Surrey

Surrey is a wine region of England.

The signature grape is Chardonnay, backed by Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.

Vines root into chalk.

The climate is maritime/oceanic, running temperate.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated and hills.

Sparkling wine and still wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows lively and complex, freshness and fruit-forward flavors and reflecting the unique terroir.

Producers worth knowing include Albury Organic Vineyard, Denbies Wine Estate and Greyfriars Vineyard.

Pour them alongside seafood, poultry and light pasta dishes.

Serve at 6 to 8°C.

Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

In the glass.

Sparkling: Lively and complex.

Still: Freshness and fruit-forward flavors, Reflecting the unique terroir.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Albury Vineyard Blanc de Blancs, Surrey, England
• Albury Vineyard Classic Cuvee, Surrey, England
• Albury Vineyard Limited Release Surrey Hills Sparkling Rose, Surrey, England
• Albury Vineyard Silent Pool Rose, Surrey, England
• Chilworth Manor Vineyard Rose, Surrey, England
• Crafty Brewing 'Blind Side' Deep Amber Ale Beer, Surrey, England
• Denbies Orange Solaris, Surrey, England
• Fractal Sequence 001, Surrey, England

At the table.

• seafood
• poultry
• light pasta dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 6 to 8°C.
• Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Nearby regions.

Surrey: common questions

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