Hero Sussex Wines of 2015
To celebrate English Wine Week we did a little taste test
Photo: Julia Claxton
We thought it was our duty to check out some of Sussex’s hero wines and do a little taste test…
WINNER
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Bluebell Vineyards Brut Rosé £24.99
A subtle and seductive fizz, made from Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier.
Uckfield – www.bluebellvineyard.co.uk
SECOND PLACE
Nutbourne Vineyards Sussex reserve 2013 £10.80
A very close second, this blend of Bacchus, Huxelrebe and Reichensteiner grapes produces a crips, elderflowery dry white. Perfect for summer.
Pulborough – www.nutbournevineyards.com
THIRD
Oxney Organic Estate English Rosé 2014
We loved this easy-drinking pink wine, and we loved that it was organic.
Rye – www.oxneyestate.com/vineyard
FOURTH
Highdown Estate ‘Millers Reserve’ Rosé
By no means a loser, this is a deep vibrant rose with a full flavour, made from Dornfelder, Rondo, and Pinot Noir grapes.
Ferring – www.highdown-vineyard.co.uk
