Fabulous fizz fit for a prince Brilliant sunshine glistens through our glasses, highlighting the delicate pale-straw colour of their contents. Kent winemaker Nicholas Hall and I both take a sip. The latest offering from his tiny organic winery tastes sensational - and what better place to try it than amid the vines on a crisp, wintry afternoon? Nicholas has reason to celebrate: this sparkling wine has won the approval of the Prince of Wales. Perhaps it will be served at Sandringham this Christmas? Highgrove Sparkling Wine 2010, as it is properly known, is the first premium English fizz to carry Prince Charles's Highgrove label. Tim French, chief wine buyer at Fortnum & Mason, which develops products for the Highgrove brand, had heard high praise about the debut release under Nicholas's Herbert Hall label, tasted it ("I was seduced immediately") and the idea was born. After a little tinkering with the dosage (the process of adding sugar), the Highgrove cuvée emerged. "We have definitely upped the ante with this one," says Tim. Few of the English sparkling wine makers produce with this organic ethos. Patience pays: the Highgrove cuvée spends months in oak barrels (PHILIP HOLLIS) "I was really pleased to be asked to make it, and wanted to make it really well - I felt that there was a level of responsibility involved," says Nicholas, who does everything himself - including labelling the bottles. "It's a lot for one person to do," he admits. There are currently no plans for expansion, and a machine operation is against his artisanal principles. The vines grow on the 10-acre plot that Herbert Hall, Nicholas's great grandfather, worked as a tenant farmer in the 19th century. He was a real character, a lovely bloke. He built up the farm - it was actually called Poultry Farm. He raised chickens, and wound up supplying them to P & O. Now there are about 350 acres. The land belongs to Nicholas's older brother, but the investment since he started the vineyard seven years ago has been significant. His wine is made using a traditional method, with secondary fermentation in the bottle, so it has a lighter, less yeasty taste: the perfect aperitif. Just 1,200 bottles are available, at £26.50 each; a small amount is held in reserve. It is available through Highgrove outlets (highgroveshop.com) and Fortnum & Mason (fortnumandmason.com). Clarence House confirms that Princes Charles has tasted the fizz. Hopefully, he has laid down a few bottles with which to wet the head of his first grandchild next year. Readers can claim an exclusive discount on a 12-bottle case of Highgrove English Sparkling Wine (RRP £26.50/bottle). To claim, call the Fortnum & Mason wine dept on 020 7973 4136 and quote "Sunday Telegraph Offer"or redeem in store, quoting "Sunday Telegraph" at the check out when making your purchase. Offer valid until December 24 2012 and subject to availability. To ensure delivery before Christmas, orders must be placed by December 19. Standard UK delivery included.