Roebuck Estates, Classic Cuvee 2018, Sussex

Roebuck Estates, Classic Cuvee 2018, SussexLocated close to the historic market town of Petworth in West Sussex, Roebuck Estates was established in 2013. Our Roman Villa vineyard is a beautiful site nestled in a serene valley to the South East of Petworth. Here we have just under 15 acres of Pinot Noir planted in 2007 on a mixture of Burgundian and Champagne clones. South facing, the gentle slopes are protected by the South Downs, which moderate the prevailing south westerly winds, and the

The wine has structure and weight

The whiskies are drawn from 5 different types of cask

Toasted almonds and spiced fruitcake

the grapes are foot-stomped and fermented with 40% whole-clusters in a small open vat

70% oak barrel

The finish is refreshing with a classic spritz

It has yellow peach aromas

and a final selection of the berries after de-stemming - there is a period of pre-fermentation maceration for 5 days

this gives a light fresh style

and fermented with 40% whole bunches in large concrete tanks

Castagni is a lovely forward style of Barolo and offers great value

lemony finish