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Highweald, Ghyll Valley, White, NV, Sussex, England
Producer Profile
Highweald Wine Estate began in 2016 with a bold vision and 120,000 vines planted across the rolling hills of the Sussex High Weald – an area of outstanding natural beauty and one of England’s most compelling terroirs. From day one, our ambition was clear: to craft world-class sparkling wines without compromise.
The first harvest arrived in 2018, and the results spoke for themselves. In their debut year of release, Highweald was awarded Best Wine in First Year of Production, alongside both the English Sparkling Trophy and the Non-Vintage English Sparkling Trophy at the 2022 International Wine Challenge – recognition that affirmed the quality we set out to achieve from the very start.
Sustainability at their Core
Highweald farm with a light touch, prioritising soil health, low-impact vineyard practices, and responsible stewardship of our land. Every decision – from canopy management to harvest timing – is made to protect the vineyard for future generations while elevating the purity of each of their wines.
Conservation That Nurtures the Vineyard
Wildflower meadows, bat boxes, bird habitats, and flourishing hedgerows support the rich biodiversity that surrounds our vines. By encouraging these natural ecosystems, Highweald create a balanced, thriving environment that enhances vine resilience and vineyard character.
Viticulture
Nestled in the pristine medieval landscape of the Sussex High Weald, among rolling, wooded hills, lies Highweald Wine, one of England’s finest wine estates. The award-winning wines from Highweald are made with skill and expertise from ancient clay and sandstone soils, resulting in opulent wines that are satisfyingly complex and easy to enjoy.
A bespoke blend drawn from the best parcels across seasons, Ghyll Valley White captures the consistent quality and character of the Highweald vineyards. It brings together grapes nurtured over different growing years to deliver a wine with balanced structure, elegance, and subtle complexity.
Winemaking
In the winery, traditional methods meet meticulous craft. Small-batch fermentations, careful blending, and patient ageing allow each wine to develop balance, elegance, and depth. From vine to bottle, our focus is simple: uncompromising quality and an authentic expression of Highweald terroir.
The fruit was whole bunched pressed to tank and neutral oak for primary and malolactic fermentation. Cultured inoculation with a range of fermentation
profiles. Maturation in tank and barrel before blending and bottling. Unfined and Unfiltered.
Tasting Note
Expect a fresh, inviting bouquet of citrus and orchard fruit, underpinned by soft floral notes and a gentle minerality.
An aromatic, fresh white wine with notes of citrus, ripe white peach and honeysuckle. On the palate, it’s light yet refined, bright and zesty lemon & lime acidity that softens to waves of creamy peach melba and some lovely weight and roundness despite the relatively low ABV of 11.5%. With a clean fruit expression and a crisp finish – Ghyll Valley White is approachable, versatile, and true to its terroir.
Goes well with
Very food friendly, Excellent with Chinese, Thai and Laos cuisine. Excellent with fish and pork dishes. Good for pudding matches, if not excessively sweet.
Cellaring
With careful cellaring could benefit from 2-3 years in bottle.
Features
Varieties: Bacchus 72%, Chardonnay 18%, Pinot Gris 10%
Colour: White
ABV: 11.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Style: Still Wine
Case Size: 6 x 75cl
Country: England
Region: Sussex
Vintage: NV
