Vineyards
This Madeleine Angevine originates from Knightor’s Cornish vineyards, where the coastal climate and cool breezes help create light and aromatic wines. The soil and microclimate enhance the delicate floral and fruit notes typical of this varietal, perfect for refreshing white wines.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested and fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve its fresh character, this wine undergoes minimal intervention to retain the pure expression of the grape.
Appearance
Pale straw with a clear, bright hue.
Nose
The nose offers a delicate bouquet of elderflower, green apple, and hints of floral hedgerow, capturing the lightness typical of English white wines.
Palate
Bone dry with balanced acidity, the palate features flavours of gooseberry and crisp apple, leading to a tangy, refreshing finish.
Food pairing
Ideal as an aperitif, this wine pairs well with Cornish seafood, light salads, or grilled vegetables, enhancing its versatility with both local and international dishes.
Background story
Founded above St Austell Bay in Cornwall, Knightor Winery has earned a reputation for its premium English still and sparkling wines. With vineyards in Portscatho and Seaton on Cornwall’s southern coast, the winery takes a minimal intervention approach, allowing the region’s unique maritime climate to shape the wines. Under the guidance of head winemaker David Brocklehurst, Knightor produces small-batch wines that highlight the fruit’s natural character, with a focus on sustainability and low sulphate levels. Known for their refreshing, food-friendly profiles, Knightor’s wines often feature the lightness and acidity that define English wine.
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