Seyval Blanc
Seyval Blanc is a French hybrid white grape created in the early 20th century from Seibel 5656 × Rayon d’Or. It has become one of the most successful grapes in cool-climate vineyards across England, Wales, Canada, and the US, thanks to its reliable yields, frost resistance, and disease tolerance.
In style, Seyval Blanc produces wines that are light to medium-bodied with fresh acidity and flavours of citrus, green apple, gooseberry, and subtle herbaceous notes. Unoaked examples are crisp and refreshing, while barrel-aged versions can show more rounded textures and hints of vanilla or cream. It is also widely used as a base for English sparkling wines, where its bright acidity and clean fruit make it especially valuable.
For UK drinkers, Seyval Blanc is versatile and approachable. It pairs beautifully with seafood, chicken, goat’s cheese, and summer salads, making it a true staple of modern English winemaking.
Blackbook “GMF” Seyval Sparkling 2020 (6 Bottles) Battersea, London, England
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The grapes are whole bunch pressed into a mix of stainless steel tanks and old Burgundy barrels for fermentation. The combination of tanks and barrels offers a depth and complexity that enhances aromas of elderflower, citrus, grapefruit, pineapple and white pepper.
We are excited to bring back the second edition of our GMF, an early release, champagne method sparkling wine. The 2020 vintage was the forever summer of Britain, adding to a long warm growing season with exceptional quality. Bottled under crown cap, we leave this opulent wine undisgorged, giving the benefit continued lees ageing in the bottle, adding to the texture and complexity. The wine spends a minimum of 6 months ageing on lees prior to bottling and secondary fermentation.
Chiltern Valley English Sparkling Wine (6 Bottles) Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire, England
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This crisp, dry sparkling wine is crafted using traditional methods, including secondary fermentation in the bottle followed by 18 months of aging on the lees. The result is a refined and elegant wine with gentle bubbles that enhance its delicate structure.
With its classic 'champagne' style, this sparkling wine delivers a balanced dryness and a subtle complexity, making it a delightful choice for celebrations or any special occasion. Its meticulous production process ensures a wine of exceptional quality and finesse, perfect for those seeking a sophisticated and refreshing sparkling experience.
Denbies Whitedowns Sparkling NV (6 Bottles) Dorking, Surrey, England
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Made largely from traditional English Varieties like Seyval and Reichensteiner it has a large dollop of Pinot Noir to enhance its structure, hints of lemon curd and apple tart with a creamy long finish.
Produced each year in the traditional method the wine spends a minimum of 2 years on lees before disgorging.
Hanwell Eglantine Sparkling Dry White (6 Bottles) Hickling Pastures, Nottinghamshire, England
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This light and fruity Eglantine Quality Sparkling Dry White Wine is perfect for celebrations!
This light and fruity quality sparkling white wine heralds from our parent vineyard, Eglantine Vineyard in Nottinghamshire. Made using the traditional method it has spent over 9 months on the lees.
Poulton Hill Bulari White (6 Bottles) Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England
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The word Bulari is derived from the Latin word Bullarum, meaning bubbles. The Cotswolds, in which the Poulton Hill Estate is located, is steeped in Roman history, with the Roman town of Cirencester close by.
A beautiful pale gold in appearance, this Bulari has a vibrant nose of freshly cut green apple and pear with citrusy notes of orange peel, lemon and hints of lime zest. The palate is filled with mouth-watering fruits of juicy apple at the forefront, hints of grapefruit and lemon (sherbet) together with a fine mousse creates a wonderfully well rounded mouthfeel with a crisp, clean finish.
65% Seyval Blanc, 35% Pinot Noir
Rowtown Pink Fizz 2018 (6 Bottles) Rowtown, Shropshire, England
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A sophisticated blend of Pinot Noir Précoce, Seyval Blanc and Chardonnay, this wine offers subtle confidence. Delicate notes of raspberries and elderflower develop into ripe juicy hedgerow fruits on the palate. Fruit-forward and quaffable, this sparkling wine is perfect for enjoying with friends.
Shotley Vineyard Sparkling Wine 2023 (6 Bottles) Ipswich, Suffolk, England
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This single vineyard Charmat method wine is made from Chardonnay, Auxerrois, Seyval Blanc and Reichensteiner grapes.
These grape varieties bring together the oldest and newest planting in the vineyard, ranging from vines planted in the mid 90's through to the Chardonnay planted in 2010. Combining French and Germanic grape varieties to deliver a unique blend which delivers a fruit forward style with notes of green apple and stone fruit with a dry and refreshing finish.
White Castle Sparkling White 2020 (6 Bottles) Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales
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Style: Elegant Brut, traditionally made sparkling wine
Colour: Pale Straw
Nose: Hints of Elderflower and Gooseberry
Palette: A delicate mousse with good structure and biscuity flavours indicative of yeast lees ageing
Food Pairing:
Sparkling wine tends to go very well with appetizers. It also goes well with fish and very light meals, and of course as an after-dinner celebration or toast.
Serve chilled.
Phoenix & Seyval Blanc