2022 Knightor Chardonnay

Perched above the shores of St Austell Bay on the South Cornwall coast, Knightor Winery is situated amongst four acres of vineyards and orchards, a stone’s throw away from the Eden Project.  The cool climate, influenced by the sea breezes pushing in from the Atlantic and low yields allow Knightor to produce lighter, fruitier, and lower ABV wines with balance, that are both food-friendly and refreshing as an aperitif.  Minimal intervention in the winery means that all the estate’s wines are low in sulphites and the sweetness is derived from the fruit, not from the addition of sugar. 

The winemaking team report that the 2022 Chardonnay is one of the highlights of their vintage – the fruit was cool fermented in stainless steel which resulted in a fruit forward and lighter style of Chardonnay, which is reminiscent of a Chablis.  Dry and crisp, the nose is lively with notes of citrus, honey and green apple while the palate is racy with crunchy apple acidity.