This is the third in a series of limited-edition wines celebrating
a chapter in our local history and the unsung heroines of the SOE in World War II who trained at nearby Wanborough Manor.
Cecile ‘Pearl’ Witherington was parachuted into central France in September 1943 and after the capture of its commander became the head of her SOE network (the only woman to do so) which was highly successful in destroying railways around the D-Day invasion in 1944.
This wine is a blend of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay from the 2022 vintage and has been crafted to create a light delicate, fresh but aromatic white blend that celebrates the very best of the North Downs.
Pearl
The wine is a blend of both barrel (5 months stirring) and tank fermented Pinot Gris and some Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay to lift the blend.
The Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc were co-fermented in tank with half racked to barrel for full malolactic fermentation and six months ageing. The other went through partial malolactic fermentation in tank to preserve the fruit.
The Chardonnay was fermented and aged in barrel for six months (5 months stirring) and was topped with Pinot Gris/ Pinot Blanc for ullage management.
There was an addition of tea leaf tannins to the tank fermented wine to reduce the amount of added sulphites.
£12.50 or we offer free nationwide delivery to your home or office on all orders over £45.
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