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 signature style appears to be a distinctive Chardonnay backbone, low dosage (2g/L), rich autolytic character from long lees ageing – and some oxidative notes.

“We’re not trying to copy anyone else,” confirms William Sharpley, Weyborne’s commercial director. Weyborne’s story resonates with wine lovers who are seeking more meaningful connections with the brands they choose." Chris Boiling in internationalwinechallenge.com 14th January 2025