Tasting Note - A pale pink Rosé in colour with a sublime nose of spanish orange and cream peaches, a vibrant palate of strawberry and sweet mandarin zest with a white pepper and orangy finish.
Blend - 81% Pinot Noir, 13% Chardonnay, 6% Pinot Meunier
Producer - Rathfinny Estate in East Sussex was founded in 2010 by husband and wife, Mark and Sarah Driver. Once a working arable farm, the first vines were planted in 2012 and today Rathfinny comprises over 230 acres of predominantly Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. As well as being a stunning site, the Rathfinny vineyard is perfect for growing sparkling wine grapes: The light, thin, clay loam soils over chalk are free draining and very similar to the Champagne region of France. The chalk provides a ready source of water for the vines during the drier summer months. The warm semi-continental climate and long summer days ensure perfect ripening, and the proximity to the sea helps mitigate frost risk, a major problem in cooler climate vineyards in northern Europe.
Alcohol Percentage – 12%
Awards - International Wine Challenge - Silver
