Wendy Outhwaite from Ambriel – Park Lane Champagne

Ambriel was gained many awards for his or her very good English Wines. Once you purchase glowing wine from us at Park Lane Champagne, Ambriel is what you might be shopping for.  So, we thought you may be to seek out out extra about Ambriel. We caught up with Wendy Outhwaite (co-founder) to debate extra about her scrummy wine.

Hello Wendy, Welcome to Park Lane Champagne Weblog!

For those who don’t know you may you present a little bit little bit of background on your self and the workforce at Ambriel?

A banker and a barrister walked right into a bar …. No severely, Charles (my husband and associate in wine) and I made a decision we needed to make world class English Glowing Wine. After a 5 12 months seek for the proper spot, we planted the vineyards in 2008 in West Sussex overlooking the South Downs. Over a decade on, with lots of arduous work, and with assist from lots of people, we have now been fortunate sufficient to win some severe medals in worldwide competitions and we export our wines to numerous international locations. It nonetheless provides me a thrill once I see somebody pop and Ambriel cork although. We’re proudly a household enterprise, however we are able to solely do it with the assistance of our fabulous workforce.

When did you realise {that a} profession in winemaking was for you?

We have now all the time cherished wine and I now see the sooner a part of our lives – once we used to only take pleasure in ingesting wines – as a kind of lengthy apprenticeship, coaching the palate. Oenological research is essential in fact, however simply not fairly as essential as a complete maceration in wine. So there wasn’t a single second once I pulled off my wig and robe and stormed out of court docket declaring ‘ I’m off to be a winemaker’, however slightly there was a gradual fascination – evolving into an obsession – with vines and wines and what they’ll do. That stated, the vineyard is principally Charles’s area. He’s the winemaker, and collectively we determine the blends. Fortunately we normally agree.

What’s a median day like on the Winery?

Proper now its snowy and nothing is occurring! Through the rising season, there’s work to do within the winery every single day: ensuring every grape will get its little little bit of daylight and stays completely happy and wholesome. Nearly all of the work is finished by hand, so the workforce is aware of every vine fairly properly. There’s normally tons happening within the vineyard too. We’re perfectionists so its essential to us to have full management from grape to glass. Actually, the primary time we let a bottle depart the property is when somebody buys it. Then every now and then we have now excursions, tastings and occasions – it’s a pleasure to point out individuals round a sip a glass or two.

We’re fortunate sufficient to make use of your Ambriel Traditional Cuvee, for our personalised glowing wine. Are you able to inform us a little bit about this wine?

The Ambriel Traditional Cuvée is a refined, elegant English Glowing. Though its Non Classic it’s primarily based on the 2014 harvest and has spent over 5 years evolving on the bottle lees. Its barely Pinot Noir dominant and has a giant open-armed welcome, enveloping you with pink apple, strawberry and raspberry on a warmed brioche, ending with a citrus zing. If this wine have been an individual, it will be Mr Darcy. It’s as refreshing as a plunge in his pond. Pairing meals with wine can improve the flavours and traits of the wine.

What are the important thing pairings in your glowing wines?

I’m so glad you requested this. After all, its scrumptious with the same old canapés, fish and seafood … however if you happen to’re feeling a little bit extra adventurous, attempt it with wonderful charcuterie or cheese (particularly comté). Simply fabulous.

The final 12 months has been tough for everybody, however have you ever had any highlights at Ambriel?

We have been delighted that the Ambriel Traditional Cuvée NV was chosen by Decanter as considered one of their Wines of the 12 months 2020 (in actual fact, it got here joint second with Krug 2006 of the Glowing Wines). We’re additionally fairly happy with turning into carbon impartial. We love to do our bit to avoid wasting the Earth – in spite of everything, it’s the one planet that has wine.