The Althorne Estate 2019
Verdict: Nick's favourite"The Althorne Estate nailed it with this 2019. Still top of my list for English sparkling, and across the Champagne houses."
Back in February Nick opened two bottles side by side and called the 2019 "one of the best British sparkling wines I have ever tasted". By May it was still top of his list.
This is the estate's first vintage, so it's a good place to start if you want to understand what the Crouch Valley can do.
| Producer | The Althorne Estate |
|---|---|
| From | Crouch Valley, Essex |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Style | Brut |
| Price | Price not recorded |
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Reviewed by Nick Collins, founder (@bubblesandtime) · 25 May 2026 · See the original post on Instagram ↗ · Tagged @thealthorneestate