Walgate, Pinot Noir 2022 extra brut

Walgate, Pinot Noir 2022 extra brutThis highly impressive 2022 red marks a landmark moment for English still winemaking, showcasing a surprising, generous plumpness that challenges cool climate expectations. Far from standard thin or overly acidic profiles, it highlights an incredibly silk textured core that captures old school fruit purity through thoughtful, low intervention methods. In the glass, it pours a deep, translucent cherry red. The bouquet opens beautifully with a highly

fine minerality and subtle sweetness

nutty new oak

and a faint hint of white peach

Mouth-watering finish

The palate is zesty with tropical kiwi fruit balanced and enlivened by bouncy acidity

and florals

Needs to take a very deep breath

and fresh cheeses

concentrated apple puree

Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão

and lifted

Multi-layered and complex with strawberries and raspberries to the fore thanks to the predominance of Pinot Meunier