Chapel Down Grand Reserve 2019

Priya Sharma — Genuinely brilliant

9/10

Saw this on a restaurant menu and thought I'd give English wine a proper chance. So glad I did. There's a real depth to it that sneaks up on you — the more you sip the more you get out of it. 14% ABV but it doesn't taste boozy at all. Went back and ordered a case online.

Natasha Volkov — Nice but a bit steep

7/10

The wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted something English and interesting. It's good — clean, well-balanced, decent depth to it. But honestly for £45 I'd probably expect a bit more wow factor. Would try it again if it was on offer.

Erik Strom — Chapel Down doing reds now?!

8/10

Had no idea Chapel Down made a red! Picked this up at their vineyard shop on a day trip to Kent. Really pleasant surprise — proper structure, lovely fruit, and a finish that sticks around without being heavy. Will definitely be going back for more.