Walsingham Estate Vineyard - Pinot Noir 2023

About the Vineyard:

Walsingham Estate Vineyard lies in the Stiffkey Valley, an easy walk to the south of Walsingham, close to the Roman Catholic Shrine at the Slipper Chapel and beside the former railway line which is now the Pilgrim Way. Part of the Walsingham Estate, the field was chosen for the vineyard as it is a gentle south facing slope, with free-draining soil studded with plenty of flint, above the all-important underlying bed of chalk. This same chalk seam runs through south eastern England to Champagne, Chablis and Burgundy.

Planted in April 2019, the 2023 vintage is the second harvest from our young vines. Our three grape varieties are two whites, Bacchus and Solaris, and one red, Pinot Noir.

The second harvest from a vineyard was much larger than the first. With large bundles of grapes being harvested for many days. The result was 24,000 bottles of wine from the 2023 harvest. Mainly due to the very favourable conditions and lack of frosts.

All grapes were hand-harvested.

Vintage:

2023

Grape:

Pinot Noir

Volume:

11.2% ABV

Tasting Notes:

Naturally wild fermented in stainless steel, and left on skins for 14 days, light ruby in colour with fine tannins, soft red berry flavours and balanced acidity.

Food Pairing:

This Pinot Noir pairs perfectly with charcuterie, ham and other cold meats, patés and terrines. It will also be great with roasted chicken, rabbit and quail! Because of it's light finish try serving it with dishes accompanied with light cream sauces!