Spectator Wine Club: 12x Ambriel, English Reserve Demi-Sec, MV

"We Brits can hold our heads up: much of what we make is world-class. I'm delighted, then, that thanks to Honest Grapes, we can feature here one of my all-time favourite English sparkling wine producers – Ambriel in West Sussex, founded and run by Charles and Wendy Outhwaite, huge fans of the Speccie.

The Ambriel English Reserve MV (2), my pick of the Ambriel range, must surely be England’s only single estate demi-sec. A Pinot Noir-led blend aged for seven years on the lees, it has a dosage of 32g per litre, the extra sweetness giving depth, richness, texture and delight. It’s not lusciously sweet, just sweeter than usual, making it the perfect partner for fruit tarts, wedding cakes and carefree summer picnics. Ideal for effervescent elevenses too."
Jonathan Ray for the Spectator Wine Club

In the case:

• 12x Ambriel, English Reserve Demi-Sec, MV (75cl)