A highlight of a blogger's day is being invited to collaborate by a brand that's already a personal favourite, so when I was approached by English sparkling winemakers, Nyetimber, I was delighted to say the least.
I discovered the attractions of English sparkling wine some years ago and treat myself at most celebrations throughout the year.
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| At the launch of Nyetimber 1086 at The Ritz |
In this video, shot on a visit to one of their vineyards during the harvest, I talk about their wines and, in particular, Nyetimber 1086, launched to celebrate 30 years of wine production in Sussex and Hampshire.
Nyetimber 1086 represents the best of what I enjoy about English sparkling wines. A delicious acidity is balanced by a fruitiness that makes this a very special celebratory drink. The 1086 is blended from a selection of over 90 wines by Head Winemaker Cherie Spriggs and husband, Brad Greatrix. It is produced entirely from 100% estate-grown fruit and parcel-by-parcel selection from the Nyetimber vineyards of West Sussex.
On my visit I learned that it's the chalk and greensand soils of southern England that are essential to the brand’s success. This is the same soil that supplies Champagne and when combined with England’s cool climate, allows award-winning flavours to develop in the grapes. Nyetimber's vineyards have been planted in locations that are protected from the coastal winds and only on fully south facing slopes to maximise the amount of sunlight the vines receive. The care with which they make their wines led to Nyetimber taking 4 gold awards at this year's International Wine Challenge.
For more see Nyetimber's website.
This is a paid collaboration with Nyetimber.
