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The Society's Exhibition English Sparkling Wine NV
Sparkling Wine from England
Produced exclusively for us by Ridgeview in Sussex this classic method sparkling wine uses the three classic Champagne grapes of pinots noir and meunier, and chardonnay and has spent further time on the lees to give extra savoury character alongside the taut citrus and apple notes. Perfect for celebrating the English spring and summer.
Price:
£24.00
Bottle
Price:
£144.00
Case of 6
In Stock
Code: SG3511
Wine characteristics
- Sparkling Wine
- 2 - Dry
- Pinot Noir Meunier Chardonnay
- 75cl
- Within two years of purchase
- 12% Alcohol
- no oak influence
- Champagne cork
Ridgeview Wine Estate
The South Downs of Sussex are found on the same geological formation (limestone on top of a sandstone bed) that continues through the east of France down to Champagne. It is no surprise therefore that the soils at The Ridgeview Estate are conducive to the production of grapes needed for premium quality sparkling wine. Just seven miles from the sea the winters here are mild too with the hills creating a rain shadow to keep the vineyards comparatively dry and sheltered.
Founded in 1994 by the late and sadly missed Mike Roberts with his wife Christine, the estate produces fine bubbly from the three Champagne grapes, chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier, according to the méthode traditionnelle of secondary fermentation in bottle, and a period of maturation before disgorging. The Merret cuvées are named in honour of Christopher Merret, a 17th century doctor, scientist and glassmaker who in 1662 - over thirty years before Dom Pérignon - was the first to set down on paper the process of dosing wine with sugar provoke a secondary fermentation.
matthewjukes.com
Read moreProduced exclusively for TWS by Ridgeview in Sussex, this is a delicious, forward-drinking sparkler with a complete palate and a keen price tag. It is rare to find English fizz of this class at this...
Midweek Wines
Read moreOutperforms many similarly priced champagnes. While £24 wine is not an everyday purchase, this knocks spots off many champagnes at the same price. Made by a prominent producer in Sussex, it uses the three ...
Midweek Wines
Read moreOutperforms many similarly priced champagnes. While £24 wine is not an everyday purchase, this knocks spots off many champagnes at the same price. Made by a prominent producer in Sussex, it uses the three ...
The Times
Read moreWith more than 70 per cent of our vineyards planted to the Champagne trio of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier, top dog bubbly is what England does best. Our green and pleasant land effortlessly...
Belfast News Letter
Read moreWine of the Week: .. ferociously crisp, unctuously heady and superbly rounded ... A glorious riot of fresh green apple and mineral flavours is neatly undercut by a sharp swathe of citrus in its refreshing ...
House and Garden
Read moreThe Wine Society is one of our favourite destinations for… just about any kind of wine, and their own-label bottlings are reliably high quality. This is one of the more affordable English sparkling wines...
Times of Tunbridge Wells
Read morePatriots will want to crack open a fine traditional method English sparkler this special Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend. [This] has to be a vinous frontrunner for the celebrations, particularly...
Lynn News
Read moreOne of the best sparkling wines in the world ... Produced in the South Downs National Park, this national treasure uses a Champagne-style mix of grapes grown on Champagne-like soils to create a wine equal ...
Rotherham & South Yorkshire Advertiser
Made from classic Champagne varieties, this is crisp with hints of apple and lemon.
Liverpool Echo
… the ever-reliable Wine Society … crisp, zesty, moreish …
The Herald
Perhaps the perfect fizz for a party, even if it is English! Hints of pear and apple peel on the nose with a lovely crisp palate and refreshing finish.
Daily Express
Produced by Ridgeview in East Sussex, this is a delicious, muscular blend of classic Champagne grapes, pinots noir and meunier, and chardonnay.
Portsmouth News
Read more… made for The Wine Society by one of the UK's most respected producers, Ridgeview in Sussex. This is made in the classic method and uses all three Champagne grapes, pinot noir, pinot meunier and...
Manchester Evening News
Read moreI've long been a member of The Wine Society and in these straitened times it be relied upon to offer quality at very competitive prices. This fizz, just one wine from several cases handpicked for Jubilee...
The Herald
Perhaps the perfect fizz for a party, even if it is English! Hints of pear and apple peel on the nose with a lovely crisp palate and refreshing finish.