Silver Reign Sparkling Brut
Silver Reign is an English sparking wine based on Champagne grape varietals but made by the Charmat method. Silverhand Estate is now the largest producers in the UK specialising in “Charmat not Champers”.
The Charmat method, also known as ‘Cuve Close’ or ‘Tank Method’, is widely associated with the production of Prosecco in Italy and Sekt in Germany but is used for making sparkling wines in many other countries around the world and increasingly in England. The Charmat method dates back to the late 18th century when it was developed by an Italian, Federico Martinotti, although it was Frenchman Eugene Charmat who refined the process and gave it its name.
Silver Reign Brut is crafted from 62% Chardonnay 19% Pinot Noir 19% Pinot Meunier; with 12 g/l residual sugar it is towards the top of ‘Brut’ sweetness. It rests for 3 monts in tank on the lees.
Delicate aromas of elderflower, white hedgerow flowers, pear and apricot, leading to a fine mousse and refreshing finish. With lingering flavours of citrus and ripe stone fruit, its delicate mousse leads to a refreshing finish.
Serve it chilled with seafood, salads, or soft British cheeses.
About the Producer
Silverhand Estate
Silverhand takes its name from King Ludd – a 1st Century King of the Trinovantes who, losing his hand in battle was stripped of his position until a preplacement hand of silver was made for him.
The Estate is located in Luddesdown, Kent – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. They are passionate about protecting this environment with a dedicated conservation team working tirelessly across the estate to ensure the flora and fauna are able to thrive in the vineyards.
They have now established the largest single organic vineyard in the UK, covering an area of more than 600 acres and are defining the new norms of English sparkling wine.
The vision is to be the largest wine maker in the UK during 2025, increasing their number of vines to 3 million over 3 estates and taking their total organic cultivation to 1000 acres. They are planning a new winery, designed by Norman Foster’s company, that will be gravity fed and allow minimum mechanical intervention in the wine making.
The organic farming methods are a sustainable and healthy approach to agriculture that prioritises the health of the soil, the environment, and those who enjoy our wine.
Livestock are incorporated into the organic farm providing benefits such as grazing, fertilisation and pest control. Sheep – the rare breed Jacobs and Kentish breed Romneys graze between the vines ensuring optimal length for harvest and bud burst, whilst also helping the health of the soil.
They also raise a rare breed of English Longhorn cattle that help with regenerative farming. They break up the soil on pastures to remove unwanted growth and fertilise the land.
Whilst sparkling wine production is at the heart of everything done at Silverhand they also make a wide range of still wines – passionate about their craft and showcasing the exceptional wines produced.
The Estate is fortunate to share the same chalky flint soils, Kimmeridge clay, that run down into northern France, near Épône and Reims in Champagne, making the terroir perfect for growing the key grapes used in premium sparkling wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier.
