Description
This is an excellent Rose sparkling wine made by Corinne Seely and Fred Langdale, from Exton Park’s vineyards in Hampshire’s South Downs national parks. It’s made from 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Meunier, pressed gently creating a beautiful salmon pink colour. It’s very elegant, with light raspberry notes and a hint of herbs, followed by plum flavours as it opens.
TASTING NOTE: A gentle, salmon pink colour, with delicate bubbles. On the nose: Elegant with light fresh raspberries and a hint of savoury herbs, such as thyme and mint followed by red apple, red berry and even a hint of plum. On the palate: It opens with refreshing medium acidity and a fine mousse with a medium body. There are plenty more notes of red fruits such as cherry, strawberry, and red currants that’s followed by a dry and very long finish. 11.5% alcohol by volume.
FOOD PAIRING, STORING AND SERVICE: surprisingly versatile as it works brilliantly as an aperitif or entertaining wine. Pair with salmon or shellfish dishes, or even a cured meat platter. It would also go superbly with a fresh, fruity dessert such as strawberries and cream or sponge cake. It’s ready to enjoy now and will continue to drink great into 2025.
ABOUT: Exton Park is based in Hampshire, near Alresford, not far from Winchester and Southampton. The 60 acres of land was bought in 2009 by Malcolm Isaacs MBE, a successful watercress farmer who then moved into the wine business. Malcolm recognised the potential in the area with the chalk soils of Hampshire’s South Downs National Park for the creation of excellent Sparkling wine. He was then joined by French winemakers Corinne Seely and Fred Langdale who make a range of fine Sparkling wines from this single estate.
See extonparkvineyards.com for more information.
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