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Susie Barrie MW in Decanter, Oriana is ‘Highly Recommended’ in the Vintage English Sparkling Panel Tasting
“Plenty of high scores highlighted the ever-rising quality of English fizz and the skill and ambition of the country's winemakers.93 Points - Weyborne, Oriana Brut, West Susex 2019
Savoury aromas, stewed apple, honeycomb and beeswax. Orchard fruit, tarte au citron, focused acidity.”
Judged by Susie Barrie MW, Simon Field, MW & Rebecca Palmer.
Report by Susie Barrie MW in December Magazine (Page 103)
Jul 1


Matthew Jukes in matthewjukes.com "I recognised a serious step up in luminosity, cadence and silkiness."
"I have known Weyborne's commercial director William Sharpley for getting on for 38 years. Wine trade orbits intersect with encouraging regularity, often with never enough time for a chat, rarely more than a nod, but occasionally a glass or two of wine. William's extraordinary tenure set him up perfectly for a career move into our own wine trade, and he picked Nick Clarke's remarkable Weyborne Estate, which has been featured in this very magazine. I liked the 2018 Family Rese
Jun 25


Patricia Stefanowicz in The Drinks Business "As for the UK, we are producing some fine sparkling wines with rapturous applause going to Weyborne, West Sussex"
"As for the UK, we are producing some fine sparkling wines with rapturous applause going to Weyborne, West Sussex"
All of the medallists from The Global Sparkling Masters 2025 by Patricia Stefanowicz
24th June 2025
Jun 24


Oliver Walkey in Glass of Bubbly "“Summer berries, good taste, nice acidity, crisp flavours of apples, citrus, ready salted crisps, and a wide array of red berries that keep you wanting another glass"
Summer berries, good taste, nice acidity, crisp flavours of apples, citrus, ready salted crisps, and a wide array of red berries that keep you wanting another glass.” – Glass of Bubbly
Food Pairing Suggestions: “Given the wine’s generous structure, food pairing options are vast, including roasted poultry, fresh fish, and rich creamy pasta dishes. With dessert, enjoy alongside indulgent pastries such as almond tart, apple strudel, or simply savour with cheese.” – Weyborne Est
Jun 20


Sam Sylie-Harris in The Telegraph "Raise a Glass to English Wine Week, and What Promises to be a Gold Mine for Wine Lovers"
"An International Wine Challenge (IWSC) Gold medal winner 2025, there’s sprinkling
of stardust surrounding this stylish label. Exhibiting delicate notes of florals, creamy orchard fruits and hints of toasty nuts, citrusy energy and minerally undertones give way to a long, lingering finish. Divine.”
'Raise a glass to English Wine Week, and what promises to be a gold mine for wine lovers' in the Telegraph by Sam Wylie-Harris
20th June 2025
Jun 20


Helena Nicklin for British Airways High Life Magazine “Weyborne is impressing with its top cuvée Oriana"
“Weyborne is impressing with its 'zero dosage' sparkling wines such as top cuvée Oriana, which has a creamy texture and brioche notes without added sweetness.”
Helena Kicklin for British Airways High Life Magazine
June 2025
Jun 17


Sam Wylie-Harris in Great British Life "There’s Sprinkling of Stardust Surrounding this Stylish Label. Devine"
"The Weyborne Oriana 2019, £45, Weyborne - An International Wine Challenge (IWSC) Gold medal winner 2025, there’s sprinkling of stardust surrounding this stylish label. Exhibiting delicate notes of florals, creamy orchard fruits and hints of toasty nuts, citrusy energy and minerally undertones give way to a long, lingering finish. Divine."
English Wine Week: celebrating the thriving wine industry by Sam Wylie-Harris for Great British Life
15th June 2025
Jun 15


David Pearce in IX Magazine "Weyborne is quietly carving out its niche."
"The South Downs has no shortage of great sparkling producers, but Weyborne is quietly carving out its niche. Oriana 2019 is only their second release, made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, sourced from the estate’s oldest vineyard planted in 2004. It’s whole-bunch pressed, with a touch of neutral oak and over three years on lees. The result is fine bubbles, citrus peel, chalky precision and a long, clean finish. “We want to be world class,” says viticulturist Benjami
Jun 9


