{"product_id":"knotfield-2024-classic-brut","title":"Knotfield 2024 Classic Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e--From the website--\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 2022, Knotfield’s two-acre vineyard specialises in producing characterful, refined, traditional-method English sparkling wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs growers, we are deeply connected to the wine which arrives in your glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe weather the seasons and the ticking clock; we get our hands dirty and our wellies muddy, all for love and pride in what we do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach growing season shapes our wine, resulting in limited-edition, vintage expressions reflecting the moments which lead us to harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottled blends of our cool climate varietals – Pinot Noir Precocé and Seyval Blanc – are considered and crafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnotfield is always discerning, never distant; passionate, not pretentious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd every pour is a celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are devotedly down to earth, so your wine can be too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnotfield sits on land overlooking one of Yorkshire’s oldest settled landscapes. Rawdon has been home to farming communities for at least 900 years – recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086. Long before vines were planted here, this hillside was valued for its fertile soils, its shelter and its commanding position above the Aire Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the site is proudly nestled in a conservation area.\u003cbr\u003eSituated at 53 degrees above the equator, the vines enjoy a gently sloping, south-westerly aspect.\u003cbr\u003eSitting at 180 metres above sea level, and beneath Rawdon billing, the vineyard benefits from elevation and protection. And our proximity to the River Aire allows cold air to roll away towards the river, reducing our frost risk. Our soils are predominantly clay loam, and benefit from Leeds’ limestone belt, ensuring good drainage and nutrient retention. We are a minimal intervention vineyard, protective of our biodiversity – the wildflower, our beehives, and the family of deer, kite and foxes who share the land with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_17  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_8  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKnotfield Vines’ launched its inaugural vintage under the name of Rawdon, in homage to the land it originated from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur 2022 and 2023 vintages garnered acclaim from masters of wine in the UK and internationally, and were awarded a silver medal from Wine GB, and a gold in the International Women’s Wine Trophy – the only British wine to do so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNow formally KNOTFIELD, all our premium English sparkling wines are limited edition, small batch, vintage releases. Crafted, curated, bottled for celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs our vines mature, so does the complexity of our wine. And we love curating the perfect blends to bring the very best in flavour to your glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur sparkling wines are made from two grape varieties that thrive in Yorkshire’s unique climate: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeyval Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePinot Noir Précoce\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSeyval Blanc forms the backbone of our blends, bringing vibrant acidity and crisp flavours of green apple, pear and citrus. It’s this natural freshness that gives English sparkling wine its energy and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePinot Noir Précoce, an early-ripening relative of Pinot Noir, adds depth, texture, structure, as well as red fruit appeal and subtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe combination is beautifully balanced, producing wines that are both refined and characterful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_18  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_9  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNo two growing seasons are ever quite the same, and that’s part of what makes vintage wine so exciting. Cooler years tend to produce wonderfully crisp, citrus-led wines with remarkable elegance and precision, while warmer summers encourage riper orchard fruit, softer berry flavours and greater richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe celebrate these differences, allowing each vintage to tell the story of the season in which it was grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh and crisp with flavours of green apple, citrus and pear, balanced by gentle notes of brioche and toasted almonds. Fine bubbles and bright acidity give the wine a refreshing, elegant finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would prefer to collect your order, simply select Local Collection at checkout. You’ll receive an email with collection times with the bottles are in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAll our bottles rest on their lees for a minimum of eighteen months, and often considerably longer. During this time, the wine slowly develops greater complexity, with the fresh fruit characters becoming layered with notes of brioche, toasted nuts, baked apple and freshly baked bread. The texture becomes richer, the bubbles finer and creamier, and the finish longer and more elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKnotfield believes that great sparkling wine is the result of three things working in harmony: exceptional fruit, the character of each vintage, and the patience to allow time to work its magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt’s why every bottle we bring to you is a true expression of our vineyard, our climate and the season that created it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Knotsfield Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55699247563128,"sku":"ENGLA112053","price":42.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/ENGLA112053.jpg?v=1791889029","url":"https:\/\/latitudewine.co.uk\/products\/knotfield-2024-classic-brut","provider":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}