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WINE REVIEW
This continues to be my favourite wine from English Sparkling pioneers, Ridgeview, who blend their best Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier into this superb vintage wine in only the very best years.
The nose leads with red berries, orange blossom and ginger spice. In fact, there’s a real aromatic quality to this wine, its complex bouquet seasoned with winter spiced nuts and cherry.
The palate also delivers hugely on this wine; it feels like the perfect melding of the crunchy, fruit-forward styles and the more complex, savoury styles of Blanc de Noirs. Again, there’s a lightly floral note to this, and the initial crunchy apple flavours lead to plush, juicy apricots and creamy layers.
Other Wines by this Winemaker
Ridgeview Bloomsbury 2013
A youthful, vibrant & textured English sparkling.
Ridgeview South Ridge Rosé 2011
Rich and creamy on the palate, a refined mouse with red berry notes.
Ridgeview South Ridge Brut 2012
Stunning Champagne-like richness, with rich citrus & toasted brioche notes from Ridgeview in Sussex.