{"title":"Chalkdown","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(169, 109, 35);\"\u003eChalkdown - Andover Down, Hampshire \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chalkdown winery is owned by Piotr Nahajski, whose background is as an engineer but who fell in love with the concept of winemaking. Piotr went to study oenology at Plumpton College and then, in 2013, decided to build himself a state-of-the-art winery, concentrating only on the production of high-quality traditional method sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes, grown in and around Hampshire’s Andover Downs, are sourced from a couple of established, quality conscious growers with whom Piotr has been working with for the past twelve years.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic Cuvée is made from a blend of Pinot Noir (42%) and Chardonnay (58%) grapes, from the 2020 harvest. It is very fresh and vibrant with layers of stone fruit and green apple flavours. It is the epitome of top-class English Sparkling Wine, picking up an impressive 90 points at the IWSC 90 points and 94 points at the Decanter World Wine Awards. The Chalkdown Rosé is made from 100% Pinot Noir also from the 2020 vintage. Delicately coloured, it is overflowing with strawberry and cream flavours, with hints of vanilla and summer blossom. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chalkdown-classic-cuvee-2021-hampshire","title":"Chalkdown Classic Cuvee 2021, Hampshire","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from fruit grown in 2021, the Classic Cuvée is crafted from a blend of Pinot Noir (92%) and Chardonnay (8%) grapes.  This combines the structure and generous fruit character of the Pinot with an extra dash of finesse from the Chardonnay to create a classic blend.  The wine was fermented and aged in steel tanks and bottled in April 2022.  It was then left to bottle age on its lees for a minimum of 22 months before dégorgement. 12% abv\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal production was just 2025 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is well rounded and generous with warm stone fruit (peaches, apricots) and honeysuckle aromas and demonstrates a pronounced autolytic character.  There is a refreshing green apple acidity that offers lovely freshness and a balancing layer of mineralogy that adds to the complexity on the palate.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAWARDS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIWSC 90 points; Decanter 94 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Youthful and energetic.  Intense floral, spice and ripe fruits, with plentiful autolytic character, and crystal-cut acidity. Gorgeous wine! – Decanter World Wine Awards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A delicate nose of lemon and lime zest with mineral notes and apple tart intensity.  Cleanly crisp, displaying balanced green apple and lemon zest richness on a lingeringly fruit-laden finish” – International Wine and Spirit Challenge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSERVING SUGGESTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkdown Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55966357520768,"sku":"","price":31.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/files\/008a_Chalkdown_Oct_24_3672.jpg?v=1747130301"},{"product_id":"chalkdown-brut-rose-2020-hampshire","title":"Chalkdown Brut Rose 2020, Hampshire","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Pinot Noir from the 2020 vintage.  The fruit was so nice that we just looked after it carefully in the winery.  It was fermented slowly at low temperatures to maximise the aromatic expression and given 26-29 months on lees; enough the create a soft mouthfeel without losing its freshness. 12.5% abv\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a delicately coloured English Rosé that has masses of beautiful strawberry and cream flavours with hints of vanilla and summer roses.  The bubbles are delicate and gently complement the elegance of the wine.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal production was just 3142 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAWARDS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIWSC 91 points; Decanter 94 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“An elegantly floral nose displaying blossom, fresh strawberries, cherry and lemon zest lightness with a hint of peach. Pure and crisp with delicate complexity leading to a delightfully lingering finish” - IWSC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSERVING SUGGESTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is just perfect on its own before lunch or dinner, or to mark a special occasion.  It would also make a great accompaniment to canapés; soft cheeses or summer fruit puddings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkdown Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55966383866240,"sku":"","price":33.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/files\/037_Chalkdownrosesquare.jpg?v=1747738086"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/collections\/chalkdown-piotr_nahajski_cider-5c1290629ea72_015d38f6-4231-4823-b8f5-9e7ae1dfee80.jpg?v=1781193907","url":"https:\/\/www.christopherpiperwines.co.uk\/collections\/chalkdown.oembed","provider":"Christopher Piper Wines Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}