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Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir

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Pinot Noir is a grape that has been crucial to the UK, with it being one of the holy trinity of traditional method “Champagne” grapes alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. But the grape enjoys profound success on its own all around the world, from the legendary prized wines of Burgundy to the cooler climate success of New Zealand’s Central Otago and Marlborough.

Pinot Noir is the 10th most planted grape in the world (source: Wine Folly) and the second most grown grape variety in England. Whilst domestically, most of the juice from the Pinot will end up in a Classic Cuvée sparkling blend, a Rosé (still or sparkling) or perhaps even a Blanc de Noirs, the grape’s popularity as a single varietal still wine is starting to increase.

Sparkling Brut

Jenkyn Place Brut Cuvée 2010

This is an excellent Champagne-challenger with rich nose of vibrant citrus, stone fruit and yeasty notes.

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Sparkling Brut

Nyetimber Classic Cuvée 2010

One of the best vintages to date, superb richness and balance.

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Still Red

Gusbourne Pinot Noir 2013

Lovely palate, super smooth tasting red berry notes with mocha and sweet vanilla.

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Sparkling BdN

Nutbourne Nutty Wild 2013

Light but intense and refreshing with dry elegance and purity.

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Sparkling Brut

Nutbourne Nutty Brut 2012

Very clean palate, rich zesty flavours with baked apples & pastry notes.

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Still Red

Nutbourne Pinot Noir 2014

Surprisingly rich nose with cherry, liquorice and subtle hints of vanilla.

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Still Rose

Nutbourne Blush Rosé 2013

Very much a summer drinking rosé, with surprising length and citrus vibrancy.

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Still Rose

Albury Linda’s Pinot 2014

A smooth textured pale rosé with delicate oak and red fruit notes.

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Still Rose

Albury Silent Pool Rosé 2014

A Rosé that ticks all the boxes; refreshing, bone dry but still plenty of fruit character.

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Sparkling Brut

Albury Estate Premier Cuvée NV

A light, clean and very drinkable maiden Sparkling release from Albury.

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Still White

Litmus White Pinot 2011

A rich luxurious White Pinot Noir with white Burgundy like texture and weight.

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Sparkling Rosé

Greyfriars Rosé Reserve Brut 2013

A very drinkable rosé with a delightfully clean and fresh profile.

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Still Red

Bolney Estate Pinot Noir 2013

A light but delicately textured Pinot Noir, with fresh English summer berry flavours.

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Sparkling Brut

Leckford Estate Brut 2011

A fruit-focussed English Sparkling grown by Waitrose own Leckford Estate.

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Sparkling Rosé

Hush Heath Balfour Brut Rose 2010

A delicate pale pink coloured rosé with soft red berry notes & creamy texture.

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Sparkling Brut

Chapel Down Classic Brut NV

A good value and very easy drinking Brut from Chapel Down.

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Sparkling Rosé

Chapel Down Vintage Reserve Sparkling English Rose NV

A light and fruity English Rosé with delicate red berry notes.

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Sparkling Brut

Nyetimber Classic Cuvée 2009

A slightly subtler and gentle vintage from Nyetimber with excellent balance.

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Sparkling Brut

Nyetimber Classic Cuvée 2007

A rich English Sparkling wine with layered toasted notes.

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Sparkling Brut

Nyetimber Classic Cuvée 2006

A rich and mature Nyetimber Classic Cuvée from 2006.

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Sparkling Brut

Nyetimber Classic Cuvée 2005

A rich and mature Nyetimber Classic Cuvée from 2006.

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