As a sommelier who has worked for Copenhagen’s Noma and Per Se in New York and set up the two Michelin-starred restaurant Kitchen Table in 2012, I’m more than a little discerning when it comes to wine. Britain may be a relative newcomer to wine making but its offerings are gaining more attention from oenophiles as time goes on, especially in the field of sparkling wine. And the good news is you can now stay at many of Britain’s vineyards and try out the wines for yourself. Here are five to try:
The Bathing House at Sharpham Wine Estate
A romantic self-catering cottage straight out of the scenery in movies is surrounded by rows of vines that lead down to the waters of the River Dart in Devon. Sharpham’s sparkling wines are just delightful along with some great rare varieties of still wines. There’s also a lovely little seasonal cafe to enjoy as well.
Tinwood Estate Lodges, West Sussex
Next door to the world famous Goodwood Estate and on the edge of the South Downs National Park, is Tinwood Winery, part of Ridgeview.
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