“Estate fruit from Ditchling, East Sussex. Co-macerated 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Pinot Meunier, split between two old burgundy barrels and one tank. A deep, highly expressive ripe strawberry and cherry tart opening, counter-balanced with some rosehip grip and sweet, toasted almond oak characters. Some complexity here, with some tarter redcurrant on one side, and some yogurty, creamy detail on the other. Bold stuff, bound to capture some attention.”

“The 2019 Brut Blanc de Blancs, crafted from oak-fermented Chardonnay, underwent full malolactic fermentation and spent 36 months on lees. A touch of lactic funk appears on the nose before breezy lemon kicks in. The fine, lively mousse disperses the juicy lemony brightness central to this slender wine. Well-handled oak reveals a lovely, creamy edge. Beautiful balance and freshness make this lively and animating. (Lot: L1913117)”

“At first taut and closed, the wine opened up beautifully, revealing a nose of sablé biscuit, sea breeze and a touch of lemon freshness. The creamy but slender body hints at a wonderful depth that opened to suggestions of honey, earth and lemon zest.

The wine is lovely now with a remarkable texture but certainly has the substance to develop. It benefits immensely from its post-disgorgement age.”

“Tasted blind. Rather beery nose. Lots of crisp acidity but racy and satisfying. Lots of texture and chew but very respectable. Neat and well made. Racy and satisfying. Lovely satin texture – very contained and introvert.
Drink 2018-2025”

“It has an alluring colour of smoky, dusky pink. Its scented, lifted nose of pure redcurrant is arresting. The palate is slender, sleek and even a little crunchy – but aligned to the Nyetimber creaminess and fine mousse. Crisp, red apple and purest, tart redcurrant fruit shine. This is lovely now but will evolve. While both wines are great achievements, it is the rosé that proves the absolute and eminent suitability of Pinot Noir for this climate. Its fruit is brilliant and clear-cut with an aromatic hinterland and depth well worth exploring.”

“Tasted blind. Mid strawberry/pale brick colour. Neat and crisp but still embryonic. Ticks the boxes but is not (yet?) thrilling. A little astringent on the finish. English?
Drink 2019-2024”

“The 2013 Tillington Single Vineyard, a blend of 24% Chardonnay and 76% Pinot Noir, was disgorged December 2017. It offers toasted almonds, crushed strawberry and traces of dried honey on the nose, and later just a touch of beeswax. The palate is taut on the entry with sour lemon, honey and pralines, just the right amount of bitterness and a taut if slightly uncomplicated finish. ”

“A blend of 76% Pinot Noir and 24% Chardonnay that was disgorged in July 2017, the 2013 Brut Tillington Single Vineyard opens in the glass with an exotic bouquet of musky peaches, mandarin, honeycomb and mango. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, with good depth and dimension at the core, ripe but racy acids and an aromatic finish. To my palate, this gives Nytimber's cuvée 1086 a run for its money.”

“Rich, brocade, and tasting and smelling so intensely of orange that it's almost marmalade. Trace of toast. Long and deep. This is stunning. Spiced Seville-orange bitterness, but the roaring depth of that fruit and its acidity is magnificent. Don’t drink it too cold. This is a fire-sipping wine. Bring on the Comté.”

“Disgorged in December 2020, the 2014 Blanc de Noirs rested on the lees for nine months before its five-year maturation sur lattes. It has a burnished silvery hue. The bouquet is unashamedly fruit-driven, featuring lemon thyme, grilled walnut and light orange blossom scents. The palate is well balanced, quite full and flavorsome, offering orange peel, light saline notes and red apples mixed with a touch of melon on the finish. One of Wiston's more intellectual sparklers. ”