(2021) This white sparkling wine is a blend of 60% Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.  After three years on the lees, it was bottled with 7g/l dosage. Delightfully zippy, mineral and fresh, yet there is biscuit richness too.  In the mouth the citrus freshness surges through,  with a distinct lick of saltiness through the finish. Despite the lean, saline character there is charm aplenty in this lovely wine.

(2018) UK retailer Majestic has been launching small batches of 'one-off' wines under its Parcel Series label for decades. This single vineyard sparkling from Hampshire was made by Hambledon, a well-respected English sparkling wine producer, but apparently Majestic were forced to sign a non-disclosure agreement about the wine's specific details before they were allowed to purchase all 7,000 bottles. There are obvious signs of maturity and considerable lees ageing, from the burnished gold colour, to the gently oxidative nose with its deep, baked apple pie and bruised pear aromas. I'd be very surprised indeed if this was not made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In the mouth there's a lovely sweetness of fruit, suggesting a good, ripe base year for this, and enough dosage to add a flattering softness against the very good lemon meringue pie combination of acidity and fruitiness. It is a mature style - but that's a style I personally love - and I would be very happy indeed to pick up a bottle or two at its £22.48 'mixed six' price.  Watch the video for more details and food matching ideas.

(2017) A wine I have followed for some time, this is a blend of 40% mature Chardonnay from the oldest vineyards with 60% Pinot Noir, all planted on the chalk soils of the South Downs. The mousse is creamy and fine and there is still that touch of pastry and biscuit to the sheer lemony fruit character on the nose, opening onto a palate that has added an extra degree of intensity since my last tasting it seems. The sumptuous character of the fruit and a modest 7g/l of dosage just blurs the steely edges rather nicely. Long and with a lick of salty minerality in the finish, it really is very fine indeed. Distribution for this wine is now very good - use the wine-searcher link - and half bottles at around £17.50 and magnums at around £60 are also available.