Structure
Drinking window
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, red cherry, spice
Palate: red cherry, wild strawberry
A rare expression of English Pinot Noir, crafted exclusively from estate-grown fruit at Bluebell. Delicate aromas of wild strawberries, red cherries and subtle spice lead into a balanced palate with bright fruit, silky tannins and refreshing acidity.
What it pairs with
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Roast beetroot and goat cheese
Silky tannins and bright acidity suit earthy roots and fresh cheese. -
Duck breast
Red cherry fruit is the classic partner for duck. -
Mushroom tart
Cool-climate Pinot and earthy fungi work naturally together.
Facts
- Producer
- Bluebell Vineyard Estates · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Oak
- No oak regime published for this bottling
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- GBP 28.40 at the estate
- Drinking window
- 0-5 from vintage
Frequently asked about Ashdown Pinot Noir
What is the Ashdown range?
Ashdown is Bluebell Vineyard Estates' still wine label, named for the nearby Ashdown Forest. Its sparkling wines are bottled as Hindleap.
Is English Pinot Noir worth trying as a red?
Bluebell calls this a rare expression of English Pinot Noir and makes it only from estate-grown fruit. Expect a light, high-acid style closer to a cool Burgundy village wine than a warm-climate red.
What does Ashdown Pinot Noir taste like?
Delicate wild strawberry, red cherry and subtle spice, then a balanced palate with bright fruit, silky tannins and refreshing acidity.