I write to share the terribly sad news about Peter Hall’s passing.
Peter set up Breaky Bottom in 1974 and has consistently been one of England’s greatest winemakers.
Initially making still dry white wines with true character from lowly Müller Thurgau.
He was a fan of Seyval Blanc, continuing to make some of England’s, indeed the world’s best sparkling wines from this often overlooked grape variety, even as the classic champagne varieties have taken over in England.
I first met Peter some 30 years ago and last saw him a couple of years ago in his “Hermitage” at Breaky Bottom, talking about wine, life, philosophy whilst labelling bottles of wine & smoking his roll ups.
I knew things weren’t well when speaking to his viticulturist Louisa only yesterday.
Peter was one of the Wine World’s true greats, the de facto father of the fast growing English wine scene.
Sending sincere condolences to his wife Christine & all his family.
Peter will be sorely missed, may he rest in Peace.
