{"title":"Sugrue South Downs- English Wine Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theenglishwinecollection.co.uk\/search?q=sugrue\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sugrue South Downs - Wine Tasting and Bio - The English wine Collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTo learn more on Sugrue see the interview here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugrue South Downs is the award-winning, boutique producer of English sparkling and still wines made by Dermot and Ana Sugrue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2006, Irishman Dermot planted a small vineyard at Storrington Priory at the foot of the South Downs in West Sussex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven years later, his first sparkling wine \u003cem\u003eThe Trouble With Dreams \u003c\/em\u003ewas released and it rapidly gained critical acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subsequent vintages have earned Sugrue South Downs a cult-like following and  cemented Dermot's reputation as one of England’s finest winemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the story...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a young man, Dermot was compelled by music, cycling and, unlike most adolescents his age, a burning desire to produce booze – all of which he took very seriously. Such were his passions that he was on the brink of becoming a professional cyclist and did end up becoming one of England's most acclaimed winemakers (so maybe there’s still time for the rock star bit).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a degree in Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia, a couple of vintages in Bordeaux – where he consummated his love for both Left and Right Banks – Dermot decided to move to Sussex to study Viticulture and Oenology at Plumpton College, and fatally dedicate himself to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sugrue","title":"Sugrue South Downs Cuvée Boz Blanc de Blancs 2020 - NEXT VINTAGE DUE SOON! PRE ORDER","description":"\u003cp\u003eNEXT VINTAGE DUE SOON! PRE PRE-ORDER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR BOTTLE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'This has a light mousse and a greenish tint. The well-defined, complex and harmonious nose unfolds to reveal green apples, crustaceans and subtle hints of lemon thyme. The palate is very well balanced and poised, quite weighty in the mouth, offering citrus peel, orange zest and faint traces of strawberry toward the elegant finish. This is an outstanding English sparkling wine from Dermot Sugrue, certainly one of the best that I have tasted.” Neal Martin 94 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e100% fermented in stainless steel, with malolactic fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBottled July 2016. Just under 4.5 years ageing on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend :  100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for vegetarians and vegans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eServe with\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e :\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAwards : \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine GB GOLD Trophy 2021 \u0026amp; Boutique Producer of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugrue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39486225121398,"sku":"Sugrue South Downs Cuvée Boz Blanc de Blancs 2020","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1736\/8419\/products\/SugrueCuveeBozBlancdeBlanc.jpg?v=1696591241"},{"product_id":"bonkers-chardonnay","title":"Sugrue Bonkers Chardonnay NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eBonkers is a multi-dimensional, solera-aged Chardonnay: rich, creamy and savoury with\u003cbr\u003ea nutty, honeyed complexity from its elevage in large and small barrels, old and new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA touch of carefully controlled oxidation is balanced by a freshness and fine structure,\u003cbr\u003eoffering delicious drinking now, as well as potential for ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGrape - 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12.5% Alc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritics reviews:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\" A new chapter in English winemaking? Hugely distinctive! \" Jancis Robinson MW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Like stepping into a cold midnight at full moon. Dramatic, cut like a diamond.\" Tamlyn Currin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It joins the small group of seriously world class English still Chardonnays for me.\" Tom Cannavan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Chablis fans, check this English Chardonnay out!” Amelia Singer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Even better the second day. Like a mature Grand Cru Chablis.\" Fiona Beckett\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A genuinely civilised, sensual, and hypnotic Chardonnay.\" Matthew Jukes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Best wine name of the year, probably ever. Quite delicious.\" Neal Martin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A delicious mash-up of old grower Champagne, Chassagne, Chablis on speed and Jura.\" Peter Richards MW \u0026amp; Susie Barrie MW\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugrue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54918377734519,"sku":"Sugrue Bonkers Chardonnay NV","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1736\/8419\/files\/BonkersChardonnaybottleimage.webp?v=1738147958"},{"product_id":"sugrue-south-downs-the-trouble-with-dreams-2023","title":"Sugrue South Downs The Trouble With Dreams 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNose of flint, oyster shell, pineapple with crushed grains, hay and shortbread. On the palate a distinct salinity with sharp Chardonnay attack making the wine precise, pure and clean. Acidity and tropical fruit flavours are balanced with biscuit and pastry tones giving richness and complexity. 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I would start drinking this from late 2026, but expect it to evolve\u003cbr\u003ebeautifully over the next decade'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape : Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol : 13%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugrue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57535592759671,"sku":"Sugrue Crouch Valley Pinot Noir 2024","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1736\/8419\/files\/Sugrue_CrouchValleyPinotNoir2022-A_2.jpg?v=1791543449"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1736\/8419\/collections\/Instagram_post_Sugrue5.jpg?v=1791544525","url":"https:\/\/www.theenglishwinecollection.co.uk\/collections\/sugrue-english-wine-collection.oembed","provider":"The English Wine Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}