English Sparkling Triumph: Everflyht Wine Estate Wins Top Trophy at International Wine Challenge

Everflyht Cuvée Edition 3 NV awarded English Sparkling Trophy at one of the world’s most prestigious wine competitions

Everflyht Wine Estate has secured one of the highest accolades in global wine, with its Everflyht Cuvée Edition 3 NV crowned English Sparkling NV Trophy Winner at the International Wine Challenge 2026, triumphing against hundreds of the UK’s most celebrated sparkling wine producers.

Widely regarded as one of the most rigorous and influential wine competitions in the world, the International Wine Challenge recognised the Sussex estate’s flagship sparkling wine for its precision, elegance, and exceptional craftsmanship. Alongside the trophy, the wine was also awarded a coveted Gold Medal.

Judges described the wine as:

“Taut and focused with lively lemony fruit and subtle toasty depth. It's complex and linear with real precision and acidity.” (95 points)

The award marks a defining moment for Everflyht Wine Estate as it celebrates ten years since the first vines were planted—a decade dedicated to producing sparkling wines of international calibre from the rolling Sussex landscape.

Rooted in regenerative viticulture and meticulous attention to detail, Everflyht has quickly established itself as one of the most exciting names in premium English sparkling wine. Every aspect of the estate, from vineyard management to winemaking, is guided by a commitment to sustainability, biodiversity, and the pursuit of exceptional quality.

Luke Spalding, Viticulture & General Manager at Everflyht Wine Estate, commented, “To receive this level of recognition from the International Wine Challenge is an incredibly proud moment for the entire team. Cuvée Edition 3 NV is a true reflection of our vineyard practices, our values, and the meticulous work that goes into every stage of production. Over the last decade, we’ve focused relentlessly on quality, sustainability, and expressing the unique character of our site, so for the wine to be recognised with this trophy is hugely rewarding for the work done so far.”

Ben Ellis, Owner of Everflyht Wine Estate, added, “From the beginning, the ambition for Everflyht was to create sparkling wines that could stand confidently on the world stage whilst remaining deeply connected to the land they come from. Winning this trophy during our tenth anniversary year feels incredibly significant. It is testament to the passion, skill, and vision of everyone involved in the estate, and a proud milestone in Everflyht’s journey.”

As English sparkling wine continues to command growing international attention, Everflyht’s latest success further cements Sussex’s reputation as one of the world’s leading regions for premium sparkling wine production.