Ancre Hill Estates, Blanc de Noirs, Wales, United Kingdom

A window into the potential of Welsh wine in the form of a traditional method sparkling made from 100% Pinot Noir grown biodynamically in Monmouthshire, in southwest Wales. Toasted cashews and red apple aromas, with a brioche and honey-infused palate. You get a sense of apple pie, toast and something like tahini on the finish, I like it. A dry, serious wine that can stand up to all of the top English sparklings.