Sip and Savour Something Kentish this ‘National Drink Wine Day’
This Tuesday 18 February is National Drink Wine Day which certainly calls for a celebratory toast to some of our very favourite wines.
Luckily for us, our flourishing Garden of England is home to some of the world’s most renowned wine producers who innovatively, passionately and considerately create the most spectacular serves, including the ever popular sparklings that make for the perfect choice during this bubbling month of love.
From fresh and vibrant to rich and toasty – fit for any joyous celebration, unforgettable union, romantic date night or delectable food pairing, here are our top 10 fizz favourites to sip and savour this February…
Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Coeur de Cuvée 2016
Sourced from Chapel Down’s heralded 100-acre Kit’s Coty vineyard on the North Downs, this sparkling is made from the very best hand-harvested fruit and showcases excellent aromas of apple and toasted nuts.
From £125
Woodchurch Chardonnay Brut 2017
With developed rich notes of brioche and pastry, Woodchurch Vineyard’s award-winning Chardonnay Brut is a superb choice when it comes to delighting in a Kentish fizz with the one you love.
£45
Made in the traditional method with delicately pressed pinot noir grapes, Biddenden’s sparkling Pinot Reserve is a glorious dry and fruity wine that impresses with its creamy hints of brioche.
£40
Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2019
For those looking to toast with a tipple that is sophisticated, bright and balanced, Blanc de Blancs is the perfect choice, combining aromas of green apple, citrus and mineral notes with flavours of buttered toast and classic tarte tatin.
£65
Simpsons Canterbury Rose Sparkling Rosé 2021
Created from exclusively estate-grown pinot noir grapes, this fizz is delicate and crisp with excellent grapefruit flavours layered with red berry fruit.
£35
A wonderfully special bottle fit for any special occasion, this Kentish sparkling is a sublime blend of chardonnay and pinot noir that is a true expression of the praised Nine Oaks terroir.
£33.50
When it comes to choosing a sparkling rosé, you might be looking for something fresh, fruity and fun – Squerryes 2021 Vintage Rosé is just that.
£45
Sure to be a crowdpleaser with its flavours of orchard fruits and toasty citrus complexity, Gusbourne’s bestselling Brut also makes for a super accompaniment to a classic dish.
£45
Brenley Wines Blanc de Blancs 2019
The first sparkling wine from the Brenley estate, which is nestled just outside of Faversham, Blanc de Blancs is made from estate-grown, wedding favourite: chardonnay, with green apple on the nose, a fresh palate and fine bubbles.
£39
Dry, rich and reflecting one of the best years for English wine, this sparkling rosé is a delightful blend of pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot meunier grapes – a serve winner sure to be a hit.
£55
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