Ridgeview established their home in 1995 in rural Sussex on the edge of the beautiful South Downs. Since then, the family business has been making wines focused on exceptional quality from vine to glass. They were one of the first wineries in England to focus solely on the production of sparkling wines from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grape varieties. With meticulous attention to detail and expertise in cool climate viticulture, they are producing fruit of excellent ripeness and wonderful natural acidity – perfect for sparkling wine.

Winemaking: Handpicked followed by whole bunch pressing conducted with respect to the must separation as stipulated by CIVC permitted limits. Alcoholic fermentation with yeast prepared by Institute OEnologique de Champagne.

Weather in 2018: Probably the best vintage of the modern era thanks to the warm summer that produced large volumes of top-quality fruit. While the sparkling wines will be excellent, it is the still wines that are especially promising, especially the Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs.

Technical Information:
Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier
Lees Ageing: 3 years
Acidity: 8.8 g/l
Dosage: 9.2 g/l
pH: 3.09
Alcohol: 12%
Bottling date: July 2019
Disgorged: 11th of January 2022
Drink: Now to 2028

Tasting Note: A light golden in colour with a fine, persistent mousse. Citrus fruit aromas with hints of melon and honey. Chardonnay dominance brings finesse, along with crisp freshness. The Pinots add depth and character leading to a beautifully balanced finish. Will age gracefully over time as the Chardonnay matures.