Kimmeridge Mist NV 2009, £8.50 vineyard.uk.com

Said to be infinitely better than the 2008 (which was beautiful) this blend of Chardonnay, Phoenix and Seyval Blanc grapes, produces a delightfully crisp white, with a maelstrom of fruity flavours that makes it a perfect match with seafood.

Setley Ridge Medium Dry 2007, £8.50 setleyridgevineyard.co.uk

This rich and fruity medium dry is a multi-faceted masterpiece. Blending Seyval and Muscat grapes, this well-balanced white treads the fine line between sweet and dry perfectly – an the subtle hints of honey linger delicately on the palate.

South Ridge Cuvée Merret 2007, £19.99 Laithwaites

All you need to know is that this sparkling wine has taken the Champagne world by storm, stealing the show at last year’s International Wine and Spirit Competition. In a blind taste test it scooped the award for Best Sparkling Wine.

Camel Valley Brut 2007 Cornwall, £18.99, Waitrose

In a beautiful corner of Cornwall, ex-RAF pilot Bob Lindo and his wife Annie have enjoyed success at Camel Valley since planting their first vines 20 years ago. While many English sparkling wines use the classic Champagne grape varieties, the Brut owes its distinctive style to a blend of grapes well suited to the Cornish climate.

Ridgeview Cavendish 2007, £19.99 Oddbins

A classic sparkling wine, made using the same production method as Champagne and using the same grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier). This is a fine example of English fizz with biscuity and refined fruit aromas and a rich finish. Perfect on its own or with seafood.