Wiston Estate
Wiston Estate South Downs Cuvée Brut NV
| Denomination | N/A |
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| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | England (United Kingdom) |
| Grape varieties | 34% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Meunier, 33% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | After blending, cold stabilisation and bottling (tirage), the wine underwent a slow secondary fermentation and was then kept on its side, under crown cap (sur lattes) at cool 9-11 degree temperatures for 3 ½ years, while it matured and took on flavour and structure through the process of autolysis. |
Awards
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93/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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89/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Pairings
Sussex beef herds, grazing sheep and arable crops have been part of the Estate landscape for centuries. It was not until the arrival of Harry Goring’s wife, Pip, in 1972 that the idea of planting a vineyard took hold.
Pip had grown up in Cape Town surrounded by vineyards from an early age. It seemed obvious to her that these south facing slopes were the perfect place to establish a vineyard, particularly given its similar geology to Champagne. In true English fashion Harry thought it best to consider the options, which they did for 34 years.
Finally in 2006 Pip’s dream became a reality. A 16 acre vineyard plot was selected and planted with the traditional varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
Dermot Sugrue had been making award winning English wines for some years before meeting the Gorings and became increasingly excited about what was possible with the recently planted Wiston Estate vineyard. In 2006 he joined the Estate and together they built a new winery in the heart of the South Downs.
The family’s vision has always been to focus on the purity of fruit that this chalky land can produce. The number of gold medals awarded to the wines has been a huge encouragement that they are heading in the right direction.
Their wines have been poured at the Bafta Tea Party in LA, used by Her Majesty the Queen to launch P&O’s largest and most recent cruise ship. This is a family creating artisan wines from an exceptional vineyard with a passion for perfection. Read more
| Name | Wiston Estate South Downs Cuvée Brut NV |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 34% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Meunier, 33% Pinot Nero |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Region | England |
| Vendor | Wiston Estate |
| Origin | West Sussex (UK) |
| Climate | Moderate rainfall, cool winters and temperate summers couple with cool breezes from the south coast, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly but fully and retain the crucial acidity and freshness vital for the production of high-quality sparkling wine. |
| Soil composition | Wiston’s vineyard sits on an ancient chalk seam covered by a shallow layer (10-30cm) of topsoil, an ideal growing medium. |
| Harvest | Hand-harvested by a team of skilled pickers, over 2 weeks usually mid-late October. |
| Wine making | Grape varieties are pressed separately in whole bunches using a traditional, gentle Coquard basket press (as used in the Champagne region) to preserve the delicate fruit flavours and aromas in the juice. The juice was fermented entirely in stainless steel tanks. Each component of the final assemblage wine went through malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | After blending, cold stabilisation and bottling (tirage), the wine underwent a slow secondary fermentation and was then kept on its side, under crown cap (sur lattes) at cool 9 1 degree temperatures for 3 ½ years, while it matured and took on flavour and structure through the process of autolysis. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |