Balfour ′1503′ Brut, Kent

This superb English sparkling comes from one of the country’s leading producers. Owen and Fergus Elias have been winemakers at Balfour for the last 10 years. So they know the best local vineyards for crafting traditional method sparkling that rivals some of the top French fizz. For the 1503 Brut, they picked Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the beautiful Hush Heath Estate in Kent. The resulting wine shows crisp notes of apple and citrus fruits, pepper and thyme. Complex, toasty and the perfect apéritif to any meal.