The very first release of Tillingham’s champagne-method sparkling wine offers a window into a new future for English winemaking. Mostly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with just a touch of vinous Pinot Meunier, this is opulent yet finely balanced and so wonderfully drinkable.
Ben Walgate is the man behind Tillingham, the most ambitious wine project in the UK today. Based in the East Sussex countryside near Rye, they farm not only grapes but fruit and livestock too. It is early days, but their ambitious approach has to be commended and we’ve marked them as one to watch in the coming years.
The very first release of Tillingham’s champagne-method sparkling wine offers a window into a new future for English winemaking. Mostly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with just a touch of vinous Pinot Meunier, this is opulent yet finely balanced and so wonderfully drinkable.
Ben Walgate is the man behind Tillingham, the most ambitious wine project in the UK today. Based in the East Sussex countryside near Rye, they farm not only grapes but fruit and livestock too. It is early days, but their ambitious approach has to be commended and we’ve marked them as one to watch in the coming years.
