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: red cherry, raspberry
Palate: red berries, spice
Stopham's first estate Pinot Noir, a light bodied red with vibrant red cherry and raspberry aromas. Elegant on the palate with bright acidity, red berry flavours and a subtle hint of spice.
What it pairs with
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Roast beetroot and goat cheese
Low tannin and bright acidity suit earthy roots and fresh cheese. -
Charcuterie
A light, high-acid red is easier with cured meat than a tannic one. -
Grilled salmon
Light-bodied Pinot with no tannin grip is one of the few reds that works with oily fish.
Facts
- Producer
- Stopham Vineyard · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Oak
- No oak regime published
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- GBP 30 at the estate
- Drinking window
- 0-5 from vintage
Frequently asked about Stopham Estate Pinot Noir
Is this Stopham's first red wine?
Yes. Stopham describes it as the estate's first Pinot Noir, a new direction for a vineyard built on aromatic still whites.
What does Stopham Pinot Noir taste like?
Vibrant red cherry and raspberry aromas, then an elegant palate with bright acidity, red berry flavours and a subtle hint of spice.
Should Stopham Pinot Noir be served chilled?
Lightly. A light-bodied, low-tannin English Pinot shows best around 14 to 16 degrees Celsius, cooler than a full-bodied red.