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English Oak

English Oak produces sparkling wines in Dorset, South West England, where cool maritime conditions favour the precision and acidity essential to fine bubbles. The winery's portfolio centres on traditional-method bruts. Wainscot Brut, built on Pinot Noir, has been rated 92 by Decanter. San Gabriel Brut, a Chardonnay expression, scores 91. Engelmann Brut, a three-varietal blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir, reaches 90. Each wine reflects the region's capacity to produce structured, mineral-driven sparkling wines that rival established European benchmarks. The house demonstrates the potential of English viticulture in a category where terroir and vintage management define quality.

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