Description
Simpsons Rabbit Hole Pinot Noir is deep ruby in colour, bursting with red fruit aromas and touch of sweet spice.
The grapes for this wine have been specially selected for their ripeness from Simpson’s Rabbit Hole Vineyard. The Pinot Noir is a specific, low yeilding clone which is also found in the famed vineyard of Burgundy.
After seeing a mixture of old, new, French and American oak this wine is not short of complexity. It’s silky tannins are complemented by a hint of juicy cherry and earthy undertones.
We think Simpsons Pinot Noir is best matched with British venison bresaola, rabbit linguine, or roast beetroot risotto.
About the vineyard
Simpsons
At Simpsons, they believe that the finest wines convey a rich sense of provenance and integrity, firmly rooted in the characteristics and exquisite nuances of their terroir.
This is why they settled for nothing less than the finest parcels of land in southern England to plant the vines for Simpsons’ first English sparkling wine.
The Simpsons’ vineyards occupy glorious positions on the sunny, sheltered slopes of the North Downs of Kent, protected from the whimsy of the English climate by ancient woodland and anchored in the iconic chalky soils so highly revered in the world of both still and sparkling wine.
Each vine has been planted and nurtured by Simpsons, and each bunch of grapes will, when the moment is quite right, be picked and pressed by them – allowing them at every step to deliver the fullest expression of our Kentish terroir.
By personally delivering the lightest of touches at each step of the winemaking process, they believe that they are creating wines of great provenance and presence, so that when every glass of Simpsons’ English wine is poured, each sip leads you back to the North Downs.
Simpsons welcomes tourism and offers a range of tours including their Sunset Sessions:
The experience will begin with a walk to The Roman Road Vineyard, where you will learn about how the vines are grown and harvested whilst sampling Simpsons’ Wine Estate flagship sparkling wine, the Chalklands Classic Cuvée.
Returning to the Winery, we will then explain the fascinating wine-making process from the comfortable vantage point of The Glass House Tasting Room, whilst you enjoy a delicious tasting of Simpsons’ current release wines.
In addition, Macknade Fine Foods, the South East’s leading food hall in Faversham, will be providing a delectable platter of locally-sourced cheese and charcuterie to enhance your appreciation of the wines.
The evening will finish with a flourish, with a trip down our helter-skelter!
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Stephen C. (verified owner) –
My wife and I have tried a few English Pinot Noirs now, and this is by far our favourite. Not too light or earthy, it’s actually quite rich and would please any medium-bodied red wine fan!
Stephen C. (verified owner) –
Repurchased this wine and will do again – My all-time favourite English red.
John T. (verified owner) –
This is a lovely Pinot Noir – one of the best I have tried from these shores – Simpsons are a terrific producer. Good black fruit, smooth and relatively light, quite Cote de Nuits in style. Recommended.