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Grower's Selection Chardonnay 2018
English Vineyards Quality Wine
In 2018, English growers had much to smile about – a lovely hot summer that ripened their grapes to perfection. In reasonable quantity too. Our Buyer Beth tasted many great wines to pick out this bright Chardonnay - grassy with ripe apricot fruit.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Very crisp with bright pear and nectarine, herbaceous too
Aroma
Vibrant elderflower, cut grass, apricot
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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White - Very Dry
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Pale lemon hue
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Vegetarian
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12.5% ABV
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9.38 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2022
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Vegan
England's reputation for producing fine still wines is on a stellar rise. Even red wines, more difficult to ripen, have received high praise in the press (indeed this estate won Trophy twice with their Pinot Noir). This is a delightful, mineral fresh Chardonnay from the tiny Stocklands Greenhill estate in Somerset. The one hectare vineyard of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir was planted on limestone soils in 2008 and now owners Jenny and Mark Thorp are reaping the rewards. They send their grapes to the award winning winemaker Stephen Brooksbank. The result certainly impressed our Buyer Beth. Bright pear and apple with a hint of elderflower – all the aromas of an English summer. Chill and serve with noodles, panfried sea bass or creamy chicken.
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