The Best of British Wines This Spring
*Please drink responsibly, you must be 18 years or over to consume alcohol in the UK
If you know me well, then you'll understand that I love a good glass of red wine. Obviously, my family are aware of this, hence why they gifted me a box of six, carefully selected, beautifully fruit red wines, and I thought I'd share them with you.
It's not often that you find good British wines, but if you know where to look, then you'll find those absolute gems. My parents bought these bottles from a company called 'The British Wine Cellar' rather than from the vineyards themselves, but the role of The British Wine Cellar is to get the names of those delectable British wines out there, trying to steer us wine-drinkers away from the same supermarket brands to an independent wine producer.
In this blog post, I'll be telling you more about The British Wine Cellar and I'll also talk you through each bottle of wine, just in case this is something that interests you! So, let's get into it shall we?
More about The British Wine Cellar
The British Wine Cellar has the sole aim of raising the profile of a number of British wines, mainly from England and Wales. If you buy a bottle of wine, you'll be provided with a leaflet explaining more about the vineyard the wine has come from, together with some information about the people behind the creation. You'll also be given a summary of what to expect, flavour-wise, from your wine. From bold and fruity aromas to spicy or smoky notes, there'll be a bottle of wine there for everyone, not matter what your taste.
The British Wine Cellar is a family-run business, founded by two wine lovers after they became frustrated with the amount of choice available in their local supermarkets. After liaising with a number of different British wine producers, who understood their annoyance by the lack of choice in the average supermarket, it was agreed that The British Wine Cellar would provide wine-lovers nationwide with the variety they'd been looking for.
Now, The British Wine Cellar have over 80 high-quality, delicious wines available from around 17 winemakers throughout England and Wales. So if you choose to buy your wine from The British Wine Cellar, you'll be helping to support a multitude of small-medium independent businesses as opposed to large, corporate sellers.
Let's talk wine...
Whitehall, Nethercote Hill, Pinot Noir (2018)
The tasting notes for Nethercote Hill, Pinot Noir & Rondo:
"A deep purple wine. Aromas of dark fruits and wood lead to a palate of cherries, oak and vanilla, in a lusciously medium-full body".
About Whitehall Vineyard
Whitehall Vineyard is located on Whitehall Farm, Wiltshire, where the family have lived for five, impressive, generations. They have an extensive history of growing and farming produce and decided to use this success for other means and so the Whitehall Vineyard was born. Established as wine makers in 2017, the Whitehall Vineyard have a small team of planters who carefully plant the vines, by hand, one by one.
The vineyard itself lies on rich, fertile soils in the Avon Valley, with an underlying foundation of permeable limestone - perfect for growing Rondo.Rondo is the basis for Whitehall's Pinot Noir, among other wine varieties they produce. So if you choose to purchase your wine from Whitehall Vineyard, then you'll also be helping to protect and support the great British countryside.
Winbirri Vineyard, Norfolk Wine, Pinot Noir (2018)
The tasting notes for Norfolk Wine, Pinot Noir:
"English Pinot Noir is elegant cool climate Pinot Noir at its best. Fragrant, soft and flavourful with aromas of ripe black cherries and sweet fruit tannins that provide a seductive structure and character".
About Winbirri Vineyard
Established in 2007 by fruit farmer, Stephen Dryer, Winbirri Vineyard is a highly-experienced, family-run business. As of 2010, Stephen's son, Lee, took charge of the company and now manages everything in-house in order to give customers the best service and quality products. He has now enlisted the help of six family members, all of which look after the vines and fully immerse themselves in the wine-making process. In addition to all of that, all of the pruning is simply done meticulously by hand.
Montgomery, Rondo (2018)
The tasting notes for rondo:
"Smoky and fragrant aromas. Notes of blackberry fruits and cherry, balanced with an almost spicy finish".
About Montgomery Vineyard
Founded in 2012, Montgomery Vineyard set about on a journey creating some of the finest wines in Wales. According to The British Wine Cellar, "a passionate understanding of geology, uncompromising south facing terroir and an unwavering vision to create quality Welsh wines defines Montgomery Vineyard". All of their vines have been lovingly planted by hand and all grapes have been picked by skilled individuals.
The experts at Montgomery Vineyard have a deep respect for the wine making process, ensuring they know exactly when to bottle their beverages. A family-run business, Montgomery Vineyard claims that they "don't think in years. [They] think in generations".
Chilford Hall, Granta Valley Red (2018)
Tasting notes for Granta Valley red:
"Light but intensely fruity, blackberry, cherry, vanilla and plum. Pair with meats with fruity sauces, or an extra-mature Cheddar cheese".
About Chilford Hall Vineyard
Located just outside Cambridge, Chilford Hall Vineyard is one of the oldest in England, having established itself in 1972. The award-winning, quality wines Chilford Hall Vineyard produces are expertly created on the rolling chalk hills of the Cambridgeshire downs. It's by far one of the biggest vineyards I've heard about, covering a span of 20 acres and making around 18,000 bottles of wine every single year.
Winbirri Vineyard, Norfolk Wine, Reserve (2017)
Tasting notes for the Norfolk Wine, Reserve:
"A full-bodied juicy red wine with deep cherry colour, bursting with autumn fruits on the palate. Pronounced aromas of rich spices and vanilla".
*For more information about the vineyard, see the other Winbirri Vineyard wine above
Whitehall, Pinot Noir (2018)
Tasting notes for pinot noir:
"a medium ruby wine with aromas of cherry and vanilla. Flavours of vanilla, dark fruits and oak are matched with a velvety, astringent texture".
*For more information about the Whitehall Vineyard, scroll up to the other Whitehall wine.
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I hope you enjoyed this blog post. Are you a wine drinker? If so, which one is your go-to tipple? If you're not into reds, then The British Wine Cellar are able to provide you with white wines, sparkling wines and even rose wines, so there's something there for everyone :) I'll see you again really soon with a brand new blog post for you all!
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