Wine List
Bluebell Vineyard estates Hindleap Rose 2009
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England,
- Southern England
- Producer
- Bluebell Vineyard Estates
- Grape(s)
- Pinot Noir (70%)
- Chardonnay (20%)
- Pinot Meunier (10%)
- Type
- Sparkling
- Style
- Fizz
- Oaked Style
- Unoaked
- Body Style
- Light bodied
- Dry / Sweet Style
- Bone dry
- Alcohol Content (%)
- 12.5
- Closure Style
- Cork
- Organic / Biodynamic
- Normal
Region
If you have never tried an English wine before – well now is your opportunity.
The vineyards of England are generally located in the warmer southern counties where the milder influences of the gulf stream have an important effect, as our northern hemisphere vineyards need a longer cooler growing season than in Europe to produce top quality grapes. More than 500 vineyards are in production across the UK and bottled annual sales has reached 3 million bottles, with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Bacchus the most planted varieties.
Producer
The original 4ha of Bluebell Vineyards were planted in 2005 with the desire to produce high quality English sparkling wines. Situated on the fringes of the Ashdown Forest on sandstone soils, there are now 10 ha under vine, predominantly Pinot Noir and the classic Champagne varieties with some experimental Riesling and Gewurztraminer. The vines are carefully nurtured and hand harvested before small bath fermentation. Blending the wines before the second fermentation and ageing for a minimum nine months(13 months in practise) imparts a distinct imprint of terroir to the Champagne quality.
Tasting (Long)
The Hindleap vineyard was planted in 2005 on chalk and sandstone soils adjacent to the Bluebell Railway and fringes of the Ashdown Forest. Produced by the traditional method, this elegant pale sparkling rosé has been blended from the Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay varieties to capture a crisp fresh fruitiness, lending hints of red berries on the nose and a succulent citrus palate.
Tasting (Short)
This elegant sparkling rosé has been tenderly crafted from the Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay varieties to reflect a crisp fresh fruitiness, lending hints of red berries on the nose and a succulent citrus palate.
Food
A great aperitif which can be enjoyed al fresco with summer picnics, salads, crayfish, seafood, mushroom and cream risotto or light goats cheeses.
Awards
Winner of the Bob Lindo Trophy 2011 for Best Sparkling Rose.
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