Down on Devon’s south coast, not far from Plymouth, is the Sharpham Vineyard, a sizeable and highly respected farming operation that produces great wines and also cheese. The area has been farmed for hundreds of years and today, the vineyard is home to multiple varieties under the care of Head Winemaker Duncan Schwab, Managing Director Mark Sharman and Vineyard Manager Peter Sudworth.
A multi-award winning business, you know you can always expect class and quality from Sharpham and the 2013 Pinot Noir & Précoce does not disappoint. To start with you get floral notes on the nose and then a smoky, savoury spiciness. On the palate you get plum at first, sweeter strawberry on the mid, followed by a long raspberry finish. There’s medium tannins but overall, it’s quite light.
A long history of winemaking and farming, and brilliant growing conditions make Sharpham a prominent player in the UK wine industry and this beautiful red is proof.