- Location
- Southern England
We've been consciously trying to drink our way across local producers but a missing piece in the puzzle has been our closest vineyard in our neighbouring village of Goodworth Clatford. The only information I had until recently was that it would be sold via our village shop in due course. I was therefore delighted to note an ad in our Parish magazine announcing an open day and tasting for today. Unfortunately we were late in replying and it was full but the owners very kindly offered to tag stragglers on later. We therefore jumped on our bikes to see what the newest addition to the Test Valley wine scene is doing...
Goodworth Classic Brut 2018
Classic Champagne cepage (PN, PM, Chardonnay). First vintage from vines planted in 2015 in the owner's former pony paddock. About a foot of stony flint soil over chalk. Vinified up in Staffordshire - production is too small for Hattingley (our closest contract producers) to take on.
Lightish nose; pear, vanilla cream. Delicate and fine. Very classically English. Not on a par with Raimes or Black Chalk yet but they've got a few years head start under their belt. Liked this much more than Hatttingley's Classic Cuvee though. I am looking forward to watching how things evolve... Bottles purchased for the ESW offline; I just need to work out a suitable date.
A perfect late English summer's day was a lovely backdrop to the tasting.
Goodworth Classic Brut 2018
Classic Champagne cepage (PN, PM, Chardonnay). First vintage from vines planted in 2015 in the owner's former pony paddock. About a foot of stony flint soil over chalk. Vinified up in Staffordshire - production is too small for Hattingley (our closest contract producers) to take on.
Lightish nose; pear, vanilla cream. Delicate and fine. Very classically English. Not on a par with Raimes or Black Chalk yet but they've got a few years head start under their belt. Liked this much more than Hatttingley's Classic Cuvee though. I am looking forward to watching how things evolve... Bottles purchased for the ESW offline; I just need to work out a suitable date.
A perfect late English summer's day was a lovely backdrop to the tasting.