Coates & Seely Britagne Brut Reserve NV

Idris Ibrahim — Understated and lovely

8/10

Not a flashy wine but that's what I liked about it. It's got quiet confidence — everything is in the right place and it doesn't need to shout. Saw it on a list at our local wine bar and glad I tried it. The mid-palate especially has loads going on if you pay attention.

Maxwell Green — Really classy stuff

8/10

Picked this up after reading about English wines and wow, Coates & Seely know what they're doing. There's a real confidence to it — not trying to be something it's not. Good structure, proper acidity, and it just keeps unfolding the more you drink it.

James Okafor — Converted me to English wine

9/10

I'll be honest I was sceptical about English wine but this completely won me over. So much personality in the glass and it's got this lovely long finish that just trails off gently. Bought two more bottles the next day.