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: Some of the very best Chardonnay grapes were hand selected from Ridgeview's original home vineyard in Ditchling planted in 1995. The parcels across three vintages were aged in a selection of new and old toasted French Oak Barrels. The wine was carefully blended to create a beautifully structured base wine, then enhanced by the secondary fermentation and lees aging in their underground cellars.

Technical Information:
Grape Varieties: 100% single estate Chardonnay from Ridgeview's original vineyard.
Region: Sussex
Lees Ageing: 2 years
Base wine: 2017
Bottling date: May 2018
Disgorged: January 2020
Acidity: 9g/l
Dosage: 8 g/l
pH: 2.84
Production: 2,600 Bottles
Alcohol: 12%
Drink: Now to 2028

Tasting Note: Deep golden hues in colour. Beautiful buttery aromas followed by a rich creamy, nutty palette with notes to toffee and caramel. The wine has a stunning length with hints of tropical fruit such as lychees and pineapple.

The wines presentation: Foil-less neck with exposed cork. Front and back labels printed on laminated natural cherry wood.

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.

The founder Mike Roberts MBE was recognised a pioneer in the English Sparkling wine industry. Passing the business down to his children Tamara Roberts, CEO and Simon Roberts, Head Wine Maker, in 2013 his legacy continues to thrive.