English wines for spring: 6 of the best

Looking for a lip-smacking new wine for the new season? Here we’ve gathered some exceptional English wines from some of the UK’s top vineyards to celebrate Easter, the spring bank holidays and beyond! We think they really capture the fresh flavours of springtime.

Bolney Wine Estate Pinot Noir, £28 bolneywineestate.com

Bolney produce one of the finest English reds available - no mean feat considering the UK’s colder climate. Bolney’s Pinot Noir is light and juicy with soft tannins and red cherries on the palate.

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Hattingley Valley Reserve Still Chardonnay 2020, £25

For a bright and balanced yet still indulgent wine, this pale Chardonnay is bursting with pronounced aromas of ripe orchard fruits, perfectly balanced by a creamy oak texture. The perfect accompaniment to any rich and buttery seafood suppers or a roast dinner.

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Searcys Classic Cuvée, £35 searcys.giftpro.co.uk 

This is the first ever own label English Sparkling Wine from restaurant group Searcys, and what a beauty it is. A vibrant and elegant blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes, it’s the ideal aperitif or celebratory tipple.

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Tinwood Brut Rosé, £35 tinwoodestate.com

This lovely sparkling rosé is a gorgeous salmon colour with an abundance of bubbles and a beautifully creamy mousse. A raspberry and red currant nose with hints of strawberries and cream carry through to a delightfully fruit driven palate. We recommend serving it as a refreshing aperitif or pairing it with smoked salmon dishes or fresh English strawberries.

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Huxbear "Arcas" Pinot Noir 2021, £22 wickhamwine.co.uk

This smooth and refined English red wine is our top pick for pairing with your Easter roast. Made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes grown at the Huxbear vineyard in Devon, it has aromas of blackberries, violets, and liquorice. A touch of vanilla and clove comes from the time spent in oak. It is unfiltered, medium bodied with an expressive palate.

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Hattingley Valley Pinot Noir 2020, £28 wickhamwine.co.uk

​Another treat from Hattingley vineyard in Hampshire. This is a delicate English red wine bursting with aromas and flavours of cherry, raspberry, strawberry and pomegranate, accented by hints of toast and dark chocolate. The fine tannins and balanced acidity provide an elegant structure and silky finish.

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