Sugrue The Trouble With Dreams 2021

Complex and beautifully poised, this sparkling wine opens with aromas of lemon curd, baked apple, and white peach, layered with notes of toasted brioche, hazelnut, and a touch of spice. The palate is rich yet precise, showing vibrant citrus and orchard fruit supported by a fine, creamy mousse and bright acidity. Pale gold in colour, it finishes long and elegant, with savoury depth and a distinctive chalky minerality.

Crafted by Dermot Sugrue, one of England’s most celebrated winemakers, The Trouble With Dreams is a flagship English sparkling wine made from carefully selected vineyards in the South Downs. Produced using the traditional method and aged extensively on lees, it combines intensity, finesse, and remarkable depth. A benchmark example of premium English sparkling wine, offering both immediate complexity and excellent ageing potential.

“So creamy, on both the nose and palate, like a bowl of roasted oatmeal stirred with thick cream and golden baked apples. Broad brush strokes of flavour lying against long, crisply defined, arrow-sharp acidity. Almost like cool melted butter with finely zested lemon peel and something a little herbal … summer savory. Fine, complex wine.” - Tamlyn Currin, JancisRobinson.com