{"title":"England","description":"\u003cp\u003eEngland is the rising star of the wine world, and it has earned the billing. In little more than a generation it has become a name serious drinkers seek out, thanks above all to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sparkling-wine\"\u003esparkling wine\u003c\/a\u003e that now beats Champagne in blind tastings. Cool nights, a long ripening season and chalk soils give these bottles a nervy freshness that is hard to find anywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChalk soils and cool-climate sparkling wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best English fizz comes off the chalk of Sussex, Kent and Hampshire, the same Cretaceous seam that dips under the Channel and surfaces again in Champagne. That geology, plus a cool climate that keeps acidity high, is ideal for traditional-method sparkling from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chardonnay\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pinot-noir\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e and Pinot Meunier. Nyetimber planted the three Champagne grapes in West Sussex back in 1988 and proved it could be done, and Gusbourne in Kent and Chapel Down have since built the category into something the whole wine world watches. Expect fine bubbles, green apple and citrus, and a biscuity note from time on the lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBacchus and the still wines making England's name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is far more here than fizz. England's signature still \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/white-wine\"\u003ewhite wine\u003c\/a\u003e is Bacchus, an aromatic grape full of elderflower, nettle and grapefruit that drinks like a cooler, greener answer to Sauvignon Blanc. Still Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are improving fast too, alongside pale, fragrant rosé. Warmer summers have made all of this possible: growing-season temperatures in southern England have climbed roughly two degrees since the 1970s, ripening grapes that once struggled and turning a marginal climate into a genuinely promising one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEnglish wine FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat food pairs with English sparkling wine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts high acidity loves salt and fat, so start with oysters, smoked salmon and fish and chips, or anything fried. It is also a fine match for creamy cheeses and works right through a meal, not only as an aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I serve English Bacchus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell chilled, around 8 to 10 degrees, with shellfish, goat's cheese, asparagus or a Thai green curry. Its bright, herby acidity cuts through both delicate and lightly spiced dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is English wine suddenly so good?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warmer climate now ripens grapes reliably, and growers matched the right varieties to chalk soils that mirror Champagne. Careful vineyard work and patient winemaking did the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2018-rathfinny-blanc-de-blancs-brut","title":"2019 Rathfinny Blanc de Blancs Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Rathfinny Blanc de Blancs Brut is a refined English sparkling wine that showcases the pure elegance of Chardonnay from the chalk slopes of southern England. Crafted in the traditional method, it offers a precise, mineral-driven style that rivals top sparkling wines from classic regions. From a standout vintage in the UK, this Blanc de Blancs captures both the ripeness and freshness that define modern English sparkling wine at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2018 Rathfinny Blanc de Blancs Brut is pale gold with a fine, persistent mousse that speaks to careful bottle aging. The nose is delicate yet expressive, with aromas of green apple, lemon zest, white flowers and a touch of brioche and toasted hazelnut from extended time on the lees.\n\nOn the palate, it is crisp and focused, with vibrant citrus and orchard fruit layered over a chalky, saline backbone. Notes of grapefruit, pear and subtle stone fruit are wrapped in a creamy texture, balanced by racy acidity and a long, precise finish. The structure and freshness suggest very good aging potential; while already beautifully open, it should continue to gain complexity over the next 5–8 years, developing more pastry, nutty and honeyed nuances with time in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRathfinny’s vineyards lie on the chalky soils of the South Downs in southern England, a cool, maritime-influenced terroir that is ideal for slow ripening and preserving acidity in Chardonnay. Grapes for this Blanc de Blancs are typically hand-harvested at optimal ripeness to ensure both purity of fruit and balanced natural acidity. The wine is made using the traditional method: gentle pressing of whole bunches, primary fermentation in stainless steel (with a portion sometimes in older barrels for texture), followed by secondary fermentation in bottle. It then spends an extended period aging on its lees to build complexity, fine bubbles and subtle brioche notes before disgorgement and a carefully judged dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Blanc de Blancs is a superb partner for refined seafood dishes such as oysters, scallop carpaccio, sashimi, crab, lobster or simply prepared white fish. It also pairs beautifully with goat’s cheese, soft-ripened cheeses, light vegetable dishes and elegant canapés. Serve well chilled, ideally at 8–10°C (46–50°F), to highlight its precision and freshness. A brief 10–15 minutes in the glass or a quick, gentle decant into a chilled carafe can help the wine open up its more subtle autolytic and floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRathfinny Estate, located in Sussex on England’s South Downs, is one of the leading names in the modern English sparkling wine movement. Established in the 21st century with a clear focus on premium traditional-method sparkling wines, the estate has quickly earned a reputation for precision, elegance and a strong sense of place. 