Plumpton Estate NV Brut Classic named one of the best English sparkling wines

Tom Stevenson has listed Plumpton Estate Brut NV in his world of Fine Wine Column with 96 points!

The World of Fine Wine is an award-winning magazine with an international readership of individuals who share a passion for wine. Working with some of the world's most respected wine writers, it offers authoritative editorial content, and it has become the go-to place for the global fine wine aficionado. It is a quarterly publication with subscribers extending across 30 countries.
Tom has been writing about wine for more than 45 years. He is the author of 23 books and won 32 literary awards, including The Wine Literary Award, America's only lifetime-achievement award for wine writers.

Tom described NV Brut Classic as:
A delicate hint of peach colours this wine, giving the appearance of a blanc de noirs rather than a rose. Very fruit aromas, full of berries and peach. An intensely fruit, fresh and elegant palate floats on a soft, airy mousse. Very Pinot, smart and stylish. A triumph for the guys and girls of Plumpton College of Viticulture & Oenology. Winner of Best English Brut NV at the CSWWC 2023.

• Queen awards College national highest honour in wine education and wider impact on the English and Welsh wine sector
• Students win NFU Mutual's ‘Enhancing Vineyard Sustainability Award 2023'
• Plumpton Estate Wine wins Gold and Best in Class

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