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WINE REVIEW
This brand new limited release was launched to celebrate Greyfriars’ local history and, in particular, WWII radio operator, Noor Inayat Khan. NOOR 2020 is a blend of Pinot Gris and Chardonnay.
I found it a little closed on opening, but it loosened up with a little more time, releasing aromas of green apple, citrus, white peach, and a flinty minerality.
To taste, again it’s immediately the crunchy green orchard fruit and citrus flavours that stand out. The combination of part Malolactic Fermentation, part oak barrel-ferment brings an evolving structure to the wine. A slightly grippy texture and some light nutty, savoury tones add to an otherwise strait-laced wine.
Other Wines by this Winemaker
Greyfriars Cuvée X Blanc de Noirs 2017
Visceral and expressive, with aromas of red apple, ginger and aromatic spiced notes.
Greyfriars Rosé 2018
Lots of tangy cranberry and raspberry red berry flavours with a big hit of grapefruit tang.
Greyfriars Blanc de Noirs NV
WOTM February 2019 Packed full of character; crisp orchard fruit leads to fuller notes of honeyed apricot and delicious biscuit notes.
Greyfriars Old Vine Chardonnay 2017
Crisp green apple and citrus flavours with flesh peach and textural oak spiciness.
Greyfriars Cuvée Royale 2015
Quite simply the best, most grown-up wine that has been released to date from the rising stars of Surrey. Very exciting!
Greyfriars Rosé 2016
A fresh and fruity first vintage of still rosé from Greyfriars in Surrey.
