Grape
Pinot Noir in England
11 producers in England have rated wines from Pinot Noir; for 7 of them it is the main grape. The places with the most producers are Southampton (1), West Chiltington (1), Appledore (1), Polegate (1), Tonbridge (1).
Pinot Noir is one of the three classic grapes of English traditional method sparkling wine, with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier (WineGB). In the warmer, drier East, such as Essex’s Crouch Valley, it also makes standout still wines.
| Producer | Village | Falstaff | Main grapes | Farming | Visits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exton Park Vineyard | Southampton | ★★★★★ | Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir | Yes | |
| Nyetimber | West Chiltington | ★★★★★ | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir | ||
| Gusbourne | Appledore | ★★★★★ | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier | Yes | |
| Rathfinny Wine Estate | Polegate | ★★★★★ | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay | Yes | |
| Balfour - Hush Heath Estate | Tonbridge | ★★★★★ | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay | Yes | |
| Itasca Wines | Crondall | Bacchus, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir | Yes | ||
| Roebuck Estates | Petworth | Pinot Noir | Yes | ||
| Blackbook Winery | London | Pinot Noir | Yes | ||
| Coolhurst Vineyards | Horsham | Pinot Noir | Yes | ||
| Giffords Hall | Bury St Edmunds | Pinot Noir | Yes | ||
| Simpsons' Wine Estate | Canterbury | Pinot Noir | Yes |
Books and guides
- Wine GrapesJancis Robinson, Julia Harding, José Vouillamoz · Ecco · in English
- The Wines of GermanyAnne Krebiehl · Infinite Ideas, Classic Wine Library · in English
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