English White Wine

English White Wines are being produced across the southern counties of the UK while gaining worldwide recognition for exceptional quality. A slew of awards for traditional-method sparkling wines demonstrated the potential of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay grown on the chalk and limestone soils of the southeast, sparking investment and planting. Simpsons Wine Estate Charles and Ruth Simpson have made award-winning wines in the South of France since 2002. In 2012, attracted by the quality of the terroir and the opportunity to become part of one of the most dynamic wine-producing regions in the world, they brought their expertise back to the UK, establishing Simpsons Wine Estate. To produce the finest quality English wine, they gradually planted 30 hectares of vineyards on the iconic chalk terroir of the North Downs and built a state-of-the-art winery. They are members of Sustainable Wines of Great Britain. In 2016, the Simpsons saw their first harvest. With a strong focus on provenance, they produce a highly acclaimed range of exclusively estate-grown still and sparkling wines, including the Chalklands Classic Cuvée 2016, which won a gold medal in the 2019 Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships. New Hall Wine Estate Rich in viticultural heritage, the first vineyards were planted in Purleigh, Essex, in the Middle Ages, where the vines flourished and supplied The Crown. Bill and Sheila Greenwood established the New Hall Wine Estate and planted their vines in Purleigh in 1969, which makes it one of the oldest commercial vineyards in the UK. The vineyard benefits from a special microclimate as Purleigh is one of the warmest and sunniest spots in the country, making it ideal for premium viticulture. The New Hall Wine Estate has 49 hectares under vine, one of the largest plantings of Bacchus in the UK and an impressive newly-built estate winery. The family-run estate is now in the hands of the third generation. The young, dynamic, and internationally experienced team continues the family tradition of nurturing the grapes from vine to glass to produce award-winning wines that showcase English wine at its best.