Over the coming months, we're excited to showcase some of the best wine and spirit producers in Britain.
Our journey begins in Essex’s Crouch Valley, which is only an hour’s train ride from London. With its favourable climate, it has quietly become a notable hub for wine production. Winemakers here have embraced their passion, cultivating vineyards that yield great wines. There has been a recent investment from a well-known American brand, and other vineyards that were previously rustic farms, are now investing in the visitor experience.
There are lots of exciting developments taking place in the Crouch Valley making it a must-visit destination for those looking to enjoy a day out in the countryside. Our journey continues to other parts of Essex, and onto Kent and Sussex towards the middle of summer.
Here is our favourite so far:
One of the top producers in the Crouch Valley, the estate recently invested in a brand-new winery, equipped with cutting-edge technology.
With 120 acres of vineyards, the estate has 18 grape varieties, and a history that boasts being one of the oldest vines in England,
We held a blind tasting of 8 of their wines courtesy of our friends Tee Video, at Elphinstone Tower in East Lothian, Scotland. The Classic Cuvée Brut, and Rosé Brut NV emerged as clear favourites being rated 9 out of 10 by some seasoned wine drinkers. The "big reveal" at the end of the tasting left everyone surprised, as no one expected these outstanding wines to hail from a single English wine estate.
For some tasters, it was their first encounter with English wine, proving that New Hall's wines can compete on a global stage.
New Hall Wine Estate wines can be purchased at the cellar door or on their website:
https://www.newhallwines.com/
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