Brightwell Vineyards, near Wallingford, is run by Bob and Carol Nielsen and is one of Oxfordshire's top vineyards. The couple make delightfully crisp, clean wines that show a Chablis-like minerality that comes from the chalky soils of their Thames-side vineyard. Deliciously refreshing, well-made wines.
The English Wine Case costs £89 and includes three bottles each of:
Brightwell Crispin 2005: Winner of a gold medal in the Concours de Vignerons Indépendent tasting held in Angers, France, in May, this wine is made from the reichensteiner and bacchus grape varieties which produce delightful flavours of ultra-fresh apples and pears - aromatic, clean and delicious.
Brightwell Oxford Flint 2006: The new 2006 vintage has just been bottled and is made from huxelrebe and chardonnay. This wine shows wonderfully steely and minerally fruit (reminiscent of the riesling grape) with fresh summer fruits backed up by good firm acidity. A superb match with summer salads and fish dishes.
Brightwell Oxford Rosé 2006: Another brand new vintage, this dry rosé is made from the dornfelder grape variety and works very well as an aperitif or with food - especially pink salmon, which it complements perfectly with its fresh flavours of cherry and strawberry. A refreshingly dry and crisp rosé for any occasion.
Brightwell Oxford Regatta 2005: This fruity red is made from the dornfelder and dunkelfelder grape varieties and has similarities to classic Italian reds such as Valpolicella and Chianti. The wine has been matured in oak for a brief three months which adds a subtle touch of cream to the fresh cherry and raspberry fruit. A classic food wine, this would be a perfect match for lighter white meat dishes such as summer pasta and chicken dishes.
The Oxford Times Wine Club is run in association with The Oxford Wine Company. Free delivery of your wine is available within 30 miles of Oxford. Please allow up to ten working days for delivery of your wine. If you have any questions about your order, contact The Oxford Wine Company on 01865 301144 quoting The Oxford Times Wine Club or email: info@oxfordwine.co.uk
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