Knightor Carpe Diem
The Knightor Carpe Diem is light and crisp and fruity, this wine shows delicate hedgerow aromas of Elderflower, green apple and pear.
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The Knightor Carpe Diem is light and crisp and fruity, this wine shows delicate hedgerow aromas of Elderflower, green apple and pear. The palate is crisp and lively with citrus and green apple at the fore and gentle spritz
Perfect as a aperitif or with a wide variety of dishes
Knightor Winery, nestled near St Austell in Cornwall, England, is a boutique wine producer renowned for its premium quality sparkling and still wines. Established in the mid-2000s, Knightor has two vineyards located in Portscatho and Seaton on the South Cornish coast. The winery’s journey began with a vision to create elegant, fruit-driven wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.
From its early days, Knightor has embraced a hands-off approach to winemaking, allowing the natural characteristics of the grapes to shine through. The winery’s commitment to quality and innovation has earned it a reputation for producing exceptional wines that stand on their own, without trying to mimic styles from warmer climates1. Knightor’s wines, including their Madeleine Angevine blend and Trevannion sparkling wine, have garnered praise for their depth of flavour and versatility in pairing with a variety of foods
Pinot Noir
At first glance, most Pinot Noir wines are pale to medium in color due to their thin skins. Pinot Noir has a unique profile dominated by aroma compounds known as esters. These give it a complex array of flavors, from ripe cherry and raspberry to intriguing undertones of forest floor, tea leaves, and sometimes even clove.
On the nose, Pinot Noir is all about the symphony of red fruits. Yet, it also unveils layers of earthiness, spice, and, when oak-aged, gentle wafts of vanilla and smoke. As it ages, you might catch hints of mushroom and leather.
On the palate Pinot Noir is usually light to medium-bodied, with lower tannins (thanks to those thinner skins) and high acidity, making it a wine of grace and subtlety. The alcohol levels tend to be moderate, usually around 12-14%, contributing to its silky and elegant mouthfeel.
Rondo
Rondo is a dark-skinned interspecific hybrid variety that performs very strongly in cold climates. The variety is a crossing of Sankt-Laurent and Zarya Severa – an obscure Russian variety, prized for its frost-hardiness.
Rondo was first bred in the former Czechoslovakia in 1964, before it was further developed and cultivated at the Geisenheim Grape Breeding Institute in Germany.
As well as its ability to reliably ripen, Rondo is also well regarded because it is highly resistant to mildew diseases. It consistently produces high-quality, varietal red wine with deep color and good aroma, which a majority of other varieties struggle to do in cold-climates. Rondo is also produced for the use of blending to contribute color and tannins.
- Suitable for Vegans
- Suitable for Vegetarians
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The Country
The United Kingdom, traditionally known more for its consumption of wine than its production, is rapidly emerging as a notable wine-producing country, particularly in the realm of sparkling wines. The cooler climate of the UK, once considered less than ideal for viticulture, is now contributing to the production of wines with a distinct character, thanks to warmer summers and grape varieties adapted to these conditions. The chalky limestone soils of Southern England, akin to those found in the Champagne region of France, are proving to be particularly conducive for growing grapes like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, which are used to create high-quality sparkling wines. English and Welsh wines, especially the sparkling varieties, have gained significant recognition, often rivaling their continental counterparts in prestigious tastings. With over 700 vineyards spread across Great Britain, the UK’s wine industry, though still in its infancy, is experiencing rapid growth and garnering international acclaim
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The Region
Cornwall, that picturesque corner of England, has been making its mark on the wine scene since 1970. With producers such as Camel Valley the award-winning vineyard, nestled near the Camel River, produces exceptional wines, Trevibban Mill their Orion Skin Fermented 2018 received gold at the Wines of Great Britain Awards and Polgoon a growing range of precise and expressive still and sparkling wines
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Bacchus and Pinot Blanc also thrive in Cornwall’s climate, creating a diverse range of flavors.
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The Producer
Knightor Winery, nestled near St Austell in Cornwall, England, is a boutique wine producer renowned for its premium quality sparkling and still wines. Established in the mid-2000s, Knightor has two vineyards located in Portscatho and Seaton on the South Cornish coast. The winery’s journey began with a vision to create elegant, fruit-driven wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.
From its early days, Knightor has embraced a hands-off approach to winemaking, allowing the natural characteristics of the grapes to shine through. The winery’s commitment to quality and innovation has earned it a reputation for producing exceptional wines that stand on their own, without trying to mimic styles from warmer climates1. Knightor’s wines, including their Madeleine Angevine blend and Trevannion sparkling wine, have garnered praise for their depth of flavour and versatility in pairing with a variety of foods
