Henners Vintage

The Henners Vintage is crafted only in exceptional years. when they believe the concentration, ripeness and maturity of fruit will deliver an exceptional wine for extended ageing.

Country, Region: UK, East Sussex
Grape: Chardonnay 70%, Pinot Noir 30%
Vintage: 2018
ABV: 12%
Food friend: Celebration
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Deliciously biscuity, creamy, honey aromas with beautifully poised acidity and a hint of salinity.

When it comes to English wine there's a lot to shout about, not least the stunning sparkling wines from Henners. Based just 4 miles from the sea in Herstmonceux, East Sussex, the 7 acre vineyard was created in 2007 by ex-Formula One engineer, Lawrence Warr. The winery was named in honour of Larry's French ancestor, Henners Dubois, who was forced to flee Paris for England during the French Revolution in the in the late 18th Century.

Planted with traditional Champagne varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the vines thrive in an idyllic microclimate created by the vineyard's proximity to the sea, low altitude (only 24 metres above sea level) and steep, sunny, south facing slopes.

All Henners wines are hand-crafted from start to finish; with separate fermenting of varietals and their vine clones to allow a broader range of wines for final blending; extended lees ageing for added complexity; and holding back of all bottles for at least 3 years prior to release to add depth and richness to every wine. Hand-crafted with every attention to detail, our winemakers create award winning wines of depth, complexity and elegance that are perfect for any occasion.

2018 was a magical vintage, with perfect ripeness. The Summer it was wonderfully warm and dry, leading to a perfect growing season that meant beautifully healthy grapes could be harvested with fantastic flavours, along with exceptional sugar and acid balance.

Blended from 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir, the Chardonnay delivers excellent structure and vibrancy, while the Pinot Noir brings body and depth to deliver great roundness on the palate. Our Vintage spends 4 years on lees before release.

Perfect aperitif or celebration wine.

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