2007 Nyetimber Rosé

2007 Nyetimber Rosé Sparkling Wine, case of six bottles.

This is a celebrated English vintage from the prestigious Nyetimber estate in West Sussex. Their wines have received international acclaim, with their premium sparkling wines likened to those of Champagne. Their exceptional wines are an expression of the advantageous terroir.

June 2007, when flowering occurs, was cool and damp resulting in a naturally lower yield. Summer was also cool and wet but autumn - the crucial time for ripening grapes - was warm and dry with lots of sunshine. Thus the fruit was perfectly ripe for Rosé by early October. While all of Nyetimber's fruit is picked by hand, they went one step further in 2007 and all of the Pinot Noir destined for fermentation with the skins was de-stemmed by hand.

Produced from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the wine's appearance glows with a true pink colouring. The aroma of redcurrants and cherries fill the nose and are intermingled with other complex flavours such as brioche, the result of aging on the lees. The palate echoes the red fruit flavours and the texture of the bubbles make this wine highly refreshing. The wine is balanced on the finish with a fresh touch of lime and lingering red fruits.