Graham goes solo for his 2017 vintage!
In what has become an eagerly anticipated annual affair, Graham Norton is back with a new vintage for 2017 – but this year, he’s taken the winemaking reigns to blend his own beverage from scratch. Graham was forced to fly solo after the Invivo boys, cofounder Tim Lightbourne and winemaker Rob Cameron, fell asleep on the job. The poor lads couldn’t keep their eyes open after travelling more than 20,000 kilometres from Marlborough to London to partake in their annual riotous afternoon blending session with Graham. Armed with the entire Invivo wine blending setup, which the boys had brought all the way from New Zealand, Norton worked his winemaking magic to create his 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, Graham Norton Rosé and Graham Norton Shiraz. And for the very first time, a soon to be released Graham Norton’s Own Prosecco.
Accolades
Graham Norton’s Own SauviGNon Blanc 2017
- 5 Stars & 93 Points, Wine Orbit “It is intensely aromatic on the nose showing nectarine, red apple, rockmelon and green kiwi fruit characters with a hint of flinty complexity. The palate is powerfully expressed and lively, and displays excellent fruit purity backed by fine texture and bright acidity, leading to a lingering tasty finish. At its best: now to 2020. www.invivowines.co.nz. June 2017.” – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Graham Norton’s Own “Pink by DesiGN” Rosé 2017
- 4.5 Stars & 91 Points, Wine Orbit “Delightfully fresh and fragrant, the inviting bouquet shows watermelon, raspberry coulis, apple and floral characters. The palate delivers lively mouthfeel and juicy fruit intensity, combined with smooth texture and refreshing acidity. It is up front and immediately appealing with youthful fruit flavours. At its best: now to 2019. www.invivowines.com. June 2017.” – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
