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Awards and recognition of their wines include the prestigious “ Best in Show ” title and Platinum medal for The Roman Road Chardonnay 2018 at the internationally renowned Decanter World Wine Awards 2020 . Plus , the supreme accolade of “ Best in Class , English Blanc de Noirs ” and “ National Champion , Best English Sparkling Wine ” for Flint Fields Blanc de Noirs 2018 in the Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships 2022 .
The Estate is going from strength to strength and now has the capacity to produce upwards of 250,000 bottles of English still and sparkling wine per year .
As a ' Walpole ' member , Simpsons ' Wine Estate is delighted to be flying the flag for British excellence . This was further underpinned when Ruth and Charles Simpson were named as two of the " 50 Most Influential People in British Luxury " on the 2022 Walpole Power List .
Moreover , the Simpsons ' team are committed to the Estate ' s environmental impact and contribution . In July 2022 , both the Vineyard and Winery departments celebrated achieving their ' Wines of Great Britain Sustainability Certification '.
Simpsons ' Wine Estate offers a diverse range of Experiences throughout the year , from weekday Tasting Experiences to summertime Sunset Session tours , where guests can enjoy a glass of sparkling wine as the sun goes down , followed by a perfectly paired platter brimming with the best in local produce .
The Glass House Tasting Room provides an elegant and intimate space for celebrations overlooking the world-class winery and boasts the unique attraction of a helter-skelter slide from the tasting room to the winery . Events therefore finish with an unforgettable flourish down the “ Fruit Chute ” slide !
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