2018: Quintessential English. Located near Horsham, in the heart of the Weald, a sunlit Vineyard brings you its gift.
Alcohol content: 11.5%
Grape variety: 85% Pinot Gris, 15% Bacchus.
Organoleptic properties/sensory notes:
Light and bright straw.The nose reveals an elusive flowery fragrance, remembrances of an english meadow. Dynamic on the palate, with a pleasant balance dictated by freshness and flavour on one side and alcohol content on the other. Almond and fresh closure capable of reinforcing the finish of the mouth.This pleasure in a bottle finds its match with creamy pasta and risotto dishes, delightful with fish and antipasti, also makes a splendid aperitif.
WINEMAKING PROCESS
Handpicked in boxes, the grapes are then de-stemmed and softly pressed. The free run must is statically cold decanted for at least 24 hours. The must undergoes a slow fermentation in a special steel tanks at a strictly controlled temperature (12/14 C) which lasts for about 12-15 days. Maturation continues in steel in order to obtain a fresh and delicately scented wine. Rest in bottle for 5 to 7 months.
2019: Oaky and Intriguing. Located near Horsham, in the heart of the Weald, a sunlit Vineyard brings you its gift
Alcohol content: 11 %
Grape variety: Seyval Blanc
Organoleptic properties/sensory notes:
Dry and bright, oakiness appears to be dominant at first, leading later to balanced acidity for the just freshness. Persistent on the palate with grassy notes. This pleasure in a bottle finds its match with smoked salmon and grilled leeks, prawns and chorizo paella, risotto allo zafferano, splendid as aperitif.
WINEMAKING PROCESS
Handpicked in boxes, the grapes are then de-stemmed and softly pressed. The free run must is statically cold decanted for at least 24 hours. The must undergoes a slow fermentation in french and american barrels which lasts for about 21 days, then malolactic fermentation naturally occurs. Maturation continues in barrels for 12 months in order to obtain a fresh and delicate oaky dry wine. Rest in bottle for 4-5 months.