Tesco Finest English White Wine 75cl

Expert Opinion

In the press...

A punchy, zesty winewith all the flavours you'd expect from a summery English hedgerow. Floral, shrill white wine that's singing with freshness and packs plenty of electrifying zing.

English sparkling wine is on a roll, getting better with each vintage. This is delightful with citrus fruit and a hint of grapiness. I reckon English still wines could do well in 2012, too.

Background

History

The Denbies’ farm traces its history back to the 18th Centruy. Denbies Wine Estate is family owned and run, one of the largest privately owned in Northern Europe. The current owners acquired the Estate in 1985. An eminent local geologist identified that the estate had exactly the same soil composition of the Champagne region in France and that the Dorking area had a history of wine making dating back to Roman times. This knowledge combined with the vision of the present owner resulted in the planting of 300,000 vines over 265 acres.

Winemaking details

Karl Coombes

Regional info

Denbies Wine Estate is located in Dorking, Surrey, in the heart of the Surrey Hills. With 265 acres under vine, the vineyard is the largest single estate producer in the UK. Overlooking Box Hill and the North Downs, Denbies benefits from a rich chalk soil and mild maritime 'micro-climate', experiencing generally cool summers and mild winters, with a much smaller annual temperature range, perfect for producing award winning wines.