2018 Wiston Estate Blanc de Noirs [WE96]

Producer: Wiston 
Region: England 
Varietal: Pinot Noir 
Year: 2018 

Wine Enthusiast, 96 Points 

"From one of the best UK vintages in recent history, this BdN is pale gold in color with shades of dark and light on the nose: toasted nuts, flaky pastry crust, pear and cumquat alongside something distinctly English, like a countryside hedgerow; a watery sun peeping out after a cool rain and warming the low slung stone walls bordering wildflower fields, wild herbs in a tangle of brambly berry bushes. With a ping of citrusy acidity to satiate the acid hounds among us, and fine, long-lasting bubbles, this speaks of its place, rather than trying to emulate Champagne." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Aromas and flavours of baked pear, greengage, rich buttery croissants, vanilla bean and toasted almonds. Great complexity and richness but with an electric and fresh finish, beautifully balanced acidity and a savoury mineral core." 

Alcohol: 12% 

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