Description
In 2018, we tasted the first grapes from Hilden Vineyard and they were so impressive that we just had to declare a rosé vintage… and eventually buy the whole vineyard.
Hilden’s red Pinot fruits are particularly powerful, yet hold an ethereal quality that makes this wine refreshing in youth with exciting ageing potential.
Technical details:
| Blend: | 58% Pinot Noir 22% Pinot Meunier 20% Chardonnay |
| Dosage: | 8g/L |
| Alcohol: | 12% |
| Total acidity: | 7g/L |
| pH: | 3.06 |
| Malolactic fermentation: | Full |
| Vineyard locations: | Kent & Dorset (lead) Sussex & Hampshire (supporting) |
| Soil types: | Clay (lead) Chalk & greensand (supporting) |
| 1st fermentation: | 85% stainless steel 15% oak |
| Time on lees: | 4 years (minimum) |
| Vintages declared: | 2009, 2014, 2018 |
Head Blender notes:
“Planted on Wealden clay, the Hilden fruit is rare and powerful. I think of these grapes like a Hollywood starlet whose first performance gets them nominated for an Oscar! We liked these grapes so much, we bought the vineyard for ourselves and Hilden is now a precious part of the Digby family.”
Trevor Clough,
CEO & Head Blender
