Description Region : Canterbury, Kent, England Grape : Pinot Gris Prior to planting, the land had been assessed as exceptional for vine growing. The geological strata of chalk, limestone and clay (peppered with flint) is identical to the champagne region. Climactic conditions now make East Kent, and the Canterbury area in particular, an optimum location for growing the champagne varieties. The vineyard is on a gentle south facing slope at the perfect height above sea level. It is apt that the city of Canterbury is twinned with Rheims, the birth place of champagne. Heppington Estate have planted the classic champagne varieties Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier for sparkling wine but including clones which produce outstanding still wines. 10% of the area has been planted with Pinot Gris. This finely balanced Pinot Gris has white melon and floral notes which yield to a refreshing palate of lemon sherbet and citrus rind. 75cl 12.2% abv
