Harrow & HopeHarrow & Hope Pinot Meunier 2019

This is a naturally soft and elegant wine with a subtle floral nose but also has a savoury, saline edge – expect pure fruit character, concentration, freshness and a lovely balanced texture.  85% of this wine was fermented in stainless steel to preserve the unique aromatic qualities of this variety. The rest was fermented in a 500 litre oak puncheon to build structure and length. Being the first iteration it’s difficult to say how long it might cellar for, but if balance is the key to longevity, then this has it in abundance.

Harrow & Hope’s single-vineyard sits on an ancient Thames gravel terrace. Being quite central and away from the coast the vineyard experiences high summer day temperatures with cooler nights that preserve precious acidity.