100% estate-grown, single-vineyard Pinot Noir. The fruit comes from a mix of two terroirs: grey gravelly loams over clay and red loam over gravel. At the time of harvest the vineyards were organically managed, in conversion to biodynamic certification. Made according to the méthode traditionnelle, with four years on yeast lees. Disgorged May 2016.
The 2011 is the second vintage sparkling rosé Steve and Monique have made. It has enough fruit and sweetness to entice but with a lovely dry finish to refresh the palate. There’s no mistaking the effect the Pinot Noir fruit has on this wine in the absence of Chardonnay. It’s rich yet delicate and impresses with its refined, hedonistic aromas and explosive, layered personality. The wine has more tannin, texture and assertiveness, which is beautifully balanced with the red berry fruit flavours of the Pinot. Sweet floral notes, chamomile, spice and citrus resonate with lots of class. A wonderful food wine (particularly breakfast!) and its pale pink hue is just perfect for celebrations.