Who makes it
Pip Goring arrived at Wiston in 1972, hoping to plant a vineyard inspired by her childhood in South Africa’s Western Cape. The Goring family planted a south-facing 16-acre site in 2006. Marcus and Megan Rayner-Ward make the wines.
Where it grows
The estate is on chalk downland in West Sussex, with the first vineyard around 10 miles from the sea. The relatively warm, dry microclimate has the nickname Banana Belt. The chalk soils drain freely.
What they make
Wiston makes only traditional-method sparkling wines. Its vintage Cuvée combines Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The wines spend at least three years on their lees, the spent yeast left after bottle fermentation, which can add creaminess and bread-like flavours.
The estate often uses reserve wine dating to 2008 in its blends. Cuvée Brut has a creamy texture with toasted-almond and sourdough notes.