Herbert Hall Brut Rosé 2014
Strikingly dry and clean throughout, the real surprise is the depth and length of the finish.
Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir
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Pinot Noir is a grape that has been crucial to the UK, with it being one of the holy trinity of traditional method “Champagne” grapes alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. But the grape enjoys profound success on its own all around the world, from the legendary prized wines of Burgundy to the cooler climate success of New Zealand’s Central Otago and Marlborough.
Pinot Noir is the 10th most planted grape in the world (source: Wine Folly) and the second most grown grape variety in England. Whilst domestically, most of the juice from the Pinot will end up in a Classic Cuvée sparkling blend, a Rosé (still or sparkling) or perhaps even a Blanc de Noirs, the grape’s popularity as a single varietal still wine is starting to increase.
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Hattingley Valley Rosé 2014
Crisp and fresher than the previous 2013 vintage from Hattingley, and all the better for it!
Gusbourne Rosé Twenty Thirteen
This Rosé has everything – the fresh crisp bite of citrus & a wonderful underlying yeasty depth.
Fox & Fox Expression Rosé Brut 2013
Packed full of character; a weighty hug with a pleasingly dry finish.
Digby Leander Pink NV
A lively and poised palate – opening up with a brilliant acidity that commands attention.
Castle Brook Brut Rosé 2013
Brilliant crisp acidity up front with zingy citrus and red currant flavours.
High Clandon Aurora Cuvée 2011
A real triumph for patience, this mature rosé has hidden depths of nut, biscuit and spice.
Harrow & Hope Brut Rosé 2014
Creamy with great weight, hints of spice and a delightful drying finish.
Greyfriars Rosé Reserve Brut 2014
A fruit forward rosé with delicious subtle notes of spice and vanilla.
Exton Park Rosé NV
This is a true wine lovers rosé with subtle red fruit and warm brioche notes.
Camel Valley Pinot Noir Rosé Brut 2014
The latest vintage of what is in my opinion the best in a very impressive range from Camel Valley.
Albury Estate Sparkling Rosé 2014
A crisp and delicate rosé with delicate creamy textures and red fruit on the finish.
Blackdown Ridge Primordia Brut 2014
A deliciously crisp English sparkler with ripe fruit and subtle complexities.
Lyme Bay Brut Rosé 2014
A lovely fruit-forward rosé that’s a superbly balanced summer sipper.
Lyme Bay Blanc de Noirs 2014
A dry and complex Blanc de Noirs that will continue to evolve with age.
Lyme Bay Classic Cuvée 2013
An indulgent Classic Cuvée with rich notes of baked pear and ripe peach, with integrated honey sweetness.
Tuffon Hall Classic Cuvée 2014
It’s quite brisk with minimal complexity, making this refreshing and perfect as an aperitif.
Tuffon Hall Beatrice Pinot Noir 2015
Drinks very well with a great balance between crispness and the riper fruit flavours.
Castle Brook Classic Cuvée 2010
A seriously tasty wine with a wonderful softness that envelopes the whole experience.
Sugrue Pierre ‘The Trouble With Dreams’ 2013
Bracing, unctuous and exuberant – the Sugrue Pierre 2013 is all this, and then some!
Breaky Bottom Cuvée Francine 2007
A rare Cuvée from Breaky Bottom that combines all four grapes grown on the estate, this remarkable wine still has plenty of life in it yet!
Breaky Bottom Cuvée Gerard Hoffnung 2009
A classic blend from Breaky Bottom, combining rich weight & silky textures with citrus cut through.
Raimes Blanc de Noirs 2013
A superb first release from Raimes, a rounded Blanc de Noir with hints of spice and red fruit.
Highgrove Brut Cuvée 2014
A fine and elegant English Sparkling produced for Prince Charles’ Highgrove range by Herbert Hall.