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16¾/20
Hambledon Vineyard Classic Cuvée Rosé NV
EnglandBright and juicy fine strawberry, wild raspberry and light toast fill this linear rosé fizz from Hambledon's estate vineyards, finishing with a chalky, salty riff and lingering white cherry notes. South East facing chalk slopes in Windmill Down provide a pithy and grippy texture to this crisp, bright fizz from one of England's oldest commercial vineyard (1952) and certainly one of the most exciting quality sparkling producers. 95 percent from the 2014 harvest is splashed with 5 percent barrel-aged reserve wines. The Chardonnay was fermented in French oak and after six months, was blended with the pinot noir in stainless steel for fourteen months on the lees. Precise and structured, with a gentle cushion of cherries to counter the striking acidity, this is drinking beautifully now, but will continue to deepen over the next few years.Tasted: 01 December 2016Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| England | $30.00 | 750ml | winery direct |
