Flying the English flag, as good as Champagne but better as it's made in England! Nyetimber will change your opinion on English wine" - James Goodhart.
Recently the Nyetimber Classic Cuvee 2009 was awarded the best sparkling wine in the UK at the 2014 International Wine Challenge (IWC). One of the highest accolades, Cherie Spriggs, Nyetimber's head winemaker commented "We are absolutely thrilled with these awards and it truly shows what an outstanding wine this really is. The 2009 is the finest vintage to date of the Nyetimber Classic Cuvee ever produced by the House". They have the classic underlying yeasty characteristic, the hallmark of good champagne. We recently tasted all these wines in the office and I was totally wowed by their overall quality and sophistication.
Nyetimber Classic Cuvee 2009, IWC 2014 Gold Medal Winner, pale gold, great clarity and tiny bubbles. Aromas of fresh melon, meyer lemon, proving bread, sweet pea flowers & vanilla. Fresh apricot and melon flavours on the palate and lovely tiny bubble texture. Apricot and bread flavours continues on the long finish. The wine has all the balance and structure needed to age for many years to come.
Nyetimber Rose 2009, IWC 2014 Silver Medal Winner, vibrant antique red rose colour, hint of copper tones, lovely tiny bubbles. Red mango, honey, hints of star anise, cardamom and alyssum. Red liquorice, red cherry & currant flavours. High intensity, with lovely round and full but soft texture. Finish is very long and full with redcurrant and hints of shortcrust pastry.
Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs 1998 Light amber in colour, this wine's leading aromas are of lime and white flowers. Spices and vanilla add a wonderful interest to its character along with hints of toast. Baked citrus gives this wine a great entry followed by roasted nut flavours which add complexity. It is vibrant and linear with excellent creamy bubbles creating a pleasant mouthfeel. The finish is long with brisk acidity, green apple flavours and minerality.
Nyetimber is one of England's leading sparkling wine producers. Nyetimber is in the fortunate position to own one hundred percent of their vineyards and all of their wines are produced from the 152 hectares planted at the best sites in West Sussex and Hampshire. Nyetimber's vineyards devoted exclusively to the three Champagne grapes varieties; chardonnay, pinot meunier and pinot noir. Located in southern England, it is perfect for the production of sparkling wine. The chalk seam that supplies Champagne grapes with the perfect green sand and chalky soil to flourish is the very same that runs under the lee of the South Downs.
Find out more about Nyetimber and head winemaker Cherie Spriggs here.
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