A tribute to Henners' village, Herstmonceux, Gardner Street evokes the artisanal essence of English winemaking. Crafted from hand-harvested Bacchus and a hint of barrel-aged Chardonnay, this blend celebrates fresh, floral English character with artisanal precision.
Aromatic, bright, and zesty. This vintage was warm and generous, creating what may be the best rendition yet of the Gardner Street Classic. Notes of elderflower and gooseberry are accompanied by fleshier stone and citrus fruit flavours of melon, white peach, and orange. Hints of white currant and lime zest are softened by a creaminess and structure on the palate, delivering a lovely balance of fresh, bright acidity and vibrant fruit and floral aromas that leap out of the glass.
Owned and run by Lawrence Warr, Henners is the result of a long term dream to produce the finest English Sparkling Wine. Lawrence started his career as an automotive engineer in the exciting world of Formula One. Having left Formula One, to set up an engineering consultancy, the search for the perfect vineyard site began. The search was a lengthy and dedicated one - as the ideal combination of soils, aspect, slope, altitude and microclimate was difficult to find. After two years he found the site at Herstmonceux, East Sussex. The vineyard was planted in May 2007, with the winery following in 2009.
The grapes are sourced from organic vineyards in Essex and Kent. The vineyards are cultivated using sustainable practices, ensuring the expression of each parcel's unique terroir. The warm and generous vintage provided optimal growing conditions, contributing to the vibrant fruit characteristics in the wine.
The grapes were handled with care, with separate fermentation for each vineyard parcel to highlight their individual expressions. Fermentation occurred in both neutral oak and stainless steel, allowing for a harmonious blend of fruity and creamy textures. After fermentation, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation and was aged in a mix of barrels and stainless steel tanks to enhance complexity.
Pork tenderloins in cider with a generous helping of mash and buttery veg, a veggie lasagne, or hake in butter sauce with capers.
