Top 100 wines of England - Page 2
Discover the top 100 best wines of England as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of England and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of England
Quality renaissance of English wine, signature in traditional-method sparklers. On chalk soils identical to Champagne's (South-East), fine, taut bubbles with signature notes of green apple, lemon, white flowers, brioche and chalk, the vivid acidity of a cool climate. Based on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier. Still wines a minority: aromatic Bacchus (elderflower, cut grass — the English identity), fresh Pinot Noir.
Sussex, Kent and Hampshire lead. ~3,800 ha.
Discover the grape variety: Müller-Thurgau
Light, aromatic whites with a tender palate and moderate acidity, with muscat-like aromas of white flowers, apple, citrus, peach and honeyed notes. Made as easy dry whites, popular semi-dry wines and some sparkling cuvées. Widely planted in Germany (Rheinhessen, Baden), northern Italy (Alto Adige, Trentino), Austria, Switzerland, Hungary and Japan. Cross of riesling × madeleine royale created in 1882 by Hermann Müller in Geisenheim.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of England
wines from the region of England go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of chinese fondue, marinated mussels with parsley or asparagus with ham au gratin.
Organoleptic analysis of wine of England
On the nose in the region of England often reveals types of flavors of citrus, strawberries or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit or brioche. In the mouth in the region of England is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
