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. Ridgeview add a portion of carefully hand crafted red wine made from their ripest Pinots to the Chardonnay dominant white base wine giving the delicate, pale colour.

Technical Information:
Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier
Acid: 7.4 g/l
pH: 3.16
Dosage 10 g/l
Bottling date: July 2019
Disgorged: 27th of October 2021
Alcohol: 12%
Drink: Now for 3-4 years

Tasting Note: A delicate salmon colour with an abundance of fine bubbles. Chardonnay brings freshness and finesse, whilst the Pinots add the classic red fruits for which England is so acclaimed. A raspberry and redcurrant nose carries through to a fresh fruit-driven palate.