Pinot Frontiers Trail

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   Domaine Evremond: When Champagne Bets on England

   Domaine Evremond is majority-owned by Champagne Taittinger - one of the most significant votes of confidence in English wine. The 62-hectare estate in Kent brings French expertise to English chalk. When a major Champagne house invests in England, the frontier has become the future.

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   2025 Harvest: Witnessing English Wine History

   2025 is shaping up to be one of the best harvests in English wine history. Producers are 'optimistic' about quality, with Pinot Noir harvest starting mid-September. Witnessing the harvest at any major estate connects you to a watershed moment - when English Pinot Noir came of age.

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   Gusbourne: The Award Sweeper

   In 2025, Gusbourne swept the IWC awards - three best-in-class trophies, six gold medals, accounting for over half of England's 11 golds that year. Their Kent vineyards use predominantly Burgundian clones of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier. This is England's most decorated producer.

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   Nyetimber: Where English Sparkling Beats Champagne

   Nyetimber was the first producer to make English sparkling wine exclusively from Champagne varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier). Head Winemaker Cherie Spriggs has won IWC Sparkling Winemaker of the Year twice (2018, 2025) - the first winemaker outside Champagne and first woman to achieve this. 425 hectares across Sussex, Hampshire, and Kent.

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   Ridgeview: 25 Years of English Sparkling Excellence

   For more than 25 years, Ridgeview has been producing world-class sparkling wine in Sussex. Founded in 1995, they're one of the pioneers who proved English wine could compete globally. The estate offers tours, tastings, and a restaurant - a complete English wine experience.

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