Nyetimber, Tillington Single Vineyard 2010 English Sparking Wine

Product of: United Kingdom

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Made from a blend of 78% Pinot Noir and 22% Chardonnay and matured for 4 years on lees, Tillington Single Vineyard 2010 was released 28th April 2016 by Nyetimber, and is the second vintage from the first Single Vineyard English sparkling wine with all grapes selected from a single vineyard site.

Only 4,117 individually numbered bottles were produced.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 01/06/2016

Appearance:

(sample bottle No. 0074 of 4117) Clear, pale golden with lazy fine bubbles.

Aroma:

Biscuity and toasty with lemon freshness. Faint redcurrant and raspberry.

Taste:

Crisp, toasty and fruity with great balance and finesse. Cleansing lemon/white grapefruit zestiness with faint succulent pear.

Aftertaste:

Cleansing finish with lingering biscuit and citrusy acidity.

Overall:

An English sparkling wine to challenge some of the best champagnes. Balanced and very fresh with biscuity and toasty notes enlivened by cleansing citrus acidity. Light and balanced rather than deep and complex – it will be interesting to see how this cellar ages.