Wyfold Vineyard Brut 2018

English sparkling wine now rivals Champagne in both quality and price. As The Times (one of the U.K.’s leading newspapers) reports, “the Champagne grapes of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, grown in the right spot, with the right pair of Champagne method-knowledgable hands, do make something as magical as Champagne.” And we have found a brilliant example in Wyfold Vineyard Brut.

Back in 2003, Barbara Laithwaite planted a hectare (about two and a half acres) of vines—super tiny by wine production standards—in Oxfordshire’s Chiltern Hills, a prime spot with sunny, south-facing slopes, a relatively high altitude (100 meters above sea level) and well-draining gravel soils that yield grapes with beautiful ripeness, freshness and complexity.

The inaugural release of Barbara’s Brut sparkler won the top prize at the prestigious Judgment of Parsons Green (an elite English sparkling wine competition), and more awards have followed ever since. This vintage is drinking deliciously and every bit as impressive as its acclaimed predecessors.

Look forward to complex honeyed citrus, summer fruit and toasted brioche aromas and flavors. The palate offers a creamy mousse and long, elegant finish, making this bubbly ideal for celebratory toasts or pairing with hors d’oeuvres or seafood.

Given the small size of the estate and Barbara’s strict quality standards, there’s very little of this fine English fizz to go around. Hurry to secure your share.