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Hampshire wine region
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Chalk downland vineyards making elegant sparkling wine.
Cool, maritime vineyards in the south of England, best known for traditional-method sparkling wine from chalk soils like Champagne's.
Notable producers in Hampshire
- Hambledon Vineyard
- Hattingley Valley
- Exton Park
- Coates & Seely
Official appellations
| Appellation | Status | Style | Grapes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Hampshire wines are sold under the English Wine PDO, mainly traditional-method sparkling. | PDO | Sparkling | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier |
Hampshire wines to try
Louis Pommery England Brut
Hampshire · English Sparkling Wine · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Pommery's English sparkling: crisp green apple, citrus and a fine chalky finish.
Food: Oysters, fish and chips
Louis Pommery England Brut Rosé
Hampshire · English Sparkling Wine · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Bright red berries and fresh acidity in a delicate English pink fizz.
Food: Smoked salmon, strawberries
Exton Park Blanc de Blancs Brut
Hampshire · English Sparkling Wine · Chardonnay
Long-aged Hampshire Chardonnay fizz with lemon curd, almond and fine mousse.
Food: Lobster, sushi
Hattingley Valley Classic Reserve
Hampshire · English Sparkling Wine · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Crisp Hampshire blend with baked apple, citrus and a soft, nutty richness from some oak-fermented wine.
Food: Fish and chips, Comté
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