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Simpsons Wine Estate Kent Rabbit Hole Pinot Noir 2022
Simpsons Wine Estate Kent Rabbit Hole Pinot Noir 2022
- Grapes Pinot Noir 100%
- Country UK
- Region Kent
- Abv 13.5%
- Body Value: C (A is light, E is full-bodied)
Residual Sugar: 1.1
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- A garnet-hued Pinot Noir displaying strawberry and sweet spice aromas, with delicate hints of mocha. The elegant tannins are complimented by ripe red cherry flavors, tangy acidity, and soft, fine tannins.
A blend of low yielding Burgundian Pinot Noir clone 115 (85%) and 777 (15%) grapes were transferred to tank and inoculated with selected yeasts. During fermentation, the grapes were gently pumped over once a day for a period of two weeks. A component of the blend was vinified using the traditional technique of pigéage (punch-down). Once fermentation was complete, the wine was drained off its skins into two-year-old French oak barrels, where it underwent malolactic conversion. After four months ageing in barrels, the wine was lightly filtered and bottled in spring.
A garnet-hued Pinot Noir displaying perfumed damson, wild strawberry and sweet spice aromas. On the palate, ripe red cherry flavours are layered with hints of violet and mocha, perfectly balanced with an elegant structure and soft tannins.
Country | United Kingdom |
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Vintage | 2022 |
Bottles Per Case | 6 |
Bottle Size | 75 |
2 cases 10% off | No |
Winery | The estate is situated in the Elham Valley; an unspoiled seam in the North Downs of Kent where the contours of the land, climate, and soil are excellent for viticulture. The intensely lime-rich chalk soil forms part of the same chalk ridge that stretches from southern England to Burgundy. The Guyot-trained vines are low-yielding (35 hl/ha) Burgundian Pinot Noir clones 115 and 777, which are grown on either Fercal or 41B rootstocks. Planted at a density of 4,200 vines per hectare they are grown on south-facing slopes, ensuring heat accumulation in the day and cold air drainage at night. The vineyard is less than eight miles from the coast, providing a crucial maritime influence insulating the fruit against intense temperature variations. Grass cover crops between the rows encourage biodiversity within the vineyard. Pruning and harvesting take place by hand and they are signed up to the WineGB â Sustainability Scheme. |