{"product_id":"hambledon-classic-classic-brut-sparkling-nv","title":"Hambledon Classic Classic Brut Sparkling NV","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEstablished in 1952 Hambledon Vineyard prides itself on a long and rich heritage of innovation in English winemaking. As England’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eoldest vineyard, it is nestled within the ‘Cradle of Cricket’ in the picturesque village of Hambledon, Hampshire. The journey began in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ethe summer of 1951 when Major-General Sir Guy Salisbury-Jones contemplated the field below Mill Down House with his stepson, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJohn. Inspired by his passion for wine and after consultations with friends at the renowned Champagne House Pol Roger, Sir Guy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eplanted various grape varieties in 1952. This endeavor marked the inception of England’s first commercial range of wines. Notably, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ethe vineyard’s harvest of 1961 was a significant milestone in Hambledon’s history. Today, under the leadership of General Manager \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJames Osborn and Winemaker Felix Gabillet, the team aims at producing the best English sparkling wines with minimal intervention, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewhile continuing to develop the global recognition of England’s oldest commercial winery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs delightfully rich and opulent on the nose as you'd hope from the luscious golden hue, aromas evoke lemon bar inside buttery short crust pastry, with raw nut and cool stone vibes beneath. The palate shines a laser beam of tart acidity which prickles alongside the fizz. But it's padded out with just enough lemony toasty vanilla goodness to keep it from feeling austere. Yum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regal Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49054126571742,"sku":"200085","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/0707\/1966\/files\/IMG_8283.webp?v=1789407495","url":"https:\/\/www.divinevintage.com\/products\/hambledon-classic-classic-brut-sparkling-nv","provider":"Shop Divine Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}