Three Choirs
Growing grapes in this part of England is nothing new. The Romans were growing vines here some 2000 years ago and the tradition was carried on into the Middle Ages by the monasteries who reputedly made wines to rival those of the continent. Building on this long tradition, Three Choirs was founded in 1973, with half an acre of vines as an experiment. A favourable microclimate with warmer temperatures and lower rainfall than in most other parts of England, along with south-facing slopes and free draining sandstone soil makes it ideal for quality viticulture. Over the years many trials on different grape varieties have taken place and the vines cultivated today are a result of those trials. The vintage starts in about mid September and continues until early November depending on the weather, with Pinot Noir being the last variety harvested.
With the help from a very favourable summer, the small fruit farm began to expand. Named after a local Three Choirs Chorus festival this family winery has now grown from a half-acre of vines to over 40 acres. At Three Choirs all the picking is done by hand, ensuring strict quality control and a rigorous selection process. Each bunch is cut from the vine with as little stem as possible, placed into bins and then brought up to the winery for pressing. At this stage of the process, each variety is kept separate. Only after fermentation is the base wines tasted and finally blended into the final cuvée and bottled, ready for the all-important secondary fermentation and less ageing to take place.
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Three Choirs 'Classic Cuvée', Gloucestershire, England NV
Gloucestershire, England
Tasting Notes
Very fruit driven style with 18 months lees ageing. Delicious notes of…
Food Matches
Canapés, Indian / Curry & Fish & Shellfish
Sparkling
Soft & Fruity Whites
75cl
Three Choirs Rosé, Gloucestershire, England 2020
Gloucestershire, England
Tasting Notes
A delicious rosé full of strawberry and summer fruit aromas, on the palate…
Food Matches
Charcuterie, Canapes & Salads
Rose
Soft & Fruity Rosés
75cl
Three Choirs Rose, Gloucestershire, England, 250ml Can NV
Gloucestershire, England
Tasting Notes
A fresh off-dry English Rose, light summer berries on the nose, with hints…
Food Matches
Grilled Salmon, Chicken & Goat's Cheese
Rose
Soft & Fruity Rosés
25cl
Three Choirs Sparkling, Gloucestershire, England, 250ml Can NV
Gloucestershire, England
Tasting Notes
A crisp, fresh English wine, summer hedgerow on the nose, leading on to a…
Food Matches
Fish & Chips, Chicken & Goat's Cheese
White
Crisp, Dry Whites
25cl
Three Choirs Red, Gloucestershire, England, 250ml Can NV
Gloucestershire, England
Tasting Notes
Fresh berry fruit on the nose, a light fruity red wine, hints of damson and…
Food Matches
Lamb Ragu, Charcuterie Board & Sharp Cheese
Red
Medium Bodied Reds
25cl
Three Choirs White, Gloucestershire, England, 250ml Can NV
Gloucestershire, England
Tasting Notes
A crisp, fresh English Wine, summer hedgerow on the nose, leading on to a…
Food Matches
Grilled Salmon, Chicken & Goat's Cheese
White
Crisp, Dry Whites
25cl
Three Choirs Ravens Hill Red, Gloucestershire, England 2018
Gloucestershire, England
Tasting Notes
Blended using mainly Regent and Rondo grape varieties grown at their…
Food Matches
Shepherd's Pie, Roast Beef & Game
Red
Light & Fruity Reds
75cl
Three Choirs 'Winchcombe Downs', Gloucestershire, England 2018
Gloucestershire, England
Tasting Notes
Tastes quintessentially English with notes of white flowers, blossoms,…
Food Matches
Seafood, Antipasti & Canapes
White
Aromatic Whites
75cl
