One of the most historic vineyards in the UK, Carr Taylor has been in the wine industry since 1971. Run by owners Robert and Linda Carr-Taylor alongside son and winemaker, Alex, their name has become synonymous with high-quality wine and winemaking techniques.
The vineyards 37 acres cover a picturesque pocket of East Sussex, close to the famous historic town of Hastings, on England’s southeast coast. Over the years, Carr Taylor has claimed more than 130 awards for its produce and often beats of competition from France with its excellent sparkling wines.
The Carr Taylor Brut is a fantastic example of why English sparkling wine is some of the most desirable in the world right now; it’s easy drinking, it’s refreshing, it’s extremely flavoursome, and it’s glamorous.
With many UK winemakers opting for the traditional Champagne grapes for their sparkling products, Carr Taylor goes for a blend of Reichensteiner and Schonburger. Citrus, apple and elderflower flavours give a sharpness and shortbread flavours bring softness for balance. The freshness and the fruity flavours make for an extremely pleasant experience and we would have to list this Brut among our top recommendations from the UK sparkling market right now.