Top 100 wines of Dorset
Discover the top 100 best wines of Dorset of Dorset as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Dorset and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Dorset
The wine region of Dorset is located in the region of South West England of United Kingdom. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine English Oak produce mainly wines sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Dorset are Chardonnay et Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Dorset often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit.
We currently count 1 estates and châteaux in the of Dorset, producing 1 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Dorset go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish.
News from the vineyard of Dorset
Michelin Guide 2022: UK & Ireland winners announced
Every year the hospitality industry holds its breath as the revised line up of the Michelin Guide is announced. A star won – or lost – is often a pivotal moment in the consolidation of a venue’s name and the reputation of the chef, sommelier and restaurateurs behind it. Yesterday, February 16th, the Michelin Stars were unveiled for this year’s Michelin Great Britain & Ireland Guide, with 19 restaurants having been newly awarded a star, bringing the total number of one starred restaurants in ...
Decanter Retailer Awards: The 2022 winners
An indispensable guide to the best wine shops, online retail, wine specialists and wine support services in the UK, the Decanter Retailer Awards 2022 winners have been partially revealed, with more results to be announced tomorrow, 28th September. Challenges are simply part of the landscape for retailers these days, but there are those who are rising to these challenges in style. The UK wine retail scene has undergone huge changes in the last five years, and our evolving categories aim to reflec ...
UK wine harvest 2022: ‘Exceptional’ fruit excites producers
Optimism is high around the UK wine harvest in 2022, even if winemakers are generally reluctant to fully ‘call’ a vintage so early in the process. ‘So far quality has been excellent,’ said Simon Roberts, head winemaker at Ridgeview in Sussex, southern England. ‘We are heading for one of Ridgeview’s biggest harvests ever, possibly topping the record 2018 vintage. The fruit is tasting exceptional,’ he added. ‘Excitingly it looks like a particularly good year for Chardonnay.’ One of the ...