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Nyetimber Releases Tillington Single Vineyard 2009
Nyetimber has recently announced the release of Tillington Single Vineyard 2009, available from September 2013.
Only 2,900 bottles have been created, with each bottle numbered, and only 2,500 bottles will be released.
Nyetimber's first vines were planted in 1988 and the House has a strict policy of producing its wines using only one-hundred percent of estate-owned grapes. Nyetimber's vineyards are composed of eight specific vineyard sites, six in West Sussex (Manor, Nutbourne, Upper Tillington, Tillington, Lower Tillington, Roman Villa) and two in Hampshire (Hazeldown and Chalk Vale), amounting to an estate of 152 hectares spread across some of the very finest vineyards in England.
The decision to create Tillington Single Vineyard 2009 began when Nyetimber's head winemaker Cherie Spriggs was particularly impressed by the fantastic expression of Pinot Noir coming specifically from the Tillington vineyard back in 2009. Spriggs was keen to create a sparkling wine which would showcase the flavour of those particular grapes. In order to impart elegance and finesse to her new creation, she also decided to blend them with a portion of Chardonnay grapes which were also specifically selected from the Tillington vineyard.
Inspired by the the amazing flavours Spriggs found in the fruit that year with a nod to the great 'single vineyard' wines of Champagne, Tillington Single Vineyard 2009 is the first 'single vineyard' sparkling wine released from Nyetimber with all grapes being selected from a specific vineyard site in order to create a very specific wine.
Spriggs comments: "We're incredibly proud of the Tillington Single Vineyard 2009, which we see as a pure and true reflection of a single expression of a single terroir. The first time I tasted the grapes, I knew we would create a very special wine."
David Gleave, MW, Managing Director of wholesale wine merchants Liberty Wines, who will be distributing the wine, adds: "The exclusive release of Tillington Single Vineyard 2009 underlines Nyetimber's dedication to the highest attention to detail and expression of flavour."
Tasting notes: Tillington Single Vineyard 2009 is light gold, with hints of silver and tiny bubbles. The nose begins with aromas of toasted cr£me br£l£e toppings and meringue, before the wine continues with time in the glass to open and build in intensity. Flavours of strawberry and cherry emerge to create both power and freshness on the palate. Notes of mandarin and pastry proceed to a finish, which is long and balanced, and introduces a hint of vanilla.
Tillington Single Vineyard 2009 will be launched to the trade at the Liberty Wines portfolio tasting on Tuesday, 10th September 2013.
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