Nyetimber brut Tillington Single Vineyard 2014
Sussex, English Sparkling Wine, 750 ml
| Grape variety: | Pinot noir |
| Producer: | Nyetimber |
| Origin: | United Kingdom / West Sussex |
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Description
A true expression of the place! This rare and refined wine shows the exceptional Pinot Noir character of one of the most famous vineyards of Nyetimbers. The limited Tillington Single Vineyard is produced only in certain vintages. Its aromas are reminiscent of crème brûlée and meringue, which develop in the glass to strawberry and cherry. Hints of tangerine and biscuit are complemented by a vanilla aroma, providing a long, powerful and balanced taste.
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Attributes
| Origin: | United Kingdom / West Sussex |
| Grape variety: | Pinot noir |
| Label: | Vegan |
| Ripening potential: | 10 to 12 years after harvest |
| Drinking temperature: | 10 to 12 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Smoked fish, Grilled fish, Succulent chicken breast with cream sauc, Giant crevettes, grilled langoustines |
| Vinification: | bottle fermentation, fermentation in steel tank |
| Harvest: | hand-picking |
| Maturation: | on the yeast, long cultivation |
| Maturation duration: | 60 months |
| Volume: | 12.0 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Nyetimber
For the last quarter-century, England has played a very special role in the world of wines – an exotic in moist and chilly northern Europe.
When you think of England you might think of umbrellas, charm, and bowler hats. Specifically umbrellas, since British weather is famously rainy. Few people know that winegrowing in England is historically documented back to the 7th century. Thanks to the Gulf Stream, the climate is mild enough for certain types of grapes to grow and fully ripen. The change in climate during recent decades has brought some advantages to English winemakers, improving growth conditions and encouraging many to try their luck at winegrowing.
Pinot noir
Blueprint of the terroir
No other variety expresses its terroir as precisely as Pinot noir. It is a sensitive, fragile grape. But when it succeeds, it gives the world some of its very greatest wine plants. It especially excels in Burgundy, where it has been cultivated for at least 700 years. Even in the middle ages, it was considered so precious that it was kept separate from other grapes so as to not diminish its value. The finest examples are delicate and fragrant with aromas of cherries and red berries. With maturity, notes of forest floor, leather and truffles enter as well. An irresistible fruity sweetness still shines through, even after several decades. The Pinot noir does well in cool locations: in Switzerland and in Germany, where it is known as Blauburgunder and Spätburgunder respectively; in Alsace and in South Tyrol, in Oregon, New Zealand and Tasmania. Not least, it yields fantastic champagnes. It is a wonderful culinary companion. With its soft tannins and charming bouquet, it meshes with everything, from Güggeli and cheeses to fried fish.
