England Flashcards
Who founded Nyetimber? When?
Americans Stuart and Sandy Moss. 1996.
What is the most notable style of wine coming from England?
Traditional method sparkling wine
Who are the top producers?
Nyetimber and Ridgeview
What is the climate of English wine country?
Cold and rainy. Maritime.
When was the Gulf Stream discovered? By who?
- Juan Ponce de León.
What is the current that helps regulate temperature in England?
Gulf Stream
Where are the majority of of the UK’s vineyards planted?
Wales & Southeastern England
What is the soil type of SE England?
Chalk (continuation of Champagne and Dover Cliffs)
What was the top variety for English winemaking from the 70s - 90s?
Seyval Blanc
What is the appellation system used in the UK?
PDO (in accordance with the EU)
What are the PDOs of the UK?
- English Wine PDO
- Darnibole PDO
- Welsh Wine PDO
When was the Darnibole PDO established? What style of wine does it produce?
- Still whites from 100% Bacchus
Who has the Darnibole PDO monopole?
Camel Valley Winery
What percentage of UK vineyards are planted to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier?
60% (2018 figures)
What are the top 3 most planted white grapes in the UK?
Chardonnay (27%) Bacchus (8.5%) Seyval Blanc (4.5%)
What are the top 2 most planted red grapes in the UK?
Pinot Noir (26%) Pinot Meunier (8%)
Which counties are most know for their quality sparkling wine in the UK?
East & West Sussex
Who is the winemaker at Nyetimber?
Cherie Spriggs
What was the worst vintages of the last decade?
2011 & 2012
Who produces Cuvée Merret? Where is the name derived?
Ridgeview Wine Estate. Named after Christopher Merret.
What was Christopher Merret’s discovery? When?
Tirage. 1662.
What is Tirage?
Addition of sugar and yeast in a bottle to start secondary fermentation.
