Ashling Park Brut NV

Kai Oliveira — Good but not blown away

7/10

It's a decent sparkling wine, well made and all that. Good fruit, clean finish. But at over £36 a bottle I think I expected a bit more wow factor? I'd probably reach for a good cremant at that price unless I specifically wanted to support English wine.

Freya Lindqvist — Nice wine, bit pricey

7/10

Tried this at a tasting event and it was tasty enough — well balanced, bright acidity, clean finish. But I keep coming back to the price. £36 is a lot when you can get a solid champagne for similar money. That said, the quality is clearly there.

Gianluca Ferro — New favourite fizz

9/10

I'm not usually one for English sparkling wines but this has completely changed my mind. The nose is gorgeous and the finish just keeps going. Picked up two more bottles the next day. Christmas sorted.