Description
Light golden hues and a slight silver undertone illuminate this delicately effervescent wine. Aromas of pure lemon, mineral, honey and a hint of tangerine fill the nose. The palate has a lively, sweet lemon start offset by a crisp acidity and a very clean, pure structure.
Certifications
Alcohol
12.0%
Analytical data
demi-sec
Vineyard: West Sussex & Hampshire
West Sussex & Hampshire Greensand & Chalk
Winemaker
Cherie Spriggs & Brad Greatrix
Viticulture
Nyetimber uses only its own grapes from its own vineyards, each of which was deliberately selected to be south-facing with greensand and chalk soils. All Nyetimber vineyards are located in the lee of the South Downs which affords them shelter from the coastal winds. Prior to harvest, the grapes are tasted to ensure the best flavour development before picking. Every single grape is picked by hand at the optimal time, a decision that is made on a parcel by parcel basis.
Vinification
Each vineyard parcel is treated uniquely, from picking, to gentle pressing, to vinification (separately) in stainless steel tanks. Such attention to detail allows for an extremely judicious selection when blending decisions are made in the spring following the harvest. All wines are crafted according to the strict rules of the traditional method, aged for extended periods of time (minimum three years) and given sufficient post-disgorgement time before release.
Maturation
A minimum of 48 months on lees
