First English white for Tesco Finest

A blend of Ortega, Reichensteiner and Chardonnay, Tesco Finest English White, priced at £8.49, is a dry wine aimed to pair well with dressed crab, lobster, chicken or fish.

A tasting note from the Tesco website promises: “Traditional English orchard flavours of apples and pears complemented by subtle notes of freshly cut grass, elderflower and fruit-blossom encapsulating the juicy bite of a fresh-picked English apple.”

"Being selected by one of the world's largest retailers to join their Finest range represents a significant milestone for Denbies and English wines in general,” said Christopher White, general manager of Denbies Wine Estate.

Established in 1986, the 107-hectare, family owned and run Denbies Wine Estate is England's largest vineyard, representing over 10% of UK plantings.