Award-winning English producer Lyme Bay Winery is proud to announce the launch of Covepoint, a new range designed to offer more people the chance to experience the quality, character, and drinkability of English still wine.
Launching with two of the most expressive grape varieties in the category, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the first Covepoint releases will roll out to the UK trade this summer. Crafted in Devon with fruit sourced from long term vineyard partners in Essex, these wines showcase Lyme Bay’s hallmark precision, freshness and varietal clarity.
“Covepoint is about focus,” says Clem Yates MW, winemaking consultant to Lyme Bay. “It gives us the space to express varietal character more cleanly, while building on our winemaking reputation and deepening our grower relationships.”
The 2024 Covepoint Chardonnay is a rich, elegant white with a pale straw hue and expressive aromas of melon, lifted tangerine, orange blossom, and delicate floral notes. On the palate, it shows moderate weight and bright citrus-driven acidity, complemented by ripe melon and white stone fruit. A subtle oak component brings a gentle touch of vanilla, adding depth and roundness to the finish.
The 2024 Covepoint Pinot Noir opens with vivid aromas of wild raspberry, layered with savoury complexity and a hint of black pepper spice. The palate is well-weighted and finely structured, with soft tannins and a persistent core of ripe cherry fruit. Judicious oak use enhances the wine’s elegance and adds depth, delivering a long, harmonious finish
Aimed at the many wine drinkers who have yet to discover the quality and character of English wine, Covepoint continues Lyme Bay’s coastal naming tradition, with a clean, contemporary label inspired by the Jurassic Coast, minimalist, distinctive, and rooted in place.
“The English wine industry has never been more exciting” comments Managing Director Wolfgang Sieg-Hogg “With international awards, rising domestic demand, and increased shelf space across retail and hospitality. Yet for many everyday wine drinkers, English wine still feels out of reach. With Covepoint, Lyme Bay aims to change that.”
Covepoint is available to the trade now with a recommended retail price of £14.49. The wines are aimed at regional wholesalers, and selected on-trade accounts particularly those seeking elegant, food-friendly English still wines that offer both quality and value.
For more information about Lyme Bay Winery and their award-winning English wines, visit www.lymebaywinery.co.uk.