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Blending Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, it captures the elegance and precision that have made southern England one of the world’s most exciting sparkling wine regions. Awarded 90 points by Falstaff and a Silver Medal at the WineGB Awards 2019, this cuvée combines purity of fruit with effortless drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the Classic Bio 2019 shows a bright pale gold hue, threaded with silver reflections and a fine, delicate mousse that forms a persistent bead. The nose is fresh yet inviting, with aromas of ripe yellow apple, warm blossom honey and mandarin zest, layered with subtle notes of stone fruit and a gentle, pastry-like yeast character.\n\nOn the palate it is juicy, rounded and fruit-forward, offering flavours of yellow peach, pineapple and orchard fruit over a lively citrus backbone. 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The Classic Bio 2019 is made using the traditional method, with a gentle pressing of whole bunches, cool fermentation to protect delicate aromatics, and a secondary fermentation in bottle that creates its fine mousse. Extended time on the lees adds subtle autolytic complexity, while dosage is kept in balance to emphasise freshness and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis English sparkling wine is a natural match for light, summery dishes: think oysters, shellfish platters, sushi, ceviche, or simply grilled white fish with herbs and lemon. It also pairs beautifully with soft cheeses, smoked salmon blinis, or delicate vegetable tempura, and can be enjoyed on its own as an elegant aperitif. Serve well-chilled at around 8–10°C. 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Crafted in small batches from organically grown grapes, it delivers precision, freshness and a fine-boned structure that rivals top sparkling regions. As one of England’s leading organic estates, Oxney has been instrumental in proving just how sophisticated and ageworthy English fizz can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this wine shows a pale lemon hue with silvery reflections and a delicate, persistent bead of fine bubbles. The nose is vibrant and clean, offering notes of green apple, lemon zest and white blossom, layered with hints of brioche, crushed chalk and a subtle nuttiness from time on the lees.\n\nOn the palate, the Classic Chardonnay Bio 2018 is taut and focused, with a bright, citrus-driven core wrapped in soft, creamy texture. Flavours of crisp pear, grapefruit and orchard apples are supported by a distinct mineral line and gentle pastry notes, leading to a long, mouthwatering finish. 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You’ll encounter crystal‑clear, juniper-forward dry gins like Song Cai Special Edition Dry Gin and In The Welsh Wind Signature Style, delicate meadow‑scented and coastal expressions such as Astraea Spirits Meadow Gin and Lantic Morva Edition, and richly coloured, seasonally inspired bottlings like Burleighs Mulled Christmas Gin and Tarquin’s Figgy Pudding Gin. Expect a spectrum of appearances, from classic water‑white to subtly tinted rosés and warmly hued spiced gins that look stunning in the glass.\n\nOn the nose, classic botanicals of juniper, coriander seed and citrus peel are joined by layers of orchard fruit (One Gin Crisp Apple), winter spice (Micil Spiced Orange Gin, Poetic License Fireside Gin), dried fruit and pudding notes (Tarquin’s Figgy Pudding Gin, Batch Christmas Cookie Gin), and bright, zesty citrus (Distillerie de Monaco Gin Aux Agrumes, Elephant Gin Orange Cocoa). The palate runs the full gamut: bone‑dry and elegant (Shivering Mountain Early Harvest Gin, StillGarden Social Gin), floral and herbaceous (Otterbeck Cotton Garden Gin, Forty Spotted Classic Tassie Gin), luxuriously spiced and warming (Fynoderee Manx Dry Cider Elder Shee Edition, Jon \u0026amp; John’s Festive Spirit), and distinctly festive, with nods to mulled wine, open fires and Christmas baking. Most of these gins are distilled to be enjoyed young and fresh; while their quality will hold for a couple of years if unopened and stored cool and dark, they are at their most vibrant when enjoyed in the season they’re released – making this calendar ideal for immediate exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery bottle in the Craft Gin Club Gin Advent Calendar reflects its own terroir and distillery philosophy, from windswept island outposts like The Orkney Distillery’s Kirkjuvagr Yuletide Special Edition to coastal influences in Salcombe Rosé Sainte Marie and sun‑drenched Mediterranean citrus from Distillerie de Monaco. Many of the featured gins are small‑batch, often produced with locally sourced botanicals – think meadow herbs, orchard fruits, regional spices and wild-foraged plants – with base spirits typically distilled from grain and then redistilled with carefully selected botanicals in traditional copper pot stills or small column stills. While methods vary by producer, you’ll find a common thread of slow distillation, precise temperature control and meticulous blending, sometimes followed by maceration of additional fruits or spices to layer in colour and flavour for the more indulgent festive editions. The result is a curated line‑up that showcases the breadth of modern gin craftsmanship in one neatly boxed collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis calendar is designed for tasting and experimentation, so each miniature invites a different pairing. Classic and dry gins are perfect with a premium tonic, a twist of citrus and a simple garnish that highlights their lead botanicals, while the richer, spiced or dessert‑inspired bottlings shine in a festive G\u0026amp;T, a winter gin and ginger, or in cocktails like Negronis and Christmas Martinis. Try citrus‑forward gins with smoked salmon blinis or seafood canapés, spiced and mulled styles alongside roast nuts, charcuterie or slow‑cooked meats, and the pudding‑like gins with mince pies, Christmas pudding or buttery shortbread. Serve the gins chilled or over plenty of ice; most will sing at around 6–10°C when mixed. For the more complex, richly spiced expressions, a brief rest in the glass (2–3 minutes) before sipping helps the aromatics unfurl, but full decanting is not necessary – simply pour, garnish thoughtfully, and enjoy the daily ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCraft Gin Club was founded in England with a simple mission: to connect gin enthusiasts with the most exciting craft distillers from Britain and around the world. Best known for its monthly subscription boxes, the club has become a key tastemaker in the modern gin renaissance, championing small-batch producers and limited releases that often sell out quickly. By working closely with distilleries from Orkney to Tasmania and beyond, Craft Gin Club has helped bring regional, story‑driven gins into the spotlight, frequently featuring exclusive editions and collaborations. 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