English Sparkling Wines
Harrow & Hope Pinot Meunier 2019
Soft and elegant wine with a subtle floral nose and a savory, saline edge
This is a naturally soft and elegant wine with a subtle floral nose but also has a savory, saline edge. The palate has a moreish quality because of the soft acid profile and elegant almost feather light feel, with the saline finish really drawing you back to have another glass. 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. This wine is a firm Grape Britannia favourite. 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. This wine expresses everything that is great about Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier on their site, with pure fruit character, concentration, freshness and a lovely balanced texture.
