(2016) The Hampshire vineyards of Exton Park are beautiful and are producing some exceptional sparkling wines, as I reported in 2015. Now it's a delight to see they have released their wines in half bottles, always such a handy size to have around. This is the Brut, a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, that in half bottle has wonderfully easy and sweet fruit, a touch of brioche and toast, and a glittering finish.

(2014) Punchy, pungent, very crisp and racy stuff with plenty of crunch and crispness, and a lovely fresh and vital appeal. It has great lengh, a touch of sour apple and orange fruitiness, and lovely poise and complexity. Sour lemon and grapefrtuit is the final acid punch, but deliciously so.