Camel Valley Cornwall Brut

Camel Valley Vineyard sits in Bodmin, Cornwall, positioned halfway between the Atlantic and south coasts near the Camel River. The site sits at 120 feet above sea level on sun-drenched, south-facing slopes with ancient slate soils that drain exceptionally well. Cornwall's mild maritime climate delivers a long growing season, giving the grapes the extended ripening time essential for quality sparkling wine production.

• Ancient, well-drained slate soils underpin the vineyard
• South-facing slopes maximise sun exposure in Cornwall's maritime climate
• Long growing season enabled by mild Atlantic influence
• Approximately 24,000 vines planted across the estate

The Cornwall Brut is a traditional method sparkling wine, following the same production process used in Champagne. The typical blend runs 40% Chardonnay, 30% Seyval Blanc, and 30% Pinot Noir, though some iterations include Pinot Blanc. After the second fermentation in bottle, the wine spends up to 24 months on the lees, building the yeasty complexity and fine texture that defines the style. The finished wine comes in at 12.5% ABV.

• Traditional method production with secondary fermentation in bottle
• Up to 24 months ageing on lees for complexity and texture
• Core blend: 40% Chardonnay, 30% Seyval Blanc, 30% Pinot Noir
• Pinot Blanc used in alternative blends

Bob Lindo, a former RAF pilot, and his wife Annie established Camel Valley in 1989, making it one of the founding estates of the modern English wine movement. In 2018, the vineyard became the first English wine producer to receive a Royal Warrant, and it now holds Warrants for both His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen. The Cornwall Brut has won medals at the Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships and is served in British Airways First Class. It also features on the menus at Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant and Nathan Outlaw's two Michelin Star restaurants.

• Founded 1989 by ex-RAF pilot Bob Lindo and wife Annie
• First English wine producer to receive a Royal Warrant, awarded in 2018
• Holds Royal Warrants for both the King and the Queen
• Served in British Airways First Class and at top Cornish restaurants

Camel Valley Cornwall Brut holds classification as an English Traditional Method Sparkling Wine under the PDO/PGI framework, a protected designation that guarantees provenance and production standards. Sparkling wine accounts for approximately 75% of total output, with the estate producing around 120,000 bottles per year across all its labels.

• Classified as English Traditional Method Sparkling Wine under PDO/PGI
• PDO/PGI status provides protected designation of origin recognition
• Sparkling wine represents roughly 75% of total estate production
• Annual production averages 120,000 bottles