Tasting notes for our award winning Seyval blanc sparkling wine 2020

Winemaking

Our Seyval Blanc grapes were whole bunch pressed within 12 hours of harvest and the juice was transferred into stainless steel tanks; the wine underwent a ‘Traditional Method’ second fermentation in the bottle and was then laid down in a temperature-controlled cellar for six months; the wine was disgorged in early May 2022.

Winemaker - Deepika @ Plumpton College

Viticulture / Sustainability

The grapes used in this wine came from a parcel of Seyval Blanc vines which were planted in the early 1990’s; the soil type is predominantly free draining Upper Greensand - a feature of which is the presence of large slabs of heavy, dense ragstone, which increase heat accumulation during the day and boost ripening potential at night; the vines’ canopies were leaf plucked during the height of the growing season on the side of the rows which attract afternoon sunshine in order to expose the fruit for enhanced flavour development; the grapes were harvested by hand on 11th October 2020 by friends, family, and volunteers.

At Godstone Vineyards we are proud of the journey which our wine takes from the fertile soil to the grapevine to your wine glass. We want all our valued customers to be reassured that they are enjoying wine from land that is being nurtured for generations to come. 

Our vineyard has been certified as Climate Positive.

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

A ‘Traditional Method’ English sparkling wine. Pale straw yellow in colour; a rich nose of English apples and pears followed by exquisite citrus fruits and delivering minerality on the palate. This vibrant wine made from 25-30 year old vines is best drunk young and is ready to be enjoyed now. A dry and fruity wine which will provide a touch of fun and festivity to any celebration.

It is ideal as an aperitif, or with cheese, and is the perfect partner for chilled seafood such as prawns, oysters, calamari, and smoked salmon.