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Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: pepper, smoked bramble
Palate: dark fruit
A lightly spiced organic red from Regent and Rondo, the two hybrid reds that actually ripen in the eastern Weald. Tantalising aromas of pepper and smoked bramble over rich dark fruit flavours balanced by soft tannins, at just 9.5 per cent alcohol.
What it pairs with
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Charcuterie
Soft tannins and pepper notes make this easy alongside cured meat. -
Mushroom pasta
Smoked bramble and dark fruit suit earthy fungi without overpowering them. -
Sausage and lentils
A light, low-alcohol red is right for a rustic one-pot.
Facts
- Producer
- Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Regent, Rondo
- Oak
- No oak regime published; certified organic fruit
- ABV
- 9.5%
- Price
- GBP 24 at the vineyard
- Drinking window
- 0-4 from release
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Sedlescombe Regent Red
What are Regent and Rondo?
Two disease-resistant red hybrids bred for cool climates. They ripen reliably in England, which is why Sedlescombe and other organic growers use them for red wine where Pinot Noir would struggle.
Why is Sedlescombe Regent Red only 9.5 per cent?
Cool-climate hybrid reds picked at modest sugar levels produce naturally low-alcohol wine. Sedlescombe lists 9.5 per cent by volume for this bottling.
What does Sedlescombe Regent Red taste like?
A lightly spiced organic red with tantalising aromas of pepper and smoked bramble, then rich dark fruit flavours balanced by soft tannins in a deliciously easy drinking style.