A potted history.
After 8 years making over 120 different English sparkling wines in Hampshire, Black Chalk is the personal project of award winning winemaker Jacob Leadley and his family. This relative newcomer – the debut 2015 vintage was only released in 2018 – has rapidly established itself among the firmament of English sparkling wine.
Jacob and fellow winemaker Zoë Driver are overseeing the creation of a new winery in the heart of Hampshire’s Test Valley, surrounded by a collection of exceptional vineyards. Black Chalk is the epitome of an English “récoltant-manipulant”, the superior craftsmanship evident in the wines indelibly connected to their intuitive stewardship of the stunning chalk-rich landscape. Quality without compromise; creating wines that really showcase what Hampshire can do so well.
Jacob and fellow winemaker Zoë Driver are overseeing the creation of a new winery in the heart of Hampshire’s Test Valley, surrounded by a collection of exceptional vineyards. Black Chalk is the epitome of an English “récoltant-manipulant”, the superior craftsmanship evident in the wines indelibly connected to their intuitive stewardship of the stunning chalk-rich landscape. Quality without compromise; creating wines that really showcase what Hampshire can do so well.
Now explore the wines.
Black Chalk Classic
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Black Chalk Wild Rose
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Where in the world?
Who are we?In the summer of 2019, two small 7-year-old wine importers, Red Squirrel and The Knotted Vine, came together to become the Graft Wine Company.
Our dynamic and experienced team is based across the UK and works with an intrepid, exciting collection of restaurants, bars, pubs, hotels, independent wine merchants. |
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