Here Are Our Favourite British Wines

By Tom Gilbey

3 years ago

Local tipples that'll hold their own against their European peers


Our homegrown wine is going from strength to strength. Tom Gilby counts down his top ten lip-smacking British wines for stocking up your cellar… 

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Good To Quaff: Our Favourite British Wines

Camel Valley Bachus, North Cornwall

Think Sauvignon Blanc but with even more crispness and energy. Akin to a very good Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé or dry Vouvray. £16.95, camelvalley.com


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Camel Valley Pinot Noir Rosé Brut,
North Cornwall

A party in a glass, so pretty in colour… Think summer meadows and a plate of strawberries. £36, camelvalley.com


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Gusbourne Chardonnay Guinevere 2020, Kent

Think Premier Cru Chablis but with enough peach-like flesh to make this a very gluggable mouthful. £35, gusbourne.com


Hambledon Classic Cuvée NV, Hampshire 

From one of our most established vineyards. Top quality sparkling wine, grown on chalk. £33, hambledonvineyard.co.uk


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Hundred Hills Preamble 2018, Henley-on-Thames
The result of 100 days of ripening over a long, fair summer, producing wonderful subtlety and vitality. £37.50, hundredhills.wine 


Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Chardonnay 2019, Kent

While some might think it’s a touch on the pricey side, this is very, very good. Our answer to White Burgundy. £30, chapeldown.com


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Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs 2014, West Sussex,

A hedonistic, complex and flavoursome bombshell. One of our finest estates and this is its best wine. £46, nyetimber.com


Rathfinny Blanc de Noirs 2018, West Sussex

Rathfinny’s flagship wine, Blanc de Noirs is the product of black skinned grapes, in this case pinot noir. £40.50, rathfinnyestate.com


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Simpsons Railway Hill Rosé 2021, Kent

Proof that we can challenge Provence rosé in style, elegance and flavour. A well-made and beautifully pretty pink. £19.50, simpsonswine.com


Stopham Pinot Gris, West Sussex

Slightly off dry with a mesmerising hedgerow, floral scent and beautifully crisp flavour. £16, stophamvineyard.co.uk


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