Hattingley Valley
Classic Reserve English Sparkling Pinot Noir Blend
England
I was on set for several rather emotionally and physically grueling action packed shooting so I deserved a little treat and by little treat mean a bottle of bubbles (and a session of smushing my face into my cat). This British bubbly is rich (riper than I’d imagine from that extra-cool climate) but also refreshing and zingy—beyond all the oxidative appley nutty notes is a punch of sweet citrus that is quite beguiling. A touch of quality white bread on the nose too. It keeps giving.
I was on set for several rather emotionally and physically grueling action packed shooting so I deserved a little treat and by little treat mean a bottle of bubbles (and a session of smushing my face into my cat). This British bubbly is rich (riper than I’d imagine from that extra-cool climate) but also refreshing and zingy—beyond all the oxidative appley nutty notes is a punch of sweet citrus that is quite beguiling. A touch of quality white bread on the nose too. It keeps giving.
Mar 4th, 2024
50% Pinot Noir 30% Chardonnay 19% Pinot Meunière and interestingly 1 % Pinot Gris. Extremely fine mousse. On the nose and palate Citrus and Granny Smith apple - very refreshing. Chalky soils. Many tasters would pick this as French in a blind tasting. The trouble is by the time this gets to Australia the price is similar to an average NV Champagne so to the average buyer the Champagne is the safe bet but make no mistake these are first class Sparklers.
50% Pinot Noir 30% Chardonnay 19% Pinot Meunière and interestingly 1 % Pinot Gris. Extremely fine mousse. On the nose and palate Citrus and Granny Smith apple - very refreshing. Chalky soils. Many tasters would pick this as French in a blind tasting. The trouble is by the time this gets to Australia the price is similar to an average NV Champagne so to the average buyer the Champagne is the safe bet but make no mistake these are first class Sparklers.
Apr 30th, 2023
Baked pineapple, bruised apple. Very good bubbles!
Baked pineapple, bruised apple. Very good bubbles!
Sep 11th, 2021
A deliciously lively sparkler from England,
Bright and yeasty with luscious green apple and pear overtones.
A deliciously lively sparkler from England,
Bright and yeasty with luscious green apple and pear overtones.
A blend of 48% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir, 17% Pinot Meunier & 2% Pinot Gris. Medium lemon color with aromas of sweet stone fruits, yeast and oak notes. On the palate flavors of apricot and ripe apples with toasty creamy yeasty character. Long finish ending with mineral notes. Nice. Tasting Sample.
A blend of 48% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir, 17% Pinot Meunier & 2% Pinot Gris. Medium lemon color with aromas of sweet stone fruits, yeast and oak notes. On the palate flavors of apricot and ripe apples with toasty creamy yeasty character. Long finish ending with mineral notes. Nice. Tasting Sample.
Mar 19th, 2020Sour yet bland. Not undrinkable but not interesting
Sour yet bland. Not undrinkable but not interesting
1 person found it helpfulJul 13th, 2018
An off-dry bubbly with a good deal of apple, maybe some stone fruit, and some mineral underpinning revealed in the finish in particular.
An off-dry bubbly with a good deal of apple, maybe some stone fruit, and some mineral underpinning revealed in the finish in particular.
Sep 25th, 2022
Online winery tour! Very tasty English sparkling wine. Like Champagne 🥂
Online winery tour! Very tasty English sparkling wine. Like Champagne 🥂
Aug 26th, 2022
A very enjoyable btl. On the nose: red apple, mint-inflected vanilla cream, soft lemon. On the palate: soft, slightly coarse mousse, fantastic acidity, sweet lemon, apple, soft cream, and then a refreshing tangy finish. Everything is well-proportioned. 53% Chard, 31% PN, 16% PM. Would love to try this again with more age.
A very enjoyable btl. On the nose: red apple, mint-inflected vanilla cream, soft lemon. On the palate: soft, slightly coarse mousse, fantastic acidity, sweet lemon, apple, soft cream, and then a refreshing tangy finish. Everything is well-proportioned. 53% Chard, 31% PN, 16% PM. Would love to try this again with more age.
Apr 17th, 2021