Walgate Wines is Ben Walgate’s focused pursuit of terroir driven, low-intervention English wine. Working from his organically farmed Peasmarsh vineyard in East Sussex, his aim is to craft wines that express site, soil, and season with clarity and restraint. Fermentation takes place in amphora, qvevri, and neutral oak, with no additions and minimal handling. Drawing on biodynamic principles, Walgate seeks purity over polish, producing elegant, mineral wines that challenge and redefine expectations of English still and sparkling wine.
A pet‑nat bottled unfiltered and unfined from estate grown Pinot Meunier with a dash of Pinot Noir, fermented in amphora and finished by natural refermentation in bottle. Aromatically, bright citrus and wild herb notes segue into a crunchy, lid-popping mousse, while phenolic grip and gentle lees richness add texture. The finish is savory, with limestone-derived salinity and faint orchard fruit framed in chalky minerality.
Producer Walgate Wines
Origin Rye, East Sussex, England
Grapes 45% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Gris, 4% Pinot Meunier, 1% Cabaret Noir
Vintage Non Vintage
Alcohol 11.6%
Style Zippy Yeasty Natural Pet Nat
Bottle size 75cl
Winemaking Manual Harvest, Some of the grapes were crushed and some destemmed and pressed immediately to a selection of stainless steel and oak vats. Blended and bottled in the Spring of 2026 with a small addition of sugar and referment in bottle. The wine is unfined, unfiltered and un-disgorged. Because of this a harmless sediment may occur
Notes Biodynamic, Natural, Organic
UNITED KINGDOM
All UK orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day subject to stock availability. Please note that we hold a wide selection of wines and stock levels can vary by bottle; as a result, an additional day may occasionally be required to restock before dispatch.
On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message from our courier with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.95 for orders under £80
· FREE for orders over £80
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
· £8.95 for orders under £120
· FREE for orders over £120
*Applies to postcodes: AB31–AB38, AB40–AB56, IV1–IV63, HS, KW1–KW17, PA20–PA38, PA41–PA49, PA60–PA78, PH4–PH44, PH49–PH50, BT, ZE, IM (Isle of Man), Channel Islands.
EUROPE
We currently ship to: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.
· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
⚠️ Note for international customers: We do not charge UK VAT. However, you may need to pay local customs and handling fees (typically ~20%) depending on your country’s regulations.
Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
If your country isn’t listed above, get in touch, we’ll be happy to check feasibility and provide a quote if possible.
Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
In some cases, large deliveries will be sent out with a wine courier and delivery time might vary. Please get in touch for more info.
