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WINE REVIEW
I raved about the Denbies Blanc de Noirs in my September round-up, and this 2015 vintage magnum is another impressive release.
The nose is an immediate delight, packed with toasted brioche, sourdough, cranberry and red apple with hints of dried apricot and gingerbread.
To taste, the lively acidity and tangy red berries keep it brisk and fresh, but the mid-taste is weighty and structured, delivering on the promise of a bready, savoury mix with stone fruit pastry.
A very generous and giving wine that’s calling out for Christmas Dinner.
Other Wines by this Winemaker
Denbies Cubitt Blanc de Noirs 2014
Delicious winter spiced notes that stands out with orange peel and spiced roasted almonds.
Denbies Vineyard Select Pinot Noir 2018
Cherry and ripe raspberry flavours, backed by dark chocolate and a crushed peppery spice.
Denbies Ranmore Hill 2017
WOTM July 2019 A curious fusion of ripe peach, hints of lightly grilled tropical fruit, with a twist of lime & smoky notes.
Denbies Sparkling Bacchus 2016
A fusion of pear, elderflower, zesty lime and gooseberry, with a softer, riper mix of light peach and honeydew melon.
M&S Bacchus Reserve 2017
A punchy palate, packed full of zingy citrus fruit, with papaya and guava tropics.
Sainsbury’s TtD English Sparkling 2014
Probably the best mainstream own-label English wine on the market right now.
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