The Lindo family own and run the Camel Valley vineyard, located in Cornwall on the banks of the Camel River (hence the name!). Their wines are uniquely british, they are subtle yet refined and sophisticated.
We stock two of their sparkling wines and 3 still wines. The sparkling wines are made using the traditional method. Not the traditional ‘Champagne style’ rather the English ‘Merret’ method that was in use back in 1660 – more than 30 years prior to the first French sparkling!
Bob Lindo founded the winery back in 1989, but Sam Lindo is now the chief winemaker and is very acomplished, having won many awards.
We really hope you enjoy these wines.
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2018 Simpsons Wine Estate Flint Fields Blanc de Noirs
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AU$89.95
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Description
Simspsons' describe this as This Great British Classic Method Blanc de Noirs exemplifies English finesse and balance and is created from exclusively estate grown Pinot Noir Clone 115, hand-picked from our vineyards situated on the iconic chalk slopes of the North Downs of Kent.
Harvesting & Vinification: Grapes from Pinot Noir Clone 115 were hand-picked over a five day period. We use this particular clone to create a more full-bodied style owing to a slight accentuation of tannins, developing into a more luxurious mouth-feel.
Secondary Fermentation & Ageing: The base wine underwent malolactic fermentation and spent three months in tank ageing on light lees. After a series of tastings, the wine was blended, filtered and bottled to obtain the ‘prise de mousse’. Following the bottle fermentation, the wine spent twenty-seven months ageing on yeast lees prior to disgorgement, followed by four months ageing under cork, prior to release in November 2021.
Tasting
With a golden hue and a fine, persistent bead, this wine has a luxurious, vanilla and fine pastry nose. On the palate it is elegant and poised, with poached pear and generous red fruit flavours perfectly married with hints of almond croissant and wonderful savoury nuances. It is bone dry and has a smooth, elegant finish.
Food Pairings
Serve with appetisers, such as smoked salmon bellini or shellfish.
Ageing
Cellaring Potential: Drink through to 2025, or potentially longer, depending upon cellaring.
