English Still Wines
Stopham Estate Pinot Blanc 2018
Conference pear, peach and a squeeze of grapefruit with medium body and a long finish
Stopham Estate Vineyard’s story began in 2007 when winemaker Simon Woodhead planted 21,000 vines on his sandy south-facing15 acre estate, following the successful completion of a Viticulture course at Plumpton Agricultural College in East Sussex. Joined by Assistant Winemaker Tom Bartlett in 2010, just in time for the first vintage, the pair shared a common passion for English wine. Their Pinot Blanc is dry with zippy acidity. It has aromas and flavours packed with citrus freshness and juicy pear notes.
Overview It wasn’t the smoothest of growing seasons, but the end results demonstrate fantastic potential. Although there were many positive…