Bolney Wine EstateDark Harvest
Sweet wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Dornfelder and the Rondo.
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Dark Harvest of Bolney Wine Estate in the region of England often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Details and technical informations about Bolney Wine Estate's Dark Harvest.
Discover the grape variety: Dornfelder
Intensely coloured, fruity reds with a dense purple robe, soft tannins and a generous palate, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum and floral notes. Made as light easy-drinking reds, popular semi-dry cuvées and more structured barrel-aged versions. The second most planted red variety in Germany (Palatinate, Rheinhessen, Württemberg). Cross of helfensteiner × heroldrebe created in 1955 in Weinsberg by August Herold.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Dark Harvest from Bolney Wine Estate are 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018 and 2014.
Informations about the Bolney Wine Estate
The Bolney Wine Estate is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 31 wines for sale in the of Sussex to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sussex
English wine county in the south-east, 28% of British wine and home to the great sparklers. Chalky clay-limestone soils (extension of the Paris Basin, same as Champagne). Signature traditional-method sparklers: lively and chiselled with notes of green apple, citrus, brioche, white flowers and a chalky mineral touch, fine bubble — Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, 15 months on lees. Cool-climate acidity and finesse.
The wine region of England
Quality renaissance of English wine, signature in traditional-method sparklers. On chalk soils identical to Champagne's (South-East), fine, taut bubbles with signature notes of green apple, lemon, white flowers, brioche and chalk, the vivid acidity of a cool climate. Based on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier. Still wines a minority: aromatic Bacchus (elderflower, cut grass — the English identity), fresh Pinot Noir.
The word of the wine: Honest
A simple and pleasant wine, without any great quality and without any defects.
