60% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier
75cl * 12% ABV * Surrey, England
Greyfriars Vineyards, on the slopes of the Hog’s Back between Guildford and Farnham, was founded in 1989 and was one of the first English vineyards to plant the traditional ‘champagne’ grapes. In 2010, new owners Mike and Hilary Wagstaff expanded the vineyard to 40 acres and built a state-of-the-art winery, complete with an underground chalk cellar to age the wines in.
This is a fresh and fruity traditional method sparkling wine, perfect as an apéritif or paired with seafood. Bottled in 2019 and matured on lees for more than five years, there is a generous weight and texture underpinning the delicate apple and citrus notes and fine mousse. The addition of reserve wine gives a well-rounded texture and a nod in the palate to buttered crumpets. Very moreish.