Nyetimber 1086, Vintage 2010 2010

The finest in Nyetimber's range of English Sparkling Wines

1086 wines are characterised by their balance; acidity, length and texture are all beautifully represented and combine seamlessly on the palate
The 2010 has an elegant, pale golden colour and complex aromas including fresh grapefruit, nougat and a fine minerality
The palate is both delicate and yet generous with great intensity and a lovely touch of vanilla on the delightfully long finish
The fruit is rich and generous sitting alongside a savoury and caramelised flavour, the result of a decade of ageing
This wine is the first ever Prestige Cuvee made in England and the pinnacle of Nyetimber's winemaking

Grape variety: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Vintage: 2010
Type/Colour: White
Bottle Size: 75cl
Group: Sussex
Suitable for Vegans: Yes
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Sustainable: Yes

"As she accepted the coverted accolade of 'Sparkling Winemaker of the Year 2018' at the International Wine Challenge, Cherie Spriggs made history: not only was it the first time a winemaker outside France's Champagne region has won the industry Oscar, it was the first time it has been awarded to a woman"- Jo Foley, Daily Mail.

"Launched in September to much fanfare, England's priciest sparkling wine, comprising 46% Chardonnay, 43% Pinot Noir and 11% Pinot Meunier, has a rich aroma and enticing toasty nuttiness. A trace of honey on the palate gives way to lingering acidity in the finish." - Will Lyons, The Times

Nyetimber was planted by Americans Stuart and Sandy Moss in 1988, and since then, English sparkling wine production has never looked back. The couple were looking for a site that could rival Champagne, and they found it in the heart of West Sussex. Their vineyards have soil very similar to the Champagne region (predominantly chalk), and, believe it or not, the climate isnÂ't massively different!

Made from the same grapes as Champagne (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier), Nyetimber is also made in exactly the same way. Now covering a staggering 438 acres, Nyetimber is the only UK sparkling wine producer that uses only estate grown fruit, thus maintaining maximum quality control from vineyard to bottle. Today, Nyetimber leads the way in an area that is reaching global appreciation. Who said the English can't make wine?

Nyetimber 1086 is a selection of the best wines made by Nyetimber in a given vintage, and will only be produced in exceptional years. The 1086 Cuvees are characterised by thier balance, acidity, length and texture, with these qualities combining seamlessly on the palate. 1086 was named to honour the year the vineyard's estate was first mentioned in the Domesday book.