Henners Pinot Noir Rose

When it comes to English wine theres a lot to shout about, not least the stunning sparkling wines from Henners. Based just 4 miles from the sea in Herstmonceux, East Sussex, the 7 acre vineyard was created in 2007 by ex-Formula One engineer, Lawrence Warr. The winery was named in honour of Larry’s French ancestor, Henners Dubois, who was forced to flee Paris for England during the French Revolution in the in the late 18th Century.

Boutinot was the sole distributor of Henners from this time and developed strong ties with the winery and its wines so when the opportunity arose 10 years later to buy the estate, they jumped at the chance. Planted with traditional Champagne varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the vines thrive in an idyllic microclimate created by the vineyards proximity to the sea, low altitude (only 24 metres above sea level) and steep, sunny, south facing slopes.

All Henners wines are hand-crafted from start to finish; with separate fermenting of varietals and their vine clones to allow a broader range of wines for final blending; extended lees ageing for added complexity; and holding back of all bottles for at least 3 years prior to release to add depth and richness to every wine. Hand-crafted with every attention to detail, our winemakers create award winning wines of depth, complexity and elegance that are perfect for any occasion.

Already a founder member of WineGBs Sustainability Programme Henners Vineyard can now announce it is one of just 18 accredited members to have been certified as sustainable by Wine GB. This is an endorsement to Henners commitment to winemaking and winery management that have minimal environmental impact, as well as the ongoing promotion of biodiversity in the vineyards and protection of soils. This is no easy task to attain, requiring annual review for accreditation and ongoing improvement in methodology.

Vineyards

Blended from specially selected plots in Sussex, Kent and Essex chosen for their ripeness and fruit profile. The fruit was harvested and pressed individually before cold maceration overnight to draw out colour and delicate fruit flavours from the grapes. Cool fermentation in stainless steel helps deliver a beautifully textured and delicate rose with a crisp refreshing finish and packed with red fruit character.

Tasting Notes

Pretty in pink and fragrant with summer berries, this dry Ros is wonderfully easy on the palate. Aromatic and lively, it offers bright notes of ripe strawberry, raspberry, and cherry, layered with delicate floral aromas. The result is a wine that is rich in berry flavours, fresh with a hint of minerality, and playfully refreshing.

Try with clam linguine with a splash of Gardner Street Ros in there, anything with prawns or a beef carpaccio.