Natural Cork

White

United Kingdom

Welsh wine, admittedly, might not be getting quite the same attention right now as its English cousin, but this one is exceptional. The 2008 vintage was voted best sparkling wine in the world at the Bollicine del Mondo International Competition in Italy a few years ago. Located just outside Monmouth, the vineyard is planted to Chardonnay, Albariño and Pinot Noir, and is one of only two fully biodynamic estates in the UK. It is also one of 17 vineyards currently operating in Wales, that in total cover just 70 hectares producing around 100,000 bottles. The nose on this wine is focused and aromatic, with toasted brioche notes. Thing lighten on the palate and the mousse is not hugely persistent, but the flavours are. Beautifully dry, lovely citrus grip and soft elderflower. Great stuff from Roger and Joy Morris.

Chardonnay

Ancre Hill Estates, Blanc de Blancs, Wales, United Kingdom, 2009

Welsh wine, admittedly, might not be getting quite the same attention right now as its English cousin, but this one is exception

Ancre Hill Estates, Blanc de Blancs, Wales, 2009

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