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CELLAR HAND

Nyetimber

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Crawley, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Nyetimber

Joined 3 years ago

Production

Nyetimber Jobs

NYETIMBER: WORLD-RENOWNED ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE

Our vineyards share similar characteristics with the best sparkling wine vineyards in the world. Greensand and chalk soils allow our vines, in each of our separate sites, to flourish across the south of England. The climate here allows for the slow ripening of our grapes, allowing us to achieve the optimum levels of ripeness and acidity, as well as the complexity and finesse for which our exquisite wines are renowned.

“I DON’T THINK IN YEARS BUT IN GENERATIONS”

OWNER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Using only estate-grown grapes from our own vineyards ensures that only the finest fruit is used to craft globally acclaimed Nyetimber wines. Our Head Winemaker, Cherie Spriggs, and her Winemaker husband Brad Greatrix assess each handpicked vineyard individually – from choosing the optimal time to harvest the grapes and supervising their gentle pressing to eventual vinification. This meticulous attention to detail allows us to make the most informed blending decisions the following spring.

We craft all our wines at Nyetimber according to the traditional method, ageing them for extended periods of time to build complexity and flavour, and allowing for generous post-disgorgement time before release.

OUR HISTORY

The Nyetimber estate counts three major milestones in its history. Its earliest beginnings saw it named in the Domesday Book in 1086, almost 1,000 years ago, when the peaceful valley of Nitimbreha made its first appearance in recorded history. (It’s believed Nitimbreha refers to a newly timbered house or perhaps a small timber plantation.) The second milestone was the planting of the first vines, almost 902 years later, in 1988, when the holy trinity of sparkling wine grapes – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier – found a new home in the lee of the South Downs.

And thirdly, Eric Heerema became the Owner and Custodian of Nyetimber in 2006, believing that the estate, with its ideal soil and location, had yet to achieve its full potential. Eric recruited Head Winemaker Cherie Spriggs and Winemaker Brad Greatrix, who both shared his vision of crafting the finest English sparkling wines. And since then, Nyetimber wines have gone on to achieve global acclaim, winning international awards and blind-tasting competitions, as well as being recognised by some of the world’s most celebrated wine experts.

WE’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT QUALITY

The story of Nyetimber is one of decades of craftsmanship, passion, and a pioneering spirit. Our uncompromising attention to detail and singular desire to produce wines worthy of the most joyous of celebrations, drives us to create the very finest expressions of the Estate.

THE LIE OF THE LAND

Spread across several separate sites, our vines are perfectly suited to the greensand and chalk soils of Sussex, Hampshire and Kent. The gentle south-facing slopes allow for the best possible exposure to the English sunshine, ensuring our grapes achieve the optimum level of ripeness before harvest.

WHERE ART MEETS SCIENCE

Head Winemaker Cherie Spriggs assesses every handpicked parcel of grapes for quality, ripeness and character. The fruit is then gently pressed and vinified separately, so Cherie can distinguish the subtle yet distinctive differences between each vineyard parcel. Every year, this provides a varied selection from which Cherie will craft the masterpieces of the Nyetimber range.

With our own pressing centre and winery, we guide each step of the journey from vine to bottle.

HUMAN ENDEAVOUR

Married couple Cherie Spriggs and Brad Greatrix first joined Nyetimber as winemakers in 2007, after trying a bottle gifted to them by Cherie’s parents. They instantly recognised the promise of this early wine, and since 2007, Cherie and Brad have been integral to building Nyetimber into a sparkling wine producer that rivals the best in the world.

OUR EMPLOYEES

A pioneering spirit, innovative approach and attention to detail are the cornerstones of our brand. Working at Nyetimber means being part of a young, dynamic and ambitious company where excellence is rewarded. We’ve created a structure that offers our employees a solid platform in which to grow, and an open and inclusive culture.

Everyone at Nyetimber is encouraged to work to the highest of professional standards, making the most of their skills to foster individual and company excellence. Working alongside other motivated professionals in a supportive environment requires the highest of standards, recognises and rewards contribution, and gives opportunities to further professional development.

Becoming part of our team means joining one of the most exciting companies in the English sparkling wine category, whose employees enable us to maintain our position as a leading sparkling wine producer that is rivalling the best in the world.

We develop and lead motivated teams who are highly competent, exceed in their skill set and embody Nyetimber’s values. We support our teams by:

Maintaining a safe, healthy and supportive work environment with a focus on employee wellbeing
Providing medical, dental and wellbeing services, as well as an employee assistance programme for issues from personal, financial or legal
Encouraging training and development through programmes such as WSET courses, leadership training, Silver Service training and viticultural training

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