WINE REVIEW
As one of the longer-established English Sparkling Wine producers, Wiston has reached a level of maturity that is demonstrated through its Library Collection range. A chance to look back at some of the Estate’s biggest successes, the latest release is a retelling of their 2009 Cuvée.
This was Wiston’s second vintage, and is a blend of 60% Chardonnay, 30 Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier with 8g/l dosage. Wiston kept a small parcel back on the lees for thirteen years, with this release being disgorged at the beginning of this year.
Despite its age, this wine is striking and timeless. For a 15-year-old English Sparkling Wine the nose of the 2009 is still so incredibly bright. There’s lots of orchard fruit, yuzu lemon and lemon grass, with the complexity of roasted almonds and hazelnuts.
On the palate there’s vibrant yuzu lemon, key lime pie and lemon curd up front. The acidity is bold and driving but then gives way to hazelnut, with richer buttery brioche and Baklava notes emerging as it warms in the glass. This wine is brilliantly poised with nuance and nuttiness throughout, all the while delivering exceptionally bright citrus and green apple freshness.
