention viticulture, Sugrue South Downs has earned a passionate, cult-like following among fine wine lovers and top-tier critics alike. 

For customers seeking world-class depth and structure, these wines are an essential addition to any serious cellar. Rather than rushing to market, Dermot and Ana ferment their sparkling wines in old Burgundian oak barrels and cellar them on their lees for up to ten years, creating an extraordinary textural complexity, energy, and precision that easily rivals the finest grower Champagnes. This rigorous, quality-first approach has led to unparalleled critical acclaim; indeed, their flagship cuvée, The Trouble with Dreams, was recently rated as the highest-ranked English sparkling wine by average critic scores, and the house has repeatedly been named Best Boutique Producer at the WineGB Awards. Buying a bottle of Sugrue South Downs is not just acquiring exceptional sparkling wine—it is securing a rare, highly artisanal expression of England's finest terroir crafted by the country's master winemaker.