No wine snobs here, just enthusiastic drinkers of all wines
One of seven sparkling wines produced by this winery in the South East of England, the classic cuvee is their flagship wine. Made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes grown over the three counties of Kent, Sussex and Hampshire and multiple vintages. Like most English sparkling wine it is made using the champagne … Continue reading Nyetimber Classic Cuvee
One of nine varieties of sparkling wine made by Chapel Down on their estate in Kent in South East England. That's a lot more tastings I need to do (I'll look forward to it). Made from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir from a cool fermentation in stainless steel followed … Continue reading Chapel Down Brut NV
I quite like the Veuve Cliquot yellow label so was expecting their rose to be my favourite. However it wasn't despite the fact it had some toasty tones to it, which I usually look for in champagne. Turns out when it's pink I expect berries and I'm not happy if they're not there. Don't get … Continue reading Veuve Cliquot Rose
The first of three rose champagnes at the Valentine tasting at Reserva y Cata. I know very little about rose champagne so was looking forward to this, but was disappointed to see Moet & Chandon as the first choice. It is probably the best known brand in the UK and it's standard champagne, whilst perfectly … Continue reading Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial
This is La Espumosa Bar's house champagne which you can purchase by the glass for 7€. It is part of the Nicolas Feuillatte Essential range of champagnes which are designed to be accessible to the mass market. The Centre Vinicole – Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte (CV-CNF) is the oldest union of producers of champagne. It comprises … Continue reading Nicolas Feuillatte Selection Brut
