Second time trying a wine from Wiston Estate in Sussex, and a wholly different experience to boot. This vintage (2014) rosé comfortably stands shoulder-to-shoulder with any of the pink Champagne I’ve had in recent years, and is the most memorable sparkling rosé I’ve tasted since Krug NV some years ago.
The wine’s aromas are dominated by the Pinot Noir that comprises 68% of the cuvée, with dried cherry, rose petal and cranberry, as well as a touch of earthiness. The palate is generous, savoury but with beautifully ripe fruit, medium bodied with mouthwatering acidity and a long, sumptuous finish.
This really is impressive stuff and I encourage anyone new to English sparkling to seek out this splendid wine.
Second time trying a wine from Wiston Estate in Sussex, and a wholly different experience to boot. This vintage (2014) rosé comfortably stands shoulder-to-shoulder with any of the pink Champagne I’ve had in recent years, and is the most memorable sparkling rosé I’ve tasted since Krug NV some years ago.
The wine’s aromas are dominated by the Pinot Noir that comprises 68% of the cuvée, with dried cherry, rose petal and cranberry, as well as a touch of earthiness. The palate is generous, savoury but with beautifully ripe fruit, medium bodied with mouthwatering acidity and a long, sumptuous finish.
This really is impressive stuff and I encourage anyone new to English sparkling to seek out this splendid wine.
Feb 16th, 2021
Made by one of England's best winemakers Dermot Sugrue, the wine's bright berry fruit matches the summery label. Nicely made.
Made by one of England's best winemakers Dermot Sugrue, the wine's bright berry fruit matches the summery label. Nicely made.
Jun 17th, 2015
This is so pretty. A vibrant salmon colour with a lively mousse. This smells terrific and so inviting immediately. Customary rosè aromas of fragrant red fruits and cream. Bread and citrus with wildflowers. Apples come into play after some time.
Wonderfully dry with lively acidity. Nice minerality and balance to be found here. Despite being an entry level rosé this is certainly a refined sparkler with a touch of elegance and poshness. But mainly, this is all about the fun. Fresh raspberries and wild strawberries in the mouth with lemon zest. Just a delight to taste.
This is so pretty. A vibrant salmon colour with a lively mousse. This smells terrific and so inviting immediately. Customary rosè aromas of fragrant red fruits and cream. Bread and citrus with wildflowers. Apples come into play after some time.
Wonderfully dry with lively acidity. Nice minerality and balance to be found here. Despite being an entry level rosé this is certainly a refined sparkler with a touch of elegance and poshness. But mainly, this is all about the fun. Fresh raspberries and wild strawberries in the mouth with lemon zest. Just a delight to taste.
Jan 23rd, 2024
I adored the 2011 of this but does the 14 @ £38 hit the spot? Almost but 11 had the edge maybe needs 2-3yrs 👍 The nose is unusual 😳
🍇 68% PN, 22% PM & 10% Chard Disgorged 2017
🍷 Pale salmon peach pink
👃 Unusual mix of smoked sweet & sour soy sauce through grapefruit, red apple & fruits
👄 Med lively fine short lived mousse of refreshing creamy red apple, raspberry, strawberry, grapefruit & citrus in med acidity
🎯 Med smooth red apple & red fruit linger w/ dry pink grapefruit
I adored the 2011 of this but does the 14 @ £38 hit the spot? Almost but 11 had the edge maybe needs 2-3yrs 👍 The nose is unusual 😳
🍇 68% PN, 22% PM & 10% Chard Disgorged 2017
🍷 Pale salmon peach pink
👃 Unusual mix of smoked sweet & sour soy sauce through grapefruit, red apple & fruits
👄 Med lively fine short lived mousse of refreshing creamy red apple, raspberry, strawberry, grapefruit & citrus in med acidity
🎯 Med smooth red apple & red fruit linger w/ dry pink grapefruit
May 25th, 2017
England
