{"id":8763,"date":"2023-12-03T03:18:53","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T03:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sundaysoupblog.com\/?p=8763"},"modified":"2023-12-03T03:18:53","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T03:18:53","slug":"im-a-wine-expert-these-english-sparkling-wines-taste-better-than-champagne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sundaysoupblog.com\/everyday-meals\/im-a-wine-expert-these-english-sparkling-wines-taste-better-than-champagne\/","title":{"rendered":"‘I\u2019m a wine expert – these English sparkling wines taste better than Champagne’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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While Champagne was once the tipple of choice, the luxurious beverage has seemingly been replaced by a new kid on the block – English sparkling wine.<\/p>\n

Over the past 10 years, English wine has flourished with 12.2 million bottles produced in 2022 alone, according to Wine GB data.<\/p>\n

To Champagne purists, English wine was once something to be sniffed at but the quality of the beverage has improved exponentially and now stands side-by-side with some of the best wine regions in the world.<\/p>\n

With this in mind, Henry Jeffreys, an English wine expert and author of Vines in a Cold Climate, has shared which five English sparkling wines are worth buying this Christmas at every price point.<\/p>\n

Under \u00a325<\/h3>\n

Greyfriars Non-vintage Sparkling Cuv\u00e9e
<\/strong>\u00a322 from Greyfriars Vineyard<\/p>\n

This tipple blends together three traditional Champagne varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, from 2014, 2015 and 2016 vintages.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: <\/strong> Best sparkling wines and Champagne to try this Christmas starting from \u00a33.25<\/strong><\/p>\n

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According to Henry, this English sparkling wine is the “best value”.<\/p>\n

He exclusively told Express.co.uk: “From Surrey, this non-vintage blend is probably the best value in English Sparkling Wine.<\/p>\n

“Lots of fresh delicious apple and lemon with some biscuity notes on the finish.”<\/p>\n

Under \u00a330<\/h3>\n

Roebuck Reserve 2020<\/strong>
\u00a326.99 from Majestic when you buy six or more bottles<\/p>\n

Roebuck Estates was founded 10 years ago by two friends who wanted to create premium sparkling wines from the best vineyards in the UK.<\/p>\n

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