Margaret Rand in The World of Fine Wine "Weyborne Estate: Alone I Wander"
Margaret Rand travels to the Black Down Hills in Sussex to meet the team behind a new sparkling producer that is thriving at higher altitude.
Weyborne Estate: Alone I Wander by Margaret Rand in The World of Fine Wine
Issue 88 2025
Jun 1


Matthew Jukes in Vineyard Magazine "This wine is drinking perfectly already with generous patisserie notes among the charming orchard fruit tones. The packaging is beautiful"
"I have known Weyborne’s commercial director William Sharpley for getting on for 38 years. Wine trade orbits intersect with encouraging regularity, often with never enough time for a chat, rarely more than a nod, but occasionally a glass or two of wine.
William’s extraordinary tenure sets him up perfectly for a career move into our own wine trade, and he picked Nick Clarke’s remarkable Weyborne Estate, which has been featured in this very...
Mar 19


Libby Brodie in CityAm "A Vibrant Effervescence and a Finely-Honed Freshness This is a Tasty Aperitif"
Wine Without the Snobbery by Libby Brodie Tuesday 18th February 2025 - Naked Wines (Page 21-22)
Feb 18


Chris Boiling in International Wine Challenge "Taking a new entity to excellence"
"French winemaker Benjamin Abric reveals the four things that distinguish new English sparkling wine estate Weyborne... After growing up in the family vineyards in southern France and working across France and in Virginia in the USA, he has settled with his Welsh wife in England, working at the new wine estate since 2022.
The estate, in Haslemere, Surrey, has revealed its direction and how it plans to stand out with the release of its new sparkling wine, Oriana 2019. The sig
Jan 14


David Williams in The Guardian "I was impressed by the second release from a winery that makes much of its lofty position on the highest point of the South Downs national park in West Sussex"
"I was impressed by the second release from a winery that makes much of its lofty position on the highest point of the South Downs national
Dec 29, 2024


Tom Cannavan's in Wine-Pages.com "With the sheer number of excellent wines tasted, so congratulations to all: Weyborne Estate, Classic Cuvee Brut 2018, England"
"With the sheer number of excellent wines tasted, I’ve allowed myself my usual indulgence of a baker’s dozen that so very nearly made it, so
Dec 23, 2024


Sylvia Wu in Decanter "A field blend with the oldest plantings traced back to 2007. The base wine underwent full malolactic fermentation, followed by two years on lees."
"Weyborne Estate, Family Reserve, Surrey, England, United Kingdom 2018 - Points 89
A field blend with the oldest plantings traced back to 2
Dec 19, 2024


Tom Cannavan in Wine-Pages.com "This second ever release from Weyborne is a 2019 vintage wine that is 60% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier from their oldest vineyard"
"Weyborne Estate, Oriana Brut Vintage 2019 - 93
West Sussex, England, Sparkling White, Cork, 12.0% abv
(2024) This second ever release fro
Dec 12, 2024


James Lawrence in Calibre "An exceptional terroir for sparkling wine production. A hedonistic blend of 60% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, and 10% Pinot Meunier"
"Oriana 2019, The Weyborne. Situated at the highest point in the South Downs in Sussex, this up-and-coming estate was first planted by Nick
Dec 1, 2024


Joanna Simon in JoannaSimon.com "A new star among classic-method English wines - outstanding"
"Weyborne Estate Oriana 2019, England
A new star among classic-method English wines. The first commercial vintage from this West Sussex est
Nov 28, 2024


Jancis Robinson & Tamlyn Currin in JancisRobinson.com "This seems to spring out the glass offering blossoms and apples and kumquats - an expressive wine zipped up by energetic little bubbles."
"Weyborne, Oriana Brut 2019 England - 17
Full bottle 1,592 g. Grapes from an estate vineyard at the highest part of the South Downs in West
Nov 28, 2024


Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite for Platinum Magazine "Oriana recalls sipping Champagne but with a quintessential English twist"
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite for Platinum Magazine "Oriana recalls sipping Champagne but with a quintessential English twist"
Oct 25, 2024
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