Nyetimber
Description
Data of interest
The origins of the Nyetimber estate date back to the year 1086, but it was not until 1988 that the first vineyards of the French varieties chardonnay, pinot noir, and meunier were planted in the heart of southern England, making them true pioneers.
Another key date for Nyetimber is 2006, when the estate was acquired by Eric Heerema. With a clear vision for the winery, Heerema decided to hire the winemaking couple Cherie Spriggs and Brad Greatrix.
The 152-hectare estate features green sand and chalk soils, where their own vineyards are cultivated, giving rise to all Nyetimber wines. The vineyards are located in plots in Sussex, Hampshire, and Kent, nestled on the slopes and hillsides of the South Down ridge in southern England.
The terroir of these slopes is very similar to the Champagne region due to its chalk vein. The climate is cool and ideal for slow ripening and optimal acidity in the grapes, a key characteristic for achieving the goal of producing sparkling wines of outstanding quality.
The winery is characterized by its winemaking process focused on the traditional method, with gentle grape pressing, base wine fermentation in stainless steel, and a second fermentation in the bottle, where it ages on its lees for 3 to 5 years until disgorgement.
With this method, Nyetimber has, over the last 30 years, become one of the finest producers of English sparkling wine, capable of rivaling any brand worldwide.
Foundation year
1988
Owned vineyard
152
Address
Gay Street West Chiltington West Sussex RH20 2HH
Telephone
+44 (0) 1798 813989
