End Grain, Tillingham 2021

Ben grew up on a farm on the Lincolnshire Wolds, and his immersion in rural life from a young age has had a strong influence on his approach to wine… an interest which in turn was derived after visiting his first vineyard in Burgundy (one that is now certified biodynamic) aged 22. He knew immediately that he wanted to work with wine and immersed himself in various parts of the trade including winemaking and vineyard management, import and sales. His goal however was always to realise the original dream of owning and operating a small farm with a vineyard at its core. The farm he has found to start this project totals 70 acres, on which he intends to farm livestock and agro-forestry as well as the vines, of which five acres or so are going in to start with, with up to 30 acres possible in due course.

Rose gold with an ethereal shimmer. A highly aromatic nose with magnolia and elderflower notes. Good grip from the maceration and bright acidity which underpins a lasting finish.

Producer   Tillingham

Origin Sussex, England

Grapes 43% Muller Thurgau 41% Ortega 8% Bacchus 8% Pinot Gris

Vintage 2021

Alcohol 11%

Style Light body natural white 

Bottle size 750ml

Winemaking Muller Thurgau and Ortega soaked for 5 days on skins before being pressed and fermented in stainless steel. Bacchus soaked for 4 days on skins then pressed and fermented in barrel. Pinot Gris fermented in concrete tank as whole clusters (semi-carbonic maceration) and pressed after two weeks in stainless steel. All components are kept separate until bottling. Wine bottled by gravity with a small sulfur addition.  No filtration nor fining.  Minimal sulphur added.

Notes Biodynamic, Natural, Organic